Claros Technologies
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About
Claros Technologies is a Minneapolis-based cleantech company focused on destruction and analytical solutions for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as “forever chemicals”) 12. The company develops the proprietary ClarosTechUV PFAS Destruction System and operates ClarosLabs analytical services for industrial manufacturers, remediation firms, utilities, and government agencies 12. In December 2025, Claros — in partnership with Daikin America — completed one of the world’s largest in-field PFAS destruction demonstrations, achieving greater than 99.99% destruction of long-, short-, and ultra-short chain PFAS compounds in industrial process water 12. On 2026-07-28, Claros announced a $55 million Series B led by Treehouse Family Capital, with participation from Daikin America, Veralto, Bush Foundation, Nord Asset Management, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, and continued support from existing investors 123.
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Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Series B | $55M | Treehouse Family Capital | Daikin America, Veralto, Bush Foundation, Nord Asset Management, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation 123 |
What Investors Say
“Claros has reached that point where the question is no longer whether the technology works, but how quickly it can be deployed at scale.”
— Jack Cogen, Treehouse Family Capital, on the Series B 1.
What Founders Say
“Claros has crossed the threshold from breakthrough technology to successful commercial reality. This financing gives us the resources to accelerate deployments globally.”
— Michelle Bellanca, CEO and Co-Founder of Claros Technologies, July 2026 1.
Sources
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“Claros Technologies Raises $55 Million Series B Financing to Accelerate Global Commercialization of PFAS Destruction Technology,” PR Newswire, July 28, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/claros-technologies-raises-55-million-series-b-financing-to-accelerate-global-commercialization-of-pfas-destruction-technology-302835890.html↩↩↩↩↩↩↩
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“Claros Technologies Raises $55M in Series B Funding,” FinSMEs, July 28, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://www.finsmes.com/2026/07/claros-technologies-raises-55m-in-series-b-funding.html↩↩↩↩↩
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“Claros Technologies Raises $55 Million Series B Financing to Accelerate Global Commercialization of PFAS Destruction Technology,” EQS News, July 28, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://www.eqs-news.com/news/corporate/claros-technologies-raises-55-million-series-b-financing-to-accelerate-global-commercialization-of-pfas-destruction-technology/1c872f7b-ebd3-48b4-bbe0-33f4be2be5cc_en↩↩