Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | CleanTech |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Burnt Island Ventures is a specialized investment firm with a strategic focus on the water industry, steering away from the broader umbrella of cleantech where they perceive water as an undervalued segment. With the ethos that expertise in water can only be achieved through a dedicated approach, they have positioned themselves as a niche fund that solely invests in the best water entrepreneurs around the globe. The fund recognizes water as a foundational market with a multi-trillion-dollar value and immense significance for the global economy. Founded by an individual with over a decade of experience in the water sector, including the establishment of a leading Accelerator program, Burnt Island Ventures extends beyond capital investment, offering their vast and intimate industry connections, in-depth sector insight, and hands-on support to their portfolio companies. They contribute to tackling the challenge of climate change through innovation in the water change context, emphasizing the importance of this element amidst ongoing environmental shifts. Their investment range extends from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot investment size of $1,500,000. They specialize in early-stage funding, specifically targeting Seed and Series A rounds. The principals tout a world-class network of advisors and boast about providing added value to their investments through the deep domain knowledge and extensive support they offer to founders. This unique focus and dedicated approach to the water industry set Burnt Island Ventures apart as a fund intent on invoking change and promoting sustainability within a crucial sector of the economy.