- Acquired by GES (Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.), Aug 2021
- Raised $4.5M Undisclosed Round led by Triveni Engineering & Industries, Jul 2012
- Raised $2.9M grant, Feb 2009
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
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- 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.
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External links
| Website | www.aqwise.com |
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| linkedin.com/company/831565 | |
| facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Aqwise-Extending-Natur |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Aqwise - Wise Water Technologies Ltd. |
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| Founded | 2000-9 |
| Employees (exact) | 64 |
| Offices | Antiguo Cuscatlán; Ciudad de México; Hartberg; New Delhi; Lodi; Studham; Sneek |
| Status reason | Acquired (Inactive) by BlueGen on Aug 2021 - closed due to acquisition |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by GES (Global Environmental Solutions Ltd.) 2021-08
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Patents
| EPO | 16 |
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Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 2 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | aqwise.com |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 12 |
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Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 513016519 |
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| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2000-09-28 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 8 — charge (7), annual_report (1) |
| Registered address | שדרות מנחם בגין 35 טירת כרמל |
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