When was Planetary founded?

Planetary was founded in 2019 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.

Where is Planetary located?

Planetary is headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada.

How many employees does Planetary have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Planetary is 31.

Is Planetary a funded company?

Planetary is a funded company, having raised a total of $14.6M across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Mar 17, 2022.

When was the latest funding round of Planetary?

Planetary's latest funding was a $***** Series A round on Oct 24, 2024, with participation from 5 investors. Its primary sector is Air Pollution Management Tech. In Canada, the Air Pollution Management Tech sector has seen $46.3M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Planetary rank among its competitors?

Planetary ranks 22nd amongst 291 active competitors, of which 77 are funded. It stands 9th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was AirCapture, which secured $50M in Jun, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Planetary?

Planetary's top competitors include Carbon Clean, Ebb Carbon and Charm Industrial. Among them, AirCapture secured the most recent funding round in June, 2025.

Planetary - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Provider of ocean alkalinity enhancement for carbon removal. This process involves introducing purified alkaline minerals into coastal waters to increase the water's capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide. The result is permanent carbon removal, reduced ocean acidity, and improved marine ecosystem health. The company utilizes existing infrastructure, such as power plants or wastewater treatment facilities, for mineral introduction. Scientific oversight and third-party verification ensure the safety and effectiveness of the process.

Website: www.planetarytech.com/
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Email ID: *****@planetarytech.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2019

Location

Dartmouth, Canada

Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$14.6M in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series A, Oct 24, 2024, $*****

Investors

Apollo Projects & 17 more

Ranked

22^nd among 291 active competitors

Employee Count

31 as on Aug 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Ebb Carbon & 22 more

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Planetary has raised a total funding of $14.6M over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Mar 17, 2022. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Oct 24, 2024 for $*****. 5 investors participated in its latest round. Planetary has 17 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Planetary:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 24, 2024	6557495	Series A	3157782	1257995	7839854	8650932
Apr 22, 2022	8585762	Grant (prize money)	2809820	8668228	8357093	XPRIZE & 1 more
Mar 17, 2022	5405207	Grant (prize money)	2912512	8269008	6345255	Apollo Projects & 1 more

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The founders of Planetary are Greg Rau, Brock Battochio and Brock Battochio. Mike Kelland is the CEO of Planetary.

Here are the details of Planetary's key team members:

Greg Rau: Co-Founder of Planetary and founder of 1 other company. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Contact Info: 3 email addresses
Brock Battochio: Founder of Planetary and founder of 1 other company.
Brock Battochio: Former Co-Founder of Planetary and founder of 1 other company.

Planetary's Board of Directors

Planetary's board has 2 active members. Jane Kearns and Michael Kelland are independent board members.

Here is the list of Planetary's board of directors:

Name	Type	Representing	Status	Duration
Jane Kearns	Independent board member	-	Current	2y 4m
qkcpnyi	Independent board member	-	Current	4y 4m

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Planetary's employee count trend

Planetary has 31 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Planetary's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Planetary include Carbon Clean, Ebb Carbon and Charm Industrial. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Planetary, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Carbon Clean 2009, London (United Kingdom), Series C	Developer of modular carbon capture systems for heavy industrial applications	$243M	Chevron, Equinor & 61 others	68/100
2nd	Ebb Carbon 2021, San Carlos (United States), Series A	Provider of electrochemical technology for freshwater recovery, carbon removal, and chemicals	$33.8M	Prelude Ventures, Evok Innovations & 5 others	67/100
3rd	Charm Industrial 2018, San Francisco (United States), Series B	Operator of carbon removal technology converting biomass into bio-oil for sequestration	$108M	Seek Ventures, General Catalyst & 17 others	63/100
4th	Mombak 2021, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Series C	Provider of large-scale reforestation-based carbon removal. It undertakes native, biodiverse reforestation projects to remove significant amounts of atmospheric carbon. The company works with landowners, utilizing various financial models including outcome bonds, to facilitate these projects. This approach aims to restore degraded land, promote biodiversity, and create economic opportunities. It focuses on building long-term partnerships and employing scientific methods to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of its carbon removal initiatives.	$89.2M	AXA, BNDES & 3 others	62/100
5th	NetZero 2021, Paris (France), Series A	Provider of biochar for carbon removal and sustainable agriculture solutions	$38.9M	CMA CGM, Stellantis Ventures & 5 others	61/100
6th	Summit Carbon 2021, Ames (United States), Series A	Operator of a pipeline system for carbon dioxide capture and transport	$1.32B	The Rise Fund, Continental Resources & 2 others	60/100
7th	UNDO 2022, London (United Kingdom), Series B	Provider of carbon removal services	$12M	Lowercarbon Capital, AENU & 57 others	60/100
8th	AirCapture 2018, Berkeley (United States), Series A	Online platform offering carbon capture solutions	$50M	Larsen Lam Climate Change Foundation, DOE ... & 1 others	59/100
9th	Agreena 2016, Copenhagen (Denmark), Series B	Scaling regenerative agriculture through carbon credits and sustainable supply chain solutions	$84.2M	HV Capital, Kinnevik & 11 others	57/100
10th	Equilibrium 2021, Bengaluru (India), Seed	Developer of carbon removal projects using biochar and agricultural practices	$3.17M	Kalaari Capital, Peak XV Partners & 4 others	56/100
22nd	Planetary 2019, Dartmouth (Canada), Series A	Provider of ocean alkalinity enhancement for carbon removal	$14.6M	McNamara Family Investments, Evok Innovations ... & 16 others	45/100