Carbon Drawdown Initiative
Overview
Carbon Drawdown Initiative is an impact investing firm and research organization based in Fürth, Germany, focused on accelerating the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry through scientific research, policy advocacy, and early-stage impact investments in CDR startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotierra | Sep 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Subtidal | - | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Silicate | Dec 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Zen Carbon | Oct 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Tropicarbon | - | Pre Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Dirk Paessler
Founder & CEO
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Carbon Drawdown Initiative based?
Carbon Drawdown Initiative is headquartered in Fürth, Germany.
When was Carbon Drawdown Initiative founded?
Carbon Drawdown Initiative was founded in 2020.
How many portfolio companies does Carbon Drawdown Initiative have?
Carbon Drawdown Initiative has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Carbon Drawdown Initiative's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cotierra, Subtidal, Silicate, Zen Carbon, Tropicarbon.
What was Carbon Drawdown Initiative's most recent investment shown here?
Carbon Drawdown Initiative's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cotierra in 2026.
What sectors does Carbon Drawdown Initiative focus on?
Carbon Drawdown Initiative focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Carbon Drawdown Initiative focus on?
Carbon Drawdown Initiative typically invests at the Early stage.