# HEN Nozzles

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hen-nozzles

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Hayward, US
- Website: www.hentechnologies.com
- Total disclosed funding: $26M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 17, 2025)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2020 by co-founders Sunny Sethi and Akshay Thakor, HEN Nozzles Inc. specialise in designing and producing tools that provide adjustable nozzles and shutoffs for both wildland and structure fires to improve firefighting efficiency and safety. In December 2025, HEN Nozzles Inc. raised USD 20 million in series A funding led by returning investor O'Neil Strategic Capital, with participation from another returning investor Z21 Ventures. New investors Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office, and Tanas Capital also participated in the round. The round was part of a larger USD 22 million series A and debt funding.

HEN Nozzles Inc.'s primary product line includes HEN blade adjustable smoothbore nozzles. These nozzles allow a quarter-turn adjustment to switch between a solid stream and an in-line blade pattern, optimising water distribution for various firefighting scenarios. HEN Hydro Shutoff Devices: Featuring a gate-ball valve to simplify opening and closing operations, enhancing control and reducing water waste. HEN turbo back-pressure increases to improve hose stiffness and reduce kinks; these devices enhance hose handling and minimise risks such as nozzle whip. The company also conducts research and development to adapt its products to emerging firefighting challenges, ensuring its tools align with modern fire behaviour and suppression techniques.

The company will use the December 2025 funding to support the launch of its Fluid-IQ and further development of its predictive AI platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 17, 2025, $20M — Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office, Tanas Capital, Z21 Ventures, O'Neil Strategic Capital
- Seed, Oct 17, 2024, $6M — Sacramento Angels, TiE Angels, Cthulhu Ventures, Z21 Ventures, O'Neil Strategic Capital, Shasta Angels

## Investors

- Sacramento Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sacramento-angels) — Seed
- TiE Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tie-angels) — Seed
- Cthulhu Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cthulhu-ventures) — Seed
- Z21 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/z21-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- O'Neil Strategic Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/o-neil-strategic-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Shasta Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-angels) — Seed
- Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office — Series A
- Tanas Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tanas-capital) — Series A