LakeTech

Water Resources Management Softwarelaketech.com

LakeTech operates a cloud-based SaaS platform for real-time water quality monitoring and lake/pond management, integrated with SpyPoint cameras and Navico BioBase sonar, serving municipalities, HOAs, golf courses, wineries, homebuilders, and lake management firms across the United States.

Company typePrivate
Founded2022
HeadquartersBenicia, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingSoftware

What LakeTech does

LakeTech, Inc. (legal entity LakeTech Technologies, Inc.) is a private vertical software and services company that operates a cloud-based lake and pond management platform, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California with a presence in Carpinteria. The platform ingests continuous water quality telemetry from multi-parameter sondes and surface water monitoring buoys, applies a Trophic State Index classification to parameters such as Secchi disk depth, Chlorophyll-a, total phosphorus, and total nitrogen, and presents real-time dashboards with email and SMS alerting when readings cross configured thresholds. It also stores field logs and photos, tracks chemical applications, integrates natively with SpyPoint time-lapse cameras and Navico BioBase sonar (where LakeTech is one of a small set of Ambassadors), and exposes a public API for third-party application integration.

The company monetizes through three streams: (1) annual subscription SaaS priced on Usage Metrics with auto-renewal terms, (2) hardware and consumables sales via shop.laketech.com covering aeration systems, Kasco VFX fountains, Muckbiotics probiotics, MetaFloc phosphorus binders, and monitoring equipment, and (3) professional services that include bathymetric mapping, aeration system design, oxygenation consulting, on-site management, and custom lake management plan development. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, aimed at municipalities and water districts (e.g., City of Atascadero, City of Oakland, Redwood City, East Bay Regional Park District), homeowner associations, golf courses, wineries and vineyards, lake management firms (Everblue Lakes, PondMedics, Amaruq Environmental Services), and homebuilders (Lennar).

Operating footprint is concentrated in the United States across at least 9 states with 70 monitoring stations in 60+ locations and an accumulated dataset exceeding 8 million water quality data points. The company operates with 1-10 employees, holds no disclosed institutional funding, and maintains a wholly-owned subsidiary called LevelSet. Privacy posture is mature for a firm of this size, with EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, UK Extension, Swiss-U.S. DPF, GDPR, and CCPA compliance in place.

LakeTech firmographics

Firmographics

Name: LakeTech
Legal name: LakeTech Technologies, Inc.
Website: https://laketech.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2022
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: LakeTech operates a cloud-based SaaS platform for real-time water quality monitoring and lake/pond management, integrated with SpyPoint cameras and Navico BioBase sonar, serving municipalities, HOAs, golf courses, wineries, homebuilders, and lake management firms across the United States.
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LakeTech industry classification

Industry

Product category: Water Resources Management Software
NAICS: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)
SIC: Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)
akta.pro primary industry: Water Quality & Watershed/Hydrologic Modeling (SWMM/HEC-RAS, Flood/Runoff/Nutrient) (EUAHAKAF)
akta.pro secondary industries: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Management (EUAEAMAH), Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

Keywords

Water resources management
Lake monitoring software
Water quality monitoring
Bathymetric mapping services
Aquatic ecosystem consulting

Where LakeTech is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Benicia
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

LakeTech business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Software
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Subscription SaaS Services: Cloud-based lake management software offered on subscription basis. Customers pay for platform access with Usage Metrics determining scope and pricing. Includes real-time monitoring, field log tracking, alerts, and data integration capabilities.
Hardware and Products Sales: Sale of lake management products including aeration systems, fountains, probiotics (Muckbiotics), phosphorus binders (MetaFloc), and water quality monitoring equipment like multi-parameter sondes and surface water monitoring buoys.
Professional Services: Expert consulting services including aeration system design, oxygenation, comprehensive lake management, on-site management, and lake management plan development.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Subscription-based SaaS platform with custom pricing based on Usage Metrics
Other	Multi-year contract	Professional Services and Consulting

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

LakeTech product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LakeTech operates a cloud-based lake management SaaS platform that delivers real-time water quality monitoring, field log tracking, photo storage, and chemical application monitoring through a unified dashboard. The platform integrates with multi-parameter sondes, surface water monitoring buoys, and SpyPoint cameras, and is complemented by professional consulting services (aeration design, oxygenation, lake management planning), bathymetric mapping via Navico BioBase, and lake treatment products such as Muckbiotics and MetaFloc.

Product overview

LakeTech offers a holistic water resources management platform combining proprietary cloud-based software with complementary hardware, consulting services, and lake treatment products. The core LakeTech Platform provides real-time water quality monitoring, data visualization dashboards, field log management, and automated alerts. This platform integrates with SpyPoint time-lapse cameras for visual monitoring and connects to multi-parameter sondes and surface water monitoring buoys for continuous data collection. The product portfolio includes bathymetric mapping services (via Navico BioBase partnership), professional consulting services (aeration system design, oxygenation, lake management planning), and lake treatment products (Muckbiotics beneficial bacteria, MetaFloc phosphorus binder). Additional offerings include on-site management services, educational resources on water quality parameters, and a comprehensive video tutorial library. The platform serves municipalities, HOAs, golf courses, water districts, lake management companies, and individual lake owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

LakeTech Platform Proprietary cloud-based lake management software providing real-time water quality monitoring, field log tracking, photo storage, and chemical application monitoring in an integrated dashboard with email and SMS alerting. Designed for municipalities, HOAs, golf courses, water districts, and lake management professionals.
Surface Water Monitoring Equipment Multi-parameter sondes and surface water monitoring buoys sold for continuous real-time water quality data collection, integrated with the LakeTech Platform.
Automatic Daily Photos (SpyPoint Integration) SpyPoint camera integration product enabling automated daily time-lapse photo capture of lake conditions, viewable directly in the LakeTech dashboard.
Bathymetric Mapping Lake mapping service using Navico BioBase sonar technology to generate layered maps identifying water volume, contour, sedimentation, and plant biomass. LakeTech is a Navico BioBase Ambassador.
Aeration System Design Expert consulting service for diffused aeration system design to boost oxygen levels and enhance water quality in lakes and ponds.
Oxygenation Services Consulting services focused on oxygen saturation levels and related water quality management strategies for lakes and ponds.
Comprehensive Lake Management End-to-end lake management solutions combining expert consulting, proprietary technology, and proven strategies for healthy lakes and ponds.
Lake Management Plan Custom management plans based on sound science, focusing on eutrophication management and Trophic State Index optimization.
On-Site Management Personalized on-site lake management services providing expertise for optimal health, beauty, and longevity of aquatic ecosystems.
Muckbiotics Beneficial bacteria product for eco-friendly water resource restoration, sold through the LakeTech shop.
MetaFloc Biological clarifier and phosphorus binder for water restoration, sold through the LakeTech shop.

Companies that use LakeTech

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

LakeTech technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

LakeTech partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

Navico BioBasecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for bathymetric mapping services. LakeTech is one of only a few select Navico Biobase Ambassadors in the world. Navico is one of the largest manufacturers of specialized marine electronics sonar equipment (Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, C-Map). The partnership enables dynamic generation of layered maps from sonar data to identify water volume, contour, sedimentation, and plant biomass.
SpyPointcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for automatic daily photo capture using SpyPoint cameras. Enables advanced lake monitoring by capturing daily photos of lakes and ponds integrated directly into the LakeTech platform dashboard for visual data tracking.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

LakeTech competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

SOLitude Lake Management: One of the largest dedicated lake and pond management service companies in the U.S., serving HOAs, golf courses, municipalities, and private landowners. Directly comparable because it competes for the same buyer profiles and delivers overlapping consulting, aeration, water-quality monitoring, and treatment services — though historically with less proprietary software.
Lake & Wetland Management: Regional lake, pond, and wetland management services company serving HOAs, municipalities, and private clients across multiple U.S. states. Comparable to LakeTech because it bundles consulting, aeration, biological treatments, and monitoring offerings aimed at the same customer set.
In-Situ Inc. Manufacturer of water quality monitoring instruments, sondes, and telemetry systems for surface and groundwater applications. Comparable because it sells the same class of multi-parameter sondes LakeTech integrates and supports similar field-data workflows for environmental professionals.
Aquaread: UK-based maker of portable and multi-parameter water quality probes used for surface water monitoring. Comparable to LakeTech because its instruments compete directly with the sondes LakeTech distributes and serve the same environmental monitoring customers.

Broad incumbents

SePRO Corporation: Established specialty company focused on aquatic plant management and water restoration products used in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Comparable to LakeTech because it sells complementary treatment products (similar role to Muckbiotics and MetaFloc) and serves the same end customers, although it is primarily a product company rather than a software platform.
Apex Companies (Lake Management division): National environmental services firm with significant lake and pond management practice serving municipalities, HOAs, and industrial clients. Comparable because it offers end-to-end consulting and monitoring services for the same customer segments, while bringing larger-scale resources and broader service lines.
YSI Incorporated (Xylem): Long-established manufacturer of multi-parameter water quality sondes and sensors widely used in surface water monitoring. Comparable to LakeTech because its probes are a direct substitute/supplier for the sondes LakeTech sells and integrates, and it anchors the same scientific measurement workflow.
Hach Company (Veralto): Global leader in water quality analysis instruments, sensors, and reagents serving municipal and industrial customers. Comparable because its monitoring equipment and data platforms overlap with LakeTech's sondes, buoys, and dashboard, though at vastly greater scale and breadth.
Ecolab: Global water, hygiene, and infection prevention company with a significant water stewardship and treatment portfolio. Comparable to LakeTech in that it sells water management expertise and chemistry products into industrial and commercial customers, though it operates at massive scale and across far broader use cases.

Emerging players

Solinst: Specialist in water level and water quality data logging instruments with strong telemetry offerings. Comparable because its monitoring instruments and cloud data services overlap with LakeTech's real-time monitoring and dashboard approach, particularly for environmental and municipal buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

LakeTech compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance5 records

LakeTech financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

LakeTech leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

LakeTech subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

LakeTech funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LakeTech M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LakeTech

What does LakeTech do?

Is LakeTech a public or private company?

LakeTech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was LakeTech founded?

LakeTech was founded in 2022. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is LakeTech based?

LakeTech is headquartered in Benicia, United States, in the North America region.

How does LakeTech make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Subscription SaaS Services are the primary driver. The others are hardware and Products Sales and professional Services.

Who are LakeTech's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are SOLitude Lake Management, Lake & Wetland Management, In-Situ Inc. and Aquaread. Broad incumbents are SePRO Corporation, Apex Companies (Lake Management division), YSI Incorporated (Xylem), Hach Company (Veralto) and Ecolab. Solinst is listed as an emerging player.

Does LakeTech have an API?

Yes. LakeTech offers an API that enables third-party applications to integrate with the platform. The subscription agreement states: 'Products or services developed by third parties may be available to Customer, including via LakeTech's API, for use with the Services.' Features designed to interoperate with Third-Party Applications are described, and the API allows providers of such applications access to Customer Data as required for their use in conjunction with the Subscription Services.

What industry is LakeTech in?

LakeTech's product category is Water Resources Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAHAKAF, Water Quality & Watershed/Hydrologic Modeling (SWMM/HEC-RAS, Flood/Runoff/Nutrient), with a secondary code of EUAEAMAH, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Management. Its NAICS code is 51821 and its SIC code is 3826.