Yama
About Yama
Yama is developing a modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) platform that utilizes an electrochemical process combined with low-grade heat sources to efficiently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The technology aims to achieve gigaton-scale carbon removal, targeting the extraction of 1 gigaton of CO₂ annually by 2050, while minimizing energy consumption to under $250 per ton at its first mega plant.
```xml <problem> Achieving net-zero emissions is insufficient to reverse climate change; active removal of existing atmospheric carbon dioxide is necessary. Current direct air capture (DAC) technologies often suffer from high energy consumption and scalability challenges, hindering widespread deployment and gigaton-scale carbon removal. </problem> <solution> Yama is developing a modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) platform engineered for scalable negative emissions. Their technology combines an advanced electrochemical process with low-grade heat sources to efficiently capture CO₂ directly from the atmosphere. The modular design facilitates rapid scaling, aiming for the removal of 1 gigaton of CO₂ per year by 2050. The captured CO₂ can be permanently stored through long-term sequestration or utilized in green chemistry applications. Yama's DAC system absorbs CO₂ with a liquid solvent, desorbs it using a pH and temperature swing process, and then prepares it for storage or use. </solution> <features> - Modular DAC systems designed for rapid scaling and deployment - Electrochemical process combined with low-grade heat sources for energy-efficient CO₂ capture - Liquid solvent absorption for direct air capture of CO₂ - pH and temperature swing desorption process for efficient CO₂ extraction - CO₂ output suitable for permanent storage or industrial applications - Pilot unit assembling industrial size equipment, CO₂ is stored for long term sequestration generating revenue (S1 2026) - First commercial plant (2027) - Second commercial plant (2029) - Mega plant located in areas where renewables are abundant (2032) </features> <target_audience> Yama's primary customers include entities seeking high-quality carbon credits for offsetting emissions, as well as industries requiring pure CO₂ for green chemistry applications. </target_audience> <revenue_model> Yama generates revenue through the sale of high-quality carbon credits and the sale of pure CO₂ for industrial applications. They have also been awarded $200K from Milkywire Climate Fund to launch carbon credits. </revenue_model> ```
What does Yama do?
Yama is developing a modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) platform that utilizes an electrochemical process combined with low-grade heat sources to efficiently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The technology aims to achieve gigaton-scale carbon removal, targeting the extraction of 1 gigaton of CO₂ annually by 2050, while minimizing energy consumption to under $250 per ton at its first mega plant.
Where is Yama located?
Yama is based in Delaware, United States.
When was Yama founded?
Yama was founded in 2023.
How much funding has Yama raised?
Yama has raised 3020000.
Who founded Yama?
Yama was founded by Valentin Fougerit.
- Valentin Fougerit - Founder/CTO
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Founded
- 2023
- Funding
- 3020000
- Employees
- 13 employees
- Major Investors
- Plug and Play, Grantham Foundation, Voyagers, Kibo Invest, Susquehanna Sustainable Investments