Emerald Global Water Fund II Reaches €100M
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Mar 13, 2026
The successful fundraising by Emerald Technology Ventures for its Global Water Fund II signals growing institutional interest in water resilience technologies, potentially driving further investment into the water sector. This could lead to increased innovation and adoption of solutions addressing global water scarcity and contamination, positively impacting related industries and companies.
Emerald Technology Ventures has announced that its Global Water Fund II has reached €100 million in commitments, moving closer to its target of €150-180 million. This milestone was achieved with new investments from Temasek Holdings and the Grundfos Foundation, joining existing backers like Veralto Corporation, Ecolab, SKion Water, and Oxy Technology Ventures. The fund focuses on investing in early- to growth-stage companies developing solutions for water infrastructure, advanced treatment, reuse technologies, digital monitoring, and emerging contaminants. Dr. Helge Daebel, Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, highlighted the collaborative platform created by the diverse investor base. Kim Nøhr Skibsted of the Grundfos Foundation emphasized the dual goal of doing business and doing good within the water sector. The fund aims to bridge the gap between breakthrough water technologies and large-scale industrial adoption to address global water stress and climate challenges.
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