Biokube
BioKube is a Denmark-based manufacturer of packaged decentralized wastewater treatment systems (5–10,000 PE) using proprietary Submerged Aerated Filter technology, selling globally in 61 countries via direct sales and a 43-country distributor network to residential, municipal, industrial, and mobile-camp customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersTappernøje, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Biokube does
BioKube is a Denmark-based designer, manufacturer, and seller of packaged decentralized wastewater treatment systems, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Tappernøje near Copenhagen. The company's product portfolio spans a capacity range of 5 to 10,000 population equivalents (PE), including the Pluto and Venus lines for households and small resorts (5–30 PE), Mars systems for small communities and gated communities (30–150 PE), and Jupiter, Saturn, BioReactor, BioContainer, Orion, and HERCULES systems for large municipal, industrial, and mobile camp deployments (150–10,000 PE). All systems are built on a proprietary Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) platform using BioBlock biofilm carriers colonized with bacteria, with integrated septic-tank recirculation that sustains bacterial activity even during extended low-occupancy periods. Add-on modules extend the platform into total nitrogen removal (SBR), greywater-only treatment, and drinking-water-grade polishing (ULTRA/Clean).
BioKube earns revenue through three streams: one-time sales of packaged plug-and-play treatment plants (with small systems shipped from stock and larger systems on 8–10 week lead times), recurring service and maintenance contracts (notably 4,200 systems maintained under annual visits in Denmark by a team of 5 service technicians plus a field service manager), and project financing facilitation for larger installations. The company distributes through a hybrid model combining direct sales offices in Denmark and Sweden with a network of national distributors and partners in 43 countries, serving a diversified customer base that includes residential buyers, hotels, municipalities, mining and oil & gas camps, UN peacekeeping facilities, breweries, schools, and real-estate developments across 61 countries.
Biokube firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Biokube
- Legal name
- BioKube
- Website
- https://biokube.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BioKube is a Denmark-based manufacturer of packaged decentralized wastewater treatment systems (5–10,000 PE) using proprietary Submerged Aerated Filter technology, selling globally in 61 countries via direct sales and a 43-country distributor network to residential, municipal, industrial, and mobile-camp customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Biokube industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wastewater Treatment Systems
- NAICS
- Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)
- SIC
- Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD)
Keywords
Where Biokube is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tappernøje
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Biokube business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wastewater Treatment System Sales: BioKube sells packaged sewage treatment plants ranging from small systems (Pluto, Venus, Mars) for 5-150 PE to large systems (Jupiter, Saturn, BioReactor, BioContainer) for 150-10,000 PE. Systems are sold as complete plug-and-play units with optional add-ons like phosphorous removal kits and UV-tertiary treatment units.
- Service and Maintenance: BioKube provides ongoing service contracts for installed systems. In Denmark, 5 service technicians maintain 4,200 systems through annual service visits. Service includes remote monitoring, alarm management via SMS, and maintenance support through partner networks globally.
- Project Financing: BioKube offers assistance with project financing for customers purchasing systems, particularly for larger installations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Small Systems (5-150 PE): Pluto, Venus, Mars product lines |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Large Systems (150-10,000 PE): Jupiter, Saturn, BioReactor, BioContainer product lines |
| Subscription | Annual | Service Contracts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Biokube product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BioKube designs, manufactures, and sells packaged wastewater treatment systems based on proprietary Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology with BioBlock biofilm carriers, covering capacities from 5 PE single-household units to 10,000 PE municipal plants. The company sells through direct sales in Scandinavia and through a network of national distributors in 43 countries, complemented by service contracts, remote monitoring, and project financing support.
Product overview
BioKube offers a comprehensive portfolio of packaged sewage treatment plants and compact wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The product range spans from small household systems (Venus, Pluto at 5-30 PE) to mid-size systems (Mars at 30-150 PE) to large-scale municipal and industrial solutions (Jupiter, Saturn, BioReactor, BioContainer, Orion, HERCULES). All systems use BioKube's proprietary Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology with BioBlock bacteria carriers. The portfolio includes specialized add-on modules such as GreyWater systems for seasonal use, ULTRA/Clean for drinking water production, and SBR systems for enhanced nitrogen removal. Systems are delivered as plug-and-play units in cylindrical polypropylene containers or standard shipping containers (BioContainer), with optional tertiary treatment including UV disinfection and phosphorous removal. The company emphasizes circular economy solutions where treated water can be safely reused for irrigation or other purposes, and sludge can be converted to energy or fertilizer.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BioKube: Primary company brand for wastewater treatment systems
- ULTRA/Clean
- ULTRA/Bag
Products and services
- Venus System Compact packaged wastewater treatment system sized for 5-30 population equivalents (approximately 0.75-6 m³/day), designed for single houses, small hotels, schools, and groups of up to 6 houses. Uses Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology with BioBlock bacteria carriers and an integrated or separate septic tank.
- Pluto System Entry-level compact wastewater treatment system for 5 PE (1-6 houses), packaged as a plug-and-play unit with a built-in technical box containing control unit and an integrated phosphorous removal chamber.
- Mars System Mid-size packaged wastewater treatment system for 30-150 PE (up to 50 m³/day), designed for small cities, gated communities, resorts, and small hotels. Delivered in cylindrical polypropylene containers with optional phosphorous removal and UV tertiary treatment.
- Jupiter System Large-scale wastewater treatment system for cities, camps, hotels, and resorts, available in standard and above-ground (AG) configurations, with nematode filter and other tertiary options, scalable for capacity needs including all-inclusive service contracts.
- BioReactor System Industrial and municipal wastewater treatment system using BioBlock technology, scalable from small installations to large municipal plants, available in containerized configurations for temporary or permanent deployment.
- BioContainer Mobile wastewater treatment system housed in standard 20-foot or 40-foot shipping containers, designed for oil fields, mining camps, and remote locations where mobility is essential, with multiple units transportable by truck between sites.
- Saturn System Large municipal and industrial wastewater treatment system for cities and industrial facilities, available with sandfilter, UV, and chlorination options, scalable for high-capacity deployments.
- HERCULES System Extra-large capacity wastewater treatment system designed for major industrial and municipal installations.
- Orion System Large-scale wastewater treatment system for industrial and municipal applications.
- GreyWater System Specialized packaged system that treats only greywater from kitchens, bathrooms, and washing machines while excluding blackwater from toilets. Compact Ø 90 cm x H 120 cm footprint, with built-in septic chamber and hair filter, requiring only annual maintenance.
- ULTRA/Clean Advanced water purification system that can convert polluted water from wells or rivers to drinking water quality, achieving E-Coli below 10/100 ml and serving as tertiary treatment for reuse applications.
- SBR System Sequential Batch Reactor system offered when total nitrogen removal is required, providing enhanced treatment capabilities for strict regulatory requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Treated water achieves E-Coli below 300/100ml standard; with UV or ULTRA/Clean achieves E-Coli below 10/100ml (drinking water quality)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Biokube
Customer profileNamed customers26 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Biokube technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Biokube partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Danish Government (Research Partnership)coreBioKube participates in a Danish Government-sponsored research project regarding wastewater and circular economy. The partnership focuses on advancing wastewater treatment technology and circular economy applications.
- BioKube National Distributors (43 Countries)coreBioKube has established national partners in 43 countries who handle local sales, installation, and service of BioKube wastewater systems. Partners receive free training, access to technical documentation, and ongoing support. The partner network enables compliance with local regulations and provides local customer support.
- Prospective International DistributorsminorBioKube actively recruits new distributors in countries where they don't have presence. Interested parties can apply through the partner request page. Benefits include training, marketing materials, technical documentation access, and service app access.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves1 record
Expansion highlights6 records
Biokube competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ecolab (Nalco Water): Ecolab's water division serves industrial wastewater and water-reuse customers with treatment chemistry and equipment offerings. Comparable to BioKube in addressing industrial reuse and circular-economy water outcomes, though via a chemistry-led rather than packaged-hardware business model.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia is a global water and wastewater major with packaged and decentralized offerings alongside large municipal EPC projects. Competes with BioKube at the upper end of the 10,000 PE municipal/city scale and on industrial wastewater tenders.
- Xylem (Wedeco / Sanitaire): Xylem is a global water-technology incumbent whose Wedeco and Sanitaire brands compete in decentralized and packaged wastewater. Already referenced as BioKube's sales channel partner for the Julia Creek Australia tender, it represents both a competitor and an indirect channel.
- SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: SUEZ operates a global water-and-wastewater portfolio with packaged biological treatment and containerized mobile units for industrial and municipal customers. Competes with BioKube's BioReactor and BioContainer product lines in larger industrial and resource-sector tenders.
Direct peers
- Premier Tech Water and Environment: Premier Tech's Water & Environment division (Canada/global) manufactures packaged decentralized wastewater treatment systems for residential and small-community markets, including Ecoflo and Rewatec brands. Highly comparable to BioKube in product format, customer base, and channel-driven international distribution.
- Klaro: Klaro (Germany) designs and sells packaged, containerized decentralized wastewater treatment plants using SBR technology for households, commercial, and municipal applications. It is the closest direct competitor to BioKube in plug-and-play SAF/SBR systems sold through a distributor network across Europe and emerging markets.
- Marsh Industries: Marsh Industries (UK) produces packaged sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, and pump stations for off-mains residential and commercial applications. Closely comparable to BioKube's Venus/Pluto/Mars small-system range in capacity, regulatory positioning, and sales channel.
- WPL (Water Pollution Solutions): WPL (UK) supplies packaged and modular wastewater treatment plants for residential developments, commercial sites, and small communities using submerged aerated filter and biological technology. Direct competitor to BioKube's mid-sized Mars/Jupiter range in the European off-mains market.
- ClearFox (PP-Products): ClearFox (Germany) manufactures containerized and packaged wastewater treatment plants using fixed-bed biofilm technology for industrial, commercial, and municipal customers. Comparable to BioKube's BioContainer and BioReactor product lines in mobile/industrial use cases.
Emerging players
- Fluence Corporation: Fluence (US/Australia/Italy) designs decentralized and packaged wastewater and water reuse plants using MABR and SBR technology for municipal, industrial, and emergency deployments. Comparable to BioKube in modular/containerized formats and recurring service-revenue ambitions, with a broader product portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Biokube social profiles
Digital presenceBiokube compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Biokube financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Biokube leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Biokube funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Biokube 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 Biokube
What does Biokube do?
BioKube designs, manufactures, and sells packaged wastewater treatment systems based on proprietary Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology with BioBlock biofilm carriers, covering capacities from 5 PE single-household units to 10,000 PE municipal plants. The company sells through direct sales in Scandinavia and through a network of national distributors in 43 countries, complemented by service contracts, remote monitoring, and project financing support.
Is Biokube a public or private company?
Biokube is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Biokube founded?
Biokube was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Biokube based?
Biokube is headquartered in Tappernøje, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Biokube make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Wastewater Treatment System Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance and project Financing.
Who are Biokube's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ecolab (Nalco Water), Veolia Water Technologies, Xylem (Wedeco / Sanitaire) and SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions. Direct peers are Premier Tech Water and Environment, Klaro, Marsh Industries, WPL (Water Pollution Solutions) and ClearFox (PP-Products). Fluence Corporation is listed as an emerging player.
Does Biokube have an API?
No public API is recorded for Biokube.
What industry is Biokube in?
Biokube's product category is Wastewater Treatment Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANADAE, Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote), with a secondary code of BPALAHAD, Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services. Its NAICS code is 221320 and its SIC code is 4950.