Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative
Overview
The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative is a multi-year collaboration and accelerator program founded in 2020 by the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA. It is designed to create an innovation ecosystem for the commercialization of carbontech—technologies that capture, convert, and sequester carbon dioxide (CO₂) into valuable end products or services. The initiative supports cohorts of startups through a six-month program that provides mentorship, partnership opportunities with its Carbontech Leadership Council (CLC), and a $10,000 stipend without taking equity. Since its inception, its portfolio companies have raised over $580 million in follow-on funding.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
carbontovalue.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Materials | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ecoLocked | Jul 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Capro-X, Inc. | Jun 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Arbon | Nov 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative based?
Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
When was Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative founded?
Founding year information for Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative have?
Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Maple Materials, ecoLocked, Capro-X, Inc., Arbon.
What was Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative's most recent investment shown here?
Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Arbon in 2025.
What sectors does Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative focus on?
Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative focus on?
Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative typically invests at the Early stage.