Serra Ventures

Serra Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Champaign, Illinois, founded in 1998, that invests in technology companies across the United States and in select international locations. It focuses on early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in information technology, deep technology, instrumentation, software as a service, devices, B2B, and agricultural technologies, with an emphasis on companies in the Midwest and West Coast regions.

Dennis Beard

Managing Partner

Drew Beard

Associate

Steve Beck

Managing Partner

Timothy Hoerr

Managing Partner

Karin O'Connor

Venture Partner

Robert Schultz

Managing Partner

Past deals in Water

Conservation Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Conservation Labs is a technology company based in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. It develops smart water technology to help reduce water waste and detect leaks. Its non-invasive water monitor can be attached to any water pipe and integrates with an application to transmit data on water consumption, potential leaks, and appliance usage. This enables property owners and managers to monitor water use, identify conservation opportunities, and lower operating costs. The company's solutions focus on making water usage transparent and proactive, supporting efficient resource management and cost savings across residential and commercial built environments.

Serionix

Venture Round in 2017
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfil™, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.

Serionix

Seed Round in 2016
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfil™, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.

Serionix

Venture Round in 2016
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfil™, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.

ANDalyze

Series B in 2013
ANDalyze, Inc. is a company based in Champaign, Illinois, that specializes in developing innovative products for testing water contamination through catalytic DNA technologies. The company's offerings include the AND1100 Fluorimeter, a portable device designed for the rapid testing of heavy metals in water supplies, along with fluorescence-based sensors and kits. These products enable simple, fast, and cost-effective detection of trace metals and other chemicals, significantly reducing the time and expense associated with traditional testing methods. ANDalyze distributes its products both in the United States and internationally, providing solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of water quality testing. Formerly known as Dzyme Tech, the company rebranded to ANDalyze, Inc. in October 2009 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2005.

Serionix

Seed Round in 2013
Serionix, Inc. is a research and development company based in Champaign, Illinois, specializing in air and water purification solutions. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating innovative materials, including filters for air purifiers and furnace units. Serionix employs a proprietary adsorptive coating technology known as Colorfil™, which not only effectively removes toxic chemicals and odors from the air but also changes color to indicate filter performance and the need for replacement. In addition to enhancing air quality, the company's filters are designed to kill viruses, bacteria, and mold, providing comprehensive purification solutions for residential and commercial environments.
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