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Exit Type◇ research
Unknown
Subsequent Funding◇ research
$200,000
Received VC Funding◇ research
Yes
Current Employees◇ research
50
Peak Employees◇ research
50
SBIR/STTR Awards◇ research
—
Used Crowdfunding◇ research
—
Notes
KY Angel PDF shows $137,120 actual KAITC investment across seven completed 2018 entries. Marshall Ventures announced a $200,000 investment in Gryphon Environmental in September 2017. Kentucky later announced that Gryphon would invest $1.76 million to relocate within Owensboro and create 20 full-time jobs, and current website/LinkedIn evidence supports that the company remains active with an 11-50 employee range.
[Deep research 2026-04-11] Company website confirms patented Gryphon Technology powers their industrial drying systems (https://www.gryphonenv.com). Still operating from Owensboro, KY location in Daviess County as of current research. Founded in 2007 by Tid Griffin (president/CEO). Received up to $400,000 in Kentucky tax credits via KEDFA for 2017 relocation. Serves municipal wastewater, agriculture, biomass, and mining sectors.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026 · Evidence score: 4/5