Liferaft converts waste biomass into durable biochar that sequesters carbon for hundreds to thousands of years while improving soil health and water filtration. The company operates highly scalable pyrolysis facilities that source agricultural and municipal waste from within 10 miles of each site, providing revenue to farmers and supporting sustainable farming practices. Liferaft has secured a ten-year agreement to supply Microsoft with one million carbon removal units.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Agricultural and municipal waste biomass, such as corn stalks and woody debris, typically decomposes or is burned, releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere as greenhouse gases. This contributes to climate change while representing a missed opportunity for carbon sequestration and soil improvement.
Solution
Liferaft operates large-scale biochar production facilities that convert waste biomass into durable biochar through pyrolysis—heating organic material in the absence of oxygen. The resulting biochar locks carbon away for hundreds to thousands of years while serving as a soil amendment that improves fertility, water retention, and crop yields. The company sources biomass locally, typically within 10 miles of each site, providing a new revenue stream for farmers and encouraging sustainable practices like cover cropping. Liferaft's custom pyrolysis machinery and efficient software stack enable rapid site deployment and cost-effective operations, making large-scale carbon removal accessible to corporate buyers seeking net-zero solutions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are corporations seeking high-quality carbon removal credits to meet net-zero commitments, as well as agricultural operations and municipalities with waste biomass looking for sustainable disposal and revenue opportunities.
Features
- Custom pyrolysis technology that stabilizes carbon from waste biomass into durable biochar resistant to decomposition and burning
- Modular facility design enabling new site deployment within six months wherever waste biomass is available
- Hyper-local biomass sourcing from within 10 miles of each facility, supporting regional agricultural economies
- Biochar products applicable as soil amendments, compost blends, and water filtration media for chemical removal
- Monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems that track biochar application and ensure long-term carbon storage compliance
- ICROA-endorsed registry integration with independent third-party verification for carbon removal unit issuance