Our Rainwater Secures Funding to Enhance Sustainability Efforts
Transforming Rainwater Management: A Major Funding Milestone
Our Rainwater is thrilled to announce a pivotal development in our journey toward revolutionizing rainwater management through data-driven solutions. We have successfully secured investment from SFC Capital, marking a significant milestone that empowers us to expand and enhance our platform. This funding positions us to effectively support UK water companies in the delivery of AMP8 from 2025 to 2030, dramatically advancing our mission to improve sustainable water practices across the nation.
At the heart of Our Rainwater's success is our innovative team, comprised of experts like Sarah Bunney, Co-Founder and CEO, who brings over 20 years of experience in flood risk management, and Dr.
Peter Melville-Shreeve, our Chief Research & Innovation Officer, who offers invaluable academic insights into stormwater intelligence. With the support of SFC Capital, the UK’s leading seed-stage investor, we've gained access to essential resources and networks necessary for our growth. Our investor's deep integration within the UK startup ecosystem facilitates opportunities that are crucial for early-stage companies like ours.
Since launching the UK’s first dedicated rainwater management platform, we've achieved multiple pilot projects that not only generate revenue but create a measurable impact. Backed by Innovate UK funding and recognized with a Susdrain SuDS Award, we have engaged thousands of users, achieving an impressive rating of over 4.5/5 stars. As we plan for the future, this new funding will empower us to scale our team and accelerate product development, ultimately positioning us as a key partner in assisting the UK water sector to meet its environmental, resilience, and innovation targets. Join us on this journey as we redefine rainwater management for a sustainable future!
Key Terms Explained
- Investment from SFC Capital
- Securing funding from an external investor or venture capital firm. In this case, SFC Capital, the UK's leading seed-stage investor. This is an important breakpoint for startups as it allows them to acquire capital for expansion, product development, and growth strategies.
- Seed-stage investor
- A type of investor who provides capital to startups in exchange for an equity stake in the company. Seed-stage investors typically invest in the early stages of a startup's life when risk is highest but so are potential returns.
- AMP8
- A regulatory reporting period for water companies in the UK. For startups like 'Our Rainwater', being equipped to support these regulated companies during this period can indicate business success and a promising growth trajectory.
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