Extending the
Life of Water
™
We’re not just investing in water—we’re building the next generation of companies solving its biggest challenges.
Who We Are
Accelerating Innovation in Water Infrastructure
Verano Water Group invests in and scales high-performance companies transforming how communities, industries, and governments manage and protect clean water. We operate as an integrated platform, advancing breakthrough technologies and performance-based programs through our portfolio of mission-driven subsidiaries.
Our Mission
Where Infrastructure
Meets Impact
At Verano, we accelerate the performance of our water platform by advancing breakthrough technologies and bold programs that strengthen communities and protect the environment. Our mission is to make water infrastructure safer, more resilient, and accessible—improving quality of life for the people and places that depend on it.
Commercial
Developers
Industrial
Municipal
Client Base
Verano serves a large and diverse client base where clean water plays a critical role in their core operations or impact efforts with innovative products, technology, efficient programs and processes.
Our Companies
Catalysts for Clean Water Progress
Our portfolio companies operate at the forefront of clean water innovation—from climate resilience and smart filtration to community-based public-private partnerships. Together, these entities serve a diverse base of commercial, industrial, public, and utility clients where clean water is mission-critical.
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Abtech Industries is a pioneer in precision water filtration, delivering advanced media solutions that target the most persistent and complex contaminants in water systems. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and environmental impact, Abtech goes beyond conventional GAC and resin-based methods to engineer smarter, scalable systems that solve compliance challenges and restore ecosystems. Trusted across industries and governments, Abtech empowers communities with cleaner water and a more sustainable future.
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Community Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is redefining infrastructure delivery by placing communities at the center of the process. Departing from traditional engineering- and construction-led models that rely on time-and-materials contracts and reward effort over outcomes, CIP employs a performance-based approach that links compensation directly to measurable impact. In partnership with local governments and utilities, CIP accelerates project timelines, builds local workforce capacity, and aligns infrastructure investments with long-term goals for resilience, equity, and economic opportunity. By combining financial and technical expertise with a community-first mindset, CIP delivers smarter, faster, and more
sustainable infrastructure solutions.
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Brisa Resilience delivers climate and stormwater infrastructure solutions that turn data into measurable impact. Using a two-part approach—Brisa Analytics and Brisa Solutions—the company helps cities, utilities, and industries identify environmental risks and implement high-performance infrastructure tailored to their goals. Brisa bridges strategy and execution with a model that links compensation to outcomes, not effort, ensuring clients see real, lasting results. Their mission: to make water systems a driver of sustainability, public health, and community resilience.
Our Board
The Minds Behind the Mission
Our Board of Directors brings over a century of combined experience across finance, cleantech, public infrastructure, and industrial water. They guide Verano’s strategic direction with deep insight, technical acumen, and long-standing relationships in the water ecosystem.
Bill Brennan,
Chair
Bill is a recognized leader in finance and co-founded Resilient Infrastructure Group, a Partners Group company. He chairs Ocean Exchange, is a Waterkeepers Alliance Trustee, and has been featured on CNBC, Fox Business, WSJ, and Forbes.
Glenn Rink
Glenn is President of Verano and Founder & CEO of Abtech Industries, which he scaled into a publicly traded firm with tech deployed in 20,000+ U.S. sites and 15 countries. He chairs Waterkeeper Alliance and has been recognized by Time 100, Fast Company, and major media outlets.
Alex Lau
Alex is a clean tech super angel with 25 years in technical leadership and entrepreneurship. He chairs Carbon America and Inventwood, and is VP of family-owned real estate firm Golden Properties Ltd.
Peter Kelman
Peter is President at Hugo Neu, leading recycling facility projects across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. He holds a degree from NYU Stern and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Ben Rifkin
Ben is CEO of Ten Eighty Capital, a family office investment firm in Park City. He previously led Royal Street Investment & Innovation Center, the private investment arm of Deer Valley’s founding family.