AquaShield provides non-invasive water leak detection for real estate, using sensors that attach directly to existing pipes in minutes without cutting or retrofitting. The system learns a building's normal flow patterns and flags anomalies in real time, enabling property teams to prioritize inspections before damage escalates. Backed by Y Combinator and OpenAI, it is designed for simple deployment across building portfolios.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Water leaks in real estate properties often go undetected until significant damage has already occurred, leading to costly repairs, operational downtime, and property degradation. Traditional leak detection methods typically require invasive installation, pipe cutting, or complex retrofits that are impractical for large building portfolios.
Solution
AquaShield provides a non-invasive water leak detection system that installs directly onto existing pipes in minutes, with no pipe cutting, retrofits, or downtime required. The system uses sensors to continuously monitor water flow and learns each building's normal usage patterns over time. When anomalies are detected, AquaShield flags them in real time, allowing property managers to prioritize inspections before damage escalates. The platform is designed for simple, scalable deployment across entire property portfolios, making it practical for real estate operators to protect multiple buildings simultaneously.
Target Audience
Primary customers are real estate owners, property managers, and building operators who need to monitor water infrastructure across single or multiple properties to prevent leak-related damage.
Features
- Non-invasive sensors that clamp onto existing pipes without cutting or system shutdown
- Machine-learning-based flow pattern recognition that adapts to each building's normal water usage
- Real-time anomaly detection with immediate alerts for unusual flow events
- Portfolio-level deployment design enabling installation across multiple properties with minimal labor
- No-downtime installation process suitable for occupied buildings