COMPANY
Planeteers was founded in Hamburg with a simple idea – to bring science and engineering together for measurable climate impact. Rooted in research at the University of Hamburg, the company grew from an early prototype built in a small garage in Hamburg-Eimsbuettel into a focused effort to translate proven geochemistry into practical climate technology.
Planeteers was founded by engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs in Hamburg in December 2022 – combining industry experience, ocean science, and entrepreneurship.
Guided by our purpose to turn the tide for a livable future, we develop science-based technologies that remove CO₂ where it matters most: directly at emission sources and within the ocean’s natural systems. We keep the emphasis on what can be measured and verified – pairing careful engineering with transparent monitoring.
What started as an experiment has grown into a mission-driven company building scalable, verifiable solutions for permanent carbon removal. We aim to advance a livable future for all – by turning rigorous science into reliable operations — project by project, site by site.
We envision a world where carbon removal is an integral part of global infrastructure — operating seamlessly across industries, cities, and coastlines.
By turning proven science into scalable solutions, we aim to make CO₂ removal as routine and reliable as clean water or renewable energy.
Our vision is to be a key lever for a livable planet — advancing a future where technology, integrity, and measurable impact align to restore balance to Earth’s systems. Together, we turn the tide from vision to action — building the foundation for a balanced, livable planet.
Award-winning impact
Our work has been recognized with two of Germany’s most respected awards for entrepreneurship and sustainability:
the Hamburg Founder Award 2024 (Hamburger Gründerpreis 2024) and the German Sustainability Award 2025 (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis 2025).
These honors validate our mission to turn rigorous science into scalable, measurable CO, removal – with integrity, transparency, and real-world implementation at the core.
Partner with Planeteers to make carbon removal part of your operations. Our technology integrates with existing industrial and municipal systems, enabling measurable, permanent climate impact.
2023 – First days in our Garage
2023 – ILA2023 Malaysia Flo Birner on stage
2023 – Hamburg Investors Network Pitch Award
2024 – Frank on stage May Ocean Deep Tech Day Kiel
2024 – May signing SEED ROUND
2024 – October International Lime Association Conference Oslo Frank on stage
2024 – Pilot at AZV Südholstein in Hetlingen
2024 – Pilot in Kiel
2024 – Pilot in Wuppertal
2024 – Pilot in Hamburg
2024 – Pilot Upgrade
2024 – September WINNER Gründerpreis (mit Bürgermeister Tschentscher)
2025 – December Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis ALL WINNERS Frank on stage
2025 – December Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis WINNER Frank on stage
2025 – May Hamburg Sustainability Conference
2025 – October Isometric validation Site Visit HETLINGEN
2025 – Team Retreat at Wir bauen Zukunft in Gallin
2025 – Team Retreat at Wir bauen Zukunft in Gallin
2025 – NEP (Negative Emissions Platform) Event Brussels Frank on Stage
2026 – Grand opening of our plant in Hetlingen
The Team
Milestones
2030s
2027 / 2028
2026
2025
2024 — Field Pilot & Recognition
2023 Validation & Prototype
2022 Foundation
Questions & Answers