The future of water in one place
Focus Matters.
We are not a cleantech fund, because in cleantech water is a $1.4 trillion afterthought. You can’t be good at water unless you only do water. Burnt Island Ventures funds the best entrepreneurs in water, worldwide. That’s it. This is a giant, esoteric, and foundational market for the entire global economy. Our founder, supported by a world class network of advisors, brings a unique perspective from his decade of experience in the sector, including building the industry’s top Accelerator program.
"BIV is the go-to venture capital fund in the water sector. A trusted advisor by startup founders across the water tech ecosystem, BIV founder and managing partner, Tom Ferguson, has been instrumental in reminding us all that water and climate change are inextricable. "
Sivan Zamir
VP, Xylem Innovation Labs
"BIV does an excellent job communicating with LPs and cultivating a powerful ecosystem for entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the water decarbonization space. We believe BIV is the “category leader” in US early-stage venture investment focused on decarbonizing water systems.”
Jane Woodward
Founder & Managing Partner, WovenEarth Ventures
“Tom’s magnetism was what originally compelled us to invest, along with our belief that investing in the water industry was an attractive opportunity. We are thrilled with the wide range (from software to filters) of investments, the growing and top notch team at BIV, and the clarity of communication to us as LPs. ”
Aaron & Lorin Schaechterle
In our investor’s own words
“Driving innovation in water is not just a strategic priority – it’s essential to delivering value for our customers and communities. Xylem’s anchor investment in Burnt Island Ventures Fund II reflects our belief in the power of early-stage innovation to solve water and build a more resilient future.
Bill Grogan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Xylem
"It’s been an amazing privilege to see Burnt Island Ventures go from strength to strength, thanks to the passion and - let’s be honest - sheer downright brilliance of Tom Ferguson and his team."
Oliver Puckering
Director, Partnership Accelerator at Xylem
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