Desalitech

Provider of high-recovery water production and effluent treatment solutions using Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) technology.

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by DuPont
Acquired Kefar Sava, Israel Founded 2008
Last updated 2026-07-19
Total raised
$24.5M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2014-12
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2008
Headcount
48
HQ
Kefar Sava, Israel
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

2014-11
C Round $11.0M
★ AAF Group★ Spring Creek★ Liberation Capital
2013-05
B Round $9.5M
★ Liberation Capital
2007-12
A Round $4.0M
★ AAF Group

Headcount over time

From 48 (2018-07) to 38 (2020-11) · -10 (-21%) · 5 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
500 2018-07 2020-11

Q&A

What is Desalitech's primary business?
Desalitech provides high-efficiency water treatment and reuse solutions, specifically ReFlex reverse osmosis (RO) systems that utilize their patented closed-circuit desalination (CCD) process for high recovery and reduced waste.
When was Desalitech founded?
Desalitech was founded in January 2008.
How many employees does Desalitech have?
Desalitech has 11-50 employees.
What was Desalitech's last funding round?
Desalitech's last funding round was in December 2014, raising $11,000,000 from investors including Spring Creek and AAF Group.
Who acquired Desalitech and when?
Desalitech was acquired by DuPont in December 2019.
What is Desalitech's total funding raised?
Desalitech raised a total of $24,500,000 across all funding rounds.
Where is Desalitech's headquarters located?
Desalitech's headquarters is located in Kefar Sava, Center District, Israel.
Who are the co-founders of Desalitech?
The co-founders of Desalitech are Nadav Efraty, who serves as Co-founder & CEO, and Avi Efraty, who serves as Co-Founder & CTO.

Team · 2

Founder · Co-founder & CEO
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Founder · Co-Founder & CTO
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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
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External links

Websitedesalitech.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2047587
Facebookfacebook.com/Desalitech
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVwLx_Hz8obOFF-iu7HQkLQ
Instagraminstagram.com/desalitech

Identifiers & details

Legal nameDesalitech Ltd.
Founded2008-1
Employees (exact)48
OfficesNewton
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by DuPont on Dec 2019 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by DuPont 2019-12

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Patents

EPO10

Publications (Crossref)

Works1

Web history (Wayback)

Domaindesalitech.com

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)513344739
Statusמחוסלת מרצון — CLOSED
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2002-12-23
Purposeלעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2019
Active charges / liens0
Registry events0
Registered addressולנברג ראול 18 תל אביב - יפו