AQUATIS

What AQUATIS does

AQUATIS a.s. is a Czech design and engineering consultancy headquartered in Brno that delivers comprehensive water-management and environmental infrastructure services. Founded in 1990 with roots tracing back to 1952 (as Hydroprojekt Brno), the firm operates four core divisions — hydrotechnics and hydropower (split into two divisions), water supply and sewerage, and sewerage and wastewater treatment — alongside a Prague regional division and a Slovak organizational unit, employing approximately 130 people.

The company's service portfolio spans twelve domains covering the full water cycle: dams and reservoirs, hydroelectric power stations, sewerage networks, wastewater treatment plants, water supply systems, flood protection, mathematical modeling (1D/2D/3D hydrodynamic simulation using MIKE+ and FLOW-3D), watercourse revitalization, environmental planning, inland waterways, surveying, and rubber dam projects. It applies BIM methodology with a Common Data Environment on most new projects and offers multi-stage design services, engineering and permitting, and full EPC project delivery including commissioning and warranty.

AQUATIS generates revenue primarily through professional services fees and EPC contracts secured via public procurement tenders, serving Czech state water authorities (the three Povodí organizations), municipal governments (e.g., Statutory City of Brno), energy companies (ČEZ), industrial clients, and international development agencies (Czech Development Agency, People in Need). The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified industrial conglomerate SAFICHEM GROUP, which acquired majority control from Finnish Pöyry Oyj in June 2015 and restored the original AQUATIS brand. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 certifications and reports a track record of 5,000+ completed projects across 21 countries.

Name

AQUATIS

Legal name

AQUATIS a.s.

Website

https://aquatis.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AQUATIS a.s. is a Czech water-management engineering consultancy that delivers design, BIM, EPC, and specialist services for dams, hydropower, sewerage, water supply, and flood protection, serving Czech state water authorities, municipalities, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Management Engineering Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Wastewater & Hydraulics Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower Plant EPC (Dam, Run-of-River, Pumped Hydro Civil Works) (EUAEAAAD), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH)

Keywords

• Water management engineering
• Hydraulic infrastructure design
• Wastewater treatment engineering
• EPC project delivery
• Hydroelectric power design

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Engineering Services: Comprehensive design services at all stages from initial studies through all documentation levels required for building permits to as-built documentation and operating instructions. Services include project management, basic design, FEED, detail design, and author's supervision.
2. EPC Projects: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects including project management, procurement with inspection and logistics, construction with subcontracting management, commissioning, personnel training, and warranty/post-warranty service.
3. Specialist Services: Specialized engineering services including pre-design consultancy, competitive bidding consultancy, EIA documentation, drainage master plans, basin plans, operational regulations, and mathematical modeling.
4. Supporting Services: Supporting services including geodetic surveys, geological surveys, chemical analyses, planographic printing, IT infrastructure, and CDE setup for distributed teams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

AQUATIS a.s. is a design and engineering consultancy that delivers comprehensive water management and environmental engineering services across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility studies and basic design through FEED, detailed design, permitting, BIM-based modeling, EPC construction, and commissioning. Its service portfolio spans dams and reservoirs, hydroelectric power stations, sewerage systems, wastewater treatment plants, water supply, flood protection, mathematical hydrodynamic modeling, watercourse revitalization, environmental planning, waterways, surveying, and rubber dam design. The company primarily serves municipal governments, state water authorities, energy companies, and international development clients across Central Europe and selected international markets.

Product overview

AQUATIS a.s. is a Czech design and engineering company providing comprehensive services in water management and environmental engineering. Rather than a unified software product, the company offers a portfolio of 12 specialized service domains covering the entire water management cycle: dams and reservoirs, hydroelectric power stations, sewerage systems, wastewater treatment, water supply, flood protection, mathematical modeling, watercourse revitalization, environmental planning, waterways and navigation, surveying, and rubber dam projects. These core domains are supported by professional services including multi-stage design work, engineering and permitting, BIM methodology implementation, and EPC project delivery. The company operates as a B2B consultancy serving municipalities, government bodies, and industrial clients throughout the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dams and Reservoirs (Vodní nádrže a přehrady)
• Hydroelectric Power Stations (Vodní elektrárny)
• Sewerage Systems (Kanalizace)
• Wastewater Treatment Plants (Čistírny odpadních vod)
• Water Supply (Vodárenství)
• Flood Protection (Protipovodňová ochrana)
• Mathematical Modelling (Matematické modelování)
• Watercourse Modification and Revitalization (Úpravy a revitalizace vodních toků)
• Environment and Planning (Životní prostředí a plánování)
• Waterways and Navigation (Vodní cesty a plavba)
• Surveying (Průzkumné činnosti)
• Rubber Dam Projects (Realizace projektů vakové jezy)
• Multi-stage Design Services (Projekční práce)
• Engineering and Permitting Services (Inženýrské činnosti)
• BIM Design (BIM projektování)
• EPC Projects (EPC projekty)

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ projects completed across 21 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

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

• Rubena s.r.o.coreTechnology or IntegrationCzech manufacturer of rubber-textile material used for rubber dams. AQUATIS has collaborated with Rubena on 230+ rubber dam projects, particularly in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.
• Hydro-Construct GesmbH SteyrmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian company specializing in rubber dam technology. AQUATIS collaborated with Hydro-Construct on projects in Austria, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, Albania, Norway, India, and Turkey.
• ALS Czech RepublicminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccredited laboratory services partner for sampling and analysis of water, soil, and sediment samples. Used for specialized environmental monitoring and testing services.
• RubenacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for rubber dam technology, including supply of rubber-textile materials. Together with Hydro-Construct, they form the core ecosystem for rubber dam projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sweco: Sweco is a European engineering and architecture consultancy with a strong water management and infrastructure division. Comparable in service portfolio (water supply, wastewater, hydraulics) and target municipal clients across Northern and Central Europe.
• AFRY (formerly Pöyry): AFRY is a global engineering consultancy with strong water, hydropower, and environmental practices, and was AQUATIS's former parent (2004-2015). It is directly comparable as a design and engineering firm serving municipal and hydropower clients across Europe.
• Ramboll: Ramboll is a leading international engineering, design, and consultancy company with extensive water and environment practices across the Nordics and Northern Europe. Comparable as a competing water engineering consultancy for municipal and industrial clients.
• Hydro-Construct (GesmbH Steyr): Hydro-Construct is an Austrian rubber dam specialist that AQUATIS has collaborated with across multiple countries. It is directly comparable as a peer in the rubber dam and small hydropower engineering niche.
• Tractebel (Engie): Tractebel is a major European engineering consultancy with extensive water, hydropower, and infrastructure capabilities, often winning EU-funded water projects. Comparable as a competing supplier of design and EPC services to dams, hydropower, and water utilities.

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Stantec is a global engineering, consulting, and construction firm with a sizeable water practice covering water supply, wastewater, and dams. Comparable as a broad incumbent for public and private water infrastructure clients.
• Arcadis: Arcadis is a global design and consultancy firm providing water management, sewerage, and flood resilience services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same water infrastructure engineering market.
• WSP Global: WSP is a large global professional services firm with a substantial water and environment practice. It is a broad incumbent competing for large municipal and international water infrastructure mandates.

Emerging players

• DHI Group (Danish Hydraulic Institute): DHI specializes in hydrodynamic modeling (MIKE+ software suite) used by AQUATIS itself. Comparable as a specialized water modeling and consulting competitor, particularly in 1D/2D/3D hydraulic modeling services.

Regional players

• Vodafone-tied local engineering firms / SMP CZ: SMP CZ is a Central European (Czech/Slovak) civil and water engineering consultancy. It is a regional peer competing for similar municipal water and transportation infrastructure design contracts in the Czech market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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