Aquafortus Overview
- Year Founded
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2015
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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30
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- (Cancelled)
- Investors
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13
Aquafortus General Information
Description
Developer of a non-thermal crystallization technology designed to recover clean water and crystallize out salts from high-salinity brines. The company's technology is used for the treatment of brines from cooling towers, mining, oil and gas, inland desalination, FGD from power generation, and other high-salinity industrial processes and drastically reduces energy use, impacting the economics of liquid transportation, wastewater management, and zero liquid discharge, enabling clients to reduce operating expenses.
Contact Information
Website
www.aquafortus.comCorporate Office
- 3A Airpark Drive Mangere
- Auckland, 2022
- New Zealand
Corporate Office
- 3A Airpark Drive Mangere
- Auckland, 2022
- New Zealand
Aquafortus Timeline
Aquafortus Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Later Stage VC | Cancelled | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 10. Later Stage VC (Series A1) | 23-Feb-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Later Stage VC (Series A) | 10-Oct-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Later Stage VC | 18-Jun-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Grant | 29-Feb-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Angel (individual) | 24-Oct-2019 | Completed | Product Development | |||
| 5. Accelerator/Incubator | 23-Mar-2019 | Completed | Product Development | |||
| 4. Angel (individual) | 19-Dec-2018 | Completed | Product In Beta Test | |||
| 3. Angel (individual) | 15-Mar-2018 | $700K | $1.55M | Completed | Product In Beta Test | |
| 2. Angel (individual) | 21-Dec-2017 | $640K | $853K | Completed | Product In Beta Test |
Aquafortus Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A1 | ||||||||
| Series A |
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Aquafortus Competitors (3)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvia | Venture Capital-Backed | Runcorn, United Kingdom | ||||
| Gradiant | Venture Capital-Backed | Woburn, MA | ||||
| Veolia Energie ČR | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Ostrava, Czech Republic |
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Aquafortus Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP-4178918-A1 | A salt recovery solution and processes of use thereof | Pending | 10-Jul-2020 | ||
| EP-4178701-A1 | A solvent drying solution and processes therefor | Pending | 10-Jul-2020 | ||
| AU-2021305593-A1 | A solvent drying solution and processes therefor | Pending | 10-Jul-2020 | ||
| CA-3183083-A1 | A solvent drying solution and processes therefor | Pending | 10-Jul-2020 | ||
| CA-3182459-A1 | A salt recovery solution and processes of use thereof | Pending | 10-Jul-2020 | C02F1/265 |
Aquafortus Executive Team (5)
| Name | Title | Board Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Daryl Briggs | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | |
| Jessica Lam | Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer | |
| Shan Yong Ph.D | Chief Technical Officer | |
| Irina Zhabko | Financial Controller | |
| Steve Gluck Ph.D | Process Advisor |
Aquafortus Board Members (10)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Briggs | Aquafortus | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | |
| Jason Pontin | DCVC | Board Member | |
| Stephen van Helden | Novo Holdings | Board Member | |
| Thomas Ferguson | Burnt Island Ventures | Board Member |
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Aquafortus Investors (13)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrepid Financial Partners | Investment Bank | Minority | ||
| New Zealand Growth Capital Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Novo Holdings | Asset Manager | Minority | ||
| Burnt Island Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| DCVC | Venture Capital | Minority |
Aquafortus Investments (1)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperion Water Technologies | 13-Feb-2020 | Other Commercial Services |
Aquafortus FAQs
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When was Aquafortus founded?
Aquafortus was founded in 2015.
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Who is the founder of Aquafortus?
Daryl Briggs and Jessica Lam are the founders of Aquafortus.
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Who is the CEO of Aquafortus?
Daryl Briggs is the CEO of Aquafortus.
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Where is Aquafortus headquartered?
Aquafortus is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
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What is the size of Aquafortus?
Aquafortus has 30 total employees.
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What industry is Aquafortus in?
Aquafortus’s primary industry is Other Commercial Products.
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Is Aquafortus a private or public company?
Aquafortus is a Private company.
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What is Aquafortus’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Aquafortus is .
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How much funding has Aquafortus raised over time?
Aquafortus has raised $31.1M.
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Who are Aquafortus’s investors?
Intrepid Financial Partners, New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Novo Holdings, Burnt Island Ventures, and DCVC are 5 of 13 investors who have invested in Aquafortus.
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Who are Aquafortus’s competitors?
Arvia, Gradiant, and Veolia Energie ČR are competitors of Aquafortus.
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