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Folia Water
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Folia Water makes a patented silverized antimicrobial paper water filter that removes bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and iron from drinking water without electricity, pumps, or added infrastructure. The low-cost filters are sold through local grocery shops and aimed at working-class consumers worldwide who need affordable safe drinking water.
Founders & leadership
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Jonathan LevineJonathan Levine holds a PhD in earth and environmental engineering from Columbia University and previously worked as a scientist at the Department of Energy on environmental challenges including water safety and carbon management. He is CEO and cofounder of Folia Materials, which develops antimicrobial paper coating technology for water filtration and food packaging applications.
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Theresa DankovichTheresa Dankovich is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Folia Materials, where she leads product development and scaling of patented antimicrobial paper coatings. She conducted her Ph.D. dissertation research at McGill University on filter paper technology and completed postdoctoral positions at the University of Virginia and Carnegie Mellon University before leading field testing and consumer engagement work across South Africa, Bangladesh, Honduras, Indonesia, and Ghana.
Investors · 1
500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K
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2 people who came through Folia Water went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Folia Water do?
- Folia Water makes a patented silverized antimicrobial paper water filter that removes bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and iron from drinking water without electricity, pumps, or added infrastructure. The low-cost filters are sold through local grocery shops and aimed at working-class consumers worldwide who need affordable safe drinking water.
- Who founded Folia Water?
- Folia Water was founded by Jonathan Levine, Theresa Dankovich.
- Who are Folia Water's investors?
- Folia Water's investors include 500 Global.