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ClearFluent

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AI-driven industrial wastewater treatment and resource recovery

Deal Size

$41M

Stage

Series B

Sector

Industrial Wastewater

Location

San Jose, CA

Announced: February 28, 2026

Deal Overview

ClearFluent deploys modular, AI-controlled wastewater treatment systems for industrial facilities that recover valuable resources—phosphorus, nitrogen, metals, and clean water—from process wastewater. Traditional industrial wastewater treatment is a cost center; ClearFluent turns it into a revenue stream. Their systems reduce treatment costs by 45% while generating saleable byproducts. Currently deployed at 28 industrial sites across food processing, mining, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Key Highlights

  • 45% reduction in wastewater treatment costs
  • Recovers phosphorus, nitrogen, and trace metals
  • 28 industrial deployments across 3 sectors
  • $9.5M ARR growing 140% YoY

Founders

  • Dr. Nina Volkov
  • Hassan El-Masri

Investors

  • WasteVC
  • Valor Equity Partners
  • XN

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