announces $10M in fresh funding for first-of-a-kind organic fertilizer plant in Central California —
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FREMONT and DELHI, Calif., March 4, 2025 Nitricity Inc., a California startup electrifying the production of nitrogen fertilizer, today announced $10 million in project funding from a strategic mix of capital providers that includes Elemental Impact and Trellis Climate to build a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) organic fertilizer facility in Delhi, California.Nitricitys FOAK plant represents a major milestone, marking a 100-fold increase in production capacity to achieve commercial-scale volumes. "As one of dozens of FOAKs weve funded, Nitricitys facility proves sustainable fertilizer can be produced at scale while providing local economic benefits, said Danya Hakeem, VP of Portfolio at Elemental Impact. By integrating technology development with meaningful collaboration with local partners, Nitricity is well-positioned to scale rapidly and effectively.Nitricity is a climate-tech startup creating sustainable, organic nitrogen fertilizers by harnessing air, water, renewable energy, and almond shells. For more information, visit www.nitricity.co.Elemental Impact is a nonprofit investing platform with 15 years of experience advancing innovative technology that creates lasting economic and climate benefits across communities. Trellis Climate addresses both financial and systemic barriers by offering risk-tolerant investment capital and sector transformation nonprofit programming, including support for robust partnerships and inclusive decision-making with surrounding communities.