Key Takeaways
- AtmoCooling, a Hub71 startup, has raised $2.6 million in pre-seed funding to expand its seawater evaporative cooling technology.
- The funding round was co-led by Nucleus Capital and Revent Ventures, with participation from Marble, Unruly, Founders Factory Blue Action, and others.
- AtmoCooling’s technology repurposes brine and seawater to create microclimates that reduce heat stress and support agriculture in arid regions.
- The technology benefits multiple industries, including farmers, desalination plants, and industrial sites in high-temperature environments.
- The company is expanding pilot projects and forming strategic partnerships to enhance climate resilience in arid regions.
AtmoCooling’s Vision: Transforming Arid Regions into Thriving Agricultural Hubs
AtmoCooling, a pioneering climate technology company, is proving that desert regions can be transformed into productive agricultural and climate resilience hubs. The Hub71-based startup has secured $2.6 million in pre-seed funding to scale its seawater evaporative cooling technology, a sustainable solution designed to combat extreme heat and improve agricultural viability in arid environments.
According to Paul Mahacek, CEO and Co-Founder of AtmoCooling: “AtmoCooling turns extreme heat from a challenge into an opportunity. This round allows us to scale our technology, deploy pilot projects, and prove that deserts can become key to a more sustainable future.”
Seawater Cooling: A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Cooling Systems
Unlike conventional cooling methods that rely on freshwater, AtmoCooling’s system utilizes brine and seawater to create localized microclimates. This lowers ambient temperatures, reduces heat stress, and supports agricultural and industrial applications without depleting scarce freshwater resources.
Key benefits of AtmoCooling’s seawater cooling technology include:
- Reducing heat stress in desert farming to enhance crop productivity.
- Repurposing brine waste from desalination plants, improving sustainability.
- Protecting industrial infrastructure from high-temperature operational challenges.
By transforming industrial byproducts into climate resilience tools, AtmoCooling is offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cooling systems in hot and arid climates.
Who Benefits from AtmoCooling’s Innovation?
AtmoCooling’s technology is designed to support key industries facing climate-related challenges:
- Farmers: Protect crops from extreme heat, extend growing seasons, and increase yield stability.
- Desalination Plants: Repurpose brine waste for cooling, reducing environmental impact.
- Industrial Sites: Improve efficiency and resilience of critical infrastructure in high-temperature environments.
Scaling Impact: Expansion Through Strategic Partnerships
AtmoCooling is actively expanding pilot projects in arid regions and partnering with:
- Agricultural producers to improve crop resilience.
- Sustainability researchers focused on climate adaptation.
- Climate-focused organizations seeking innovative heat-mitigation solutions.
