SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITpipes, the established leader in pipeline inspection software, today announced it has secured $20 million in equity financing from Trilogy Search Partners and Miramar Equity Partners. Known for its trusted and user-friendly platform, ITpipes streamlines infrastructure management, making sewer and storm system compliance and oversight more efficient, accurate and cost-effective. This results in safer, cleaner communities.
With this investment, ITpipes will accelerate innovation for municipalities, ensuring continued growth and enhanced client offerings. Specifically, the funding will allow ITpipes to scale its operations, elevate customer service and develop new products, such as advanced AI-driven condition assessment technology for managing underground infrastructure.
“For over 25 years, this team has delivered innovative solutions and dedicated service to improve buried asset maintenance and rehabilitation,” said Ned Bebawy, CEO of ITpipes. “Our technology saves over 300 municipal clients nationwide time and money every day while enabling data-driven decision-making, helping communities thrive and safeguarding the resilience of these essential systems. This investment empowers us to further our commitment to pioneering sustainable advancements in cloud-based pipeline inspection technology.”
Trilogy Search Partners and Miramar Equity Partners co-led this funding, recognizing the need for advanced technology to empower cities to take a proactive stance with underground assets.
“When municipalities select ITpipes for system maintenance and management, they significantly reduce emergency responses, unexpected disruptions for residents with sewer overflows and reactive remedial actions that later require subsequent solutions,” said Aaron Perrine, managing partner at Trilogy Search Partners. “Proactive infrastructure management with the right tools translates into substantial cost savings. We’re investing in ITpipes because of its proven track record in the market and the tremendous opportunity for its technology to enhance the well-being of communities across the country.”
Through proper planning and a focus on assessing the condition of underground assets, agencies can avoid catastrophic problems that often impact above-ground assets such as streets, utilities, new construction and more. ITpipes helps them do this by leveraging AI and machine learning for automated condition assessment and providing quality inspection records for decision-making. ITpipes offers powerful cloud-based tools housed in a single, authoritative inspection repository. By leveraging Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) mapping for visualization, these tools help cities transition from reactive to proactive pipeline planning.
Most water and wastewater infrastructure in the U.S., constructed around World War II, is beyond its typical life expectancy and requires replacement, rehabilitation or higher-than-usual maintenance. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency anticipates that $630 billion will be needed to maintain our existing infrastructure over the next 20 years, a 73% increase from its 2012 survey. With the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, now is the time for solutions like ITpipes that can help agencies make cost-effective asset management plans to preserve and protect their constituents, communities and underground infrastructure.
ABOUT ITPIPES
ITpipes is a leader in advanced pipe inspection technology, dedicated to revolutionizing how municipalities manage their waste and stormwater pipe systems. With best-in-class AI and cloud-based solutions, ITpipes provides software that streamlines the collection, analysis and management of pipeline inspections. Its platform offers easy data integration, user-friendly interfaces and robust reporting tools, enabling clients to make informed decisions and optimize asset performance. ITpipes is committed to enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs and proactively managing water infrastructure. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, ITpipes continues to set the industry standard in pipe inspection technology. ITpipes’ current products include ITpipes Field, ITpipes Office and ITpipes Assisted Inspection Coding (AIC). For more information, visit itpipes.com.
