The startup develops biofiltration technologies for the aquaculture industry, specifically utilizing algae biofilters to enhance water quality in oyster farming. By removing harmful elements from water and generating valuable byproducts, the company enables aquafarmers to minimize chemical use and reduce environmental impact.
Funding
$23.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Onshore aquaculture faces challenges in wastewater management, including the need to meet industry standards for water quality and the costs associated with water treatment and disposal. Existing biofilters can be expensive to operate, and traditional methods may not fully valorize the byproducts of the filtration process.
Solution
Clean Valley provides algae-based biofiltration technology designed to address wastewater challenges in onshore aquaculture. The biofilter uses algae to purify water, enabling aquaculture facilities to meet regulatory standards while generating valuable byproducts. This Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system allows for the production of IMTA-certified bivalves like oysters. The modular and scalable design integrates with existing Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), reducing the need for extensive water pumping and lowering recurring operational costs. By valorizing the biofilter's byproducts, Clean Valley's solution creates additional revenue streams for aquaculture facilities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes onshore aquaculture facilities, particularly oyster farms and hatcheries, seeking sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions, as well as black soldier fly farms looking to reduce their carbon footprint and generate new revenue streams.
Features
- Algae-based biofiltration for wastewater treatment in marine and freshwater aquaculture facilities
- IMTA certification for aquaculture species, including bivalves (oysters)
- Modular and scalable design for integration with existing RAS
- Reduced water pumping requirements for cost savings
- Byproduct valorization for additional revenue streams
- Lower recurring costs compared to state-of-the-art biofilters
- Potential for use in black soldier fly farming by removing phosphorus and nitrates from wastewater