Kara Water

Kara Water has developed patented technology that transforms air into safe drinking water.

It’s taken this technology and created a line of products for use in homes, offices, and commercial spaces. The Kara Pure 2 is a second-generation version of its inaugural water station. And the Kara Pod is a dual-purpose self-refilling coffee maker and water dispenser.

Kara is targeting the $348 billion market for bottled water, as well as the thirty-eight-billion-dollar market for coffee pods.

Around the world, two billion people lack access to safe drinking water. This includes more than two million in the U.S.

But with Kara’s products, you don’t even need plumbing access to use them. All you need is air — just plug in the system and you’re all set.

This company was inspired by a desert beetle known as Stenocara Gracilipes that turns air into water using its shell. This beetle captures water vapor in the air onto its shell. And once enough is caught, the beetle stands on its head and drinks the water from its back. The shell of this beetle uses Van Der Wahl Forces to physically attract the water in the air to the surface and holds it there.

Kara replicates this process to provide users with healthy, safe, reliable drinking water.

This company’s Pure system was named a TIME Best Invention in 2022. And Kara won CES Innovation Awards in 2023 and 2025.

Notable clients include Moen, Hyatt, IKEA, and Samsung. And Kara has generated $2.2 million in sales to-date, including $820,000 in 2024.

Kara has a partnership in progress with wholesale club Costco and established an account to sell its systems on Wayfair, an e-commerce marketplace. Discussions are also ongoing to participate in BestBuy Canada’s online marketplace.

Team Background

Cody Soodeen - Chief Executive Officer

Cody has a background in architecture and engineering.

He began his career developing high-rises and mega projects including New York City’s Hudson Yards and the Changi Airport T5.

He then started Kara Water in 2017, taking inspiration from his childhood when he had to deal with bacteria-riddled drinking water at a young age.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from the University of Hartford.

Raleigh Ormerod - Marketing Advisor

Raleigh has a history of marketing and launching innovative products, including the Swiffer Wet Jet mop and Colgate Total toothpaste.

He began his career as a group leader of product development with Procter & Gamble, where he was the lead innovator of the Swiffer broom/mop that became a billion-dollar brand. He then was a brand manager with Colgate, where he helped drive the brand’s toothpaste to No. 1.

More recently, Raleigh was Director of Marketing with STANLEY Healthcare, a healthcare company. He then served as President of Market Affinity Group, a marketing and consulting business.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Physics from St. Olaf College and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University.

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