Climate-tech startup Equilibrium has raised $3 million in its first funding round, with backing from Kalaari Capital, Avaana Capital, and Peak XV Partners. The funding comes as demand grows for carbon removal solutions that help businesses meet net-zero goals.
What Equilibrium Does
Founded in 2024 and based in Bengaluru, Equilibrium provides full-stack carbon removal solutions. Its projects include agroforestry, regenerative farming, mangrove planting, and biochar. These initiatives serve more than 60,000 farmers and coastal communities. The startup has a pipeline targeting over 20 million tonnes of CO₂ removal over the long term.
Use of Funds & Growth Plan
With the new capital, Equilibrium plans to strengthen its technology platform, accelerate its eight ongoing carbon removal projects, and expand operations. The company is currently active in nine Indian states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Gujarat.Over the next 2-3 quarters, it aims to extend its reach into South Asia—with prospects in countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Market Context & Investor View
The climate and carbon removal markets are seeing growing interest. Equilibrium positions itself at the confluence of agriculture, environmental resilience, and tech. “It pairs deep agricultural and carbon science with a digitally-enabled operating system that makes on-ground implementation partners effective at scale,” says Sampath P, partner at Kalaari Capital.
Final Take
Equilibrium’s early traction with both impact reach and technical sophistication makes it one to watch in India’s climate tech scene. As global and Indian clients turn to nature-based solutions, Equilibrium may play a critical role in shaping credible carbon removal pathways.
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