Equilibrium, a digitally enabled and full-stack carbon project developer, has announced the completion of a $3 million seed funding round with investments from Kalaari Capital, Peak XV Partners, and Avaana Capital. The company uses a combination of carbon science, digital monitoring, and community-led implementation to deliver verified carbon removals that not only lower emissions but also strengthen India’s food systems against climate-related risks. Equilibrium’s projects include agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, mangrove restoration, and biochar.
These nature-based solutions help sequester carbon, provide alternative income streams for farmers, and transform agricultural and biomass waste into useful products. The funds raised will be used to expand eight ongoing projects across nine states in India, covering 120,000 hectares of land and involving more than 150,000 smallholder farmers. Together, these initiatives are projected to generate over 20 million tonnes of high-quality carbon removal. The company’s model is built for scalability by partnering with established local ecosystem players such as farmer producer organizations (FPOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and agricultural value chain actors.
This strategy makes it possible to create investment-grade, replicable projects even in fragmented smallholder landscapes. Equilibrium integrates region-specific carbon science with digital MRV (measurement, reporting, and verification) systems and waste-to-value methods, turning crop residues and invasive species into pathways for carbon removal and soil improvement. Equilibrium has already demonstrated early success with a $2 million blended finance facility supported by leading global and domestic philanthropic organizations and carbon financiers. This initiative has reduced emissions in paddy and maize supply chains while directly supporting over 10,000 smallholder farmers.
Sampath P, Partner at Kalaari Capital, explained the firm’s investment decision by highlighting Equilibrium’s strong scientific foundation and scalable operations. He said that the company combines deep agricultural and carbon expertise with a digital operating system that enhances the efficiency of its on-ground partners. Its robust dMRV technology allows high-frequency, auditable tracking, while its disciplined approach to governance and financial management ensures the creation of reliable, long-term carbon assets. Equilibrium’s founder, Siddhanth Jayaram, emphasized the company’s long-term mission, stating that scaling durable carbon removal requires sustained capital and patient ambition.
He noted that after securing impact and carbon finance earlier this year, the seed funding will help accelerate the company’s plans to drive permanent shifts toward climate-resilient agriculture. Climate change continues to threaten India’s food security, with unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, and extreme weather affecting crop yields. Equilibrium’s projects aim to strengthen and adapt agricultural supply chains to withstand these challenges.
By combining climate science, technology, and on-ground action, the company has built credibility among global carbon buyers, institutional investors, philanthropic organizations, and local communities. Recent collaborations with global carbon insurance providers, ecological restoration experts, and agricultural research institutions further position Equilibrium for rapid growth. With this funding round, the company is emerging as one of India’s leading platforms for developing large-scale carbon projects.
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