Apollo Funds Acquire Maverick Water Group

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NEW YORK and HOUSTON, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo Funds”) have acquired Maverick Water Group (“Maverick” or the “Company”), a Houston-based developer, owner and operator of alternative non-potable water systems that serve communities across Texas, from funds managed by Crosstimbers Capital Group (“Crosstimbers”). Maverick’s management team retains a minority stake and continues to operate the Company.

Founded in 2018, Maverick develops alternative water system assets, purpose-built in partnership with real estate development and industrial customers to support reliable non-potable water supply. With Apollo Funds’ support, the Company plans to continue scaling its platform and its significant near-term pipeline to meet accelerating demand for efficient, sustainable water infrastructure.

“Maverick has built a differentiated platform delivering long-term water solutions across some of the country’s fastest-growing markets,” said Jon Levinson, Managing Director, in Apollo’s Infrastructure Group. “Bringing to bear the scale of our infrastructure platform and deep industry expertise, we look forward to partnering with Maverick’s highly experienced team to support the Company and its customers through this next phase of growth.”

“We built Maverick to deliver reliable water solutions in regions where they are increasingly important, and we’re proud of the platform and the reputation our team has established,” said Dustin Kinder, Chief Executive Officer of Maverick Water Group. “Apollo shares our long-term vision for the business, and its partnership will enable us to continue investing in the innovative solutions our customers have come to expect from us. We’re excited about what we can accomplish together in this next chapter, and we’re grateful to the Crosstimbers team for all their support.”

“Resilient infrastructure, innovation, and stronger alignment with companies are all important elements of flourishing communities. That’s the belief we founded Maverick on,” said Trevor Brock, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Crosstimbers. “Dustin, Ben, and the team have built an exceptional business around it, with a culture to match. We’re grateful for their partnership and excited to watch Maverick continue to grow with Apollo.”

Apollo Funds have deployed more than $130 billion1 across infrastructure and infrastructure-related investments over the past five years, as the Global Industrial Renaissance continues to drive demand for modern and resilient physical infrastructure.

Guggenheim Securities acted as financial advisor to Maverick in connection with the transaction. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to Crosstimbers on the transaction. Vinson & Elkins LLP served as legal counsel to Apollo Funds on the transaction.

The deployment, commitment, or arrangement of capital into infrastructure investments is commensurate with Apollo’s proprietary Infrastructure Investment Classification Framework and Calculation Methodology (the “Methodology”). The Methodology, which is subject to change at any time without notice, sets forth certain categories of investments classified by Apollo as infrastructure investments. Only investments determined to be aligned with one or more categories of infrastructure investment in accordance with the Methodology are counted toward the deployment, commitment, or arrangement of capital. Under the Methodology, Apollo uses different calculation methodologies for different types of asset classes. For additional details on the Methodology, please refer to our website.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2026, Apollo had approximately $1.03 trillion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

About Maverick Water Group
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Maverick Water Group develops, owns and operates alternative water systems that deliver non-potable water to communities and data centers, industrial, energy and real estate customers across Texas. Through purpose-built, long-term contracted infrastructure, Maverick helps reduce costs and preserve scarce potable water supply in the nation’s fastest-growing regions. To learn more, please visit maverickwater.com.

About Crosstimbers Capital Group
Based in Houston, Texas, Crosstimbers Capital Group provides formation capital to scalable platform companies that acquire, develop, and operate hard assets. For more information, visit www.crosstimbers.com.

Contacts

Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0540
IR@apollo.com

Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com

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KKR and XPV Water Partners Agree to Sell Axius Water

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KKR and XPV Water Partners Agree to Sell Axius Water

May 4, 2026

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, a leading global investment firm, and XPV Water Partners, a leading water-focused investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell Axius Water (“Axius”) to CRH, a leading building materials company.

Formed in 2019 by KKR and XPV to unify high-potential companies across nutrient management, Axius has grown into a global leader in advanced water quality solutions.

“As pressures on global water systems intensify, water quality challenges in developed markets are mounting. We formed Axius alongside XPV to help address these challenges, bringing together specialized businesses into a scaled platform with real depth of talent and expertise,” said Kyle Matter, Managing Director and Head of North America Global Impact at KKR. “Purpose-built to meet a critical global need, Axius exemplifies our Global Impact strategy. We are proud of what Chris and the team have accomplished and believe CRH is the right choice to carry that momentum forward.”

“Over the past several years, we’ve assembled a talented team and a unique set of capabilities in water quality, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built with KKR and XPV. We’re excited to enter this next chapter with CRH, whose resources and reach will allow us to bring our solutions to even more communities facing these challenges,” said Chris McIntire, Axius Water CEO.

“Together with KKR, we’ve supported the company in building out its core scaling capabilities, enabling a broader deployment of water quality solutions that are needed to meet a growing demand,” said David Henderson, Managing Partner at XPV Water Partners. “We’re proud of the progress to date and believe CRH is well positioned to take that platform to the next level.”

The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About XPV Water Partners
XPV Water Partners is a team of experienced growth investors and business builders committed to making a difference in water. With more than US $1 billion in AUM, XPV leverages exceptional talent, deep industry knowledge, and a proven growth platform to rapidly scale businesses, generate superior returns for all stakeholders, and meaningfully contribute to a water-secure future. For more information, visit www.xpvwaterpartners.com.

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EQT to invest in Kelda Holdings, the parent company of Yorkshire Water

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EQT to invest in Kelda Holdings the parent company of Yorkshire Water

  • EQT has agreed to acquire a 42% shareholding in Kelda Holdings Limited, the parent company of Yorkshire Water, provider of critical water and wastewater services in the Yorkshire region of the UK
  • EQT is committed to investing further equity to support Yorkshire Water’s investment plan to deliver tangible improvements for customers and the environment  
  • This transaction underscores EQT’s commitment to investing in essential infrastructure and delivering sustainable and leading performance for mission-critical utility services over a long-term investment horizon

EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT Active Core Infrastructure strategy has agreed to acquire a 42% shareholding in Kelda Holdings Limited, the parent company of Yorkshire Water (“the Company”).  

Yorkshire Water provides essential water and wastewater services to approximately 5.5 million individual customers, serving over two million homes and 140,000 businesses. It operates nearly 700 treatment works, 120 reservoirs, and over 83,000 km of mains across the Yorkshire region.

This transaction takes place as the UK water sector enters a new phase of investment, following the latest regulatory price review. Yorkshire Water is investing significant capital to deliver sustained improvement whilst increasing accountability. EQT, alongside existing investors, will look to play a leadership role in driving progress.

Following completion of the transaction, EQT will work in partnership with its co-shareholders and the Company’s management team to deliver sustainable operational improvements for the benefit of customers and the environment.

EQT is committed to investing further equity to strengthen the Company’s balance sheet which will improve future financial resilience and support continued investment. EQT is also fully supportive of the plan to deliver the Company’s largest ever environmental investment program, with a total of £8.3 billion dedicated to improving services and upgrading infrastructure throughout the region between 2025 and 2030. This investment program will continue to drive a step change in environmental protection, infrastructure resilience and service quality for customers across the region, further supported by the hiring of over 1,000 new employees locally.

EQT’s investment thesis for this transaction is underpinned by an active ownership approach to support the Company in further enhancing environmental performance and service for customers, including advancements in digitization, whilst also fostering long-term investment and employment in the region. The transaction builds on EQT’s strong track record as a long-term partner to critical infrastructure businesses. Resource efficiency and circularity is a central investment theme for EQT’s infrastructure business, underpinned by extensive experience working with complex infrastructure builders, owners and operators, and partnering with governments and leading industrial players. EQT also brings a strong track record in the water sector and broader energy and environmental space, with its current portfolio including SAUR, a leading French drinking and wastewater management company, and Seven Seas Water Group, a multinational operator of decentralized water and wastewater treatment facilities in the USA.

Through its Private Capital and Infrastructure strategies, EQT has invested more than £10 billion of equity in UK-headquartered businesses directly, with more capital deployed through portfolio companies to date. The 13 UK-headquartered businesses, together with several major subsidiaries with a UK presence in EQT’s current portfolio, support around 36,000 high-quality jobs across the country.

Kunal Koya, Partner at EQT Infrastructure said: “Our strong track record as a long-term active owner of large infrastructure assets makes EQT a natural partner for Yorkshire Water. We believe that as a responsible private capital manager, EQT can play an important role in modernizing the UK’s water infrastructure, and the Company’s multi-year investment plan reflects that objective. Together with Yorkshire Water’s existing investors, we will support the sector’s reform agenda and deliver service improvements for customers across the region and transparency for all stakeholders.”

Vanda Murray, Chair, Yorkshire Water & Kelda Holdings said: “We are delighted that EQT has decided to invest in Yorkshire Water. That decision is a strong endorsement of the strategy we are executing, the business plan we have in place, and the quality and experience of our management team. We are making encouraging progress on “Doing Right by Yorkshire” as we continue to strengthen service, resilience and outcomes for customers and the environment, and EQT’s long-term, responsible approach to ownership is well aligned with our priorities. We look forward to working together as we build on that momentum and continue to deliver against our plans.”

Lord Stockwood, Minister for Investment, Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury said: “I warmly welcome this commitment from a leading global infrastructure investor. EQT’s decision to invest in the UK’s regulated water sector underlines the strength of our investment environment and the trust international partners place in the UK economy. It demonstrates that the UK remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for long‑term, sustainable investment.”

The acquisition is conditional upon approvals including anti-trust.

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Anders Invest invests in Genap

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Anders Invest has acquired a 49% stake in Genap, based in ’s-Heerenberg. Genap delivers custom-made liner and water storage systems for horticulture, agriculture and civil engineering and infrastructure (GWW). The company generates annual revenue of approximately €25 million and employs over 100 people.

For decades, Genap has been a leading player in the field of water and liquid storage. From its headquarters and main production facility in ’s-Heerenberg, and its second production location in Steenwijk, the company develops high-quality liner solutions used worldwide. These range from water silos and basins for greenhouse horticulture to sealing solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects and manure storage systems in the agricultural sector.

Genap’s strength lies in the combination of in-house material processing, craftsmanship and deep technical expertise. Plastics such as HDPE and LLDPE are processed internally and extensively tested in the laboratory, where R&D and certified welding processes ensure consistent and verifiable quality. Within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector, Genap works on major projects, from roads and tunnels to the sealing of landfills. The company installs large areas of waterproof geomembranes, sometimes more than 100,000 m² per project. Genap particularly distinguishes itself through a capability mastered by only a few parties: the skilled installation of these waterproof layers in wet conditions.

Genap supplies and installs its systems worldwide, supported by a network of its own locations and partners. For the international horticulture market, the company has local production and installation capabilities in, among others, Canada and Mexico. This keeps lead times short and enables projects in those regions to be managed directly and efficiently. In the agricultural sector, Genap has been providing reliable manure storage systems for decades. These solutions align with increasingly stringent regulations and play an important role in reducing odor and CO2 emissions.

Dick van Regteren will remain in place as CEO and shareholder. With Anders Invest’s participation, Genap will focus on further professionalizing the organization, expanding international production capacity, and continuing to develop solutions for water and manure storage and liner systems for the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

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Altor acquires a majority stake in Evac and partners with management

elsinki / Stockholm, December 8, 2025. Altor Fund VI and Altor ACT I (jointly “Altor”) has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Evac Holding Oy (“Evac”), a global leader in integrated water and waste management systems for marine and land-based use-cases, from Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading mid-market investors (“Bridgepoint”). Evac’s management will reinvest alongside Altor. Altor will work closely with Evac’s management to support their growth ambitions across segments and products. The company will benefit from Altor’s strong industrial heritage and track record of supporting industrial companies in the marine segment, including Aalborg Industries, Navico and Wrist Ship Supply.

Evac was founded in 1979 and has since evolved into a global leader in end-to-end cleantech solutions for marine, off-shore and land-based industries. Evac specialises in mission-critical water, waste management and vessel protection systems that enable the world’s navies, cruise operators and commercial fleets to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland with approximately 550 employees, presence in more than 70 countries and a world-class global service network. Evac is the preferred choice by the most sophisticated and demanding ship owners and yards. Evac’s diversified marine and land-based customer base is found across cruise, naval, merchant, yacht and other marine segments.

“We are pleased to welcome Altor as our new partner, we are confident that we will benefit from their strong track record of supporting industrial businesses. Evac is driven by a strong focus on innovation, and we strive to pioneer the technology and sustainability transformation of our industry. As we embark on our next chapter, we want to thank Bridgepoint for their support. We are well-positioned and ready to keep on building on our leading position with Altor on board,” said Björn Ullbro, CEO of Evac Group.

“From our very first encounter, we have been highly impressed by Björn and the entire management team at Evac. It is rare to come across a company like Evac with excellence and strong performance in its products and segments. Björn and the team have built a strong company fit for the future with innovation at the core of their success. As we move forward together, we look forward to supporting the team in driving growth from continued product innovation and M&A” said Bengt Maunsbach, Partner and Head of Industrials at Altor.

The investment is made through Altor Fund VI, and Altor ACT I. Altor ACT I is a EUR 1.1bn climate-focused companion fund to Altor Fund VI. Altor ACT I focuses on the green transition and targets investment opportunities within decarbonization and circularity.

Altor was advised by DNB Carnegie (M&A Advisor) and Krogerus (Lead Legal Advisor).

About Altor

Since inception, the family of Altor funds has raised more than EUR 12 billion in total commitments. The funds have invested in more than 100 companies. The investments have been made in medium-sized companies predominantly in the Nordic and DACH regions with the aim to create value through growth initiatives and operational improvements. Among current and past investments are Silo AI, Mandatum, Piab, Wrist Ship Supply and Aalborg Industries.

About Evac

Evac is a global leader in integrated water, waste and wastewater management solutions, as well as corrosion protection and marine growth prevention systems, for the marine, offshore and land-based construction industries. Guided by our promise Nothing to waste, we help customers cut waste, save water and lower emissions, supporting the shift toward more circular and sustainable operations.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company operates through offices in 13 countries across four continents and a network of representatives in more than 70 countries worldwide.

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Bridgepoint to sell Evac, a global market-leading provider of cleantech solutions for marine and land-based applications

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Bridgepoint, one of the world’s leading mid-market investors, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to fully divest its investment in Evac, to Altor Equity Partners.

Evac is the global market leader in integrated water and waste management, corrosion protection, and marine growth prevention systems – mission-critical technologies that enable the world’s navies, cruise operators and commercial fleets to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company has a global installed base spanning tens of thousands of vessels and has a market-leading aftermarket offering. The company has delivered strong financial performance, with EBITDA set to reach c.€47 million in 2025 on the back of strong market activity and major naval spending programmes.

Under Bridgepoint’s ownership, Evac has broadened its product portfolio through a combination of in-house R&D and six strategic acquisitions, while significantly building out its aftermarket capabilities. This has reinforced its position as the industry’s most comprehensive full-suite provider and enabled a shift towards a more recurring revenue model, with aftermarket and services now representing over two-thirds of total revenue. Evac’s evolution has drawn on Bridgepoint’s extensive sector expertise in scaling advanced industrials companies, and specifically environmental and water management services, including previous investments such as Miya Water and Ponant.

Björn Ullbro, CEO of Evac, said: “We have transformed Evac into a strong, efficient and ambitious global player. This transaction marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Evac, and we look forward to working with Altor to accelerate our growth and deliver value to customers worldwide. The demand for sustainable solutions in our markets is accelerating at a pace we’ve never seen before. This momentum creates an exceptional opportunity for Evac to scale our innovations and deliver even greater value to customers worldwide.”

Patrick Fox, Senior Partner and Christopher Bley, Partner and Co-Head of Nordics at Bridgepoint, said: “During our ownership, Evac has developed into a truly global leader with a differentiated portfolio and a highly resilient aftermarket business. Our targeted M&A programme has expanded capabilities in core niches, strengthened Evac’s global footprint and created meaningful commercial synergies across the group. We are proud of the progress achieved together with the management team and believe the company is exceptionally well positioned for its next phase of growth.”

Over the past 30 years, Bridgepoint has been committed to the Nordic region having backed and supported nearly 30 platform investments. Evac marks the 4th successful exit in the last two years, having previously sold Diaverum in 2023 and partially exited Vitamin Well and Oris Dental in 2024.

The transaction is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Bridgepoint was advised by Citigroup Global Markets (M&A Advisor), EY (Financial, Tax, and Tech Due Diligence), Avance (Legal Advisor), and McKinsey (Commercial Due Diligence).

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Emerald Announces €60 Million First Close of Global Water Fund II

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Zürich, Switzerland – Emerald Technology Ventures, a globally recognized venture capital firm with two decades of water-sector leadership, announced the first close of its Global Water Fund II at €60 million, marking a significant milestone in the fund’s mission to advance water innovation worldwide. The fund’s anchor investors are Veralto Corporation (NYSE: VLTO) – a newly independent global leader in water analytics and treatment – and Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) – a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. SKion Water and Oxy Technology Ventures rounded out the first closing, underscoring a broad coalition of industry leaders backing the venture. This diverse investor base – spanning water technology, specialty chemicals, and energy – highlights the urgent, cross-sector commitment to solving global water challenges.

Global Water Fund II is targeting a total size of €150–180 million. The fund will accelerate innovation across the entire water value chain by investing in early to growth stage companies worldwide that are developing solutions in infrastructure and business resilience, advanced treatment, reuse, digitally enhanced monitoring, prediction, decision making and automation as well as technologies to address emerging contaminants.

“As climate and infrastructure shocks intensify, resilience in our water systems is essential. From smarter monitoring to advanced treatment, digital and AI-driven technologies are unlocking new efficiencies and insights. Yet, they also remind us of water’s critical role in enabling innovation itself, from cooling the very data centers that power these tools to sustaining life and industry alike,” said Dr. Helge DaebelPartner at Emerald and longstanding head of its water practice. “The strong backing from industry leaders in this first close will help us supercharge startups and scaleups that both safeguard and optimize this precious resource.”

“At Veralto, we believe that safeguarding one of the world’s most vital resources—water—requires bold collaboration and innovation that is sustainable. Our anchor investment in Emerald’s Global Water Fund II reflects our deep commitment to accelerating breakthrough technologies that address the urgent realities of water scarcity, treatment, and reuse. By partnering across sectors, we’re not only investing in solutions—we’re helping build a future where water sustains people, communities, and the planet we share,”  said Melissa Aquino, SVP and Chief Segment Officer, Water Quality at Veralto.

“As a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention, Ecolab has delivered innovation and business growth for more than a century,” said Dan LeCloux, executive vice president Research, Development & Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, Ecolab. “As an investor in the inaugural Global Water Fund, we are excited to continue our important work with Emerald Technology Ventures supporting innovation in the global water sector.”

The new fund builds on the success of Emerald’s inaugural Global Water Fund, which closed in 2020 with $100 million in commitments from top-tier investors including Temasek, Microsoft, Ecolab and SKion Water. Emerald’s first water fund has catalyzed multiple water-tech success stories, leveraging the firm’s unique track record in the sector – which includes successful exits of portfolio companies to industry giants such as SUEZ, Xylem and BASF. Another measure of its success has been the fund’s facilitation of key collaborations between corporations and start-ups/scale-ups, such as the work that Microsoft has accomplished with Kilimo and FIDO. This proven platform and expertise give the new fund a running start in identifying high-impact water innovations.

With its first close secured, Emerald is poised to deploy capital into innovative companies that help safeguard the world’s most vital resource. The firm notes that interest in the fund has been strong. “We are thrilled to see such a strong response from market leaders,” said Daebel. “It’s a clear signal that water innovation is not only a pressing global need, but also an attractive investment opportunity. Together with our partners, we are committed to scaling the solutions that will shape a more sustainable water future.”


More on water at Emerald:

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The water risk is real – with Eliza Roberts, Microsoft

Emerald Leads SGD 8 Million Investment in SG Enviro, Driving Advanced Industrial Wastewater Treatment in SE Asia

About Emerald Technology Ventures

Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm, founded in 2000, that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with four current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.

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Bold Ideas. Bright Future.  www.emerald.vc

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AURELIUS to acquire Xylem Inc.’s international smart meter division

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  • Definitive agreement reached for the acquisition of Xylem Inc.’s metering assets outside of North America
  • AURELIUS’ latest transaction involving a Fortune 500 company
  • The division generated approximately $250m in revenues in 2024 and employs more than 800 people

London/Luxembourg, October 2, 2025 – AURELIUS Private Equity Mid-Market Buyout has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Xylem Inc.’s water and heat metering assets outside of North America.

Xylem Inc. is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company whose 23,000 employees delivered revenue of $8.6bn in 2024. Its international smart meters division, Sensus International, contributed approximately $250m to the group in 2024.

Sensus International, with a 130-year heritage, manufactures and sells mechanical and static water and heat meters, predominantly for residential markets in Europe. It operates manufacturing from two sites in Germany, where about one-half of its 800 employees are located, and one site in Slovakia.

This acquisition will mark AURELIUS’ latest transaction with a Fortune 500 counterparty.

AURELIUS’ confidence for the prospects of this business is based on the positive market trends driven by the accelerated roll-out of smart meters, as well as an impressive heritage and installed base to leverage in future. Extending its product range will only enhance its growth potential and ability to serve customers. Moreover, following completion of the carve-out, AURELIUS’ dedicated in-house operations advisory team AURELIUS WaterRise will work with management on identified levers to further increase efficiency and streamline processes.

Andrzej Cebrat, Managing Director AURELIUS Funds IV and V, says: “After our recent definitive agreements to buy FIAMM Energy Technologies in Italy and Landis+Gyr’s business in EMEA, we have now signed yet another deal, this time with Xylem. Based on AURELIUS’ extensive experience with reducing complexity and optimising operational performance, there are so many things we can help our new portfolio company achieve.”

Tristan Nagler, Partner at AURELIUS Investment Advisory, says: “We are delighted to have been selected by Xylem to acquire Sensus International, and are looking forward to establishing the business as a standalone organisation that can continue to deliver world-class solutions in the best interest of its many customers, suppliers and employees. We are ready to get to work with the Sensus International management team.”

The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

AURELIUS was advised by Raymond James (M&A), Freshfields (Legal), CIL Management Consultants (Commercial), FTI Consulting (Financial), KPMG (Tax), and Aon (Insurance).

About AURELIUS

AURELIUS is a global private equity investor, distinguished and widely recognised for its operational approach. It focuses on private markets, in particular Private Equity and Private Debt. Its key investment platforms include AURELIUS Opportunities V, AURELIUS European Opportunities IV, AUR Portfolio III and AURELIUS Growth Investments (Wachstumskapital). AURELIUS has been growing significantly in recent years, especially expanding its global footprint, and today employs more than 400 professionals in 9 offices spanning Europe and North America.

AURELIUS is a renowned specialist for complex investments with operational improvement potential such as carve-outs, platform build-ups or succession solutions as well as bespoke financing solutions. To date, AURELIUS has completed more than 300 transactions, and has built a strong track record of delivering attractive returns to its investors. Its approach is characterised by its uncompromising focus on operational excellence and an unrivalled ability to efficiently execute highly complex transactions.

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Emerald Invests in Waterly: Enabling the Digital Transformation of North America’s Water Infrastructure

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Zurich, Switzerland – Global climate tech leader Emerald has invested in a $4 million Series A financing round for Waterly, a US-based software company digitizing the operations of water and wastewater utilities across North America. Emerald is participating in the round, which was led by Burnt Island Ventures.

Founded in 2020 by industry veteran Chris Sosnowski, Waterly replaces outdated clipboard-and-spreadsheet workflows with a mobile-first, cloud-native software platform designed specifically for the needs of utility operators. In just five years, the company has scaled to support over 5,000 users and more than 1,000 water and wastewater systems, including industry leader American Water.

“Waterly is solving one of the water sector’s most entrenched problems with elegance and empathy: how to make digital transformation accessible to thousands of utilities still operating with pen and paper,” said Clayton MacDougald, Investment Director at Emerald. “Chris and his team have built an intuitive, secure, and scalable platform that’s beloved by operators—and we’re excited to support their mission of bringing smart water tools to every corner of the market.”

Simplifying Operations, Empowering Operators

Waterly’s flagship product, Rounds, digitizes data collection during facility rounds, transforming it into a structured, auditable dataset used for compliance reporting, operational insights, and organizational memory. It is compatible with SCADA and manual inputs, and is actively used by operators on smartphones and tablets on a daily basis, becoming in essence an extension of the operational team.

Water data entry in the Waterly phone app.

Expanding Suite of Solutions

Waterly’s expansion includes an integrated asset management module (Assets) acquired through the 2024 acquisition of OpWorks, and an Enterprise offering that aggregates operational data across utility portfolios.

Across its product lines, Waterly’s design principle is clear: build for operators, not IT teams. Its intuitive interface and rapid onboarding—often requiring just hours, not months—have become key differentiators in a fragmented market.

Targeting Underserved Markets with Strong Economics

Waterly is actively digitizing a vast and underserved segment: more than 80% of water and wastewater systems in North America still use manual methods for data tracking. The company focuses on a variety of customer segments from small to large utilities, contract operators and investor-owned utilities along with several industrial customers. Its pricing, based on treated flow rather than seat licenses, makes it especially attractive to budget-conscious customers.

Waterly CEO Chris Sosnowski

Driving Toward a Smarter, Safer Water Future

This financing will support Waterly’s continued investment in product development, customer success, and go-to-market expansion.

From Chris Sosnowski, CEO:

“Waterly started with a simple belief: water operators deserve better tools. It’s been amazing to see how much we’ve been able to change with just a small team and a lot of heart. Now, with Burnt Island Ventures and Emerald in our corner, we’re ready to go even bigger—helping thousands more water and wastewater heroes do their jobs with less stress and more confidence to deliver safer, smarter service to their communities.”

With water utilities under increasing pressure to modernize, Waterly is positioned as the digital operating system for a sector long overdue for transformation.


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About Emerald Technology Ventures

Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm, founded in 2000, that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with four current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.

This is Emerald.

Bold Ideas. Bright Future.  www.emerald.vc

CONTACT FOR EMERALD:

info@emerald.vc

About Waterly

Many in the water industry want to move away from outdated water data collection methods but switching to a modern solution is historically expensive and cumbersome. At Waterly, we help the water industry make this switch by implementing an affordable, easyto-use water-specific software solution in days, not months, without breaking the bank. Waterly

Contact

Mandy Sosnowski | Business Manager | 833-492-8370 | mandy@waterly.co

About Burnt Island Ventures

Burnt Island Ventures is the world’s leading venture capital firm focused exclusively on water technology, leveraging specialized expertise and comprehensive global deal flow to identify, fund, and scale breakthrough water innovations. The firm’s dedicated water investment platform connects capital with the world’s best water entrepreneurs, accelerating technologies that ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable water for communities and industries facing unprecedented water challenges.

Emerald Leads SGD 8 Million Investment in SG Enviro, Driving Advanced Industrial Wastewater Treatment in SE Asia

Emerald

Singapore – Emerald Technology Ventures, a global leader in climate-tech venture capital, has announced a strategic investment in SG Enviro (SGE), a Singapore-based industrial wastewater engineering firm. The SGD 8 million investment, led by Emerald, will support SGE’s expansion across Southeast Asia and the development and integration of proprietary technologies in its solution portfolio.

Founded in 2018 by environmental engineer Guah Eng Hock, SGE specializes in designing, integrating, and operating industrial wastewater treatment technologies tailored to Southeast Asia’s unique requirements.

SG Enviro Management Team

Emerald’s investment aligns with its strategy of fostering collaborations among its portfolio companies as well as corporates to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies. SGE will benefit from partnerships with other Emerald-backed global technology firms. It can differentiate itself by integrating leading edge technologies, while these tech companies benefit from accessing a growing yet distant market in SEA via a trusted partner.

“We look forward to connecting our global portfolio of water tech entrepreneurs with SG Enviro’s strong execution and operation capabilities,” said Dr. Helge Daebel, Head of Emerald’s Water Practice and new member of SGE’s Board. “Together, we can bring world-class solutions to Southeast Asia’s industries – where the need for water resilience has never been more urgent.”

SGE’s notable projects include the deployment of a large-scale AOP at an oil storage facility in Singapore, treating thousands of cubic meters of phenol-laden wastewater daily. The company has also secured contracts for retrofitting biogas wastewater systems at livestock farms and providing ongoing operations and maintenance services, establishing a recurring revenue model.

The investment will enable SGE to expand its footprint in Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian markets, where industrial wastewater treatment infrastructure is in high demand.

“This investment marks a significant milestone for us,” said Guah Eng Hock, Founder and CEO. “It not only validates our belief that industrial water treatment in Asia requires region-specific, practical engineering – it also gives us Emerald’s support with curated global access to leading edge technologies to help us be more efficient in our operations and better serve their customers. Their network will also help us to scale up and create real impact across Southeast Asia.”


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About Emerald Technology Ventures

Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm, founded in 2000, that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with four current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and five third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups.

This is Emerald.

Bold Ideas. Bright Future.  www.emerald.vc

CONTACT FOR EMERALD:

info@emerald.vc

About SG Enviro

SG Enviro Pte Ltd is a Singapore based company adopting the latest emerging sustainable environmental technology. The application of Engineering, Procurement and Construction ( EPC ) approach weave our versatile proprietary innovation in advanced oxidation processes for industrial wastewater treatment. This allows us to integrate and tailor our products to meet the clients wastewater concerns whilst reducing our ecological footprint on society.

SG Enviro Website