SewerAI uses AI to automate sewer inspections and capture and flag defects to proactively manage infrastructure.
Wastewater failures, exacerbated by climate change and aging infrastructure, are becoming increasingly costly and frequent in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that nearly $700 billion will be needed over the next two decades to maintain existing wastewater and stormwater systems. In response to these challenges, wastewater treatment industry veterans Matthew Rosenthal and Billy Gilmartin founded SewerAI five years ago. Their goal was to use AI to improve the inspection and management of wastewater infrastructure.
SewerAI's AI-driven platform offers cloud-based subscription products tailored to municipalities, utilities and private contractors. Their tools like Pioneer and AutoCode streamline field inspections and data management by allowing inspectors to upload data and automatically flag issues. This approach increases efficiency and helps project managers plan and prioritize infrastructure repairs based on accurate 3D models generated from inspection videos.
Unlike traditional methods that rely on outdated on-site software, SewerAI's technology increases productivity and reduces costs by enabling more daily inspections. The company has distinguished itself in the competitive AI-powered pipe inspection market by leveraging a robust data set derived from 135 million feet of sewer pipe inspections. This data forms the basis for their AI models and enables precise error detection and proactive infrastructure management.
Recently, SewerAI secured $15 million in funding from investors including Innovius Capital, bringing its total capital raised to $25 million. This investment will support SewerAI's expansion efforts, including AI model refinement, hiring initiatives, and diversification of product offerings beyond inspection tools. The company expects continued growth as it meets increasing demand and uses its technology to enable companies to achieve more with existing infrastructure budgets.
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