ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M New Ventures, the corporate venture organization of 3M, announced an investment in HydroNovation Inc. of California, a developer of next-generation water conditioning systems for residential and food service industry applications, according to a press release.

The Series B round financing included a second investment by Clean Pacific Ventures, but the terms of the transaction were not disclosed, noted the release.

Founded by the water technology pioneer Anil Jha in 2008, HydroNovation’s water treatment systems reduce potentially hazardous substances and hardness minerals for optimal drinking water quality, stated the release.

“We see 3M as an important strategic investment partner based on its extensive expertise in water treatment, water filtration and manufacturing at scale, as well as its premium reputation in this market,” said Anil Jha, founder and CEO of HydroNovation. “We are excited about the opportunity to add 3M to our existing relationships as we finalize our system design, ramp up production, and open up new sales channels.”

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