Praan develops a filterless air purification system that captures particulate matter and CO2 using patent-pending technology, significantly improving air quality in industrial environments. This solution addresses the critical issue of toxic air exposure faced by over 100 million blue-collar workers, enhancing workplace safety and compliance with health standards.
Funding
$800K 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
Air pollution in urban and industrial environments poses a significant health risk, with particulate matter and CO2 emissions exceeding safe levels and contributing to respiratory illnesses and other health problems for millions of people. Traditional air purification methods often rely on costly filter-based systems that require frequent maintenance and replacement, making them unsustainable for large-scale deployment.
Solution
Praan offers a filterless air purification system designed to capture particulate matter and CO2, improving air quality in industrial and urban settings. The system uses a patent-pending technology to remove pollutants from the air and collect them in a chamber, which can then be emptied and reused. This approach reduces the need for costly filter replacements and minimizes maintenance, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for large-scale air purification. The captured particulate matter can also be repurposed into construction materials like flooring tiles, promoting a circular economy.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes industrial facilities, schools, hospitals, and urban areas with high levels of air pollution, as well as governments and organizations seeking sustainable and cost-effective air purification solutions.
Features
- Filterless air purification technology eliminates the need for costly filter replacements
- Captures particulate matter and CO2 using a proprietary collection system
- Modular design allows for easy installation on existing infrastructure like street lamps and buildings
- Software-based cluster approach tailors purification to specific wind and pollution levels
- Collection chamber needs emptying every 2-6 months, depending on pollution levels
- Captured pollutants can be repurposed into construction materials like flooring tiles
- Stainless steel body ensures durability and long lifespan
- Low maintenance costs compared to traditional filter-based systems