Climate CEOs (formerly Entrepreneurs for Impact): Scaling Climate Tech Startups Water Tech Breakthroughs: $44M Series A + ZwitterCo’s Membranes Tackle Industrial Water & Global Shortages
Discover how ZwitterCo is scaling the largest Series A in water tech with fouling-resistant membranes, industrial water efficiency, & solutions for the 75% of the world facing shortages.
⭐ My guest today is Alex Rappaport, CEO and Cofounder of ZwitterCo.
ZwitterCo is a VC-backed water tech company that uses zwitterionic chemistry (yes, that’s a real term) and extremely fouling-resistant membranes to reduce industrial water use, save energy, and reduce chemical inputs.
Alex turned a startup bootcamp during his M.S. at Tufts University into an award-winning business and the largest Series A investment in water tech to date.
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🌐 LINKS:
ZwitterCo:
Alex:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-rappaport/
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🎙️ PODCAST TOPICS:
How ⅔ of the world is projected to be experiencing water shortages by 2025. Why water costs are rising faster than we think. His near-death experiences with water. How their filters don’t clog even in very dirty industrial environments. Tips on telling your company store more effectively. The link between water security and climate resilience.
And lots more!
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