Ecofiltro
GuatemalaWater/ImpactFounded 2012
Ecofiltro is a Guatemalan social enterprise whose purpose is to save lives and provide health through purified water, selling a water-purification solution to people without access to clean drinking water. The product, offered in large and mini models with accessories and renewal options, is based on a purification technology developed in 1981 by Fernando Mazariegos. The company operates in Guatemala and has a presence in Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica, with expansion plans to Colombia and Panamá, and aims to reach one million Guatemalan families. Founded and led by CEO Philip Wilson as a social business, Ecofiltro received a US$150,000 investment from Pomona Impact and charges for its product as part of its model.
Key people
- Philip Wilson Founder and CEO