# PolyCera Membranes

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

- Industry: Power & Utilities
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.polyceramembranes.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 11, 2018)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

PolyCera Membranes provides advanced membrane technology solutions specializing in water and wastewater treatment applications, focusing on high-performance filtration products for diverse industrial needs.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, US, PolyCera Membranes focuses on innovative membrane technology. The company raised USD 9.0 mn in Series A funding in June 2018, led by Kairos Ventures, with participation from Bluestem Capital Company and Wolfen Group. The company has conducted one deal to date.PolyCera, Inc. specializes in advanced membrane technology solutions for water and wastewater treatment applications. The company’s flagship products include the PolyCera® Hydro and PolyCera® Titan membranes, designed for ultra-filtration processes. The PolyCera® Hydro features a sub-20 nm pore size for tap water filtration, achieving a high log removal rate of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa while maintaining a sustainable flux rate and fouling tolerance. In contrast, the PolyCera® Titan, with a sub-5 nm pore size, addresses industrial wastewater treatment challenges by offering superior stability against oils, hydrocarbons, and varying pH and temperature conditions. PolyCera’s membranes are utilized within their proprietary Spiral Monolith® modules, engineered for both low-energy dead-end and high-fouling cross-flow operations, maximizing process uptime and water recovery. These products are marketed globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), integrators, and operators, particularly in regions such as Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.The revenue model for PolyCera, Inc. is structured around B2B transactions, focusing on long-term partnerships and distribution agreements. The company has established a two-year rolling distribution agreement with Inaqua, facilitating the representation of its membrane products across 25 countries. This partnership model allows for consistent engagement with clients in various markets, ensuring a steady flow of orders and ongoing support for product integration and maintenance. Transactions involve the sale of PolyCera’s specialized membrane products, targeting OEMs and industrial operators who require tailored solutions for water filtration and treatment, with pricing reflecting the advanced technology of their flagship offerings.PolyCera Membranes plans to utilize the recent Series A funding of USD 9.0 mn raised in June 2018 to support the development of new products and expand into new markets. The upcoming products will enhance their existing membrane technology, aimed at further improving water treatment efficiency. The company is particularly focused on expanding its presence in emerging markets within Asia and Latin America by 2025, leveraging its innovative membrane solutions to cater to the growing demand for effective water treatment in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 11, 2018, $9M — Bluestem Capital Company, Kairos Ventures, Wolfen Group

## Investors

- Bluestem Capital Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bluestem-capital-company) — Series A
- Kairos Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kairos-ventures) — Series A
- Wolfen Group — Series A