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What if decentralized water bottle plants were the key to providing safe and affordable drinking water to rural communities? Learn how in this World Water Day Special!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
π Supporters π
A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/
And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://bluefootmembranes.com/
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1001 Fontaines' website: https://www.1001fontaines.com/
Amandine's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandine-muret-1a14b369/
Send Amandine a mail: [email protected]
My conversation with Gary White: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e13-the-world-s-best-water-entrepreneur-actually-runs-a-charity
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π IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
π§ͺ How 1001 Fontaines pioneered a business-minded approach to water access 20 years ago when most NGOs strongly opposed the idea of selling water to vulnerable populations
ποΈ The innovative decentralized water kiosk model that empowers local entrepreneurs while ensuring water quality, service continuity, and affordability
π° Why focusing on drinking water quality (1.5L per person daily) rather than complete domestic water needs creates a more sustainable and effective solution in rural areas
π How the organization has evolved from Cambodia to Madagascar and Bangladesh, adapting its model from rural kiosks to urban hub-and-spoke systems while maintaining its core mission
π The challenges of working in regulatory "gray areas" and why bottled water as a utility deserves recognition in global water access frameworks
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Changing Our Approach of Water Development
03:57 The Role of Bottled Water in Rural Areas
04:58 World Water Day Reflections
06:17 The Complexity of Safe Water Access
08:54 1001 Fountains' Unique Model
11:21 Entrepreneurial Approach to Water Development
25:36 Sustainability and Long-Term Impact
39:13 Navigating Legal and Policy Challenges
44:45 Marketing Strategies and Entrepreneur Support
55:28 Funding and Financial Strategies
59:50 Future Directions
01:09:29 Rapid Fire Questions
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What if your next AI prompt could help restore wetlands and improve water security? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
π Supporters πA big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/
And a great shout-out to Blue Foot Membranes: https://bluefootmembranes.com/
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Connect with Will Hewes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-hewes-61947232/
Check out Amazon's take to Water Stewardship: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/natural-resources/water
My conversation with Botanical Water: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/how-tomatoes-become-drinking-water-and-microsoft-wants-in
My conversation with FIDO Tech: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s5e4-how-to-save-time-money-and-water-thanks-to-92-accurate-leak-detection
My discussion with Lauren Kenyon Enright on measuring Water Stewardship: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e9-how-to-end-bullshit-and-measure-your-water-stewardship-commitments-right
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π IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
π§ How AWS manages water in data centers while pursuing ambitious water-positive goals by 2030
π The tech and strategies making AWS 10x more water-efficient than industry average with just 0.18L per kilowatt-hour
β»οΈ Why recycled wastewater and smart replenishment projects are the foundation of AWS's sustainability approach
π The metrics and methodology behind AWS's water-positive pledge and how they've already reached 41% of their target
π± Real-world examples of innovative water projects in Chile, Brazil, and Ohio that are transforming local watersheds and agriculture
π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Introduction
02:27 Editorial
05:19 Water Efficiency in Data Centers
13:56 Replenishment Goals and Strategies
22:07 Community-Driven Water Replenishment Projects
25:14 Balancing Innovation and Risk
30:39 Scaling Agricultural Water Efficiency
35:36 Future of Water Replenishment and Sustainability
39:29 Rapid Fire Questions
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What went on at Aquatech Amsterdam 2025? What's to remember and take home? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
Check out SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/
Check out Blue Foot Membranes: https://bluefootmembranes.com/
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Hope Hydration: https://www.hopehydration.com/
QUA's nomination for the Global Water Awards: https://globalwaterawards.com/
Holland Sensor: https://hollandsensor.com/
SUIKI by TDK: https://suiki.earth/
REDstack: https://www.redstack.nl/
Oxyle: https://oxyle.com/
Aquagga: https://www.aquagga.com/
Puraffinity: https://www.puraffinity.com/technology
Purgatoria: https://purgatoria.nl/en/
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Key Facts about Aquatech 2025
00:51 Pick 5: Hope Hydration
15:31 Pick 4: QUA
24:07 Pick 3: Holland Sensor
33:12 Pick 2: SUIKI (by TDK)
44:49 Pick 1: REDstack
1:04:15 Aquatech's Digital Derby
1:07:11 Contestant 1: Oxyle
1:11:32 Contestant 2: Aquagga
1:16:50 Contestant 3: Puraffinity
1:21:27 Audience Questions
1:24:55 And the winner is...
1:25:39 Closing Thoughts
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike.
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China proposed to add direct lithium extraction technologies to its export control list. In short: DLE Tech faces an export ban!
What consequences will it have for Lithium Projects around the World? Who's secretly celebrating this export ban, and why? What are quick fixes and long-term solutions? How does this play more broadly in China's long game in the EV revolution? Let's find out!
Check out SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/
Check out Blue Foot Membranes: https://bluefootmembranes.com/
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My exploration of Eramet (and beyond) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3bMCdZj760
My interview with Standard Lithium's CEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz3w6IAy_38
My exploration of the Salton Sea - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN9pmk83_xo
My short on Simbol Material - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/q_2SCrDkC-A
My Lithium Project - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeZJpBySIQo
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water
π SOCIAL MEDIA π
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 The Chinese ban on DLE Technology Export
01:10 What is China "Retiring"?
06:35 Which Lithium Projects are Impacted?
17:22 Who are the Winners?
24:02 Why did China ban the export of DLE Tech?
#DLE #Lithium #DirectLithiumExtraction
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Turing just raised a $14 million Series A to further develop its Artificial Intelligence solutions applied to ware. Curious about the full story? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
Big thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab: https://gosimplelab.com/
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Turing's Series A: https://theturingcompany.com/turing-secures-14-million-to-scale-ai-powered-water-management-solutions/
Hiep Le's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiep-le-187a7a14/
Prakash Govindan's appearance on the podcast: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e1-an-unpopular-challenging-yet-true-take-on-venture-capital-in-water
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π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 In this weel's Episode
02:57 Turing's Journey
05:18 Understanding Real-Time Operational Excellence
07:22 The Story Behind Turing's Formation
12:36 Turing's $14 Million Series A Round
19:24 Turing's Diverse Clientele and Solutions
21:47 Innovations in Singapore's Water Management
24:24 Ideal Customer Profiles & Business Model
29:06 Geographical Expansion
31:20 Adoption Hurdles and Customer Retention
33:49 Revenue, Profitability, and Future Goals
37:51 Rapid Fire Questions
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike.
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Wanna know how the mountains of shrimp shells polluting our landfills could actually clean our water? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
A big thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab! https://gosimplelab.com/
In short: CrustaTec is transforming shrimp shell waste into sustainable water treatment solutions. Using chitosan, a polymer extracted from shrimp shells, they've developed both a filter for textile dye removal and a natural flocculant for wastewater treatment that offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical treatments.
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Crustatec's website: http://crustatec.com/
Maria's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amorinmariaisabel/
The World Bank's Water Youth Innovation Challenge: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/jobs/calling-youth-aquapreneurs-water-your-innovations-climate-crisis
The EAWAG's website: https://www.eawag.ch/en/
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike.
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Wanna see the Future of the Water Industry? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
A big thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab! https://gosimplelab.com/
I know the future - so let me share it!
Indeed, yes, I did it again: I drowned myself in 153'482 LinkedIn ads for the keywords "Water" and "Wastewater" from Q2 to Q3 2024 (using a βslightly homemadeβ scraping approach - please forgive me, LinkedIn!).
I did so, looking for the signals companies believe will make them money in 2025 - that's how I know the future.
Why ads, you ask? Well, for a simple reason: businesses rarely burn ad budgets on dead-ends.
So, if theyβre paying to talk about it, they must see an ROI!
Hereβs the executive summary of what I learned: that's hopefully enough to give you plenty of conversation starters and investment hints!
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Why and How I Investigated LinkedIn Ads
07:27 Where is the Real Money Flowing?
10:44 What's behind the buzzword Innovation?
13:53 Which water crisis are companies betting on?
17:03 Sponsor: SimpleLab
17:56 Who's Hiring? And for Which Roles?
21:08 Utilities vs Tech Providers
23:16 What's Overlooked or Oversaturated?
26:18 How are Events shaping the Conversation?
29:00 Which buzzwords lead the Narrative?
31:55 Overall Patterns & FInal Thoughts
#WaterTech #WaterIndustry
About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.
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π¦ Is Water Tech's Second Unicorn Valuation or Speculation? Let's find out!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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π Let's review:
π° The surprising details behind GI Aqua Tech's billion-dollar valuation and what it means for water tech
π How GI Aqua Tech's 25-30x multiple compares against industry standards and tech sector benchmarks
π The Saudi connection: unpacking the Modon contract and its role in justifying the unicorn status
π€ The clever marketing strategy behind self-proclaimed unicorn status and its potential implications for future funding rounds
and... if I missed anything, let's discuss it in the comments!
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Liquid-liquid extraction technology, when implemented innovatively, can transform lithium extraction by dramatically reducing costs and environmental impact! Wanna understand how? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
Thanks to my sponsor, SimpleLab! Check them out β‘οΈ https://gosimplelab.com/
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Altillion's website: https://www.altillion.com/
Connect with Jay Keener on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-keener/
My conversation with Chris Wyres from Evove: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e7-how-to-eradicate-dead-zones-cut-energy-needs-by-80-and-double-lithium-selectivity
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:04 Startup Life in Watertech
04:35 Deep Dive into Liquid-Liquid Extraction
10:46 Jay Keener's Entrepreneurial Journey
15:05 The Story of Xedia Process Solutions
22:14 The Birth of Altillion
29:04 Altillion's Focus on Lithium Extraction
34:11 Collaboration with DLE Companies
41:40 Pilot Projects and Future Plans
54:11 Rapid Fire Questions
π Traditional solvent extraction requires 5-7 stages with minutes of residence time per stage - Altillion achieves better results in just 2 stages with seconds of residence timeπ§ͺ Recovery efficiency remains consistent regardless of starting concentration - they can extract lithium down to 3-4 ppm whether starting from 20 ppm or 2000 ppm
π° The focus in lithium extraction is shifting from OpEx to CapEx reduction due to high interest rates and financing challenges
π€ In nascent industries like lithium extraction, collaboration between "competitors" often creates more value than pure competition
π What looks like a complex water treatment flowsheet is actually a simple mining/oil & gas project by industry standards
π While most companies scale up their pilot plants, Altillion actually built a smaller second pilot unit because their first one was too large for potential partners' testing needs.
π§ͺ Despite being based in Texas with deep oil & gas expertise, they shifted focus away from oilfield brines toward mining brines - not because the technology didn't work, but because it worked too well, extracting even trace amounts of lithium effectively.
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π The Investment Wave is Coming to Water, But Does it Make a Splash? Let's find out!
π§βπ¬ SPONSORS π°
A big thanks to today's sponsors:
SimpleLab - https://gosimplelab.com/
Sciens Water - https://scienswater.com/
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π SOCIAL MEDIA π
More #water insights?
Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 In This Week's Episode
01:27 Challenges and Opportunities in Water Investment
04:52 The Trillion Dollar Water Infrastructure Opportunity
05:56 Private Equity and Water Investment
07:10 The Water Investment Pyramid
09:06 Specialist Investors' Insights
10:44 The Importance of Repeat Investments
13:20 Transition Finance and Water
24:43 The Role of Impact Funds
32:13 Investment Opportunities and Challenges
35:22 Water Sector Investment Trends
38:56 The Future of Water Technology
43:18 Building a Water Investment Ecosystem
54:57 Concluding Thoughts on Water Investment
#WaterInvestment #VentureCapital #CleanTech
It goes without saying but... none of this is investment advice!
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike.
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Wanna understand PFAS? What makes them "forever chemicals"? What to do with them when they're in water? What the regulation says? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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Environmental Working Group PFAS Map: https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/pfas_contamination/
Northeastern University PFAS Sites Map: https://pfasproject.com/pfas-contamination-site-tracker/
My interview with Julie Bliss Mullen (Aclarity): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e2-how-aclarity-bootstrapped-its-journey-from-b2c-to-pfas-destruction
My conversation with Fajer Mushtaq (Oxyle): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e6-how-oxyle-destroys-pfas-with-the-energy-you-d-actually-waste
My podcast with Kobe Nagar (374Water): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e15-is-supercritical-water-oxidation-a-solution-for-pfas-energy-more
My conversation with Henrik Hagemann (Puraffinity): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e15-should-we-really-destroy-pfas-no-your-fridge-knows-a-better-way
ποΈ PODCAST ποΈ
Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 You Have PFAS in Your Blood
01:28 What are PFAS?
03:34 Where do we find PFAS?
05:07 How do PFAS end up in Water?
07:27 What are the Health Impacts of PFAS?
08:48 Why is Removing PFAS from Water so Challenging?
11:18 What are the Current PFAS Regulations?
13:56 How much will PFAS Removal Cost?
16:03 What are the Technologies to Remove PFAS?
21:24 How to Destroy PFAS?
25:17 What's Happening Now?
π IN THIS EPISODE π
π§ͺ The shocking truth about PFAS in your blood and why even experts can't avoid them
π§ From rainwater to tap water: How these "forever chemicals" infiltrate every water source on Earth
π° The mind-blowing costs of PFAS removal and why current budgets might not be enough
π¬ Battle-tested technologies that can effectively remove PFAS from water, and their pros and cons
π How different regions are tackling the PFAS challenge, from strict European limits to American lawsuits
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Ever wondered if there was a better way to desalinate water? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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My conversation with Alexander's VC investor: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e16-the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-water-tech-ventures-tom-ferguson-s-unfair-advantage
My breakdown of 2024's Water Tech Investment Landscape: https://youtu.be/EqQwOC-ys4c
FLocean's website: https://www.flocean.green/
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Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
π QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 In This Week's Episode
01:34 An interesting Investment Coincidence?
04:01 FLocean's Innovative Approach to Desalination
06:43 Technical Insights into Subsea Desalination
11:08 Challenges and Market Opportunities
23:29 First Commercial References
30:36 Business Model and Economic Considerations
38:08 Funding and Prospects
45:28 Rapid Fire Questions
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike.
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What's to learn from 2024's pivotal water tech investment year? Let's find out!
β‘οΈ Download the (Free, no strings attached) infographic: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vngynn1tc9vce8pzjsnds/7-Must-Know-Water-Tech-Trends-For-Investors-Infographic.pdf?rlkey=313r4mwyx3hsl751tmymdjuqk&st=m7zvchez&dl=0
π If it's of value to you, make sure to like and subscribe!
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2023's Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfcigu_oPQ
Lithium's Water Impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3bMCdZj760
My 2023 interview with Tom Ferguson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g-8j8ulWNA
Salinity Solutions - SQM's portfolio company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoW9QggUk-Q
ποΈ PODCAST ποΈ
Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
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β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Introduction
01:05 1 - The Billion Dollar Wave
02:41 2 - The 4 Hidden Champions
07:23 3 - The New Money Rush
13:01 4 - America's Grip Loosens
14:31 5 - The Real Pricetags
16:02 6 - Where Are The Exits?
22:48 7 - The Survival Timeline
In this detailed analysis, I look up the transformative trends in Water Tech investment for 2024, highlighting a significant influx in investing but also a high dropout rate of investors. I track investment patterns over the past seven years, noting a dramatic rise in the amount invested and the number of deals made. I investigate 6 categories and 24 subcategories, identifying top investment areas and key players. I also explore the geographic distribution of investments, the proprietary nature of certain investors, and future projections for Water Tech exits and growth - together with Tom Ferguson (Burnt Island Ventures) and Clayton MacDougald (Emerald Technology Ventures).
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As 2024 wraps up, the water sector is buzzing with unprecedented opportunities.
In this special episode, 20+ visionary water leaders share their most powerful insights on how to capture the next wave of innovation and growth in water tech!
π― Unlock the success patterns behind water tech's biggest wins in 2024
π‘ Get insider knowledge on where smart money is flowing in water for 2025
π° Learn why water is becoming the next frontier for climate tech investors
From breakthrough water technologies to game-changing investment strategies, this episode distills years of wisdom from the industry's brightest minds.
Featuring exclusive insights from successful founders, innovative water entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders who are transforming the water sector.
π― Subscribe now to join my community of forward-thinking water leaders.
That's the best way never to miss these weekly discussions on water innovation, tech breakthroughs, and investment opportunities that are shaping our water-positive future!
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π Think Lithium Mining Wastes Water? Think Again!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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Eramet's DLE project in Centenario: https://www.eramet.com/en/activities/lithium/
My review of Veolia's Deep Dive (that discusses the Eramine DLE project): https://youtu.be/LKcUoTlMmdc
Thacker Pass Project by Lithium Americas with AquaTech International: https://lithiumamericas.com/thacker-pass/overview/default.aspx
My exploration of Salinity Solution's batch RO: https://youtu.be/InWaoDkVLNc
My conversation with Evove (Membrane-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e7-how-to-eradicate-dead-zones-cut-energy-needs-by-80-and-double-lithium-selectivity
My conversation with EnergyX (Ion Exchange-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e5-the-game-changing-company-with-60-patents-that-s-disrupting-the-battery-industry
My conversation with Adionics (Solvent Extraction-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e11-how-adionics-took-a-bold-stand-in-the-competitive-dle-landscape
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β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 The Lithium Water Crisis
02:22 The Water Impact of Spodumene & Evaporation Ponds
03:56 DLE is a "special animal"
06:43 Brine is NOT water
10:38 Getting to Eramet's DLE Plant
12:18 Eramet's approach to DLE
13:47 Where and How to Water Optimize?
17:32 Zooming Out
#LithiumMining #WaterTechnology #CleanTech
About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.
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π Growing Water with Botanical Water Technologies - A Revolutionary Approach to Water Scarcity!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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Botanical Water Technologies: https://www.wegrowwater.com/
Their partnership with Microsoft: https://www.wegrowwater.com/post/microsoft-growing-water-for-india
Terry Paule's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-paule/
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β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Introduction
01:54 AI's Water Consumption
04:49 Growing Water
08:14 The Journey of Botanical Water Technologies
17:57 Building the Botanical Water Exchange
21:26 The Role of Blockchain in Water Management
37:37 Defining Water Impact Standards
39:13 Implementing Water ATMs in Nagpur
43:13 Future of Water Technology
46:07 Commercialization and Scaling Up
51:16 Fundraising and Investment Strategies
01:01:29 Rapid Fire Questions
#WaterInnovation #WaterTech #SustainableWater
π IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
π± The groundbreaking technology behind extracting drinking water from fruits and vegetables, and how it's revolutionizing water access
π§ How Botanical Water Technologies transforms industrial food processing waste into premium drinking water through their innovative Water Harvest Units
π€ The strategic partnership with Microsoft and the game-changing project delivering 60 million liters of water to communities in Nagpur, India
π The development of the Botanical Water Exchange platform powered by blockchain technology to connect water producers with communities in need
π« The ambitious vision to scale from 14 to 200 water harvest units by 2025, bringing sustainable water solutions worldwide
About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this episode is for you.
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π Direct Air Carbon Capture AND Water Production? The unlikely duo revolutionizing climate action!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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β’ Capture 6: https://capture6.com
β’ Frontier Climate: https://frontierclimate.com/
β’ Palmdale Water District (Project Monarch partner): https://www.palmdalewater.org/
β’ California Energy Commission (Grant provider): https://www.energy.ca.gov/
β’ Elemental Impact/Elemental Accelerator (Investor & incubator): https://elementalimpact.com/elemental-impact/
β’ My (quite old, sorry!) conversation with with Kim Baker from Elemental Excellerator (at the time): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s2e4-how-to-be-a-beacon-and-trigger-1-5-billion-new-funding-as-a-fearless-nonprofit
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β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Elon Musk's XPRIZE and Carbon Capture
04:27 Introducing: Luke Shors
08:03 Combining Carbon Capture with Water Scarcity Solutions
17:19 Technical Aspects of Capture6's Process
23:32 Project Monarch: A Case Study
34:24 Global Projects and Future Plans
38:13 Business Model and Financing
42:20 Carbon Credits and CDR
46:16 Future Goals and Regulatory Impact
53:08 Rapid Fire Questions
#DirectAirCapture #WaterTech #CleanTech
π IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE
π¬ How Capture 6 transforms salt into a revolutionary carbon capture solution while producing fresh water
π The ambitious roadmap across three continents: Project Monarch (US), Project Wallaby (Australia), and Project Octopus (Korea)
π‘ Why turning brine management from a cost center into a carbon removal opportunity could be key to scaling water treatment
π° How tax credits, government support, and innovative business models are making carbon removal viable
π€ The critical importance of finding the right project partners and investors in the challenging cleantech landscape
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We treat water with oil - true story! Coagulants and Flocculants used in wastewater treatment are oil-based and often feature Polyacrylamide (or PAM). But there's no other way around, right? Well, there's one, and it looks (very!) promising. Wanna find out? Listen to this!
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
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My conversation with Gingko Bioworks: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e9-coding-the-future-ginkgo-bioworks-synthesis-of-biology-and-technology
My Growth Story with MembrIon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPlXltrIvWU
Talk with Amielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiellelake/
... or per email: [email protected]
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β° TIME CODES β°
00:00 In This Week's Episode
03:55 Carbonet's Journey
15:46 The Big Spring Show
19:12 Building an Empire
28:23 Exploring Business Models
34:23 Advanced Material Technology and AI
37:41 Commercialization and Future Plans
41:24 Women's Equity Lab and Investment
44:01 Rapid Fire Questions
#WaterChemicals #ScaleUp
About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this podcast is for you.
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Why is everyone suddenly obsessed with water technology? When GE sold its water division in 2017, nobody blinked. But in 2024, Georg Fischer's stock jumped 15% when they announced they're selling everything BUT water! Plus GF's not alone: DuPont and Danaher are making similar moves, and there's a World in which Veolia might move along.
What changed? Water tech companies are expected to grow from $290B to $1.4T in value by 2034. From being seen as "slow-growth" and "low-tech" a decade ago, water technology is now the hottest asset in industrial portfolios. Let's explore what this means for the future of the #WaterSector - and more precisely for #WaterTech companies!
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My Full Interview with Mads Joergensen (GF's CFO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qg05MfjB7g
My (impromptu) coverage of the Xylem/Evoqua Merger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrwKzgZYj5U
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Georg Fischer (or GF) just announced that it divested its Machining Solutions arm for about 650 million Swiss francs to United Grinding Group and evaluated strategic options to do the same with its Casting Solutions division. Said differently, GF fully embraced its new trajectory: becoming a Water and Flow solutions company, with, on top of this, the ambition to become the World leader at that (starting from number two).
Here's what I discussed with Mads:
Why are companies like GF pivoting entirely toward water solutions?
How does a traditional industrial company make a leap into sustainable infrastructure?
Can the water market really sustain 8% growth?
How do acquisitions fit into GFβs $5 billion revenue goal?
What makes water infrastructure a smart investment right now?
How can investing in water align with sustainable goals?
Whatβs the "ketchup effect" in mergers and acquisitions?
If you want to follow up with Mads, reach out to him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsjoergensen/
Key Ideas
Strategic Shift in Water Sector: GF divested its machining solutions and plans to exit its casting solutions divisions to focus on water-related products. This pivot, welcomed by the market, positions GF as a pure-play water and flow solutions company in response to global water scarcity concerns, increasing the attractiveness of water infrastructure investments.
Acquisition of Uponor: GFβs recent 2.1 billion CHF acquisition of Uponor bolstered its presence in piping systems and set the foundation for a focus on water solutions. GF sees Uponor as essential to consolidating its market position and is pursuing acquisitions in similar companies to reach its revenue goal of 5 billion CHF by 2030.
Market Fragmentation and M&A Strategy: The water market's fragmentation offers GF a path to scale rapidly through strategic acquisitions of companies between $75 million to $125 million, quickly integrating them to build a resilient, scalable business. This acquisition approach aims to make GF the market leader by capitalizing on economies of scale but mostly scope.
Sustainable Investment Appeal: With investors increasingly focused on environmental impact, GFβs shift aligns with sustainability and long-term profitability. Mads Joergensen highlights how water infrastructure is crucial for economic stability and environmental health, positioning GF as a high-impact investment opportunity that appeals to both financial and environmental investors.
Global Expansion Plans: GF is aiming for geographic diversification with a balanced presence across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This global reach, coupled with sector diversification across building, industrial, and infrastructure flow solutions, offers resilience and positions GF to capitalize on the growing global water market.
Challenges and Caution in Water Innovation: Water technology has long development cycles, sometimes taking decades to reach market maturity. GFβs approach focuses on proven technologies and scalable solutions, reducing exposure to riskier, early-stage innovations.
Hey, and for the sake of full disclosure: this is NOT a sponsored episode (at all), but GF happens to be my employer when I'm not running this podcast π
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