Vector
Vector Climate designs and manufactures mobile evaporative cooling systems for commercial, industrial, government, and residential use, sold through tier-1 rental distributors (United Rentals, Herc, Sunbelt), a global distributor program, and direct enterprise sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersBoca Raton, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vector does
Vector Climate (legally Cleva Technologies, LLC) is a South Florida-based product engineering company that designs and manufactures mobile evaporative cooling systems for commercial, industrial, government, and residential applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered at 1698 N Andrews Ave, Pompano Beach, FL, the company operates a single facility that handles R&D, assembly, marketing, sales, and warranty service. Its product portfolio spans three core lines — the Vector (versatile all-in-one flagship for patios to production floors), the Spartan (industrial-grade with MERV-rated filtration and ductable overhead airflow up to 12,500 CFM), and the Aero/Aero Pro (estate series with whisper-quiet performance under 59 dB) — plus accessories such as the Vector Heater that extend the platform into year-round use.
The underlying technology combines high-velocity airflow, water misting, and evaporative cooling inside weatherproof, UV-resistant enclosures. Proprietary components include the CrossFlow™ airflow architecture for even cooling distribution, the QuickCool™ ice chamber for an additional thermal drop, integrated sensors paired with a status LED bar, and — on the Spartan — MERV-rated mechanical filtration plus a ductable overhead output. Manufacturer-stated performance metrics include up to 25°F temperature reduction, coverage up to 3,000 sq ft, and 9,000–12,500 CFM airflow, depending on model. Products are designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States.
The company monetizes through hardware sales via a hybrid go-to-market model: (1) equipment rental partners — United Rentals, Herc Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, and Axis Portable Air — for short-term and enterprise demand; (2) a formal global distributor program with exclusive pricing, training, and marketing support for regional partners; and (3) direct enterprise sales via phone and contact forms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are diversified across military and federal (U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, America's Navy), entertainment and hospitality (Disney, ESPN, Universal Products & Experiences, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts), logistics (FedEx), industrial/construction, and outdoor living/residential.
Vector firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vector
- Legal name
- Cleva Technologies, LLC
- Website
- https://vectorclimate.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Vector Climate designs and manufactures mobile evaporative cooling systems for commercial, industrial, government, and residential use, sold through tier-1 rental distributors (United Rentals, Herc, Sunbelt), a global distributor program, and direct enterprise sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vector industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mobile Evaporative Cooling Systems
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC) (HSACAFAG)
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Where Vector is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Boca Raton
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vector business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Vector Climate generates revenue through the sale of mobile evaporative cooling units (Vector, Spartan, Aero, Aero Pro) and add-on accessories (heater, overhead ducting). Products are sold through distributors, rental companies, and direct inquiries.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | No public pricing available |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Vector product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vector Climate designs, engineers, and manufactures mobile evaporative cooling systems that combine airflow, misting, and water evaporation to reduce ambient temperatures in outdoor, industrial, military, and residential settings. The product portfolio spans the Vector all-in-one flagship, the industrial-grade Spartan with MERV filtration and overhead ducting, and the Aero / Aero Pro estate series for upscale outdoor spaces, complemented by the Vector Heater add-on and Spartan overhead ducting accessories. All units are weatherproof, portable, and designed for 24/7 outdoor operation in harsh conditions.
Product overview
Vector Climate is a product engineering company that designs and manufactures mobile evaporative cooling systems for commercial, industrial, and residential use. The product portfolio includes three core lines: Vector (all-in-one flagship for patios to production floors), Spartan (industrial grade with MERV filtration and ductable output for warehouses and tactical operations), and Aero/Aero Pro (estate series for upscale outdoor spaces with whisper-quiet performance). Add-on accessories include the Vector Heater for year-round climate control and Spartan Overhead Ducting for targeted air distribution. All products are designed, patented, and built in South Florida with weatherproof materials for 24/7 outdoor use.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Vector All-in-one flagship mobile evaporative cooling solution combining airflow, misting, and evaporative cooling with 9,000 CFM capability, 15-gallon water reservoir, 100° oscillation, and coverage up to 2,000 sq. ft. Designed for patios through production floors and everything in between.
- Spartan Industrial-grade evaporative cooler with high-velocity airflow, MERV-rated filtration, ductable output, coverage of 2,500-3,000 sq. ft., and temperature reduction up to 25°F. Targeted at warehouses, manufacturing floors, and tactical/military operations.
- Aero Luxury evaporative cooling system for upscale outdoor spaces featuring whisper-quiet operation under 58 dB, 180° oscillation, QuickCool™ ice chamber, 1,800 CFM capability, and coverage of 1,000-1,200 sq. ft.
- Aero Pro Premium estate series cooler with dual-fan configuration that doubles the output of Aero while preserving refined aesthetics, delivering whisper-quiet performance with coverage of 1,200-1,600 sq. ft.
- Vector Heater Infrared heater accessory that transforms the Vector cooling platform into a year-round climate solution for demanding outdoor environments.
- Spartan Overhead Ducting Ducting accessories for the Spartan cooler enabling overhead cooling distribution, with options including 14" and 16" ducting in lengths of 25'-100' and configurations with single/dual-side vents or lay-flat diffusers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 25°F temperature reduction
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Vector
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Vector technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Vector partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- United RentalscoreUnited Rentals is one of the largest equipment rental companies and distributes Vector Climate products through their rental locations across the United States. Products are available for short-term rental to end customers.
- Herc RentalscoreHerc Rentals distributes Vector Climate evaporative cooling products through their rental equipment network, making products available for commercial and industrial customers.
- Sunbelt RentalscoreSunbelt Rentals distributes Vector Climate products through their equipment rental locations, providing access to evaporative cooling for temporary and short-term applications.
- Axis Portable AircoreAxis Portable Air is a rental equipment provider that distributes Vector Climate cooling products to customers in need of portable climate control solutions.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Vector competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Portacool: Portacool is the established market leader in portable evaporative cooling, selling direct and through rental channels for industrial, event, and outdoor applications. It is the most direct competitor to Vector across the same product category, channels, and customer segments.
- Big Ass Fans: Big Ass Fans sells large industrial and commercial air-movement and cooling products, including HVLS fans and directional coolers. It overlaps directly with Vector's Industrial and Entertainment & Hospitality segments with portable and semi-permanent airflow solutions.
- MovinCool: MovinCool (a Denso product line) manufactures portable spot air conditioners widely used in industrial, military, and event applications. It competes with Vector's Spartan on jobsite, base, and emergency cooling use cases, albeit using vapor-compression rather than evaporative technology.
- Cool Boss: Cool Boss makes portable evaporative cooling products for automotive, industrial, and outdoor enthusiast segments. It targets overlapping customer segments (shops, outdoor venues) via similar distributor and direct channels.
- Schaefer Ventilation: Schaefer manufactures industrial portable cooling fans and evaporative coolers distributed through equipment rental and industrial channels. It directly competes with Vector's Spartan line on warehouse and outdoor industrial use cases.
- Master Air: Master Air is an established U.S. brand of portable evaporative coolers for industrial and commercial settings, distributed via industrial supply channels. It competes with Vector in the same product category and overlapping end markets.
- Axis Portable Air: Axis Portable Air is itself both a Vector distributor and a competitor in the portable spot cooling space for events, construction, and industrial sites. It directly overlaps Vector's product category and customer base, particularly in the event-rental segment.
Emerging players
- Champion Cooler: Champion Cooler manufactures residential and light-commercial evaporative coolers, primarily serving the U.S. Southwest. It competes with Vector's Aero/Vector lines in the outdoor-living and patio cooling segment.
Broad incumbents
- Honeywell Portable Cooling: Honeywell's portable air cooler/evaporative cooler portfolio competes with Vector's Aero line in the consumer and light-commercial patio/outdoor segments. As a broad incumbent, Honeywell offers overlapping products but does not specialize in Vector's industrial/military-grade niche.
- Carrier: Carrier is a global HVAC incumbent with commercial and industrial cooling offerings that overlap with Vector's industrial customers. While Carrier's focus is fixed vapor-compression systems rather than portable evaporative units, it represents the long-run competitive direction Vector could be pushed toward as buyers scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Vector social profiles
Digital presenceVector compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Vector financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vector leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Vector funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Vector M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Vector
What does Vector do?
Vector Climate designs, engineers, and manufactures mobile evaporative cooling systems that combine airflow, misting, and water evaporation to reduce ambient temperatures in outdoor, industrial, military, and residential settings. The product portfolio spans the Vector all-in-one flagship, the industrial-grade Spartan with MERV filtration and overhead ducting, and the Aero / Aero Pro estate series for upscale outdoor spaces, complemented by the Vector Heater add-on and Spartan overhead ducting accessories. All units are weatherproof, portable, and designed for 24/7 outdoor operation in harsh conditions.
Is Vector a public or private company?
Vector is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Vector founded?
Vector was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vector based?
Vector is headquartered in Boca Raton, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vector make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.
Who are Vector's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Portacool, Big Ass Fans, MovinCool, Cool Boss, Schaefer Ventilation, Master Air and Axis Portable Air. Champion Cooler is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Honeywell Portable Cooling and Carrier.
Does Vector have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vector.
What industry is Vector in?
Vector's product category is Mobile Evaporative Cooling Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAE, Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment, with a secondary code of HSACAFAG, Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC). Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3585.