AquaStar Overview
- Year Founded
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1990
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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134
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Investors
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3
AquaStar General Information
Description
Developer of ballast water management systems designed to remove biological organisms like zooplankton, algae, and bacteria from ballast water. The company's systems run on the electrolysis method that effectively sterilizes and removes marine life in ballast water by using active substances generated by the electrolysis of seawater, enabling marine companies to conduct safe and economical navigation of ships along with the preservation of the marine environment.
Contact Information
Website
www.aquastar.krCorporate Office
- 9-24 Gadong-ro
- Hallim-myeon
- Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 9-24 Gadong-ro
- Hallim-myeon
- Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- South Korea
AquaStar Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Later Stage VC | 01-Jan-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 1. Seed Round | Completed | Startup |
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AquaStar Patents
AquaStar Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20130105375-A1 | Ballast water treatment system using a high efficient electrolyzing apparatus | Inactive | 07-Apr-2010 | ||
| JP-5728737-B2 | Ballast water treatment system using high efficiency electrolyzer | Active | 07-Apr-2010 | ||
| JP-2013525091-A | Ballast water treatment system using high efficiency electrolyzer | Active | 07-Apr-2010 | C02F1/4674 |
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AquaStar Investors (3)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| NRTEC | Corporation | Minority | ||
| Korea Investment Partners | Venture Capital | Minority |
AquaStar FAQs
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When was AquaStar founded?
AquaStar was founded in 1990.
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Where is AquaStar headquartered?
AquaStar is headquartered in Gimhae-si, South Korea.
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What is the size of AquaStar?
AquaStar has 134 total employees.
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What industry is AquaStar in?
AquaStar’s primary industry is Machinery (B2B).
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Is AquaStar a private or public company?
AquaStar is a Private company.
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What is AquaStar’s current revenue?
The current revenue for AquaStar is .
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Who are AquaStar’s investors?
Hyundai Venture Investment Corporation, NRTEC, and Korea Investment Partners have invested in AquaStar.
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