INTERVIEW: VC capital to flow to CDR projects that don’t need policy support during era of Trump uncertainty

Published 21:32 on October 15, 2025 / Last updated at 21:32 on October 15, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Insights (Interviews), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The Trump administration’s mass termination of US DOE grants is causing carbon removal (CDR) VC investors to shift their attention to technologies and companies that don't rely as much on policy support, especially those that can create revenue streams beyond carbon credit sales.
The Trump administration’s mass termination of US DOE grants is causing carbon removal (CDR) VC investors to shift their attention to technologies and companies that don't rely as much on policy support, especially those that can create revenue streams beyond carbon credit sales.


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