Bringing trust to carbon removal with radical transparency
Supercritical is on a mission to bring radical transparency to the carbon removal market, empowering businesses to make informed, confident decisions with our marketplace.
Introducing Supercritical
Our marketplace
Our marketplace delivers the transparency you need with price, availability, and quality data across multiple pathways. Our rigorous vetting protocol evaluates over 100 dimensions, from climate science and environmental impact to delivery risk and social benefits, ensuring you can confidently source high-quality carbon removal credits.
Who we are
Meet the founders
Supercritical was founded in 2021 by CEO Michelle You and CTO Aaron Randall.
They worked together for many years, building Songkick to 20 million monthly unique users and $100m in GTV, raising from YC, Index, and Sequoia before exiting to Warner Music Group.
Michelle is a former venture partner at LocalGlobe, where she focused on climate investments, and is a member of the TechZero task force.
Vetting expertise
Our scientists
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Dr Mai Bui
Director of Climate Science
Holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Monash University, where she focused on post-combustion CO₂ capture from brown coal flue gas. Previously serving as a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, and co-leading the Clean Fossil and Bioenergy Research Group.
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Dr Genevieve Hodgins
Climate Scientist
Holds an EngD in Carbon Capture and Storage and Cleaner Fossil Energies from the University of Nottingham. Previously managed the UK government-funded GGR-D Biochar Demonstrator, the UK's largest biochar field trial.
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Paula McGregor
Climate Scientist
Holds an MA in Geography from the University of Edinburgh and brings 6 years experience in evaluating forest protection programs, remote sensing technologies, and international development.
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James Burrows
Climate Scientist
Holds a Master of Science degree in Biodiversity, Conservation and Management from the University of Oxford.
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Charlie Watson
Climate Scientist
Holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.
Proven professionals
The team you can trust
Supercritical's team is a powerhouse of some of the very best in climate, product, tech, and commercial fields.
We have rapidly grown to become a leader in the carbon removal market with significant backing from some of the best investors in the world, including Lightspeed Venture Partners, GreenCode Ventures, and MMC Ventures.
Let’s talk
Find out how we can help you accelerate your climate plan today.