Aquaworks

Based in South Korea, Aquaworks operates in the water treatment sector, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in water management. Aquaworks, founded in 2019, is headquartered in Daegu, South Korea, specializing in advanced water treatment solutions. In April 2025, the company raised KRW 500 million in funding from Korea Credit Guarantee Fund to enhance its product offerings. The founder's background in engineering and previous ventures in environmental technology have shaped the company’s focus on sustainable water management.

Aquaworks has successfully completed one deal since its inception, with its latest funding being pivotal for its future projects. Aquaworks specializes in advanced water treatment solutions, focusing on high-efficiency aerators and reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Their flagship products include an innovative aeration system designed to address various inefficiencies found in traditional aerators, achieving up to 98% recovery rates while mitigating scaling and microbial contamination. The company also offers high-recovery rate RO systems that facilitate significant energy savings of up to 35%, utilizing standardized high-quality equipment and membranes.

Additional offerings encompass desalination facilities, mobile water treatment units, and wastewater treatment and reuse systems, all designed to enhance operational efficiency and ensure a safe water supply. Aquaworks serves a diverse client base spanning various sectors, including food production and municipal water management, across international markets in Asia and beyond. Aquaworks generates revenue through the sale and installation of its specialized water treatment systems, employing a business-to-business (B2B) model that caters primarily to industrial clients and municipalities. The company engages in direct transactions with clients, offering tailored solutions designed to meet specific water treatment needs.

Revenue streams include initial sales of equipment and subsequent maintenance contracts, ensuring ongoing support and efficiency optimization for clients. Their pricing structure reflects the complexity and customization of their systems, with variations depending on the specific technology and configuration selected by the client. Aquaworks plans to utilize the KRW 500 million raised in April 2025 for a demonstration project aimed at replacing public sewage water treatment plants' aerators with highly efficient systems. The company is also focused on expanding its reach into new markets, particularly targeting regions in Southeast Asia by 2026.

Upcoming products in development include next-generation aerators and energy-efficient RO systems, expected to launch alongside the geographic expansion efforts.