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Xatoms Raises $3M to Advance Solar Water Tech

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Toronto-based cleantech startup Xatoms has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to scale its solar-powered water purification technology. The round included $2 million in venture capital led by Quantacet and $1 million in non-dilutive funding. Founded in 2024, Xatoms uses AI and quantum chemistry to develop materials that remove contaminants using sunlight or LEDs.

CEO Diana Virgovicova said the funds will support pilot programs and expansion into underserved communities. Backers include Genesis Ventures, BDC’s Thrive Lab, and League of Innovators. The technology has applications in Indigenous communities, industrial sites, and remote regions where clean water access remains limited.

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SXSW Pitch 2025: Calgary’s Knead Tech, Toronto’s Xatoms Among Winning Startups

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Calgary-based Knead Technologies won the AgTech & Food category at the 2025 SXSW Pitch competition in Austin, Texas. The startup, which connects food waste with food reuse, was recognized for its innovative approach to tackling global food insecurity.

Knead Tech was among 45 startups competing across nine categories at the 17th annual event, which featured solutions leveraging AI, machine learning, and automation. Other winners included Toronto’s Xatoms, which uses quantum chemistry and AI for water purification. The SXSW Pitch competition continues to highlight breakthrough startups addressing real-world challenges.

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