FloWater is a technology company.
FloWater has raised $880K across 1 funding round.
FloWater has raised $880K in total across 1 funding round.
FloWater has raised $880K in total across 1 funding round.
FloWater's investors include MiLA Capital.
FloWater is a technology company that builds advanced water refill stations using a proprietary 7x Advanced Purification system to transform tap water into ultra-clean, great-tasting water by removing up to 99.9% of contaminants like PFAS, microplastics, lead, bacteria, and viruses.[1][2][4][6] It serves offices, gyms, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, warehouses, government buildings, and hospitality venues, solving the problems of untrusted tap water, plastic bottle waste, sugary drink reliance, chronic dehydration, and inefficient traditional dispensers or jug deliveries.[1][2][3][7][8] With deployments at over 5,000 locations including Google, Microsoft, Hyatt, and Red Bull, FloWater has shown strong growth, earning spots on the Inc. 5000 list and Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards, while expanding nationwide by 2019.[1][4]
FloWater was founded in 2013 by CEO and Co-founder Rich “Raz” Razgaitis, who spotted a critical issue: eroding trust in tap water amid outdated filtration tech, leading to plastic bottle overuse and health issues like dehydration.[1] The idea emerged from this opportunity to reinvent hydration infrastructure, starting with the 7x Advanced Purification system—far beyond basic filters—using reverse osmosis, ozone, and electrolyte enhancement for superior purity and taste.[1][2][4][6] Early traction built quickly: by 2019, it expanded to all 50 states across schools, offices, gyms, and hotels; 2020 brought Inc. 5000 recognition and Fast Company awards, with innovations like touchless foot-pedal activation amid reopening demands.[1][4]
FloWater rides the wave of sustainability and health tech trends, capitalizing on rising awareness of plastic pollution, PFAS contamination in tap water, and demand for touchless, on-site solutions post-pandemic.[1][2][4] Timing aligns with corporate ESG mandates, workplace wellness pushes, and regulatory scrutiny on bottled water waste, positioning it to disrupt a $300B+ global hydration market dominated by inefficient jugs and fountains.[3][7][8] By rebuilding "Water 2.0" infrastructure—real-time purification at point-of-use—it influences ecosystems like offices and schools toward zero-waste hydration, reducing single-use plastics while enhancing productivity via better-tasting, contaminant-free water.[1][4][5]
FloWater is poised to dominate on-site hydration with expansions into homes (pre-filled bottles, faucet filters) and global markets, leveraging its purification edge amid tightening water quality regs and climate-driven scarcity.[1][4] Trends like AI-optimized filtration, subscription models, and B2B wellness integrations will accelerate growth, potentially scaling to tens of thousands of sites as enterprises prioritize sustainability. Its influence could evolve from niche innovator to hydration standard, fully restoring tap water trust and slashing plastic reliance—transforming how the world drinks, just as Razgaitis envisioned.[1]
FloWater has raised $880K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $880K Seed in July 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2013 | $880K Seed | MiLA Capital |