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AquaShield

YC X26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · Hiring · 12 known investors

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AquaShield provides non-invasive water leak detection sensors that install on existing building pipes to monitor flow patterns in real-time and identify leaks before they cause damage. The system targets real estate portfolio managers seeking to reduce water damage claims and downtime across multiple properties.

Also known as AquaShield AI Inc.

IoTPropTechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

AquaShield was founded in 2026 by Paul Beckers and Marguerite Benoist.

PBPaul Beckers
Paul BeckersCo-FounderPaul Beckers is a robotics researcher from MIT who co-founded and leads AquaShield.
MBMarguerite Benoist
Marguerite BenoistCo-FounderMarguerite Benoist is a robotics researcher from Harvard who serves as co-founder and CTO at AquaShield.

Investors · 12

20VCreportedLondon · $250K – $5M

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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FounderfulreportedZurich · $108K – $1.6M

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James Beshara FundreportedVenice

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JN Ventures GmbHreported

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Sync.VCreported

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What does AquaShield do?
AquaShield provides non-invasive water leak detection sensors that install on existing building pipes to monitor flow patterns in real-time and identify leaks before they cause damage. The system targets real estate portfolio managers seeking to reduce water damage claims and downtime across multiple properties.
Who founded AquaShield?
AquaShield was founded by Paul Beckers, Marguerite Benoist in 2026.
Who are AquaShield's investors?
AquaShield's investors include Y Combinator, 12X VC, NPU Ventures, S2S Ventures, 20VC, Blast.Club, Founderful, James Beshara Fund and 4 more.
Where is AquaShield headquartered?
AquaShield is headquartered in San Francisco, US.