Firefighting innovation company HEN Nozzles announced it raised $8 million in seed funding to accelerate its fluidics technology, which extinguishes fires 300% faster while using 67% less water. And with wildfires and structure fires intensifying globally and firefighting technology stagnating for decades, this funding will drive the development and deployment of the company’s groundbreaking fire suppression solutions. HEN’s innovations enable firefighters to fight fires faster and with less water — which is critical in unpredictable and increasingly destructive fire conditions.
The company’s adjustable smoothbore nozzle allows firefighters to dynamically modulate the water stream to adapt to different fire conditions. And this innovation not only ensures faster fire suppression but also minimizes water usage, helping fire departments conserve resources while improving safety. By lowering water waste and decreasing property damage, HEN’s technology offers an effective and sustainable solution for both firefighting teams and the environment.
Following funding from a National Science Foundation SBIR Federal Grant received at the company’s inception, several venture capital and strategic angel investors, including O’Neil Capital Partners, Cthulhu Ventures, Z21 Ventures, TiE Silicon Valley Angels, Sacramento Angels, and Shasta Angels have supported this seed funding round.
Notable organizations like CALFIRE, US Marine Corps, Kansas City FD, Ontario FD, Maui FD, and Sacramento FD already use HEN Nozzles. In 2025, the company plans to expand its technology to an additional 1,000 departments.
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“We’re proud to introduce products that meet the needs of today’s firefighting landscape. Our innovation addresses decades of inefficiencies in fire suppression and provides departments with solutions that save time, water, and lives. This funding will allow us to scale our technology and get it into the hands of more firefighters worldwide.”
-Sunny Sethi, CEO of HEN Nozzles
“HEN’s nozzle technology represents the first major fire stream development in over sixty years in the fire services. Today’s firefighting challenges are expanding driven by highly combustible materials in modern homes and rapid extinguishment needs to be at the forefront. HEN has built innovative tools that enable a better way to fight fire.”
-Ray McCormack, former FDNY firefighter and director of business development at HEN Nozzles
“Our investment in HEN Nozzles is driven by the immense potential we see in their innovative approach to firefighting technology. With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires, there is a critical need for faster, more efficient tools to suppress fires and preserve our natural world. HEN’s technology not only reduces water consumption and extinguishes fires faster, but it also represents a significant leap forward for the entire firefighting industry. We believe HEN will become a transformative player in fire suppression worldwide.”
-Alex Garden, managing partner at O’Neil Strategic Capital
