Desalitech

High-efficiency Water Treatment and Reuse

Industrial Technologies
Acquired (Inactive) by DuPont on Dec 2019 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Kefar Sava Founded 2008
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Total raised
$24.5M
Last: Series C 2014-12
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
38
HQ
Kefar Sava
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Desalitech is a provider of high-recovery water production and effluent treatment solutions. The companys ReFlex reverse osmosis (RO) systems offer maximum recovery and feature Desalitechs patented closed-circuit desalination (CCD) process. CCD represents an improvement in RO water treatment by achieving efficient use of water resources, reduced emission of brine waste, increased flexibility and reliability, and lower power consumption, all using standard, off-the-shelf RO components. ReFlex systems are capable of extracting purified water from challenging sources and adjusting to highly variable water conditions, making them suitable for industrial water and effluent treatment and inland brackish desalination. Desalitech systems offer up to 98% recovery, up to 35% energy reduction, and reduction of operational and maintenance expenses. Desalitech was put on the 2013 Global Cleantech 100 list for its innovations in the water sector and was recognized as a breakthrough technology in the MIT Technology Review in 2015.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $24.5M total

2014-12
Series C $11.0M
2013-06
Series B $9.5M
2008-01
Series A $4.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is Desalitech's primary business?
Desalitech provides high-recovery water production and effluent treatment solutions, primarily through its ReFlex reverse osmosis (RO) systems featuring patented closed-circuit desalination (CCD) process.
When was Desalitech founded and where is its headquarters located?
Desalitech was founded in January 2008 and is headquartered in Kefar Sava, Israel, with an additional office in Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
What was the total funding raised by Desalitech before its acquisition?
Desalitech raised a total of $24.5 million USD across multiple funding rounds. For a full financing history, users can refer to startupim.
Who were the lead investors in Desalitech's Series C funding round?
In December 2014, Desalitech secured an $11 million Series C round with Spring Creek, AAF Group, and Liberation Capital as investors.
What was the outcome for Desalitech in December 2019?
In December 2019, Desalitech was acquired by DuPont, leading to its inactive status.
How many employees did Desalitech have?
Desalitech had approximately 38 employees.
What recognition did Desalitech receive in 2013 and 2015?
Desalitech was included in the 2013 Global Cleantech 100 list and was recognized as a breakthrough technology by MIT Technology Review in 2015.
Which company did Desalitech partner with to pilot closed-circuit technology in Orange County?
In November 2016, Desalitech partnered with CH2M to pilot its closed-circuit technology in Orange County.
Did Desalitech secure any major supply contracts?
In November 2014, Desalitech announced it would supply an advanced water treatment system to Coca-Cola Icecek.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechSustainable Water SolutionsWater for Industry & Residential UsesIndustrial Technologies
Target customers
Government & CityMunicipalitiesEnergy, Utilities & Waste Management
Business model
B2BB2G

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

sustainable-water-systemsindustrial-applicationsfiltration-and-purificationreverse-osmosiswater-treatmentwater-recyclingindustrial-waterwaterdesalinationclimate-techmanufacturing-facilitiesagriculturewaste-watermunicipalitiesautomotive