Echo River Capital

Echo River Capital is a venture capital firm that invests globally in early-stage water technology companies, focusing on digitizing, decarbonizing, and decentralizing the water cycle. Their vision is to achieve freshwater harmony with nature through technological innovation. The firm is among the few investors specializing in smart water technology solutions addressing global water challenges related to human health, the environment, and climate resilience. They seek limited partners who actively participate in their community and share their values.

The firm's investment strategy centers on the 'Three D's of Watertech'—Digitize, Decarbonize, and Decentralize. They aim to deliver market-rate, non-concessionary returns by investing in companies that operate in large, deep markets, understand profitability drivers, and have demonstrated proven technology. Echo River Capital emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to support diverse, emerging founders and actively bringing in voices from under-represented, indigenous, and emerging market communities.

Echo River Capital has made 29 investments, with their most recent on July 30, 2025, in Solidec. They have raised a single venture fund, Echo River Capital Fund I LP, which closed in April 2023. The firm has a B Impact Score of 89.6, qualifying for B Corp certification, reflecting their commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Their portfolio includes companies like Aclarity, AgMonitor, Epic Cleantec, Hohonu, Open Hydro, Solidec, Uravu, Spectrum Impact, Glanris, Irrigreen, PAGE Technologies, Shower Stream, Verdi, Gybe, Water Commitment, and Active Membranes, among others. These companies are involved in various sectors such as water management, agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental services, aligning with Echo River Capital's mission to address global water challenges through innovative technologies.

In summary, Echo River Capital is dedicated to investing in early-stage water technology companies that contribute to environmental sustainability and climate resilience. Their strategic focus on the 'Three D's of Watertech' guides their investment decisions, aiming to create a future where technology facilitates harmonious coexistence with freshwater ecosystems.