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RenewCO2

Somerset, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 27 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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RenewCO₂ develops an electrocatalytic carbon utilization technology (eCUT) that converts waste CO₂ from industrial emissions into chemicals and fuels using only water and electricity and a patented catalyst. The technology targets the chemicals and fuels sector, aiming to produce carbon-negative feedstocks that integrate into existing industrial processes.

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Founders & leadership

RenewCO2 was founded in 2022 by Karin Calvinho, Anders Laursen, and G. Charles Dismukes, PhD.

KCKarin Calvinho
Karin CalvinhoCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerKarin Calvinho has a background in electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry spanning over ten years. She serves as CTO and co-founder of RenewCO₂, where she leads the development of electrochemical processes that convert industrial CO₂ emissions into chemicals and fuels.
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Anders LaursenCo-founder · CEOAnders Laursen is an electrochemistry and materials researcher with expertise in catalyst design for renewable fuels and chemicals. He previously conducted research on heterogeneous catalysis, semiconductor materials, and photocatalytic hydrogen production, and is now CEO of RenewCO₂, which commercializes CO₂ utilization technology.
GCG. Charles Dismukes, PhD
G. Charles Dismukes, PhDCo-founder and Chair of the Advisory Board

Board

NDNeal Dikeman
Neal DikemanBoard MemberPartner at Energy Transition Ventures

Investors · 1

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$9.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$9.3MraisedSep 2026 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anders LaursenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Karin CalvinhoExecutive Officer, Director
  • Neal DikemanDirector
  • Arne BallantineExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.7M
Amount sold
$9.3M
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Non-dilutive funding · 5 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
National Science FoundationPhase IISTTR2023$981.8K
Department of EnergyPhase ISTTR2022$200K
Department of EnergyPhase II2021$1.1M
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2020$225K
Department of EnergyPhase I2020$200K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

RenewCO2 Raises $5M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2025CO2 to Chemicals Startup RenewCO2, Spins out of Rutgers University with Seed Round from Energy Transition Venturesprnewswire.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does RenewCO2 do?
RenewCO₂ develops an electrocatalytic carbon utilization technology (eCUT) that converts waste CO₂ from industrial emissions into chemicals and fuels using only water and electricity and a patented catalyst. The technology targets the chemicals and fuels sector, aiming to produce carbon-negative feedstocks that integrate into existing industrial processes.
Who founded RenewCO2?
RenewCO2 was founded by Karin Calvinho, Anders Laursen, G. Charles Dismukes, PhD in 2022.
Who are RenewCO2's investors?
RenewCO2's investors include Energy Transition Ventures.
How much funding has RenewCO2 raised?
RenewCO2 has disclosed $9.3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is RenewCO2 headquartered?
RenewCO2 is headquartered in Somerset, US.