Water-saving tech startup secures £2.5m seed funding from environmental investor

A tech startup that aims to prevent water leaks in UK properties has secured £2.5m in seed funding from an environmental fund manager.

Hero Labs has secured the investment in a round led by Earthworm Group, with further support from a £300k EU innovation grant and private investors.

The London-based firm, uses custom-built AI technology to detect leaks in domestic water systems through its flagship product Sonic, has secured the seed funding less than six months after its launch in March.

Earthworm Group, which specialises in environmental and ethical focused investments, will work closely with the London-based startup as part of the investment, with Earthworm’s head of projects and partnerships Will Brocklebank joining the board at Hero Labs.

Krystian Zajac, founder and CEO of Hero Labs, commented: “This funding marks a successful first chapter for Hero Labs. Having Earthworm Group as our leading investor is a great fit for us, as it only invests in businesses who are a force for social good or benefitting the environment.

“Our mission at Hero Labs is to solve real-life problems through tech, and combatting water leaks with Sonic is just the tip of the iceberg. This will allow us to bring even more solutions to consumers and businesses.”

Will Brocklebank, head of projects and partnerships at Earthworm, added: “Earthworm invests in businesses that will bring a positive change for the environment.

“This is why we chose to support Hero Labs, as we believe it is one of the most exciting companies in this space that will have a real impact on reducing water waste in the UK. Hero Labs has a huge potential to grow to address a pressing environmental issue.”

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