Enchar

What Enchar does

Enchar operates a B2B digital marketplace that connects commercial biochar producers with buyers seeking biochar and carbon credits, structured as a commission-based brokerage. Producers self-register on the Producer Platform (enchar.app) at no upfront cost, list their biochar products, and pay Enchar a commission only when a deal closes; buyers submit Requests for Quote (RFQ) and receive curated, ranked offers matched to their application needs. The platform's core differentiator is an internal biochar profile database and expert assessment methodology that characterises biochar by physical and chemical parameters (porosity, pH, C-content, density, nutrients, functional groups) tied to feedstock type and pyrolysis temperature (400-1200°C), enabling precise matching between heterogeneous biochar products and specific end-use applications.

The company monetises through three revenue streams: commission on completed biochar transactions from sellers, marketplace facilitation fees for RFQ-based buyer-supplier matching, and professional services for CO2 certification and carbon credit sales supported through a partnership with Puro.earth. Distribution is hybrid: a self-serve digital layer (enchar.co and enchar.app) complemented by inside-sales expert matchmaking for buyers. Customer segments span biochar producers (primary) and commercial buyers across five end-use verticals — materials, industry, agriculture, landscaping, and filtration. Marketing is anchored on the Green Carbon Webinar series (112+ episodes in partnership with the UK Biochar Research Centre), positioning Enchar as a thought leader in biochar characterisation and engineered carbon removal.

Founded in 2022, Enchar is a privately held, founder-controlled company with three co-founders — Charles Peurois (CEO), Dr. Christian Wurzer (CTO), and Jenny Peurois (CPO) — and a headcount of 1-10 employees. It operates two legal entities: Enchar GmbH in Oberengstringen, Switzerland (headquarters) and Enchar LTD in London, UK. No institutional funding rounds, parent company, or acquisitions are disclosed. The company is supported by ClimAccelerator and the Swiss Sustainability Challenge, and maintains strategic partnerships with BioFlux (pyrolysis solutions) and Puro.earth (carbon crediting) to extend its position across the biochar value chain.

Name

Enchar

Legal name

Enchar GmbH

Website

https://enchar.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Enchar is a Switzerland-based B2B marketplace that connects commercial biochar producers with buyers across materials, agriculture, industry, landscaping, and filtration, monetising via commission-based brokerage, RFQ matchmaking, and CO2 certification support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biochar & Carbon Credit Marketplace

NAICS

Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Biochar Carbon Projects (Biomass to Biochar & Soil Application) (EUABABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon Credit Brokerage & Intermediation (Voice/Electronic) (EUAGAIAD), Biochar Production & Soil/Material Applications (EUABAFAC), Biochar & Carbon-Based Soil Conditioners (AFABADAD)

Keywords

• Biochar marketplace
• Carbon credit trading
• Engineered carbon removal
• B2B commodity platform
• Pyrolysis materials sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberengstringen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commission-based Brokerage for Sellers: Biochar producers pay a commission fee when they successfully sell biochar through the platform. This is a transaction-fee model where Enchar takes a cut of completed deals.
2. RFQ-based Marketplace Facilitation: Platform facilitates matches between Buyers and Suppliers through a Request for Quote system. Enchar may offer additional services including contract organisation and payment facilitation.
3. CO2 Certification Support Services: Support services for biochar producers including assistance with obtaining CO2 certification using adapted methodologies, preparation of documentation, and management/administration of CO2 credit sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Enchar operates a B2B digital marketplace that connects commercial biochar producers with buyers seeking biochar and engineered carbon-removal credits. Producers register on the Producer Platform (enchar.app), list their products, and close sales through a commission-based brokerage; buyers submit Requests for Quote (RFQs) and receive expert-curated, ranked offers matched to application requirements (materials, industry, agriculture, landscaping, filtration). Enchar additionally provides CO2 certification support via Puro.earth methodologies and contract/logistics coordination.

Product overview

Enchar operates as a biochar market platform consisting of two interconnected offerings: the core Enchar Platform (enchar.co) for matching biochar buyers with producers, and the Producer Platform (enchar.app) for sellers to manage their listings. Additional services include buyer matchmaking with expert biochar characterization, CO2 certification support for carbon credit sales, and the educational Green Carbon Webinar series. The platform serves commercial buyers and suppliers across materials, industry, agriculture, landscaping, and filtration sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enchar Platform (Biochar Marketplace) Core B2B marketplace platform operated at enchar.co that enables procurement and sale of biochar and carbon credits, supporting buyer RFQ submission, producer offers, and brokerage / contract organisation between commercial buyers and suppliers of biochar.
• Producer Platform (enchar.app) Self-service portal for commercial biochar producers to register their business, add and manage biochar product listings, view buyer RFQs, accept deals, and complete transactions under a Brokerage Agreement with Enchar.
• Buyer Matchmaking Service Expert consultation and matching service for commercial biochar buyers: Enchar experts classify buyer requirements, query the biochar profile database, perform matchmaking, deliver a ranked assessment of suitable biochars, and organise purchase agreements and logistics.
• CO2 Certification Support Service Paid support service for biochar producers (and buyers) to obtain CO2 / engineered carbon-removal certification using adapted methodologies (including via Puro.earth), prepare required documentation, and manage the administration of carbon-credit sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 tonne of biochar can store up to 3.2 tonnes of CO2, making significant contribution to emissions reduction targets
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BioFluxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioFlux is a project developer delivering tailor-made pyrolysis solutions to remove carbon, transform waste into value, and make supply chains sustainable. They are presented as a partner on Enchar's website, indicating mutual collaboration in the biochar ecosystem.
• Puro.earthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPuro.earth provides the first crediting platform for engineered carbon removal. Puro's Standard and Registry guarantees high quality carbon removals. Enchar supports producers in obtaining CO2 certification through Puro.earth's methodologies.
• UK Biochar Research CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UK Biochar Research Centre for the Green Carbon Webinar series. The webinar features talks about current research projects and company profiles, positioning Enchar as a thought leader in the biochar space.
• ClimAcceleratorminorOthersAccelerator program supporting Enchar. Listed under 'Supported by' section on the About page, indicating early-stage support and mentorship.
• Swiss Sustainability ChallengeminorOthersSwiss Sustainability Challenge supports sustainable startups. Listed under 'Supported by' section on the About page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pachama: Pachama is a carbon credit marketplace and MRV platform connecting buyers with nature-based and engineered removal projects. It overlaps with Enchar on carbon credit intermediation, though with a much larger platform scope and capital base.
• South Pole: South Pole is a large carbon project developer and credit provider offering nature-based and engineered removal solutions, including biochar projects. It competes indirectly for both biochar producer onboarding and corporate buyer relationships.
• Puro.earth: Puro.earth runs a registry and marketplace for engineered carbon removals, including biochar credits. As both a partner and competitor, it overlaps with Enchar on certified biochar credit issuance but operates a broader removal portfolio at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Patch: Patch offers an API-driven carbon credit platform focused on credits including engineered removals. It competes with Enchar for corporate buyers integrating carbon credit procurement into digital products and operations.
• Cloverly: Cloverly provides an API for purchasing carbon credits, including biochar-based removals. It competes for the same corporate carbon credit buyer wallet with a programmatic delivery model versus Enchar's curated matchmaking approach.
• Carbonable: Carbonable operates a digital marketplace for certified carbon credits with a focus on transparency and traceability. It competes with Enchar in the buyer-facing carbon credit intermediation layer, including for biochar-issued credits.
• Agoro Carbon Alliance: Agoro Carbon Alliance is a soil carbon program that could intersect with biochar-based agricultural carbon credits. It competes for the soil-amendment-driven biochar buyer segment in agriculture.
• Klima: Klima offers a consumer and SME carbon offsetting platform with engineered removal options. It overlaps with Enchar on the demand side for carbon removal credits, though at smaller transaction sizes and broader customer base.
• Boomitra: Boomitra runs a soil carbon credit marketplace targeting agriculture and land-use projects. It competes with Enchar for the buyer side of biochar-driven agricultural carbon removals and is a comparable marketplace model.

Direct peers

• Carbonfuture: Carbonfuture operates a carbon removal credit marketplace that includes biochar alongside other engineered removal pathways. It is the closest direct peer in the biochar carbon credit trading space and competes for the same producer onboarding and buyer relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enchar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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