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Raleigh, NC \u2013 November 10, 2025 \u2013<\/strong> Invicta Water, Inc.<\/a> (Invicta) has raised an additional $554K from the Wolfpack Investor Network<\/a> (WIN) and Harbright Ventures<\/a>, following its previous round of funding. The new capital, which brings Invicta\u2019s total raised to more than $1M <\/strong>from WIN and Harbright Ventures<\/strong>, will accelerate the company\u2019s efforts to eliminate PFAS<\/a> (\u201cforever chemicals\u201d) from water systems nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PFAS, linked to serious health issues<\/a>, contaminate millions of Americans’ drinking water. With 97% of Americans having PFAS in their blood and 45% of U.S. drinking water systems potentially contaminated<\/a>, there is an urgent need for scalable, science-driven solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based in Burlington, North Carolina, Invicta has developed a continuous flow system<\/a> that removes and destroys PFAS from drinking water, wastewater, and industrial runoff\u2014without generating hazardous byproducts or secondary waste. The technology operates at ambient temperature and pressure, offering a low-cost, scalable alternative to traditional two-step methods that require expensive disposal processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company is relocating to its new HQ in Cary, NC<\/a>, in early 2026, which increases its square footage from 3K to over 10K.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWIN and Harbright\u2019s continued support enables us to expand deployments and accelerate access to clean, safe water,\u201d said Steve Wilcenski<\/a>, Invicta\u2019s CEO and Founder. \u201cOur technology is ready to make a measurable impact in communities affected by PFAS contamination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invicta\u2019s recent pilot projects in Wake County<\/a> and across the Carolinas<\/a> achieved near-complete PFAS removal\u2014over 99.9% efficiency\u2014with zero toxic byproducts, including four of the EPA\u2019s top six priority contaminants<\/a>. The company\u2019s installations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee now process more than 1.5M gallons of water daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInvicta\u2019s technology offers a practical, scalable solution to one of the nation\u2019s most serious environmental challenges,\u201d said John Leachman<\/a>, Harbright Ventures Founder and Partner, and WIN Venture Partner. \u201cWIN is proud to continue supporting Invicta and its mission to eliminate forever chemicals and revolutionize water purification.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WIN\u2019s continued investment in Invicta reflects its commitment to supporting NC State\u2013affiliated companies developing sustainable, high-impact solutions to global challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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