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Aquagga

Tacoma, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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.

BP
Brian PinkardCofounder30 Under 30 2024
NSNigel Sharp
Nigel SharpCo-Founder & former CEO
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Christopher WoodruffNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$200K disclosed across 1 round · 2023

$200KraisedAug 2023 · 10 investors · Environmental Services
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPhase II2023$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2023$1.2M
National Science FoundationPhase II2023$979.3K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2023$75K
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Phase II2022$500K
National Science FoundationPhase ISTTR2021$256K
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Phase I2021$100K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$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.

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 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.