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Helixearth

Houston, US · Founded 2022 · 1 known investors

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Helix Earth makes a bolt-on retrofit system for commercial building HVAC that separates humidity removal from cooling using a patented liquid-desiccant filter (Helix MICRA) derived from NASA spacecraft life-support technology, reducing energy use and equipment strain. The company also applies its liquid-gas mass transfer technology to carbon capture, rare earth extraction, industrial filtration, and atmospheric water generation.

Founders & leadership

Helixearth was founded in 2022 by Brad Husick and Rawand Rasheed.

BHBrad Husick
Brad HusickinCo-Founder & CBOBrad Husick is an astrophysicist and marketer who co-founded or joined early three companies that later became public, and has advised early-stage startups; he previously launched Webaroo, a consumer technology product distributed through SkyTV.
RRRawand Rasheed
Rawand RasheedinCEO & Co-FounderRawand Rasheed is Co-Founder and CEO of Helix Earth, which makes a retrofit HVAC system that separates humidity removal from cooling using a patented liquid-desiccant filter (Helix MICRA) originally developed for the Orion spacecraft at NASA Johnson Space Center. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and previously spent five years at NASA developing thermal-fluid systems for spacecraft life support.30 Under 30 2025

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

$5.9MraisedJul 2024 · 25 investors · Energy Conservation
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brad HusickExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rawand RasheedExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$7.4M
Amount sold
$5.9M
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, United States, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Frequently asked questions

What does Helixearth do?
Helix Earth makes a bolt-on retrofit system for commercial building HVAC that separates humidity removal from cooling using a patented liquid-desiccant filter (Helix MICRA) derived from NASA spacecraft life-support technology, reducing energy use and equipment strain. The company also applies its liquid-gas mass transfer technology to carbon capture, rare earth extraction, industrial filtration, and atmospheric water generation.
Who founded Helixearth?
Helixearth was founded by Brad Husick, Rawand Rasheed in 2022.
Who are Helixearth's investors?
Helixearth's investors include Carnrite Ventures.
How much funding has Helixearth raised?
Helixearth has disclosed $5.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Helixearth headquartered?
Helixearth is headquartered in Houston, US.