Chateaud'eau
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersLa Courneuve, France
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Chateaud'eau firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Chateaud'eau
- Legal name
- Chateaud'eau SAS
- Website
- https://chateaudeau.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Chateaud'eau industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Workplace Hydration and Beverage Services
- NAICS
- Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pitcher & Dispenser Water Filters (CRAJAJAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAE), DTC Beverage Delivery (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic) (AFAIANAK)
Keywords
Where Chateaud'eau is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- La Courneuve
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices15 records
Markets served
Chateaud'eau business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Water Dispenser Rental: Monthly rental of water dispensers (bonbonne and networked models) with maintenance and service included
- Water Dispenser Sales: One-time purchase of water dispensers for businesses
- Water Delivery Service: Scheduled water bottle deliveries for bonbonne dispensers
- Maintenance and Support: Technical maintenance, filter replacements and support services bundled with rental contracts
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Rental option with all-inclusive service |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Purchase option for water dispensers |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Chateaud'eau product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Chateaud'eau rents, sells, and maintains bottled water dispensers (bonbonne system) and network-connected water dispensers using patented Firewall UVC purification for businesses across France. The company also distributes Lavazza professional espresso coffee machines and supplies consumables such as bottles, cups, and accessories under a recurring service model delivered through approximately 70 local agencies.
Product overview
Chateaud'eau, part of the Culligan Group and Eden Springs Europe, provides workplace hydration solutions through two main product lines: bottled water dispensers (fontaines bonbonne) using natural spring water from carefully selected French sources, and network-connected dispensers (fontaines réseau) that filter and purify building water supply. The bottled dispenser portfolio includes the CB Premium and CB Danu models featuring bottom-loading designs and eco-friendly materials. The network-connected Purity line (Essential, Advanced, Prime) offers progressively advanced features including Firewall UVC purification technology, interactive touchscreens, real-time water quality monitoring, and 6-type water options (fresh, ambient, chilled, hot, sparkling). Additional products include hot water dispensers (Selfizz Neo, C7), refrigerated dispensers, sparkling water dispensers, reusable bottles, and Lavazza professional coffee machines offered as a complementary service. The company operates across 70 local agencies in France serving 90,000 installed dispensers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Purity: A range of connected water dispensers (Purity Essential, Purity Advanced, Purity Prime) offered under the Culligan partnership, delivering filtered, purified water with hot, cold, sparkling, and extra-hot options.
- CB Danu
- CB Premium
- Selfizz Neo
- C7 Firewall
Products and services
- CB Premium (Bottled Water Dispenser) Bottled water dispenser using the bonbonne system for offices and workplaces; provides ambient, chilled, and hot water with HygieneGuard protection and ergonomic design.
- CB Danu (Bottled Water Fountain) Compact bottled water fountain designed for offices; offers chilled and ambient water with a small footprint and hygienic tap area.
- Culligan Purity Essential (Network Water Dispenser) Network-connected mains-fed water dispenser with Culligan filtration; delivers chilled, ambient, and sparkling water for workplaces, with sustainability benefits from eliminating plastic bottles.
- Culligan Purity Advanced (Network Water Dispenser) Mid-tier network-connected water dispenser with advanced Culligan filtration and real-time monitoring, suited for medium-to-large workplaces requiring higher throughput.
- Culligan Purity Prime (Premium Network Water Dispenser) Premium network-connected dispenser integrating Firewall UVC purification, real-time telemetry, predictive maintenance alerts, and consumption tracking for enterprise customers.
- Selfizz Neo (Hot Water Dispenser) Hot water dispenser for workplaces serving teas, infusions, and instant beverages, with rapid heating and compact countertop design.
- C7 (Hot Water Dispenser) Compact hot water dispenser for offices, delivering near-boiling water on demand for beverages and light kitchen use.
- Refrigerated Water Dispensers (Fontaines à eau fraîche) Range of mains-fed and bottled dispensers providing chilled and ambient water for offices, hospitals, and public spaces.
- Hot Water Dispensers (Fontaines à eau chaude) Range of dispensers delivering near-boiling water for workplace tea, coffee, and instant beverage preparation.
- Sparkling Water Dispensers (Fontaines à eau gazeuse) Network-connected and bottled dispensers providing chilled sparkling water in addition to ambient and chilled still water, for offices and hospitality venues.
- Reusable Water Bottles Branded reusable water bottles sold as accessories to support workplace sustainability and reduced single-use plastic consumption.
- Accessories (cups, holders, etc.) Supporting accessories including cups, drip trays, and bottle holders bundled with dispenser rental and purchase contracts.
- Lavazza Professional Coffee Machines Range of Lavazza-branded professional espresso and bean-to-cup coffee machines sold or leased to businesses, with consumable pods and beans delivered on subscription.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduction of single-use plastic bottles through reusable bonbonne system (bonbonnes reused up to 20 times)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Chateaud'eau
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Chateaud'eau technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Chateaud'eau partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- People Help People - One WorldcoreHumanitarian partnership supporting water well construction projects in developing countries including Uganda and Tanzania. Part of 'Every Drop Counts' program.
- LavazzacorePartnership for premium coffee products including Lavazza Voix de la Terre fair trade coffee, espresso capsules, and coffee machines for business customers.
- Solidarités InternationalminorHumanitarian association partnership where €1 is donated per water fountain installation to help provide clean water access worldwide.
- AFIFAEcoreFrench Water Fountain Industry Association ensuring quality standards, food safety, and hygiene compliance. CEO Robert Kadijevic serves as AFIFAE president.
- Eden SpringscoreParent company and brand under which Chateaud'eau operates as part of Eden Springs Europe group with subsidiaries across 16 European countries.
- CulligancoreTechnology partnership for Culligan Purity water dispensers featuring proprietary Firewall purification technology and connected monitoring systems.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Chateaud'eau competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BlueTriton Brands (formerly DS Services): U.S. water and coffee dispenser provider serving homes and offices; comparable model combining dispenser rental, bottled water delivery and office coffee service with national service footprint.
- Primo Water Corporation: North American provider of water dispensers, bottled water and exchange/refill services with recurring B2B and B2C revenue; comparable business model combining dispenser rental, water delivery and exchange services.
- Culligan International: Global leader in water treatment and B2B water dispensers, and Chateaud'eau's technology partner via the Purity/Firewall platform. Overlapping customer base in France and across Europe makes it the most direct strategic comparable.
- Selecta Group: European operator of unattended self-service vending and water dispensers for workplaces and public spaces; closest peer on European B2B service density, route-based logistics and recurring rental model.
- BWT (Best Water Technology): European water treatment technology group offering point-of-use filtration, water dispensers and bottled water services; competes with Chateaud'eau in B2B hydration and shares technology adjacency through filtration innovation.
- Waterlogic: B2B bottleless and bottled water cooler provider with strong European footprint; offers networked dispensers with purification, directly competing with Chateaud'eau's networked water fountain line in enterprise accounts.
Emerging players
- SodaStream: Consumer home carbonation brand competing for sparkling-water occasions; partially overlaps with Chateaud'eau's sparkling water dispenser offering but targets households rather than enterprise customers.
Broad incumbents
- Nestlé Waters: Global bottled water incumbent (Perrier, S.Pellegrino, Vittel) and Chateaud'eau customer; competes with the bonbonne water delivery model via retail bottled water and overlaps in hydration brand-building.
- Brita: Consumer-focused water filtration brand (pitchers, dispensers, replacement cartridges); overlaps with Chateaud'eau's filtration technology narrative but addresses home rather than workplace B2B demand.
Regional players
- Coway: Asia-Pacific leader in connected water and air purifiers with a rental/subscription service model; comparable unit economics and IoT-led service model, but geographically separated from Chateaud'eau's European footprint.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Chateaud'eau social profiles
Digital presenceChateaud'eau compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Chateaud'eau financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Chateaud'eau leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Chateaud'eau funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Chateaud'eau M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Chateaud'eau
What does Chateaud'eau do?
Chateaud'eau rents, sells, and maintains bottled water dispensers (bonbonne system) and network-connected water dispensers using patented Firewall UVC purification for businesses across France. The company also distributes Lavazza professional espresso coffee machines and supplies consumables such as bottles, cups, and accessories under a recurring service model delivered through approximately 70 local agencies.
Is Chateaud'eau a public or private company?
Chateaud'eau is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Chateaud'eau founded?
Chateaud'eau was founded in 1992. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Chateaud'eau based?
Chateaud'eau is headquartered in La Courneuve, France, in the Europe region.
How does Chateaud'eau make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Water Dispenser Rental is the primary driver. The others are water Dispenser Sales, water Delivery Service and maintenance and Support.
Who are Chateaud'eau's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BlueTriton Brands (formerly DS Services), Primo Water Corporation, Culligan International, Selecta Group, BWT (Best Water Technology) and Waterlogic. SodaStream is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Nestlé Waters and Brita. Coway is listed as a regional player.
Does Chateaud'eau have an API?
No public API is recorded for Chateaud'eau.
What industry is Chateaud'eau in?
Chateaud'eau's product category is Workplace Hydration and Beverage Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAJAJAB, Pitcher & Dispenser Water Filters, with a secondary code of AFAFACAE, Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production. Its NAICS code is 3121 and its SIC code is 2080.