Barocal
Builds refrigerant-free heating and cooling technology spun out of Cambridge to replace conventional HVAC refrigerants with alternative thermal systems.
Overview
Barocal is a Cambridge spin-out developing refrigerant-free heating and cooling technology intended as an alternative to conventional HVAC systems. The company targets commercial and industrial heating and cooling applications and positions its products to address regulatory and environmental pressures on fluorinated refrigerants. Barocal's key differentiator is its refrigerant-free approach and academic origins; public reporting records a Seed round of €8.5M (reported $10M) on 2026-05-04 to advance product development and commercialization. The funding is earmarked to support engineering and market entry for customers seeking alternatives to conventional refrigerants.
Funding History
Cambridge spin-out Barocal raises €8.5 million Seed round for refrigerant-free heating and cooling tech
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has Barocal raised in total?
- Barocal has raised a total of $10M across 1 funding round.
- Who are Barocal's investors?
- Barocal's investors include Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, World Fund, Breakthrough Energy Discovery, IP Group.
- What does Barocal do?
- Barocal is a Cambridge spin-out developing refrigerant-free heating and cooling technology intended as an alternative to conventional HVAC systems. The company targets commercial and industrial heating and cooling applications and positions its products to address regulatory and environmental pressures on fluorinated refrigerants. Barocal's key differentiator is its refrigerant-free approach and academic origins; public reporting records a Seed round of €8.5M (reported $10M) on 2026-05-04 to advance product development and commercialization. The funding is earmarked to support engineering and market entry for customers seeking alternatives to conventional refrigerants.
- Where is Barocal headquartered?
- Barocal is headquartered in Cambridge, UK.
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