Claros is a technology company.
Claros has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round.
Claros has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Claros Technologies is a technology company specializing in PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as "forever chemicals") testing, analytical services, and destruction technologies to enable sustainable resource use.[1][4] Founded in 2018 and incubated at the University of Minnesota, it offers ClarosTechUV™ for high-flow, cost-effective PFAS destruction (99.99% elimination, including ultra-short chains) and ClarosLabs™ for advanced detection via methods like CIC and high-resolution mass spectrometry, serving industries facing environmental regulations and remediation needs.[1][3][4] With $27.3M in total funding, including a $22M Series B and $10M convertible note in August 2025, Claros demonstrates strong growth momentum through partnerships like Kureha Corporation and facility expansions in Minneapolis.[3][5]
The company solves the global PFAS crisis—persistent chemicals linked to health risks in water, soil, air, and human tissue—by providing scalable, science-driven solutions for detection, management, and permanent destruction without creating new waste, targeting businesses, manufacturers, and organizations in wastewater treatment and sustainable materials.[1][3][4]
Claros Technologies was founded in 2018 by Michelle Bellanca (CEO & Co-Founder) and Abdennour Abbas (CTO & Co-Founder), emerging from incubation at the University of Minnesota as a response to the urgent need for PFAS remediation technologies.[1][5] The idea stemmed from advancing science and engineering to tackle "forever chemicals" that resist natural breakdown, with early focus on innovative destruction methods and analytical tools.[1][4] Pivotal moments include evolving into a full-service PFAS lab and innovation hub, securing strategic investments like Kureha's Series B participation for commercialization, and raising $10M in 2025 to accelerate global deployment of ClarosTechUV™.[3][5] Headquartered in Minneapolis with expanded research facilities, the company has grown to 26 employees, fostering a mission-driven culture emphasizing sustainability and team collaboration.[1][3]
(Note: A separate entity named Claros associated with Red Cell Partners focuses on AI power management, but query context aligns with Claros Technologies' PFAS focus.[2])
Claros rides the PFAS remediation megatrend, driven by stricter global regulations, rising environmental awareness, and health risks from forever chemicals pervasive in products, water, and ecosystems.[1][4] Timing is critical amid escalating bans and litigation, with market forces like industrial demand for compliant, scalable solutions favoring Claros' high-flow tech over slower alternatives.[3][7] It influences the cleantech ecosystem by enabling industries (e.g., manufacturing, textiles) to achieve circular economy goals, partnering with firms like Kureha for commercialization, and setting standards in analytical precision amid growing enforcement.[1][3][5]
Claros is poised for explosive growth with $10M fresh capital fueling ClarosTechUV™ global rollout and facility scaling, targeting high-demand sectors amid intensifying PFAS regulations.[5] Trends like circular economy mandates, advanced materials innovation, and climate tech investment will propel it, potentially expanding into broader sustainability platforms. Its influence may evolve from niche destroyer to ecosystem leader, empowering industries to inherit a healthier planet—fulfilling its founding mission to innovate for generations ahead.[1][4]
Claros has raised $10.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Claros's investors include Also Capital, Alumni Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, Daft Capital, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Paradox Capital, Saga, Stellar Capital, The Hit Forge, Virginia Venture Partners, Austin Ogilvie.
Claros has raised $10.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Seed in November 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | $10.0M Seed | Also Capital, Alumni Ventures, Caffeinated Capital, Daft Capital, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Paradox Capital, Saga, Stellar Capital, The Hit Forge, Virginia Venture Partners, Austin Ogilvie, Joao Otavio Oliverio, Justin Mateen, Mattia Astori, Sahin Boydas, Sohila Zadran, Vineet Jain, William Miller |