CarbonFarm Raises $7.8M Series A

French climate tech startup CarbonFarm, based in France, has raised $7.8 million in a Series A funding round to scale its AI-assisted rice decarbonisation platform. The company provides a digital infrastructure that allows stakeholders to measure and finance projects designed to reduce methane emissions and water usage in rice farming.

Investors

The funding round was led by Colam Impact. Additional investors participating in the round include Proparco, Suma Capital, Elea, Working Capital Fund, Albo, Bpifrance, Serena, Makesense, and Techmind.

CarbonFarm Use of Funds

CarbonFarm plans to use the capital to support its next growth phase by expanding the technology and expertise required to develop, finance, and measure high-integrity rice projects globally. The funding will also support the deepening of its presence across Asia, Africa, and Europe, as well as an acceleration of its expansion into Latin America.

About CarbonFarm

Founded by CEO Vassily Carantino and CTO James Hastwell, CarbonFarm is a climate tech company that serves as a carbon enabler for the rice industry. The company combines AI analysis of satellite imagery, field data collection, and greenhouse gas modelling to track farming practices and quantify emissions, helping producers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses finance and certify sustainable rice projects.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://carbonfarm.fr

Company: CarbonFarm
Raised: $7.8M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: October 2026
Lead Investor: Colam Impact
Additional Investors: Proparco, Suma Capital, Elea, Working Capital Fund, Albo, Bpifrance, Serena, Makesense, Techmind
Company Website: https://carbonfarm.fr
Software Category: Climate Tech
Source: https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/carbonfarm-rice-decarbonisation-carbon-credits-methane-water-emissions-funding/