VAM WaterTech: Leading Water Innovation with New Investor Support
Deal News | Jan 06, 2025 | SWEN Capital
VAM WaterTech, a Dutch specialist in water purification and recycling systems for the agri-food industry, has been acquired by ORAXYS and SWEN Capital Partners, alongside Managing Director Hans Blaak. Founded in 1995 by Eduard van Antwerpen, VAM WaterTech is renowned for its modular systems that significantly reduce water use in industrial processes. The investment from ORAXYS, which specializes in environmentally-friendly product firms, and SWEN Capital, a leading French investment firm, aims to expand VAM's reach into European, North American, and Asian markets. The acquisition aligns with ORAXYS's strategy to foster European growth in eco-friendly solutions, as VAM becomes the fifth investment of the ORAXYS Environment 2 fund.
Sectors
- Environmental Technology
- Private Equity
- Agri-food Industry
Geography
- Netherlands – VAM WaterTech is based in the Netherlands.
- Europe – The primary geographic focus of the investment is to accelerate VAM WaterTech's growth across European markets.
- Northern America and Asia – Future growth and expansion plans include these regions as target markets for VAM WaterTech's technologies.
Industry
- Environmental Technology – VAM WaterTech is involved in designing and manufacturing water purification systems, contributing to efficient water use.
- Private Equity – The acquisition of VAM WaterTech involves private equity firms ORAXYS and SWEN Capital Partners as major stakeholders.
- Agri-food Industry – VAM WaterTech's solutions are tailored for the agri-food sector, especially in reducing water consumption.
Financials
- – The financial details of the investment were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAM WaterTech | Target Company | Company | A company specializing in water purification and recycling equipment for the agri-food industry. |
| ORAXYS | Lead Investor | Company | A European private equity firm focusing on environmentally-friendly SMEs. |
| SWEN Capital Partners | Co-Investor | Company | A leading French private markets investment firm. |
| Eduard van Antwerpen | Exiting Founder | Person | Founder of VAM WaterTech, who exits through this transaction. |
| Hans Blaak | Managing Director and Co-Investor | Person | Managing Director of VAM WaterTech and part of the acquiring group. |
| Mimi Lamote | Industrial Team Partner | Person | Partner at ORAXYS involved in the transaction. |