Fortera utilizes its patented ReCarb® process to produce low CO2 cement by mineralizing industrial carbon emissions, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of the construction sector. This technology enables the production of over 15,000 tons of sustainable cement annually, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional Portland cement.
Funding
$119M 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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Product
Problem
Concrete production is a major source of CO₂ emissions, and traditional Portland cement mixes often require multiple formulations to meet diverse performance standards, leading to higher embodied carbon and logistical complexity for construction projects.
Solution
Fortera offers ReAct® Cement, a 100% replacement for Portland cement, and ReAct® Blend, a supplementary cementitious material that can be combined with existing cement types. Both products are engineered through a proprietary vaterite‑to‑calcite transformation, delivering high strength‑to‑weight ratios, rapid curing, dimensional stability, and superior whiteness while reducing embodied CO₂ by up to 70%. ReAct meets all six ASTM C1157 performance categories in a single formulation, eliminating the need for multiple cement blends. Fortera supports customers with accredited lab testing, on‑site technical consulting, bulk shipping options, and licensing of its low‑carbon cement technology, enabling large‑scale, sustainable concrete construction.
Target Audience
Primary customers are concrete contractors, engineering firms, and developers undertaking commercial, institutional, or infrastructure projects that require high‑performance, low‑carbon concrete solutions.
Features
- ReAct Cement: 100% OPC replacement with verified ASTM C1157 compliance across all six performance categories
- ReAct Blend: partial OPC replacement compatible with ASTM C150, C595, and C1157 cements, enhancing particle packing and strength gain
- Proprietary vaterite‑to‑calcite chemistry providing high CO₂ avoidance and rapid strength development at elevated temperatures
- Technical services including trial mix testing, engineering guidance, and on‑site support for pours over 300 cubic yards
- Flexible logistics: shipped in buckets, super sacks, or bulk with regional distribution points in Redding and Fremont, CA; optional super‑sack unloaders for large projects
- Licensing and consulting for third‑party cement plant construction and process optimization