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Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people and the grid will actually want; plus, AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x
9 minutes Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 7:30 am.
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Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.
Also, Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.
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