# NeoCem

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/neocem

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: France
- Website: www.neocem.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 11, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in France, NeoCem specializes in producing low-carbon cement solutions through innovative materials that significantly reduce carbon footprints in construction. NeoCem, founded in 2021 in France, focuses on low-carbon cement production. The company was co-founded by Christophe Deboffe and Benjamin Constant. The company has successfully completed a funding round and has engaged with leading investors. In July 2026, NeoCem raised EUR 17 million in series A funding led by new investor Crédit Mutuel Capital Privé. The round was part of larger EUR 40 mn Series A funding, marking a significant step in its operational growth. NeoCem specializes in producing low-carbon cement solutions, primarily through its innovative flash calcined clay, which serves as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM). This product is designed to partially replace traditional cement binders such as clinker and quicklime, effectively reducing carbon emissions associated with cement production. The company's offerings cater to a diverse client base, including major construction firms involved in large infrastructure projects, such as the Grand Paris Express, which entails the development of extensive metro lines and stations. NeoCem’s products are aimed at the European market, particularly in France, where it is positioned to support the decarbonization efforts of the construction industry. By leveraging recycled or upcycled materials, NeoCem facilitates substantial reductions in carbon footprints without compromising operational safety or efficiency. NeoCem operates on a B2B model, primarily engaging with construction companies and industrial operations that generate or utilize large volumes of clay. Transactions typically occur through partnerships, with clients purchasing its low-carbon cement products for ongoing and future projects. The company's flagship products are marketed as offering zero extra cost compared to traditional formulations, enabling clients to integrate them seamlessly into existing workflows without financial strain. The firm also provides voluntary carbon credits, further enhancing its value proposition to clients seeking to meet carbon reduction commitments. This multifaceted approach helps establish NeoCem as a strategic partner in the construction sector, fostering long-term relationships built on shared sustainability goals. The company plans to use the funding to scale a cement binder it says cuts CO2 by up to 90 percent at equivalent performance and no cost premium. The capital funds expansion toward 200,000 tonnes of annual capacity plus partnerships in France and abroad.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 11, 2024, $25M — Turenne Groupe, CIC Private Debt, Finorpa, Nord France Amorcage

## Investors

- Turenne Groupe (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/turenne-groupe) — Series A
- CIC Private Debt — Series A
- Finorpa (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/finorpa) — Series A
- Nord France Amorcage — Series A