The Drop 2025 - Ripple summaries

Water as an investment megatrend?


The Ripple zoomed in on the future of water, with investors, founders, and experts swapping real-world experiences. The group talked about everything from aging pipes to the fast rise of software in water management, sparking lively debate over how money and technology can help.

Key takeaways:

• Water investment is becoming a bigger deal, but it needs fresh ideas and creative funding.

• Infrastructure is aging everywhere, so fixing leaks and modernizing pipes is critical.

• Costs are going up, meaning new tech and smarter business models matter more than ever.

• Industrial and digital water solutions look especially promising for growth.

• Most agreed: big progress means more teamwork, mixing startups, big companies, and new investors.

• Regulations and climate changes are making water deals even more appealing.

• Everyone stressed: building trust and getting new partners involved is a must for lasting results.

Overall, the folks saw a big opportunity, but patience, creativity, and more collaboration are the way forward.

HOSTS

Steve Kloos
Burnt Island Ventures

Shanbor Gupta
Clean Energy Ventures

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