Grain Ecosystem, a digital platform streamlining the development of waste-to-value projects through a trusted partner network and modern infrastructure powered by AI, announced a seed round led by Elevate Ventures, with participation from SNØCAP, SE Ventures, Helidoni Ventures, and a network of experienced cleantech investors and operators.
Grain Ecosystem’s platform also digitizes the slow and fragmented process of developing waste-to-value projects, helping organic waste producers from independent agribusinesses to national corporations reduce costs and unlock new revenue streams through carbon markets, as well as other environmental incentives.
SE Ventures, the $1+ billion climate & industrial tech venture fund backed by Schneider Electric, is the pre-seed investor in Grain Ecosystem. And it brings strategic synergy to the company’s vision through its network of facilities of clients in the food, beverage, and forestry industries.
Grain Ecosystem will use the funding to scale its platform capabilities, expand customer engagement, and dramatically boost access to turnkey decarbonization solutions in strategic sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and food processing.
KEY QUOTES:
“Grain Ecosystem solves a very real problem for our region. Agriculture accounts for more than 10 percent of Indiana’s GDP; everyone in the agriculture sector is impacted by the complexity of turning waste into revenue. Grain Ecosystem offers an elegant and scalable solution to transform waste into value.”
- Christopher Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures
“This investment is a strong validation of our mission and recognizes our momentum in this critical field. Our unique and easy to use platform, designed with and for project owners, makes it possible for organizations to design, build and operate waste-to-value projects. With this investment, we’re accelerating our ability to deliver impact at scale.”
- Ryan Letourneau, CEO of Grain Ecosystem
“Grain Ecosystem’s approach unlocks access to energy and carbon markets in a way that’s actionable for operators. The Grain Ecosystem platform reduces complexity, opening up access to credits, incentives, and verified outcomes—making decarbonization practical for the real economy.”
- Gregoire Viasnoff, Board Member representing SE Ventures
“Grain Ecosystem is building a foundation for the next generation of climate infrastructure. Their early traction and clear path to scale make them one of the most exciting companies in the waste-to-value ecosystem today.”
- Jonathan Azoff, General Partner of SNØCAP
