StormSensor

StormSensor is a cloud-based stormwater monitoring platform to predict flood risks. The company uses Scute, an ultrasonic sensor to measure the velocity of water moving through storm, sewer, and coastal systems. The data gathered is then demonstrated on StormSensor’s Terrapin dashboard in real-time, which is then integrated with the company’s proprietary algorithms to generate flood insights, preventing urban flooding and sewage overflows. 

StormSensor’s product portfolio includes Terrapin, SURFR, and Cloudburst. Terrapin cloud-based software provides real-time weather data and alerts. SURFR provides flood risk assessment by dividing municipalities into ​​Risk Management Zones (RMZs). Cloudburst provides infrastructure analysis and insights into system performance and response actions. 

Key customers and partnerships

StormSensor primarily works with municipalities, which include towns and cities of around 5,000 to 1,000,000 people. In July 2022, StormSensor collaborated with Kleinfelder, a consultation firm, to jointly study sanitary sewer overflows. The company also partnered with Detroit Water and Sewerage District (DWSD) for a two-year flow monitoring study and RISE Resilience to develop new features supporting coastal communities with sea levels rising and flooding. As of November 2022, StormSensor was conducting pilot projects with municipalities.

Funding and financials

In December 2021, StormSensor raised USD 10 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Orbia Ventures and Buoyant Ventures. The proceeds were to be used to develop the company’s platform, enter new markets, and for team expansion.