TerraFixing

What TerraFixing does

TerraFixing is a Canadian direct air capture (DAC) company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Co-founded by Dr. Sean Wilson (CEO/CTO) and Dr. Vida Gabriel (CEO/COO), both PhD chemical engineers from the University of Ottawa, the company builds modular CO2 production units that capture and purify CO2 directly from ambient air. Its core technology is an adsorption-based process using non-chemical, mineral-based materials designed specifically for cold-climate operation, claiming 2-4x better energy efficiency than existing DAC systems and a pathway to below $100 per tonne at 1,000 tonnes/year scale. The IP stack includes 2 PCT patents and 3 provisional patents.

The company serves three primary customer segments: climate-focused enterprises seeking carbon removal infrastructure, remote Northern communities facing chronic CO2 shortages, and government entities supporting clean-energy and net-zero mandates. Its first major commercial agreement is a $10M CAD contract with Tugliq Énergie Co to develop two carbon capture units in the Canadian North. Revenue mechanics span carbon removal credit sales, modular hardware unit sales, and commercial infrastructure agreements, supplemented by non-dilutive government grants (NRCan, NRC IRAP, Innovative Solutions Canada, SDTC, and the Energy Innovation Program) and climate-finance backing (Terraset Climate, Milkywire Climate Transformation Fund, WRLD Foundation, MaRS, Klarna). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales combined with event-driven visibility through XPRIZE, Cartier Women's Initiative, and Plug and Play ecosystems.

TerraFixing is a privately held, pre-revenue hardware startup with 1-10 employees, currently in development and early deployment. Technical and operational execution is supported by an engineering partner network including Johnson Matthey (commercial advisor Joseph Fedeyko from the Clean Air Solutions Team), Norda Engineering, and ebm-papst, alongside strategic advisors covering HR/governance, product development (former Inventys/Svante and Ballard Power Systems experience), and industrial operations. Brand recognition is anchored by a 2024 XPRIZE Carbon Removal Top 100 placement and Dr. Vida Gabriel's 2026 Cartier Women's Initiative fellowship in the Science & Technology Pioneer Award category.

Name

TerraFixing

Legal name

TerraFixing Inc.

Website

https://terrafixing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TerraFixing is a Canadian direct air capture startup that builds modular, cold-climate-optimized CO2 production units using proprietary adsorption-based mineral materials, selling carbon removal infrastructure and credits to climate-focused enterprises, remote northern communities, and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Capture Technology

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Systems & Plants (EUABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Project Development (EUABABAJ)

Keywords

• Direct air capture
• Carbon capture technology
• Modular CO2 units
• Cold climate DAC
• Carbon removal credits

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Carbon Removal Credits: TerraFixing generates revenue through the sale of carbon removal credits from captured CO₂. The company enables large-scale carbon removal to reverse global warming, with durable carbon removals designed for gigatonne scale impact.
2. Modular CO₂ Production Unit Sales: Sale of modular direct air capture units for carbon capture and CO₂ production in remote regions. Units are deployed in partnership with climate-vulnerable communities and northern regions.
3. Commercial Agreements: $10 million CAD commercial agreement with Tugliq Énergie Co for developing two carbon capture units in the Canadian North represents direct commercial revenue from infrastructure development.
4. Government Grants and Funding: Secured millions in government grants including $2.5 million from Canada's Energy Innovation Program. Government support from NRCan, NRC IRAP, and Innovative Solutions Canada.
5. Localized CO₂ Supply: Provides localized high purity CO₂ for communities facing chronic shortages, independent from dirty sources like ammonia, ethanol, and natural gas plants. Creates green CO₂ source for food, medical, and industrial use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TerraFixing designs and builds modular CO2 production units that capture and purify carbon dioxide directly from ambient air using proprietary adsorption-based direct air capture (DAC) technology with non-chemical, sustainable, mineral-based materials. The technology is specifically engineered to operate in cold and freezing climates, with claimed 2-4x greater energy efficiency than existing DAC systems. The units serve dual purposes: large-scale carbon removal and creation of localized, high-purity CO2 supply for communities facing shortages.

Product overview

TerraFixing offers a portfolio of modular direct air capture products centered on its proprietary CO₂ production units. The core offering consists of modular CO₂ production units that capture and purify carbon dioxide directly from ambient air using non-chemical, mineral-based adsorption technology. These units form the foundation of TerraFixing's deployment strategy, which includes climate hubs in cold, wind-rich remote regions. The company is developing a scaled DAC system targeting 1,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year at below $100 per tonne. The modular architecture enables localized CO₂ production while creating large-scale carbon removal infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modular CO2 Production Units Modular direct air capture units that capture and purify CO2 directly from ambient air using non-chemical, mineral-based adsorption technology. Designed to operate in any climate including freezing conditions, with energy efficiency 2-4x better than existing DAC technologies. Each unit supports carbon removal and localized high-purity CO2 production.
• Scaled DAC System (1,000 tonnes CO2/year) Scaled-up direct air capture system under development, designed to capture 1,000 tonnes of CO2 per year at below $100 per tonne. Supported by Canada's Energy Innovation Program investment. Targeted at gigatonne-scale carbon removal for cold climate regions.
• Carbon Removal Service Carbon removal credits generated from captured atmospheric CO2 via TerraFixing's modular DAC units. Designed as durable, high-integrity carbon removals for gigatonne-scale impact, sold to climate-focused enterprises, sustainability buyers, and voluntary carbon markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000 tonnes of CO₂ captured per year at below $100 per tonne (target)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tugliq Énergie CocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2024$10 million CAD commercial agreement with Tugliq Énergie Co for developing two carbon capture units in the Canadian North. This follows a successful seed funding round. Dr. Pierre Rivard, Founder of TUGLIQ Énergie Co, stated: 'This is a game changing approach to decarbonization. By focusing deployments in the Far North we have a pathway for net zero in Canada and other cold climate regions.'
• Johnson MattheycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner providing expertise in catalysis, material development, process development, and system design. Joseph Fedeyko serves as commercial advisor from Johnson Matthey's Clean Air Solutions Team. Over 40 granted patent families and significant product launches experience.
• Norda EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering firm partner providing technical expertise for execution. Part of TerraFixing's community for execution with experienced engineering support.
• Cartier Women's InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerraFixing joins Cartier Women's Initiative to scale carbon removal and expand access to CO₂ in underserved regions. Dr. Vida Gabriel selected as 2026 fellow in Science & Technology Pioneer Award category. The program provides financial support, global network access, and tailored leadership development.
• Plug and PlayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal innovation platform supporting TerraFixing's startup ecosystem development.
• Carbon Business CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organization supporting carbon removal businesses and policy advocacy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Climeworks: Swiss-based direct air capture company and the most prominent DAC operator globally. Directly comparable to TerraFixing as a DAC technology developer targeting commercial-scale atmospheric CO2 capture, with overlapping customer base of voluntary carbon removal buyers.
• Heirloom Carbon Technologies: US-based DAC company using limestone-based calcium hydroxide looping to capture CO2 from air. Direct peer to TerraFixing in DAC technology category, pursuing similar voluntary carbon credit and durable removal markets.
• CarbonCapture Inc. US-based DAC startup developing modular direct air capture systems. Closely comparable in product category and stage to TerraFixing, also targeting commercial agreements with industrial customers and carbon credit sales.
• Mission Zero Technologies: UK-based direct air capture company developing modular DAC systems using electrochemical separation. Direct peer competing in the same DAC technology and carbon credit market category as TerraFixing.
• Avnos: US-based company developing hybrid direct air capture technology that produces both CO2 and water. Direct peer pursuing atmospheric CO2 capture with a differentiated technical approach similar in spirit to TerraFixing's niche specialization.

Broad incumbents

• 1PointFive (Occidental subsidiary): Subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum operating the Stratos DAC plant (formerly Carbon Engineering). Comparable to TerraFixing as a DAC operator but vastly larger scale, well-capitalized, and part of a broad industrial energy portfolio.
• Global Thermostat: Earlier-stage US-based DAC company developing low-cost direct air capture systems. Comparable to TerraFixing as a DAC technology developer but with broader geographic ambitions beyond cold-climate specialization.

Emerging players

• Captura: US-based emerging DAC startup using ocean-based CO2 capture technology. Comparable as an early-stage DAC player pursuing novel capture approaches, partially overlapping with TerraFixing's DAC category and emerging-stage funding profile.
• Sustaera: US-based early-stage DAC company developing sorbent-based carbon capture technology. Comparable to TerraFixing as an emerging DAC player pursuing similar atmospheric carbon removal markets at an early commercialization stage.
• BCarbon: Early-stage DAC technology developer. Comparable to TerraFixing as a niche DAC entrant pursuing modular atmospheric capture with a focus on commercial deployment and carbon credit revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TerraFixing
• Facebookm.facebook.com/100083411711131
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terrafixing
• Instagraminstagram.com/terrafixing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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