Clean water for all
Strategic investments in disruptive water technologies
PureTerra Ventures,
a boutique 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.
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Transcend builds software to accelerate the design and construction of innovative & sustainable critical infrastructure.
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Ceramic membranes to recover water in the harshest condition.
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A cloud platform that automates condition assessment directly from a wastewater pipe CCTV footage.
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Advanced and intelligent environmental monitoring solutions.
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Systems for low emissions decentralised wastewater treatment and removal of micropollutants to provide access to clean water.
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High-performing green catalyst mimicking body natural enzymes designed to significantly reduce the use of chemicals, heat and water.
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Securing the integrity of critical OT processes by delivering AI-enhanced monitoring and in-depth operational perception.
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Monitoring groundwater dynamics with sensors and samplers.
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A SaaS platform for agriculture powered by artificial intelligence, that specializes in developing unique crop prediction models, helping agribusiness to increase the (water) efficiency and sustainability of their land.
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A proprietary vacuum membrane distillation technology that advances sustainable critical mineral sourcing and recovery.
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Predicting irrigation needs to minimise water, and nutrition losses and optimize crop health.
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Rapid and reliable microbial detection and enumeration to reduce the risk of water contamination.
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Offering a water remediation and desalination technology using supramolecular chemistry and nanotech to produce purified water.
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Value Add
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.
“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
“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
“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
Alexander Crowell
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.
Gijs De Bruin
Partner
Investor
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.
Liza Faber
Associate
Investor
Previously worked at two impact VCs. Holds degrees in Global Business & Sustainability and Earth Sciences, Economics & Sustainability.
Honor Meadows
Head of Operations and Control
Nic Pannekeet
Partner
Dylan Perales
Principal
Job van Schleven
Partner
Xavier van Slooten
Associate
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