# i3 Membrane

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/i3-membrane

- Industry: Medical Devices & Equipment
- Headquarters: Dresden, Germany
- Website: www.i3membrane.de
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 29, 2014)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

i3 Membrane GmbH specializes in advanced separation technologies, providing innovative membrane filtration solutions for the life sciences sector, enhancing safety in healthcare and research applications.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, i3 Membrane GmbH focuses on advanced separation technologies for the life sciences industry. The company was established by Stephan Brinke-Seiferth, who has a history of founding other ventures. i3 Membrane has successfully completed 5 deals, with its latest funding round being a Grant in June 2021, amounting to EUR 0.250 mn from the Federal German Environment Foundation.i3 Membrane specializes in advanced separation technologies tailored for the life sciences sector, focusing on Lab/Pharma, Biotech, and Medical applications. The company's core product offerings include a range of membrane filters such as the i3 ONE, i3 TWO, and various coated membranes designed for particle, microplastic, and asbestos analysis. These products are engineered to enhance patient safety and improve hygiene measures across multiple end-use cases, including infection prevention and sterile filtration in hospital settings, dental units, and endoscopy procedures. The company primarily serves healthcare facilities, biotechnology firms, and research laboratories across European markets, North America, and Asia, positioning itself to address complex challenges in modern separation and purification processes.i3 Membrane's revenue is generated through direct sales of its specialized membrane products and filtration solutions to healthcare providers and research institutions. The company typically engages in B2B transactions, establishing partnerships with hospitals and biotech firms that require advanced filtration and separation technologies. Transactions are structured around individual product sales, often complemented by service contracts for filter maintenance and replacement. The pricing model is based on the complexity and specifications of the membrane filtration systems, with flagship products such as the gold-coated and aluminum-coated membranes being key revenue drivers. Service offerings, including filter change services and technical support, further enhance the company's value proposition to its clients.i3 Membrane plans to further develop its product range, focusing on new membrane technologies aimed at enhancing filtration efficiency and safety in clinical applications. The company is actively exploring expansion into North American and Asian markets by 2023, leveraging its recent funding round from June 2021, which raised EUR 0.250 mn, to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 29, 2014 — High-Tech Gruenderfonds, Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg

## Investors

- High-Tech Gruenderfonds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/high-tech-gruenderfonds) — Seed
- Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/innovationsstarter-fonds-hamburg) — Seed