Aqwise

A global leader in the development and implementation of innovative biological water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial and municipal markets.

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by GES (Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.)
Acquired Yokne'am Illit, Israel Founded 2000
Last updated 2026-07-23
Total raised
$15.0M
Last: Undisclosed Round 2018-09
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2000
Headcount
64
HQ
Yokne'am Illit, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Aqwise is a leading provider of biofilm-based biological processes designed to increase the capacity and efficiency of BOD and nutrient removal in water and wastewater treatment plants. The company's proprietary AGAR® (Attached Growth Airlift Reactor) technology is used worldwide for rapid, scalable and economical upgrade of existing plants as well as for new plants which require a limited footprint and process stability. Aqwise offers a diverse portfolio of integrated solutions, including aerobic (AGAR® MBBR, AGAR® IFAS) and anaerobic (DACS®, DACS® DANA) processes, and provides services ranging from process design to full turnkey projects. Their solutions are implemented in over 35 countries for various industries including food & beverage, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals, and oil & gas, as well as for municipal clients. Aqwise also operates a biological groundwater treatment facility in Israel that removes nitrates from well water without any brine residue.

Funding history · 5 rounds · $15.0M total

2018-08
Undisclosed Round Undisclosed
★ MoreVC
2012-07
Undisclosed Round $4.5M
★ Triveni Engineering & Industries
2009-02
Grant $2.9M
2008-02
Undisclosed Round $3.6M
★ MoreVC★ Elron Ventures★ AHMSA Steel Israel
2004-12
Undisclosed Round $4.0M

Headcount over time

From 61 (2018-10) to 80 (2026-07) · +19 (+31%) · 40 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
800 2018-10 2026-07

Q&A

What is Aqwise's primary business?
Aqwise develops and implements biological water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial and municipal markets, focusing on increasing biochemical oxygen demand and nutrient removal capacity.
When was Aqwise acquired and by whom?
Aqwise was acquired by BlueGen in August 2021.
What is Aqwise's proprietary technology?
Aqwise's proprietary technology is the Attached Growth Airlift Reactor (AGAR), which integrates fixed-film and suspended-growth technologies for efficient biomass growth and oxygen transfer.
What was the total amount of funding raised by Aqwise?
Aqwise raised a total of $15,000,000 across its funding rounds.
When was Aqwise founded?
Aqwise was founded in September 2000.
Which investors participated in Aqwise's March 2008 funding round?
In March 2008, Aqwise received funding from Elron Ventures and MoreVC.
What type of funding did Aqwise receive in March 2009?
In March 2009, Aqwise received a Grant from the European Union Eureka R&D program.
Where is Aqwise headquartered?
Aqwise is headquartered in Yokne'am Illit, Israel.

Team · 2

Eytan Levy
Founder · Co-founder
Ronen Shechter
Founder · Co-founder

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Climate TechSustainable Water SolutionsWater for Industry & Residential UsesIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Technologies
Biologicals
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingProcess IndustriesChemicals & PetrochemicalsHybrid IndustriesPulp & PaperFood & BeveragesHealthcare & Life SciencesLife SciencesPharmaceuticalsEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementUtilitiesWater Utilities
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

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External links

Websitewww.aqwise.com
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/831565
Facebookfacebook.com/pages/category/Community/Aqwise-Extending-Natur

Identifiers & details

Legal nameAqwise - Wise Water Technologies Ltd.
Founded2000-9
Employees (exact)64
OfficesAntiguo Cuscatlán; Ciudad de México; Hartberg; New Delhi; Lodi; Studham; Sneek
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by BlueGen on Aug 2021 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by GES (Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.) 2021-08

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO16

Publications (Crossref)

Works2

Web history (Wayback)

Domainaqwise.com

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains12

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)513016519
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2000-09-28
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2025
Active charges / liens0
Registry events8 — charge (7), annual_report (1)
Registered addressשדרות מנחם בגין 35 טירת כרמל

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