Clean water for all
specialist VC investing globally in disruptive water startups
Water is vital for life
Crucial for humans, nature and industry to thrive
But water is under threat
Growing populations, intensified industrialisation and climate change put extra pressure on the outdated water ecosystem.
The water challenge:
too little, too much, too dirty
Promising innovation exists, but the water tech sector is largely underfunded
Disruptive water technologies need funding to commercially scale to prevent breaches of planetary boundaries and create a climate resilience world.
PureTerra Ventures,
a specialist VC investing globally in disruptive water entrepreneurs that define the new era of water
We back early stage water startups with advanced scientific hardware or AI driven software solutions ready for commercial scale
Startups
The startups we have backed reflect our commitment to disruptive water innovation and outstanding entrepreneurs. Each company is chosen for its growth potential and alignment with our mission.
Transcend builds software to accelerate the design and construction of innovative & sustainable critical infrastructure.
Ceramic membranes to recover water in the harshest condition.
High-performing green catalyst mimicking body natural enzymes designed to significantly reduce the use of chemicals, heat and water.
Predicting irrigation needs to minimise water & nutrition losses, while optimizing crop health.
Rapid and reliable microbial detection and enumeration to reduce the risk of water contamination.
Offering a water remediation and desalination technology using magnetic nano particles to produce clean water.
A cloud platform that automates condition assessment directly from a wastewater pipe CCTV footage.
Advanced and intelligent environmental monitoring solutions.
Systems for low emissions decentralised wastewater treatment and removal of micropollutants to provide access to clean water.
A proprietary vacuum membrane distillation technology that advances sustainable critical mineral sourcing and recovery.
Securing the integrity of critical OT processes by delivering AI-enhanced monitoring and in-depth operational perception.
Monitoring groundwater dynamics with sensors and samplers.
A SaaS platform for agriculture powered by AI, that specializes in developing unique crop prediction models, helping agribusiness to increase the (water) efficiency and sustainability of their land.
Are you an entrepreneur and interested in working with us?
PureTerra: built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs
Our global network and deep expertise in the water industry, combined with experience in commercialising early-stage companies, positions us uniquely to provide water entrepreneurs with practical advice to scale their technologies worldwide.
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“This investment from PureTerra allows us to double our team, add new verticals and start our North American office that will ramp the number of customers that can benefit from this technology”
Amanda Siqueira
CEO Vapar -
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“I couldn’t be more excited about the investment syndicate that we’ve built for this round with PureTerra to further scale our technology is for creating circularity of valuable resources from challenging wastewater”
Greg Newbloom
Founder and CEO of Membrion -
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“The transition from a Perth-based startup to a global player is much more achievable with support from experienced, well-funded groups, like PureTerra Ventures”
Tim Hyde
CEO Swan Systems
Team
Our impact-driven team consists of a strong combination of water experts, entrepreneurs and investors
Water Expert
Over 30 years of experience in technical and commercial roles over a wide range of technologies in the global water industry.
Alexander Crowell
Partner
Entrepreneur
Has a constant drive to bring unique business models to the next level. Developed several businesses since 1998, including the creation of the largest B2B platform for the water industry in China.
Gijs De Bruin
Partner
Water Expert
An engineering background in designing and managing water infrastructure, with experience at two water-focused venture capital firms prior to joining PureTerra.
Liza Faber
Associate
Engine
Holds degrees in both Philosophy and Law. Worked in the Governance and Private Asset teams at Schroders plc and the Fundraising team at Founders Pledge.
Honor Meadows
Head of Operations and Control
Entrepreneur
Elected Best Dutch Entrepreneur in 2014, he successfully scaled his company to an IPO and is passionate about mentoring fellow entrepreneurs.
Nic Pannekeet
Partner
Investor
More than 7.5 years of experience in investing in purposeful early stage technologies, ranging from the energy transition, circular economy to now water.
Dylan Perales
Principal
Investor
Spent 12 years KPMG before joining as a partner to Nic and Gijs’ businesses in the role of CFO and board member. Expertise in developing business and investment strategies and legal, tax and financial structure.
Job van Schleven
Partner
Investor
Previously worked at two impact VCs. Holds degrees in Global Business & Sustainability and Earth Sciences, Economics & Sustainability.
Xavier van Slooten
Associate
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