Burnt Island Ventures

Burnt Island Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York that identifies, funds, and supports founders building technology-driven companies. The firm focuses on energy, information technology, clean technology, climate technology, and water-related startups, with an emphasis on B2B and technology-enabled products and services across industrial and consumer applications. Since its founding in 2020, Burnt Island Ventures has positioned itself as a specialized investor that works closely with founders to accelerate product development, market validation, and growth.

Wayne Bryne

Venture Partner

Tom Ferguson

Managing Partner

Paul Hauffen

Venture Partner

Past deals in Utilities

Daupler

Series B in 2025
Daupler develops a response management system for utilities and public works departments. Its platform coordinates and documents responses to incidents such as water main breaks, power outages, gas leaks, sewer stoppages, street obstructions, and other service disruptions, enabling accurate data collection and insight into operations.

Flocean

Series A in 2024
Flocean specializes in providing subsea desalination solutions, delivering clean drinking water to communities, farmers, and industries. The company's innovative, modular, and scalable system employs proven subsea Seawater Reverse Osmosis technology to produce freshwater from the deep sea, tailoring solutions to clients' unique requirements.

Sewer AI

Series B in 2024
Sewer AI Corporation specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based tools for inspecting, identifying, and analyzing defects in sewer infrastructure. Based in Walnut Creek, California, Sewer AI offers a cloud-based software platform called AutoCode, which enhances sewer inspections by storing data and allowing users to stream videos, access reports, and utilize data analytics for risk assessment. The company’s SewerAI Inspection Management Platform (IMP) serves as a comprehensive web-based tool for managing inspection data, while its AI Inferences and Cross Bore Audit algorithms analyze archival video datasets. Founded in 2019, Sewer AI aims to assist municipal operators in quickly and accurately assessing their sewer systems, facilitating effective planning for rehabilitation and maintenance.

Subeca

Series A in 2024
Subeca, Inc. is a technology company specializing in water management systems that provide continuous utility control. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Subeca has developed an end-to-end platform that integrates wireless hardware and software solutions. This platform enables both consumers and water suppliers to access and manage water usage remotely, offering features such as real-time meter data, remote valve control, and leak detection. The system is designed to reduce water waste and prevent mishaps by providing notifications for water use and potential leaks. Additionally, it allows water agencies to remotely control water supplies for individual properties and share data across departments for improved information exchange and analytics. Subeca's technology is compatible with existing infrastructure, making it a scalable and cost-effective solution for more efficient water resource management.

Sewer AI

Venture Round in 2021
Sewer AI Corporation specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based tools for inspecting, identifying, and analyzing defects in sewer infrastructure. Based in Walnut Creek, California, Sewer AI offers a cloud-based software platform called AutoCode, which enhances sewer inspections by storing data and allowing users to stream videos, access reports, and utilize data analytics for risk assessment. The company’s SewerAI Inspection Management Platform (IMP) serves as a comprehensive web-based tool for managing inspection data, while its AI Inferences and Cross Bore Audit algorithms analyze archival video datasets. Founded in 2019, Sewer AI aims to assist municipal operators in quickly and accurately assessing their sewer systems, facilitating effective planning for rehabilitation and maintenance.

StormSensor

Series A in 2021
StormSensor, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in stormwater management solutions aimed at preventing flooding, sewage overflows, and other stormwater issues. Founded in 2015, StormSensor develops Scute sensors that provide real-time monitoring of conditions within stormwater systems. The company also offers Terrapin, a cloud-based software platform that facilitates data visualization, integrates weather data, and sends alerts for significant flow events. This platform automates workflows for inspections, data monitoring, and regulatory reporting, significantly reducing the manual processes traditionally used by clients to maintain compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. By providing essential information on urban flooding, illicit discharges, and infrastructure impacts from climate change, StormSensor enables its clients to effectively respond to and mitigate climate-driven risks.

Daupler

Venture Round in 2021
Daupler develops a response management system for utilities and public works departments. Its platform coordinates and documents responses to incidents such as water main breaks, power outages, gas leaks, sewer stoppages, street obstructions, and other service disruptions, enabling accurate data collection and insight into operations.
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