UC 1819 sewer tech startup makes a $7.5 million splash
March 31, 2025
A pioneering startup that emerged from the University of Cincinnati 1819 Innovation Hub’s Venture Lab pre-accelerator program in 2018, was recently acquired by global solutions provider IDEX Corporation for $7.5 million. Subterra, founded by Robert Lee, revolutionizes sewer and pipeline infrastructure monitoring through its innovative, AI-driven technology, which aligns with IDEX’s family of business solutions.