CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FREDsense, a pioneer in rapid water testing technology, has announced the close of its USD $7 million Series A funding round led by HG Ventures, with participation from Emerald Technology Ventures. FREDsense delivers practical, next-generation solutions for detecting PFAS, "forever chemicals"— by providing fast, portable testing equipment that allows customers to get results in hours rather than weeks.

The company has launched the first commercially available field-based PFAS detector and has seen early adoption across industries such as environmental consulting & services, water and wastewater treatment, energy and general industrial operations. By replacing lengthy lab turnaround times with same-day answers onsite, FREDsense enables onsite teams to identify contamination hotspots, verify cleanups, and optimize 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."

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