Ketos, Inc., operating as Ketos7 Inc., specializes in providing innovative hardware and software analytics solutions for water management. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a vertically integrated water intelligence platform that includes industrial-grade hardware, an IoT communication framework, and a comprehensive software platform. Ketos focuses on real-time monitoring and analysis of water systems, enabling clients to measure and manage key water quality parameters such as pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity. Its technology is designed for a variety of applications, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal settings, and aims to enhance water efficiency and quality. By leveraging automated reporting and predictive analytics, Ketos provides actionable insights that help organizations address critical water management challenges effectively.
Valor Water Analytics
Seed Round in 2016
Valor Water Analytics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing analytical solutions for water utilities, focusing on enhancing financial and resource decision-making. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of interactive tools and dashboards aimed at improving the management of water resources and financial performance. Its flagship product includes Customer Water Sales Analytics, a web-based dashboard that provides detailed insights into utility sales data, customer segmentation, and revenue profiles. The company also delivers commercial solutions such as custom water cost calculators and a comprehensive Valor Technology Platform, which enables utilities to benchmark performance, reduce costs, conserve resources, and mitigate financial risks associated with water management. Additionally, Valor Water Analytics offers tools for detecting revenue loss, analyzing usage patterns, and identifying opportunities for conservation. Through these innovative solutions, the company aims to support utilities in optimizing their operations and promoting sustainable water management practices.
WaterSmart Software
Series B in 2015
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.
Valor Water Analytics
Seed Round in 2015
Valor Water Analytics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing analytical solutions for water utilities, focusing on enhancing financial and resource decision-making. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a range of interactive tools and dashboards aimed at improving the management of water resources and financial performance. Its flagship product includes Customer Water Sales Analytics, a web-based dashboard that provides detailed insights into utility sales data, customer segmentation, and revenue profiles. The company also delivers commercial solutions such as custom water cost calculators and a comprehensive Valor Technology Platform, which enables utilities to benchmark performance, reduce costs, conserve resources, and mitigate financial risks associated with water management. Additionally, Valor Water Analytics offers tools for detecting revenue loss, analyzing usage patterns, and identifying opportunities for conservation. Through these innovative solutions, the company aims to support utilities in optimizing their operations and promoting sustainable water management practices.
Aquaspy
Debt Financing in 2014
AquaSpy, Inc. specializes in the development of underground soil moisture sensors designed to measure and monitor soil moisture levels, benefiting agricultural practices across several regions, including Australia, South America, and the United States. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, AquaSpy operates as a subsidiary of AquaSpy Group Pty Ltd., which has been active since 1997 and is headquartered in Thebarton, Australia. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including moisture sensors, irrigation system regulators, data loggers, and weather stations, aimed at helping farmers optimize crop yield and water usage. With over 50,000 sensors deployed globally, AquaSpy's technology has demonstrated significant effectiveness, enabling farmers to improve yields and make informed decisions regarding water and nutrient management. Its services extend to various sectors, including agriculture, urban landscaping, and municipal markets, exemplifying the company's commitment to intelligent water management solutions.
WaterSmart Software
Series B in 2014
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.
Aquaspy
Debt Financing in 2014
AquaSpy, Inc. specializes in the development of underground soil moisture sensors designed to measure and monitor soil moisture levels, benefiting agricultural practices across several regions, including Australia, South America, and the United States. Founded in 2000 and based in San Diego, California, AquaSpy operates as a subsidiary of AquaSpy Group Pty Ltd., which has been active since 1997 and is headquartered in Thebarton, Australia. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including moisture sensors, irrigation system regulators, data loggers, and weather stations, aimed at helping farmers optimize crop yield and water usage. With over 50,000 sensors deployed globally, AquaSpy's technology has demonstrated significant effectiveness, enabling farmers to improve yields and make informed decisions regarding water and nutrient management. Its services extend to various sectors, including agriculture, urban landscaping, and municipal markets, exemplifying the company's commitment to intelligent water management solutions.
WaterSmart Software
Series A in 2013
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.
Puralytics
Seed Round in 2013
Puralytics Inc. is a water purification company based in Beaverton, Oregon, founded in 2007. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced water purification equipment that employs innovative photochemical technology. Puralytics’ solutions leverage light energy, either from LEDs or sunlight, to activate nanotechnology-coated materials, enabling simultaneous photochemical reactions that effectively sterilize bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Their diverse product offerings include personal drinking water purifiers, decentralized water treatment systems for industrial and laboratory applications, and purification solutions for retail and non-governmental organizations. Puralytics addresses various needs, including well water purification for drinking and livestock, military and remote location water supply, and point-of-use purification for commercial facilities. Through its advanced engineering and commitment to innovation, Puralytics aims to tackle contemporary water purification challenges.
WaterSmart Software
Seed Round in 2012
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.
Union Agricultural Group
Series C in 2011
Union Agricultural Group Corp. is an agricultural enterprise based in Montevideo, Uruguay, specializing in the breeding, purchasing, and fattening of beef cattle and sheep for meat and wool production. The company also engages in the cultivation of crops such as wheat, soybeans, sorghum, and rice, alongside dairy farming for raw milk production. In addition to these activities, Union Agriculture Group grows blueberries and distributes various products including honey, pollen, and propolis, while offering pollination services to third parties. The company operates on a significant portfolio of agricultural land exceeding 181,000 hectares, leveraging Uruguay's advantageous soil quality and water supply to enhance its agricultural output. This strategic positioning has contributed to Uruguay's status as a leading exporter of meat, rice, and wool globally. Union Agricultural Group was founded in 2008 and was previously known as Weitvil Holdings Inc.