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Burnt Island Ventures
New York, United States
Burnt Island Ventures is an early‑stage venture fund focused on water‑related technologies that address climate challenges. It backs innovative founders developing solutions for water sustainability, leveraging a deep ne...
Portfolio
30+
Employees
15+
Founded
2020
AUM
≈ $80.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Clean Technology
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Fund I
$30.0
Fund II
Vintage 2025 • $50.0
Sources
Burnt Island Ventures
Burnt Island Ventures is an early‑stage venture fund focused on water‑related technologies that address climate challenges. It backs innovative founders developing solutions for water sustainability, leveraging a deep network in the water sector to accelerate growth and impact.
Portfolio
30+
Employees
15+
Founded
2020
AUM
≈ $80.0M
Funds
Fund I · $30.0
Fund II · Vintage 2025 • $50.0
Stages
Pre-Seed → Series A
Industries
Clean Technology
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
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2S Water provides plug‑and‑play sensors that continuously measure metal concentrations in flowing water and deliver results to a secure cloud within 1–5 minutes. The system integrates with SCADA, web dashboards, or APIs, enabling operators in mining, municipal treatment, oil & gas, pulp & paper, and power generation to adjust processes, reduce chemical usage, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Funding: $110.3K
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Funding: $110.3K
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Aclarity develops the Octa System, an electrochemical oxidation technology that destroys PFAS contaminants on-site, eliminating the need for off-site waste disposal. This system mitigates compliance risks and enables facilities to safely process more waste, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Funding: $15.9M
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Funding: $15.9M
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AlgaFilm offers modular, photovoltaic‑powered photobioreactors that treat municipal and industrial wastewater by cultivating a mixotrophic algae‑bacteria consortium to remove nitrogen and phosphorus and fix atmospheric CO₂. The system integrates with existing treatment trains, produces harvestable algae biomass for fertilizer or biofuel, and operates with net‑zero carbon emissions.
Aquafortus provides the ABX™ system, a closed‑loop solvent‑exchange technology that extracts water from hypersaline industrial brines and then purifies it via membrane filtration. Operating at ambient temperature and pressure with off‑the‑shelf components, the modular solution reduces energy use, capital costs, and emissions while scaling from pilot to hundreds of thousands of barrels per day for oil & gas, mining, and other heavy‑industry wastewater treatment.
Funding: $17.0M
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Funding: $17.0M
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Aqua Membranes manufactures reverse osmosis membrane elements that incorporate a proprietary printed spacer directly on the membrane surface, removing the conventional mesh feed channel. This design cuts hydraulic resistance by up to 30%, reducing pump energy consumption and fouling, and can be retrofitted as a drop‑in replacement in existing brackish‑water RO systems for utilities, wastewater reuse, food‑and‑beverage, and mining operations.
Aquatic Labs develops scalable, low-power solid-state sensors for aquatic monitoring across various industries. Their technology provides real-time, high-quality data without requiring consumable reagents. This enables pervasive, persistent environmental measurements for accurate, data-driven insights.
15+
700+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $4.8M
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Funding: $4.8M
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AquiSense provides UV‑C LED disinfection modules that replace chemical and mercury‑based systems for water, air, and surface treatment. Their patented solid‑state emitters deliver instant on/off operation, temperature‑independent performance, and unlimited cycling in compact, point‑of‑use formats certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and ISO 9001.
Beagle provides water monitoring and leak detection technology, utilizing smart water sensors and automatic shutoff valves to protect properties from water damage. The company addresses the financial and environmental impacts of leaks by ensuring timely detection and response to water-related issues.
Funding: $10.2M
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Funding: $10.2M
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Cala manufactures intelligent heat pump water heaters that learn household hot water usage patterns to optimize performance. The system integrates external factors like energy prices and solar production to maximize savings and comfort. Users manage settings and track energy efficiency through a dedicated mobile application.
Funding: $7.4M
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Funding: $7.4M
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CivilGrid provides a cloud‑based platform that consolidates utility maps, as‑built data, and agency records into a searchable database for civil engineering projects. The system enables engineers to query underground infrastructure, identify impacted utilities and responsible agencies, capture geotagged field observations, and manage request and permit workflows in a single, SOC 2‑compliant environment, streamlining coordination and reducing design rework.
Funding: $5.7M
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Funding: $5.7M
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CNSRV offers the DC:02, a closed‑loop water‑agitation system that fits standard 18‑inch prep sinks and provides precise temperature control for rapid thawing and cooling. The device cuts water consumption by about 98% and reduces thaw times by up to 50% while delivering uniform heat transfer, and includes a web dashboard for usage analytics and ROI tracking. It is NSF‑listed, portable, and requires no permanent plumbing modifications, making it suitable for high‑volume commercial kitchens.
Daupler provides a response management system that integrates call intake, dispatch automation, and data analytics for utilities and public works organizations. This technology reduces response times and operational costs by streamlining incident management and improving communication with customers.
Funding: $16.5M
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Funding: $16.5M
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Flocean provides modular subsea reverse‑osmosis desalination pods that operate at depths of 500 m, using natural hydrostatic pressure to produce up to 5,000 m³ of freshwater per day per pod with 40‑50% lower energy use than land‑based plants. The autonomous, zero‑chemical system reduces coastal land use by 95 % and eliminates marine impingement, offering scalable, climate‑positive water supply for municipalities, industry, and agriculture in water‑stressed regions.
Funding: $9.0M
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Funding: $9.0M
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Floodbase provides an AI‑driven platform that generates a real‑time flood magnitude index from 17 satellite and sensor data streams. The index enables parametric flood insurance products that automatically trigger payouts within days, covering business interruption, crop loss, and infrastructure damage. The system integrates via API with insurance brokers and carriers, allowing them to design, price, and issue custom flood coverage at scale.
Funding: $5.0M
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Funding: $5.0M
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HOPE Hydration provides advanced water refill stations equipped with Pentair Everpure carbon filtration and UV stabilization technology, designed to deliver chilled, purified water in high-traffic areas like airports and stadiums. By offering free water refills powered by advertising, the company reduces plastic waste and promotes sustainable hydration practices while delivering measurable brand engagement through real-time analytics.
Funding: $5.8M
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Funding: $5.8M
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Irrigreen offers a cloud‑connected sprinkler system that replaces traditional mechanical zones with digital heads capable of delivering 16 ultra‑precise streams per head. The platform lets users map custom irrigation zones in a mobile app, automatically adjusts watering based on real‑time weather and soil data, and supports smart‑home integration, reducing water consumption by up to 50 % and simplifying installation.
Funding: $19.0M
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Funding: $19.0M
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LAIIER provides commercial water leak detection solutions utilizing smart sensors and a centralized cloud platform for real-time monitoring. This technology helps real estate operators, insurance carriers, and facilities managers minimize property damage and operational downtime through accurate, early leak identification. The system is designed for scalability across diverse commercial assets, offering data analytics to support proactive maintenance strategies.
Funding: $4.0M
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Funding: $4.0M
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Power & Water provides a chemical‑free electrocoagulation platform that uses patented Soneco® technology to treat wastewater for municipal, industrial, mining, agricultural and aquaculture applications. The modular system combines configurable reactors, programmable power supplies and interchangeable electrodes to remove contaminants while generating minimal, non‑hazardous sludge, and includes real‑time monitoring and remote diagnostics for optimized operation.
Previsico provides a Flood Intel Platform that utilizes real-time flood forecasting and hydrological monitoring technologies to deliver actionable insights for flood risk management. This platform enables organizations to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impacts of flooding, addressing the significant financial losses caused by inadequate flood warnings.
Funding: $6.4M
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Funding: $6.4M
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The startup develops AI-driven tools for the inspection and analysis of sewer systems, utilizing deep learning to identify defects and machine learning to analyze operational data. This technology enables municipalities to gain precise insights into their sewer infrastructure, facilitating effective rehabilitation planning.
Funding: $24.5M
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Funding: $24.5M
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Shower Stream offers a motion-activated smart showerhead that reduces water and energy waste in hotels by preventing unnecessary usage during warm-up times. This technology can save hotels an average of $30,000 annually in utility costs while enhancing guest satisfaction through a luxury shower experience.
Spout builds atmospheric water generators that extract and purify drinking water directly from ambient air. The self-contained units use filtration and UV-C sterilization to deliver high-purity water on demand, eliminating the need for plumbing, bottled water deliveries, and reducing plastic waste.
Subeca is an end-to-end water management platform that utilizes dual network technology to provide continuous utility monitoring and control. This solution enables real-time access to water usage data, helping utilities optimize resource management and reduce operational inefficiencies.
Funding: $6.0M
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Funding: $6.0M
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SwiftComply provides compliance management software for water utilities, utilizing real-time data monitoring and automated reporting to enhance regulatory compliance. The platform addresses the challenges of managing complex compliance programs by streamlining workflows and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders.