Omen AI acquires Aquatic Labs for $16M to enhance real-time data center cooling fluid monitoring

Acquisition Details

Omen AI, a company founded in 2024 to develop real-time sensors for monitoring cooling fluids, has acquired competitor Aquatic Labs. The deal, valued at $16 million in cash and stock, follows Omen AI's $31 million Series A funding round in June. The acquisition was facilitated by an investor who introduced the founders of both companies.

Complementary Technologies

The acquisition integrates Omen AI's sensors, which detect elements in water, with Aquatic Labs' sensors, which test alkalinity. This combination is intended to create a more detailed picture of the cooling fluid's condition. The goal is to automate the monitoring process, which traditionally involves multi-day laboratory tests.

Addressing Data Center Water Consumption

Data centers in the U.S. currently use 17 to 19 billion gallons of water annually for cooling, a figure projected to triple in the next five years. This increased water usage presents operational and environmental challenges. Real-time monitoring of cooling fluids can help prevent system failures, bacterial growth, and the need to dump water, thereby reducing water consumption and downtime.

Future Integration and Market Impact

Aquatic Labs' CEO, Allan Adams, will join Omen AI as Chief Science Officer. The combined teams are working to integrate both technologies into a single sensor, with a market release expected by early next year. Omen AI anticipates its sensors will monitor chips consuming 250 to 300 MW of power by the end of the year, with a target of 1 GW by the end of 2027.