Ecospears is a technology company.
Ecospears has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Ecospears has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ecoSPEARS is a cleantech company founded in 2017 that develops sustainable, green chemistry-based technologies for remediating contaminated soil, sediment, and water by extracting and destroying persistent organic pollutants (POPs) like PCBs, dioxins, PFAS, PAHs, and DDT.[1][2][3] Its core products include ecoSPEARS for in-situ sediment cleanup and ecoĀINA for ex-situ soil washing, both using non-toxic processes at ambient conditions with lower water, energy, and emissions than traditional methods, serving industrial sites, brownfields, and waterways.[1][2] At Series A stage with $4.3M raised (last round $2M about a year ago), ecoSPEARS holds 4 patents in geotechnical engineering, hydrology, and microbiology, positioning it as a scalable solution for global environmental cleanup aligned with UNEP Stockholm Convention standards.[1][2]
ecoSPEARS emerged in 2017 in Altamonte Springs, Florida, as an environmental technology firm leveraging green chemistry and NASA-developed technologies to tackle "forever chemicals" like PFAS and PCBs that persist in soil, sediment, and water.[1][2] While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the company was born from the need to disrupt inefficient, high-emission remediation methods, focusing initially on sediment technologies before expanding to soil solutions.[2] Early traction includes recognition in IPEN's Non-Combustion Technology list and UNEP's Best Available Techniques guidance, plus 4 patents filed on remediation processes, marking pivotal validation in cleantech.[1][2]
ecoSPEARS rides the global push for PFAS/PCB remediation amid rising regulations on forever chemicals, with U.S. impacts alone highlighting massive contamination in air, soil, and water.[2] Timing aligns with net-zero mandates and UNEP/IPEN frameworks, where traditional incineration falls short on emissions/sustainability.[2] Market forces like industrial brownfield redevelopment, mining wastewater needs, and climate-driven cleanup funding favor its low-impact tech over competitors like Aquasaic (metal recovery).[1] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering non-combustion POP destruction, enabling scalable deployment for contaminated sites worldwide and accelerating cleantech adoption in environmental services.[2][3]
ecoSPEARS is poised for expansion with its Series A momentum, recent $2M raise, and UNEP endorsements, likely targeting commercial pilots in high-need areas like U.S. Superfund sites or global sediment hotspots.[1][2] Trends like stricter PFAS bans, green infrastructure bills, and AI-optimized remediation will amplify its growth, potentially unlocking Series B funding for worldwide modular deployments. Its influence could evolve from innovator to standard-setter in sustainable cleanup, redefining how we achieve a toxin-free environment—ushering in the net-zero remediation era it champions.[2]
Ecospears has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Ecospears's investors include Kirenaga.
Ecospears has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in February 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2019 | $2.0M Seed | Kirenaga |