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Aquagga
Tacoma, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Aquagga develops field-deployable technology that uses a patented hydrothermal process to permanently destroy PFAS chemicals, breaking them down into harmless byproducts. It serves industries, municipalities, and government agencies seeking to address PFAS water contamination.
Founders & leadership
Aquagga was founded in 2019 by Brian Pinkard and Nigel Sharp.
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$200K disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$200KraisedAug 2023 · 10 investors · Environmental ServicesRule 506(c)
- Christopher WoodruffExecutive Officer, Director
- Nigel SharpExecutive Officer, Director
- Brian PinkardExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $370K
- Amount sold
- $200K
- First sale
- Apr 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 8 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Phase II | 2023 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase IISTTR | 2023 | $1.2M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2023 | $979.3K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2023 | $75K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase II | 2022 | $500K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase ISTTR | 2021 | $256K |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Phase I | 2021 | $100K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $50K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Aquagga do?
- Aquagga develops field-deployable technology that uses a patented hydrothermal process to permanently destroy PFAS chemicals, breaking them down into harmless byproducts. It serves industries, municipalities, and government agencies seeking to address PFAS water contamination.
- Who founded Aquagga?
- Aquagga was founded by Brian Pinkard, Nigel Sharp in 2019.
- Who are Aquagga's investors?
- Aquagga's investors include E8 Angels, Launch Alaska Investment Fund, VertueLab.
- How much funding has Aquagga raised?
- Aquagga has disclosed $200K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Aquagga headquartered?
- Aquagga is headquartered in Tacoma, US.