DACLab has emerged from stealth with USD $3 million in seed funding and the launch of Kelvin, its first commercial direct air capture (DAC) system. The round was backed by YouWeb’s Peter Relan, Silver Lake co-founder Dave Roux and Woven Earth Ventures, among others.

The company claims Kelvin is the most energy-efficient DAC system to date, consuming less than 1,800 kWh per tonne of CO₂ captured. At current scale it delivers capture at $500 per tonne, with a pathway to $250 as production expands. The modular units, designed for mass production, can be applied to e-fuels synthesis or large-scale sequestration projects.

DACLab’s patented low-temperature TVSA process operates at just 70°C, allowing integration with waste heat and lowering operating costs. The system has logged more than 2,000 hours of pilot testing, demonstrating durability and efficiency. Early partnerships include a major CO₂ sequestration operator and an aviation fuel producer, with larger 1,000-tonne modules now in development.

With aviation and shipping industries seeking affordable carbon removal and feedstocks for synthetic fuels, DACLab sees Kelvin as a practical step toward scaling carbon capture beyond costly pilots to full industrial deployment.