Sudoc

What Sudoc does

Sudoc is a US-based specialty chemistry company founded in 2020 to commercialize patented TAML (Tetra-Amido Macrocyclic Ligand) catalyst technology developed over 30+ years at Carnegie Mellon University's Institute for Green Science by Dr. Terry Collins. The company holds an all-fields exclusive license to this bio-inspired catalyst platform, which mimics peroxidase enzymes in the human liver to make hydrogen peroxide-based oxidation reactions exponentially more efficient — claimed at 100x the activity of prior TAML generations via its NewTAML breakthrough. Sudoc has operational hubs in Cambridge MA, Charlottesville VA, and Pittsburgh PA, and opened a European office in Amsterdam in 2024.

The company monetizes this core platform through three commercial brands. Dot (Dilute Oxidation Technology) is the consumer-facing cleaning brand, selling powder-concentrate products to professional mold remediators, restoration companies, and facility managers, distributed via channel partners such as '58 Foundations (11 US states), Pure Maintenance (US/UK/Australia/Canada), and Gascó Industrial (Puerto Rico manufacturing). Dot Catalyst is a separate B2B ingredient line selling catalyst chemistry to industrial OEMs, commercial laundry operators, and cleaning-product manufacturers. NEAT (New Environmental Approach to Treatment) is the water-treatment brand that enhances Advanced Oxidation Processes for industrial and municipal customers, with demonstrated capability to degrade pharmaceutical compounds and micropollutants and to reduce energy costs in electrochemical treatment systems by up to 90%.

Sudoc's go-to-market combines channel-partner distribution for cleaning products with enterprise field sales for water-treatment and licensing opportunities. Revenue streams include one-time product sales (Dot, NEAT, Dot Catalyst), technology licensing to industrial partners (underpinned by the CMU IP license), and professional/technical services to help partners integrate TAML applications. The company has raised approximately $20 million across three rounds (2021 founding round from Hunter Lewis Family Trust, 2024 Momentum Capital, 2024 PureTerra Ventures) and reports a team of 20+ across leadership, R&D, manufacturing, and advisory functions, including several CMU-affiliated scientific founders.

Name

Sudoc

Legal name

Sudoc, LLC

Website

https://sudoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sudoc commercializes patented TAML catalyst chemistry exclusively licensed from Carnegie Mellon University, selling the Dot cleaning brand, Dot Catalyst for industrial OEMs, and NEAT water-treatment solutions to professional remediators, industrial customers, and municipalities seeking to replace toxic chemicals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Cyclic Crude, Intermediate, and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing (325194)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Disinfection & Oxidation (Chlorine/Chloramine, UV, Ozone, AOP) (EUANABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Green chemistry catalysts
• Water treatment chemistry
• Mold remediation products
• Oxidation catalyst technology
• Sustainable cleaning chemistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Dot Brand: Sale of TAML catalyst-based cleaning products for professional mold remediation, restoration, and general cleaning. Products are sold as powder concentrates that customers mix with water on-site, replacing traditional liquid chemical products.
2. Product Sales - NEAT Brand: Water treatment solutions using TAML catalysts to enhance industrial and municipal water treatment processes. Revenue from selling catalyst solutions and technical support to pulp & paper, wastewater treatment, and other industrial applications.
3. Technology Licensing: Licensing of TAML catalyst technology to industrial partners for specific applications. Includes all-fields license agreement with Carnegie Mellon University for TAML IP, and potential future licensing to other manufacturers and industrial process companies.
4. Professional Services and Consulting: Technical and consulting services provided to partners to enable innovative solutions for their industries. Sudoc offers technical advice to help partners implement TAML catalyst applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sudoc develops and commercializes TAML (Tetra-Amido Macrocyclic Ligand) catalysts, a nature-inspired oxidation chemistry that mimics peroxidase enzymes in the human liver to break down toxic compounds, pathogens, and micropollutants using hydrogen peroxide. The company sells finished products under two sub-brands: Dot (Dilute Oxidation Technology) cleaning products for mold remediation, stain removal, and general cleaning, and NEAT (New Environmental Approach to Treatment) water treatment solutions that enhance Advanced Oxidation Processes for industrial and municipal wastewater applications.

Product overview

Sudoc offers a portfolio of products centered on its patented NewTAML catalyst technology. The core platform is TAML (Tetra-Amido Macrocyclic Ligand) chemistry, which mimics natural enzymes to make oxidation reactions exponentially more efficient. This technology underpins two sub-brands: Dot (Dilute Oxidation Technology) for professional cleaning and mold remediation applications, and Neat (New Environmental Approach to Treatment) for industrial water treatment and wastewater remediation. The products are designed to replace toxic chemicals with more effective, environmentally sustainable solutions that break down into natural elements after use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dot (Dilute Oxidation Technology): Cleaning products using TAML catalysts for difficult cleaning problems including mold remediation and stain removal. Uses patent-protected molecule NT7 that mimics enzymes found in the human liver.
• NEAT (New Environmental Approach to Treatment)

Products and services

• Dot Cleaner (Dilute Oxidation Technology) Dot is a sub-brand of cleaning products using Sudoc's patented NewTAML catalysts to create high-powered, low-chemical formulas for difficult cleaning problems including mold remediation, stain removal, and general cleaning. Products are sold as powder concentrates that mix on-site with water and use approximately 1/6th to 1/8th the chemical content of traditional solutions like bleach.
• Dot Catalyst Dot Catalysts are industrial catalyst products that enhance oxidation reactions in commercial laundry, cleaning products, and other industrial systems. Water-soluble and pH-flexible, they are designed to cut energy use, reduce chemical usage, lower costs, and maximize water reuse for industrial cleaning operations.
• NEAT (New Environmental Approach to Treatment) NEAT is Sudoc's water treatment brand using TAML catalysts to extend water treatment systems and remove micro-pollutants from wastewater. It enhances Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) while minimizing lifecycle costs and addressing global water reuse and regulatory requirements, with potential to save up to 90% of energy costs in electrochemical treatment systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Uses only 1/28th the chemical content compared to traditional cleaning products
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Carnegie Mellon UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-fields license agreement for TAML catalyst IP developed at Carnegie Mellon's Institute for Green Science. Technology developed over 30+ years by Dr. Terry Collins and research teams. Ongoing research collaboration with CMU scientists on pharmaceutical degradation studies published in 2024.
• '58 FoundationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partnership to bring Dot cleaning products to 11 states. '58 Foundations is a leader in remediation and cleaning services with 60+ years of experience in basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, foundation repair, and mold removal. Partnership announced May 2022.
• Pure MaintenancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Utah-based mold removal expert using demolition-free fog technology. Founded in 2007, Pure Maintenance has significant presence in US, UK, Australia, and Canada. Partnership provides exclusive territorial rights for partners with no royalty payments.
• Gascó IndustrialcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturing partner in Gurabo, Puerto Rico for Dot product development and production. CEO Dan Bigman has built Gasco into Puerto Rico's only developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly cleaning products. True American innovation with local manufacturing.
• Brunel University LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership to evaluate TAML catalysts for removing synthetic chemicals from wastewater. Found original TAML catalysts to be 'at least as effective' as existing solutions but at lower cost on both financial and energy use basis.
• Imagine H2OmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading water innovation accelerator selected Sudoc for 2023 cohort from 150+ applicants. Provides resources, insight, and visibility to launch and scale water solutions. Sudoc won 2023 CrocTank award at WEFTEC through this partnership.
• Scrum Ventures / SmartCityXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected for SmartCityX open innovation program connecting innovative start-ups to Japanese marketplace. Recognition by Scrum Studio acknowledges potential for chemistry to match Japanese market needs for resource efficiency.
• University of Massachusetts AmherstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for Core Facility Voucher Program providing access to WET Center Facility and 90+ core equipment facilities across five UMass campuses. State-sponsored program supports SMEs for job growth creation and innovation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solenis: Specialty chemical company focused on water treatment and process chemistries for pulp & paper, industrial water, and related markets. Directly comparable to Sudoc's NEAT brand in addressing industrial wastewater and pulp/paper process improvements.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions serving industrial cleaning and water treatment customers. Directly comparable to Sudoc in targeting B2B professional cleaning and water management end markets with chemistry-based solutions.
• Clariant: Specialty chemicals company with a significant catalyst portfolio and water treatment offerings. Comparable to Sudoc in developing and commercializing specialty catalysts for industrial applications including oxidation chemistry.
• Evonik (Active Oxygens / PeroxyChem): Owns PeroxyChem and operates a global hydrogen peroxide and active oxygens business used for water treatment, cleaning, and chemical processing. Highly comparable to Sudoc in peroxide-based oxidation chemistry for water and cleaning applications.

Broad incumbents

• Kurita Water Industries: Leading Japanese water treatment company providing chemicals, equipment, and services for industrial and municipal water treatment. Comparable to Sudoc in addressing industrial wastewater treatment with specialty chemistries.
• Solvay: Specialty chemical company with offerings in water treatment, oxidation chemistry, and industrial process chemicals. Broad incumbent comparable to Sudoc in serving industrial chemistry and water treatment end markets.
• Johnson Matthey: Specialty chemicals and sustainable technologies company with a deep catalyst portfolio across industrial, environmental, and chemical processing applications. Comparable to Sudoc as a catalyst-focused technology platform serving industrial chemistry markets.
• BASF: World's largest chemical company with extensive catalyst, water treatment, and industrial cleaning portfolios. Competes with Sudoc across multiple end markets but does not specialize in TAML-style peroxidase-mimicking oxidation.
• DuPont Water Solutions: Industrial water treatment and separation technologies business serving municipal and industrial customers. Comparable to Sudoc in addressing industrial water purification and reuse markets.

Emerging players

• Enviro Tech Chemical Services: Specialty chemical company focused on peroxide-based chemistries for water treatment, odor control, and cleaning applications. Smaller and more niche than Sudoc, but competes in similar peroxide-based oxidation chemistry end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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