Imagine H2O

Imagine H2O is a global non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs solving the world's water challenges through innovation. Founded in 2007, its mission is to empower water entrepreneurs to build and scale impactful solutions by providing critical resources, mentorship, and access to capital. Imagine H2O operates on an investment thesis centered around identifying and nurturing early-stage startups that address pressing water issues, including water scarcity, quality, infrastructure, and resilience. They believe that market-driven innovation is essential for a sustainable water future.

Imagine H2O is renowned for its flagship Accelerator Program, which provides selected water startups with tailored mentorship, strategic connections, and opportunities for pilot deployments and funding. Beyond the accelerator, they also run specialized programs like the Imagine H2O Asia program, focusing on the unique water challenges and opportunities within the Asian market, and the Imagine H2O Urban Water Challenge, which targets solutions for urban water management. Their geographic focus is global, with a strong emphasis on fostering innovation in regions most affected by water stress.

While Imagine H2O itself is a non-profit and does not directly invest venture capital, it acts as a crucial bridge, connecting its portfolio companies with a network of investors, corporate partners, and utilities. This indirect investment model has been instrumental in helping numerous water tech companies secure funding and achieve commercial success. Notable portfolio highlights include companies that have developed advanced water purification technologies, smart water management platforms, and innovative wastewater treatment solutions. What makes Imagine H2O stand out is its deep specialization in the water sector, its non-profit model that prioritizes impact over pure financial return, and its comprehensive ecosystem approach to supporting water entrepreneurship from ideation to scale.