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AgriCycle

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Agricultural waste conversion to biochar and soil amendments

Deal Size

$17M

Stage

Series A

Sector

Agricultural Waste Valorization

Location

Sacramento, CA

Announced: December 28, 2025

Deal Overview

AgriCycle operates mobile pyrolysis units that convert crop residues, orchard prunings, and other agricultural waste into high-value biochar—a stable carbon soil amendment that improves soil health, retains water, and sequesters carbon for 1,000+ years. Farmers currently burn 500M+ tons of crop residue annually, creating massive air pollution. AgriCycle pays farmers for their waste, processes it on-site, and sells premium biochar and carbon removal credits. Their units process 10 tons/day and generate revenue from three streams: tipping fees, biochar sales, and carbon credits.

Key Highlights

  • Mobile pyrolysis units process 10 tons/day on-farm
  • Biochar sequesters carbon for 1,000+ years
  • Triple revenue model: tipping fees + biochar + carbon credits
  • Active in California, Oregon, and Washington

Founders

  • Diego Herrera
  • Dr. Fiona Campbell

Investors

  • WasteVC
  • S2G Ventures
  • Obvious Ventures

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