Emerald Technology Ventures

Emerald Technology Ventures AG is a venture capital firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, established in 2000. The firm specializes in clean technology investments, focusing on sectors such as energy, water, advanced materials, and industrial information technology. Key areas of interest include solar power, distributed energy generation, electricity storage, water purification, and waste recycling technologies. Emerald aims to invest in companies projected to achieve market growth of 15% to 20% per annum, with investment amounts ranging from approximately $1.26 million to $12.76 million. The firm primarily targets companies in Europe, Australia, Israel, and North America. With a preference for exiting investments within four to six years, Emerald Technology Ventures is committed to supporting technologies that contribute to net-zero emissions and sustainable development.

Francois Balas

Investment Director, Energy

Helge Daebel

Investment Director

Hans Dellenbach

CFO and Partner

Anandhi Gokhale

Investment Director - Energy

Kelven Lam

Senior Investment Manager - Water

Ben Mason

Investment Manager, Finance

Markus Moor

Partner

Fredric Petit

Partner

Jun Da Tan

Investment Manager - Finance

Charles Vaslet

Partner

Annina Winkler

Investment Manager - Food and Agriculture

Past deals in Water

The Water & Carbon Group

Venture Round in 2024
The Water & Carbon Group is a contractor focused on designing, building, and operating wastewater treatment and ecological infrastructure solutions. The company specializes in developing multifunctional water treatment systems that provide environmentally sustainable alternatives. By valuing natural assets, The Water & Carbon Group enables its clients to pursue innovative environmental solutions that align with their financial, environmental, and sustainability objectives.

Kilimo

Series A in 2024
Kilimo is a company based in Cordoba, Argentina, founded in 2014, that specializes in Big Data solutions for water management in agriculture. It offers an irrigation management tool designed to enhance farm management and improve water use efficiency. By utilizing satellite and site-specific data, as well as soil testing, Kilimo provides tailored prescriptions for various crops. This approach allows farmers to optimize their irrigation practices, leading to increased yields while minimizing water usage.

INDRA

Series A in 2024
INDRA produces water treatment systems for recycling domestic and industrial wastewater.

bNovate Technologies

Series C in 2023
BNovate Technologies specializes in the development of automated water monitoring systems that focus on microbiological analysis using flow cytometry. The company's devices are designed to measure and report bacterial loads in water, facilitating applications in drinking water safety and pharmaceutical processes. By employing advanced industrial flow cytometry technology, BNovate's systems enable rapid and continuous monitoring of microbiological parameters, allowing clients to detect water contamination and assess the safety of drinking water with greater efficiency. This innovation reduces the reliance on manual testing and enhances response times to potential contamination issues.

Aganova

Venture Round in 2022
Aganova is a water technology company focused on leak detection and condition assessment of water infrastructure pipelines. It has developed innovative technology aimed at reducing water losses within transport networks. The company specializes in identifying and managing leaks in pipes within water distribution systems. Aganova offers devices for leak inspection, network assessment, and leak prevention, providing clients with an affordable and effective solution for controlling water leaks.

Sofi Filtration

Venture Round in 2020
Sofi Filtration Oy is a Finnish company specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced water filtration and process wastewater handling solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Espoo, the company serves various industries including mining, metallurgy, oil and gas, and power generation. Sofi Filtration's innovative technology offers robust, automated, and energy-efficient water treatment services, enabling clients to improve water recirculation rates at production sites. Its applications include providing solids-free water for reverse osmosis, treating flue gas wastewater, cooling water treatment, and pre-treatment of wastewater before discharge. The company's flagship product, the Sofi Filter, exemplifies its commitment to delivering high-performance filtration solutions. Backed by public innovation development funds and private investors, Sofi Filtration continues to advance the field of industrial water treatment.

Optimatics

Venture Round in 2017
Optimatics specializes in software solutions for the water industry, focusing on the optimization of planning, operation, and management of water and wastewater systems. The company develops cloud-based optimization software that analyzes numerous planning options across various asset types, assisting water and wastewater utilities in making informed decisions. By providing insights that help reduce capital, operating, and energy costs, Optimatics empowers clients to improve their systems while avoiding unnecessary expenses. The results generated by their software support both daily operational decisions and long-term master planning, ultimately enhancing community outcomes through more efficient water management.

Optimatics

Venture Round in 2014
Optimatics specializes in software solutions for the water industry, focusing on the optimization of planning, operation, and management of water and wastewater systems. The company develops cloud-based optimization software that analyzes numerous planning options across various asset types, assisting water and wastewater utilities in making informed decisions. By providing insights that help reduce capital, operating, and energy costs, Optimatics empowers clients to improve their systems while avoiding unnecessary expenses. The results generated by their software support both daily operational decisions and long-term master planning, ultimately enhancing community outcomes through more efficient water management.

TaKaDu

Series B in 2012
TaKaDu is a leading provider of Integrated Water Network Management, enabling water utilities to improve efficiency and make smarter decisions. Using advanced statistical and mathematical algorithms, TaKaDu harnesses utility data, translating it into actionable insights and transforming the way water networks operate. The solution offers a comprehensive decision-making platform that can be integrated across the utility from the analyst monitoring the network to the executive team considering long-term strategic investments.

TaKaDu

Series A in 2010
TaKaDu is a leading provider of Integrated Water Network Management, enabling water utilities to improve efficiency and make smarter decisions. Using advanced statistical and mathematical algorithms, TaKaDu harnesses utility data, translating it into actionable insights and transforming the way water networks operate. The solution offers a comprehensive decision-making platform that can be integrated across the utility from the analyst monitoring the network to the executive team considering long-term strategic investments.

Inge watertechnologies

Venture Round in 2009
Inge Watertechnologies specializes in the development of ultrafiltration technology for water treatment applications. The company's innovative membrane separation process utilizes ultra-small pore filters that effectively remove particles, suspended solids, and microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. This technology is designed to ensure smart, safe, and reliable solutions for treating various types of water, including drinking water, processed water, seawater, and wastewater. By providing dependable access to clean water, Inge Watertechnologies addresses critical needs in water management and environmental sustainability.

Oceanlinx

Venture Round in 2008
Oceanlinx is an international renewable energy company with a unique, commercially efficient system for extracting energy from ocean waves and converting it to electricity, or utilising that energy to produce clean, fresh water from brine.

Aquaspy

Venture Round in 2007
Intelligent water management reduces the need for costly new alternatives including recycling and desalination. It means knowing how much water is being used and where it can be saved. AquaSpy technology has been proven in the toughest environment of all - outback Australia. Its sensors have helped farmers improve yields by as much as 100%. Now they are being used across agricultural markets, in cities and towns, and beneath some of the world's finest golf courses, in the Americas, Australia and Europe. There are over 50,000 AquaSpy sensors in use around the world. AquaSpy Group has representation across the USA, Latin America and Australia.

Inge watertechnologies

Series B in 2007
Inge Watertechnologies specializes in the development of ultrafiltration technology for water treatment applications. The company's innovative membrane separation process utilizes ultra-small pore filters that effectively remove particles, suspended solids, and microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. This technology is designed to ensure smart, safe, and reliable solutions for treating various types of water, including drinking water, processed water, seawater, and wastewater. By providing dependable access to clean water, Inge Watertechnologies addresses critical needs in water management and environmental sustainability.
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