Emerald Technology Ventures reaches €100M for water-focused fund
Emerald Technology Ventures, a Zurich-based venture capital firm recognized for more than two decades of leadership in the global water sector, has announced that it has reached the €100 million milestone for its latest water-focused investment vehicle. The achievement underscores the firm’s position as a specialist backer of advanced water technologies and sustainability-driven innovation.
Two decades of water-sector leadership
Founded in Switzerland, Emerald Technology Ventures has built a track record of investing in companies that tackle critical challenges across the water value chain, including water treatment, leak detection, digital water management, and industrial water efficiency. Over the past twenty years, the firm has partnered with utilities, industrial players, and technology providers to accelerate the commercialization of cutting-edge solutions.
The new fund, which has now passed the €100 million mark, is designed to support high-growth startups that can help address mounting pressures on global water systems driven by climate change, urbanization, and aging infrastructure. By combining sector expertise with a global network of corporate partners, Emerald aims to provide portfolio companies with both capital and strategic market access.
Strategic focus on climate resilience and digitalization
The latest vehicle will target technologies that improve the resilience and efficiency of water networks, such as advanced sensors, AI-powered analytics, and IoT platforms for real-time monitoring. It will also look at solutions that reduce industrial water consumption, enable circular water use, and cut greenhouse gas emissions associated with water and wastewater operations.
By reaching the €100 million threshold, Emerald Technology Ventures strengthens its capacity to back early and growth-stage companies that can scale globally. The fund’s momentum reflects rising investor interest in the water-tech segment, as governments and corporations seek practical tools to meet increasingly strict regulatory and sustainability targets.
With this milestone, the Zurich-based firm reinforces its role as a key financial and strategic partner for innovators working at the intersection of climate technology and water infrastructure, a space expected to see accelerating demand in the coming decade.