Sanivation
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Sanivation provides hands-on consulting and support to help water utilities in secondary cities build sustainable, safely managed sanitation systems. It works across the sanitation planning and assessment value chain using market-driven business models, primarily in Africa.
Founders & leadership
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Emily WoodsinCo-founder and CTOCo-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Sanivation, which provides consulting and support to water utilities in secondary cities to build sustainable sanitation systems, primarily in Africa.30 Under 30 2018
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Andrew FooteinCo-Founder, CEO, now Executive DirectorAndrew Foote is co-founder and Executive Director of Sanivation, a venture-backed climate infrastructure company that provides consulting and support for sustainable sanitation systems in secondary cities, primarily across Africa. He has over 15 years of experience in venture building, capital raising, and public-private partnerships.30 Under 30 2018
Investors · 4
Cool Climate CollectiveSacramento · $100K – $350K
FINCA VenturesWashington DC
Silicon ValleyRedwood City · $25K – $50K
Also in the syndicate · 1
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $3.3MraisedJan 2026 · 2 sources
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sanivation do?
- Sanivation provides hands-on consulting and support to help water utilities in secondary cities build sustainable, safely managed sanitation systems. It works across the sanitation planning and assessment value chain using market-driven business models, primarily in Africa.
- Who founded Sanivation?
- Sanivation was founded by Emily Woods, Andrew Foote.
- Who are Sanivation's investors?
- Sanivation's investors include Cool Climate Collective, FINCA Ventures, Silicon Valley.
- How much funding has Sanivation raised?
- Sanivation has disclosed $3.3M raised across 1 round.