Wanna see the Future of the Water Industry? Listen to this!

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I know the future - so let me share it!

Indeed, yes, I did it again: I drowned myself in 153'482 LinkedIn ads for the keywords "Water" and "Wastewater" from Q2 to Q3 2024 (using a “slightly homemade” scraping approach - please forgive me, LinkedIn!).

I did so, looking for the signals companies believe will make them money in 2025 - that's how I know the future.

Why ads, you ask? Well, for a simple reason: businesses rarely burn ad budgets on dead-ends.

So, if they’re paying to talk about it, they must see an ROI!

Here’s the executive summary of what I learned: that's hopefully enough to give you plenty of conversation starters and investment hints!

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Why and How I Investigated LinkedIn Ads

07:27 Where is the Real Money Flowing?

10:44 What's behind the buzzword Innovation?

13:53 Which water crisis are companies betting on?

17:03 Sponsor: SimpleLab

17:56 Who's Hiring? And for Which Roles?

21:08 Utilities vs Tech Providers

23:16 What's Overlooked or Oversaturated?

26:18 How are Events shaping the Conversation?

29:00 Which buzzwords lead the Narrative?

31:55 Overall Patterns & FInal Thoughts

#WaterTech #WaterIndustry

About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.

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🦄 Is Water Tech's Second Unicorn Valuation or Speculation? Let's find out!

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📝 Let's review:

💰 The surprising details behind GI Aqua Tech's billion-dollar valuation and what it means for water tech

🔄 How GI Aqua Tech's 25-30x multiple compares against industry standards and tech sector benchmarks

🌟 The Saudi connection: unpacking the Modon contract and its role in justifying the unicorn status

🤔 The clever marketing strategy behind self-proclaimed unicorn status and its potential implications for future funding rounds

and... if I missed anything, let's discuss it in the comments!

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Liquid-liquid extraction technology, when implemented innovatively, can transform lithium extraction by dramatically reducing costs and environmental impact! Wanna understand how? Listen to this!

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Altillion's website: https://www.altillion.com/

Connect with Jay Keener on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-keener/

My conversation with Chris Wyres from Evove: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e7-how-to-eradicate-dead-zones-cut-energy-needs-by-80-and-double-lithium-selectivity

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:04 Startup Life in Watertech

04:35 Deep Dive into Liquid-Liquid Extraction

10:46 Jay Keener's Entrepreneurial Journey

15:05 The Story of Xedia Process Solutions

22:14 The Birth of Altillion

29:04 Altillion's Focus on Lithium Extraction

34:11 Collaboration with DLE Companies

41:40 Pilot Projects and Future Plans

54:11 Rapid Fire Questions

🔄 Traditional solvent extraction requires 5-7 stages with minutes of residence time per stage - Altillion achieves better results in just 2 stages with seconds of residence time

🧪 Recovery efficiency remains consistent regardless of starting concentration - they can extract lithium down to 3-4 ppm whether starting from 20 ppm or 2000 ppm

💰 The focus in lithium extraction is shifting from OpEx to CapEx reduction due to high interest rates and financing challenges

🤝 In nascent industries like lithium extraction, collaboration between "competitors" often creates more value than pure competition

🏭 What looks like a complex water treatment flowsheet is actually a simple mining/oil & gas project by industry standards

🔄 While most companies scale up their pilot plants, Altillion actually built a smaller second pilot unit because their first one was too large for potential partners' testing needs.

🧪 Despite being based in Texas with deep oil & gas expertise, they shifted focus away from oilfield brines toward mining brines - not because the technology didn't work, but because it worked too well, extracting even trace amounts of lithium effectively.

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🌊 The Investment Wave is Coming to Water, But Does it Make a Splash? Let's find out!

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 In This Week's Episode

01:27 Challenges and Opportunities in Water Investment

04:52 The Trillion Dollar Water Infrastructure Opportunity

05:56 Private Equity and Water Investment

07:10 The Water Investment Pyramid

09:06 Specialist Investors' Insights

10:44 The Importance of Repeat Investments

13:20 Transition Finance and Water

24:43 The Role of Impact Funds

32:13 Investment Opportunities and Challenges

35:22 Water Sector Investment Trends

38:56 The Future of Water Technology

43:18 Building a Water Investment Ecosystem

54:57 Concluding Thoughts on Water Investment

#WaterInvestment #VentureCapital #CleanTech

It goes without saying but... none of this is investment advice!

About this Podcast:

Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike.

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Wanna understand PFAS? What makes them "forever chemicals"? What to do with them when they're in water? What the regulation says? Listen to this!

More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/

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Environmental Working Group PFAS Map: https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/pfas_contamination/

Northeastern University PFAS Sites Map: https://pfasproject.com/pfas-contamination-site-tracker/

My interview with Julie Bliss Mullen (Aclarity): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e2-how-aclarity-bootstrapped-its-journey-from-b2c-to-pfas-destruction

My conversation with Fajer Mushtaq (Oxyle): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e6-how-oxyle-destroys-pfas-with-the-energy-you-d-actually-waste

My podcast with Kobe Nagar (374Water): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s4e15-is-supercritical-water-oxidation-a-solution-for-pfas-energy-more

My conversation with Henrik Hagemann (Puraffinity): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s7e15-should-we-really-destroy-pfas-no-your-fridge-knows-a-better-way

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 You Have PFAS in Your Blood

01:28 What are PFAS?

03:34 Where do we find PFAS?

05:07 How do PFAS end up in Water?

07:27 What are the Health Impacts of PFAS?

08:48 Why is Removing PFAS from Water so Challenging?

11:18 What are the Current PFAS Regulations?

13:56 How much will PFAS Removal Cost?

16:03 What are the Technologies to Remove PFAS?

21:24 How to Destroy PFAS?

25:17 What's Happening Now?

📝 IN THIS EPISODE 📝

🧪 The shocking truth about PFAS in your blood and why even experts can't avoid them

💧 From rainwater to tap water: How these "forever chemicals" infiltrate every water source on Earth

💰 The mind-blowing costs of PFAS removal and why current budgets might not be enough

🔬 Battle-tested technologies that can effectively remove PFAS from water, and their pros and cons

🌍 How different regions are tackling the PFAS challenge, from strict European limits to American lawsuits

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Ever wondered if there was a better way to desalinate water? Listen to this!

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My conversation with Alexander's VC investor: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s10e16-the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-water-tech-ventures-tom-ferguson-s-unfair-advantage

My breakdown of 2024's Water Tech Investment Landscape: https://youtu.be/EqQwOC-ys4c

FLocean's website: https://www.flocean.green/

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 In This Week's Episode

01:34 An interesting Investment Coincidence?

04:01 FLocean's Innovative Approach to Desalination

06:43 Technical Insights into Subsea Desalination

11:08 Challenges and Market Opportunities

23:29 First Commercial References

30:36 Business Model and Economic Considerations

38:08 Funding and Prospects

45:28 Rapid Fire Questions

About this Podcast:

Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast, the leading podcast for water industry professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking deep insights into water tech innovation, investment trends, and strategic moves in the sector. Host Antoine Walter blends his technical expertise with sharp business acumen to deliver weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with C-suite executives, detailed analysis of major water industry developments, and practical insights for water tech startups and seasoned players alike.

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What's to learn from 2024's pivotal water tech investment year? Let's find out!

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2023's Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfcigu_oPQ

Lithium's Water Impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3bMCdZj760

My 2023 interview with Tom Ferguson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g-8j8ulWNA

Salinity Solutions - SQM's portfolio company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoW9QggUk-Q

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:05 1 - The Billion Dollar Wave

02:41 2 - The 4 Hidden Champions

07:23 3 - The New Money Rush

13:01 4 - America's Grip Loosens

14:31 5 - The Real Pricetags

16:02 6 - Where Are The Exits?

22:48 7 - The Survival Timeline

In this detailed analysis, I look up the transformative trends in Water Tech investment for 2024, highlighting a significant influx in investing but also a high dropout rate of investors. I track investment patterns over the past seven years, noting a dramatic rise in the amount invested and the number of deals made. I investigate 6 categories and 24 subcategories, identifying top investment areas and key players. I also explore the geographic distribution of investments, the proprietary nature of certain investors, and future projections for Water Tech exits and growth - together with Tom Ferguson (Burnt Island Ventures) and Clayton MacDougald (Emerald Technology Ventures).

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As 2024 wraps up, the water sector is buzzing with unprecedented opportunities.

In this special episode, 20+ visionary water leaders share their most powerful insights on how to capture the next wave of innovation and growth in water tech!

🎯 Unlock the success patterns behind water tech's biggest wins in 2024

💡 Get insider knowledge on where smart money is flowing in water for 2025

💰 Learn why water is becoming the next frontier for climate tech investors

From breakthrough water technologies to game-changing investment strategies, this episode distills years of wisdom from the industry's brightest minds.

Featuring exclusive insights from successful founders, innovative water entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders who are transforming the water sector.

🎯 Subscribe now to join my community of forward-thinking water leaders.

That's the best way never to miss these weekly discussions on water innovation, tech breakthroughs, and investment opportunities that are shaping our water-positive future!

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🌊 Think Lithium Mining Wastes Water? Think Again!

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• Eramet's DLE project in Centenario: https://www.eramet.com/en/activities/lithium/

• My review of Veolia's Deep Dive (that discusses the Eramine DLE project): https://youtu.be/LKcUoTlMmdc

• Thacker Pass Project by Lithium Americas with AquaTech International: https://lithiumamericas.com/thacker-pass/overview/default.aspx

• My exploration of Salinity Solution's batch RO: https://youtu.be/InWaoDkVLNc

• My conversation with Evove (Membrane-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e7-how-to-eradicate-dead-zones-cut-energy-needs-by-80-and-double-lithium-selectivity

• My conversation with EnergyX (Ion Exchange-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s9e5-the-game-changing-company-with-60-patents-that-s-disrupting-the-battery-industry

• My conversation with Adionics (Solvent Extraction-based DLE): https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water/s11e11-how-adionics-took-a-bold-stand-in-the-competitive-dle-landscape

  
  

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 The Lithium Water Crisis

02:22 The Water Impact of Spodumene & Evaporation Ponds

03:56 DLE is a "special animal"

06:43 Brine is NOT water

10:38 Getting to Eramet's DLE Plant

12:18 Eramet's approach to DLE

13:47 Where and How to Water Optimize?

17:32 Zooming Out

#LithiumMining #WaterTechnology #CleanTech

About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.

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📌 Growing Water with Botanical Water Technologies - A Revolutionary Approach to Water Scarcity!

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Botanical Water Technologies: https://www.wegrowwater.com/

Their partnership with Microsoft: https://www.wegrowwater.com/post/microsoft-growing-water-for-india

Terry Paule's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-paule/

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:54 AI's Water Consumption

04:49 Growing Water

08:14 The Journey of Botanical Water Technologies

17:57 Building the Botanical Water Exchange

21:26 The Role of Blockchain in Water Management

37:37 Defining Water Impact Standards

39:13 Implementing Water ATMs in Nagpur

43:13 Future of Water Technology

46:07 Commercialization and Scaling Up

51:16 Fundraising and Investment Strategies

01:01:29 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterInnovation #WaterTech #SustainableWater

📝 IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE

🌱 The groundbreaking technology behind extracting drinking water from fruits and vegetables, and how it's revolutionizing water access

💧 How Botanical Water Technologies transforms industrial food processing waste into premium drinking water through their innovative Water Harvest Units

🤝 The strategic partnership with Microsoft and the game-changing project delivering 60 million liters of water to communities in Nagpur, India

🔗 The development of the Botanical Water Exchange platform powered by blockchain technology to connect water producers with communities in need

💫 The ambitious vision to scale from 14 to 200 water harvest units by 2025, bringing sustainable water solutions worldwide

About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this episode is for you.

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