EcoPulse Joins Accelerator Program by SputnikATX VC with $100K Investment to Scale PFAS AI Solution

EcoPulse, a leader in AI-driven technologies addressing the urgent PFAS (“forever chemicals”) crisis, has been selected to join the Sputnik ATX accelerator program among 800+ other applications, receiving a $100,000 investment to fuel its next stage of growth.

Sputnik ATX backs bold founders outside of Silicon Valley with hands-on training, mentoring, and access to a powerful network of investors and industry leaders. As part of the 13-week, in-person accelerator in Austin, EcoPulse will sharpen its sales strategy, expand market reach, and connect with a community of high-growth startups.

“Joining Sputnik ATX accelerator program now is at perfect timing for EcoPulse.” said Jenny Yu, Founder and CEO of EcoPulse. “Their track record of helping founders level up fast, combined with their belief in our mission to address PFAS at the source, will help us scale our impact and bring safer solutions to more industries.”

PFAS have been used across many industries worldwide for their heat, water, and stain resistance capabilities, but they persist in the environment and are increasingly linked to serious health and ecological risks. EcoPulse’s PFAS AI™ software leverages large language models and a proprietary PFAS knowledge base to help organizations pinpoint and manage risks across direct and indirect material inventories and supply chains.

The Sputnik ATX program provides $100,000 in initial funding on a SAFE note, with potential follow-on investment up to $400,000. Founders take part in a high-intensity, three-month bootcamp that culminates in a pitch to a curated group of venture capitalists and investors.

With Sputnik ATX’s support, EcoPulse is poised to accelerate innovation in PFAS risk analysis and management—paving the way for a future where supply chain and material are safeguarded from the ground up. (Sputnik announcement of the 2025 summer cohort)

About EcoPulse

EcoPulse is the creator of PFAS AI™, an enterprise-grade platform purpose-built to identify and manage PFAS risk at scale. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are widely used in manufacturing due to their heat, water, and stain-resistant properties—but they’re increasingly linked to serious environmental and health concerns, as well as mounting regulatory scrutiny worldwide.

PFAS AI™ helps companies:

• Detect PFAS risks across complex supply chains—quickly and accurately.
• Prioritize and automate risk management and mitigation steps.
• Reduce bottlenecks and constraints tied to supplier outreach, manual testing, or fragmented data in internal PFAS risk due diligence.
• Reduce manual effort by over 2,500 hours annually, equating to more than $1 million in cost savings

About Sputnik

Sputnik ATX is an Austin-based accelerator and venture capital firm that backs bold founders—especially those outside Silicon Valley—and helps them go from gritty to great. Once selected, founders join a 13-week, in-person program in Austin, Texas, designed like a startup bootcamp: intensive sales training, traction building, and mentorship alongside a sharp, driven cohort.

With $100,000 in initial funding on a SAFE note and the potential for up to $400,000 in additional investment, Sputnik ATX provides not only capital but hands-on, founder-first support. Startups gain access to a curated network of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, as well as ongoing guidance well beyond Demo Day.

Learn more at sputnikatx.com.