Best Environment Companies in Washington, United States
The 144 best Environment companies in Washington, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: TerraPower.
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.
Ranked: Best Environment companies in Washington
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TerraPower Designer of nuclear reactors 60Funding top 18%Patents top 20%Moat top 29%Innovation top 30% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Patentstop 20% Moattop 29% Innovationtop 30% Growthtop 38% Partnerstop 46% Markettop 47% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 47% Newsbottom 46% Techbottom 29% Funding: Raised $810M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 18 yrs (0.3/yr) Patents: 835 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 326 filings since 2022 vs 384 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $810M | 12 mo ago | 299 | 2006 | Christopher Levesque President and CEO | 835 patents Advanced nuclear reactor monitoring, fuel recycling, and supercritical CO2 power cycle technologies. | 2 job openings · 1 partnership · 5 expansions |
| 2 | Helion 🦄 Provider of deuterium fuel-based magnetic-nuclear fusion reactor 69Product top 18%Funding top 19%News top 21%Growth top 22% All 11 signals ▾Producttop 18% Fundingtop 19% Newstop 21% Growthtop 22% Moattop 26% Talenttop 30% Innovationtop 34% Markettop 46% Partnersbottom 43% Globalbottom 37% Techbottom 32% Product: 7 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series F Funding: Raised $552M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 15 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $552M | 16 mo ago | 44 | 2010 | George Votroubek Co-Founder | — | — |
| 3 | Zap Energy Developer of nuclear energy projects | $330M | 23 mo ago | 124 | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Ionics Provider of water purification and filtration systems | $130M | 267 mo ago | 2,200 | 1995 | — | 56 patents Ionic power devices and advanced water treatment/solidification for heavy‑oil operations | — |
| 5 | HaloSource Provider of clean water & antimicrobial solutions | $48M | 93 mo ago | 13 | 1999 | — | 114 patents Advanced granular filtration media and dual-polymer systems for water purification and solid separation | — |
| 6 | USNC Manufacturer of micro modular reactors | $47M | 22 mo ago | 50 | 2011 | Francesco Venneri CEO | — | — |
| 7 | Avalanche Developer of energy-dense fusion microreactors for clean power generation 50Funding top 30%Patents top 30%Talent top 38%Innovation top 39% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 30% Patentstop 30% Talenttop 38% Innovationtop 39% Techtop 40% Moattop 41% Growthtop 48% Globalbottom 43% Newsbottom 39% Marketbottom 22% Funding: Raised $45.0M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 4 yrs (1.2/yr) Patents: 604 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 41 filings since 2022 vs 133 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $45M | 5 mo ago | — | 2018 | Robin Langtry Co-Founder & CEO | 604 patents Magnetic nonvolatile memory (MRAM) devices, dual-layer cells, selectors, and packaging solutions | — |
| 8 | Itek Energy Solar energy solutions: installation, maintenance, off-grid systems, and educational resources | $40M | 93 mo ago | — | 2011 | John Flanagan Founder | — | — |
| 9 | DTG Recycle Manufacturer of recycled roofing and wooden materials | $32M | 77 mo ago | 1 | 1999 | Dan Guimont Founder & Chairman | — | — |
| 10 | Essentia Water Manufacturer of alkaline & electrolyzed drinking water bottles | $18M | 141 mo ago | 182 | 1998 | — | — | — |
| 11 | OneEnergy Renewables Develops solar projects | $16M | 86 mo ago | 36 | 2009 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 12 | Green Canopy NODE Developer of green building communities | $15M | 55 mo ago | 33 33 → 34 (+3%) | 2010 | Andy Wolverton Co-Founder | — | — |
| 13 | Earth Funeral Provider of environmental consulting services | $10M | 20 mo ago | 21 | 2020 | Tom Harries Co-Founder & CEO | — | 3 expansions |
| 14 | Banyu Carbon Provider of CO2 removal services | $6M | 28 mo ago | 6 | 2022 | Alexander Gagnon Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 15 | Resynergi Offers system for plastic to oil conversion 24Patents top 39%Funding top 42%Innovation top 46%Moat bottom 49% All 7 signals ▾Patentstop 39% Fundingtop 42% Innovationtop 46% Moatbottom 49% Globalbottom 35% Marketbottom 22% Newsbottom 21% Patents: 13 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 5 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $6.4M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 2 yrs (2.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100 | $6M | 16 mo ago | 11 | 2009 | — | 13 patents Microwave‑assisted pyrolysis converting plastic waste into fuels and chemicals | — |
| 16 | Evergreen Developer of solar energy projects | $6M | 39 mo ago | 9 | 2021 | Cris Eugster CEO and Co-founder | 15 patents Precision crop disease forecasting and UV-based plant treatment systems for agricultural disease control | — |
| 17 | Planetary Power Off-grid hybrid generators | $5M | 120 mo ago | 17 | 2007 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Return Home Provider of funeral services | $5M | 36 mo ago | 11 | 2019 | Micah Truman Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 19 | Mercurius Biorefining Provider of waste management services | $5M | 157 mo ago | 5 | 2010 | Karl Seck CEO | 2 patents Integrated biorefinery process converting carbohydrate/lignocellulose feedstocks into liquid biofuels | — |
| 20 | Freestone Environmental Services Provider of environment management services | $4M | 172 mo ago | 27 | 1997 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Emissol Provider of air pollution control services | $4M | 71 mo ago | — | 2013 | Mansour Masoudi Founder | 11 patents Patents concentrated in mechanical & energy engineering | — |
| 22 | Ravelfuture Provider of textile recycling solutions for blended materials 55Funding top 39%Global bottom 48% All 2 signals ▾Fundingtop 39% Globalbottom 48% Funding: Raised $3.3M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 2 yrs (1.0/yr) Global: Investors from 2 countries beyond United States rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $3M | 14 mo ago | 5 | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 23 | Climate Solution Investments Provider of air management services | $3M | 45 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Teichos Energy Develops large-scale solar energy projects, providing sustainable energy solutions | $2M | 60 mo ago | — | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Tuusso Energy Utility-scale solar plant developer minimizing risk and maximizing clean energy competitiveness | $2M | 189 mo ago | 5 | 2008 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Micro Energy Credits Empowering communities with clean energy through carbon finance and microloans | $1M | 138 mo ago | 35 | 2007 | James Dailey Co-Founder & Director | — | — |
| 27 | Sol-Go Manufacturer of flexible solar panels designed for various applications | $1M | 47 mo ago | — | 2019 | Scott Mchugo CEO and Founder - Sol-Go | — | 1 launch |
| 28 | Pure Blue Tech Developer of self-cleaning membrane elements for efficient water generations | $1M | 38 mo ago | 9 | 2013 | Ryan Vogel CEO & Co-Founder | — | — |
| 29 | Climate Foundation Provider of climate change in critical ecosystems | $1M | 48 mo ago | — | 2007 | Brian Herzen Founder | — | — |
| 30 | Sequoia Scientific, Inc. Manufacturer of optical instruments for particle analysis. | $754K | 53 mo ago | 20 | 1995 | — | — | 5 launchs |
| 31 | DH Environmental Provider of environmental consulting services | $750K | 67 mo ago | — | 2003 | — | 15 patents Microbial biopolymer production and in‑situ multi‑species bacterial biosensor technologies | — |
| 32 | PotaVida Provider of water management services | $475K | 116 mo ago | 4 | 2011 | — | 3 patents Solar-powered water purification using UV disinfection technology | — |
| 33 | FabCab Offers architectural designing services focused on timber frame and SIP homes | $300K | 153 mo ago | — | 2010 | Bruce Waltar owner | — | — |
| 34 | Confluence Environmental Provider of environmental science, project management, and regulatory compliance services | $246K | 117 mo ago | — | 2007 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 35 | Perca | $168K | 7 mo ago | — | 2023 | Russ Davis Chief Executive Officer | 3 patents Vermifiltration-based toxic contaminant removal from wastewater | — |
| 36 | CTFusion Online gambling blog providing insights and reviews of slot games | $148K | 95 mo ago | 3 | 2015 | Derek Sutherland Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 37 | PMWC Non-profit company focused on providing water services to households and woodlands | $106K | 149 mo ago | — | 1929 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Environment companies in Washington
#1
Series D · Bellevue, Washington · founded 2006 · 299 employees$810Mraised▾
Designer of nuclear reactors. The portfolio includes IV traveling wave reactor (TWR) that offers a safe and economic form of low-carbon energy that meets baseload demand for electricity. The company is also investigating a molten salt reactor(MSR) as an alternative technology.
- Jun 2025Series D$650M
- Nov 2022Series C$80M
- Aug 2022Series C$750M
- Mar 2022Grant (prize money)$8.6M
#2
Series A · Tukwila, Washington · founded 2018$45Mraised▾
Avalanche Fusion is a Seattle-based start-up developing fusion microreactors for clean power generation. They are developing the world's first fusion microreactor, called the Orbitron, which is markedly different from other fusion reactors as its fusion core can be held in your hands. They have received a $275K grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the efficiency of their Orbitron fusion device.
- Dec 2025Series A$29M
- Jul 2025Grant (prize money)$10M
- Sep 2023Grant (prize money)$274.9K
- Aug 2022Series A$40M
#3
Helion 🦄Series F · Everett, Washington · founded 2010 · 44 employees$552.1Mraised▾
Provider of deuterium fuel-based magnetic-nuclear fusion reactor. A plasma generated from deuterium & helium is accelerated by pulsed magnetic fields to fuse the nuclei resulting in the release of high temperature. Heat energy is used to generate power.
- Jan 2025Series F$425M
- Nov 2021Series E$500M
- Sep 2020Series D$40M
- Jun 2015Series B$10.6M
#4
Series D · Everett, Washington · founded 2017 · 124 employees$330Mraised▾
Developer of nuclear energy projects
- Jul 2024Series D$130M
- Jun 2022Series C$162.6M
- Apr 2021Series B$27.5M
- Aug 2020Series A$6.5M
#5
Series B · Seattle, Washington · founded 2011 · 50 employees$47.4Mraised▾
Manufacturer of micro modular reactors. They also manufacture their own advanced fuel
- Aug 2024Grant (prize money)$385.1K
- May 2023Grant (prize money)$174.9K
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$199.4K
- Jan 2022Series B$30M
#6
Series B · Vancouver, Washington · founded 2009 · 11 employees$6.4Mraised▾
Offers system for plastic to oil conversion
- Jan 2025Series B$18M
- Jan 2024Series B$6.4M
- Jan 2023Series A$6.4M
- Jun 2018Series A$3.5M
#7
Seed · Seattle, Washington · founded 2019 · 5 employees$3.3Mraised▾
Provider of textile recycling solutions for blended materials. It offers a proprietary process that isolates materials from blended fibers, maximizing recovery and minimizing waste. This process transforms textile waste into reusable materials, such as rPET pellets, which can be used to create new fibers, yarns, fabrics, and clothing. The technology maintains the integrity of base fibers while purifying them, using a safe, energy-efficient, closed-loop system that avoids additional waste or byproducts. The company aims to enable the circular economy for apparel, diverting textile waste from landfills and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Mar 2025Seed—
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$994.9K
- Jul 2024Seed$2.3M
#8
Seed · Auburn, Washington · founded 2020 · 21 employees$10Mraised▾
Provider of environmental consulting services
- Oct 2024Seed—
- Apr 2022Seed$10M
#9
Seed · Walla Walla, Washington · founded 2023$168Kraised▾
- Nov 2025Seed$68K
- Jan 2025Seed$100K
#10
Seed · Seattle, Washington · founded 2022 · 6 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Provider of CO2 removal services
- Feb 2024Seed$6.5M
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)—
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$274.1K
#11
Acquired · Bellevue, Washington · founded 1995 · 2200 employees$130Mraised▾
Manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment systems. The company engages in the designing, installing, operating and maintaining of water and wastewater treatment systems. It also provides emergency and long-term water purification services.
- Mar 2004Post IPO$130M
#12
Public · Bothell, Washington · founded 1999 · 13 employees$48.4Mraised▾
Provider of clean water & antimicrobial solutions
- Sep 2018Post IPO$2.1M
- Jan 2018Post IPO$987.6K
- Jun 2017Post IPO$2.3M
- Nov 2014Post IPO$11M
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How research on Environmental Monitoring in Washington is moving
A read on the academic research around Environmental Monitoring in Washington — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 77 papers.
University of Washington, George Washington University, and Washington State University lead Washington's environmental-monitoring research, predominantly advancing air quality and atmospheric chemistry with a cautiously optimistic tone.
- University of Washington50
- George Washington University6
- Washington State University6
- Washington University in St. Louis5
- University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory3
- Air pollution3
- Sampling (signal processing)3
- Air quality index2
- Air monitoring2
- Environmental engineering2
- Air pollution1→3
- Air pollution4
- Sampling (signal processing)3
- Air quality index3
- Environmental resource management3
- Marine energy2