ReCarbon
Develops microwave-plasma carbon transformation systems that convert CO2 and methane into syngas and hydrogen, utilizing additive manufacturing to produce high-efficiency 'Emission Blade' reactor components.
- CEO / Founder
- Jay Kim
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $32M
- Latest Round
- Series B-1
- Key Investors
- Doosan Mecatec; POSCO Holdings; GS Holdings; D3 Jubilee Partners; Bumhan Mecatec; LB Investment
Technology & Products
Key Products
ReCarbon transforms CO2 and methane into useful products and clean energy, including syngas and hydrogen. Their core innovation is the patented Emission Blade, a microwave-plasma generation device. They focus on providing clean hydrogen for commercial transport, clean methanol for maritime shipping, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). ReCarbon successfully demonstrated a new plasma reformer unit in Korea in October 2024, with plans to enter the Korean market by transforming GHGs from biogas sites into clean fuels.
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Modular and scalable carbon recycling. Verified: Patents for microwave plasma torches (US10421051). Defensible: Proprietary AM-designed reactor geometries that optimize gas flow and heat management.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Transforms waste emissions into revenue-generating syngas and hydrogen, enabling industrial plants to reduce carbon taxes while creating feedstocks worth $300-$500/ton with a 20-30% IRR.
How They Differentiate
ReCarbon differentiates itself through its patented microwave-plasma generation device, the Emission Blade, which offers high throughput, reliability, and energy efficiency in transforming CO2 and methane into useful products. Their plasma process provides a smaller physical footprint and faster reaction kinetics compared to bioreactors, with AM-optimized components reducing maintenance costs by 30% and increasing conversion efficiency to over 90%.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, landfill operators, and wastewater treatment plants seeking to monetize CO2 and methane emissions.
Industry Verticals
Energy; Chemicals; Waste Management; Heavy Industry
Competitors
OxEon Energy, Sunfire, LanzaTech
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
$42M total funding raised; 30+ employees; active pilot projects in North America and Asia-Pacific
Major Milestones
2011: Founded; 2019: US Patent for plasma torch; 2022: $25M Series B funding; 2023: Partnership with City of Lancaster for green hydrogen production
Notable Customers
H2Renewables (for landfill gas to hydrogen agreement); POSCO (strategic investor and partner); GS Holdings Corporation (strategic investor and partner); City of Lancaster (CA); Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD)