# Active Membranes

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/active-membranes

- Industry: Power & Utilities
- Headquarters: Moorpark, US
- Website: www.activemembrane.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 9, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Established in 2022 and based in California, US, Active Membranes engages in the research, and development of technology used in membrane desalination that allows to address global fresh water scarcity. In July 2024, Active Membranes raised seed funding led by investors Natural Ventures, Echo River Capital, and Pacifica Water Solutions. The firm as of July 2024, is led by its co-founders, Arian Edalat (CEO), Eric Hoek (Inventor), David Jassby (Inventor), and Rick Wolfen (Advisor).

Active Membranes offers an electro-active anti-scaling and anti-fouling desalination membrane technology-based solution that simplifies the process design for minimal pre-treatment and increasing freshwater recovery. The company's product is available in spiral wound desalination membrane modules and has diverse applications such as Desalination: Ideal for treating high-mineral content brackish water and seawater, Active Membranes excel in scale prevention and biofouling resistance, enhancing boron rejection, and minimizing brine discharge. Water Reuse: Applied in oil and gas-produced water treatment, the firm's solutions optimize brine management and enable efficient reuse, supporting environmental sustainability, and Point of Use/Point of Entry (POU/POE): tailored for residential and commercial use, Active Membranes facilitate advanced filtration systems for clean drinking water and specialized applications like in-home dialysis.

The company plans to utilize the July 2024 funding to expand the its technological development and commercialization.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 9, 2024 — Echo River Capital, Natural Ventures, Pacifica Water Solutions, LLC

## Investors

- Echo River Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/echo-river-capital) — Seed
- Natural Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/natural-ventures) — Seed
- Pacifica Water Solutions, LLC — Seed