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Biochar Industrial Group

Operating

Turns agro-processing waste such as palm kernel shells into biochar and carbon removal credits.

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Total raised
$1.5M
disclosed
Last round
$1.5M
Pre-seed
Rounds
1
Investors
3
on record

About Biochar Industrial Group

Biochar Industrial Group (BIG) installs and operates industrial biochar systems at agro-processing factories, converting residues like palm kernel shells, cashew husks and sawdust into biochar. It earns carbon removal credits and shares the revenue with partner processors. BIG was founded by Releaf Earth executives Ikenna Nzewi, Uzoma Ayogu and Isaiah Udotong.

Biochar Industrial Group funding1 round

Biochar Industrial Group has raised $1.5M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $1.5M Pre-seed announced 17 Sep 2026, led by Breega.

Who has invested in Biochar Industrial Group

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
17 Sep 2026Biochar Industrial Group Pre-seedBreega +2$1.5M

Biochar Industrial Group founders & team

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Frequently asked about Biochar Industrial Group

Where is Biochar Industrial Group based?
Biochar Industrial Group is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
Who founded Biochar Industrial Group?
Biochar Industrial Group was founded by Ikenna Nzewi (Co-founder & CEO), Uzoma Ayogu (Co-founder & CTO) and Isaiah Udotong (Co-founder & COO).
Who is the CEO of Biochar Industrial Group?
Ikenna Nzewi is Biochar Industrial Group's Co-founder & CEO.
How much funding has Biochar Industrial Group raised?
Biochar Industrial Group has raised $1.5M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $1.5M Pre-seed, was announced on Sep 17, 2026.
Who has invested in Biochar Industrial Group?
Backers include Breega, Catalyst Fund and Mulago Foundation.
What sector is Biochar Industrial Group in?
Biochar Industrial Group operates in ClimateTech, AgriTech and Waste Management.