Fluid Analytics

Fluid Analytics Inc., formerly known as Fluid Robotics, is a cleantech company specializing in data analytics to combat urban water pollution. Founded in 2016 by Asim R. Bhalerao and Nidhi Jain, the firm provides artificial intelligence-based solutions for inspecting subsurface wastewater infrastructure. Bhalerao, the CEO, holds Master's degrees in Computer Science (Intelligent Robotics) from the University of Southern California and in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University, with prior experience leading engineering teams at companies like Aerovironment and Intuitive Surgical. Jain, the CPO, also holds an MS in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Their collective expertise in robotics and technology drives the company's mission to address critical water and wastewater challenges.

The company's core offering is a platform that uses AI, machine learning models, and robotics to monitor water and wastewater infrastructure. This technology helps to predict and prevent failures in sanitary sewer systems, identify inflow and infiltration, and ultimately prevent sanitary sewer overflows. The platform provides mapping of underground pipeline networks and a software interface for data management and analysis. This enables clients to address issues of water loss and pollution effectively. Fluid Analytics has monitored over 400 million gallons of urban wastewater spills and enabled the treatment and reuse of more than 200 million gallons daily. Additionally, their technology is used for city-wide monitoring of water-borne diseases through wastewater-based epidemiology, covering a population of over 17.5 million.

Fluid Analytics operates on a business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) model, serving a client base that includes utilities, contractors, and engineering firms. The company's revenue is generated through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, which empowers cities to combat water pollution sustainably. Initially focused on Southeast Asia, where a significant percentage of wastewater goes untreated, the company is now expanding its operations globally, with a particular focus on North America. The firm has secured a total of $1.7 million in funding over several rounds, with a recent pre-Series A round in March 2024 raising $1.6 million, led by Pravega Ventures. This capital is earmarked for global expansion.

Keywords: water analytics, wastewater management, cleantech, artificial intelligence, pipeline inspection, robotics, SaaS, pollution control, smart water, infrastructure monitoring