Mazarine Ventures

Mazarine Ventures is a Chicago-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies addressing water quantity and quality risks. The firm supports innovations across B2C, B2B, and B2G markets, often using data science and software. It also incubates new ventures internally, targeting specific unmet needs within the water sector.

Co-founded around 2019 by partners Anders Hallsby, John Robinson, and Pete Nassos, Mazarine Ventures arose from the insight that water increasingly disrupts lives and economies. The founders recognized technology's potential to proactively mitigate these risks, guiding their impactful investment strategy.

The firm’s portfolio companies serve diverse customers addressing industrial, municipal, and consumer water management challenges. Mazarine Ventures’ mission is to invest in solutions for water issues: scarcity, quality, and climate resilience. The firm empowers industry and society to adapt to evolving water demands.