This startup manufactures paper-based water filter products that utilize chemically functionalized nano-metal fibers to effectively reduce waterborne pathogens. By leveraging large-scale paper machinery, the company provides affordable solutions for consumers seeking purified drinking water.
Funding
$200K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Globally, a significant portion of the population lacks access to safe drinking water, leading to widespread health issues, particularly in low-income communities. Existing water purification methods are often expensive, complex, and require additional infrastructure, making them inaccessible to many.
Solution
Folia Water provides an affordable, point-of-use water filtration solution using paper-based filters embedded with nano-silver technology. These filters are designed for single-use and sold as a mass-market grocery item, making them readily available in local shops. Requiring no additional infrastructure, the filters remove bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and iron from contaminated water sources. The user pours water through the filter and into any household container, providing a simple and accessible method for obtaining safe drinking water.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is low-income populations in developing countries who lack access to safe and affordable drinking water.
Features
- Silverized antimicrobial paper water filter
- Removes 99.9999% of bacteria and 99.7% of viruses
- Removes 99.99% of protozoa and 99.8% of iron
- Sold at local grocery shops
- Requires no additional infrastructure, heat, pumps, or electricity
- Designed to fit into a regular plastic funnel for easy use