Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Real Estate (& Construction) • Investment Management • Nanotechnology |
PureTerra Ventures is a specialized Venture Capital firm with a focus on investing in disruptive water technologies aimed at producing a positive social impact. The firm is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and also operates out of Shanghai. Leveraging their significant entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record in boosting sales, PureTerra Ventures positions itself not only as a financial investor but also as a strategic partner in the global water technology market. Their unique value proposition is strengthened by their access to the largest network of distributors, utilities, government departments, blue-chip companies, and other pivotal entities within the Chinese water market. This network is actively utilized to enhance the commercial success of their portfolio companies. The firm commits to investing in early-stage startups that showcase potential for high growth and alignment with their mission of tackling the challenges faced due to insufficient, excessive, or contaminated water supplies. By providing funding to environmentally conscious enterprises, particularly those with advanced scientific hardware or AI-driven software solutions ready for commercial scaling, PureTerra Ventures aims to help prevent breaches of planetary boundaries and create a climate-resilient world. The firm's website showcases case studies of startups that have been backed by PureTerra Ventures, reflecting a commitment to disruptive water innovation and talented entrepreneurs. Beneficiaries of their investment include companies developing technologies from rapid microbial detection tools to cloud platforms automating wastewater pipe assessment and systems for low-emission decentralized wastewater treatment. PureTerra Ventures prides itself on having a team with an impactful combination of water experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and knowledgeable investors, who together offer practical advice to water entrepreneurs on scaling their technologies globally.