Takeaways

• Isometric has secured $40 million in Series A funding to expand its AI certification platform into carbon, energy, fuels, materials, and other industrial sectors.
• The company aims to improve the way industrial claims are verified by combining AI-driven analysis with expert human oversight.
• Investors see growing demand for reliable certification as regulators, businesses, and financial institutions seek stronger proof behind climate and sustainability claims.

London-based startup Isometric has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round as it looks to expand its AI certification platform across a broader range of industries. The company, which built its reputation in carbon removal certification, now plans to bring its technology to energy, fuels, materials, and other industrial markets.

The funding round was led by AVP, formerly known as AXA Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Lowercarbon Capital and Plural. Prominent investors John Doerr and Walter Kortschak also contributed to the round.

The fresh capital will help Isometric accelerate the development of its AI Certification Platform and target a rapidly growing Industrial Certification Market that consultants estimate could be worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

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Using AI to Improve Verification

At the center of Isometric’s expansion strategy is Certify, a platform designed to evaluate and validate industrial claims using artificial intelligence. The system analyzes large volumes of information from multiple sources, including sensors, satellite imagery, laboratory results, and supply chain records.

Rather than depending heavily on traditional spot audits, the platform reviews millions of data points to identify inconsistencies and potential risks. Cases requiring deeper judgment are then referred to human experts for assessment.

According to the company, this approach helps address a long-standing challenge in certification: balancing speed with accuracy. As Climate Disclosure requirements become more demanding, organizations increasingly need verification systems that can deliver reliable results without slowing business operations.

Building on Carbon Removal Success

Isometric first established itself in the Carbon Markets sector, where concerns about credit quality and project integrity have drawn significant attention from buyers and regulators.

The company says it has contracted to certify more than 16 million tonnes of carbon removal and currently supports over 200 projects. Its customer base includes major corporations such as Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Boeing, and Anglo American.

In late 2024, Isometric became the first Carbon Removal Certification registry to receive accreditation from key industry bodies involved in maintaining standards for voluntary and aviation carbon markets. Those recognitions helped strengthen confidence in the company's verification framework.

Expanding into New Climate Markets

The startup now plans to apply the same verification model to other areas, including methane and superpollutant reduction projects, Low-Carbon Energy initiatives, sustainable fuels, and low-emission materials.

The move comes as governments and regulators introduce stricter requirements for environmental reporting and sustainability claims. Investors, customers, and regulators increasingly expect companies to provide credible evidence supporting their climate commitments.

Supporters of the business believe a unified certification system could reduce fragmentation across industries, where different registries and standards often use varying methodologies and reporting practices.

Industry observers note that certification is evolving from a compliance function into a strategic business requirement. Verified claims can influence access to financing, procurement opportunities, regulatory approvals, and corporate reputation.

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With its latest funding round, Isometric is betting that AI will become a core part of the trust infrastructure underpinning future climate and industrial markets. As demand for transparent and defensible data continues to rise, the company hopes its technology can make certification faster, more scalable, and more dependable across the global economy.

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