Aqua Membranes, based in Albuquerque, NM, produces RO membrane elements that use Printed Spacer Technology® to boost system output, extend element life, and reduce energy and operating costs. The company says its products can be swapped into existing RO systems to optimize performance without system redesign. In 2024 the company is set to more than quadruple its revenue, and customer demand is expected to increase further next year. The new capital—structured as a mix of equity and debt—will fund automated production, additional equipment, and a new manufacturing facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. Aqua Membranes also plans to expand its domestic and international team and invest in new sustainable membrane and separation product development. Aqua Membranes produces a patented Printed Spacer Technology® that applies a customized 3D‑printed resin pattern directly to flat sheet membranes, replacing conventional mesh feed spacers. The technology reduces pressure drop, increases membrane surface area in spiral‑wound elements, boosts permeate flow, and reduces membrane fouling. Its spacer integrates into existing reverse osmosis systems to improve capacity and lower capital and operating costs for desalination, food & beverage, and industrial processes. The company says the technology could significantly lower the energy requirements for purified water and cites potential CO2 mitigation benefits. Aqua Membranes is headquartered in Albuquerque, N.M. With new capital, the company plans to advance its manufacturing technology and accelerate commercialization, targeting the food & beverage and residential RO markets. The financing is intended to speed production of its energy‑saving filtration products.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Sep 2020