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Klir

Founded 2017 · 86 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Klir provides a SaaS platform for water utilities to manage regulatory compliance and operational data, centralizing permits, sampling, and reporting for drinking water, wastewater, and pretreatment programs. It integrates with LIMS, GIS, and SCADA systems and offers AI-assisted insights, dashboards, and mobile field data entry for utility operators, IT teams, and leadership.

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Founders & leadership

Klir was founded in 2017 by David Lynch.

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David LynchinFounderDavid Lynch is co-founder and CEO of Klir, a Series B SaaS platform for water utilities that centralizes data management, compliance, and operational insights. He has worked extensively in the water utility sector and is writing a book on critical infrastructure failure.

Investors · 4

Bowery CapitalNew York · $1M – $2M
Insight PartnersNew York · $120M – $350M
Saas Ventures, L.L.C.reportedMiami · $75K – $5M
Spider CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $500K

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$16M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Irish-founded Klir raises €14.9m to expand tech for water utilities | Business Postbusinesspost.ie · Jan 2026Klir Raises $17.5 Million to Accelerate Growth as Independent Water-Utility Data Platform - TipRanks.comtipranks.com · Jan 2026Klir announces $17.5M growth financing as an Independently Controlled Operational Hub for Water Utilitiesprnewswire.com · Jan 2026Klir Raises $17.5M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Jan 2026Water goes mainstream as Insight Partners backs Klir to become the Operating System of Water | Insight Partnersinsightpartners.com · Nov 2021Klir raises $20.1 million CAD to help cities, utilities better manage water | BetaKitbetakit.com · Nov 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Klir do?
Klir provides a SaaS platform for water utilities to manage regulatory compliance and operational data, centralizing permits, sampling, and reporting for drinking water, wastewater, and pretreatment programs. It integrates with LIMS, GIS, and SCADA systems and offers AI-assisted insights, dashboards, and mobile field data entry for utility operators, IT teams, and leadership.
Who founded Klir?
Klir was founded by David Lynch in 2017.
Who are Klir's investors?
Klir's investors include Bowery Capital, Insight Partners, Saas Ventures, L.L.C., Spider Capital.
How much funding has Klir raised?
Klir has disclosed $16M raised across 1 round.