Well Water Finders

Accurate groundwater surveys today. Critical water insights for tomorrow.

About Well Water Finders

At Well Water Finders, we’re not just redefining how groundwater is discovered, we're building the foundation for a global water intelligence platform.

With patented technology, a proven track record, and a first-mover advantage in a multi-billion-dollar market, we are poised for significant growth. We help real estate, agriculture, private land ownership and county supply in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas locate groundwater quickly, affordably and with over 90% accuracy. But every survey we conduct also builds a proprietary data network that can help shape the future of water policy, resource management and sustainability worldwide.

After a two-year successful pilot in Texas, we are now manufacturing our first commercial units and expanding across multiple states. Our goal is to scale production, expand operations and accelerate our transformation from a regional service provider to a global water data leader.

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Problem statement

50% of the world population relies on groundwater for drinking and irrigation. Yet the most common way of finding groundwater is drilling, which costs more than $9,000 per attempt and only has a 30-40% success rate in high-drought areas. This also presents challenges to governments for sustainable groundwater monitoring and management. And in a world where water is the next strategic resource driving global conflict, our data will be extremely valuable.

The Well Water Finder patented remote-sensing system is portable, easy to use, detects groundwater in seconds, and has a 90% accuracy rate at a fraction of the cost. With every survey we conduct, Well Water Finders is building a first-of-its-kind water intelligence network. With every region we map, and every data layer we add, we're moving closer to becoming the authoritative water data source that shapes state water laws, international agreements, corporate sustainability strategies, landowner mineral rights and climate adaptation efforts. Currently serving Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas.

Milestones

May 2025

Well Water Finders Places in Top 5 at Texas A&M's New Ventures Competition

If you’re a deep-tech innovator, the Texas A&M New Ventures Competition (TNVC) is one of the best launch pads in the country—and this year, Well Water Finders was proud to be named a Top 5 Finalist!

At the 2025 TNVC event, we joined a powerful group of startups from across Texas, each pitching groundbreaking solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges. We’re thrilled to share that Well Water Finders also took home the Conley Rose, P.C. Legal Services Prize — helping fund our next patent as we continue to innovate in groundwater detection technology.

A Community of Innovators Beyond the awards, this experience was all about connections. We had the chance to meet brilliant founders, visionary investors, and supportive mentors. Special thanks to Austin Technology Incubator and Capital Factory—our mentors who have helped guide us on this journey.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the TNVC organizers, judges, and sponsors who made this event possible. Your support gives startups like ours the chance to thrive, scale, and make a meaningful impact.

What’s Next With new funding and legal support, we’re now one step closer to expanding our patent portfolio and bringing next-generation groundwater solutions to more communities. We’re grateful for every conversation, every introduction, and every vote of confidence we received at TNVC 2025!

April 2025

Pitchbook's 109 Female Founders & Investors to Watch in 2025

I’m incredibly honored to be named to PitchBook’s list of 109 Female Founders and Investors to Know in 2025—a recognition that goes beyond individuals and speaks to a larger movement we all need to get behind: investing in women.

The data is clear: despite record levels of capital in the market, companies founded solely by women received just 1% of total U.S. venture funding in 2024—down from 2% the year before. That number is more than a statistic. It’s a wake-up call.

As the founder of Well Water Finders, I see firsthand the innovation, grit, and impact women bring. From developing patented technology to helping landowners across drought-prone regions make smarter groundwater decisions, we’re solving big problems. But to scale, we need support.

Being featured by PitchBook is both an honor and a reminder: female founders are building the future. Let’s support them like it and we all benefit.

April 2025

Well Water Finders Named Top 64 Finalist at Startup Grind's Startup Mania in Miami

We’re excited to share that Well Water Finders was named a Top 64 Finalist at Startup Grind’s Startup Mania competition in Miami! A special shoutout to Kat Weaver of Power To Pitch—her expert guidance and support were instrumental in our company being considered!

This global pitch competition brought together an incredible lineup of startups from around the world—and we were honored to be in the mix. While the grand prize went to Juan Lucas Barbier of COBOLpro Corp. (congrats, Juan!), we walked away with valuable connections, insights, and fresh inspiration.

March 2025

Sneak Peek: Well Water Finders at Capital Factory House During SXSW

SXSW is all about innovation, and we were excited to be part of the action at Capital Factory House this year! Although our device is still in development, those who attended got a sneak peek at our progress—a milestone moment for Well Water Finders. We showcased our Source Box alongside our latest aquifer analysis software, which brings unprecedented visibility to groundwater trends. With this new technology, landowners, developers, and drillers will have a powerful tool to make more informed decisions about water access.

September 2024

Well Water Finders Selected Finalist 2024 Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies List

We are thrilled to announce that Well Water Finders® has made it to the Top 30!

Out of over 2,300 companies competing, we’re honored to be named a Finalist in the 2024 Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies List!

This recognition reaffirms our mission and potential, and we couldn’t be more excited about the journey ahead. Thank you, Pepperdine, for championing innovation and spotlighting entrepreneurs like us. The entire experience, from invaluable conversations to the rigorous process, has been both rewarding and inspiring!

The best is yet to come—stay tuned as we continue to build and grow!

September 2024

Well Water Finders Launches Manufacturing!

Manufacturing of the Well Water Finders® 1.0 is in full swing! Thanks to our early investors, production is now underway, led by the renowned Texas-based hardware innovator, PCDworks. With a stellar track record in delivering cutting-edge tech solutions, their team is diving into the build this week.

Simultaneously, we’re advancing the software side with the brilliant minds at The University of Texas at Austin Convergent. This dynamic group of student product managers, engineers, and designers is hard at work on the crucial groundwater analysis platform.

Special thanks to Capital Factory and Austin Technology Incubator. The relationships we have made through these organizations helped us reach this milestone!

July 2024

2024 Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Finalist

According to Fortune, only 2% of startups getting funded are founded by women. That’s why I’m absolutely honored to be selected by the Women Founders Network as a Finalist in the 12th Annual WFN Fast Pitch Event! It’s really inspiring to see groundwater location tech being included in this innovative group of startups. I’m looking forward to sharing the stage in October with all of these inspiring entrepreneurs!

July 2024

2024 Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies List Semi-Finalist

Well Water Finders is one of less than 100 companies across the nation securing a spot in the third round of the 2024 Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies List. It’s great to see groundwater location getting noticed by the investor community! We’ll keep you posted on the finals.

April 2024

2024 EarthX Semi-Finalist, Climate Tech Prize

Groundwater location technology company Well Water Finders has been selected to compete in the Semi-Finals of the Climate Tech Prize during the 2024 EarthX E-Capital Summit. Founders Andrew and Teisha Vandekop will have the opportunity to pitch their company in front of a judging panel which will hear about the latest technologies from a variety of innovators who are making positive impacts on a more sustainable planet.

The invitation-only 8th Annual E-Capital Summit is an industry-leading sustainability investment and business innovation summit that convenes hundreds of global investors, family offices/foundations, innovators, industry leaders, dealmakers, and other innovation & investment ecosystem leaders to help catalyze greater sustainability investment and innovation.

March 2024

2024 Land Tech Accelerator Winner, Realtors Land Institute National Land Conference

Well Water Finders was recognized as a Land Tech Accelerator Winner at the National Land Conference in March, 2024. Founders Andrew and Teisha Vandekop shared how their patented groundwater location system has helped numerous ranch owners, land developers and real estate professionals determine the location and potential volume of groundwater before water well drilling.

January 2024

Well Water Finders Selected for Austin Technology Incubator

Andrew and I are so proud to share that Well Water Finders has been invited to be a portfolio member of Austin Technology Incubator (ATI) - the deep tech incubator at The University of Texas at Austin. ATI is the longest active technology incubator in the United States and has helped numerous entrepreneurs effectively commercialize their breakthrough innovations and compete in the global marketplace.

The Well Water Finders patented technology locates depth and volume of groundwater down to 5,000 ft. in minutes. Ideal for real estate development, food production, ranching and municipal supply - we are working towards manufacturing portable units that can be used to determine groundwater levels for two important applications: extraction through water well drilling; and ideal placement for aquifer recharge zones to collect harvested rainfall, returning water back to the earth.

October 2023

2023 Featured Start-Up, World Water-Tech North America

Andrew and Teisha Vandekop, the owners of Well Water Finders, shared the features of their patented groundwater location system on-stage at World Water-Tech North America in October, 2023 The Vandekops met with the water industry’s most forward-thinking leaders sharing how their innovative technology is helping Texas landowners, businesses, realtors, commercial developers and others locate groundwater under their properties before water well drilling.

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