Andes utilizes beneficial microorganisms to enhance soil health and facilitate the conversion of atmospheric CO₂ into stable minerals, effectively locking carbon in the ground. This technology enables agricultural fields to function as carbon dioxide removal systems while simultaneously promoting crop growth and improving soil quality.
Funding
$51.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels are rising, contributing to climate change, while conventional agricultural practices often deplete soil health and release stored carbon. Current carbon sequestration methods are either too slow, expensive, or difficult to integrate into existing farming operations.
Solution
Andes leverages beneficial microorganisms to accelerate the conversion of atmospheric CO₂ into stable, solid minerals within agricultural soils. These microorganisms are introduced alongside standard agricultural seeds and work in symbiosis with plant roots to enhance natural mineral weathering processes. This approach transforms agricultural fields into carbon dioxide removal systems, effectively locking carbon in the ground while simultaneously improving soil quality and promoting plant health. The resulting mineral buildup enhances water drainage, increases nutrient content, reduces plant diseases, and stabilizes soil organic matter.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes corporations seeking to reduce their carbon footprint through verified carbon removals, as well as farmers interested in participating in carbon programs to improve soil health and generate carbon credits.
Features
- Utilizes naturally occurring soil microorganisms to enhance carbon mineralization.
- Microorganisms are applied with standard agricultural seeds for seamless integration.
- Converts atmospheric CO₂ into stable mineral forms for long-term carbon storage.
- Improves soil health by enhancing water drainage and nutrient content.
- Reduces the likelihood of plant diseases through mineral enrichment.
- Stabilizes soil organic matter, benefiting overall soil and plant health.
- Enables low-cost, gigatonne-scale carbon dioxide removal.