R2Crete, a University of Melbourne spinout, secures $750,000 pre-Seed from Genesis Pre-Seed Fund and Uniseed to commercialize concrete recycling technology.
Amount Raised
A$750,000
Round Type
Pre-Seed
MelbourneManufacturingInvestors
Description
R2Crete, a University of Melbourne research spinout, has raised $750,000 in pre-Seed funding to commercialize its patented concrete recycling technology and build a pilot plant. The funding from the university's Genesis Pre-Seed Fund and research commercialization investor Uniseed will support industry trials and commercial partnership development. The company's process converts waste concrete into clean aggregates and cement replacement, claiming up to 75% cement recovery and 50% carbon emissions reduction. Construction of the pilot plant is expected to finish by the end of 2026, with field trials beginning in early 2027.
Quick answer
R2Crete raised A$750,000 in a Pre-Seed round, dated October 1, 2026. Investors: Uniseed and Genesis Pre Seed Fund. R2Crete is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- How much did R2Crete raise?
- R2Crete raised A$750,000 in a Pre-Seed round on October 1, 2026.
- Who invested in R2Crete?
- Uniseed and Genesis Pre Seed Fund are named as investors in this round.
- What does R2Crete do?
- R2Crete is a University of Melbourne spinout that has developed a patented process to turn waste concrete into clean aggregates and cement replacement for use in new concrete.
- Where is R2Crete based and how big is it?
- R2Crete is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Fundz records about 3 employees.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Manufacturing around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as R2Crete that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Lucid Group raised $400M (Debt Financing) on October 9, 2026.
- SINPRO Intelligent Technology raised $15M (Series B) on November 13, 2026.
- XTPL raised $6.5M on November 13, 2026.
- Gama raised $17M (Seed) on November 12, 2026.
- SkyDrive & F&E Aircraft Maintenance (Miami) (FEAM Aero) raised an undisclosed amount on November 12, 2026.
- Biomatter raised $18M (Series A) on November 12, 2026.
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