Apolownia

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Location Paris, France
Founded 2024
Latest Stage Seed
Total Raised €1M

Founders

Théo Derache Co-Founder & CEO

About

Apolownia is a Paris-based mission-driven company founded in 2024 that develops high-integrity coastal ecosystem restoration and blue carbon projects 12. Its model combines scientific and technological expertise — satellite remote sensing, geospatial analysis, modelling, drones and 3D modelling, advanced MRV, digital tools and AI — with on-the-ground field expertise to restore natural carbon sinks and regenerate biodiversity 12. Apolownia’s flagship initiative, BlueRizon, is a mangrove restoration project in Java, Indonesia covering more than 3,200 hectares (with potential extension to 4,000+ hectares) that is targeted for official launch in Q3 2026 12.

Funding History

Date Round Amount Lead Co-investors
2026-07-31 Seed €1M LITA Bpifrance, business angels and individual investors 12

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Sources


  1. EU-Startups, “Paris-based Apolownia raises €1 million to scale coastal restoration and blue carbon projects,” July 31, 2026, accessed August 2026. https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/07/paris-based-apolownia-raises-e1-million-to-scale-coastal-restoration-and-blue-carbon-projects/

  2. Carbon Pulse, “French blue carbon developer secures seed funding to expand project in Indonesia,” July 2026, accessed August 2026. https://carbon-pulse.com/537569/