AquiPor

About the offering

AquiPor has developed a proprietary porous concrete additive called AquiCrete that transforms traditional concrete into infrastructure-grade permeable concrete capable of absorbing and infiltrating stormwater at high rates while filtering 97.2% of common stormwater particles and 82% of tire wear toxins—without sacrificing the strength and durability the construction industry requires. The technology addresses urban flooding ($146.5B in damages since 1980), stormwater pollution (10+ trillion gallons of polluted runoff discharged into US waterways annually), and groundwater depletion (9.2 million acre-feet/year per USGS) simultaneously. AquiCrete integrates into standard concrete production—pavers, pour-in-place, or precast—and the company's metal-phosphate based hydrate material creates porosity at the molecular level, solving both the strength and clogging problems that prevented previous permeable concrete from scaling. Based in Spokane, WA, the company is operating within the LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) accelerator. Previously crowdfunded $5M+ across prior campaigns. The current StartEngine offering is Common Stock at $3.33/share with a $65.6M valuation, targeting $20K-$3.67M. The campaign has raised $150,101 from 105 investors and earned the "Most Momentum" badge. The permeable pavement market is projected to reach $27B by 2031. The Problem Concrete is the second most consumed material on Earth, and every time it rains, billions of gallons of polluted stormwater rush across impermeable concrete streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. Urban flooding has caused over $146.5B in damages since 1980. US cities discharge 10+ trillion gallons of polluted stormwater runoff and wastewater into clean waterways annually. The USGS estimates groundwater depletion of approximately 9.2 million acre-feet per year. Cities across the US are now legally required to manage stormwater runoff, and fines, retrofits, and infrastructure costs of non-compliance are increasing. Existing permeable concrete solutions clog, crack, and fail under real infrastructure loads—which is why permeable pavement never scaled despite decades of existence. The problem is that previous approaches sacrificed structural integrity for permeability, making them unsuitable for real-world infrastructure applications. The Solution AquiCrete is an engineered, metal-phosphate based hydrate material that transforms concrete into high-performance porous infrastructure at the molecular level. When added to standard concrete mixes, it creates interconnected microscopic pores that water flows through while pollutants are filtered at the surface. The material actually improves concrete's hydration chemistry during curing, increasing strength and durability—meaning manufacturers can reduce portland cement content (lowering CO2 footprint) without sacrificing performance. Third-party independent testing confirms 97.2% filtration of common stormwater particles and 82% of tire wear toxins. In-house testing shows less than 1% strength loss after repeated freeze-thaw cycling (versus 14%+ for standard non-air-entrained concrete). The technology integrates into any concrete production workflow: precast panels, pour-in-place, and dry-cast pavers. AquiPor's concrete behaves as a pozzolan (similar to ancient Roman concrete), creating chemical bonds that enhance long-term durability. Business Model AquiPor plans an asset-light, dual revenue stream model. Royalty/Material Sales Revenue comes from a hub-and-spoke licensed manufacturing model where partners manufacture the product and AquiPor earns royalties on every ton sold and every cubic yard of finished concrete produced—similar to a franchise model where AquiPor holds the IP and brand while partners handle manufacturing. Engineering Services Revenue comes from fees for product mix designs, project drainage modeling, performance specifications, and QA/QC oversight during installations. The model is designed to be scalable without proportional capital investment—adding new regional manufacturing partners expands reach without building factories. The US is poised to invest over $1T on critical infrastructure in the coming decade, creating massive demand for stormwater management solutions. Traction Third-party testing validated strength, durability, porosity, and filtration performance. Four demonstration projects installed and being monitored. First paid pilot project completed (revenue from a public works agency). Active pilot discussions and institutional engagement with municipal and corporate organizations. Operating within the LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) accelerator ecosystem. Named by Superpowers for Good as a SuperCrowd Social Impact Offering. Two years of field observations in the Pacific Northwest. Previously crowdfunded $5,017,759 across prior campaigns. The current campaign has raised $150,101 from 105 investors with the "Most Momentum" badge. The company is early-commercial with minimal revenue—the paid pilot project represents first revenues. Investor questions in the discussion ask about IP, patents, competitors, and timeline to public listing. Team Co-Founder, CEO, President, Board Member, and Principal Accounting Officer Gregory Johnson has been involved in construction and cleantech startups for over 12 years, with previous experience in building materials and construction that formed his vision for AquiPor. He has advised and served on boards of cleantech companies at the nexus of energy, industrial commodities, and construction materials, with experience in early-stage technology development, capital formation, IP strategy, and leading startup teams. Named a Global Sustainability Leader by the US Green Chamber of Commerce. Inventor and Advisor Matt Russell, P.E. is a prolific technology inventor with 30+ patents and patents pending, a Civil Professional Engineer with backgrounds in civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering as well as concrete technology. He served as a P.E. for Fluor Daniel working in metallurgical/mining plant design and civil/structural design for CALTRANS, and held executive roles including COO of a resource startup where he directed a pre-IPO bankable feasibility study. He currently serves as CEO of Refourm Energy. Product Engineer Josh Chastek has 6+ years of experience in R&D of emerging concrete technologies, overseeing all product development including mix design, in-house and third-party testing, quality control standards, and company SOPs, with a biology background and research experience at Eastern Washington University.

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