Terra CO2 Secures $82M in Series B Funding for Cement Decarbonization
Slice of Construction Team
Feb 24, 2025
Key Highlights:
- $82M Series B funding led by Just Climate, Eagle Materials, and GenZero, with participation from Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV).
- Funding will accelerate commercial deployment of Terra’s OPUS technology, with multiple full-scale plants planned in North America and expansion into Europe.
- Terra’s cement alternatives work within existing infrastructure, offering an immediate and scalable decarbonization solution.
- Strategic agreements secured with Asher Materials and Eagle Materials for multiple 240,000-ton plants.
- U.S. DOE awarded Terra a $52.6M grant for a second commercial plant.
Source: Business Wire
Quotes
“ "This strategic funding from the world's leading climate funds and industry partners validates our approach to practical cement decarbonization at commercial scale." ”
Bill Yearsley, CEO at Terra CO2
Why This Matters:
The cement industry accounts for 8% of global CO₂ emissions, making it one of the most urgent decarbonization challenges. Terra CO2’s OPUS technology provides a scalable, low-carbon alternative that integrates seamlessly into existing cement production infrastructure. With strong investor backing and commercial traction, Terra is poised to accelerate the transition toward sustainable construction materials, significantly reducing carbon emissions while maintaining industry performance standards.
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