Noya develops innovative, energy-efficient Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Our modular, all-electric technology uses affordable sorbents to capture over 1,000 tons of CO2 per deployment, ensuring long-term impact and providing verified carbon removal credits to help companies achieve net-zero goals.
Noya is tackling the urgent problem of excess carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, which is a major driver of climate change.
R&D Focus
Noya’s area of research and development focuses on energy-efficient, modular, and cost-effective Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that permanently removes CO2 from the atmosphere. Their niche segment includes developing all-electric, water-positive DAC systems with innovative capture chemistry and rapid cycling capability optimized for large-scale carbon removal and reliable, high-quality carbon credits.
Innovative Solution
Noya solves carbon removal by developing an energy-efficient, all-electric Direct Air Capture system that uses affordable, innovative sorbent materials and a modular design for easy scaling. Their water-positive, interruptible process captures CO2 from the air and permanently stores it with transparent, third-party-verified monitoring, providing reliable, high-quality carbon removal credits to help companies achieve net zero.
Solution Effectiveness
Noya’s solution targets capturing 1,000+ tons of CO2 per deployment, aligning with incentives from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to scale cost-effective Direct Air Capture. Their system removes CO2 on timescales of 1,000+ years, ensuring permanent impact. Additionally, their water-positive technology generates significantly more clean water than it consumes, enhancing sustainability in water-stressed regions.
Investment Funding
Last Funding Stage
Early Stage Venture
Total Funding Amount
$22.0M
Last Funding Amount
$22.0M
Startup Stage
Series A
Lead Investors
Union Square Ventures, Y Combinator, Lowercarbon Capital, Bossa Invest, Pioneer Fund
Revenue
$1M to $10M
People
Founders
Daniel Cavero
Josh Santos
Board Members
Andrew Clare
Fred Wilson
Sophie Bakalar
CEO
Josh Santos
About
Noya develops innovative, energy-efficient Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Our modular, all-electric technology uses affordable sorbents to capture over 1,000 tons of CO2 per deployment, ensuring long-term impact and providing verified carbon removal credits to help companies achieve net-zero goals.
Products
Product
– Direct Air Capture (DAC) System – Captures COâ‚‚ from the air.
– Carbon Removal Credits – Provides verified carbon offsets.
– Modular Reactors – Scalable COâ‚‚ capture units.
– MRV System – Tracks and verifies COâ‚‚ removal.
– Water-Positive Tec
Star Product
Direct Air Capture (DAC) System is Noya’s core innovation that efficiently and cost-effectively removes CO₂ directly from the atmosphere on a large scale, using modular, energy-efficient, and water-positive technology, making it the foundation for their carbon removal solutions and verified carbon credits.
Demo Product or Complete Product?
Noya’s first product launch is a modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) system around 2020 using affordable and readily available materials and utilizing a modular and scalable design.
Future Plan
Market Expansion
Noya is aiming to reach $100/ton by 2029, which could open the carbon credit market to traditional purchasers and further incentivize investment in Noya’s Direct Air Capture technology.
Awards and Recognitions
Awards
-Finalist for the 2025 East Bay EDA’s Innovation Awards
– Nominated for The Index Project Award 2023
Media Apperance
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Certifications
Noya has received a notable certification from the California Energy Commission
M&A and Collabs
Collab
Noya collaborated with Johnson Matthey to manufacture its proprietary sorbent, a critical component of its DAC system in 2024
Collab
Noya collaborated with AGC to develop custom COâ‚‚ heat exchangers for integration into cooling towers in 2022
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