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Cambrian Innovation

Boston, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

Cleantech

Founders & leadership

Cambrian Innovation was founded in 2011 by Matthew Silver.

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Matthew SilverFounder
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Bruce SmithExecutive
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Justin BuckExecutive

Board

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Joseph CarusoBoard director

Investors · 2

Spring Lane CapitalMontreal
Pennybackerreported · 2 sourcesAustin

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$38.2M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2015–2023

▶$2.2MraisedJul 2022 · 9 investors · Environmental Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Edward NortonDirector
  • Justin BuckDirector
  • Rafael del PinoDirector
  • Rafael SimonDirector
  • Andrew KingmanExecutive Officer
  • Matthew Charles SilverExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$2.2M
First sale
Jul 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedFeb 2022 · 5 investors · Environmental Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin BuckDirector
  • Andrew KingmanExecutive Officer
  • Edward NortonDirector
  • Rafael SimonDirector
  • Matthew SilverExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rafael del PinoDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Jan 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17.2MraisedDec 2019 · 107 investors · Environmental Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rafael Del PinoDirector
  • Justin BuckDirector
  • Matthew SilverExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gary CebulaExecutive Officer
  • Peter GrossDirector
  • David BuzbyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$21.9M
Amount sold
$17.2M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedOct 2019 · 2 investors · Environmental Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew SilverExecutive Officer, Director
  • Justin BuckDirector
  • Peter GrossDirector
  • David BuzbyDirector
  • Bruce SmithExecutive Officer
  • Ezra GordonExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.2MraisedJan 2019 · 13 investors · Environmental Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bruce SmithExecutive Officer
  • David BuzbyDirector
  • Matthew SilverExecutive Officer, Director
  • Justin BuckDirector
  • Peter GrossDirector
  • Joseph CarusoDirector
Amount sold
$12.2M
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.7MraisedNov 2015 · 1 investors · Environmental Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew SilverExecutive Officer, Director
  • Bruce SmithExecutive Officer
  • Joseph CarusoDirector
  • Justin BuckExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.9M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Pennybacker Raises Over $700 Million for Inaugural Infrastructure Platformprnewswire.com · Sep 2025Cambrian, a Leader in Wastewater Treatment, Water Reuse and Energy Recovery-As-A-Service, Receives Investment and $200 Million Growth Equity Commitment from Pennybackerprnewswire.com · Nov 2023

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Cambrian Innovation?
Cambrian Innovation was founded by Matthew Silver in 2011.
Who are Cambrian Innovation's investors?
Cambrian Innovation's investors include Spring Lane Capital, Pennybacker.
How much funding has Cambrian Innovation raised?
Cambrian Innovation has disclosed $38.2M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
Where is Cambrian Innovation headquartered?
Cambrian Innovation is headquartered in Boston, US.