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We view consistent but ambitious progression as critical to success.
*one ball represents one ton of CO2 removal per year
pre-Seed Stage ~ 0-12 months
pre-Seed Stage ~ 0-12 months
Overarching goal: Prove feasibility with a working prototype
Metric Targets
Drones produced: 1–5 (low-cost prototypes)
Drone version: Cheap sponge or fiber curtain prototype, tested on quadcopters
CO² per year: ~ 1–3 tons total (proof-of-concept only)
Cost per ton: $2,000–$3,000+
Funding needed: $1K–$10K (grants, pitch contests, etc.)
Goal: Build demo, secure small grants, join accelerators
Seed stage ~ year 1-2
Seed stage ~ year 1-2
Overarching Goal: Validate tech, build real V1 drone, early traction
Metric Targets
Drones produced: 5–20 drones
Drone version: PEI curtain/tentacle filters, onboard regen & drop-off
CO² per year: ~100–500 tons/year
Cost per ton: $500–$1,500
Funding needed: ~ $50K–$250K (seed investors, grants)
Goal: Run reliable long-term tests, attract VC or federal grants (ARPA-E, DOE, etc.)
Early stage ~ year 2-4
Early stage ~ year 2-4
Overarching Goal: Optimize design, scale to pilot network, start revenue
Metric Targets
Drones produced: 50–200
Drone version: Solar-assisted, autonomous drop-off, lightweight filter materials
CO² per year: 10,000–30,000 tons/year
Cost per ton: $150–$300
Funding needed: ~ $1M–$5M (early VC, climate tech funds)
Revenue: $250K–$1M/year (via carbon credits)
Goal: Become recognized in carbon markets, possibly partner with cities or NGOs
Growth stage ~ year 4-6
Growth stage ~ year 4-6
Overarching Goal: Full commercialization, brand recognition, national media
Metric Targets
Drones produced: 1,000–10,000+
Drone version: Modular, fast-repair, mass-producible, sub-$100/ton goal reached
CO² per year: 100,000–1 million tons/year
Cost per ton: $30–$80
Funding needed: $10M–$50M+ (Series A/B)
Revenue: $5M–$50M/year
Goal: Compete with BECCS & Climeworks, win major awards & public attention
Expansion stage ~ year 6-10+
Expansion stage ~ year 6-10+
Overarching Goal: Global leader in modular CO₂ removal
Metric Targets
Drones produced: 100,000+ (mass-manufacturing & global fleets)
Drone version: AI-optimized, inflight regen, 24/7 autonomous ops
CO² per year: 100M–1 gigaton/year
Cost per ton: $5–$30
Funding/Valuation: $500M–$10B+
Revenue: $100M–$1B+/year (carbon markets + service contracts)
Goal: Global attention, Nobel Peace Prize–level impact, climate legacy secured
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