October 7, 2025 — Leads & Copy — Membrion, a ceramic desalination membrane innovator, has completed a $20 million Series B1 funding round. The round was anchored by Pangaea Ventures, PureTerra Ventures, Ecolab Inc., and W. L. Gore & Associates, with participation from The Lewis Family Office and existing investors Safar Partners, Lam Research, Indico Ventures, and Giantleap Capital.
The new funding brings Membrion’s total funding to $43 million since its inception. The funding will fuel rapid growth as the company transforms industrial wastewater into a reusable resource.
Greg Newbloom, founder and CEO of Membrion, expressed enthusiasm for the new investors, highlighting their shared conviction in water circularity and resource reclamation. Sarah Applebaum, Partner at Pangaea, noted Membrion’s exciting commercial inflection point and the value it brings to industrial customers. Calvin Emanuel, vice president and general manager, Sustainable Growth Solutions at Ecolab Inc., emphasized the company’s commitment to circular water management solutions.
Nic Pannekeet, managing partner at PureTerra Ventures, expressed excitement in supporting Membrion’s technical and commercial progress. Ed Rubin, venture fund leader for W. L. Gore & Associates, highlighted Membrion’s ability to efficiently recover wastewater in extreme industrial environments.
Membrion’s solutions enable the reclamation and reuse of up to 98% of industrial wastewater. The solutions are gaining adoption across industries for their flexibility, customizability, and seamless integration into existing facilities.
Contact: Greg Newbloom, founder and chief executive officer of Membrion.
Source: Membrion
