Liberty Hydro
To provide freedom from water problems for power plants, mines, and industry.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
$500k | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Established in 2009 and headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia, Liberty Hydro, Inc. operated as a water-focused environmental technology company. The firm specialized in designing, installing, and servicing proprietary filtration and advanced treatment systems to address water contamination for industrial clients. Liberty Hydro's primary market included power generation facilities, mining operations, and other industrial sites that needed to manage wastewater and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
The company's business model revolved around providing a reliable system to remove heavy metals and other contaminants from industrial by-product water. A key aspect of its technology was the use of zero-valent iron in a packed bed reactor system. This process allowed wastewater to come into direct contact with the iron media for a specific duration, effectively reducing elements like selenium to below mandated levels before discharge. One of the system's features was its ability to operate in remote locations without a direct power source and its small footprint, which allowed for versatile application.
Throughout its operation, Liberty Hydro achieved notable milestones, including becoming a significant provider of selenium removal treatment systems in commercial use. The company secured venture capital funding to support its growth, with investments from firms like Meidlinger Partners, which focuses on companies with scalable solutions for water-related issues. The initial funding included a Series A1 round of $500K in October 2010, followed by a Series A2 round of the same amount in April 2011. According to PitchBook, the company is listed as having gone out of business as of August 2020.
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