Epic Cleantec announced the close of a million Series B funding round on November 21, 2024. This investment will accelerate the expansion of Epic's water reuse and resource recovery solutions across a growing portfolio of projects. Source: Business Wire
The Series B round was led by the family office of Drs. Kathy Fields and Garry Rayant, noted entrepreneurs, impact investors, and philanthropists known for their commitment to sustainability, healthcare, and technology. Existing investors include J-Ventures, Echo River Capital, and other prominent family offices with deep real estate ties.
Epic Cleantec is dedicated to redefining traditional water management practices by providing innovative onsite water reuse solutions for buildings and communities. Their mission is to shift the paradigm of water treatment, addressing the challenge of sustainable water and wastewater management in an urbanizing world. Source
Epic Cleantec was recently ranked #1 on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list (10-100 employees) and has presented at international forums such as the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, the United Nations Water Conference, the APEC CEO Summit, and the White House.
Epic Cleantec provides onsite water reuse systems, soil amendments, wastewater heat recovery, operations and maintenance services, and end-to-end project support including design, permitting, installation, and ongoing system operations. Source
The OneWater™ system is Epic Cleantec's award-winning onsite water reuse solution that recycles up to 95% of a building’s wastewater for non-potable applications such as toilet flushing, irrigation, cooling towers, and clothes washing. It significantly lowers potable water demand and supports sustainability goals. Source
Epic Cleantec's systems recycle up to 95% of wastewater, significantly reducing water consumption and reliance on municipal water supplies. Source
Key features include modular and scalable design (processing flows from 1,000 to 30,000 gallons per day), compact footprint, energy efficiency, full automation, customizable components, and end-to-end services. Source
Epic Cleantec offers spec sheets and Revit files for the OneWater™ system, technology overview documents, integration considerations, and free project assessments with preliminary equipment lists and dimensions. These resources can be requested on their website. Source
Epic Cleantec is trusted by industry leaders such as Commercial Plumbing Inc., Crescent Heights, Forge Development Partners, The Green Cities Company, Greython, Iron Mechanical, JWM, Kobayashi Group, Pūlama Lānaʻi, Related Companies, Salesforce, Sentral, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Southland Industries, Stockdale Capital Partners, Strada, Tālo Management Group, Westbank, and LAXWA. Source
Epic Cleantec's case studies span commercial real estate, residential real estate, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and community-scale developments. Source
Epic Cleantec has implemented water reuse systems in projects like Salesforce Tower (saving up to 7.8 million gallons per year), The Brady (saving over 7K annually in utility fees), The Campus at Horton (recycling over 8.7 million gallons annually), Kuilei Place (planned to recycle 8.5 million gallons per year), Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (reusing over 438,000 gallons per year for landscaping), and Chorus (efficient onsite greywater reuse). Source
Customers can expect cost savings (ROI within 3-7 years), enhanced sustainability profiles, alignment with ESG goals, operational efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and resilience to water scarcity. Source
Epic Cleantec's solutions are designed for real estate developers, property owners, architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, and industries such as community-scale developments, corporate office campuses, hotels and resorts, real estate developments, wineries, breweries, distilleries, stadiums, higher education institutions, and data centers. Source
Epic Cleantec addresses water scarcity, rising utility costs, aging infrastructure, sustainability goals, environmental impact, and operational efficiency by enabling buildings to recycle up to 95% of their water and transforming wastewater into clean water, renewable energy, and soil products. Source
Customers often face water scarcity, rising utility costs, aging municipal infrastructure, the need to meet sustainability certifications, environmental concerns, and operational challenges. Epic Cleantec's solutions are tailored to address these issues. Source
Epic Cleantec enables buildings to recycle up to 95% of their water, creating a reliable and local water supply and alleviating strain on water resources caused by population growth and climate change. Source
By reducing reliance on municipal water supplies, Epic Cleantec's solutions help customers achieve significant savings on water and sewer utility costs, with many achieving ROI within 3-7 years. Source
Epic Cleantec helps developers and property owners meet certifications like LEED and the Living Building Challenge by providing innovative water reuse and resource recovery solutions. Source
Getting started is simple and efficient. Clients can begin without upfront costs and need to provide three years of financial information, one year of water usage and rate data, and a review of corporation details. Epic Cleantec establishes a Water Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and provides end-to-end project support. Source
Integration requirements include a three-way valve for diversion to treatment, sufficient storage for equalization and treatment, waterproofing of tanks/cisterns, safety shower and operator/lab sink, foul air treatment, high-speed internet, leak detection, room drainage, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Source
Epic Cleantec offers comprehensive support including design, permitting, installation coordination, and ongoing operations and maintenance to ensure seamless implementation. Source
Epic Cleantec offers modular and scalable systems, compact footprint, energy efficiency, full automation, customizable components, and end-to-end services. These features make their solutions suitable for projects of varying sizes and industries, with proven ROI and sustainability impact. Source
Customers should choose Epic Cleantec for its water recycling efficiency (up to 95%), cost savings, sustainability certification support, alignment with ESG goals, proven track record, and comprehensive end-to-end services. Source
Advantages include significant savings for real estate developers, enhanced sustainability for community-scale developments, scalable systems for universities, and reliable water supply for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Source
Epic Cleantec's modular and scalable design, compact footprint, energy efficiency, full automation, customizable components, and end-to-end services solve specific use cases and make their solutions highly versatile and effective. Source
Epic Cleantec's systems recycle up to 95% of wastewater, process flows from 1,000 to 30,000 gallons per day, and have delivered measurable results such as saving up to 7.8 million gallons per year in Salesforce Tower and over 7K annually in utility fees at The Brady. Source
Epic Cleantec's fully automated systems require minimal manual oversight and are supported by comprehensive operations and maintenance services, ensuring seamless and efficient performance. Source
Epic Cleantec transforms wastewater into clean water, renewable energy, and soil products, promoting a circular water economy and minimizing environmental impact. Source
November 21, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – Epic Cleantec (“Epic”), a leading innovator in water reuse technology for the built environment, today announced the close of its $12 million Series B funding round. This investment will accelerate the expansion of Epic’s pioneering water reuse and resource recovery solutions across a growing portfolio of projects, positioning Epic as one of the fastest-growing providers of water reuse systems for commercial and residential real estate globally.
Recently ranked #1 on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list (10-100 employees), Epic has successfully commissioned some of the first building-scale onsite reuse projects throughout the water-scarce U.S. West and will be the first to deploy onsite water reuse systems into high-rises in several major American cities across its national portfolio. Epic’s growing list of real estate and corporate clients includes notable names like Related, Salesforce, Crescent Heights, Westbank, Strada Investment Group, Alagem Capital, Kobayashi Group, and Stockdale Capital Partners.
With many cities turning to onsite water reuse to improve resilience in the face of critical water scarcity and extreme weather, Epic empowers forward-thinking real estate owners and developers to future-proof their projects. Epic partners on some of the most prominent water reuse projects throughout the U.S., including:
Epic’s award-winning OneWater system recycles up to 95% of a building’s wastewater for reuse in non-potable applications like toilet flushing, irrigation, cooling towers, and clothes washing. A Fast Company World Changing Idea, the OneWater system significantly lowers a building’s potable water demand, saving owners hundreds of thousands of dollars annually on water and sewer bills and supporting water sustainability goals.
“With aging infrastructure, rapid urban growth, and rising utility costs, more building owners are choosing onsite water reuse as a strategic investment,” said Aaron Tartakovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Epic Cleantec. “Onsite reuse isn’t just about conserving water; it’s about equipping properties to thrive amid future uncertainties. This latest funding reflects the extraordinary demand for our adaptable water solutions, which transform projects into cornerstones of sustainable urban infrastructure.”
The Series B round was led by the family office of Drs. Kathy Fields and Garry Rayant, noted entrepreneurs, impact investors, and philanthropists known for their commitment to sustainability, healthcare, and technology. “We are thrilled to partner with the Epic team as they pioneer groundbreaking solutions to urban water challenges,” said Drs. Fields and Rayant. “Their innovative approach not only addresses immediate water scarcity issues but also lays the foundation for resilient, sustainable cities, aligning perfectly with our commitment to big, impactful, world-changing ideas.” They are joined by existing investors J-Ventures, Echo River Capital, and other prominent family offices with deep real estate ties. Epic will use the funding to scale operations, advance product development, and drive further adoption of water reuse systems across the U.S. and around the world.
Epic is redefining how buildings and cities manage water, presenting at international forums like the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, the historic United Nations Water Conference, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit, and the White House. As more U.S. states and cities introduce and implement water reuse regulations, Epic is committed to working alongside policymakers, developers, and communities to create a sustainable water future.
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