Discover the startups that are transforming the future of water.
Water is a theme, not an industry. It is intrinsically linked to food, public health, infrastructure, and energy. Investing in water should be a universal priority, but it’s often overlooked. We use our experience and global reach to bring more attention and capital to the best new water solutions.
Less than 1% of all venture capital flows into the water innovation market. Government programs and philanthropic initiatives, while important, still don’t reflect the overall need. Even for the best entrepreneurs, finding and securing the right capital takes a great deal of time and energy. That’s where our investor network comes in.
As the leading accelerator in water, we solve our most complex challenges by catalyzing entrepreneurship and mobilizing financial capital. Our growing investor network includes angel investors, strategics, venture funds, family offices, bilaterals, impact investors, and project finance firms committed to backing the best new solutions.
When you invest in Imagine H2O startups, you’re backing critical solutions.
Imagine H2O Accelerator 2019, Urban Water Challenge II
Stormwater and Flood Control
Stormsensor participated in the Urban Water Challenge and deployed its technology in Jersey City, NJ. With new evidence for the true potential of the solution, Stormsensor was selected for the Accelerator program. Erin’s investment round was set to close the night before the market crashed in March 2020, and key investors withdrew. Instead of giving up, she worked with Imagine H2O to rebuild her investor pipeline—and successfully closed a $2M investment round in April.
Erin proved that she has the grit and the expertise to bring her company to new levels of success. Stormsensor was ultimately selected as the top company in the Accelerator cohort, and received an additional deployment award. Erin is now piloting her technology with the City of Detroit.
Imagine H2O is far and away the most impactful team I’ve worked with in water. I cannot recommend them enough!
We had an exciting week at the UN Water Conference! Innovation takes Center Stage: Aquacycl and FieldFactors took top honors at the Boiling Point pitch competition hosted by Imagine H2O and Wavin. The lively event included three other portfolio companies Puraffinity, BlueConduit, and Epic Cleantec. Our judges included representatives from Dhaka WASA, Aqualateral, World Economic Forum, Wavin Group and Burnt Island Ventures. Strengthening our Partnerships: Our friends […]
The Sustainable Access Solution Fund will pilot innovative technologies for water-stressed and climate-impacted communities Atlanta, San Francisco, Singapore The Coca-Cola Foundation and Imagine H2O, a global nonprofit that accelerates and deploys new water innovations, have partnered to scale entrepreneurial solutions for the global water crisis. The Sustainable Access Solution Fund (“Solution Fund”) unlocks targeted grants […]
Imagine H2O’s Accelerator & Urban Water Challenge programs announce their 2023 startup cohorts We are in a promising era of water innovation. Technology advancements, increased investment, expanding awareness, collaboration and favorable policy are creating a fertile ground for water innovation to grow – allowing for new solutions to address the world’s water challenges. As the […]