Radar · Environment in Pennsylvania
Best Environment Companies in Pennsylvania, United States
The 248 best Environment companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Department of Environmental Protection.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
248companies tracked
$1.4Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
51have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · ENVIRONMENT × PENNSYLVANIA
Our analysis of 90 Environment companies
$38.2b in tracked funding; 89% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
90companies analysed
89%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
3unicorns
2015median founding year
236kcombined LinkedIn audience
49%of audience held by top 3
4companies hiring publicly (12 mo)
Ranked: Best Environment companies in Pennsylvania
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Environmental Protection Provider of air pollution & environment protection services | $780M | 105 mo ago | — | 1681 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+35 | — | 2 job openings |
| 2 | Liberty Tire Tyre recycling company | $200M | 118 mo ago | 1,391 1,391 → 930 (-33%) | 2000 | — | SalesforceWindows ServerIIS+8 | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 3 | Penn Energy Renewables Solar plant developer | $125M | 136 mo ago | — | 2009 | Donna Galvin Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 4 | Quench Manufacturer of bottleless water coolers, ice machines and filtered water systems | $69M | 144 mo ago | 573 | 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | AE Polysilicon Manufacturer of solar cells and ignots | $62M | 170 mo ago | 27 | 2006 | — | — | 20 patents Patents concentrated in chemistry & materials | — |
| 6 | Aero Aggregates Provider of recycling glass services | $49M | 46 mo ago | — | 2015 | Archie Filshill CEO | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+11 | 18 patents Manufacturing lightweight foamed glass aggregates for high‑strength concrete, insulation and acoustic barriers. | 1 award |
| 7 | Doral Renewables Developer of renewable solar energy power projects | $40M | 35 mo ago | — | 2019 | Dori Davidovitz Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | — |
| 8 | Martex Fiber Provider of fibre and textile recycling services | $16M | 97 mo ago | 144 | 1970 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+12 | — | — |
| 9 | HydroEdge Solutions Provider of water transfer and fluid management services for the energy industry 50Innovation top 20%Product top 32%Funding top 44%Market top 48% All 7 signals ▾Innovationtop 20% Producttop 32% Fundingtop 44% Markettop 48% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 33% Techbottom 27% Innovation: 5 product lines Product: 5 distinct product lines · Company stage: Conventional Debt rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $10M | 14 mo ago | 48 | 2012 | Matthew Brewer CEO & President | — | — | — |
| 10 | International Recycling Group Provider of multiple waste recycling services | $9M | 47 mo ago | 20 | 2007 | Mitch Hecht Founder | — | 31 patents Recovering and separating metals from automotive shredder waste streams | — |
| 11 | PittMoss Provider of eco-friendly peat moss substitute made from recycled paper | $8M | 47 mo ago | 1,800 | 2011 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+41 | 10 patents Provides peat moss substitute materials for horticulture and animal bedding. | — |
| 12 | Polycarbin Manufacturer of plastic waste diversion system | $6M | 35 mo ago | 12 | 2020 | Noah Pyles Co-Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyShop Pay+27 | 5 patents Data-driven recycling of biomedical plastic waste into purified plastic products | 1 launch |
| 13 | Dynamic Energy Full-service solar solutions provider for commercial, institutional, and utility customers | $5M | 98 mo ago | 101 | 2007 | Michael Perillo Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLSalesforce+22 | — | — |
| 14 | Carbon Capture Scientific Provider of carbon capture services | $5M | 176 mo ago | — | 2009 | Shiaoguo Chen Founder | — | — | — |
| 15 | Delta Energy Provider of waste processing services | $4M | 138 mo ago | 1,000 | 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Alencon Manufactures inverters for solar industry | $4M | 168 mo ago | 41 | 2009 | — | PythonDjangoNginx+6 | — | — |
| 17 | Voltify Provides solutions to decarbonize freight rail operations, aiming to transform the industry into a net-zero… | $3M | 22 mo ago | 1 | 2023 | — | TildaYouTubeAmazon Web Services+5 | 8 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 job opening · 1 award |
| 18 | Susquehanna Solar Developer, builder, owner, and operator of distributed generation solar projects 29Funding bottom 49%Talent bottom 45%Global bottom 25% All 3 signals ▾Fundingbottom 49% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 25% Funding: Raised $3.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) Talent: 1 named leader on record rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $3M | 1 mo ago | — | 2023 | Matt Thielen Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 19 | PPT Research Designer and manufacturer of custom-made engagement rings | $3M | 220 mo ago | 13 | 2006 | Chip Ward President / CEO | — | — | — |
| 20 | Noble Environmental Services Corporation Provider of waste management services converting waste to renewable natural gas | $3M | 115 mo ago | — | 2001 | Craig Retzbach Owner | — | 16 patents Sustainable molded-fiberboard structural panels for modular, portable building construction. | — |
| 21 | SCE Environmental Group Provider of environmental remediation and waste management services | $2M | 90 mo ago | 69 | 2000 | Jody Cordaro CEO & President | — | — | — |
| 22 | Epiphany Environmental Provider of water purification and desalination systems | $2M | 124 mo ago | 8 | 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Magnolia Provider of air management services | $2M | 37 mo ago | — | 1997 | — | — | 5 patents Battery vehicle power management systems and smart fluid containers with integrated measuring tape | — |
| 24 | Folia Water Water filters to get clean drinking water | $1M | 74 mo ago | 18 | 2016 | Theresa Dankovich Cofounder and CTO | — | — | — |
| 25 | Cardinal Resources Provider of solar powered drinking water treatment services | $1M | 121 mo ago | 6 | 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | CCRCyber Provider of electronic waste disposal services | $1M | 19 mo ago | 16 | 2010 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — | — |
| 27 | AG-Grid Energy Provider of natural gas processing services from organic waste | $1M | 15 mo ago | 7 | 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Provider of junk collection, recycling, and disposal services | $1M | 86 mo ago | 20 | 2011 | Gerald Flanagan Founder & CEO | WordPressPleskMySQL+27 | — | — |
| 29 | Solar Renewable Energy Developer of solar energy projects | $1M | 185 mo ago | — | 2010 | Douglas Berry CEO & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | — |
| 30 | Amriton Provider of sustainable water treatment services | $900K | 111 mo ago | 2 | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | Solarflux Manufacturer of solar powered products | $490K | 49 mo ago | 7 | 2019 | John Fangman CEO | — | — | — |
| 32 | Sunworks Solar power project developers | $457K | 158 mo ago | 625 | 1983 | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | AgileSwitch Premier website for live soccer streaming, offering diverse sports content | $300K | 153 mo ago | 3 | 2010 | — | — | 13 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 34 | Solar Capture Technologies Manufacturer of solar power systems, modules, and related energy products | $215K | 143 mo ago | 11 | 2012 | Steven Caseley CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | — | — |
| 35 | Montauk Developer of bio-energy projects | $209K | 62 mo ago | 137 | 2010 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — | — |
| 36 | Brightwind Wind Energy Resource Assessment & Analysis | $180K | 67 mo ago | — | 2014 | Stephen Holleran Director and Co-Founder | — | — | 2 launchs |
| 37 | Smart Tire Recycling Provider of tyre recycling services | $150K | 105 mo ago | 7 | 2014 | Abdulhaq Alkhalidi Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 38 | Advanced GeoServices Provider of site designing, land planning, and landscape architecture services | $150K | 191 mo ago | 25 | 1992 | — | — | — | — |
| 39 | Baleena Provider of microplastic footprint of laundry services | $100K | 36 mo ago | 3 | 2022 | Sarah Gleeson Co-Founder & COO | — | — | — |
| 40 | SilisiumTech Manufacturer of solar wafers | $100K | 36 mo ago | 4 | 2023 | John Easoz Founder and Consultant | — | — | — |
Top 12 Environment companies in Pennsylvania
#1
Seed · Allentown, Pennsylvania · founded 2023$3Mraised▾
Seed · Allentown, Pennsylvania · founded 2023
Developer, builder, owner, and operator of distributed generation solar projects. The company focuses on advancing behind-the-meter distributed generation solar projects from origination through greenfield development and long-term operations. It partners with agricultural communities and farm operators. The company creates long-term value for local communities by supporting economic development through job creation and increased tax revenue, while delivering clean power and improved grid reliability.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 29how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
bottom 49%Talent
bottom 45%Global
bottom 25%Funding: Raised $3.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Seed (Apr 2026)
Talent: 1 named leader on record
Global: Single-market focus (United States)
Funding rounds
- Apr 2026Seed$500K
- Dec 2024Seed$2.5M
Founders & team
#2
Funding Raised · Venetia, Pennsylvania · founded 2012 · 48 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Venetia, Pennsylvania · founded 2012 · 48 employees
Provider of water transfer and fluid management services for the energy industry. It designs and implements fluid management programs for various projects, considering environmental factors. The company utilizes a fleet of owned and well-maintained equipment, focusing on zero-leak systems. Services include automation for high-volume fluid transfer and water transfer solutions. Safety is prioritized in all operations. The company's mission is to innovate fluid solutions for the energy sector, driving efficiency and sustainability. Its vision is to be a safety-focused, data-driven operation that redefines water management and optimizes efficiency.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%Product
top 32%Funding
top 44%Market
top 48%Talent
bottom 49%Global
bottom 33%Innovation: 5 product lines
Product: 5 distinct product lines · Company stage: Conventional Debt
Funding: Raised $10.5M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 9 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Apr 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Apr 2025Conventional Debt$2.5M
- Nov 2017Conventional Debt$8M
Founders & team
Investors
TAB Bank, 691 Investments
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpResponsive Lightbox & GalleryYoast SeoApache Http Server
#3
Funding Raised · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · founded 1995$779.6Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · founded 1995
Provider of air pollution & environment protection services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 21k LinkedIn followers — 8.9% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2 · hiring: Environmental Projects Construction Inspector, Deputy Communications Director 2
Funding rounds
- Aug 2017Grant (prize money)$1.6M
- May 2015Grant (prize money)$40.7M
- Apr 2015Grant (prize money)$493.8K
- Oct 2013Grant (prize money)$3.7M
Investors
USGS, OSTI, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Military Health, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Tech stack
A3 Lazy LoadAddtoanyAdobe Audience ManagerAdobe Client Data LayerAdobe Experience ManagerAdobe Experience Platform Launch
#4
Seed · Kennett Square, Pennsylvania · founded 2016 · 7 employees$1Mraised▾
Seed · Kennett Square, Pennsylvania · founded 2016 · 7 employees
Provider of natural gas processing services from organic waste
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 906 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$1M
- Apr 2022Seed—
Investors
UGI Corporation, United States Department of Agriculture
#5
Series A · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2023 · 1 employees$3.2Mraised▾
Series A · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2023 · 1 employees
Voltify is a company that specializes in decarbonizing freight rail operations, seeking to mitigate over 35 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. By leveraging technology and innovative solutions, Voltify aims to transform the freight rail industry into a net-zero emission sector. The company's mission is to turn decarbonization into a profit opportunity, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing environmental impact.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers — 2.7% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: RailTech Engineer
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2024Series A$3.2M
#6
Funding Raised · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2019$40Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2019
Developer of renewable solar energy power projects
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 25k LinkedIn followers — 10.7% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
- Jun 2023Conventional Debt$40M
Founders & team
Investors
BHI
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerContact Form 7DatatablesGodaddyGoogle Font ApiGoogle Maps
#7
Series A · Greensburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2010 · 16 employees$1Mraised▾
Series A · Greensburg, Pennsylvania · founded 2010 · 16 employees
Provider of electronic waste disposal services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 628 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Nov 2024Series A$1M
- Feb 2016Series A—
Investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
#8
Series B · Delaware, Pennsylvania · founded 2015$49Mraised▾
Series B · Delaware, Pennsylvania · founded 2015
Provider of recycling glass services
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 3k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2022Series B$25M
- May 2019Series A$24M
Founders & team
Investors
Valterra Partners, Uluwatu Capital, Closed Loop Partners
Tech stack
AngularCore-JsGodaddyGoogle AnalyticsHstsModernizr
#9
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2000 · 1391 employees$200Mraised▾
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2000 · 1391 employees
Tyre recycling company
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 10k LinkedIn followers — 4.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. TSBC) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Aug 2016PE—
- Sep 2010Conventional Debt$200M
- 2007Venture Debt—
Investors
The Carlyle Group, Rosetta Capital, Liberty Capital Partners
Tech stack
AosCore-JsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Tag ManagerIis
#10
Funding Raised · Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · founded 2009$125Mraised▾
Funding Raised · Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · founded 2009
Penn Energy Renewables is focused on developing solar farms. The solar farms that Penn is developing in Ontario will employ stationary photovoltaic modules installed in fields, which will power the locales through distributed power generation mechanism
Funding rounds
- Jan 2015Conventional Debt$125M
Founders & team
Investors
Rabobank, KeyBank, National Bank of Canada
#11
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2020 · 12 employees$6.2Mraised▾
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2020 · 12 employees
Manufacturer of plastic waste diversion system
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers — 2.7% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2023Series A$4.2M
- Jan 2022Seed$2M
- Aug 2020Grant (prize money)$20K
Founders & team
Investors
Ringbolt Capital, VoLo Earth Ventures, Lighthouse Labs
Tech stack
AdrollAdroll Cmp SystemAmazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple PayCart Functionality
#12
Acquired · King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania · founded 2002 · 573 employees$69.4Mraised▾
Acquired · King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania · founded 2002 · 573 employees
Manufacturer of bottleless water coolers, ice machines and filtered water systems
Funding rounds
- Jun 2014Series C$14M
- Oct 2011Series C$30M
- Oct 2011Conventional Debt—
- Aug 2010Series B$12.2M
Investors
Element Partners, Virgin Green Fund, Potomac Energy Fund, Pohlad Companies, ORIX, Advent Morro Equity Partners
Funding & investor landscape
$1.4Btotal disclosed funding
42companies funded
134disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Matt Thielen
Co-Founder · Susquehanna Solar
Matthew Brewer
CEO & President · HydroEdge Solutions
Dori Davidovitz
Co-Founder · Doral Renewables
Yaki Noyman
Co-CEO · Doral Renewables
Archie Filshill
CEO · Aero Aggregates
Donna Galvin
Co-Founder · Penn Energy Renewables
Sean McCloskey
Co-Founder & CEO · Penn Energy Renewables
Noah Pyles
Co-Founder & CEO · Polycarbin
James O'Brien
Co-Founder & CEO · Polycarbin
Mitch Hecht
Founder · International Recycling Group
Doug Schrader
Co-Founder · International Recycling Group
Michael Perillo
Founder & CEO · Dynamic Energy
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 6,440,608 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Environment coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH FROM Pennsylvania · institutions
What Pennsylvania researches in environmental monitoring
Penn State and University of Pennsylvania lead Pennsylvania's environmental monitoring research, recently emphasizing air quality, climate policy, and coastal ecosystems with a contested but cautiously optimistic stance.
20 papersstance +0.2344% breakthrough50% concern
local research themes
Air Quality and Health ImpactsMarine and coastal ecosystemsClimate Change Policy and EconomicsGreenhouse Technology and Climate ControlSoil and Water Nutrient DynamicsSmart Agriculture and AI
top institutions
- Pennsylvania State University13
- University of Pennsylvania4
- California University of Pennsylvania3
- Pennsylvania Department Of State1
Common questions
How many Environment companies are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
Radar tracks 248 indexable Environment companies headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Environment companies in Pennsylvania, United States?
The Environment companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have raised a combined $1.4B in disclosed equity funding across 42 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Environment company in Pennsylvania, United States?
Department of Environmental Protection is the highest-funded Environment company in Pennsylvania, United States, with $779.6M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Environment companies in Pennsylvania, United States are funded?
42 of the 248 Environment companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Environment unicorns are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
None of the Environment companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Pennsylvania, United States Environment companies?
The most active investors in Pennsylvania, United States Environment companies on this list include Ben Franklin Technology Partners, United States Department of Agriculture, Innovation Works, Military Health, National Science Foundation.
Riya SenguptaFinancials
Riya reads income statements for fun. She covers the real money in a sector — revenue, growth, who actually earns — and never met a vague claim she didn't want a number for.