Recognition highlights companies championing resource security and economic durability Seattle, WA – [January 14, 2026] — Electro-Ceramic Desalination (ECD) membrane innovator, Membrion, has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2026 Global Cleantech 100. This annual list recognizes companies delivering market-ready solutions that advance a cleaner, more resilient global future. This year’s selections focus on competitive pressures around AI infrastructure and … Read More
Membrion secures $20 million to lead the future of industrial water circularity
Series B1 round anchored by Pangaea Ventures, PureTerra Ventures, Ecolab Inc., and W. L. Gore & Associates fuels expansion of sustainable wastewater treatment at commercial scale SEATTLE, October 7, 2024 – Ceramic desalination membrane innovator, Membrion announced the completion of its $20 million Series B1 funding round, anchored by Pangaea Ventures, PureTerra Ventures, Ecolab Inc., and W. L. Gore & Associates. They are … Read More
Membrion Expands Leadership Team and Accelerates Commercial Growth
Membrion expands leadership team and accelerates commercial growth Veteran water executive Patrick Ryan named vice president of sales; advanced materials strategist Chris Kane joins as senior product manager SEATTLE, August 28, 2025 – As demand increases for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment, Membrion is scaling to meet the need. Membrion strengthened its leadership team with two seasoned strategists, bringing fresh vision … Read More
Membrion announces stellar pilot results for novel wastewater reuse solution at 100+ Accelerator Demo Day and Sustainable Innovation Expo
Patented electro-ceramic desalination process enables impressive water circularity rate for Fortune 500 manufacturer SEATTLE, October 29, 2024 – At the 100+ Accelerator program Demo Day in London, Membrion announced impressive data from a successful pilot project with a Fortune 500 global producer of home and personal care products. They showed the ability to treat 85 to 93 percent of wastewater … Read More
Membrion propels expansion of sustainable water solutions with 100+ Accelerator
Membrion propels expansion of sustainable water solutions with 100+ Accelerator Creating cycle of water recovery solves problems for manufacturers’ challenging wastewater streams Seattle, March 12, 2024 – Membrion, the rapidly expanding manufacturer of novel solutions for recycling of harsh wastewater streams, is one of an exclusive group of innovators selected for the 100+ Accelerator. For Membrion, this includes recovering water … Read More
Membrion named Top Innovator at World Economic Forum
Award-winning solution enables industrial facilities to expand capacity and makes recycling wastewater irresistible Seattle, January 17, 2024 – Today, Membrion was named Top Innovator of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Zero Water Waste Challenge. The announcement was made during the cohort announcement at the “Innovation for Freshwater Conservation” session at WEF’s annual meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. “Membrion is honored to … Read More
Membrion names Thomas Mitchell as COO Electro-desalination manufacturer adds scale-up ace to lead operations
Membrion names Thomas Mitchell as COO Electro-desalination manufacturer adds scale-up ace to lead operations Seattle, January 9, 2024 – Growing electro-desalination solution manufacturer, Membrion announced today that Thomas Mitchell, Ph.D. was appointed chief operating officer, effective December 28, 2023. Dr. Mitchell is a veteran leader of successful startups, is known for scaling new products, and has a strong water circularity … Read More
Visionary Cleantech Leader to lead Membrion Board of Directors
Visionary cleantech leader to lead Membrion Board of Directors New chairperson has strong track record guiding sustainability-focused solutions through multinational market expansions Seattle, November 2, 2023 – Electro-ceramic desalination technology innovator, Membrion announced the new chair of their Board of Directors, Wayne Byrne. “Wayne is an accomplished CEO with a passion for cleantech and water technology, and we are pleased … Read More
Membrion Series B round closes at $12.5M Samsung Ventures and Lam Capital invest in Membrion sustainable solutions for industrial and semiconductor wastewater
Membrion Series B round closes at $12.5M Samsung Ventures and Lam Capital invest in Membrion sustainable solutions for industrial and semiconductor wastewater Seattle, August 8, 2023 – Electro-ceramic desalination membrane manufacturer, Membrion today announced the completion of their Series B funding round, raising a round total of 12.5 million dollars. The second close of 5.5 million dollars is anchored by … Read More
Membrion taps water expert to lead commercial expansion Judith Herschell Cole is respected advisor and global expert on water resilience and ceramic technology
Seattle, June 20, 2023 – Electro-ceramic desalination membrane manufacturer, Membrion announced today that Judith Herschell Cole was named their senior vice president of commercial strategy. An engineer with a deep knowledge base in ceramics, Herschell Cole will guide the commercial expansion of products, integrations, and applications for Membrion. Membrion is poised for a broad commercial expansion after an exciting first … Read More


