BioFiltro, a comapny which uses regenerative, nature based systems to treat wastewater for dairies, food processors, and municipal and industrial operations, has secured a $35 million investment from Utah-based Jordanelle Capital.
The investment is aimed at accelerating BioFiltro’s growth in the dairy sector, expanding its reach into other industries seeking natural and cost-effective alternatives to conventional treatment systems, and strengthening its footprint across North America, South America, and Europe.
Our mission has always been to harness the power of nature to recover resources and protect water. With Jordanelle’s investment, we can scale that mission to reach more farms and industries committed to regenerative solutions and responsible water stewardship.
Matthew Day, Managing Partner at Jordanelle Capital, said the firm views BioFiltro as a strong fit for its portfolio, noting the company’s ability to create long-term value for customers through its nature-based wastewater treatment model. He cited the measurable benefits the system provides to dairy producers, industrial users, and the environment, and said Jordanelle’s backing is intended to support BioFiltro’s continued growth in agriculture and other sectors.
Nature Based Wastewater Treatment
BioFiltro develops regenerative wastewater systems that use low-energy, nature-based processes to convert waste into usable byproducts. The company, headquartered in Davis, California, operates across North America, South America, and Europe, with a growing presence in the US dairy sector.
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Its patented BIDA vermifiltration technology is used across dairy, food and beverage, municipal, wine, sanitary, and industrial operations, turning wastewater into cleaner effluent and soil-ready nutrients that help reduce treatment costs, cut emissions, and support sustainability targets.
According to BioFiltro, the system uses a natural biological process to remove up to 98% of contaminants from agricultural, industrial, and sanitary wastewater, offering lower energy use, emissions, sludge output, and operating costs than conventional treatment methods.
BIDA Vermifiltration in Practice
According to a 2019 research paper titled The BioFiltro BIDA Water Treatment System, the company reports that its vermifiltration process can remove a high share of solids and nitrogen from agricultural and industrial wastewater while using comparatively little energy. The paper also notes the potential for lower emissions and the production of reusable water and nutrient-rich castings, positioning the system as a resource-recovery option for farms and food processors.
A Washington-based pilot at Royal Dairy evaluated BioFiltro’s vermifiltration system, with researchers documenting steep drops in solids and nitrogen levels as worms and aerobic microbes processed dairy wastewater. Researchers found that the low energy, nature based system processed dairy effluent into cleaner water and nutrient rich byproducts, offering an alternative pathway for farms and agritech operations looking to diversify their wastewater treatment approaches.
This partnership allows us to build on our strong foundation within the dairy sector and bring our proven vermifiltration technology to even more producers. I’ve seen firsthand the difference BioFiltro can make for dairy operations, and I’m excited about the growth ahead as we continue to make sustainability both practical and profitable.
At Frey Vineyards in California, BioFiltro’s vermifiltration system was piloted to manage winery process water, using a biological bed of worms and microbes to treat daily wash-water streams. The setup produced cleaner water suitable for irrigation and generated nutrient-rich castings as a byproduct. The project demonstrated how a low-energy, nature-based approach can support resource recovery in food and beverage operations.
Balancing Wastewater Treatment Needs
BioFiltro’s latest funding underscores growing interest in nature-based wastewater solutions within agriculture and food systems. The company’s vermifiltration model has reportedly shown consistent results across dairies, vineyards, and processing facilities, where independent pilots have documented strong reductions in solids and nitrogen alongside opportunities for water reuse and soil building byproducts.
With new funding and a wider presence across agricultural regions, BioFiltro’s ability to expand its wastewater-treatment approach remains dependent on how the technology performs at scale, particularly in balancing resource-recovery outcomes with lower-energy operational needs for producers.