# ProofPlus™

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/proofplus

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: Framingham, US
- Website: www.proofplus.co
- Total disclosed funding: $7.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 11, 2023)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Framingham, US, and founded in 2013 by CEO David Zamarin, DetraPel, Inc., a.k.a. DetraPel is an advanced chemicals manufacturing company that provides hydrophobic liquid repellent spray intended to remove dirt from fabrics and shoes. The company utilizes nanoparticle technology to develop a breathable, durable, and superhydrophobic repellent coating for textiles as well. In September 2023, ProofPlus raised USD 7.6 million in Series A funding co-led by investors Material Impact Fund, and INX International, with participation from  Touchdown Ventures, FitzGate Ventures, Boro Capital, Icebook Investments, and other investors.

The company provides water-based, PFAS-free coatings that repel liquids, resist stains, reduce odors, and keep moisture at bay, protecting materials; fluorochemical-free advanced materials designed to enhance workers’ safety, hygiene, and protection against viruses; environmentally-friendly coatings that improve weather ability by providing water resistance and excellent water beading to wood, concrete, and other substrates; paper and cardboard treatments that offer water repellency with printability for packaging, food containers, and more. DetraPel also offers fabric protectors, sanitizers, stain removers, clean AF disinfectants, leather care, professional protectors, pet stain and odor removers, baby gear and fabric protectors, and more.

The company intends to use the September 2023 funding to strengthen the position of its industrial arm Impermea Materials.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 11, 2023, $7.6M — Touchdown Ventures, Material Impact Fund, Fitz Gate Ventures, Boro Capital, INX International Ink Co.

## Investors

- Touchdown Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/touchdown-ventures) — Series A
- Material Impact Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/material-impact-fund) — Series A
- Fitz Gate Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fitz-gate-ventures) — Series A
- Boro Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boro-capital) — Series A
- INX International Ink Co. — Series A