What Acquaviva does

Acquaviva S.p.A. società benefit is a privately held Italian B2B water-solutions company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Travagliato (Brescia). It operates two complementary product lines for Italian businesses and institutions: EcoBoccione, single-use 100% recyclable 18-litre PET bottles filled at two proprietary protected spring sources (Duronia in Molise and Braone in Valcamonica), dispensed through loaned coolers under a bundled service contract; and ReteViva, mains-connected microfiltration dispensers with active carbon and antibacterial filtration, rented under annual contracts with filter replacement and maintenance included. A third offering, the Home Water System, extends under-sink microfiltration to residential customers under rental or direct-purchase terms.

The company runs a sales-led, direct-service go-to-market through a network of 20+ regional branches covering 15+ Italian regions, supported by a commercial development team, WhatsApp and phone support, and an online reorder portal (acquaviva.shop). Revenue is predominantly recurring, generated through monthly EcoBoccione replenishment subscriptions and annual ReteViva and Home Water System rentals, supplemented by accessories and consumable sales. Acquaviva serves an installed base of more than 40,000 customers across healthcare, public administration, offices, education, industry, Ho.Re.Ca., fitness, retail, and residential segments, with a workforce of approximately 160 people. The company is registered as a Società Benefit, partners with the RiPET consortium for PET recycling, and holds Km Zero and water-quality certifications that anchor its sustainability positioning.

Name

Acquaviva

Legal name

Acquaviva S.p.A. società benefit Az. unico

Website

https://acquaviva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Acquaviva is an Italian B2B water-solutions provider founded in 1994, supplying EcoBoccione spring-water bottles and ReteViva microfiltered dispensers to over 40,000 business and institutional customers across 15+ Italian regions through a 20+ branch direct-service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Dispensing Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Under-Sink Water Filtration Systems (CRAJAJAD), Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems (Residential) (CRAJAJAK)

Keywords

• Water dispenser solutions
• Microfiltration water systems
• Spring water delivery
• Office hydration services
• Bottled water distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Travagliato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EcoBoccione - Water bottle delivery service: Supply of spring water in 18-liter single-use recyclable bottles (EcoBoccione) with free loan of dispenser, installation, maintenance, and 24/7 technical assistance. The service is provided under a comodato d'uso (loan-for-use) arrangement for the dispenser equipment.
2. Rete Viva - Network-connected water dispensers: Supply and installation of network-connected water dispensers with microfiltration, offered under rental model (noleggio). Includes filter replacement, regular maintenance, and ongoing technical assistance. Customers pay rental fees for the dispenser equipment and microfiltrazione service.
3. Home Water System - Domestic under-sink filtration: Under-sink microfiltration systems for residential use with two formulas: annual rental (including filter, installation, maintenance, and assistance) or direct sale (equipment ownership with optional technical assistance). Optional chiller-gasator upgrade for sparkling, cold, and hot water.
4. Accessories and consumables: Sale of complementary accessories including compostable disposable cups, cup holders, cabinets, and other consumable materials upon request.
5. Online payment processing: Online payment portal for customers to pay for boccioni deliveries via PayPal and credit card (Stripe), enabling self-service ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Acquaviva provides all-inclusive water distribution solutions for Italian businesses through two main offerings: EcoBoccione (spring water delivered in single-use 100% recyclable 18-litre PET bottles with a patented Igienic System cap, accompanied by a loaned dispenser, installation, and maintenance) and ReteViva (microfiltered tap water dispensers connected directly to the building's water supply network with activated carbon filtration and antibacterial systems, available on annual rental). The company also offers a Home Water System, an under-sink microfiltration unit for residential customers available via annual rental or direct purchase, with an optional chiller-gasator for sparkling, cold, and hot water.

Product overview

Acquaviva is a Società Benefit specialising in B2B water dispensing solutions for Italian businesses, offering two complementary product lines: EcoBoccione (single-use recyclable 18-litre PET bottles sourced from the company's own protected springs) and ReteViva (mains-connected dispensers with active carbon microfiltrazione and anti-bacterial filtration). Both are provided as all-inclusive services covering equipment loan/rental, installation, maintenance, and 24/7 technical assistance. A third offering, Home Water System, extends under-sink microfiltration to private households, available via rental or purchase. The portfolio is rounded out by accessories (compostable cups, cup holders, cabinets) and custom branding services for dispensers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoBoccione: Single-use recyclable 18-liter water bottle solution with patented Igienic System cap, providing spring water delivered within 10 days of bottling.
• ReteViva
• Acqua Giovane (La Nostra Acqua)
• Water Plastic Free

Products and services

• EcoBoccione

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 customers served daily across Italy
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RiPET (Consorzio Riciclo PET)coreOthersRiPET is the Italian PET plastic recycling consortium. Acquaviva partners with RiPET to ensure the collection and 100% recycling of EcoBoccione bottles as part of its circular economy model. Each boccione is collected, recycled, and reintroduced into the production cycle, contributing to Acquaviva's sustainability credentials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Global water treatment and filtration company with significant presence in residential and commercial filtration. Comparable to Acquaviva on filtration technology and under-sink systems, though Pentair is a global OEM/manufacturer rather than an Italian regional service provider.
• BWT Italia (Cillit): Italian operations of European water technology group BWT, covering water softening, filtration, and dispenser systems. Comparable to Acquaviva on the filtration and installation side, but BWT is a broader industrial/residential player rather than a regional service operator.
• BRITA Italia: Italian subsidiary of BRITA, the global water filtration brand. Overlaps with Acquaviva on office and Ho.Re.Ca. filtration solutions (pitchers, dispensers, under-sink), but is brand/manufacturer-led rather than a regional bottled-and-filtered service operator.

Direct peers

• Waterlogic: International networked water dispenser company (point-of-use filtration coolers with UV/carbon filtration) selling to offices, healthcare, and education. Direct competitor to Acquaviva's ReteViva line on mains-connected dispenser technology and rental model.
• Eden Springs Italia: European office water cooler and bottled water service provider operating in Italy. Closely comparable to Acquaviva in business model: subscription-based dispenser rental plus bottled water delivery to businesses and institutions.
• Culligan Italia: Italian arm of the global water treatment and office water dispenser company. Directly competes with Acquaviva on B2B water cooler rentals, filtration services, and bottled water delivery to offices, Ho.Re.Ca., and healthcare customers across Italy.

Emerging players

• Nordaq: Premium on-premise water filtration systems aimed primarily at hotels, restaurants, and hospitality. Comparable to Acquaviva's Ho.Re.Ca. ReteViva line as a networked microfiltration alternative to bottled water, though focused on the premium hospitality segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acquavivaitalia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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