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Inevitable

Startup Series: Gradiant

Feb 8, 2024
Prakash Govindan, COO and Co-founder at Gradiant, discusses his experiences with water scarcity in India and how Gradiant develops technology for industrial wastewater treatment. They work with Fortune 500 clients across industries, helping them reuse water. Topics include the challenges in industrial wastewater treatment, Gradiant's bespoke solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, and their involvement in direct lithium extraction.
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  • Gradient specializes in developing technology for industrial wastewater treatment, providing end-to-end solutions for Fortune 500 clients across various industries.
  • Gradient's innovative approaches to tackling emerging contaminants like PFAS demonstrate their commitment to addressing evolving water treatment challenges.

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Gradient: Developing Technology for Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Gradient, a series D stage company, focuses on developing technology for industrial wastewater treatment. They work with Fortune 500 clients across various industries including semiconductor fabrication, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and mining. The co-founder, Prakash Govindan, shares his personal experiences with water scarcity in India and how it inspired him to pursue water treatment solutions. Gradient offers end-to-end solutions for their clients, designing, building, and operating water treatment plants. They specialize in recycling and reusing wastewater, helping industries become more water sustainable. The company also tackles emerging contaminants such as PFAS (forever chemicals), offering innovative technologies to remove and destroy these harmful substances.

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