Clarke Valve is a technology company.
Clarke Valve has raised $33.0M across 5 funding rounds.
Clarke Valve has raised $33.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Clarke Valve has raised $33.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Clarke Valve's investors include G20 Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Prosperity7 Ventures, Alpha Sigma Capital, Ocean Azul Partners, Cota Capital.
Clarke Valve is an industrial technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced control valves, primarily the patented Dilating Disk™ Valve, a next-generation quarter-turn valve that outperforms traditional globe valves in emissions reduction, size, weight, and reliability.[1][2][4] It serves sectors including oil and gas, aerospace, chemicals, power plants, and water management, solving critical problems like fugitive methane emissions (98% reduction to 2 ppm), cavitation, erosion, and high maintenance costs while enabling Net Zero goals without sacrificing performance.[1][2][3] With over 35 leading oil and gas customers, the company demonstrates strong growth through field-proven installations, API 641 and ISO 15848-1 certifications (A-rated), and a compact, low-torque design that cuts actuator costs and material use by up to 80%.[2][3][4]
Founded in 2011 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island (formerly Shutter Valves), Clarke Valve has built momentum via innovative engineering, earning Safety Integrity Level 3 certification and partnerships, including its recent integration with AMPO POYAM as the new home for Dilating Disk technology.[1][2][6]
Clarke Valve emerged in 2011 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, initially operating as Shutter Valves before rebranding to focus on its breakthrough Dilating Disk™ Valve technology.[1] The company's backstory centers on reimagining valve design with three interlocking petals for torque-seated, precision flow control using PTFE or metal-to-metal sealing and patented rotary stem seals, addressing longstanding industry pain points like emissions and reliability.[2][3] Early traction came from rigorous testing and certifications (API 641 Group A, ISO 15848-1), proving near-zero leakage in real-world oil and gas applications, which attracted over 35 top customers and positioned it as a leader in low-emission solutions.[2][3] A pivotal moment was highlighting the valve's role in methane reduction—25-80 times more potent than CO2—via field data showing 0 ppm leakage, aligning with global regulatory pressures.[1] By leveraging advanced digital design tools in its U.S. facility, Clarke Valve scaled reliably until its recent acquisition-like move to AMPO POYAM, expanding its global footprint.[2][6]
Clarke Valve rides the Net Zero and decarbonization wave in heavy industry, where methane regulations (e.g., EPA fines) and ESG mandates demand low-emission tech amid rising natural gas use.[1][3] Timing is ideal post-2022 methane pledges, as its field-proven, A-rated valves enable operators to comply without performance trade-offs, unlike legacy solutions.[1][2] Market forces like oil/gas transition to cleaner ops, aerospace efficiency needs, and water/chemical sustainability favor its compact, reliable design over bulky globe valves.[1][4] It influences the ecosystem by setting benchmarks—pushing competitors toward rotary, low-leakage innovations—and partnering (e.g., AMPO POYAM) to scale adoption, accelerating industrial valve modernization.[2][6]
Clarke Valve's trajectory points to accelerated global expansion under AMPO POYAM, amplifying Dilating Disk deployment in high-stakes sectors amid tightening emissions rules and electrification trends.[6] Expect growth via licensing, larger sizes, and electric actuator integrations, fueled by AI-optimized manufacturing and case-study validations.[2][5] Evolving regulations and Net Zero deadlines will amplify its edge, potentially dominating premium control valves as industries prioritize low-carbon reliability—cementing its role from niche innovator to ecosystem staple, much like its reimagined valves outpace outdated globe tech.[1][3]
Clarke Valve has raised $33.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Series D in July 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2022 | $5.0M Series D | G20 Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Prosperity7 Ventures | |
| Mar 1, 2020 | $10.0M Series C | Alpha Sigma Capital, Ocean Azul Partners, Prosperity7 Ventures | |
| Sep 1, 2018 | $6.0M Series B | G20 Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Prosperity7 Ventures | |
| Feb 1, 2018 | $10.0M Series B | G20 Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Prosperity7 Ventures | |
| Feb 1, 2016 | $2.0M Venture Round | Cota Capital, Ocean Azul Partners |