Sistema.bio Raises $53M for Global Carbon Credit Farming

Sistema.bio has successfully raised $53 million to fuel its innovative FarmCarbon climate finance vehicle. This significant capital injection, announced on March 17, 2026, is set to accelerate the deployment of over 90,000 biodigesters globally, directly impacting agricultural practices and carbon emission reduction targets.

The funding round saw robust participation from prominent entities, with BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts, British International Investment (BII), and the Shell Foundation leading the charge. This consortium's backing underscores the growing investor confidence in nature-based solutions and their potential for both environmental and financial returns. Sistema.bio, established in 2010, brings a wealth of experience, having already engaged with more than 200,000 users across 35 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

FarmCarbon operates on a novel pre-financing model designed to unlock the value of future carbon credits for farmers. By securing emissions reductions upfront, the fund enables farmers to access these benefits immediately, often in the form of reduced costs for biodigester technology. In return, farmers transfer the rights to the carbon credits generated by their biodigesters to the fund. This mechanism not only provides farmers with essential tools for waste management and energy production but also incentivizes participation in carbon markets.

The initiative is projected to achieve substantial environmental impact, with estimates suggesting over 9 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions reductions. This ambitious target is supported by a sophisticated digital measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) system, ensuring transparency and accountability. The project has already garnered recognition for its quality, securing an ex-ante AAe rating from BeZero Carbon and a Core Carbon Principles label, signaling its adherence to high standards in carbon project development.

Alexander Eaton, CEO and Co-founder of Sistema.bio, highlighted the strategic importance of FarmCarbon, stating, “FarmCarbon builds on that proven solution by bringing climate finance directly to farmers and enabling them to co-invest in energy, productivity, health, and climate outcomes on their own farms.” This sentiment was echoed by Jonathan Dean, Deputy Head of Natural Capital & Impact Private Equity at BNPP AM Alts, who noted the investment offers an opportunity to scale a “relatively low-risk, high-quality carbon project with potentially significant co-benefits for rural populations.”

Looking ahead, FarmCarbon aims to mobilize over $1 billion in climate finance within the next decade, positioning itself as a key player in the burgeoning field of agricultural carbon finance. This latest funding round follows a $3.5 million investment Sistema.bio received from Novastar Ventures in early 2025, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory in securing capital for its impactful solutions. The biodigester technology converts livestock waste into biogas for energy and organic fertilizer, offering a trifecta of benefits: reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved sanitation, and enhanced agricultural productivity.