Invest-NL has committed $11.6 million to PureTerra Ventures Fund II, a venture capital fund entirely focused on advancing innovative solutions in the water sector. PureTerra Ventures, based in the Netherlands, is recognized as the country’s only fund exclusively dedicated to supporting water-related technologies and enterprises. This investment is intended to scale innovations that play a critical role in climate adaptation, sustainability, and water management.
Water at the Heart of Climate and Sustainability Challenges
Water is increasingly central to societal and environmental challenges, including climate adaptation, drought mitigation, water quality, and circularity in industrial processes. Despite the urgency, funding for water innovations has historically lagged due to long development cycles and high capital requirements. By directing resources to PureTerra Ventures, Invest-NL seeks to bridge this financing gap, providing the necessary capital to support sustainable and future-proof water systems.
Urgency for a Global Water Transition
The global water cycle faces mounting pressures from drought, pollution, and unsustainable usage, with the Netherlands experiencing particular challenges. Alarmingly, less than 1% of Dutch surface water currently meets European quality standards, highlighting the immediate need for comprehensive water management strategies. Experts argue that achieving a water transition—modernizing systems to be both resilient and efficient—depends on ensuring access to sufficient financing for innovation and infrastructure.
Strengthening the Dutch Water Ecosystem
PureTerra Ventures invests in water technologies worldwide, focusing on companies that enhance water efficiency, safety, and cleanliness in industrial applications. While its investments span international markets, the fund maintains strong ties to the Netherlands, helping both domestic startups and global water companies establish a presence in the country. PureTerra collaborates closely with research institutions, water utilities, and industry stakeholders, fostering a connected ecosystem that supports technological development and commercial scale-up.
Scaling Innovation Through Strategic Investment
Invest-NL’s $11.6 million investment is designed to stimulate private sector participation in the water innovation market. By contributing to PureTerra Ventures Fund II, the public investor aims to catalyze additional capital inflows, helping promising water technologies grow from early-stage development to market-ready solutions. The initiative underscores a broader strategy to build a resilient and innovative water sector capable of addressing both domestic and global challenges.
As climate pressures intensify and water scarcity and pollution escalate, targeted investments in innovative water solutions are becoming increasingly vital. PureTerra Ventures, supported by Invest-NL, is positioned to play a pivotal role in transforming the Dutch water sector while driving international collaboration. Through strategic funding and ecosystem development, the initiative seeks to ensure that water innovation keeps pace with the urgent demands of sustainability and climate resilience.