Lithos Carbon facilitates permanent carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere by applying crushed silicate minerals to agricultural land via enhanced rock weathering. The company uses proprietary machine learning to optimize basalt application for maximizing both CO2 sequestration rates and crop yield improvements. They manage the entire process, including feedstock delivery, soil sampling, and application, while providing accurate measurement of captured carbon.
Funding
$6M 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 levels are rising, contributing to climate change, while conventional farming practices often degrade soil health and deplete essential nutrients. Traditional carbon sequestration methods can be expensive and lack scalability, hindering widespread adoption.
Solution
Lithos Carbon leverages enhanced rock weathering by applying crushed basalt, a readily available volcanic rock, to agricultural soils. This process accelerates the natural breakdown of silicate minerals, which permanently captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. As the basalt decomposes, it releases vital plant nutrients, improving soil fertility, increasing crop yields, and reducing the need for lime application. Lithos Carbon optimizes basalt application strategies using proprietary machine-learning algorithms, tailoring plans to specific soil conditions and crop requirements to maximize both carbon capture and agricultural productivity.
Target Audience
Lithos Carbon targets farmers seeking to improve soil health, increase crop yields, and generate revenue through carbon credits, as well as organizations looking to invest in scalable carbon removal solutions.
Features
- Application of crushed basalt to agricultural land for enhanced rock weathering and carbon sequestration
- Basalt feedstock rich in essential plant nutrients, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium
- Proprietary machine-learning algorithms to optimize basalt application rates for specific soil types and crops
- Farm-to-ocean modeling to accurately measure and trace captured carbon through various ecosystems
- Replenishment of topsoil and regulation of soil pH to optimal levels for crop growth
- Increased plant resistance to droughts and pests through silicon enrichment
- Delivery, soil sampling, and application logistics managed by Lithos Carbon