# Klir

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/klir

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Reno, US
- Website: www.klir.com
- Total disclosed funding: $29M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 29, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Klir Inc. is a US-based company specializing in cloud-based water management software that enhances compliance and operational efficiency for utilities, ensuring better management of water resources.Founded in 2017 by co-founders David Lynch and Elaine Kelly, in Reno, US, Klir Inc. develops a SaaS platform tailored for water utility operators. In December 2025, Klir Inc. raised USD 10.11 million in series B funding from investor Insight Partners. The round was part of a larger USD 17.5 million series B and debt funding.Klir provides advanced water management software designed for utilities, emphasizing compliance and operational efficiency. The core offering is a cloud-based SaaS platform that centralizes data for water utility operators, featuring compliance program management, operational data tracking, and proactive insights into water quality. Key functionalities include customizable dashboards and automated reporting, integrating with existing systems like LIMS, GIS, and SCADA. Klir serves water utility operators across the US, aiding in the management of permits, water sampling, and regulatory compliance, primarily for utility managers and compliance officers.Klir's revenue model is subscription-based, offering utilities flexible pricing for access to their SaaS platform. Clients typically engage in annual or multi-year contracts, including real-time data analytics and compliance tracking. Revenue is supplemented through partnerships, enabling direct purchases or cooperative contracts with municipalities, allowing for a steady revenue stream.The company will use the December 2025 funding to expand its operational capacity and further develop its operational data platform.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 29, 2025, $10M — Insight Partners
- Series A, Nov 5, 2021, $16M — Insight Partners, Bowery Capital, Spider Capital, SaaS Ventures
- Seed, Oct 30, 2020, $3M — Bowery Capital, Spider Capital, SaaS Ventures
- Seed, Mar 5, 2020 — Y Combinator, Bowery Capital

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Bowery Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bowery-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Spider Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/spider-capital) — Seed, Series A
- SaaS Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/saas-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Insight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/insight-partners) — Series A, Series B