About Us

Innovating Groundwater Discovery & Global Water Intelligence

At Well Water Finders, we are revolutionizing how groundwater is discovered, accessed, and managed. Not only are we helping decision makers in real estate, agriculture, municipal supply and private land ownership make informed water decisions, but we're building a data platform that will ultimately serve governments, researchers and industries worldwide. With over 20 years of expertise in groundwater location technology, we deliver solutions that help landowners drill smarter, reduce costs, and map subterranean layers for sustainable aquifer recharge. Yet, our work doesn't stop there. As water scarcity emerges as one of the world's most urgent challenges, the data we collect is laying the foundation for a first-of-its-kind global water intelligence platform, designed to inform future water policies, resource strategies and international cooperation.

Our Story

Our journey began with Franz Vandekop (an electrical engineer) and Andrew Vandekop (a robotics engineer), who developed a pioneering system for detecting subterranean formations. Franz previously patented and built the first solid-state over-the-horizon positioning system, which was used by NOAA, the military, and the oil industry before the advent of GPS. Leveraging this expertise, he and Andrew engineered an advanced groundwater detection system, securing two U.S. patents after years of field testing across diverse terrains.

Recognizing the growing need for sustainable water solutions, Teisha Vandekop launched Well Water Finders, to expand the technology’s impact across real estate, agriculture, ranching, municipalities, and beyond. Today, as we manufacture our first commercial units, we are not only helping communities locate and access water, we are generating the data that can guide global water decisions for generations to come.

Recognized for Innovation & Impact

🏆 Top 5 Finalist – Texas A&M New Ventures Competition (2025)
🏆 Top 64 Startups – Startup Grind Startup Mania (2025)
🏆 Top 5 Finalist – Women Founders Network Tech Track Fast Pitch Competition (2024)
🏆 Top 30 Finalist – Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies (2024)
🏆 Semi-Finalist – Climate Tech Prize, EarthX e-Capital Summit (2024)
🏆 Winner – Land-Tech Accelerator Award, Realtors Land Institute (2024)
🏆 Featured Start-Up – World Water Tech North America (2023)

Well Water Finders is proud to be a portfolio member of the Austin Technology Incubator at The University of Texas at Austin and Capital Factory, two of the nation’s leading deep-tech and venture incubation hubs.

Looking Ahead

As water scarcity intensifies, Well Water Finders is scaling its technology to serve not only Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arkansas, but also to build a worldwide groundwater data network. Whether we're helping a landowner identify the best well site or enabling policymakers to plan national water strategies, our mission is clear: to deliver cutting-edge groundwater insights that drive smarter water decisions locally, nationally and globally.

Andrew Vandekop | Inventor & CEO

Groundwater Technology Pioneer | Patented Innovator | Growth-Stage Leader

Andrew Vandekop is a groundwater technology innovator with over 17 years of industry experience and two U.S. patents for using electromagnetic waves to determine groundwater levels. As CEO of Well Water Finders, he leads the company’s technology development, commercialization, and strategic growth.

Before launching Well Water Finders, Andrew served as Vice President of Sales at a telecom startup, managing over $200 million in revenue and contributing to its successful IPO on the NYSE. Earlier in his career, he worked in robotics engineering and at just 29 years old, sold his first patent, a laser-based billiard training system.

Andrew’s proven track record in technology innovation, sales leadership, and IP commercialization positions him to scale Well Water Finders as it transforms groundwater discovery and aquifer sustainability.

Teisha Vandekop | Founder & COO

Strategic Operator | Market Expansion Expert | Fortune 100 Brand Builder

Teisha Vandekop is the Founder and COO of Well Water Finders, driving the company’s go-to-market strategy, business development, and industry partnerships. She launched the company to bring patented groundwater technology to market, helping property owners, developers, and governments assess groundwater potential before investing in costly drilling. Teisha was named one of PitchBook's Top 109 Female Founders to Know in 2025.

Previously, Teisha served as Executive Vice President at one of the world’s top PR agencies, executing global product launches for Fortune 100 companies. Her expertise in scaling businesses, brand positioning, and market expansion is key to Well Water Finders’ rapid growth and industry impact.

ADVISOR TEAM

Michael Morton | User Experience Expert

Internationally award-winning product and experience design leader with over a decade at Dell, where he led the industrial and user experience design for OptiPlex and Precision branded business PCs, accounting for over $10 billion in annual revenue. Currently, he mentors startups in strategic product definition, design, and development through organizations such as Capital Factory, Techstars, MassChallenge, and Founders Institute.

Britton Jones | Advanced Sensor Technology

Expert in advanced sensor technology, focusing on developing innovative solutions for environmental monitoring and resource management. His work includes transduction techniques and advanced microelectronics, contributing to advancements in sensor science.

Victoria Jones | Marketing & Communications

Marketing and communications professional with a track record of developing effective brand strategies and communication plans. She has successfully led campaigns that enhance brand visibility and engagement across various industries.