Biochar Industrial Group

Bassed in South Africa, Biochar Industrial Group is a climate technology company that helps food-processing businesses convert agricultural waste into biochar, generating durable carbon removal credits, supporting soil restoration, and creating new revenue opportunities. Founded in 2005 and based in South Africa, founded by its co-founder Ikenna Nzewi and Uzoma Ayogu. Biochar Industrial Group specializes in converting agricultural and industrial waste into biochar. In September 2026, Biochar Industrial Group raised USD 1.

5 million in seed funding led by investor Breega, with participation from other investors Catalyst Fund and Mulago Foundation. Ikenna Nzewi is serving the role of CEO. BIG provides Biochar-as-a-Service solutions for food processors, financing, installing, and operating industrial pyrolysis systems that convert agricultural residues into biochar. The company produces durable carbon removal credits, supports carbon-market participation, delivers soil-enhancing biochar products, and helps factories create value from waste streams.

The company generates revenue through partnerships with food-processing facilities, biochar production services, carbon removal credit creation and sales, and shared-profit arrangements from waste conversion projects. Additional value is created through carbon-market participation, helping industrial clients monetize agricultural residues while reducing disposal costs. The company will use the September 2026 funding to expand its operational capabilities.