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KETOS

Milpitas, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 54 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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KETOS develops an automated water quality and monitoring platform combining hardware, connectivity, software, and services to test water safety and efficiency for cities and businesses. The company replaces manual, slow testing processes with real-time intelligence for leak detection, usage monitoring, and composition analysis.

Founders & leadership

KETOS was founded in 2015 by Meena Sankaran.

MSMeena Sankaran
Meena SankaranFounder, Board Chair & CEOMeena Sankaran is Executive Officer and Director at KETOS, which develops an automated water quality monitoring platform combining hardware, software, and services for real-time water safety and efficiency testing. She brings over 23 years of experience spanning startups and Fortune 100 companies, with expertise in product strategy, organizational planning, and cleantech solutions.
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Veery MaxwellNamed on SEC filing

Board

HPHeidi Patel
Heidi PatelBoard Member2017–2023Managing Partner at Rethink Impact
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Ollen DouglassBoard directorManaging Partner at Motley Fool Ventures

Investors · 12

Also in the syndicate · 5

Ajax StrategiesCitiIlluminated Funds GroupPlum Valley VenturesSilicon Valley Bank

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$23.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$8.3MraisedJun 2022 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Heidi PatelDirector
  • Ollen DouglassDirector
  • Ming ChowDirector
  • Meena SankaranExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15.1M
Amount sold
$8.3M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jun 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedOct 2020 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Meena SankaranExecutive Officer, Director
  • Heidi PatelDirector
  • Veery MaxwellDirector
  • Ollen DouglassDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jul 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does KETOS do?
KETOS develops an automated water quality and monitoring platform combining hardware, connectivity, software, and services to test water safety and efficiency for cities and businesses. The company replaces manual, slow testing processes with real-time intelligence for leak detection, usage monitoring, and composition analysis.
Who founded KETOS?
KETOS was founded by Meena Sankaran in 2015.
Who are KETOS's investors?
KETOS's investors include Rethink Impact, Better Ventures Central Llc, Motley Fool Ventures, Plug and Play Ventures, Plum Alley Investments, The Perkins Fund, Accenture Ventures.
How much funding has KETOS raised?
KETOS has disclosed $23.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is KETOS headquartered?
KETOS is headquartered in Milpitas, US.