Talal Hassan, Founder and CEO of 44.01, commented:
“Winning the Earthshot Prize was a huge moment for 44.01. It gave us resources, credibility, and connections to help accelerate our scale-up and expand internationally. Future Planet Capital’s investment built on that momentum, bringing a shared vision for scalable, cost-effective climate solutions. Together, we’re moving faster towards our goal of eliminating CO₂ safely and permanently.”
Ed Phillips, Managing Director at FPC, added:
“44.01’s technology addresses one of the most pressing challenges of our time - how to permanently remove CO₂ at scale, without billions of dollars of infrastructure. We were impressed by the team’s ambitious vision, and ability to execute. Winning the Earthshot Prize helped validate their approach on a global stage, opening doors to partnerships that will help them scale even faster. For us, it was a powerful signal that 44.01 had both the innovation and the momentum to make a lasting difference.”
Louisa Tholstrup, Head of Investment Portfolio at The Earthshot Prize said:
"We’re immensely proud of 44.01 and the remarkable progress they’ve achieved. Their rapid scaling and growing impact are a testament to Talal’s exceptional leadership and to what’s possible when optimism and urgency come together to drive climate action. We’re equally delighted to work with partners like Future Planet Capital, who share our mission and continue to champion groundbreaking solutions making a real difference in the world."
