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Oxyle Secures $16M to Revolutionize PFAS Removal Technology

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Zurich-based water treatment startup Oxyle has secured $16 million in funding to advance its new PFAS removal technology. Led by 360 Capital, with participation from Axeleo Capital, Founderful, and SOSV, this investment builds on Oxyle’s initial $3 million pre-seed round in 2022.

The funding will accelerate the commercialization of Oxyle’s sustainable water purification system, designed to permanently eliminate toxic "forever chemicals" from industrial wastewater rather than merely transferring them elsewhere.

Breaking the Cycle of PFAS Contamination

Industries worldwide struggle with PFAS pollution, as conventional methods like filtration and adsorption merely relocate these harmful substances to secondary waste streams, requiring costly incineration or landfilling. Existing PFAS destruction technologies often demand excessive energy, making them impractical at scale. Oxyle's innovative industrial wastewater treatment solution disrupts this cycle by offering an energy-efficient, scalable, and permanent approach to PFAS elimination.

A Game-Changer in PFAS Removal Technology

Oxyle’s three-stage treatment process integrates:

This system achieves over 99% PFAS removal while using 15 times less energy than traditional methods. Its modular design reduces operational costs and eliminates the need for secondary waste disposal. Unlike conventional solutions requiring extensive lab testing, Oxyle’s real-time monitoring technology provides instant data feedback, ensuring optimal treatment efficiency.

The results to date have proved the process works, demonstrating:

  • Groundwater treatment trials reduced PFAS concentrations from 8,700 ng/L to below 14 ng/L
  • Industrial wastewater applications achieved a 99.8% removal rate across 11 PFAS species
  • Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) levels were reduced by 96%
  • The first full-scale system, deployed in Switzerland in November 2024, currently treats 10 cubic meters of contaminated groundwater per hour at an energy consumption rate of less than 1 kWh/m³

These achievements position Oxyle as a leader in sustainable water purification, providing industries with an effective, regulatory-compliant water treatment solution.

Scaling Up to Meet Regulatory and Market Demand

With mounting lawsuits and multi-billion-dollar settlements related to PFAS contamination, businesses worldwide face increasing pressure to implement effective PFAS remediation. Regulatory bodies are enforcing stricter water safety standards, further driving demand for industrial wastewater treatment technologies that ensure compliance while reducing liability risks.

Studies estimate that cleaning up PFAS contamination in Europe could cost +$103 billion annually, in excess of $2 trillion over two decades—highlighting the urgent need for scalable PFAS pollution control solutions.

Oxyle’s latest funding will support the company’s expansion into key industries, including chemical and consumer goods manufacturing, semiconductor production, and municipal water treatment. With a mission to treat 100 million cubic meters of contaminated water over the next five years (26.4 billion gallons), Oxyle is positioned to redefine environmental remediation through sustainable water treatment solutions.

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