Firms

Burnt Island Ventures

Burnt Island Ventures

burntislandventures.com

Burnt Island Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on technology and infrastructure for the water sector. It backs founders developing treatment and filtration systems, water reuse and desalination, smart metering, flood resilience, utility software, AI and digital tools for managing water infrastructure. Its seed strategy invests across the water value chain, while its growth strategy backs companies that have established commercial traction and are scaling. The firm combines water-industry operating experience, technical diligence and specialist networks with support for hiring, fundraising, commercialization and board-level decisions. Founded in 2020, it works with entrepreneurs globally and connects them with industrial partners and potential acquirers.

Founded
2020
Type
Venture capital

Funds2

  • Burnt Island Ventures Fund II$50M

    Second seed fund closed at $50 million committed for early-stage water innovation. Targets treatment and filtration, water data and AI, digital productivity, infrastructure resilience, water reuse and climate adaptation. Xylem is the anchor investor; WovenEarth is another named limited partner.

  • Burnt Island Ventures Growth Fund I—

    First dedicated growth fund for water technology companies scaling after initial commercialization. The manager’s January 2026 publication says fundraising remains underway and more than a third is signed; no exact fund size or final close is disclosed. Formerly called Opportunity Fund I. Initial positions named by the manager are Aqua Membranes, Daupler and Irrigreen, and Xylem is the anchor investor.

Team

Operations and support

Christine E. BoylePartner
Colleen CalhounAdvisor
David StantonAdvisor
Debra CoyAdvisor
Jennie GrahamSenior Investment Associate
Jessica PascoliniHead of Operations
Marissa SterlingSenior Platform Associate
Megan SiebeExecutive Assistant
Nimesh ModakAdvisor
Steve KloosPartner
Tom FergusonFounder and Managing Partner
Wayne ByrneOperating Partner

Co-investing

Aqualateral
KCRise Fund
Micron Ventures
MUUS Climate Partners
Natural Ventures

Investments