Prithu Secures Rs 10 Crore Seed Funding to Scale Carbon Removal, Targets 20 Million Tonnes CO2 Sequestration by 2030

Context Founded in 2024, Prithu connects smallholder farmers with global voluntary carbon markets by turning regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, biochar, and biogas into verifiable credits. It uses a blockchain‑integrated Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system to track soil carbon gains and issue credits. The startup previously raised Rs 38 lakh from the Startup India Seed Fund and private angels.

Key Facts - Transition VC led the Rs 10 crore seed round. - Prithu targets 20 million tonnes of CO₂e removal by 2030. - Over the next 12‑24 months it will expand Nature‑Based Solutions to 500,000 hectares, emphasizing high‑tech biochar and international partnerships.

What It Means Biochar, a charcoal‑like material made from plant waste, can store 0.5 to 2 tonnes of CO₂ per hectare each year, according to a 2022 study in GCB Bioenergy. By scaling biochar and other NBS across half a million hectares, Prithu could deliver roughly 250,000 to 1,000,000 tonnes of CO₂e annually, moving toward its 20‑million‑tonne goal. The funding will also grow farmer networks, upgrade MRV technology, and secure long‑term offtake deals for carbon credits in aviation, energy, tech, and manufacturing sectors.

Watch for Prithu’s first large‑scale biochar pilot results and any new offtake agreements announced in the next six months.