Aquacentrum

What Aquacentrum does

Aquacentrum is a German specialty retailer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Garching bei München that sells water ionization systems, hydrogen (H2) generators and inhalators, water filters, and reverse osmosis systems. Its core technology stack uses PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolysis with MEA-SPE (Membrane Electrode Assembly - Solid Polymer Electrolyte) configuration, incorporating DuPont Nafion 117 membranes in its ionizers and proprietary Aqualen carbon filter media in its filtration line. Since inception the company states it has served more than 25,000 customers, primarily in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with multilingual storefronts extending to English, Spanish, French, Turkish, and Greek-speaking markets.

The product portfolio spans a wide price band from €22.69 entry-level replacement filters up to professional-grade hydrogen inhalation systems priced at €4,700, including the Highdrogen H2K 3000 unit targeted at clinical and wellness-practitioner use cases. Aquacentrum operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model supplemented by a physical showroom, with additional recurring revenue from replacement filter consumables and rental/trial programs designed to convert first-time users into owners. The customer base is composed of health-conscious individual consumers, families, and wellness practitioners.

The business is led by founder Yasin Akgün, a Dipl.-Ing from TU München, with research and content authority provided by Karl Heinz Asenbaum, author of a 469-page reference eBook on water ionization. Aquacentrum has built a large content library with 161+ FAQ entries that support both customer education and organic search visibility. The company has not disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or headcount, and operates as a privately held bootstrapped retailer.

Name

Aquacentrum

Legal name

Aquacentrum

Website

https://aquacentrum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aquacentrum is a German specialty retailer founded in 2007 that sells water ionizers, hydrogen generators and inhalators, water filters, and reverse osmosis systems to health-conscious consumers and wellness practitioners, primarily across the DACH region with multilingual international storefronts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRACACAF

Water Heating & Treatment Appliance Retail (Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Filtration Systems)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Home Appliance Retail (Major Appliances)

SECONDARYCRAJAJAB

Pitcher & Dispenser Water Filters

Consumer Products & Retail/Household Products & Cleaning Supplies/Water Filtration & Household Water Treatment

Keywords

• Water ionizers
• Hydrogen water generators
• Water filtration systems
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Hydrogen inhalation devices

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time purchase revenue from water ionizers, H2 generators, water filters, and reverse osmosis systems. Products range from entry-level water filters (€22.69) to professional H2 inhalation systems (up to €4,700).
2. Replacement Filters and Consumables: Recurring revenue from replacement filter cartridges (Aquaphor A5 Mg+ from €6.50, Aquaphor B100-5 for up to 300L), accessories, and laboratory water supplies for H2 generators.
3. Rental and Trial Programs: Short-term rental programs including 4-week trial (€197 for Hydrogen Infuser, €100 for Nafion 117, €400 for H2K) and 2-week loaner options, with rental fees credited toward purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aquacentrum sells water ionizers (countertop and under-sink), H2 hydrogen generators and inhalators (portable to professional dual-user units), pitcher water filters, and reverse osmosis systems, primarily as one-time direct-to-consumer hardware purchases. The company also earns recurring revenue from replacement filter cartridges and accessories, and offers 4-week rental/trial programs that credit fees toward purchase. Products are sold under owned brands (AquaVolta®, Pulmovolta®, Highdrogen®, Osminion®) alongside complementary third-party lines (Aquaphor®).

Product overview

Aquacentrum is a German specialty retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of water treatment and hydrogen wellness products. The product lineup centers on three core technology categories: (1) Water ionizers (Wasserionisierer) including the flagship AquaVolta® EOS Genesis 9-plate unit and countertop/under-sink variants for producing alkaline ionized water; (2) H2 hydrogen generators and inhalators ranging from portable units (AquaVolta® H2 Turbo Booster 3.0, PulmoVolta® H2 Mobil) through mid-range devices (AquaVolta® Hydrogen Infuser 100ml, AquaVolta® Nafion 117 at 300ml/min) to professional-grade dual-user systems (Pulmovolta® Cavallo 667ml/min H2+O2, Pulmovolta® Highdrogen® H2K 3000 delivering up to 2000ml/min H2); and (3) Water filtration systems including Aquaphor® pitcher filters, reverse osmosis units (Osminion® Direkt ECO 1000 GPD), and whole-house entry filters. The portfolio also includes ECA electrolysis systems and wellness accessories. Products are sold under owned brands (AquaVolta®, Pulmovolta®, Osminion®) alongside complementary third-party lines (Aquaphor®). The company positions itself as a specialist advisor since 2007, serving over 25,000 customers with a 4-week trial period and 182-day satisfaction guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AquaVolta: Brand for water ionizers, H2 water generators, and portable hydrogen boosters (e.g., AquaVolta EOS Genesis, AquaVolta H2 Turbo Booster, AquaVolta Hydrogen Infuser).
• PulmoVolta
• Highdrogen
• OSMINION
• Aquaphor

Products and services

• AquaVolta® EOS Genesis Wasserionisator Water ionizer with 9-plate technology for producing alkaline ionized water at home. Marketed for highest reliability and best-tasting ionized water, targeted at health-conscious consumers and families.
• AquaVolta® H2 Turbo Booster 3.0 Portable hydrogen water generator using PEM technology with platinum-coated titanium electrodes, producing up to 5 ppm H2 concentration without altering pH; battery-powered for on-the-go use and marketed at health-conscious consumers seeking portable H2 water enrichment.
• Pulmovolta® H2 Cavallo Hydrogen inhaler producing 667 ml/min H2 gas and 333 ml/min O2 gas for daily inhalation therapy; marketed with a 7-year warranty and suitable for individual consumers and couples pursuing hydrogen inhalation wellness routines.
• Pulmovolta® Highdrogen® H2K 3000 Professional hydrogen inhaler with up to 2000 ml/min H2 and 1000 ml/min O2 output, adjustable gas output, 7-year warranty, integrated safety sensors (TDS, overheating, voltage protection, tilt alarm), and dual-user operation via Y-adapters. Targeted at wellness practitioners, alternative health clinics, and professional/high-end consumer buyers.
• Osminion® Direkt ECO 1000 GPD Reverse osmosis system producing 1000 GPD (2.5 L/min) with integrated mineralization and pH elevation; marketed as Aquacentrum's most innovative osmosis system and targeted at households seeking purified drinking water with restored minerals.
• AquaVolta® Hydrogen Infuser 100 ml/min Dual-purpose device providing hydrogen inhalation at 100 ml/min pure H2 (SGS-certified 99.995%+ purity) and H2 beverage infusion, producing hydrogen-saturated water in 90 seconds via the included vortex mixer; targeted at consumer users seeking both inhalation and drinkable H2-water enrichment from a single unit.
• AquaVolta® Nafion 117 Hydrogen generator using MEA-SPE membrane technology with DuPont Nafion 117 membranes, producing up to 300 ml/min H2 gas and 150 ml/min O2 gas; ships with a 4-year warranty and is marketed at consumer and practitioner users for H2 inhalation and infusion therapy.
• PulmoVolta® H2 Mobil 225 Portable hydrogen inhaler producing 150 ml/min H2 and 75 ml/min O2, designed for mobile use by individual consumers on the go.
• PulmoVolta® H2 Inspirator 300/600 Hydrogen generator with adjustable output of 300 or 600 ml/min for hydrogen inhalation therapy, targeted at consumer and light-practitioner users.
• AquaVolta® H2 Cube Compact hydrogen generator producing 150 ml/min H2 and 75 ml/min O2 for entry-level consumer H2 inhalation use.
• Aquaphor® Kannenfilter Prestige 2.8L Pitcher water filter using Aqualen® activated carbon fiber technology combined with cation and anion exchangers (and silver doping) to remove chlorine, heavy metals, hormones, and pesticides; capacity up to 300 liters per cartridge and intended for family and general household drinking water use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 2000 ml/min H2 gas production (H2K 3000)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationDuPont's Nafion 117 membrane technology is a core component in AquaVolta/Pulmovolta H2 generators. Aquacentrum sources this premium membrane material enabling their MEA-SPE (Micro-Electrode Array) technology for efficient hydrogen production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Enagic (Kangen Water): Enagic is the global market leader in alkaline water ionizers, selling the Kangen Water line plus H2-related products via an extensive MLM distribution network. It is Aquacentrum's most direct global competitor, with a comparable product portfolio spanning ionizers, H2 generators, and water filtration devices targeting health-conscious consumers.
• Life Ionizers: Life Ionizers is a US-based direct-to-consumer retailer of water ionizers and alkaline water systems with strong content marketing and education focus. It competes with Aquacentrum in the same ionized water niche and shares a reliance on education-led conversion funnels.
• Tyent USA: Tyent USA is a US-based premium water ionizer manufacturer with strong H2/water emphasis, selling countertop and under-sink ionizers directly to consumers. Its ionizer range, pricing tiers, and wellness positioning closely parallel Aquacentrum's AquaVolta and Pulmovolta lineup.
• AlkaViva: AlkaViva (formerly Ionways) is a US water ionizer and H2 water products company selling direct-to-consumer and through dealers. It competes head-to-head with Aquacentrum in alkaline water ionizers, H2 enrichment devices, and replacement filters for health-conscious consumers.
• Bawell: Bawell is a US water ionizer company focused on alkaline water and H2 generator devices. It operates in the same ionizer-and-H2-generator category with comparable entry-level through mid-range pricing tiers.
• Chanson Water: Chanson Water is a global water ionizer manufacturer with worldwide distribution and a portfolio spanning alkaline ionizers, H2 generators, and filters. It targets the same health-conscious consumer segment and offers a comparable product mix to Aquacentrum's AquaVolta and OSMINION lines.
• APEC Water Systems: APEC Water Systems is a US-based manufacturer and retailer of reverse osmosis and water filtration systems for residential use. It directly overlaps with Aquacentrum's Osminion reverse osmosis and Aquaphor filtration offerings on the water filter side of the portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Brita: Brita (owned by Clorox) is the dominant global pitcher and under-sink water filtration brand for mainstream consumers. It overlaps with Aquacentrum's Aquaphor pitcher filter line at a vastly larger scale, representing a broad incumbent in the household water treatment category.
• Coway: Coway is a large Korean home wellness company with a broad portfolio of water purifiers, ionizers, and bidets sold on subscription models across Asia. It is a much larger incumbent in adjacent water treatment/hydration categories that could expand into European specialty ionizer markets.

Emerging players

• Vortex Water: Vortex Water is an emerging player in hydrogen-infused water and portable H2 booster devices. It overlaps with Aquacentrum's AquaVolta H2 Turbo Booster line, but with a narrower focus on hydrogen enrichment rather than full ionizer systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/aquacentrum
• Xx.com/aquacentrum

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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