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Research Note
EQT Adds Seven Seas Water-as-a-Service® to Growing Water Portfolio
On 22 May 2025, Swedish private equity firm EQT announced the acquisition of Seven Seas Water Group from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners. The deal is reportedly valued at over US$1 billion, including debt. EQT has been a leading investor in the water sector since 2017, with other major investments including Innovyze, Saur, and AMCS.
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COVID-19 Wastewater Analysis Gains Traction
On 9 June 2020, SUEZ’s Spanish subsidiary launched its COVID-19 City Sentinel wastewater monitoring system in three eastern regions of Spain. The solution will include...
9 Jul. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Bentley IPO Signals Upside for Digital Twins in Water
On 22 September 2020, U.S.-based infrastructure engineering software provider Bentley Systems launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq stock exchange, raising US$236.5 million...
13 Oct. 2020
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Sustainability, Efficiency Drive Growth in Plant Optimization Solutions for Industrial Water
Corporates and industrial players are increasingly including water management in their sustainability targets and strategies. This focus is creating new market opportunities for digital water...
27 Aug. 2021
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CDM Smith, EPCs Carve Out Digital Water Positions
On 12 January 2022, CDM Smith launched a new, wholly owned digital solutions subsidiary called Trinnex. CDM Smith is a global engineering, procurement, and construction...
21 Feb. 2022
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Competitive Trends in the Digital Water Market
Bluefield’s water experts recently presented their analysis on the global competitive landscape for digital water solutions, with a focus on the leading players and their...
17 Nov. 2020
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Digital Twins in Water: Market Overview, Competitive Trends, and Key Profiles
As utilities and vendors adopt digital solutions to improve asset management and operational efficiency, there has been growing interest in a technology known as a...
8 Apr. 2024
Analyst Presentation
Industry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q4 2021
The global digital water market continues to show mixed signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, with continued supply chain disruptions, staffing and hiring challenges,...
21 Dec. 2021
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Brazil Private Water Market Surges: Tender Analysis, Competitive Positioning, and Water Market Trends
Brazil’s water sector is undergoing an overhaul with the focus on reaching universal water and sewer service coverage by 2030. A combination of lackluster progress...
19 Jan. 2021
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