# Claros Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/claros-technologies

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Minneapolis, US
- Website: www.clarostechnologies.com
- Total disclosed funding: $48M
- Latest round: Series B (Jul 14, 2026)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Based in Minnesota, US, founded in 2018, Claros Technologies Inc. provides technical textiles and advanced material with properties like UV-resistant, odor-resistant, moisture-wicking. The company was co-founded by Michelle Bellanca (CEO as of 2026) and John Brockgreitens, Ph.D. In July 2026, Claros Technologies Inc. raised USD 46.90 million in series B funding led by Treehouse Capital, with participation from Daikin America, Inc, Veralto, Bush Foundation, Nord Asset Management, and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The round was part of a larger USD 55 million series B funding.

Claros Technologies' primary offerings include PFAS destruction technologies and functional materials integrated into textiles. The PFAS destruction technology provides a comprehensive approach to managing these persistent chemicals by capturing, concentrating, and safely destroying them from water sources. Additionally, Claros' functional materials are embedded into textile fibers, imparting properties such as UV resistance, odor control, and moisture-wicking capabilities.

The company plans to use the July 2026 funding to scale commercialization of its PFAS destruction and analytical services platform globally.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jul 14, 2026, $47M — Bush Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Community Foundations, Treehouse Capital, Nord Asset Management, Daikin America, Inc
- Series A, Sep 25, 2024, $0.7M — University of Minnesota, F. R. Bigelow Foundation, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Groundswell Ventures, Kureha Corporation, American Century Investments, Open Door Foundation

## Investors

- University of Minnesota — Series A
- F. R. Bigelow Foundation — Series A
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota — Series A
- Ecosystem Integrity Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ecosystem-integrity-fund) — Series A
- Groundswell Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/groundswell-ventures) — Series A
- Kureha Corporation — Series A
- American Century Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/american-century-investments) — Series A
- Open Door Foundation — Series A
- Bush Foundation — Series B
- Saint Paul & Minnesota Community Foundations — Series B
- Treehouse Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/treehouse-capital) — Series B
- Nord Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nord-asset-management) — Series B
- Daikin America, Inc — Series B