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Acquisitions, Investments Signal Opportunity in Nascent North American Water Proptech Market
A string of recent M&A deals and venture capital investments highlight growing interest in the application of digital water technologies to the commercial real estate sector. Part of the nascent “proptech” (property technology) market, smart building water management solutions enable stakeholders to monitor water consumption and prevent leaks in commercial and multifamily residential buildings, such as offices, retail centers, and high-rise apartments.
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Vendors Place Big Bets on SaaS, Cloud Computing to Accelerate Digital Water Growth
A key factor driving the rapid growth of the global digital water market is the mainstream adoption of cloud computing, as well as new business...
30 Apr. 2021
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Water M&A: Technology, Equipment and Services Trends, and Deal Flow, Q1 2021
Driven by the accelerating rollout of vaccines, an economic recovery is underway as the world begins to turn the corner on COVID-19. As a subset...
8 Apr. 2021
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Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2020
After driving significant declines in project, M&A, and venture capital activity in Q2 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had more mixed impacts on the global digital...
29 Dec. 2020
Quarterly Review
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Water M&A: Technology, Equipment, Services Trends, and Deal Flow, Q4 2020
COVID-19’s effects are still working their way through the markets and impacting deal flow, leaving significant uncertainty as to the severity and spread of impacts...
29 Dec. 2020
Quarterly Review
Reviews of the research of the past quarter, trends and insights
Danaher Meets XPV and Aquatic at the Exit Door
On 14 July 2020, Washington, D.C.- based Danaher Corporation acquired water software provider Aquatic Informatics from XPV Water Partners. The newly acquired firm will be...
4 Aug. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Digital Water Investments Grow for PE Firms
Digital water has emerged as a key hotspot for global deal-making in recent years, as vendors position to capitalize on growing utility demand for higher-margin...
1 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
120WaterAudit Tests VC Funding Taps with Series A
On 17 September 2019, U.S. digital water startup 120WaterAudit closed its Series A funding round, securing US$7 million from a trio of venture capital (VC)...
15 Oct. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
XPV Increases Exposure to Digital Water with Metasphere Buyout
On 30 August 2018, UK-based Metasphere Ltd. announced the execution of a management buyout from owners Kaye Enterprises funded by private equity firm XPV Water...
20 Sep. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries on single topic or recent event
Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity, Year-End 2017
In 2017, Bluefield tracked 264 smart water projects globally, up 11% from 238 projects in 2016. The metering, asset and network management segments saw the...
7 Feb. 2018
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Venture Capital in Water: Key Transactions and Trends
As start-ups develop new solutions for a risk-averse municipal water sector, venture capital is a key channel of funding to bridge a lengthy process in...
7 Dec. 2017
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