About Imagine H2O
Imagine H2O, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2008, is based in San Francisco, United States. With a presence in 20 countries, it has supported around 157 startups in sectors like Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications. As of Oct 2026, Imagine H2O has witnessed 15 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Ceres AI, SatSure and Infinite Cooling. The program is backed by a team of 86 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $20K Grant (prize money) round in Gross-Wen Technologies on Dec 15, 2021.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2008
Location
San Francisco, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money), Seed & 1 more
Locations of Investment
Imagine H2O's List of Top Investments
Imagine H2O has a portfolio of 157 companies. Their most notable investments are in Floodbase and Mapistry.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, United Kingdom and 17 more locations. They have invested in Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech and 20 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money), Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Imagine H2O:1. Ceres AI
AI-powered aerial imagery for sustainable agriculture, risk management, and optimized resource use. They provide solutions for agribusinesses and financial services, leveraging plant-level data and AI to protect yields, manage climate change impacts, and advance climate resiliency. Their technology digitally monitors farm management practices, creating customized sustainability scorecards. They offer tools to improve the risk profile of agricultural portfolios and help farmers respond to changes in-season. They utilize data-driven insights to guide strategic investments, optimize resource-use efficiency, and promote sustainable, profitable agriculture. They offer solutions for sustainability, insurance, and lending, providing imagery, research, and risk solutions. They are a science-driven organization focused on building tools for farmers, insurers, lenders, and sustainability partners to maximize limited resources. They offer consultation, case studies, and blog resources. They are a tech company offering SaaS solutions.
Key facts about Ceres AI
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Oakland (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $96.8M
- Employee Count: 64 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Accelerator Technology Holdings, B37 Ventures and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Oct 23, 2025, $*****

2. SatSure
Developer of satellite imagery analytics for agriculture and infrastructure monitoring. This entity processes remote sensing data to provide insights for crop health assessment, yield estimation, and land use classification. It utilizes aerial and satellite inputs to support risk management in financial services, forestry, and utility maintenance. The technology stack integrates multispectral imagery with artificial intelligence to detect changes in terrain, vegetation, and infrastructure assets. These analytical products assist in monitoring environmental conditions and operational status for various industrial sectors.
Key facts about SatSure
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $28.9M
- Employee Count: 134 as on Jun 30, 2025
- Investors: ICICI Bank, Cisco and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 04, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Infinite Cooling is developing patent-pending water capturing technology from cooling tower plumes. Claims that the technology can reduce the cooling tower plume by 100%, reduce 20-30% freshwater consumption and other savings can be achieved annually in a 600-megawatt power plant.
Key facts about Infinite Cooling
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Cambridge (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $21.7M
- Employee Count: 17 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Joules Accelerator, Material Impact and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 02, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

4. Floodbase
Provider of parametric flood insurance solutions. This company offers an end-to-end solution enabling insurance products for previously uncovered flood risk. It uses advanced flood mapping technology to expand addressable risk and power a new category of parametric flood insurance, providing payouts based on the magnitude of flooding. Policies cover various loss types, including business interruption, crop and land loss, and disaster response, offering flexible structures and quick payouts.
Key facts about Floodbase
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $17M
- Employee Count: 26 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: For Good Ventures, Collab Fund and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 06, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Natel Energy
Developer of hydro-turbine technology designed to protect fish and aquatic ecosystems. The technology aims to provide reliable renewable energy generation. It focuses on designing solutions for both new and existing hydropower facilities. The goal is to minimize environmental impact while maximizing energy output.
Key facts about Natel Energy
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Alameda (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $73.3M
- Employee Count: 42 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: SE Ventures, Breakthrough Energy and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 02, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Imagine H2O's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Imagine H2O has invested in 157 companies over the last 16 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Gross-Wen Technologies.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Imagine H2O's Investments by Stage
Imagine H2O has made 7 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $75K, 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $50K and 1 investment in Series A stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Grant (prize money) | 7 |
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Imagine H2O's Investments by Sector
Imagine H2O has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Environment Tech, Sustainability Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment and Energy. Notably, it has invested in 109 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 109 Tech companies, 50 Software companies and at least 42 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Environment Tech | 7 |
Sustainability Tech | 7 |
Enterprise Applications | 3 |
Environment | 2 |
Energy | 1 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Imagine H2O's Investments by Geography
Imagine H2O has made most investments in United States (11), followed by Israel where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 11 |
Israel | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Imagine H2O's recent investments
Imagine H2O has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Imagine H2O:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 15, 2021 | United States | Grant (prize money) | 5846 | - | |
Aug 27, 2019 | United States | Grant (prize money) | 7588 | - | |
Jun 08, 2018 | United States | Seed | 3953 | - | |
Jan 09, 2018 | United States | Seed | 5527 | - | |
Jan 07, 2016 | United States | Seed | 7678 | - |
Acquired companies in Imagine H2O's Portfolio
15 companies from Imagine H2O's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was ASTERRA in Jul 2026 by Marsh for $*****.Here are Imagine H2O's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 02, 2026 | - | - | 1709 | |
May 08, 2026 | - | - | 8852 | |
May 26, 2025 | - | - | 9651 | |
Apr 06, 2023 | - | - | 2726 | |
Sep 15, 2022 | - | - | 9131 |
Team profile of Imagine H2O
Imagine H2O has a team of 86 members including 3 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 5 Principals located in United States. Imagine H2O's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Imagine H2O:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Venture Partner | - | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
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Co-investors of Imagine H2O
Over the past 16 years, 30 investors have co-invested in Imagine H2O's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Imagine H2O: National Science Foundation, DOE and 14 others have invested in rounds before Imagine H2O. There are 2 companies where National Science Foundation has invested before Imagine H2O and 2 companies where DOE has invested before Imagine H2O.
- Invested after Imagine H2O: A total of 14 investors have invested in Imagine H2O's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Lowercarbon Capital (1 company) and Vidavo (1 company).
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