Kerala-based climate-tech startup Carbelim has raised ₹10 crore from the IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund to expand its microalgae-based technology for carbon capture and air purification.

Kerala-based climate-tech startup Carbelim has raised ₹10 crore from the IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund to expand its microalgae-based technology for carbon capture and air purification. The startup develops solutions that use microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide and help improve air quality, bringing together biotechnology and environmental innovation.

Founded by Dr Dr Karthika Gopi and Rahul Babu, Carbelim plans to use the investment to scale its technology, strengthen research and development, and expand its operations. The company has filed 13 patents across India and the US, reflecting its focus on developing scalable solutions for environmental challenges. It is also targeting ₹100 crore in annual turnover as it works to expand its business.