WaHa
WaHa is a Fremont, California climate technology company developing atmospheric water generators using proprietary MOF-based desiccant technology. The WaHa Vaporator® platform generates pure drinking water from air in any climate, serving oil & gas, utilities, industrial, and residential markets in water-stressed regions globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersFremont, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What WaHa does
WaHa (legal entity Water Harvesting Inc.) is a Fremont, California-based climate technology company founded in 2018 by UC Berkeley Professor Omar M. Yaghi — co-recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry — that develops atmospheric water generators (AWG) using proprietary metal-organic framework (MOF) sorbents combined with a patented heat-pump-based desiccant regeneration engine. The flagship WaHa Vaporator® platform extracts pure drinking water and industrial-grade dry air from atmospheric humidity, operating effectively at humidity as low as 7% RH and temperatures from -20°C to 55°C, conditions under which competing AWG systems fail. The product family spans the Oasis-4 Personal (4 L/day), Oasis-24 Integrated and Outdoor consumer units, Oasis-50 Mobile for defense/humanitarian use, Oasis-200 for residential/commercial, and containerized Oasis-5,000 and Oasis-20,000 industrial and utility-scale systems, all built on the same core thermodynamic stack.
WaHa monetizes through three complementary revenue streams: direct hardware sales (consumer preorders at $3,000–$6,500 MSRP and quote-based industrial systems), a "Water as a Service" subscription model for larger commercial and industrial customers, and territory-exclusive technology licensing (e.g., Concord Enviro for India and UAE). The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct enterprise field sales to oil & gas operators, utilities, and municipalities in water-stressed regions; exclusive regional distribution partnerships (Ibyma for the Permian Basin, Dicode Technologies for UAE/GCC); direct-to-consumer e-commerce preorders; and university validation partnerships (Khalifa University, Arizona State University AzAWH testbed, UC Davis). Pilot customers include ExxonMobil, TAQA Water, EBD Paragon, and Leandry, with field deployments across West Texas, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and Sweden demonstrating 99.998% mechanical reliability since 2023.
The company employs 11–50 staff and is led by CEO Frank Ramirez, President Chris Kay, CTO Eugene Kapustin (inventor on 15 WaHa patents), EVP Engineering David Kuo, COO Dan Chandler, and CFO Jeff Peterson. To date WaHa has raised approximately $25–26 million across multiple rounds including a $8M Series A-1 in July 2025 led by Chairman Mike Phillips and Board member Christian Thirion, with Berkeley Catalyst Fund, Anthropocene Institute, Vestafund, and Mitsui Mining & Smelting participating.
WaHa firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WaHa
- Legal name
- WaHa Inc.
- Website
- https://wahainc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- WaHa is a Fremont, California climate technology company developing atmospheric water generators using proprietary MOF-based desiccant technology. The WaHa Vaporator® platform generates pure drinking water from air in any climate, serving oil & gas, utilities, industrial, and residential markets in water-stressed regions globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
WaHa industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Atmospheric Water Generation Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), Humidifier & Dehumidifier Installation & Service (HSAOAIAJ)
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Where WaHa is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fremont
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
WaHa business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Atmospheric Water Generator Hardware Sales: Direct sales of WaHa Vaporator® products ranging from consumer/residential units (Oasis-24) to industrial-scale systems (Oasis-20,000). Customers purchase units outright with 20% deposit at preorder and remaining balance prior to delivery. Pricing ranges from $3,900-$6,500 MSRP for consumer units, with industrial systems quote-based.
- Water as a Service: Larger commercial and industrial systems offered under a 'water as a service' model where customers pay for water generated rather than purchasing equipment outright. This reduces capital expenditure barriers for enterprise customers.
- Technology Licensing: Licensing of AWG and humidity control technologies to partners in specific geographies. Concord Enviro acquired exclusive licensing rights for India and UAE in exchange for equity stake and manufacturing partnership.
- Industrial/Commercial System Sales: Pre-commercial and commercial sales of larger systems (Oasis-200, Oasis-5,000, Oasis-20,000) to industrial facilities, utilities, municipalities, and residential/commercial developments. Quote-based pricing with custom configuration.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Oasis-24 Integrated - $6,500 MSRP, $3,900 preorder price (40% off) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Oasis-24 Outdoor - $5,000 MSRP, $3,000 preorder price (40% off) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Future products - Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
WaHa product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WaHa designs, manufactures, and sells atmospheric water generators (the WaHa Vaporator® product line) that extract pure drinking water and industrial-grade dry air from atmospheric humidity using proprietary MOF-based desiccants combined with a patented heat pump regeneration engine. The product family ranges from 24 L/day residential units (Oasis-24) to 20,000 L/day utility-scale containerized systems (Oasis-20,000), sold through direct enterprise sales, exclusive regional distributors, and a direct-to-consumer website preorder channel, with additional revenue from Water-as-a-Service subscriptions and technology licensing.
Product overview
WaHa offers the WaHa Vaporator® platform with a product family ranging from personal to utility-scale atmospheric water generators. The current commercial offering includes the Oasis-24 (available in Integrated and Outdoor configurations) producing 24 liters/day with smart controls and IoT monitoring. Pre-commercial models include the Oasis-200 (200 L/day) for residential/commercial use and Oasis-5,000/Oasis-20,000 (5,000-20,000 L/day) in containerized industrial formats. Future products include the Oasis-4 Personal (4 L/day) and Oasis-50 Mobile (50 L/day). All systems use WaHa's patented desiccant regeneration engine combining MOFs or traditional solid desiccants with heat pump technology, enabling operation from 7% RH in any climate zone.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Oasis-24 Integrated Point-of-use atmospheric water generator producing 24 liters/day with integrated dispenser for hot, cold, and ambient mineralized drinking water via touchscreen interface. 20L internal storage, 50 dB(A) noise, 0.4-0.75 kWh/L efficiency, 60x50x175 cm, 100 kg, 208-230V 60Hz / 220V 50Hz 15A. For residential and discerning homeowners in arid regions.
- Oasis-24 Outdoor Outdoor atmospheric water generator producing 24 liters/day of ultra-pure water (~2 TDS, distilled-grade). IP65 rated for outdoor use, 6L internal storage, 60 dB(A), 91x91x47 cm, 90 kg. For outdoor residential installations requiring ultra-pure water.
- Oasis-4 Personal Compact countertop atmospheric water generator producing 4 liters/day for personal use. Dimensions 49x30x43 cm. Demonstrates the smallest practical form factor of the WaHa Vaporator platform.
- Oasis-50 Mobile Ruggedized portable atmospheric water generator producing 50 liters/day at approximately 60 kg. Designed for defense, RVs, humanitarian, and emergency response missions; vehicle-mountable with flexible power options.
- Oasis-200 Residential/commercial atmospheric water generator producing 200 liters/day (configurable). Modular design with ~0.25-0.35 kWh/L energy efficiency, dimensions 178x87x150 cm. For residential developments, commercial buildings, and small industrial users.
- Oasis-5,000 Containerized industrial atmospheric water generator producing 5,000 liters/day in a 20-ft container equivalent format with plug-and-produce design. Energy efficiency ~0.24 kWh/L. Eliminates approximately 4 million plastic bottles per year. For agriculture, light industry, and community use.
- Oasis-20,000 Utility-scale atmospheric water generator producing 20,000 liters/day in a 40-ft container format. Designed for industrial parks, large residential developments, utilities, and municipalities seeking sustainable distributed water supply. Eliminates approximately 15 million plastic bottles per year.
Quantifiable outcome
- 60-90% energy savings over traditional desiccant dehumidifiers
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Companies that use WaHa
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
WaHa technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
WaHa partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Arizona State University (AzAWH Testbed)minorArizona Atmospheric Water Harvesting (AzAWH) testbed partnership for real-world validation of WaHa's AWG technology. ASU received and integrated WaHa's Vaporator into their testbed facility, demonstrating full 24L/day output at 18% RH in desert conditions. Collaboration enables rigorous testing in real-world environments.
- Ibyma (part of Hydrous Group)coreExclusive distributor agreement for Permian Basin (Texas and New Mexico). Ibyma will sell, install, and support WaHa systems for remote workforce camps and oil & gas operations. Company brings over 15 years of water engineering experience and direct relationships with operators and camp providers across the basin.
- Khalifa University of Science and TechnologycoreExpanded partnership to enhance energy efficiency and capability of WaHa Vaporator® AWG technology. Khalifa University has been testing two versions of the Vaporator in Abu Dhabi since April 2024, with latest version achieving 100% uptime and 99.9% reliability while surpassing daily water production targets. Collaboration focuses on advanced material selection and energy optimization for Middle East deployment.
- Dicode Technologies LLCcoreStrategic partnership to launch WaHa's AWG technology in the UAE and GCC region. Dicode provides local implementation expertise, technology customization, and market access. Collaboration aims to address water scarcity and deliver sustainable, cost-effective water solutions across the GCC. Announced at WETEX 2024.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
WaHa competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Source Global: Source Global (formerly Zero Mass Water) is the most direct competitor to WaHa, producing atmospheric water generation panels (SOURCE Hydropanels) that extract drinking water from air using a sorption-based process. Both companies target off-grid and water-stressed commercial, residential, and institutional customers with a hardware-plus-service model.
- Water-Gen: Water-Gen is an Israel-based AWG company selling atmospheric water generators for military, humanitarian, residential, and commercial use. It competes directly with WaHa in the modular AWG category, particularly in defense, emergency response, and arid-region deployments.
- Aqua Sciences: Aqua Sciences develops atmospheric water generation systems using a desiccant-based process for emergency response, military, and commercial applications. It is a direct competitor to WaHa in the AWG space with comparable modular product offerings for off-grid and disaster-relief deployments.
- EcoloBlue: EcoloBlue manufactures atmospheric water generators for residential, commercial, and industrial use across humidity ranges. It is a direct AWG peer competing with WaHa on consumer and light-commercial atmospheric water production.
Emerging players
- Atoco: Atoco is a MOF-based water harvesting company also co-founded by Omar Yaghi. It focuses on compact, scalable water-from-air technology and represents a sister venture targeting overlapping use cases in water-stressed regions, making it a directly comparable emerging player with shared IP lineage.
- H2MOF: H2MOF is another MOF-focused venture co-founded by Omar Yaghi, targeting hydrogen storage and broader clean energy applications using reticular chemistry. While not a direct AWG competitor, it shares the underlying MOF technology stack and founding team with WaHa.
Broad incumbents
- Munters: Munters is a global incumbent in industrial dehumidification and air treatment, including desiccant-based systems. Its broader product portfolio overlaps with WaHa's dehumidification/dry-air output, making it a relevant incumbent competing for industrial humidity-control budgets.
- Bry-Air: Bry-Air (part of the Pahwa Group) is a long-established manufacturer of desiccant dehumidifiers and industrial air-handling equipment with global reach. It represents a broad incumbent in the dehumidification space whose installed base overlaps with WaHa's industrial and HVAC-adjacent use cases.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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WaHa leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
WaHa funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds7 records
Investors8 records
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WaHa M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about WaHa
What does WaHa do?
WaHa designs, manufactures, and sells atmospheric water generators (the WaHa Vaporator® product line) that extract pure drinking water and industrial-grade dry air from atmospheric humidity using proprietary MOF-based desiccants combined with a patented heat pump regeneration engine. The product family ranges from 24 L/day residential units (Oasis-24) to 20,000 L/day utility-scale containerized systems (Oasis-20,000), sold through direct enterprise sales, exclusive regional distributors, and a direct-to-consumer website preorder channel, with additional revenue from Water-as-a-Service subscriptions and technology licensing.
Is WaHa a public or private company?
WaHa is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was WaHa founded?
WaHa was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is WaHa based?
WaHa is headquartered in Fremont, United States, in the North America region.
How does WaHa make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Atmospheric Water Generator Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are water as a Service, technology Licensing and industrial/Commercial System Sales.
Who are WaHa's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Source Global, Water-Gen, Aqua Sciences and EcoloBlue. Emerging players are Atoco and H2MOF. Broad incumbents are Munters and Bry-Air.
Does WaHa have an API?
No public API is recorded for WaHa.
What industry is WaHa in?
WaHa's product category is Atmospheric Water Generation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAD, Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAE, Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.