Kairos IoT

IoT water risk intelligence for commercial real estate and multifamily properties

Specialty Solutions Growth Seed

Overview

Kairos IoT (operating as Kairos Water) is a specialty IoT platform for water risk management, serving commercial real estate owners, property managers, and P&C carriers. The company sells sensor hardware combined with cloud-based analytics to detect and prevent water leaks -- the leading cause of property damage claims, accounting for roughly USD 11 billion in annual insured losses.

The platform combines patented flexible printed membrane leak detection sensors with ultrasonic water meters, LoRaWAN mesh networking, and a cloud analytics dashboard. Sensors operate wirelessly without power cords and run for up to 10 years on battery. Property managers and carriers access real-time alerts, automated shutoff controls, and portfolio-level risk scoring through a centralized dashboard. The company provides official insurance certification documents to support premium discount applications.

Founded in Atlanta in 2019, Kairos has raised USD 7.25 million from Collab Capital, Techsyn Ventures, Moderne Ventures, and Shadow Ventures. As of early 2025, the company employs approximately 26 to 28 people and has deployed more than 65,000 sensors across 27,000+ multifamily apartment units. Seven of the top 15 real estate owners in the United States are customers. In 2024, the company reported USD 2 million in revenue, up from USD 1.3 million in 2023, with 178% year-over-year growth in new contract value.

Products & Services

Flexible Printed Membrane Leak Detection Sensors

Patented wireless sensors deployed at water sources -- under sinks, behind appliances, and in mechanical rooms -- to detect leaks at the point of origin. The sensors use a flexible printed membrane design, operate without cords or external power, and connect via LoRaWAN. Battery life is approximately 10 years. Over 65,000 sensors are currently deployed across multifamily and commercial properties.

Key Features

Wireless, cordless installation with no power lines required
LoRaWAN network connectivity for long-range, low-power data transmission
Edge processing for alert delivery in low-connectivity environments

Target Users: Property managers, commercial real estate owners

Smart Water Meters with Automatic Shutoff

High-precision ultrasonic water meters with an integrated automatic shutoff valve. Enables remote termination of water supply to limit damage after a leak is detected. Can be installed at the building main shutoff or at individual unit level.

Key Features

Ultrasonic flow measurement for precision monitoring
Remote shutoff triggered automatically or by operator action
Unit-level or building-level deployment options

Target Users: Property managers, carriers seeking water damage mitigation

Water Risk Intelligence Platform

Cloud-based analytics platform providing portfolio-level water risk data. Aggregates sensor readings, historical loss patterns, and predictive risk scores. Insurance carriers and property owners can view risk concentration across properties, track mitigation outcomes, and generate reports to support underwriting or claims decisions.

Key Features

Portfolio-level risk scoring and analytics
Integration with property management systems
Map-based property visualization via Engrain partnership (announced September 2024)

Target Users: Insurance carriers, large real estate portfolio owners

Insurance Certification and Benefits

Kairos provides official documentation for policyholders to support insurance premium discount applications. Properties with Kairos installed may qualify for discounts based on demonstrated water risk mitigation.

Key Features

Official insurance certificates for premium discounts
ROI modeling showing typical payback periods of 6 to 12 months
Industry data indicating 20-30% reduction in water consumption

Target Users: Property owners, insurance brokers

At a Glance

Founded: 2019
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA, USA
Employees: 11-50
Funding: Seed

Category & Focus

Category: Specialty Solutions
Subcategories: IoT Sensors Water Risk Management Property Risk Technology
Insurance Verticals: P&C Commercial
Target Customers: Carriers, Brokers

Customers

Seven of the top 15 real estate owners in the United States (names not publicly disclosed)
Multifamily apartment operators (27,000+ apartment units protected)
Insurance carriers (names not publicly disclosed)