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Capital for a System That Can No Longer Be Ignored

Water is becoming one of the defining constraints of the global economy.

Across industries and geographies, the stability of the hydrological cycle is under pressure. Scarcity, pollution, and climate disruption are no longer abstract risks—they are operational realities affecting supply chains, infrastructure, and long-term asset value.

At the same time, the world is underinvesting in the very solutions required to address this shift.

Aquius Capital exists to close that gap

We invest in the companies building the next generation of water systems—more efficient, more resilient, and fundamentally more sustainable. In doing so, we seek to generate strong financial returns while contributing to the restoration of one of the most critical foundations of economic activity.

Why This Moment Matters

Water is rapidly transitioning from an overlooked resource to a priced and strategic asset.

Regulation is tightening. Industrial demand is increasing. Climate impacts are accelerating. And yet, venture capital remains significantly underallocated to water innovation.

This creates a rare opportunity

A market of over €800 billion is being reshaped, while a new generation of technologies is reaching commercial maturity. Companies are ready to scale—but capital, expertise, and ecosystem support remain fragmented.

Aquius Capital is positioned at this inflection point.

The Power of the Aquius Ecosystem

Aquius is not just a fund. It is a curated ecosystem of capital, technology, and infrastructure players.

Our Limited Partners form the foundation of this ecosystem, but the platform extends further—bringing together:

• Water technology companies at the forefront of innovation
• Utilities and water authorities as launching customers and deployment partners
• Industrial corporates facing increasing water constraints
• Research institutions and engineering leaders shaping next-generation solutions

This network is not incidental. It is a core part of how Aquius creates value.

Through close collaboration with utilities and technology players, Aquius gains early visibility into emerging solutions, operational bottlenecks, and real-world demand. This enables:

• Proprietary deal flow, sourced directly from sector networks rather than competitive auctions
• Faster validation, through pilot projects and real-world testing environments
• Accelerated commercialisation, by connecting portfolio companies to early customers

In a sector where trust, validation, and system integration are critical, this ecosystem-driven model significantly reduces execution risk and shortens time to scale.

The Role of Our Investors

Our Limited Partners are not passive capital providers. They are active participants in shaping the future of water systems.

By joining Aquius, investors gain access to:

• A highly specialised investment platform in an underpenetrated sector
• A network of leading water technology companies and utilities
• Early insight into innovation pipelines and sector developments
• Opportunities to contribute strategically through expertise, networks, or co-investment

At the same time, they help enable something larger: the ability to bring solutions to market that would otherwise struggle to scale.

Water is a system-level challenge. It requires aligned capital, aligned incentives, and aligned partners.

A Different Kind of Investment Opportunity

Investing in water is not about short-term cycles. It is about positioning for a structural transition.

As water becomes increasingly valued—economically, politically, and environmentally—companies that enable its efficient and sustainable use will become embedded in essential systems.

This creates a distinct return profile:

• Exposure to critical infrastructure and regulated markets
• Strong demand driven by policy and physical necessity
• Clear exit pathways through strategic acquisition by utilities, engineering firms, and industrial players

At the same time, these investments generate measurable impact—improving water access, reducing pollution, restoring ecosystems, and strengthening climate resilience.

For Aquius, this is not a trade-off.
It is alignment.

Building Together

We believe that the most important investments are those that shape the systems we depend on.

By joining Aquius Capital, investors become part of a platform that is:

• Focused on one of the most critical and undercapitalised sectors
• Deeply embedded in the water technology and utility ecosystem
• Designed to deliver both financial performance and systemic impact

But equally important, they become part of a collective effort to restore balance to the global water cycle.

Aquius Capital is currently engaging with a select group of investors and strategic partners.

• We are building a network that combines:
• Long-term capital (!0+2 years)
• Deep sector expertise
• Direct access to technology developers and infrastructure operators