Membrane is a technology company.
Membrane has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
Membrane has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Membrane has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Membrane's investors include Acequia Capital, Cortical Ventures, Index Ventures, Mango Capital, Pentagram Ventures, Alexis Le-Quoc, Amirhossein Malekzadeh, Justin Ziegler.
Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR) is a leading technology company specializing in membrane-based gas separation systems for the petrochemical, natural gas, and refining industries.[1][3][4] It develops, manufactures, and supplies custom-engineered solutions for applications like hydrocarbon recovery, hydrogen purification, nitrogen separation, and CO2 removal, serving global clients in oil & gas processing with modular, scalable systems that enhance efficiency and reduce carbon footprints.[3][4] With over 200 plants deployed worldwide, MTR solves critical separation challenges in demanding environments, prioritizing reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards.[1][3]
Headquartered in Newark, California, with sales offices in Houston, Brussels, and Shanghai, MTR targets petrochemical plants, refineries, and gas facilities, delivering economical alternatives to traditional methods while tracking system performance over their lifetimes.[1][4]
Founded in 1982, MTR began as a pioneer in membrane technology amid growing industry adoption of membranes for gas separation.[1][4] The company marked a pivotal milestone in 1992 with its first commercial system sale to the petrochemical sector, sparking rapid portfolio expansion into natural gas conditioning, LPG recovery, and refinery off-gas purification.[1][3] From modest beginnings, MTR evolved into a global leader by leveraging continuous R&D, growing to 51-200 employees focused on engineering, manufacturing, and sales expertise tailored to industry segments.[1][3]
Key to its trajectory: state-of-the-art membrane development combined with custom engineering, supported by ISO-certified manufacturing in Newark and a worldwide sales network.[1][4]
MTR rides the wave of membrane separation technology's rise as a cost-effective, energy-efficient alternative to cryogenic or absorption methods in oil & gas, amid global pushes for lower emissions and resource recovery.[1][3][4] Timing aligns with tightening regulations on flaring and methane, plus natural gas demand growth, positioning membranes as key enablers for cleaner refining and petrochemical operations.[3][7] Market forces like scalability for remote sites and modular deployment favor MTR, influencing the ecosystem by setting standards for hydrocarbon recovery—over 200 plants demonstrate proven impact—and inspiring hybrid advancements in industrial separations.[3][6]
MTR's trajectory points to expanded dominance in decarbonizing gas processing, with trends like automation, energy-efficient designs, and water reuse models (echoed in broader membrane innovations) shaping growth.[4][7] Expect more mega-contracts in the Middle East and Asia, plus R&D into CO2 capture amid net-zero mandates, evolving its influence from niche leader to essential player in sustainable energy transitions—building directly on its 40+ years of pioneering reliability.[1][4]
Membrane has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in November 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | $4.0M Seed | Acequia Capital, Cortical Ventures, Index Ventures, Mango Capital, Pentagram Ventures, Alexis Le-Quoc, Amirhossein Malekzadeh, Justin Ziegler |