Kran
Kran is a Chilean cleantech company that designs, manufactures, and operates nanobubble technology for aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial water applications. It sells Venturi-based nanobubble generators and provides service-based, on-site solutions to enterprise clients in over seven countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersLagos, Chile
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Kran does
Kran SpA is a Chilean cleantech company founded in late 2016 in Puerto Varas that designs, manufactures, and operates nanobubble-based water and process solutions for three divisions: Aquaculture, Agriculture, and Industrial. Its core technology produces ultra-fine bubbles smaller than 1000 nanometers via a Venturi pressure-differential system, manufactured in Chile as modular equipment that integrates as an add-on to customers' existing infrastructure. The proprietary stack includes nanobubble generators, the FONSA seabed remediation system (submarine drone-based oxygenated water injection), flow ice for cold-chain applications, oxygen concentrator integration, and a telemetry monitoring platform tracking dissolved oxygen and KPIs in real time.
Kran operates a primarily service-led business model, deploying and operating its equipment on customer sites under multi-year contracts across aquaculture (salmon, shrimp farms), agriculture (irrigation, algae control, post-harvest), and industrial verticals (brewery, mining, pulp and paper, food processing). The company also sells or leases nanobubble generating hardware. It monetizes through quote-based, custom solutions tied to each production cycle, reducing customer risk via performance-based delivery. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales and field operations in Chile, distributor and channel partnerships internationally (Ecuador, Italy, Norway, Spain, with a strategic Poseidon Ocean Systems partnership covering 5 countries), and corporate accelerator participation (100+ Accelerator with AB-InBev, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever). The company has deployed 100+ systems via its Poseidon partnership, serves clients including Aquachile, Australis Seafoods, Cooke Aquaculture, Cermaq, Salmones Camanchaca, MarineFarm, BLUMAR, Agrosuper, AB-InBev Chile, Coca-Cola, and Codelco, and operates from offices in Puerto Varas, Santiago, and Palo Alto/San Francisco (with a Delaware C-corp established in 2023). It is privately held under Inversiones DLC, has raised capital from Invexor Venture Partners and Amarena (Patricia Angelini family office), and is recognized by the WEF UpLink Zero Water Waste Challenge (2024), LATAM Cleantech 25 (2025), and as the first Americas member of the Fine Bubble Industries Association.
Kran firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kran
- Legal name
- Kran SpA
- Website
- https://kran-nanobubble.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kran is a Chilean cleantech company that designs, manufactures, and operates nanobubble technology for aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial water applications. It sells Venturi-based nanobubble generators and provides service-based, on-site solutions to enterprise clients in over seven countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kran industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Water Treatment Technology
- NAICS
- Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Aquaculture (1125), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Filtration (Rapid/Slow Sand, Media, Membrane Pretreatment) (EUANABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Filtration & Water Treatment for Irrigation (Sand/Disc/Screen, Chem Treatment) (AFAAACAD), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)
Keywords
Where Kran is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lagos
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Kran business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Service-Based Model: Kran primarily operates as a service provider rather than equipment seller. The company provides ongoing services using its nanobubble technology, which allows for better control over technology application and ensures proper operation to validate results. This model reduces customer risk and allows for performance-based outcomes.
- Equipment Manufacturing: Manufactures nanobubble generating equipment for sale or lease to customers. Equipment is modular and serves as add-on to existing systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Custom service solutions |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Kran product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kran designs and manufactures Venturi-based nanobubble generating equipment in Chile and delivers it primarily through a service-based model in which it operates the technology on client sites across three divisions: Aquaculture (seabed remediation, oxygenation and water quality in fish and shrimp farming, flow ice), Agriculture (nanobubble-enhanced irrigation, algae control, post-harvest hygiene), and Industrial (wastewater treatment, CIP/COP hygiene and sanitation, container washing). Each engagement involves a custom recipe of nanobubble parameters tailored to the customer's production cycle, paired with a proprietary telemetry platform for real-time monitoring of key indicators such as dissolved oxygen.
Product overview
Kran is a Chile-based cleantech company that develops and manufactures nanobubble generating equipment and provides specialized services across three divisions: Aquaculture, Agriculture, and Industrial. The core product is the nanobubble generator, which produces microscopic bubbles (less than 1000 nanometers) using the Venturi system. These generators are manufactured in Chile and operate as modular add-ons to existing systems. The Aquaculture division offers seabed remediation (FONSA), shrimp farming solutions, and flow ice technology. The Agriculture division provides nanobubble-enhanced irrigation for vegetables and fruit trees, algae control, and post-harvest hygiene. The Industrial division delivers water treatment, hygiene and sanitation (CIP/COP), and container washing solutions. The company also offers a proprietary Telemetry platform for real-time monitoring of operational parameters.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Nanobubble Generators Modular hardware devices that generate nanobubbles (bubbles less than 1000 nanometers) using a Venturi-based pressure differential system. Manufactured in Chile with a small footprint, they operate as add-on equipment to existing hydraulic systems requiring only flow and liquid pressure parameters. Sold or leased to enterprise clients across aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial sectors.
- Seabed Remediation Service (FONSA) Service for aquaculture operators that uses underwater injection of oxygen-enriched water with nanobubbles through a submarine drone and robotic arms to enable natural seabed recovery without chemicals or hydro-blasting. Includes remote monitoring via Kran's telemetry application.
- Agricultural Irrigation Solutions Nanobubble-enhanced irrigation systems for vegetables, fruit trees, and green areas that improve oxygenation, increase fruit calibers and firmness, extend shelf life, and reduce water consumption by up to 50%. Deployed for fruit growers, hydroponic operations, and municipal parks.
- Industrial Water Treatment Wastewater treatment solutions using nanobubbles for primary treatment (DAF, sedimentator), secondary treatment (biological reactors, biodiscs), and aeration systems. Reduces nitrogen, phosphorus, and COD while improving effluent quality for industrial clients in food and beverage, pulp and paper, and mining.
- Industrial Hygiene and Sanitation (CIP/COP) CIP (Clean-in-Place) and COP (Clean-out-of-Place) solutions that reduce chemical use (up to 70% less disinfectants, 50% less detergent), control biofilms, and decrease cleaning time for industrial processors including breweries, food plants, and dairy operations.
- Flow Ice Ice production infused with nanobubbles for aquaculture processing plants, extending fish product shelf life by 5 days, reducing microbiological load, and decreasing oxidative degradation. Deployed at salmon processors including Cooke Aquaculture.
- Shrimp Farming Solutions Nanobubble applications for shrimp cultivation that improve survival rates by 163% over traditional systems, increase growth rates, and eliminate chemicals from pond preparation. Deployed at shrimp farms in Ecuador and Honduras.
- Algae Control Nanobubble-based algae bloom control for irrigation dams, lagoons, and water bodies that eliminates copper sulphate use by up to 100% and reduces algaecide usage, with demonstrated reductions in filter cleaning frequency.
- Container Washing Industrial cleaning solutions for containers and equipment that achieve biofilm control, microbiological load reduction, shorter cleaning time, and optimization of man hours for food and beverage processors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% reduction in disinfectants and detergents in industrial hygiene applications
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use Kran
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kran technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Kran partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Poseidon Ocean SystemscoreStrategic partnership announced at Aquasur 2026 combining Poseidon's water-column oxygenation systems with Kran's seabed restoration technology. Target salmon farmers facing environmental compliance requirements. Partnership backed by $20M funding commitment from Export Development Canada for Poseidon's global expansion.
- EndeavorcoreStrategic partner through Endeavor Chile network. Kran is an Endeavor-supported company gaining access to mentorship, networking, and international expansion support. Also partner in SQM Lithium Ventures acceleration program.
- UpLink - World Economic ForumflagshipKran was one of 10 winners of the Zero Water Waste Challenge 2024. Access to WEF network and global platform for water innovation companies.
- ProChilecoreExport promotion agency partnership. Kran received Exporting Spirit Award from ProChile. Supported for international trade missions including COP27, AquacultureUK, and other export activities.
- BlueboxminorSelected for Earthbound program organized by Bluebox for startup acceleration and networking.
- SalmonChilecoreKran joined SalmonChile association as one of the first member companies. Provides access to network of 50+ salmon farming companies for partnership and business development.
- FBIA - Fine Bubble Industries AssociationcoreFirst company in Americas to become member of FBIA, organization based in Japan that leads global development of Ultra Fine Bubbles. Provides validation and international network.
- 100+ AcceleratorcoreWon Accelerator 100+ International in Belgium for piloting with AB InBev, Coca Cola, and Colgate. Participated in 100+Labs Chile program and global version.
- Universidad de los AndesminorCollaboration agreement for research and development on nanobubble applications.
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV)minorAcademic partnership with thesis students researching nanobubble applications in water treatment.
- Universidad Austral de Chile (UACH)minorAcademic partner for research collaboration.
- Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB)minorAcademic partnership for research and development.
- NetafimminorStrategic partner for agricultural irrigation solutions distribution.
- Climatech ChileminorTrade association member for climate technology companies in Chile.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Kran competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Netafim: Israel-based precision irrigation leader and Kran's listed agricultural distribution partner; addresses overlapping crop yield and water efficiency pain points with broader drip irrigation focus.
- Akva Group: Norwegian aquaculture technology leader offering a broad equipment, sensor, and farm infrastructure portfolio to salmon farmers; overlaps with Kran's aquaculture oxygenation and water-quality focus but covers many more categories.
- Xylem: Global water technology major with pumps, filtration, and aeration portfolios serving industrial and municipal water treatment; overlaps with Kran's industrial water treatment work as part of a much wider portfolio.
- Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water and wastewater treatment major with industrial process water and aeration offerings; serves the same industrial customers as Kran's industrial division through a much broader technology stack.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater solutions provider across industrial and municipal markets; competes broadly for industrial aeration and tertiary treatment mandates relevant to Kran's industrial division.
Direct peers
- Moleaer: US-based leader in nanobubble technology serving agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial water treatment with comparable generator hardware and application playbooks; the most direct global competitor to Kran.
Others
- Poseidon Ocean Systems: Canadian provider of water-column oxygenation systems for salmon farms; announced a strategic partnership with Kran at Aquasur 2026 combining complementary seabed and water-column solutions backed by $20M EDC funding.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Kran leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Kran funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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Kran M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kran
What does Kran do?
Kran designs and manufactures Venturi-based nanobubble generating equipment in Chile and delivers it primarily through a service-based model in which it operates the technology on client sites across three divisions: Aquaculture (seabed remediation, oxygenation and water quality in fish and shrimp farming, flow ice), Agriculture (nanobubble-enhanced irrigation, algae control, post-harvest hygiene), and Industrial (wastewater treatment, CIP/COP hygiene and sanitation, container washing). Each engagement involves a custom recipe of nanobubble parameters tailored to the customer's production cycle, paired with a proprietary telemetry platform for real-time monitoring of key indicators such as dissolved oxygen.
Is Kran a public or private company?
Kran is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Kran founded?
Kran was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kran based?
Kran is headquartered in Lagos, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does Kran make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Service-Based Model is the primary driver. The others are equipment Manufacturing.
Who are Kran's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Netafim, Akva Group, Xylem, Suez Water Technologies & Solutions and Veolia Water Technologies. Moleaer is listed as a direct peer. Poseidon Ocean Systems is listed as an others.
Does Kran have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kran.
What industry is Kran in?
Kran's product category is Industrial Water Treatment Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANABAB, Filtration (Rapid/Slow Sand, Media, Membrane Pretreatment), with a secondary code of AFAAACAD, Filtration & Water Treatment for Irrigation (Sand/Disc/Screen, Chem Treatment). Its NAICS code is 541713 and its SIC code is 4941.