StormHarvester, a market-leading technology provider helping water companies optimise sewer network management while significantly reducing flooding and pollution, has secured an £8.4m funding round. The investment includes £3.75m in growth capital from YFM Equity Partners (YFM), alongside existing investors and Emerald Technology Ventures.
Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, StormHarvester launched its automated water management software in 2019. The SaaS platform uses machine learning and rainfall prediction to spot blockages and pumping station anomalies which helps water companies proactively maintain the sewer network. By identifying issues early, StormHarvester enables corrective action before pollutants are released into waterways. This has led to measurable reductions in the frequency of pollution incidents, helping utilities comply with stringent environmental standards while safeguarding local ecosystems.
YFM’s investment, part of an £8.4m total round alongside existing investors and Emerald Technology Ventures, will support the expansion of StormHarvester’s product range and sales and marketing capabilities. The funding will also accelerate the company’s growth into new markets, including Australasia and North America.
StormHarvester won its first formal tender in 2019. Since then, the business has grown rapidly, onboarding 75% of UK water utility companies onto the platform. This widespread adoption reflects the urgent need for smarter solutions to address urbanisation, climate change, and population growth, all of which are placing unsustainable pressure on wastewater systems.
