Burnt Island Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused exclusively on water technology and climate innovation. Founded and led by Tom Ferguson, who previously built programming at Imagine H2O that vetted 500+ water startups annually, the firm backs entrepreneurs solving critical water challenges globally. The team includes partners Christine E. Boyle (former CEO of Valor Water Analytics, acquired by Xylem) and Steve Kloos (formerly GE Water and True North Venture Partners). Burnt Island invests in seed-stage water companies demonstrating deep industry insight, focused pain-point solutions, and comprehensive go-to-market strategies. The firm emphasizes founders with "uncommon insight" into water markets and the ability to build complete solutions around innovative technologies. Portfolio companies include Zilper Trenchless, CivilGrid, Shower Stream, LAIIER, and Aquafortus. The firm operates Burnt Island Ventures Opportunity Fund I and maintains strong ties to the global water innovation ecosystem.

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