Funding · Climate, Energy & Sustainability

RenewCred launches to improve carbon credit credibility with real-time data

By Startup Enthusiast · 18 February 2026

What they do

RenewCred is a carbon credit registry focused on the Global South, using real-time data for verification

The company raised $467K in seed funding, showing market validation for its approach to carbon credit integrity

RenewCred aims to strengthen early-stage projects through data readiness and improved structuring

RenewCred is a carbon credit registry focused on the Global South, using real-time data for verification.
The company was founded by Abhimanyu Rathi, who has built seven ventures and is now focused on solving credibility issues in carbon markets.
RenewCred aims to strengthen early-stage projects through data readiness and improved structuring.
The company raised $467K in seed funding, showing market validation for its approach to carbon credit integrity.
RenewCred’s approach differs from conventional frameworks by using digital measurement, tailored methodologies, and transparent traceability.

Carbon markets have faced issues like inconsistent data, delayed verification, and double counting, which have weakened confidence.
Traditional carbon registries were built for periodic verification, not continuous monitoring.
RenewCred’s focus on real-time data and transparency aims to address these systemic challenges.

RenewCred is a carbon credit registry that provides a platform for verifying and tracking carbon credits in real time.
The company focuses on the Global South, where carbon credit projects are often located.
RenewCred uses digital measurement and tailored methodologies to ensure transparency and prevent double counting.
The company consults with scientists and domain experts to ensure methodological rigor.
RenewCred aligns with voluntary carbon markets, compliance frameworks, and corporate reporting standards.

The company aims to strengthen early-stage projects through feasibility insights and data readiness.

Product: Net Zero digital MRV platform combining IoT, machine learning, and blockchain to verify carbon removal and emission reductions
Customers: Carbon credit project developers, farmers, agricultural enterprises, and corporate carbon buyers
How it makes money: Fee-for-service verification, registry issuance fees, and carbon credit transaction margins
What sets it apart: Technology-native MRV infrastructure providing transparent, automated data verification tailored for the Global South
Operations: Works with project developers and agricultural networks across India to monetize emissions and waste reduction