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Carbon Drawdown Initiative

Carbon Drawdown Initiative

Fürthcarbon-drawdown.de

Overview

Carbon Drawdown Initiative is an impact investing firm and research organization based in Fürth, Germany, focused on accelerating the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry through scientific research, policy advocacy, and early-stage impact investments in CDR startups.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

6

Investments

Carbon Drawdown Initiative investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CotierraSep 2026SeedCo-investor
Zen CarbonOct 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
Happy GroundSep 2025Pre SeedLead
CotierraMar 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
SilicateDec 2022Pre SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Dirk Paessler

Founder & CEO

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HeadquartersFürth
Year Founded2020

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