# C12 Energy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/c12-energy

- Industry: Energy Storage & Batteries
- Headquarters: Berkeley, US
- Website: c12energy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 9, 2009)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

C12 Energy Inc. is a technology-focused company specializing in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) solutions aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices.C12 Energy Inc. develops advanced carbon capture technology designed to convert industrial CO2 emissions into usable fuels or chemicals. The company is headquartered in Berkeley, US. In February 2009, the company completed a financing round led by Sequoia Capital, raising USD 4.5 mn, bringing the total amount raised to USD 4.5 mn, with a current valuation of USD 9.45 mn.C12 Energy specializes in innovative solutions aimed at addressing energy needs through its core offerings, which focus on advanced technology for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). The company’s flagship product captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources and converts them into usable fuels or chemicals. This technology is applicable in sectors such as energy production, manufacturing, and transportation. C12 Energy serves a diverse client base in North America and Europe, enhancing sustainability efforts while complying with regulatory standards. The products were rolled out in 2025, aligning with global initiatives to reduce carbon footprints and transition to cleaner energy sources.C12 Energy's revenue model is structured around B2B transactions, facilitating partnerships with industrial clients who integrate the company’s carbon capture technology into their operations. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts, wherein clients pay for installation and maintenance of the carbon capture systems, as well as ongoing fees for service utilization. The company may offer tiered pricing plans based on installation scale and emissions volume, providing flexibility to accommodate varied client needs. Key products include proprietary carbon capture units and associated software for emissions monitoring and reporting.C12 Energy plans to expand its product line by developing new technologies aimed at improving efficiency in carbon capture processes by 2026. The company is targeting expansion into markets in Asia and South America by 2027, looking to establish partnerships with industrial clients in those regions. The recent funding of USD 4.5 mn will be utilized to support these initiatives, including research and development for upcoming products and establishing a presence in the new geographic markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 9, 2009, $4.5M — Hong Shan

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Series A