Curapipe
Curapipe is an Israeli company that develops and licenses TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair) technology, using a proprietary PIG train and curing substance to detect and seal water pipe leaks without excavation, serving water utilities and municipalities globally through exclusive regional licensees.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersAshkelon, Israel
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Curapipe does
Curapipe System Ltd. is an Israeli industrial-technology company founded in 2007 by four PhD technologists specializing in hydraulics, materials science, and drilling. It develops and licenses TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair), a proprietary pipeline repair system in which a "PIG train" of Curapipe's viscous curing substances, sandwiched between two Pipeline Inspection Gauges (PIGs), is launched into a pressurized water pipe via fire hydrants; the substance self-detects, seals, and permanently cures multiple leaks without excavation. The portfolio has expanded to three product lines: TALR for potable distribution mains of 50-200mm diameter, CSLR (Customer Side Leakage Repair, launched June 2021) for 10-50mm customer-side pipes and swimming pool return lines, and a Non-Potable Water Pipes Repair Solution (introduced at WWETT Expo in February 2022) covering commercial, industrial, and pool applications up to 200mm. The system is delivered via dedicated launcher equipment with mobile control units, and certified for potable water use by the UK Drinking Water Inspectorate, Italian Ministerial Decree n.174/2004, and ISO 9001:2015.
Curapipe's business model is built on an exclusive licensee framework: the company licenses its IP, supplies proprietary materials and launcher equipment, and delivers initial training and supervision to regional partners who carry out direct customer engagement, deployment, and field operations. Beyond core licensing royalties and equipment sales, revenue is generated from sale of materials kits, training programs, and on-site technical support. The 1-10 employee company generates limited disclosed financials and operates from offices in Kiryat Malachi, Israel.
The customer base comprises municipal water utilities, regional water authorities, and commercial/industrial facility operators across markets including Israel, Italy, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, and the United States. Named end-user engagements include South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water (UK), Thames Water (R&D co-development partner), Hagihon and Jerusalem Water Utility (Israel), Lario Reti Holding (Italy), Acqualatina, and Acqualatina's pilot in Santi Cosma e Damiano. Exclusive licensees cover each regional market: Hydrosave and SSI Services (UK), Pipecare Italia (Italy), Servicio de Reparación/Grupo MiM (Mexico), Stoptech (Israel CSLR), Line-Stoptech (US), and ATME Eco Solutions (Brazil pilot). Documented outcomes include 75% overall leakage reduction in treated sections and a peak 98% reduction in a 600m Italian deployment.
Curapipe firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Curapipe
- Legal name
- Curapipe System Ltd.
- Website
- https://curapipe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Curapipe is an Israeli company that develops and licenses TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair) technology, using a proprietary PIG train and curing substance to detect and seal water pipe leaks without excavation, serving water utilities and municipalities globally through exclusive regional licensees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Curapipe industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water infrastructure leak repair / non-revenue water reduction
- NAICS
- Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)
- SIC
- Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pipeline Rehabilitation & Renewal for NRW (Lining, Pipe Bursting, Targeted Replacement) (EUANAKAG), Leak Detection & Pipe Repair (HSAOAAAC)
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Where Curapipe is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ashkelon
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices2 records
Markets served
Curapipe business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Technology Licensing: Curapipe licenses its IP and provides know-how to regional licensees who operate the TALR technology in specific territories. Licensees handle customer relationships, contract acquisition, and operational execution while Curapipe supplies materials, pigs, and equipment.
- Materials and Equipment Supply: Curapipe supplies proprietary materials (curing substances, sealant composites) and specialized equipment (PIG train launchers) to licensees. Materials come in kits sufficient for multiple runs.
- Training and Supervision Services: Provides initial training at headquarters and on-site job training for licensees. Training includes theoretical and practical modules covering TALR operation and patented material preparation.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
Curapipe product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Curapipe develops and licenses TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair), a patented technology that uses a PIG train of viscous curing substances launched into pressurized water mains via fire hydrants to automatically detect and permanently seal multiple leaks without excavation. The company also offers CSLR for customer-side pipes and a Non-Potable Water Pipes Repair solution, supplying proprietary materials, PIGs, launcher equipment, training, and on-site supervision to regional licensees and water utilities.
Product overview
Curapipe offers a portfolio of trenchless pipeline leakage repair solutions. The core offerings include TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair) for potable water distribution networks, CSLR (Customer Side Leakage Repair) for customer-side pipes and swimming pools, and a Non-Potable Water Pipes Repair Solution for commercial and industrial applications. All solutions use a proprietary PIG train technology with viscous curing substances that self-detect and seal leaks without excavation. TALR handles mains with diameters 50mm-200mm, while CSLR covers smaller diameters from 10mm-50mm.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair): Internal pipeline leakage repair solution for multiple leaks in water distribution networks using a PIG train system with viscous curing substances.
- CSLR (Customer Side Leakage Repair)
Products and services
- TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair) Patented internal pipeline leakage repair solution for water distribution networks that uses a PIG train with viscous curing substances to self-detect and seal multiple leaks in water mains without excavation. Treats pipes 50mm-200mm in diameter across 100m-400m sections between fire hydrants, reducing overall leakage by up to 75%. For water utilities and municipal governments.
- CSLR (Customer Side Leakage Repair) Internal pipeline leakage repair solution for customer underground drinking water supply pipes (10mm-50mm diameter) and plumbing leaks in swimming pool return lines. Self-detects and automatically repairs multiple leaks without excavation or pre-leak detection. For private property owners, property managers, and pool operators.
- Non-Potable Water Pipes Repair Solution Trenchless leak repair solution for non-potable commercial and industrial pressure pipes up to 200mm (8 inches) diameter and pipe sections up to 1,400 ft. Includes Pool Leak Buster for commercial and private swimming pools. Repairs without pipe draining, milling, or internal pipe prepping. For facility operators in HVAC, process water, firewater, water parks, resorts, refineries, and nuclear plants.
- TALR/CSLR Launcher Equipment Dedicated launcher equipment for deploying PIG trains into pipe sections. Integrated with digital control system for monitoring/measuring leakage before and after intervention; integrated wheels for transport. One or two operators can complete intervention in a few hours. Sold to licensees and supplied as part of intervention kits.
Quantifiable outcome
- 75% reduction in overall leakage in treated pipe sections
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Curapipe
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Curapipe technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Curapipe partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Stoptech LtdcoreAppointed as licensee in Israel for the brand-new CSLR solution, providing customer side leak repair for private properties and swimming pools. Demonstration and deployment began August 2021.
- Servicio de Reparación de Linea de Agua Potable sin Excavación, S.A.coreExclusive license holder for TALR technology in Mexico, related to Grupo MiM (Materiales Industriales de México). Established to address the emerging pipe leakage repair market segment due to high water loss from distribution network leaks.
- Hydrosave and SSI Services (UK) LtdcoreHydrosave and SSI Services signed a long-term exclusivity deal to operate the UK license for Curapipe's TALR technology, meeting the stringent requirements of the UK water industry and complexities of established networks.
- ATME Eco SolutionsminorBrazilian company testing TALR in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, representing potential future exclusive licensee relationship in South American market.
- Pipecare ItaliacoreCurapipe's exclusive licensee for Italy, showcasing and deploying TALR at WATEC Italia 2018 and beyond. Pipecare provides training, demonstrations, and commercial services for TALR in Italian water sector.
- Line-StoptechcoreUS distributor for Curapipe's non-potable commercial and industrial applications including the Pool Leak Buster solution. Collaborating at WWETT Expo 2022 for US market entry.
- Lario Reti HoldingminorItalian municipality water utility that supervised TALR testing in Introbio municipality, demonstrating the technology's effectiveness in partnership with Pipecare.
- Jerusalem Water UtilitycoreProvided active support during TALR R&D development alongside Thames Water Utility, contributing to the 40 man-years of development that created the TALR technology.
- Thames Water UtilitycoreLondon-based water utility that provided active support during TALR R&D development, helping validate and refine the technology for commercial deployment.
- South Staffs WatercoreFirst UK water utility to deploy TALR commercially, selected Curapipe's solution to meet regulatory leakage reduction requirements of 25% by 2025. Described TALR as a 'new, innovative and radically different leakage technology.'
- Grupo MiM (Materiales Industriales de México)coreLeading provider of piping and installation materials in Mexico, related to Servicio de Reparación (Mexican exclusive licensee). Provides infrastructure expertise for TALR market entry in Mexico.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Curapipe competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- SewerAI: SewerAI provides AI-based CCTV inspection and condition assessment for sewer and water networks, representing an emerging adjacent technology competing for utility leakage and renewal prioritization spend.
- Voda.ai: Voda.ai applies machine learning to predict pipe failure and prioritize utility capex on water networks, an emerging digital player addressing the same NRW and asset management budget that Curapipe's TALR targets, often as a complement to trenchless repair.
Direct peers
- Picote Solutions: Picote Solutions develops in-pipe coating, cleaning, and rehabilitation equipment for small-diameter drains and pipes, offering contractors an alternative trenchless renewal technology with overlapping pipe-diameter coverage to Curapipe's TALR/CSLR.
- TT Technologies: TT Technologies manufactures trenchless pipe replacement and bursting equipment used by utility contractors, representing a competing capital equipment approach to address leakage in buried water infrastructure.
- Insituform Technologies: Insituform pioneered CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) rehabilitation for water and sewer mains, a competing trenchless renewal method that addresses similar pipe diameter ranges and the same municipal water utility buyers as Curapipe's TALR.
- HammerHead Trenchless Equipment: HammerHead manufactures trenchless equipment for pipe bursting, lateral lining, and point repair, supplying water utility contractors with alternatives to Curapipe's TALR/CSLR equipment for no-dig pipe repair.
- Aegion Corporation: Aegion, owner of Insituform Technologies, is a leading trenchless pipe rehabilitation contractor offering CIPP and other renewal technologies to municipal water and wastewater utilities, directly competing with TALR for utility capex allocated to leakage reduction.
Broad incumbents
- Xylem (Pure Technologies): Xylem, through Pure Technologies, is the dominant provider of pipeline condition assessment, leak detection, and smart water monitoring to utilities globally, addressing an adjacent step (detection) in the same NRW reduction workflow as Curapipe's TALR.
- Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products supplies valves, hydrants, and metering/infrastructure products to North American water utilities, competing for the same utility capex bucket allocated to leakage management and pipe rehabilitation.
Regional players
- Hydrosave: Hydrosave is a UK-based leakage management services firm and exclusive TALR licensee; as a peer it offers traditional leak detection and pressure management services to UK utilities alongside Curapipe's automated in-pipe sealing solution.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Curapipe social profiles
Digital presenceCurapipe compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Curapipe financial estimates
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Curapipe leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Curapipe funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Curapipe M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Curapipe
What does Curapipe do?
Curapipe develops and licenses TALR (Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair), a patented technology that uses a PIG train of viscous curing substances launched into pressurized water mains via fire hydrants to automatically detect and permanently seal multiple leaks without excavation. The company also offers CSLR for customer-side pipes and a Non-Potable Water Pipes Repair solution, supplying proprietary materials, PIGs, launcher equipment, training, and on-site supervision to regional licensees and water utilities.
Is Curapipe a public or private company?
Curapipe is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Curapipe founded?
Curapipe was founded in 2007. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Curapipe based?
Curapipe is headquartered in Ashkelon, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Curapipe make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Technology Licensing is the primary driver. The others are materials and Equipment Supply and training and Supervision Services.
Who are Curapipe's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are SewerAI and Voda.ai. Direct peers are Picote Solutions, TT Technologies, Insituform Technologies, HammerHead Trenchless Equipment and Aegion Corporation. Broad incumbents are Xylem (Pure Technologies) and Mueller Water Products. Hydrosave is listed as a regional player.
Does Curapipe have an API?
No public API is recorded for Curapipe.
What industry is Curapipe in?
Curapipe's product category is Water infrastructure leak repair / non-revenue water reduction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAGAL, Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal), with a secondary code of EUANAKAG, Pipeline Rehabilitation & Renewal for NRW (Lining, Pipe Bursting, Targeted Replacement). Its NAICS code is 23711 and its SIC code is 1623.