FREDsense has announced the closing of its $7m Series A funding round for the pioneering of PFAS testing with its field-based PFAS detector.
FREDsense’s equipment is the first commercially available field-based PFAS detector and has seen early adoption across various industries, including environmental consulting & services, water and wastewater treatment, energy, and general industrial operations.
The Series A funding round was led by HG Ventures, with participation from Emerald Technology Ventures.
By replacing lengthy lab turnaround times with same-day answers onsite, FREDsense enables onsite teams to identify contamination hotspots, verify cleanups, and optimise treatment more efficiently and at lower cost.
“Our mission is simple: make PFAS testing fast, accessible, and actionable,” said David Lloyd, CEO of FREDsense. “With support from HG Ventures and Emerald, we’ll expand production, deepen customer support, and continue improving our product so more sites can get answers on the spot.”
Industry support for FREDsense’s rapid PFAS detector
Ginger Rothrock, Senior Director at HG Ventures, commented: “Communities and companies need cleaner water, faster answers, and fewer delays. FREDsense puts lab-level insight into the hands of field teams, which is exactly what this moment requires.
“We’re proud to lead the round and support FREDsense as they scale.”
“FREDsense is bringing much-needed speed and practicality to PFAS testing,” added Clayton MacDougald, Investment Director at Emerald and newly appointed FREDsense Board Member.
“When you can get reliable results the same day, you make better decisions, finish jobs faster, and reduce costs. We’re thrilled to back this team alongside HG Ventures.”
The future of PFAS testing
FREDsense is building toward long-term relevance in a market of extreme importance, where PFAS sits at the intersection of environmental urgency, human health concerns, regulatory enforcement and economic opportunity within a global multi-billion-dollar problem.
With its first-mover advantage, growing commercial traction, and scalable business model, FREDsense represents a compelling opportunity for players in the PFAS space seeking differentiated tools to strengthen their portfolios and respond to regulatory and customer demands.
