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Echo River Capital

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Marin County · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Echo River Capital invests globally in early-stage water technology ('watertech') companies organized around what it calls the 'Three D's of Watertech': digitizing, decarbonizing, and decentralizing the water cycle. The firm envisions a future of living in freshwater harmony with nature enabled by technology. Its portfolio companies are positioned to advance multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals. The firm is impact-oriented and open only to accredited investors.

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Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$10K – $250K
HQ
Marin County, California, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2022
Tracked investments
68
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 53 of 68 portfolio companies

Climate Tech ×34Cleantech ×28Impact & Social Good ×18AgTech ×14AI & Machine Learning ×11Deep Tech ×9Hardware ×9IoT ×9

HQs:United States×26United Kingdom×2Indonesia×2India×2New Zealand×2United Arab Emirates×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 25 portfolio companies
48%
solo founders
12 of 25 mapped founding teams
40%
repeat founders
of 30 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×122 founders×93 founders×4

Where their founders studiedfrom 29 founders with education data

Stanford University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×3Kauffman Fellows ×2William & Mary ×2Yale University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 26 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×11Business & Management ×4Economics ×3Politics & Policy ×3Computer Science ×2Humanities ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 30 founders with career history

Stanford University ×4AFS Agriculture ×2Harvard University ×2Rice University ×2Ulu Ventures ×2Yale University ×2

7 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)

Investments · 68 tracked

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Fervo Energyfervoenergy.cominNASDAQ: FRVO

Fervo Energy develops next-generation geothermal technology using advanced drilling and sensing techniques to unlock carbon-free, 24/7 power generation in previously uneconomic locations.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHouston, US

Tim Latimer(Founder & CEO)inJack Norbeck(Founder)in

BoardDavid Thomas Danielson(Director)inNicholas Walrod(Director)inIon Yadigaroglu(Director)

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBaruch Future VenturesBeast VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCarbon+14 more

Digital Paani SaaSdigitalpaani.com✓ verified

Digital Paani operates wastewater treatment optimization technology for buildings and factories, helping them achieve water neutrality and comply with environmental standards.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodIoTIndia, IN

Rajesh Jain(Founder)inMansi Jainin

Co-investorsDeVCpeercheque

WaterSmart Softwarewatersmart.comMar 2015SEC filingmedium confidence

WaterSmart provides a digital engagement platform for water, gas, and electric utilities and energy retailers to modernize customer billing, engagement, and data analytics.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Robin Gilthorpe(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSteve Bennet(Director)inThomas Harvey(Director)Steve Westly(Director)inWill Rosenzweig(Director)

Board seatPeter Yolles· per SEC Form D · $7M raise · filed Apr 2015

Co-investorsSand Hill AngelsThe Westly Group

2050 Accelerator2050accelerator.comin𝕏

2050 Accelerator is an accelerator program based in Dublin, Ireland that supports early-stage tech startups addressing sustainability challenges aligned with the EU's 2050 climate goals.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodDublin, IE

AC Venturesacv.vc

ACV Capital is an investment firm based in Indonesia and ASEAN that provides capital and strategic support to startups, with a particular focus on impact investing, climate tech, and supporting women-led and MSME-focused companies.

Climate TechFintechImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticJakarta, ID

Co-investorsBRI VenturesQuona Capital

Aclarityaclarity.com

Electrochemical water purifier using patent-pending technology to remove contaminants including PFOA.

Mansfield, US

Julie Bliss Mullen(Executive Officer, Director)Leanne Hersey(Founder)inPamela Lynch(Executive Officer)Orren Schneider(Executive Officer)

BoardJiten Manglani(Director)Tom Ferguson(Director)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)HG VenturesMassVenturesThe Alchemy FundBURNT ISLAND VENTURES

Aclaritywateraclaritywater.comin𝕏

Aclarity develops proprietary technology to break down PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) compounds using electricity, offering an alternative to traditional disposal methods that involve landfilling or incineration.

CleantechClimate TechHardware

Michael Shaw(President and Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESHG VenturesMaroon Venture Partners FundMassVentures

Activate Fellowshipactivate.orgin𝕏

Activate builds community and programs to help scientists and engineers commercialize breakthrough research into real-world solutions.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsBerkeley, US

Leila Madrone(Executive Vice President, New Founder Pathways)inSarah Morrill(Executive Vice President, Innovation Lab)inSteven Tran(Executive Vice President, Finance & Contracts)in

Co-investorsGrantham FoundationAutodesk Foundation

Activemembraneactivemembrane.comin

Active Membrane develops electro-active desalination membranes that reduce scaling and fouling to lower costs and environmental impact of fresh water production.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareNorthridge, US

Rick Wolfen(Co-Founder & Clean-Tech Investor, Board Member)Dr. Eric Hoek(Co-Founder & Board Member)Dr. David Jassby(Co-Founder, Advisor, & Co-Inventor)Arian Edalat(Executive Officer, Director)inShahrouz Parson Vazan(Executive Officer)

BoardBenjamin Tam(Director)

Ag Startup Engineagstartupengine.comin𝕏

Ag Startup Engine is an investment and support organization that connects early-stage agricultural startups with investors and industry partners.

AgTechIowa, US

Joel Harris(Executive Director)inColin Hurd(Co-Director)inKevin Kimle(Co-Director)in

Co-investorsNext Level Ventures

Ag Startup Enginebluelab.comin

Bluelab manufactures pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and temperature measurement meters, pens, and controllers designed for hydroponics and soil monitoring.

AgTechHardwareIoT

Co-investorsOriens Capital

AgMonitoragmonitor.comin

AgMonitor provides a SaaS platform with three modular features for crop and ranch management: PumpMonitor for water management, RanchMonitor for energy optimization, and CropMonitor for irrigation planning and crop yield improvement.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaSSan Mateo, US

Olivier Jerphagnon(Founder)in

Co-investorsInvariantes Fund

Agnition Venturesagnition.venturesin

Agnition finds, builds, and invests in early-stage agricultural technology ventures aimed at helping farmers and growers bring practical solutions to market.

AgTechClimate TechChristchurch, NZ

Jasper van Halder(CEO)in

Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital Partners

Airminers,airminers.comin

AirMiners is a community and accelerator organization that gathers entrepreneurs, scientists, and innovators to develop and commercialize carbon dioxide removal solutions.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechImpact & Social Good

Tito JankowskiinMatthew Eshedin

Co-investorsAvila

Alchemistalchemistaccelerator.comin𝕏

Alchemist is an accelerator that supports a global community of founders through investment, mentorship, and operational guidance across multiple regions.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSector AgnosticSan Francisco, US

Ravi Belani(Founder & Chairman)in

Co-investorsSimya VCDSG Consumer PartnersIPVUnilever Ventures

ATIutexas.edu𝕏

The University of Texas at Austin is the state's flagship public university, offering undergraduate and graduate education alongside research across fields such as health care and industry.

EdTechAustin, US

Blue Startupsbluestartups.comin

Blue Startups is a Honolulu-based accelerator that runs a 12-week, mentor-driven program offering up to $250,000 in seed funding, mentorship, and investor introductions to scalable technology startups, with a founder priority on Hawaii, female, and East-West companies.

Sector AgnosticHonolulu, US

Henk Rogers(Co-founder)inMaya Rogers(Co-founder)inChenoa Farnsworth(Co-founder & Managing Partner)in

Builders Visionbuildersvision.comin

Builders Vision is an impact-focused investment platform associated with Lukas Walton that uses a "systems approach," directing capital toward reform-minded organizations to shift entire sectors toward more sustainable and impact-friendly outcomes.

Impact & Social GoodSector Agnostic

Lukas Walton(Founder)in

Co-investorsCirculate CapitalClean Energy Ventures

Burnt Island Venturesburntislandventures.com

Burnt Island Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in water technology startups and entrepreneurs developing next-generation solutions for the water sector.

CleantechClimate Tech

Tom Ferguson(Founder and Managing Partner)Christine E. Boyle(Partner)Steve Kloos(Partner)

Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesSalica Investments

Cleantechcleantechopen.org𝕏

Cleantech Open is a non-profit business accelerator for early-stage clean technology startups, providing training to entrepreneurs building clean and sustainable technologies.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsInfo Edge Ventures

Crew Carboncrewcarbon.comin

CREW is a Yale spinout that adds calcium carbonate (ground limestone) to wastewater treatment plants to intensify biological treatment, cut chemical costs, and permanently remove carbon dioxide.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Haven, US

Joachim Katchinoff(Co-founder & CEO)inNoah Planavsky(Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor)in

Co-investorsAP VenturesBURNT ISLAND VENTURESConnecticut InnovationsCounteract OneEmerald Technology Ventures AgSony Ventures Corporation+2 more

CRH Venturescrhventures.comin

Citylogix develops AI-powered pavement condition assessment and enterprise asset management software for municipalities and infrastructure owners across North America.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechGovTechSaaSMississauga, CA

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures Ag

Elemental Excelerator,elementalimpact.comin𝕏

Elemental Impact is a nonprofit investment firm that provides catalytic capital, coaching, and network support to early-stage companies developing climate and sustainability technologies across energy, industry, transportation, built environment, water, food, agriculture, and nature.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social Good

Epic Cleantecepiccleantec.comin𝕏Nov 2024

Epic Cleantec develops modular water reuse systems for buildings to recycle onsite wastewater in sustainable construction projects.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechPropTech

Aaron Tartakovsky(Founder)in

Co-investorsJ-ImpactJ-Ventures

gener8torin

MassChallenge is a startup accelerator that runs programs connecting founders to corporates, customers, regulators, funders, and expert mentors.

Climate TechHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Glanrisglanris.comin𝕏Jul 2022

Glanris produces designer biochar (Biocarbon) made from rice waste for use as a soil amendment, a filler in materials like asphalt, concrete, and drywall, and as a water and air filtration medium.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsMemphis, US

Anastasia Eagle(CMO & Co-Founder)Andrew Forsdick(CFO (Fractional))Damian Russell(Head of Operations)inBryan M. Eagle III(CEO & Founder)Thomas W. Volinchak(Director)

BoardJan Bouten(Director)in

Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveInnova Memphis, Inc.Innova

Gybe Water Qualitygybe.eco

Gybe provides watershed-scale water quality monitoring.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodPortland, US

Omar Zurita(Founder)

Co-investorsOne Planet GroupRockies Venture Club

Hohonuhohonu.ioinApr 2023 · $1.8M

Hohonu builds low-cost water level sensors that transmit real-time data on tides, flooding, and sea-level rise for coastal communities and water monitoring teams.

Climate TechGovTechHardwareIoT

Brian Glazer(Founder)inStanley Lio(Co-founder / Engineer)

Co-investorsBlue StartupsTELUS Pollinator Fund for Good

Imagine H2Oimagineh2o.orgin𝕏

Imagine H2O is an innovation platform that connects investors, founders, and corporate partners to support startups addressing water infrastructure and climate challenges.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Scott

Innosparkinnospark.vc

Innospark is a venture capital firm that invests in AI-native companies and founders building technology-driven solutions across enterprise, healthcare, and physical-world applications.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software

Dr. Venkat Srinivasan(Founder and Managing Director)inDeepak Verma(Operating Partner)in

Co-investorsInnospark VenturesTSVCY Combinator

Irrigreenirrigreen.comin𝕏

Irrigreen manufactures smart in-ground sprinkler systems for residential lawns that use mapping technology to reduce water waste by up to 50% compared to traditional irrigation.

AgTechHardwareIoT

Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESMFV PartnersSand Hill AngelsTamiami AngelUlu VenturesAnorak Ventures+1 more

J Venturesj-ventures.com

J-Ventures is an investment platform or advisory network that lists prominent technology executives, venture capitalists, and business leaders as investors and advisors.

Sector AgnosticPalo Alto, US

Co-investors2B.VCRhodium

Kairospacetechkairospacetech.comin

Kairos Space Tech publishes research and experiments on hydroponic nutrient solution chemistry, examining how factors such as dissolved oxygen, pH, and oxidation-reduction potential affect fertilizer salt solubility and nutrient stability.

AgTech

Leonardo DiCapriofoundationguide.org𝕏

A philanthropic nonprofit foundation established in honor of Susan Cohan, focused on colon cancer awareness and support for those affected by the disease in the United States.

Impact & Social GoodLutherville, US

Mana Venturesmanaimpact.comin

Mana Impact directs capital and resources toward social and environmental solutions by building relationships between investors and impact-focused organizations.

AgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Manhole Metricsmanholemetrics.comin

ManholeMetrics designs and deploys wastewater level sensors paired with a monitoring software platform (Porthole) that give water utilities real-time visibility into sewer and stormwater networks.

CleantechClimate TechIoT

Will Dubin(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsAvonmore DevelopmentsBritish Design FundSyndicateRoom

MassCECmasscec.comin

MassCEC is a venture capital and investment fund that commits $50 million through 2030 to support climatetech companies, with a focus on hard technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance clean energy, and build community climate resilience.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyBoston, US

Co-investorsClean Energy Ventures

Natural Venturesnatural.venturesin

Natural Ventures is a venture capital and investment firm focused on water technology, agriculture, and energy transition sectors.

AgTechCleantechEnergyImpact & Social Good

Mark Jenkins(Managing Partner)inMaarten ter Keurst(Managing Partner)in

New Climate Venturesnewclimateventures.comin

New Climate Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on backing emerging technologies in materials, energy, and circular economy sectors that can achieve cost parity with incumbent solutions while supporting resilient, efficient, and secure supply chains.

Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials

Open Hydroopenhydro.netinMar 2024

Open Hydro develops technology to assess and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from freshwater systems, including reservoir emissions, providing climate mitigation and resilience insights for hydropower utilities and water industries.

CleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsCarbon13Sustainable Ventures

PAGE Technologiespagetechnologies.io

PAGE Technologies provides real-time environmental monitoring using solid-state sensors and AI analytics to deliver continuous visibility into chemical, physical, and biological signals for operational and regulatory compliance.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoT

PureTerra Venturespureterra.comin

PureTerra is a venture capital or investment firm focused on water technology companies with disruptive innovations and positive environmental impact.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsEuropean Investment FundInvest-NL

Rarebreed Venturesrarebreed.vc

RareBreed Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital fund that invests in founders primarily located outside of major tech ecosystems, writing checks of up to $250K as one of the first investors.

Sector Agnostic

McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II(Founder)in

Reathreath.idin

A tool that helps businesses evaluate and compare packaging options by analyzing costs, carbon emissions, and material use in real time.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Emily Rogers(Founder)in

Sage Hill Investorsagehillcapital.com

Sage Hill Capital is a wealth management and financial advisory firm that helps clients pursue their financial goals through an unbiased asset allocation process.

Fintech

Shower Streamshowerstream.netin

Shower Stream develops IoT-enabled showerheads that reduce water and energy consumption for hospitality properties while providing operational data analytics.

CleantechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTPropTech

Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESNew Stack VenturesNewlin VenturesSWAN Impact NetworkTrue Wealth VenturesNorth Texas Angel Network

Solidecsolidec.comin

Solidec builds autonomous electrolyzer-based generators that use air, water, and electricity to produce essential chemicals on site and on demand, removing supply-chain, delivery, and storage burdens.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Ryan(Co-founder & CEO)inYang(Co-founder & CTO)inHaotian(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)in

Co-investorsNew Climate VenturesNew York AngelsChevron Technology VenturesCollaborative FundEcosphere VenturesPlug and Play Ventures+1 more

Startup Series: Vibrant Planetin𝕏

MCJ Collective is a venture capital firm that invests in founders building companies in energy, climate, and industrial technology.

Co-investorsDay One VenturesMOL Switch

Sustainable Ocean Alliancesoalliance.org

Sustainable Ocean Alliance supports emerging ocean leaders and startups through grants, mentorship, investment access, and community, including a year of online programming and travel to ocean conferences.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Daniela V. Fernandez(Founder)in

Swan Systemsswansystems.comin𝕏

SWAN Systems provides web-based software for irrigation management, helping farmers optimize water and nutrient application to increase yields and reduce costs.

AgTechClimate TechSaaS

Tim HydeinIvor GaylardinRod Campbellin

Co-investorsDoon CapitalPureTerra Ventures

TELUS Pollinator Fund for Goodtelus.com
The Water Councilthewatercouncil.comin

The Water Council is a Milwaukee-based organization that convenes water industry leaders, companies and innovators to advance water technology solutions and sustainability practices.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodMilwaukee, US

Rich Meeusen(Co-founder)Paul Jones(Co-founder)

Transition Globaltransition.globalin𝕏

Transition is a venture capital firm that backs founders building full-stack companies combining hardware, software, and frontier science in areas such as AI, energy, robotics, and climate resilience.

Climate TechDeep TechEnergy

Ulu Venturesuluventures.com

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that finds and funds early-stage founder teams, using a data-driven investment approach with an emphasis on diversity.

Sector Agnostic

Clint Korver(Founder)inMiriam Rivera(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalFarvatn VentureInvariantes FundPivotal Ventures

Uravu Labsuravulabs.cominMar 2023 · $2.3M

Uravu develops water extraction technology using proprietary liquid salts to harvest moisture from air, serving water-stressed regions with scalable on-site and industrial solutions.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareBangalore, IN

Co-investorsAmritam HoldingsAnicut CapitalJITO Angel NetworkRocketship.vcSpeciale Invest

Verdiverdiag.comin𝕏May 2025 · $6.5M

Verdi provides hardware controllers and sensors that add automation and remote control to existing farm irrigation systems, letting growers manage valves, pumps, and drip lines at the block, row, or plant level.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechHardwareIoTSaaS

Co-investorsBaker Hall CapitalRareBreed VenturesCyan VenturesDangerous VenturesJetstreamPonderosa Ventures+4 more

Vodavoda.aiin𝕏

VODA.ai provides an AI-based decision support platform that analyzes water pipe and service line health to predict failures, helping water utilities plan maintenance, reduce water loss, and prevent catastrophic pipe failures.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechSaaSBoston, US

Jim Fitchett(Co-founder of VODA.ai)inGeorge Demosthenous(Co-founder)inGeorgios Demosthenous(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsCRH Ventures

Watergenicswatergenics.techin

A Berlin-based water data company developing optical and AI-powered technology to measure water quality in real time.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechIoTBerlin, DE

Heather Tugaoen(Ph.D., PE)Leonel Aguilar

Co-investorsToba Capital

Waterplanwaterplan.comin𝕏

Waterplan provides a platform that assesses water risk for industrial and consumer goods companies by combining operational data with satellite imagery, then recommends mitigation strategies ranging from infrastructure upgrades to ecosystem-based approaches.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jose Ignacio Galindo(Founder)inNicolas Wertheimer(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCemex VenturesCool Climate CollectiveGiant Ventures Global LlpJetstreamSur Ventures+6 more

WET Centerwetcenter.orgin𝕏

The WET Center at California State University, Fresno is an incubator and resource hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs in the Central Valley's food, energy, and agriculture industries.

AgTechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodFresno, US

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Blue Tech ValleyDigital PaaniKairospaceNiumPonderosa VenturesStream ShowerSvgUravu

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

Fervo EnergyNASDAQ: FRVO

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Echo River Capital made?
Echo River Capital has 68 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Echo River Capital invest at?
Echo River Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Echo River Capital's typical check size?
Echo River Capital typically writes checks of $10K – $250K.
What sectors does Echo River Capital focus on?
Echo River Capital focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Echo River Capital located?
Echo River Capital is headquartered in Marin County, US.
Does Echo River Capital lead rounds?
Echo River Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Echo River Capital co-invest with?
Echo River Capital most often shares deals with BURNT ISLAND VENTURES, Clean Energy Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), among 74 tracked co-investors.

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