WaterEquity is an asset manager dedicated to mobilizing private investment in the water and sanitation sector. We invest in financial institutions, enterprises, and infrastructure in emerging and frontier markets delivering safe water and sanitation solutions to low-income populations. Since 2016, WaterEquity has raised more than $470M + in committed investment capital across five funds, reaching over 7 million people with access to safe water or sanitation.
WaterEquity’s infrastructure fund targets investments in water supply and sanitation infrastructure in emerging markets and has a $100 million dollar pool of capital for investment-ready infrastructure projects and growth companies.
Equity investments in projects and companies across the water value chain:
Focus on three impact areas:
What We Offer:
Investment Instruments: Equity, Mezzanine & Debt(opportunistically only and on a limited basis)
Ticket Size: $2M – $15M
Equity Stake: Minority Ownership
Investment Period: 5-7 years
Geographic Focus: Global, emerging market countries. Priority markets include Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, and South Africa
What We Look For:
Project Investments:
Construction stage equity financing for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for the sourcing, treatment, and distribution of water, and collection, treatment, and reuse of wastewater and fecal sludge. Focus include s Municipal PPPs, Commercial & Industrial Projects, and Project Platforms.
Growth Company Investments:
On-balance sheet investments via equity or equity-like instruments into businesses with scalable business models that offer proven technologies, products, and services in water and sanitation
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WaterEquity has announced its first growth equity investment in SunCulture, a Kenya-based solar-powered water pump company, to expand rural water access in Africa.
SunCulture offers an affordable alternative to diesel and manual water pumps. Designed for irrigation, the pumps are also used by more than 90% of customers to access groundwater for drinking, cooking, and cleaning—helping rural households meet daily water needs more reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. WaterEquity’s investment will enable SunCulture to scale its operations and deepen its impact—aiming to expand water access to millions of farmers and their families in rural Africa.
Apply for Funding
Qualified investment candidates can indicate their interest through our online application form below.
Project Development Support
Looking for early project development support? WaterConnect partners with infrastructure developers, utilities, engineering firms, technology companies, and equipment suppliers operating in low- and middle-income countries to co-develop water and sanitation infrastructure resilience projects, bringing them from concept to financial close.
Contact
For questions or to contact our team, please email: infrastructure@waterequity.com