HazGuard Raises $26M Series A to Destroy 'Forever Chemicals' at Scale
Research Triangle Park-based HazGuard closed a $26M Series A for its mobile PFAS destruction technology, with EPA regulations creating a $30B+ remediation market.
Research Triangle Park, NC — March 5, 2026 — HazGuard, the PFAS destruction technology company, announced a $26 million Series A round co-led by WasteVC and Congruent Ventures, with participation from EPIQ Capital Group.
Deal Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Round Size | $26M |
| Stage | Series A |
| Co-Lead Investors | WasteVC, Congruent Ventures |
| Use of Funds | Scale manufacturing of mobile units, DOD pilot contracts |
| Technology | Electrochemical oxidation for PFAS destruction |
Why PFAS Destruction Matters
PFAS contamination affects 110+ million Americans' drinking water. The EPA's 2024 MCL standards require treatment at thousands of sites by 2029, creating a $30-50 billion remediation market over the next decade.
Current approaches (activated carbon filtration) don't destroy PFAS—they just move it to another medium. HazGuard's electrochemical process breaks the carbon-fluorine bond, achieving 99.9% destruction of all tested PFAS compounds in a single pass.
Key Differentiators
- Mobile deployment: Containerized units that deploy to contaminated sites, avoiding hazardous material transport
- Broad spectrum: Destroys all 6 EPA-regulated PFAS compounds plus precursors
- No secondary waste: Complete mineralization to fluoride, CO2, and water
- 60% cost advantage over thermal destruction (incineration at >1,100°C)
- Scalable: Units can be parallelized for high-flow applications
Initial Market Focus
HazGuard is targeting three initial market segments:
1. Department of Defense: 700+ military bases with PFAS contamination from firefighting foam (AFFF)
2. Municipal water systems: Thousands of systems exceeding new EPA limits
3. Industrial sites: Semiconductor, textile, and chemical manufacturing facilities
"PFAS contamination is one of the largest environmental liability events in US history," said Dr. Catherine Park, HazGuard CEO. "Our technology provides the only truly permanent solution—actual destruction, not just filtration and concentration."