We’re excited to share that Vital Lyfe has raised $24 million in seed funding to accelerate development of our universal, portable water-making platform — technology designed to give people and communities the ability to create purified water anywhere on Earth.
This round was led by Interlagos and General Catalyst, with participation from Generational Partners, Cantos, Space VC, and Also Capital. The investment allows us to scale manufacturing, expand field deployments, and prepare for the launch of our first consumer-ready products in 2026.
Redefining How the World Accesses Water
Billions of people still lack consistent access to clean drinking water — not because the planet is short on supply, but because existing infrastructure can’t reach everyone who needs it. Climate volatility, aging systems, and shifting lifestyles are only widening that gap.
Our mission is to close it.
We’re building decentralized, intelligent systems that can operate independently of grids, pipes, or fixed installations. Our technology is designed to transform a wide range of naturally occurring water sources — including seawater — into purified water, even in environments where traditional systems fall short. This seed round gives us the momentum to move faster along that path.
Built With Aerospace-Grade Engineering
Vital Lyfe was founded by previous SpaceX engineering leadership, and our approach is rooted in the same principles that power advanced aerospace systems: precision, resilience, autonomy, and reliability.
We’re applying that DNA to one of the world’s most essential resources.
Our platform is designed to perform across a wide range of environmental conditions and use cases that centralized systems can’t reach. From maritime operations to off-grid communities to humanitarian response, we’re building a new category of on-demand water generation that shifts control closer to the user.
Field-Driven Development
As we prepare for launch, we’re expanding early field deployments with maritime groups, NGOs, and off-grid operators. These partners are helping us validate performance in diverse, high-stakes environments and guiding final product refinement ahead of scaled manufacturing.
Their feedback is already shaping the next generation of our systems.
Why This Moment Matters
Water autonomy has the potential to reshape the world in the same way decentralized energy and communications transformed global connection. Creating purified water locally — without waiting for infrastructure — unlocks new possibilities for communities, industries, and individuals alike.
This seed round represents another step toward that future.
We’re building the technology, the team, and the foundation to help ensure that anyone, anywhere, can generate purified water when they need it.
This is the beginning of that journey.
Water Without Limits
We’ll be sharing more about our product suite, capabilities, and technical architecture as we move closer to launch.
For now, we’re grateful for the support of our investors, partners, and community — and energized by the work ahead.
Vital Lyfe
Water Without Limits
