FreshWater Solutions

What FreshWater Solutions does

FreshWater Solutions SPA is a Chile-based ClimateTech company founded in 2015 (with technology originating in 2007) that designs, manufactures, and sells atmospheric water generators (AGW) under the 'Agua del Aire' brand. Its core technology captures ambient humidity, accelerates the natural water cycle via a proprietary algorithm, and runs the resulting water through multi-stage filtration (electrostatic mesh, nanomolecular, pre/post-carbon, reverse osmosis, TCR mineralization, UV sterilization, and micro-membrane oxygenation) to produce purified drinking water without sodium, chlorine, fluorine, preservatives, or heavy metals. The product line spans the URBAN desktop unit (up to 15 L/day) through FW60 (60 L/day), FW100 (100 L/day), FW250 outdoor industrial (250 L/day), and custom commercial/industrial systems of 500-5,000 L/day, with a complementary replacement filter and parts business.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales to households, communities, schools, mining and industrial operators, and government entities, supplemented by recurring filter/part sales (CLP 7,100-46,500 per filter, 1-4 year replacement cycles) and remote support fees. Go-to-market combines direct e-commerce (50% deposit, 50% on delivery via the company website and Pago Fácil/Mercado Pago/WebPay), a Banco de Chile bank-channel partnership offering 20% discounts and Compromiso Azul financing, an ambassador/agent commission program including the E5V incentive (free URBAN for 5 sales in 90 days), FedEx-powered international shipping, and CSR-funded enterprise/NGO deployments (CCU, INTEGRA, JUNJI, SalmonChile, FOSIS, TECHO, SQM, Complejo Colbún).

To date, FreshWater has served 5,410+ households and 27,048+ individuals across 254+ communities, generated cumulatively 8.6 million liters of water, avoided 344,448 kg of plastic waste, and won 30+ innovation awards including Avonni 2015, ChivasVenture 2018, Bayer Social Innovation Award 2022, and MIT Technology Review recognition in 2023. The company has 1-10 employees, is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding rounds or parent company, and is currently expanding geographically into Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and the Middle East.

Name

FreshWater Solutions

Legal name

FreshWater Solutions SPA

Website

https://freshwatersolutions.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FreshWater Solutions is a Chile-based ClimateTech company that designs, manufactures, and sells atmospheric water generators (AGW) producing drinking water from ambient humidity, serving households, schools, and mining/industrial operators across Chile, with selective expansion into Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Atmospheric Water Generation Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Atmospheric water generators
• Water purification equipment
• Drinking water solutions
• Climate tech hardware
• Off-grid water systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Atmospheric Water Generators: FreshWater sells its atmospheric water generation machines (URBAN, FW60, FW100, FW250, and industrial models from 500-5000 L/day) directly to end-users, communities, businesses, and governments. Sales are conducted via website (reservation with 50% deposit, 50% on delivery) or immediate delivery (for URBAN in Chile). Pricing ranges from ~$1,590,000 CLP for URBAN up to custom quotes for industrial units.
2. Consumables and Replacement Filters: Replacement filters and parts (electrostatic mesh, nanomolecular filter, pre-carbon, post-carbon, reverse osmosis membrane, TCR, UV lights) are sold through the website. Filter lifespans range from 1–4 years depending on usage habits. Filter prices range from $7,100 CLP (nanomolecular) to $46,500 CLP (reverse osmosis membrane).
3. Ambassador/Agent Program - Commission Revenue: Ambassador agents earn commissions for each URBAN model sold. The E5V challenge program allows agents to earn a free URBAN unit by achieving 5 sales in 90 days. Reseller opportunities are also available for qualified commercial partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FreshWater Solutions designs, manufactures and sells atmospheric water generation machines (URBAN, FW60, FW100, FW250 and 500-5000 L/day industrial units) that condense humidity from ambient air and deliver purified drinking water through a proprietary algorithm-driven multi-stage filtration process. The company also sells replacement filters and parts for its installed base and operates an ambassador/agent program for URBAN distribution. Sales occur through its own e-commerce site, the Banco de Chile financing portal, FedEx international shipping, and corporate/NGO CSR deployments.

Product overview

FreshWater Solutions offers a portfolio of atmospheric water generation systems under the "Agua del Aire" (Water from Air) technology brand. The product line spans from compact residential models (URBAN at 15 L/day) to commercial (FW60 at 60 L/day, FW100 at 100 L/day) and industrial models (FW250 at 250 L/day, with commercial/industrial units up to 500-5000 L/day). The discontinued ECCO model used recycled materials. All systems use multi-stage filtration including electrostatic air filters, nanomolecular filters, reverse osmosis, UV sterilization, and oxygenation to produce purified water without sodium, chlorine, fluorine, chemicals, preservatives, or heavy metals. Replacement filters and parts are available separately for all active models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agua del Aire: The company's core ClimateTech technology that captures microparticles of water from air and converts it into purified drinking water through filtration, purification, sterilization, and oxygenation.

Products and services

• URBAN Atmospheric Water Generator Desktop atmospheric water generator producing up to 15 L/day of purified water with 6L internal storage. Uses the proprietary Agua del Aire intelligent algorithm and a 10-phase filtration process (electrostatic mesh, nanomolecular filter, particle, pre-carbon, post-carbon, reverse osmosis, TCR mineralization, UV lights, oxygenation, micro-membranes at nozzle) with food-grade stainless-steel tank and continuous UV sterilization. Sold to households and small businesses.
• FW60 Atmospheric Water Generator Vertical wheeled model for domestic, collaborative, or operational use. Generates up to 60 L/day with a 45L storage tank (220V/50Hz; 1600W total power, 1000W compressor + 500W heater/cooler). Sold to small commercial, collaborative, and operational users.
• FW100 Atmospheric Water Generator Vertical wheeled unit with hot and cold water options. Generates up to 100 L/day with a 100L storage tank. Uses a 12-stage filtration process, R407a refrigerant, and 1200 m³/h airflow (142x65x105cm). Sold to commercial and operational buyers, financed through Banco de Chile's Compromiso Azul business credit.
• FW250 Industrial Outdoor Atmospheric Water Generator Three-phase (380V) outdoor industrial model generating up to 250 L/day with a 110L storage tank (130x65x165cm, 220V/50Hz, 2100W general consumption, 320kg). Features a 17-phase filtration process including electrostatic air filter, dual lower tank fabric filters, UV sterilization, TCR mineralization, leak detection sensor, and external tank connectivity for greater autonomy. Targeted at industrial, mining, and large commercial facilities.
• Commercial and Industrial Atmospheric Water Systems (500-5000 L/day) Large-scale atmospheric water generation systems for commercial and industrial buyers with capacities ranging from 500 to 5000 liters per day. Specifications and pricing provided on contact, with units financed through Banco de Chile's Compromiso Azul business credit. Suitable for municipalities, large industrial facilities, and CSR deployments.
• Replacement Filters and Parts for FreshWater Systems Genuine replacement filters and parts for FreshWater systems, including Pre-Carbon Active Filter (CLP 17,700), Post-Carbon Active Filter (CLP 18,500), Reverse Osmosis Membrane (CLP 46,500), TCR Filter (CLP 23,700), Nanomolecular Filter (CLP 7,100), UV Light Lower Tank (CLP 20,200), UV Light Upper Tank (CLP 21,300), and Electrostatic Mesh (price varies). Replacement frequency ranges from 1 to 4 years depending on usage habits; remote support is available at 1.5 UF + IVA per event.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% reduction in bottled water purchases for users
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• CCU (Compañía Cervecerías Unidas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate social partnership through CCU's 'Juntos por un Mejor Vivir' initiative, deploying FreshWater units in Monte Patria (Coquimbo) kindergartens in collaboration with Fundación INTEGRA, providing safe water to 140 children and 40 educators. Supports CCU's water efficiency goals in drought-affected areas.
• SalmonChilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalmón Chile and partner companies inaugurated the 'Agua para La Araucanía' project providing atmospheric water generators to rural communities in southern Chile through the 'Agua para Comunidades' initiative.
• Fundación INTEGRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with INTEGRA to install FreshWater units in early childhood education centers, improving water access and childhood health in water-scarce regions of Chile.
• Banco de ChilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanco de Chile offers FreshWater products through its Beneficio Personas portal (20% discount for URBAN model) and Beneficio Empresas portal ('Compromiso Azul' financing credit for FW100 and FW250 business purchases).
• ProChilecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProChile supported FreshWater's GO Global international expansion program and its participation in the Red Mercado Dubai, helping position the company in international markets including Colombia and beyond.
• Fundación Chile (FCH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Chile has been a long-term supporter and co-developer, helping position FreshWater in the MAS (Medidas de Acciones y Soluciones) water security portfolio for 2030 and 2050. Also supports the Chile Global Ventures internationalization program.
• TECHO ChilemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTECHO partners with FreshWater to install atmospheric water generators in vulnerable informal settlement communities (campamentos) across Chile, addressing acute water access gaps in underserved urban fringe areas.
• FOSISmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOSIS (Fondo de Solidaridad e Inversión Social) partners with FreshWater to provide water access solutions for vulnerable low-income families in Chile as part of social development programs.
• JUNJI (Junta Nacional de Jardines Infantiles)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJUNJI signed a convenio with FreshWater to provide innovative and sustainable water access for kindergartens under the national early childhood education program.
• SQM (PQL Lithium Operations)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSQM installed FreshWater units at its lithium operations to provide 24/7 water access for workers, eliminating dependency on external plastic water bottles in remote mining facilities.
• Complejo ColbúnmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColbún power generation complex uses FreshWater at an isolated mountain facility, providing reliable water supply during disruptions caused by flooding that cut off conventional water delivery.
• AB InBev (Accelerator 100+)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreshWater won AB InBev's global Accelerator 100+ program, gaining access to the multinational brewer's ecosystem of innovation and potential deployment in their supply chain communities.
• Agora PartnershipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for Agora Partnerships accelerator in Mexico, supporting social enterprise development and Latin American market expansion.
• UTEC (Ark Venture Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for UTEC's Ark Venture program in Peru, connecting with the Latin American impact venture ecosystem.
• Promotora Social de MéxicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as a reference case of social innovation in Latin America in a publication by Promotora Social de México highlighting changemakers improving people's lives.
• FedExminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFedEx is used for international shipping of FreshWater units to customers outside Chile, providing door-to-door delivery in geographically feasible locations.
• ClimateTech Chile AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreshWater is a founding/member company of the ClimateTech Chile trade association, representing cleantech companies working on environmental solutions aligned with UN SDGs.
• SocialabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocialab, the Chilean social enterprise accelerator, supported FreshWater from its early days as a social impact venture, providing mentorship and connections in the impact ecosystem.
• Water is LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater is Life is listed as a collaborator in FreshWater's community water access ecosystem, potentially sharing distribution or mission alignment.
• Fundación ViviendaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Vivienda partners with FreshWater to address water access in vulnerable housing communities in Chile.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Source Global: U.S.-based pioneer of solar-powered atmospheric water generation (formerly Zero Mass Water) with Source Hydropanel. Closest direct peer — same atmospheric water generation category, overlapping climate-tech mission, and a comparable focus on distributed off-grid water production for households, communities, and commercial sites.
• Watergen: Israeli manufacturer of atmospheric water generators (GEN-M, GENNY) targeting humanitarian, residential, and military applications. Direct AWG competitor with a global distribution footprint and overlapping social-impact customer base.
• EcoloBlue: U.S. manufacturer of a broad AWG product line spanning residential, commercial, and industrial capacities. Closely comparable product portfolio to FreshWater's URBAN/FW60/FW100/FW250 ladder, serving similar customer use cases.
• Atmospheric Water Solutions: U.S./India-based manufacturer of atmospheric water generators focused on residential, commercial, and industrial deployment. Direct peer in the same AWG category with comparable product positioning and emerging-market ambitions.
• GENAQ: Spanish manufacturer of atmospheric water generators for residential and industrial use. Same AWG category, similar product positioning, and a regional player focused on water-stressed geographies that overlap with FreshWater's Latam and emerging-market target customers.

Others

• Grundfos: Global water technology company (pumps, dosing, water treatment) listed as a FreshWater collaborator. Adjacent enabling partner — supplies pump and water-system technology that complements AWG installations rather than directly competing in atmospheric generation.
• SUNTECH Power: Global solar panel manufacturer relevant to FreshWater because all FreshWater units are designed for solar coupling (1.5 kW inverter for URBAN). An enabling supplier/infrastructure partner for the off-grid AWG deployment thesis rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Coway: Korean leader in home water purification appliances and a broader portfolio of home wellness products. Overlaps with FreshWater's residential URBAN segment via household purified water, but does not specialize in atmospheric water generation or community-scale deployments.
• Brita: Global household water filtration brand (Clorox-owned) serving residential customers with pitcher and under-sink filters. Adjacent in the household purified-water category; addresses similar bottled-water substitution motives but does not produce water from air.
• Culligan: Large established water treatment company with residential, commercial, and industrial offerings across softening, filtration, and reverse osmosis. Overlaps with FreshWater's commercial/industrial customer base but does not compete in atmospheric water generation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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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