What is KETOS?
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, KETOS has established itself as a transformative force in the water industry. The company replaces traditional, manual, and labor-intensive testing processes with a comprehensive, automated ecosystem. Its platform integrates proprietary hardware, bi-directional connectivity, and interactive software to provide real-time, actionable insights into water quality. By offering this technology through a predictable, flat-fee service model, KETOS enables enterprises to optimize water usage, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote long-term sustainability across diverse industrial applications.
How much funding has KETOS raised?
KETOS has raised a total of $38.1M across 5 funding rounds:
Series A
$9M
Debt
$350K
Other Financing Round
$18M
Debt
$768K
Private Equity
$10M
Series A (2019): $9M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $350K led by PPP
Other Financing Round (2020): $18M supported by Broadway Angels, Better Ventures, Ajax Strategies, Rethink Impact, Citi, Plum Alley, and Illuminated Funds Group
Debt (2021): $768K featuring PPP
Private Equity (2024): $10M backed by Tenfore Holdings, Plug and Play Tech Center, and Accenture
Key Investors in KETOS
Tenfore Holdings
Tenfore is an independent provider of real-time market data and financial technology solutions, focusing on delivering accurate, low-latency information to global financial institutions.
Plug and Play Tech Center
A global innovation platform and early-stage investor that connects startups with corporate partners to accelerate technological adoption and industry-wide transformation.
Accenture
A leading global professional services firm that leverages its expertise in digital transformation, cloud, and AI to help organizations build resilient, data-driven operational cores.
What's next for KETOS?
With the recent influx of capital, KETOS is poised to accelerate its market penetration and enhance its technological infrastructure. The company's strategic roadmap focuses on expanding its footprint within the enterprise sector, where the demand for automated, data-driven water management is reaching an inflection point. By leveraging its recent financing, KETOS aims to refine its predictive analytics capabilities and broaden its service offerings, ensuring that industrial clients can maintain operational efficiency while meeting increasingly stringent environmental standards. This growth trajectory positions KETOS as a critical partner for organizations seeking to mitigate water-related risks in an era of increasing resource scarcity.
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