Amsterdam-based Solaq, a developer of sustainable Air-to-Water technology, announced on Tuesday that it has secured €1.4M in a pre-seed investment round.
The funding round was backed by early-stage water-tech investors Connect the Drops and Netherlands Enabling Watertechnology Fund.
Additionally, the Dutch company also received subsidies from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Province of Noord-Holland.
The Dutch company will use the funds for its pilot program in Brazil aimed at hard-to-reach areas that depend on dirty and unreliable water transported by truck, with a planned global rollout by 2026.
The pilot is expected to have a production of more than 2000 liters per day in the height of the dry season and will provide a clean source of water security to a community with over 40 households.
Solaq: Sustainable solution to the growing water crisis
Founded in 2023 by Reuben Moore, Evert van Voorthuysen, and Peter Solleveld, Solaq develops Air-to-Water technology to create a new, sustainable source of water security by extracting water from the air around us.
The company has developed a solar-powered system that uses heat instead of electricity to produce water. This lowers costs and allows water to be extracted from the air, even in very dry places like deserts.
The system operates independently, as it does not require any infrastructure or grid connectivity.
Additionally, it allows for remote monitoring and control, ensuring users can manage operations from afar. Additionally, the system guarantees continuous production around the clock 24/7.
The process ensures the production of pure drinking water without the use of any toxic materials, making it safe for consumption.
Furthermore, it is designed to generate zero waste, promoting an environmentally friendly solution for water purification.
The Dutch company is currently focused on scaling its technology to help combat the world’s growing water scarcity crisis.
According to the company’s claims, the technology can be used in various applications — Remote communities, emergencies, high-tech agriculture, and the military.
Currently, the company employs around ten people and is looking to expand its team.
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