Omen AI Acquires Aquatic Labs for $16 Million
Omen AI is purchasing competitor Aquatic Labs for $16 million in cash and stock. The companies will combine their sensor technologies for monitoring coolant in data centers.
The deal will unite two startups developing sensors for monitoring water in data center cooling systems. Omen AI detects elements in the liquid, while Aquatic Labs' sensor checks its alkalinity—together, they should provide a more comprehensive picture of the system's condition.
Currently, such samples are typically sent to a laboratory, and testing takes several days. The new sensor is expected to detect valve malfunctions and bacterial growth, which can disrupt water circulation. The combined team aims to bring the device to market by the beginning of next year.
Omen AI founder Zak LaBerge will remain the company's CEO after the deal, while Aquatic Labs founder Allan Adams will become its Chief Scientific Officer. Omen AI plans to install its first sensors on equipment with a consumption of 250–300 MW by the end of the year; by the end of 2027, the company expects to cover systems with a total capacity of 1 GW.
