Viridi raises £2.2m for CO₂-based chemical production

Captured carbon needs an end market. Viridi is targeting everyday chemicals.

What happened

Viridi has closed £2.2 million, led by Odyssey Ventures, with Thaioil's TOP Ventures joining as a strategic investor.

The company uses captured CO₂ in chemical production, initially targeting surfactants used in cleaning and personal-care products. The strategic investment is intended to support expansion into Asian manufacturing.

Net emissions benefits still require lifecycle evidence.

Why it matters

Surfactants already have uses in cleaning and personal-care products. An industrial investor could help a new production approach reach manufacturing partners and customers, alongside providing capital.

The bigger picture

Using captured CO₂ is not enough on its own to establish a climate benefit. Energy inputs, the production process and the alternative product all affect the emissions comparison. Commercial scale and lifecycle performance remain separate questions.