Octavia Carbon, a Kenyan startup focused on Direct Air Capture (DAC), has raised $3.9 million in seed funding to enhance its carbon removal capabilities. Founded two years ago, Octavia plans to expand its technology to capture up to 1,500 tons of CO2 annually by 2025. The startup’s innovative approach includes liquefying captured carbon for underground storage in Kenya’s Rift Valley, which has optimal geological conditions. Co-founders Martin Freimüller and Duncan Kariuki aim to leverage local renewable energy sources to achieve scalable operations while addressing climate change effectively.