NALA Membranes
Chapel Hill, US · Founded 2018 · 21 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
NALA Systems manufactures chlorine-tolerant reverse osmosis membranes for industrial water treatment and reuse. The membranes are designed for water and energy-conscious industries, offering improved durability and efficiency over standard polyamide membranes.
Founders & leadership
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Beverly Sue J MechamNamed on SEC filing
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David MendezNamed on SEC filing
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Judy RiffleNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$14.2M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2020–2026
▶$10.8MraisedJan 2026 · 22 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$10.8MraisedJan 2026 · 22 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David MendezDirector
- Pablo PriuDirector
- Judy RiffleExecutive Officer, Director
- Beverly Sue MechamExecutive Officer, Director
- Justin Wright-EakesDirector
- Offering amount
- $12.8M
- Amount sold
- $10.8M
- First sale
- Jan 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedApr 2025 · 5 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedApr 2025 · 5 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Justin Wright-EakesDirector
- Judy RiffleExecutive Officer, Director
- Beverly Sue MechamExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul PriuDirector
- David MendezDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- First sale
- Mar 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2024 · 3 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2024 · 3 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Beverly Sue MechamExecutive Officer, Director
- Justin Wright-EakesDirector
- David MendezDirector
- Paul PriuDirector
- Judy RiffleExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Jan 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$712.3KraisedApr 2022 · 8 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$712.3KraisedApr 2022 · 8 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David MendezDirector
- Judy RiffleExecutive Officer, Director
- Beverly Sue J MechamExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $712.3K
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$556.3KraisedNov 2020 · 10 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$556.3KraisedNov 2020 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Beverly Sue J MechamExecutive Officer, Director
- David MendezDirector
- Judy RiffleExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $807.9K
- Amount sold
- $556.3K
- First sale
- Oct 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2021 | $999.4K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $225K |
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 NALA Membranes do?
- NALA Systems manufactures chlorine-tolerant reverse osmosis membranes for industrial water treatment and reuse. The membranes are designed for water and energy-conscious industries, offering improved durability and efficiency over standard polyamide membranes.
- Who are NALA Membranes's investors?
- NALA Membranes's investors include Oval Park Capital, Good Life Sciences Generations, OPC.
- How much funding has NALA Membranes raised?
- NALA Membranes has disclosed $14.2M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is NALA Membranes headquartered?
- NALA Membranes is headquartered in Chapel Hill, US.