Counteract

Counteract is a London-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. The firm provides financial and strategic support to engineer and scientist entrepreneurs developing innovative technologies to capture or store greenhouse gases. Its strategy targets emerging businesses crucial for mitigating climate change through direct technological intervention.

Founded in 2020, Counteract emerged from a conviction that carbon removal investment is essential for global well-being. Co-founded by individuals including Andrew Shebbeare, the firm's team comprises entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers committed to responsibly scaling the carbon removal industry. This collective expertise guides their cultivation of foundational climate technologies.

Counteract empowers early-stage founders and scientific teams to translate novel carbon removal concepts into viable ventures. The firm's vision is to catalyze five gigatons of CO2e removal by 2050, positioning scalable carbon removal technologies as a pivotal component in addressing the global climate crisis.