Green Vision Systems gets $5.4M for contaminant sensors

Following the Israeli trend of companies with a dual focus on the water and anti-terrorism markets, ten year old company Green Vision Systems has secured its first funding for remote contaminant sensors.

Based on land or above, in satellites, Green Vision’s sensors can pick up dangerous impurities not only in water, but also in the air or on the ground. Where those impurities might come from could differ — dumping, inadvertent spills or terrorist attacks could… Continue Reading

Water monitoring technology gets $8M boost in San Francisco, with more funds to come

Water monitoring technology gets $8M boost in San Francisco, with more funds to come

Water shortages have recently captured headlines here and abroad. Yet despite the enormous challenges and opportunities with managing and monitoring drinking water, it’s an area that doesn’t attract a great deal of venture investment. In the last quarter of 2007, water and waste water investment was only $22.7 million, which was double the previous year’s total of $11.8 million, according to the Cleantech Investor Forum.

That area of investment could benefit in the next year from… Continue Reading