SepPure Technologies
Entrepreneur First '18Singapore, SG · Founded 2018 · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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SepPure Technologies develops nano-filtration membrane technology that replaces conventional energy-intensive chemical separation processes, reducing solvent use, energy consumption, and emissions. It serves industrial chemical manufacturers seeking cleaner separation methods.
Also known as SepPure · SepPure Technologies Pte Ltd
Founders & leadership
SepPure Technologies was founded in 2018 by Mohammad Farahani and Amir Hooshang Taheri.
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026SepPure Technologies is a cleantech company founded in 2018 by Dr. Mohammad Farahani that engineers chemical-resistant hollow fiber membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN). Its systems separate chemical mixtures at the molecular level using pressure-driven filtration rather than heat, positioning them as an alternative to distillation and evaporation. The company states that industrial chemical separation accounts for up to 15% of global energy consumption and about 10% of CO2e emissions, and that its nanofiltration approach reduces energy consumption by roughly 90% versus conventional heat-driven methods.
The product line includes solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes, a lab-scale filtration system, and branded systems GreenMem®, RE(SOLV)® (heatless solvent recovery, introduced May 2024) and DE(SOLV)® (desolvation). A standard 4040 industrial module (4 inches in diameter, 40 inches long) contains thousands of patented hollow fibers said to provide 5x more surface area per volume than competing spiral-wound filters, with the module described as 5-10x faster than competitors and tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, pH levels and pore sizes. The company targets edible/plant-based oil, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, petrochemical, maritime and specialty chemical applications, and publishes cumulative live impact metrics (feed processed, solvent recovered, energy saved, CO2e avoided) on its website.
Operations are split between Singapore (7 North Coast Avenue, #03-65) — the center of global operations covering process design, application development, scale-up engineering, manufacturing, APAC sales and after-sales service — and Calgary, Alberta, Canada (3655 36 Street NW, Lab 279), which focuses on fundamental and applied R&D and testing for EMEA and the Americas.
Founding story
SepPure was founded in 2018 by Dr. Mohammad Farahani, who serves as CEO. The technology is derived from Dr. Farahani's PhD studies at the National University of Singapore, and the company was created to address the energy expenditure and environmental impact of conventional industrial chemical separation methods such as distillation and evaporation.
Business model
SepPure manufactures and sells nanofiltration membranes, membrane modules and integrated filtration systems (including lab-scale units) to industrial process operators, with productized systems for solvent recovery and desolvation intended for retrofit and new installations. It offers direct online purchase of solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes and has run a free trial program for solvent recovery applications, supported by process design, scale-up engineering and after-sales service from Singapore.
Sales of membranes, modules and filtration systems to industrial customers; the company also operated a free trial program to seed adoption for solvent recovery applications. No pricing or revenue figures are disclosed in the sources.
Traction
By February 2023 the company reported its first commercial deployment underway in Singapore following testing with major industrial players in plant-based oils, a pipeline covering more than half of the world's top ten vegetable oil producers, and a first filter production facility under construction in Singapore to supply industrial projects in development since 2021. In August 2024 it reported shipping membrane modules to a growing global customer base. Reported customer outcomes in edible oil refining include a 70% reduction in distillation operating costs and reduced exposure to fuel price volatility (7% cost growth with membranes versus 29% with conventional distillation as diesel prices rose 30% between December 2021 and March 2022). It received ISO 9001:2015 certification in January 2025.
Latest developments
Recent activity centers on partnerships, certification and international market development: a November 2025 partnership with MMS Membrane Systems to advance solvent-based separation technologies, inclusion in SOSV's 2025 Deep Tech 100, a September 2025 nomination for The Earthshot Prize 2025, and participation in CPHI Frankfurt 2025, POWTEX 2025 in Osaka and SWITCH 2025. Website news items dated 2026 list participation in the USS R&I Congress, Semicon Business Connect, BioTec-China, AOCS, the Canada Pavilion at IFAT Munich, PAS's Innovation Spotlight and the Global Energy Show Canada.
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Market position
The company describes itself as a leader in chemical-resistant hollow fiber OSN membrane technology and compares its modules favorably to spiral-wound alternatives on surface area and throughput. External recognition includes inclusion in the Cleantech Group APAC CleanTech 25 (2024), SOSV's annual Deep Tech 100 (2025), GREENTECH Festival Startup 2024 award, ESGBusiness Awards selection (2024), and a World Finance award (2021).
Hollow fiber geometry giving higher surface area per module volume than spiral-wound competitors, heatless pressure-driven operation, high solvent recovery rates (over 90%), chemical resistance across broad temperature and pH ranges, multiple pore sizes, and productized systems (GreenMem®, RE(SOLV)®, DE(SOLV)®) applicable across several industries.
Technology
Chemical-resistant hollow fiber membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration. Separation is pressure-driven rather than thermal, cutting energy consumption by about 90% relative to distillation/evaporation; the website claims the process can be 580x less energy intensive than conventional methods. A standard 4040 module contains thousands of patented hollow fibers providing 5x more surface area per volume than spiral-wound filters, with a high-flux design the company says is 5-10x faster than competitors, and tolerance for a wide range of temperatures, pH levels and pore sizes. Product systems include GreenMem®, RE(SOLV)® for heatless solvent recovery (over 90% of spent solvents recovered) and DE(SOLV)® for desolvation.
Go-to-market
Direct enterprise sales from Singapore (APAC) and Calgary (EMEA and Americas), supported by global partners in China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States, plus a partnership with MMS Membrane Systems. The company markets heavily through trade shows and conferences (AOCS, IFAT Munich, Semicon Business Connect, CPHI Frankfurt, POWTEX, SWITCH, SIWW), government trade missions with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, accelerator and investor showcases (SOSV/HAX, 500 Global, SGInnovate), free trials, and content marketing via blogs, eBooks and a newsletter.
Industrial chemical processors in edible/vegetable and plant-based oils, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, petrochemicals, maritime, biofuels and specialty chemicals.
Geography
Headquarters and main operations in Singapore (7 North Coast Avenue, #03-65, Singapore 737664), with a Canadian office and lab in Calgary, Alberta (3655 36 Street NW, Lab 279, T2L 1Y8). Supported by global partners across China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.
History
Established in 2018 in Singapore, SepPure appeared in early startup recognition lists (Singapore Business Review's 20 hottest startups and XTC top-3 winner, 2020) and won multiple awards in 2021, including S$150,000 at the Livability Challenge 2021, the Real Tech Holdings Award, an Urban Innovation Champion Award, and World Finance's 'Most Innovative Company in Energy-Efficiency Technology.' In January 2022 it signed an MoU with GIIAVA to build a membrane facility for soy lecithin processing and received the LowCarbonSG logo from CPLC. It closed a US$12M Series A in February 2023 and began construction of its first filter production facility in Singapore. In 2024 it launched RE(SOLV)®, was featured on the Cleantech Group APAC CleanTech 25 list, shipped membrane modules to a global customer base, and won GREENTECH Festival's Startup 2024 award. In January 2025 it received ISO 9001:2015 certification; later in 2025 it was named in SOSV's Deep Tech 100, announced a nomination for The Earthshot Prize 2025, and partnered with MMS Membrane Systems. Website news continues through 2026 with conference and trade-show participation.
Risks & controversies
Performance and impact figures (90% energy reduction, 580x lower energy intensity, 5-10x throughput, 70% operating cost reduction) are company-stated and not independently verified in the sources. Third-party aggregator data is inconsistent: one profile lists total funding of $15.2M across three rounds while its own narrative section cites approximately $16.35M, and it reports an employee band of 1001-5000 that is not corroborated elsewhere. Commercialization depends on scaling a first production facility and on adoption by conservative industrial process sectors.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 19
launches, deals, and filingsSepPure reported its first filter production facility was under construction in Singapore to supply industrial projects in development since 2021, with expansion plans being prepared.
Series A round of US$12M led by SOSV with participation from Anji Microelectronics, RealTech Fund, Seeds Capital, EPS Ventures and others.
$12M source ↗
Dr. Simon Choong, holder of an MIT PhD in membrane technology and previously at Gradiant International, joined SepPure as CTO in November 2022.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SepPure Technologies do?
- Singapore- and Calgary-based cleantech firm making solvent-resistant hollow fiber nanofiltration membranes for chemical separation.
- Who founded SepPure Technologies?
- SepPure Technologies was founded by Mohammad Farahani, Amir Hooshang Taheri in 2018.
- Who are SepPure Technologies's investors?
- SepPure Technologies's investors include 500 Global, Entrepreneur First, UntroD Capital.
- Where is SepPure Technologies headquartered?
- SepPure Technologies is headquartered in Singapore, SG.