Fortera

Fortera is a materials technology company addressing the carbon-intensive cement industry by developing a process to manufacture low and zero-carbon cement. The company's proprietary ReCarb® technology captures carbon dioxide emissions from existing cement production facilities and mineralizes the CO2 into a stable carbonate form. This process creates a cementitious material that reduces the overall carbon footprint of the final product.

The company operates with a dual business model. It has its own production facility in Redding, California, manufacturing its green cement product. Additionally, Fortera partners with established cement producers globally to integrate its ReCarb® technology into their existing plants, facilitating a wider and faster adoption of lower-emission cement. This approach targets the entire cement and construction value chain, from producers to end-users demanding more sustainable building materials.

Backed by significant venture capital, including a recent $85 million Series C funding round, Fortera is focused on scaling its technology and expanding its global presence. The company's competitive edge is supported by a substantial intellectual property portfolio, with over 100 patents secured after more than 100,000 hours of research and development.

Keywords: green cement, decarbonization, carbon capture, materials technology, ReCarb, cement production, industrial CO2, construction materials, cleantech, sustainable building