# GroundWorx

Saving Water at Scale: Intelligent Irrigation for a Thirsty World

## Elevator pitch
We help companies save money by managing water usage

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/groundworx
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:111042
- Last updated: 2026-06-06T23:53:06Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-07T03:12:03Z

## Quick facts
- 5-years of real-world deployment with 200+ paid installations and over 3,000 units in 12 countries
- 97+% customer retention - including SF Giants, Irvine Company, Rain Bird, and Ewing Outdoor Supply
- AI-Driven irrigation cutting water use by ~30
- 500,000+ data points collected daily
- Patented Technology - US made, best in class with little to no competition
- High profit model with 65% flowthrough
- Full API compatible
- First-to-market in $7.2billion total addressable market

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:60170: 4(a)(6) open (USD)

## Story
We’ve been watering our fields the same way for decades.Timers, routines, guesswork. All fixed schedules for soil that changes by the hour. In the middle of all the habits we never questioned, something quietly slipped away:Control. There was a time when tending land felt intuitive. When you could look at the soil and know what it needed. When watering wasn’t a gamble between wasting money or risking dryness.That instinct didn’t vanish. Technology just finally caught up to it.Picture a field that speaks before problems start with soil that signals you long before it’s thirsty. It’s a system that adjusts itself in real time, no more drowning, no more starving, no more “hope this is enough.”This isn’t another sprinkler doing the same old thing with a shinier casing.It’s precision guaranteed.A system that measures, reacts, and delivers exactly what your field needs with nothing wasted or left to chance.Where every drop is deliberate.Where efficiency is certain.Where your field thrives without demanding your constant attention.The ProblemWater scarcity is hitting harder every year. The rising drought conditions, stricter water restrictions, and agricultural demand are slowly consuming most of our freshwater, and current systems simply can’t keep up.2.4 billion people across the world are experiencing water scarcity, and organizations, universities, and industry leaders are racing to improve water efficiency.The problem is that most irrigation still relies on guesswork, leading to massive waste, higher costs, and environmental strain.There’s a clear need for smarter, data-driven water management.GroundWorx turns irrigation from reactive guesswork into proactive, data-driven management. Our AI-enabled platform collects hundreds of thousands of environmental data points every day.This gives course managers real-time insight into moisture, temperature, soil health, and other environmental changes.By using the smarter monitoring feature and predictive analytics, facilities can cut water and energy use by up to 30%, protect turf conditions, and make faster, more confident decisions. Each installation strengthens our growing environmental dataset, making the system more accurate over time.Our MissionGroundWorx exists to make smarter, sustainable resource management effortless. Following the Key Pillars of our mission, facilities with GroundWorx will be able to use less water and energy while protecting the turf and soil they depend on.Our goal is simple: connect people to their land in a way that drives better decisions, healthier environments, and long-term savings.In fact, GroundWorx is already delivering real-world results. A handful of businesses and their operating teams are already reporting improved turf conditions, greater consistency, and significant reductions in water use and operating costs. Their on-the-ground experience shows how powerful data can transform day-to-day management.From golf courses to commercial properties, agriculture, and professional sports, GroundWorx adapts to environments with complex water and soil demands.These customers use our sensors and AI-enabled platform to maintain healthier, manage smarter, and monitor their landscapes deeper.Marketing OpportunitiesGroundWorx sits inside a massive, fast-expanding market. The broader smart-irrigation and environmental data sector represents a $7.2B total addressable market, with the $66.5M SAM directly aligned to our near-term focus in golf, municipal, and sports turf.As adoption grows, each new deployment grows with every installation of our proprietary dataset, which only enhances its accuracy and, in turn, helps in overall long-term monetization opportunities.Its AI-enabled insights, with 144 multi-depth sensor readings per day will position GroundWorx to scale rapidly within a market projected to reach $7.2B by 2030.GroundWorx delivers exceptionally strong unit economics. Each customer represents an estimated $99,763 in lifetime value, driven almost entirely by recurring SaaS revenue.Our model outperforms standard SaaS benchmarks across every major metric, with industry-leading retention of over 97% and a rapid payback period of 1.2 months, including superior LTV, CAC, and Retention Rates of 39.9%.Roadmap & StrategyGroundWorx is raising a $1.2M capital round to accelerate sales, expand the team, and build momentum over the following days, along with an aggressive sales tactic to secure enterprise accounts and convert a $4.2M pipeline.GroundWorx will achieve this through three core strategic objectives: Accelerate GTM Velocity, Product Hardening, and Operational Scalability. Together, these initiatives position GroundWorx for efficient growth and long-term execution.To support these priorities, the $1.2M capital raise will be allocated as follows for the runway of 18-24 Months:40% on Sales & MarketingFor the overall Growth, 480K will be used from the 1.2M capital raise for content production, launching major trade events, and also expansion of the team, specifically hiring a VP of Sales & Regional Managers.30% on Product DevelopmentThat is 360K on the Product and will be used to hire 2 Senior Full-Stack Developers, along with the development and expansion to next-gen sensor prototypes. Some funds are also allocated for the AI-model’s further development, training, and the IP’s patent filing for the foreseeable expansion in the future30% on Operations & TeamsFor Operations, similar to Product Development, we are allocating $360K of the $1.2M capital raise. These funds will support core operational needs, including securing product materials, covering legal and compliance requirements, implementing a customer success platform, and strengthening overall operational infrastructure.GroundWorx is also expanding beyond golf and traditional turf markets with a three-pronged growth strategy:Market Expansion: GroundWorx is built to be much more than just golf and agricultural; usage and opportunities are just waiting out there.Product Innovation: Advancing next-generation sensors, AI-enabled features, and specialized features for sustainable water management and soil rejuvenation.Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with Morey Corporation, Pure Insight, Rainmaker.earth, CalFire, and PG&E to accelerate production while maintaining top-notch quality and convenience.This approach ensures scalable growth, strengthens our proprietary dataset, and positions GroundWorx as a market leader across diverse sectors.GroundWorx has established a strong foundation with measurable traction across multiple markets in previous years. Now, the platform is projected to have a cumulative revenue of $39.8M over a 3-year course with a total CAGR of 116.8%.All of this is possible due to our key financial driver of an SaaS-heavy model. Strong satisfaction is reflected in a 97%+ retention rate, proving the platform’s value.Since generating its first revenue in 2022, GroundWorx has shown consistent, rapid growth. This steady acceleration proves both the product-market fit and the scalability of the platform.Looking forward, GroundWorx projects strong revenue trajectory accompanied by significant margin expansion, with the sales forecast by 2028 going for $4.2M annually.Revenue is expected to grow more in the next year, from 2026 to 2027, and reach around $39.8M in 2028, representing a CAGR of 116.8%. Alongside this top-line growth, the company’s net margins are projected to improve from 78.6% to 86.7%, based on its SaaS-driven model and high-margin recurring revenue streams.GroundWorx is on a strong revenue trajectory, as mentioned, coupled with impressive margin expansion:2026: $5.0M revenue | 78.6% net margin2027: $11.3M revenue | 83.3% net margin2028: $23.5M revenue | 86.7% net marginThese projections highlight both the platform’s revenue potential and its profitability, positioning GroundWorx as a market leader with a scalable, high-margin business model.GroundWorx’s 18-month roadmap outlines the strategic deployment of Series A capital to scale operations, expand market reach, and accelerate product development in preparation for Series B.Each quarter builds on previous progress, combining product innovation, market expansion, and team growth to drive adoption and revenue.Q1 2026 – Product Launch & Early ExpansionLaunch the GX-1AI Platform with enhanced sensor and AI analyticsIntegrate the PURE Insight Series-1 SensorsBegin development of the SPORTS CAPSULERedesigning the Mobile App’s UX/UIExpand into the Southwest region$1.62M quarterly revenue | 80 new installationsQ2 2026 – Prototypes & Market GrowthRelease the GX-1SC SPORTS CAPSULERelease GX-IFS PrototypesBegin Testing with PG&EBegin The Beta Testing of The Multi-Site DashboardEnter the Sports Field MarketTeam Expansion: Hiring a New VP of Sales, 3 sales reps, and 4 engineers$2.20M quarterly revenue | 120 new installationsQ3 2026 – Strategic Partnerships & ScalingSecure 2 new strategic partnershipsLaunch Channel ProgramLaunching the Multi-Site DashboardExpansion of the Channel ProgramExpand into the Northeast region$2.6M quarterly revenue | 100 new installationsQ4 2026 – Product Expansion & Series B ReadinessLaunch GX-FS Field SystemRelease the Partner APITeam Expansion: Hiring a New VP Customer SuccessCreate a dedicated AG Sales TeamPreparation for Future Growth$2.57M quarterly revenue | 150 new installationMeet The TeamGroundWorx is led by a seasoned team with 200+ years of combined experience across technology, operations, and the turf and agronomy industries. Each has founded successful companies, driven $200M+ in prior exits, and led high-growth SaaS and IoT ventures.GroundWorx has built a network of trusted partners across sports, technology, and by working with industry leaders like AWS, Morey Corp, PURE Insight, and key sports field partners, GroundWorx strengthens its technology stack, credibility, and growth potential.GroundWorx is tackling the urgent water crisis with AI-driven irrigation that cuts usage by up to 30% while delivering real-time insights. With 150+ installations, 97% client retention, and a $66.5M SAM growing at 116.8% CAGR, the company is poised for rapid growth. We’re raising a $1.2M capital round and $4.2M PipelineNow is the moment to invest in a scalable, high-impact solution shaping the future of water management.

## Team
- Brad David (Founder / Chief Executive Officer)
- Diego Borrego (President / Chief Technology Officer)
- Sandy Robertson (Chief Operating Officer)
- Wade Williams (CIO)
- Kelly Hill (Secretary and Financial Advisor)
- Vince Petrella (Board Member)
- Dennis Clark (Board Member)

## Q&A
- Q: How do you compare with “Irrigreen” that raised money a year ago ?