C-Crete Technologies
C-Crete Technologies is a San Leandro-based materials science company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary cement-free concrete binder made from non-carbonate rocks (granite, basalt, zeolite), sold at cost parity with conventional Portland cement to developers, contractors, and government infrastructure owners across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersSan Leandro, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What C-Crete Technologies does
C-Crete Technologies is a materials science company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary cement-free concrete binder. The binder eliminates Portland cement entirely, substituting non-carbonate rocks — granite, basalt, and zeolite — processed at significantly lower temperatures than the ~1,450 °C required for conventional cement. The result is a concrete that meets or exceeds ASTM C1157 and other durability benchmarks, achieves compressive strengths ranging from ~4,000 to over 10,000 psi depending on mix design, and delivers near-zero or carbon-negative embodied carbon by capturing CO₂ during curing.
The company sells its binder to developers, builders, general contractors, and government infrastructure owners at cost parity with conventional Portland cement, eliminating the green premium that has historically constrained low-carbon concrete adoption. Distribution is asset-light: C-Crete ships binder to a network of ready-mix partners (including Heidelberg Materials, Holcim, CalPortland, CEMEX, Bauman Redi-Mix, and others) who blend and deliver finished concrete, while C-Crete's small direct sales team engages enterprise customers on technical mix design and project specification. Since its first commercial pour in May 2023, the company has executed first-of-kind projects across airports (SFO), highways (I-94 in Minnesota), supertall buildings (JPMorgan Chase HQ at 270 Park Avenue), data centers, commercial buildings, and residential developments, accumulating over 4,000 tons poured across nine U.S. states and Canada.
C-Crete is privately held, headquartered in San Leandro, California, and has raised over $15 million in cumulative grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and California Energy Commission. It operates with a small team (1–10 employees) and a pilot production plant. Revenue grew 15X from 2023 to 2024, and the company has received recognition including Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies (#1 in category, 2026), NRMCA Concrete Innovation Awards (2024 and 2025), ENR Top Visionaries, and White House recognition for leadership in low-carbon concrete.
C-Crete Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- C-Crete Technologies
- Legal name
- C-Crete Technologies
- Website
- https://ccretetech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- C-Crete Technologies is a San Leandro-based materials science company that has developed and is commercializing a proprietary cement-free concrete binder made from non-carbonate rocks (granite, basalt, zeolite), sold at cost parity with conventional Portland cement to developers, contractors, and government infrastructure owners across North America.
- Ownership category
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C-Crete Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Materials - Cement-Free Concrete Binder
- NAICS
- Cement Manufacturing (327310), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)
- SIC
- Cement, Hydraulic (3241)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime) (IMADAAAH)
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Where C-Crete Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Leandro
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
C-Crete Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Binder Product Sales: C-Crete generates revenue by selling its proprietary cement-free binder to developers, builders, and general contractors for use in place of ordinary Portland cement. The binder is sold at cost parity with conventional Portland cement, with no green premium, creating commercial revenue. In 2024, the company generated 15X more commercial revenue than in 2023.
- Pilot Production Plant Output: C-Crete operates a pilot production plant capable of producing several thousand tons per year of binder, converting abundant non-carbonate rocks into high-performance cementitious materials without carbon emissions. This production capacity enables commercial sales at scale.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cost parity with conventional Portland cement concrete — no green premium |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
C-Crete Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
C-Crete Technologies develops and sells a proprietary Portland cement-free concrete binder synthesized from abundant non-carbonate rocks (granite, basalt, zeolite) at significantly lower temperatures than conventional cement production. The binder is sold to ready-mix producers and project developers at cost parity with conventional Portland cement, is formulated in multiple variants (zeolite-, basalt-, granite-based, naturally colored, and shotcrete), and is deployed for structural foundations, slabs, walls, pavements, sidewalks, and tilt-up panels across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects in North America.
Product overview
C-Crete Technologies offers a unified portfolio of cement-free concrete products that eliminate Portland cement entirely. The core product is C-Crete Cement-Free Concrete, which serves as the foundational platform. This is differentiated into specific binder formulations including Zeolite-Based, Basalt-Based, and Granite-Based variants, each using different natural non-carbonate rocks as the binding material. The portfolio also includes a Naturally Colored variant that preserves the aesthetic qualities of source materials. All products deliver comparable or superior performance to conventional Portland cement concrete while achieving ultra-low or negative carbon footprints. The company also provides shotcrete application capabilities for sprayable concrete uses. A technical Product Datasheet documents specifications and guidance for all formulations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- C-Crete Cement-Free Concrete Ultra-low carbon cement-free concrete that eliminates Portland cement entirely, using natural non-carbonate rocks (granite, basalt, zeolite) as binders. Achieves compressive strengths of 4,000–10,000+ psi, meets ASTM C1157 and other durability standards, and is sold at cost parity with conventional Portland cement for use by developers, builders, and ready-mix producers.
- Zeolite-Based Cement-Free Concrete Cement-free concrete formulation using naturally occurring zeolite (a non-carbonate rock rich in silicon and aluminum) as the primary binder. Launched as the world's first zeolite-based cement-free concrete, achieving compressive strength exceeding 5,000 psi at 28 days.
- Basalt-Based Cement-Free Concrete Cement-free concrete formulation using basalt (a non-carbonate rock composed of silicon, aluminum, and calcium) as the primary binder. Launched as the world's first basalt-based cement-free concrete, achieving compressive strength exceeding 5,000 psi.
- Granite-Based Cement-Free Concrete Cement-free concrete formulation using granite as the primary binder. Launched as the world's first granite-based cement-free concrete at JPMorgan Chase's 270 Park Avenue global headquarters in Manhattan, with ~5,000 psi 28-day compressive strength in a supertall building application.
- Naturally Colored Cement-Free Concrete Cement-free concrete that preserves the natural colors of source rocks (granite, basalt, zeolite) without added pigments or Portland cement, offering earth-toned color options including exposed aggregate, polished, and sandblasted finishes.
- Shotcrete with C-Crete Spray-applied concrete using C-Crete's cement-free formulation, suitable for tunnels, mines, retaining walls, slope stabilization, swimming pools, structural repairs, and architectural elements. Launched in Pleasanton, CA in August 2025 as the first-ever shotcrete application of cement-free concrete.
Quantifiable outcome
- Saves ~1 ton of CO₂ emissions per ton of C-Crete binder used in place of Portland cement
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Companies that use C-Crete Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
C-Crete Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature9 records
C-Crete Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Turner Construction CompanycoreTurner Construction used C-Crete's cement-free concrete at SFO Terminal 3 West and received the 2025 NRMCA Concrete Innovation Award for this application. Turner represents C-Crete's first major airport project partner and a reference customer for large-scale structural applications.
- GenslercoreGensler, the architecture firm for the SFO Terminal 3 West project, specified and approved C-Crete's cement-free concrete for use in the airport's new Interim Corridors — a landmark application in airport infrastructure design.
- Magnusson Klemencic AssociatescoreStructural engineering firm Magnusson Klemencic Associates provided structural engineering validation for the use of C-Crete's cement-free concrete at SFO Terminal 3 West, confirming suitability for structural applications in a major international airport.
- Bauman Redi-Mix ConcretecoreBauman Redi-Mix Concrete produced and delivered C-Crete's cement-free concrete for the SFO Terminal 3 West project. Based in the Bay Area, Bauman is a key regional ready-mix partner enabling C-Crete's product delivery in California.
- Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)coreMnDOT provided regulatory approval and project support for the first-ever highway section paved with C-Crete's cement-free concrete on I-94 Westbound. MnDOT's rigorous testing and independent third-party verification validated C-Crete's readiness for transportation infrastructure.
- HolcimcoreHolcim, a global leader in construction materials, provided ready-mix concrete production support for the I-94 highway pour in Minnesota — one of the most demanding infrastructure applications for cement-free concrete to date.
- Heidelberg MaterialscoreHeidelberg Materials, a global leader in construction materials, delivered ready-mix concrete using C-Crete's binder for the first-ever onsite commercial application at Hubbard's Corner in Seattle (May 2023) and continued as a partner in subsequent pours.
- JPMorgan ChasecoreJPMorgan Chase's new global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in Manhattan became the site of the world's first granite-based cement-free concrete pour in October 2024. This supertall building project validated C-Crete's technology at extreme scale and height requirements.
- Tishman SpeyercoreTishman Speyer, co-developer of 270 Park Avenue alongside JPMorgan Chase, participated in specifying and enabling the use of C-Crete's granite-based cement-free concrete in the supertall building — a landmark decision in commercial real estate.
- AECOM TishmancoreAECOM Tishman served as construction manager for the 270 Park Avenue project where C-Crete's granite-based cement-free concrete was used, providing project delivery expertise for this groundbreaking application.
- Severud AssociatescoreSeverud Associates, a leading structural engineering firm, provided structural engineering validation for using C-Crete's granite-based cement-free concrete at 270 Park Avenue — a supertall building with demanding structural requirements.
- LendleasecoreLendlease, developer of the Habitat Live-Work-Thrive Campus in Los Angeles, used C-Crete's cement-free concrete in part of the wall system of the LEED Platinum/Gold-targeted structure. Lendlease's Mission Zero pledge to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2025 aligns with C-Crete's sustainability goals.
- Thornton TomasetticoreThornton Tomasetti, a leading structural engineering firm, provided engineering expertise for C-Crete's data center slab pilot in the Greater Atlanta Area, validating the cement-free concrete's suitability for high-performance commercial applications.
- ClaycocoreClayco, a national general contractor, collaborated with C-Crete on the data center slab pilot project in Greater Atlanta Area, providing construction expertise and project execution for the pilot demonstration.
- WSPcoreWSP provided engineering expertise for the world's first granite-based cement-free concrete application at a Seattle data center, validating the material's performance for mission-critical infrastructure serving a global hyperscaler.
- PCL ConstructioncorePCL Construction served as the general contractor for the Seattle data center project where C-Crete poured the world's first granite-based cement-free concrete slab and tilt-up wall for a hyperscale data center.
- The Danco GroupcoreThe Danco Group, developer of the Meridian at Petaluma North Station residential complex, used C-Crete's cement-free concrete for the foundations of the world's first cement-free residential complex (131 units across seven buildings) in Petaluma, California.
- City of PetalumaminorCity of Petaluma collaborated on the Meridian at Petaluma North Station project, enabling the world's first cement-free residential complex application and supporting sustainable urban development.
- Redwood EnergyminorRedwood Energy participated as a project collaborator on the Meridian at Petaluma North Station, contributing to the sustainable building practices for this 131-unit residential complex.
- Upward ArchitecturecoreUpward Architecture led the design and adaptive reuse of Hubbard's Corner in Seattle, the first-ever onsite use of C-Crete's cement-free concrete in a U.S. commercial building (May 2023), championing low-carbon construction alternatives.
- CalPortlandcoreCalPortland provided efficient coordination and support for a cement-free concrete driveway pour in the Kenmore area of Seattle in December 2023, demonstrating seamless integration of C-Crete into existing ready-mix supply chains.
- MacerichminorMacerich, owner of Scottsdale Fashion Square, specified C-Crete's cement-free concrete for the first cement-free sidewalk installation at the premier shopping destination in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- Desert Ready MixcoreDesert Ready Mix produced and delivered C-Crete's cement-free concrete for the first cement-free sidewalk at Scottsdale Fashion Square, enabling the landmark sustainable urban infrastructure application.
- Costco WholesalecoreCostco Wholesale collaborated with C-Crete on a pilot project using ultra-low-carbon concrete at a Costco warehouse facility in the Sacramento area, demonstrating the technology's applicability for warehouse and industrial construction at scale.
- MG2 DesignminorMG2 Design, an architecture and design firm, collaborated on the Costco warehouse facility project in Sacramento, contributing design expertise for the pilot application of C-Crete's ultra-low carbon concrete.
- W.L. ButlerminorW.L. Butler served as general contractor for the Costco warehouse facility pilot project, providing construction execution for the Sacramento-area application of C-Crete's cement-free concrete.
- Bill Brown ConstructioncoreBill Brown Construction conducted the first-ever shotcrete application using C-Crete's cement-free concrete in Pleasanton, California (August 2025), expanding C-Crete's application beyond conventional placement methods.
- Pleasanton Ready MixminorPleasanton Ready Mix produced and supplied C-Crete's cement-free concrete for the first-ever shotcrete application demonstration in Pleasanton, CA, enabling this milestone expansion of C-Crete's product applications.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
C-Crete Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CarbonCure Technologies: CarbonCure is a Canadian climate-tech company that injects captured CO2 into ready-mix concrete to reduce its carbon footprint. It is the most direct peer to C-Crete as both target decarbonization of concrete through channel-based deployment with ready-mix producers, and compete for the same set of buyers focused on low-carbon procurement.
- Sublime Systems: Sublime Systems is an MIT-spinout developing cement-free binders using electrochemistry to convert non-carbonate feedstocks into low-carbon cement. It is a direct peer to C-Crete, both pursuing cementitious binder replacement with comparable strength and ASTM-compliance targets, though Sublime's chemistry and feedstock mix differ.
- Brimstone: Brimstone produces carbon-negative Portland cement from calcium silicate rock, targeting the same problem as C-Crete — replacing conventional Portland cement with lower-carbon alternatives. It is a direct peer competing for cement manufacturers and infrastructure buyers prioritizing embodied-carbon reductions.
- Prometheus Materials: Prometheus Materials produces biocement and bio-based concrete using microalgae, offering a cement-free alternative for the construction industry. It is an emerging direct peer addressing the same Portland cement replacement opportunity with a different bio-based chemistry.
Emerging players
- Solidia Technologies: Solidia Technologies developed a cement-free concrete binder using a CO2-cured calcium silicate chemistry. While Solidia has historically been a direct peer in cement-free concrete, it has shifted focus toward CO2-cured concrete products and licensing, making it a partially overlapping emerging competitor to C-Crete.
- Biomason: Biomason uses microorganisms to grow biocement-based building materials as a cement replacement. While focused primarily on tiles and masonry units, it shares C-Crete's mission of replacing Portland cement with biologically or chemically produced alternatives at dramatically lower carbon intensity.
- Carbon Upcycling Technologies: Carbon Upcycling uses CO2 to produce supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and fillers used in concrete production. It is an emerging peer addressing cement and concrete decarbonization through CO2 utilization, partially overlapping with C-Crete's value proposition for buyers seeking low-carbon concrete inputs.
Broad incumbents
- Holcim: Holcim is one of the world's largest cement and ready-mix producers, offering its ECOPlanet low-carbon cement range. While Holcim is also a distribution partner for C-Crete, it is simultaneously a broad incumbent competitor with vastly greater resources developing competing low-carbon products that could compete with or commoditize C-Crete's offering.
- Heidelberg Materials: Heidelberg Materials is a global cement and aggregates leader also serving as a C-Crete ready-mix distribution partner. Its evoZero and other low-carbon cement product lines represent broad-incumbent competition that could leverage Heidelberg's scale and customer relationships to compete with C-Crete in mainstream markets.
- CEMEX: CEMEX is a global building materials leader with its Vertua low-carbon concrete and Vertua Ultra product lines. As a C-Crete distribution partner and competitor, CEMEX represents a broad incumbent that could scale competing low-carbon offerings globally using its existing production and customer base.
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Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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C-Crete Technologies funding detail
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Funding rounds8 records
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Frequently asked questions about C-Crete Technologies
What does C-Crete Technologies do?
C-Crete Technologies develops and sells a proprietary Portland cement-free concrete binder synthesized from abundant non-carbonate rocks (granite, basalt, zeolite) at significantly lower temperatures than conventional cement production. The binder is sold to ready-mix producers and project developers at cost parity with conventional Portland cement, is formulated in multiple variants (zeolite-, basalt-, granite-based, naturally colored, and shotcrete), and is deployed for structural foundations, slabs, walls, pavements, sidewalks, and tilt-up panels across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects in North America.
Is C-Crete Technologies a public or private company?
C-Crete Technologies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was C-Crete Technologies founded?
C-Crete Technologies was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is C-Crete Technologies based?
C-Crete Technologies is headquartered in San Leandro, United States, in the North America region.
How does C-Crete Technologies make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Binder Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are pilot Production Plant Output.
Who are C-Crete Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CarbonCure Technologies, Sublime Systems, Brimstone and Prometheus Materials. Emerging players are Solidia Technologies, Biomason and Carbon Upcycling Technologies. Broad incumbents are Holcim, Heidelberg Materials and CEMEX.
Does C-Crete Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for C-Crete Technologies.
What industry is C-Crete Technologies in?
C-Crete Technologies's product category is Construction Materials - Cement-Free Concrete Binder. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAH, Cementitious Binders & Additives (Fly Ash, Slag, Silica Fume, Lime). Its NAICS code is 327310 and its SIC code is 3241.