# Terradot Soil

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/terradot-soil

- Industry: Environmental Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.terradot.earth
- Total disclosed funding: $54M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 28, 2024)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Founded in 2022 by Scott Fendorf (CSO), James Kanoff (CEO), and Sasankh Munukutla (CPO), and based in California, US, Terradot operates as an environmental services company that develops technological solutions like enhanced rock weathering technology to accelerate carbon dioxide removal and help mitigate climate change. In December 2024, Terradot raised USD 54 million in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Ponderosa Ventures. Other investors Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Google Inc., Cisco Systems, Floodgate, Acre Venture Partners, Gigascale Capital, Valor Capital Group, individuals, and other investors also participated in the round.

Terradot's primary focus is on Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW), a natural process that accelerates the chemical weathering of silicate rocks to remove atmospheric CO2, thus contributing to climate change mitigation. The company employs advanced biogeochemical models to quantify soil sequestration with a high degree of accuracy, targeting government agencies, academic institutions, and industries seeking sustainable practices.

Terradot generates revenue through partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders in the climate and environmental sectors. The company engages in B2B transactions with clients such as academic institutions, governmental bodies, and environmental NGOs, focusing on implementing ERW strategies.

The company intends to use the December 2024 funding to hire additional staff to fulfill contract obligations and accelerate its research and development initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 28, 2024, $50M — Kleiner Perkins, Cisco Systems, Google Inc., Floodgate, Valor Capital Group, Acre Venture Partners, Ponderosa Ventures, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Gigascale Capital
- Seed, Dec 31, 2023, $4.2M — Ponderosa Ventures

## Investors

- Ponderosa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ponderosa-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series A
- Cisco Systems — Series A
- Google Inc. — Series A
- Floodgate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/floodgate) — Series A
- Valor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-capital-group) — Series A
- Acre Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acre-venture-partners) — Series A
- Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/microsoft-climate-innovation-fund) — Series A
- Gigascale Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gigascale-capital) — Series A