CarbonCraft

What CarbonCraft does

CarbonCraft is a Bengaluru-based material innovation startup founded in 2016 by Tejas Sidnal that converts industrial byproducts — including steel slag, construction and demolition debris, quartz powder, and recovered carbon black — into carbon-negative building materials. Its proprietary MATR (Matrix of Memory & Matter) process is a four-stage, low-energy workflow (collect, process, build, cure) that compresses waste into durable tiles, bricks, and panels without kiln firing, with each square foot of the flagship Deewaar tile repurposing approximately 1.9 kg of industrial byproducts and comprising at least 95-96% waste content. The portfolio extends from the Deewaar wall tile series and Contour line into decorative Carbon Mural panels, the Reekar eco-friendly handicraft collection, and a conceptual Reverse Chimney Pavilion demonstrating carbon-based architectural applications. CarbonCraft holds six certifications (EPD, GRIHA, Green Pro, BIS, ROHS, VOC Free) that pre-qualify its products for green building specifications.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: B2B project-based sales of customizable Deewaar tiles and building materials (pricing by enquiry, dependent on square footage and specification), direct-to-consumer sample kits (Linear Kit INR 1,999, Mini Kit INR 2,999) that drive architectural specification, and material licensing and co-development partnerships — most notably with Bangalore Watch Company for the ReforgeCarbon material used in the limited-edition Peninsula Carbon watch (100 pieces at INR 2,83,000). Customers span architects and designers, sustainable construction companies, and conscious consumers; named enterprise partners include Adidas, Royal Enfield, and GoodEarth Builders. The company operates from a 10-person team based on the Atria University campus in Bengaluru, India, and is reportedly founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no institutional funding disclosed.

Name

CarbonCraft

Legal name

CarbonCraft

Website

https://carboncraftdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CarbonCraft is a Bengaluru-based material innovation startup that converts industrial waste — steel slag, construction debris, and recovered carbon black — into carbon-negative tiles and building materials using its proprietary low-energy MATR process, selling to architects, sustainable builders, and consumer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Building Materials

NAICS

Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991), Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing (327120)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290)

akta.pro primary industry

Carbon‑Based Carbon Materials (graphite, carbon black, CNTs, graphene from CO₂/CO) (EUABAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Functional Carbon Fillers (Carbon Black, Graphite) (IMAEAFAO)

Keywords

• Carbon-negative building materials
• Industrial waste upcycling
• Eco-friendly tiles
• Sustainable construction materials
• Circular economy products

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Direct sales of carbon-negative tiles (Deewaar series), panels, and bricks to architects, designers, developers, and construction companies. Products are customizable and available in various finishes and colors. Sample kits (Mini Kit INR 2999, Linear Kit INR 1999) serve as entry point for design exploration.
2. Eco-Friendly Handicraft Products: Bespoke eco-friendly gifting products under the Reekar collection including table tops, coasters, and carbon canvas items crafted from recycled carbon and industrial byproducts. Targets conscious consumers and corporate gifting.
3. Material Licensing & Co-development: Licensing of recovered carbon black (rCB) and material technology to partners like Bangalore Watch Company for use in consumer products. Revenue from technology partnerships and material supply contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CarbonCraft designs, manufactures, and sells carbon-negative building materials — primarily tiles, bricks, and panels — made from industrial waste such as construction debris, steel slag, quartz powder, and recovered carbon black. Using its proprietary low-energy MATR (Matrix of Memory & Matter) Made Technology, the company avoids the firing step used in conventional tile manufacturing and sells direct to architects, designers, developers, and construction companies. The company also offers sample kits, an eco-handicraft sub-brand (Reekar), and licenses its recovered carbon black (ReforgeCarbon) for use in third-party consumer products.

Product overview

CarbonCraft is a material innovation startup that transforms industrial waste into carbon-negative building materials. The core product line centers on the Deewaar tile series (wall tiles, murals, and Contour finishes) made using MATR Technology—a low-energy process that converts industrial byproducts like steel slag, construction debris, and quartz powder into durable architectural surfaces. The company also extends its material expertise into eco-friendly handicraft products under the Reekar sub-brand, and has collaborated with Bangalore Watch Company to apply ReforgeCarbon material technology in precision products like watches. A conceptual architectural project, the Reverse Chimney Pavilion, demonstrates the application of carbon-based materials at architectural scale. Products are sold directly to architects, designers, and B2B customers through sample kits and bulk orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deewaar Carbon-Negative Tile Series Carbon-negative wall and floor tiles composed of at least 95-96% industrial waste (steel slag, construction & demolition debris, quartz powder), repurposing approximately 1.9 kg of byproducts per square foot. Sold to architects, designers, developers, and construction companies for sustainable interior and exterior surfaces.
• Carbon Mural Decorative wall tiles and mural products made from industrial waste materials, featuring city-inspired patterns crafted by artisans for distinctive architectural surfaces.
• Contour Tile Series Tile series with coarse, irregular hand-cut stone aesthetics available in Rough and Stone variants and multiple color options (Cherry Mist, Olive, Fern, Clay, Chocolate, Dune, Cream, Charcoal, Storm, Cloud, Ruby, Coral). Dimensions: 210 X 60 X 10 mm.
• Deewaar Mini Kit (Sample Kit) Compact sample kit containing a curated selection of Deewaar carbon tiles, brochure, and branded tote bag. Priced at INR 2,999 (excl GST). Targeted at architects, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts for material exploration.
• Deewaar Linear Kit (Sample Kit) Comprehensive sample kit featuring Deewaar tiles in a linear layout for tactile and visual experience of the tile range. Priced at INR 1,999 (excl GST).
• Reekar Eco-Handicraft Collection Eco-friendly gifting collection under the Reekar sub-brand that transforms industrial waste and carbon emissions into purposeful design objects including table tops, coasters, and carbon canvas art pieces. Targets conscious consumers and corporate gifting.
• ReforgeCarbon Material (Licensed) Proprietary material combining forged carbon fibre with recovered carbon black (rCB), licensed to partners such as Bangalore Watch Company for use in precision consumer products such as watch dials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.9 kg of industrial byproducts repurposed per square foot of tiles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bangalore Watch CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Partnership to develop Peninsula Carbon watch - world's first watch made using carbon captured from atmosphere. CarbonCraft supplies recovered carbon black (rCB) used in ReforgeCarbon material for watch dials. Limited edition of 100 pieces priced at INR 2,83,000. Extends CarbonCraft's carbon utilization technology into precision product design.
• AdidascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly adopter partner for sustainable construction initiatives using CarbonCraft's carbon-negative building materials.
• Royal EnfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly adopter partner collaborating on sustainable construction projects using CarbonCraft's innovative materials.
• GoodEarth BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly adopter partner for sustainable building projects, integrating CarbonCraft's carbon-negative tiles into green construction.
• Climate KICminorOthersAccelerator program participant - European climate innovation initiative supporting sustainable startups through mentorship and network access.
• VillgrominorOthersAccelerator/incubator participant - social enterprise support organization in India focused on climate and sustainability ventures.
• TechtonicminorOthersAccelerator program for digital and sustainable innovation startups.
• RISEminorOthersAccelerator program participant supporting climate and sustainability-focused startups.
• Swiss ReminorOthersAccelerator participant - global risk and reinsurance company supporting climate innovation.
• Clim AcceleratorminorOthersClimate-focused accelerator program supporting sustainable startups.
• Circular ValleyminorOthersCircular economy accelerator supporting startups working on material innovation and waste reduction.
• NSRCLminorOthersAccelerator/incubator partner supporting sustainable construction and climate innovation.
• Low Carbon EarthminorOthersAccelerator program focused on low-carbon technologies and climate solutions.
• Habitat for HumanityminorOthersNon-profit housing organization - accelerator partner for sustainable building solutions.
• Elevate 2023minorOthersAccelerator program supporting innovative startups in sustainability.
• ASMEminorOthersEngineering organization accelerator partner for technical innovation.
• Air-miners LaunchpadminorOthersAccelerator for air quality and carbon utilization startups.
• Architectural Association (AAVS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Architectural Association School of Architecture, London for AAVS (AA Visiting School) workshops held in India. Students explore architectural thinking through CarbonCraft's industrial waste-based materials, local craft knowledge, and production environments.
• Atria University / Atria Beyonder LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbonCraft HQ is located at Atria University campus. Partnership with Atria Beyonder Labs (ABL) - applied innovation platform for converting research into practical technologies and scalable startups, part of A-Collective global innovation network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CarbonCure Technologies: Canadian company that injects captured CO₂ into fresh concrete during the mixing process to reduce the cement content and permanently mineralize carbon. Directly comparable as a carbon-utilization building-materials startup targeting the construction industry with sustainability claims and third-party-verified carbon outcomes.
• Carbon Upcycling Technologies: Calgary-based company that converts CO₂ and industrial waste (fly ash, steel slag) into CO₂-negative supplementary cementitious materials and aggregates. Directly comparable to CarbonCraft's value proposition of transforming industrial byproducts into carbon-negative building materials using a low-energy process.
• Biomason: US startup that grows bio-cemented construction materials using microorganisms, producing carbon-negative alternatives to traditional concrete masonry units. Comparable as a technology-driven, sustainability-positioned building materials challenger producing carbon-negative units through a proprietary low-energy process.
• Solidia Technologies: Develops CO₂-cured concrete and cement products that sequester carbon during curing instead of using water. Comparable as an alternative-curing building materials technology that displaces traditional high-emission cement and tile processes.
• CarbonOrO: Startup developing applications and supply chains for recovered carbon black (rCB) from end-of-life tires — directly comparable to CarbonCraft's use of recovered carbon black as a feedstock and its work with Bangalore Watch Company on carbon-fiber composites.

Emerging players

• Prometheus Materials: Colorado-based startup producing bio-inspired, carbon-sequestering cement alternatives using microalgae. Comparable as an emerging player in carbon-negative cementitious building materials targeting the same green-construction specifications as CarbonCraft.

Broad incumbents

• Origin Materials: Public company producing carbon-negative materials from biomass feedstocks for packaging, polymers, and building applications. A broader incumbent in the carbon-negative materials space with overlapping sustainability positioning and technology-IP-based differentiation.
• Eco Material Technologies: Large producer of fly ash, bottom ash, and alternative cementitious materials (pozzolans) used in concrete and tile formulations. Comparable as an established player using industrial byproducts for the same construction-supply use case CarbonCraft targets, though at vastly larger scale.
• LanzaTech: Carbon capture and utilization company converting industrial off-gases (CO, CO₂) into fuels, chemicals, and materials using microbial fermentation. Broader incumbent in the carbon-to-value space whose carbon-to-product platform philosophy directly overlaps CarbonCraft's upcycling mission.

Regional players

• CarbonCure (India operations peers / Sobute): Sobute is a major China-based supplier of concrete admixtures and supplementary cementitious materials serving the same Asian construction markets CarbonCraft targets. Comparable as a regional supplier of cement-replacement and concrete-performance materials, though operating at much larger scale with conventional chemistry rather than carbon-upcycling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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