Watura

What Watura does

Watura, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Saint-Ouen, France, is a professional training company dedicated exclusively to the water and sanitation sector. The company delivers digital, blended, in-person and bespoke training programs to French municipalities, public water régies, metropolitan authorities, private utilities, NGOs and international development organizations. According to firmographic data, Watura serves more than 250 clients across France and internationally, including Saur, Aqualia, Eau de Paris, Nantes Métropole, Grand Besançon Métropole, Régie de l'Eau de Metz Métropole, Valence Romans Agglo and the City of Paris.

The core product is a cloud-based Learning Management System offering 140+ training modules built from 1,400 pedagogical video capsules and 7,000+ illustrated interactive quizzes, accessible via browser on computer, tablet and smartphone, with progress tracking dashboards, downloadable PDF resources and SCORM-compatible packaging for enterprise LMS deployment. The content is co-developed and validated by a network of 30+ named sector experts with operational pedigrees at Veolia, Suez, SIAAP, Lyonnaise des Eaux, CIRSEE, Degrémont and Métropole Rouen-Normandie, and is organized into six thematic areas: drinking water, sanitation, pumping, asset management, cross-disciplinary knowledge and safety. A complementary in-house production unit, Watura Studio, produces custom e-learning modules (4K, drone, motion graphics, SCORM-compliant) for enterprise clients including Veolia Water Technologies, Engie Solutions, Sogetrel and Ville de Paris, with 100+ hours of custom content created to date. Watura also operates Watura North America as a regional market entity with a dedicated US business development team.

Watura monetizes through organizational e-learning subscriptions (per-seat or site-wide, typically annual), per-session fees for scheduled in-person inter-company training in Paris and Nancy, blended-learning program fees, and professional-services revenue from custom content creation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company is Qualiopi-certified under Article L6313-1 of the French Labour Code, which makes its training fundable through OPCO, Pôle Emploi and the Caisse des Dépôts for French public-sector buyers. Distribution combines a self-serve product-led growth funnel (free account, self-enrollment, 24/7 access) with enterprise field sales to large public-sector and utility clients, plus international development contracts funded by Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and partners across DRC, Benin, Gambia, Pakistan, Jordan, Cambodia and the Dominican Republic. The company is a designated training partner of the Association des Maires de France (AMF) and a member of ASTEE, Filière Française de l'Eau, Hydreos, Cluster Eau, IME and SNECOREP.

Name

Watura

Legal name

Watura

Website

https://watura.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Watura is a French training company, founded in 2010, that delivers digital, blended and in-person e-learning courses for water and sanitation professionals, serving 250+ municipalities, public water régies and utilities across France and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-ouen

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. E-learning Platform Subscriptions: Watura provides access to its online training platform (140+ modules) via subscription. Organizations subscribe to enable their staff to access courses at their own pace. Pricing is based on seat count or organizational license.
2. Blended/Flipped Learning Programs: A hybrid model combining online self-paced learning with scheduled in-person sessions led by Watura trainers. This model combines subscription access with fees for the face-to-face trainer-led sessions.
3. In-Person / Face-to-Face Training Sessions: Classroom-based group training delivered by Watura's expert trainers at client sites or Watura's facilities. Pricing is typically per session or per participant, targeting inter-company and intra-company groups.
4. Custom / On-Demand Training Creation: Watura creates bespoke e-learning modules for enterprise clients (e.g., Veolia Water Technologies, Engie Solutions, Suez, SAUR). Projects involve instructional design, scripting, filming, and LMS integration. 100+ hours of custom e-learning have been created for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Watura operates a digital and blended professional training platform exclusively for water and sanitation professionals, offering an e-learning library of 140 modules combining 1,400 video capsules, 7,000+ interactive quizzes, and downloadable PDF resources, complemented by tutored online pathways, in-person classroom sessions, and custom e-learning content creation for enterprise clients. Training is Qualiopi-certified and available in French, English, and Spanish across computer, tablet, and smartphone devices.

Product overview

Watura is a professional training platform specializing in the water and sanitation sector, offering a comprehensive suite of training solutions including a core e-learning platform with over 140 modules, tutored online pathways, blended learning (Parcours mixtes), in-person training (Parcours en présentiel), and custom training creation (Formation sur-mesure). The platform is organized around thematic training modules covering Les Bases, Sécurité, Eau potable, Assainissement, Eaux pluviales, Expertises transverses, Risque légionelles, Electromécanique, Travaux publics, and GEMAPI. With 1,400 video capsules and 7,000 illustrated interactive quizzes, the platform serves professionals in France and internationally, supported by a network of 30 expert trainers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plateforme e-learning (E-learning Platform) Cloud-based self-paced e-learning platform providing 140+ modules that combine video capsules, interactive quizzes, and downloadable PDF resources, accessible 24/7 across devices. Designed for water and sanitation professionals and the organizations that employ them.
• Parcours tutorés (Tutored Online Pathways) Online training paths with personalized tutoring, featuring live video exchange sessions with experts, case studies, and experience sharing throughout the learning journey. Designed for individual learners seeking guided online training.
• Parcours mixtes (Blended Learning) Hybrid training combining online theoretical preparation with in-person practical sessions, allowing participants to focus on exchange and practice during face-to-face sessions with Watura's expert trainers.
• Parcours en présentiel (In-Person Training) Classroom-based group training delivered by Watura's leading water and sanitation experts, featuring role-playing, hands-on exercises, exchange sessions, and collective quizzes. Delivered at client sites or Watura's facilities.
• Formation sur-mesure (Custom Training Creation) Bespoke digital training creation service for organizations, including technical training, software tutorials, and internal processes. Includes pedagogical engineering, instructional design, scripting, filming, and SCORM-compliant LMS integration. Watura Studio has produced over 100 hours of custom e-learning for enterprise clients such as Veolia Water Technologies, Engie Solutions, Suez, SAUR, and Ville de Paris.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140 training modules available online, combining video, quizzes, and PDF resources, accessible 24/7 across devices.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SeurecacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Watura partnered with Seureca (a subsidiary of Veolia) on the Al-Jazari Water Academy (AJWA) project in Pakistan (January 2021 – July 2022), providing technical assistance and pedagogical support to train Pakistani water sector professionals.
• Agence Française de Développement (AFD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016AFD has funded multiple Watura international development projects, including training programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other Francophone African countries. AFD provides financing and project implementation support for capacity-building initiatives.
• NAWEC (National Water and Electricity Company of Gambia)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Watura has been engaged in the Water and Sanitation Improvement Project in the Banjul region since 2018, working with NAWEC to improve vocational training for water supply and sanitation services in Gambia.
• Association des Maires de France (AMF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatura is a designated training partner of the AMF for elected officials' training on water and sanitation governance. Watura has developed a dedicated training pathway for local elected officials covering the fundamentals of water and sanitation competence, regulatory framework, public procurement, and service oversight.
• ASTEE (Association Scientifique et Technique pour l'Eau et l'Environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatura is a member of ASTEE, a leading French scientific and technical association in the water and environment sector. ASTEE brings together professionals from water utilities, research institutions, and public authorities.
• Filière Française de l'EauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatura is a member of the Filière Française de l'Eau, the French water sector industry association promoting French water expertise internationally.
• HydreosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatura is a member of Hydreos, the water sector competitiveness cluster in Alsace, supporting innovation and networking within the French water industry.
• Cluster EauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatura is a member of Cluster Eau, a French water sector cluster that fosters collaboration and international development among water industry stakeholders.
• Institut Méditerranée de l'Eau (IME)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatura is a member of IME, an institute focused on Mediterranean water management issues, facilitating knowledge exchange and partnerships in the region.
• SNECOREPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatura is a member of SNECOREP, the French national union of water and sanitation service organizations, connecting Watura with a broad network of public water services.
• CEP-O (Cellule d'Exécution des Projets Eau – DRC Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing a request from the CEP-O (Water Projects Implementation Unit of the DRC Ministry), Watura co-created educational programs and trained trainers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, delivering training to technical teams in Kinshasa and provincial capitals.
• ANEPMR (Bénin National Agency for Potable Water in Rural Areas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2016, the Beninese government created ANEPMR to manage rural drinking water supply. Watura has been engaged in vocational training projects for drinking water supply services in Benin, developing curricula and training staff.
• Al-Jazari Water Academy (Pakistan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Al-Jazari Water Academy in Pakistan partnered with Watura (via the AJWA project with Seureca) to deliver training to Pakistani water professionals, with Watura providing pedagogical design and trainer capacity building.
• Veolia Water Technologies (VWT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeolia Water Technologies commissioned Watura to create over 15 hours of custom e-learning modules about its internal products and processes for deployment on VWT's LMS platform. VWT is one of the world's leading water treatment plant designers and constructors.
• Engie SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngie Solutions partnered with Watura to create custom technical training content, adapting Watura's expertise in water sector e-learning to Engie's specific operational requirements.
• SogetrelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSogetrel, a specialist in infrastructure networks (fiber optic, telecom), partnered with Watura to create custom training content for its technical teams.
• Ville de Paris (City of Paris)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Paris worked with Watura to create custom training tutorials, including the Paris Pluie project for GIS and rainwater management training.
• FiltraliteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFiltralite, a manufacturer of water treatment media, partnered with Watura to develop custom product tutorials for its customers and technical staff.
• Sainte LizaigneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSainte Lizaigne, a company specializing in drinking water products and systems, collaborated with Watura to produce custom product training videos.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 360Learning: Paris-based corporate EdTech platform combining LMS, collaborative learning tools, and a course-authoring environment. Comparable to Watura as a French-built professional EdTech targeting enterprise and mid-market training organizations with a mix of self-serve and B2B motion.
• Rise Up: French LMS and training-platform provider offering blended learning, ILT, and a marketplace of training content to enterprises. Competes with Watura in the French corporate/regulated training space and benefits from similar Qualiopi-style training-buyers' procurement realities.
• IHE Delft Institute for Water Education: International postgraduate water-education institute (UN-affiliated) delivering capacity-building programs for water professionals globally. Comparable to Watura's international development work (DRC, Pakistan, Gambia) as a similarly mission-aligned, water-specialist training provider with global reach.
• Docebo: AI-powered learning platform serving enterprise and B2B customers with a mix of self-serve and field-sales motion. Comparable to Watura's platform-led B2B training model, though at much larger scale and across all verticals.

Broad incumbents

• OpenClassrooms: Major French online education platform with employer-paid pathways in tech, sales, and product. While broader than Watura, it is a benchmark French EdTech competing for the same Qualiopi-funded professional training budget on a much larger scale.
• Veolia Campus / Veolia University: Veolia's internal corporate university training global employees and external clients on water technologies and operations. Comparable both as a buyer of Watura's custom content and as a potential in-house competitor with global scale and budgets several orders of magnitude larger.
• Cegos: Global French-headquartered corporate training provider offering blended learning solutions across multiple disciplines. Competes for the same French mid-market and enterprise L&D budgets that Watura addresses, with a much broader catalog and international footprint.
• ENFA / Suez Learning: Suez's internal training and capability-building function for water-sector operations, including the historic CIRSEE research-training center. Both a customer of Watura's custom training creation services and a potential in-house competitor with deep operational expertise.

Emerging players

• ENGEES: French engineering school specializing in water, sanitation, and environmental engineering, offering continuing education and professional training. Adjacent peer in the French water-training ecosystem, though academic rather than fully digital.
• IRC WASH: International development organization focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene capacity building in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable to Watura's AFD/development-funded training projects in DRC, Gambia, Benin, and Cambodia—serving similar mission-driven clients but with nonprofit positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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