HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HEN Nozzles, a leader in firefighting innovation, today announced it has secured $8 million in seed funding to accelerate its fluidics technology which extinguishes fires 300% faster while using 67% less water. With wildfires and structure fires intensifying globally and firefighting technology stagnating for decades, this funding will drive the development and deployment of the company’s groundbreaking fire suppression solutions.
“We’re proud to introduce products that meet the needs of today’s firefighting landscape,” said Sunny Sethi, CEO of HEN Nozzles. “Our innovation addresses decades of inefficiencies in fire suppression and provides departments with solutions that save time, water, and lives. This funding will allow us to scale our technology and get it into the hands of more firefighters worldwide.”
Recent reports indicate that the global fire safety equipment market size was valued at $29.82 billion in 2022 and is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of 6.4% through 2030. HEN Nozzles is well-positioned to disrupt the sector by delivering smarter, more efficient fire suppression solutions.
“HEN's nozzle technology represents the first major fire stream development in over sixty years in the fire services,” said Ray McCormack, former FDNY firefighter and director of business development at HEN Nozzles. “Today's firefighting challenges are expanding driven by highly combustible materials in modern homes and rapid extinguishment needs to be at the forefront. HEN has built innovative tools that enable a better way to fight fire."
HEN’s innovations give firefighters the ability to fight fires faster and with less water—critical in today’s unpredictable and increasingly destructive fire conditions.
The company’s patented adjustable smoothbore nozzle allows firefighters to dynamically modulate the water stream to adapt to different fire conditions. This innovation not only ensures faster fire suppression but also minimizes water usage, helping fire departments conserve resources while improving safety. By lowering water waste and decreasing property damage, HEN’s technology offers an effective and sustainable solution for both firefighting teams and the environment.
Following funding from a National Science Foundation SBIR Federal Grant received at the company’s inception, this seed round has been supported by several venture capital and strategic angel investors including O'Neil Capital Partners, Cthulhu Ventures, Z21 Ventures, TiE Silicon Valley Angels, Sacramento Angels, and Shasta Angels.
“Our investment in HEN Nozzles is driven by the immense potential we see in their innovative approach to firefighting technology,” said Alex Garden, managing partner at O'Neil Strategic Capital. “With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires, there is a critical need for faster, more efficient tools to suppress fires and preserve our natural world. HEN’s technology not only reduces water consumption and extinguishes fires faster, but it also represents a significant leap forward for the entire firefighting industry. We believe HEN will become a transformative player in fire suppression worldwide.”
With notable organizations such as CALFIRE, US Marine Corps, Kansas City FD, Ontario FD, Maui FD and Sacramento FD already using HEN Nozzles, the company plans to expand its technology to an additional 1,000 departments in 2025.
For more information, visit www.HENNozzles.com.
About HEN Nozzles
Inspired by the devastating California wildfires of 2019-2021, Sunny Sethi, Ph.D., founded HEN to leverage cutting-edge science and equip firefighters with advanced tools. Supported by funding from federal SBIR grants and leading venture capital investors, HEN’s patented technology marks the first major innovation in fire suppression tools in over 50 years. Utilizing principles of fluid dynamics and thermal science, HEN’s high-efficiency nozzles allow firefighters to rapidly adapt water streams for faster fire suppression and reduced water usage, whether combating structure fires or wildland blazes.
