- Varaha, an India-based climate tech startup, has secured $20 million in a Series B funding round to scale carbon removal projects in the Global South.
- The company focuses on lower-cost execution and partnerships with farmers and industrial partners, leveraging India's advantages in operating costs and talent.
- Varaha has already removed over 2 million tons of carbon dioxide and secured long-term contracts with major corporations like Google, Microsoft, and Lufthansa.

A: Did you hear about this Indian company, Varaha? It's pretty interesting!
B: No, what happened? Tell me!

A: They just got a lot of money! Like, $20 million!
B: Wow! That's a lot! What do they do?

A: They help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It's called carbon removal. They’re based in India.
B: Oh, like a climate tech company! Cool! So, why did they get so much money?

A: Because people think they can do it cheaper than companies in Europe or North America. They focus on *doing* it well, not inventing new technology.
B: Makes sense. Less expensive is always good, right?

A: Exactly! They work with farmers and companies in Asia and Africa. They use things like regenerative agriculture and biochar.
B: Biochar? That's a new one for me! What’s that?

A: I'm not sure exactly, but it seems like it helps remove carbon from the soil! They sell carbon removal credits to big companies like Google and Microsoft.
B: So, they're helping big companies reduce their carbon footprint?

A: Yep! They've already removed over 2 million tons of carbon dioxide. And they're growing fast!
B: That’s amazing! So where are they expanding now?

A: They're going to Vietnam and Indonesia, and other places in Asia. They're also working with industrial partners to expand even more.
B: That’s great news! It sounds like India is becoming a big player in climate tech.
A: Totally! It's pretty impressive, don't you think?