What Greenwave China does

Greenwave China is a privately-held water and air filtration service provider founded in 2010, headquartered in Shanghai with branch offices in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. The company sells, installs, and maintains reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water purifiers, whole-house filtration systems, water softeners, shower/faucet filters, HEPA air purifiers, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, VOC and mold treatment services, and complementary products (soda machines, CO2 refills, AC cleaning) under its own brand and as a reseller of BONECO, Blueair, IQAir, and Stadler Form products. Its proprietary five-stage RO technology incorporates PP fiber, granular and sintered activated carbon (including Malaysian coconut carbon), Dow Chemical RO membranes, and a patented mineralization filter.

The business operates on a hybrid model combining one-time hardware sales, recurring equipment rental (e.g., GE dispensers at ¥5,080-¥7,780/month, IQAir 6-month rentals at ¥7,200), ongoing filter replacement and maintenance subscriptions, and professional services such as water/air lab testing, VOC treatment, and ayi placement. Pricing spans ¥199 consumables to ¥19,800 for premium Ulavo+ units, with both purchase and rental paths available for most products.

Greenwave serves four primary customer segments in China: international families and expatriates (its anchor segment, with bilingual English/Chinese service and cross-city continuity), restaurants and food-and-beverage operators (via the Clean Water Restaurant program), corporate offices and embassies (long-cycle enterprise contracts), and international schools, hotels, and serviced apartments. Customer evidence includes 165-unit Ascott installations, accounts with the Denmark, Swiss, Norway, Sweden, Canadian, Finnish, Danish, and Moroccan diplomatic missions, and brand relationships with Nike, JLL, CapitaLand, Jiahui Clinic, and Michelin restaurants. The company reports serving 50,000+ customers across 60+ cities over 16 years, and holds National High-Tech Enterprise accreditation. GTM is community-led and field-sales-driven, relying on expat community events, WeChat content, SEO, free on-site consultations, and direct enterprise outreach rather than dealer networks, with all installation and after-sales performed by in-house teams.

Name

Greenwave China

Legal name

Greenwave China

Website

https://greenwavechina.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greenwave China is a Shanghai-headquartered, privately-held water and air filtration services company founded in 2010 that sells, installs, and maintains RO purifiers, HEPA air purifiers, and humidification systems for international families, embassies, restaurants, corporate offices, and hotels across China's tier-1 cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water & Air Filtration Services

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Air Filtration & Air Purifier Installation (HSAOAIAC), Domestic Hot & Cold Water System Hygiene (Potable Water) (BPABAJAD), Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Water filtration services
• Reverse osmosis purifiers
• Air purification systems
• Water treatment installation
• Indoor air quality solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Huangpu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Filtration Products: Sale of water filtration products including RO drinking water systems, shower and faucet filters, whole-house filtration, central water filters and softeners. Products are sold with installation and maintenance services.
2. Air Purification Products: Sale and rental of air purifiers (HEPA), humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and replacement filters. Brands include BONECO, Blueair, IQAir.
3. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental terms available for water filters and air purifiers. Rental options include Elavo drinking water purifiers, GE dispensers, and IQAir units. Monthly rental fees with maintenance included.
4. Professional Services: On-site consultation, installation, filter replacement, routine maintenance, and relocation services. Also includes AC cleaning, VOC and mold treatment, water and air testing services.
5. Clean Water Restaurant Program: Water purification solutions for restaurants including VOCs testing and treatment, lab testing for water and air, CO2 refills for soda systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Greenwave China sells, installs and maintains water and air filtration systems across China, including reverse osmosis drinking water purifiers (Elavo, Clavo, Plavo, Ulavo series), shower and faucet filters, whole-house filtration and softening systems, central filters, and HEPA air purifiers/humidifiers/dehumidifiers. The company also operates the Clean Water Restaurant certification program for F&B clients and provides on-site consultation, professional installation, ongoing maintenance, relocation services, equipment rental, and testing (water, air, VOCs, mold) for residential and commercial customers in major Chinese cities.

Product overview

Greenwave China operates as a comprehensive water and air purification service provider offering both products and installation/maintenance services. The core portfolio centers on RO (reverse osmosis) drinking water purifiers including Elavo, ElavoMAX, Alatai, Betta, Clavo (600G), ClavoPro (800G), ClavoMax (1200G), Plavo/Plavo+ (800G), and Ulavo/Ulavo+ (1600G) series. Supporting products include shower filters (ShowerKingX, ClearFallX, UltraShower A), whole-house systems (central filters, water purifiers, water softeners), faucet filters (WaterBaby), and water dispensers/heaters/coolers (GE Pipeline Machines, Instant Water Boiler/Cooler). Air quality solutions encompass BONECO and IQAir air purifiers, Blueair purifiers, Stadler Form humidifiers/dehumidifiers, and Qingping Air Monitors. Additional offerings include soda machines (GE, SodaStream, SodaGreen), CO2 refills, VOC treatment, AC cleaning, mold testing, lab testing, and ayi (housekeeper) placement services. The company provides installation, rental options, ongoing maintenance, and free consultation services across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elavo Drinking Water Purifier Under-sink reverse osmosis drinking water purifier providing point-of-use filtration for homes and offices; available for purchase and rental.
• ElavoMAX Drinking Water Purifier Enhanced version of the Elavo drinking water purifier with improved filtration capacity for residential and small-office use.
• Alatai Drinking Water Purifier Drinking water purifier in the lineup providing point-of-use filtration for residential needs.
• Betta Drinking Water Purifier Drinking water purifier offering point-of-use filtration for homes.
• Clavo Drinking Water Purifier - 600G 600G reverse osmosis water purifier for moderate-capacity drinking water needs at home or office.
• ClavoPro Drinking Water Purifier - 800G 800G professional-grade reverse osmosis water purifier for larger-capacity drinking water needs; purchase from ¥12,800 or rent from ¥7,800.
• ClavoMax Drinking Water Purifier - 1200G 1200G high-capacity reverse osmosis water purifier for commercial or high-demand residential use.
• Plavo & Plavo+ - 800G 800G large-volume filtration system, with Plavo+ adding enhanced features; purchase at ¥12,800 / ¥16,800 or rent at ¥7,800.
• Ulavo & Ulavo+ - 1600G 1600G high-capacity reverse osmosis filtration system for large capacity needs; purchase at ¥16,800 / ¥19,800 or rent at ¥9,600.
• ShowerKingX Shower Filter Shower filter that removes chlorine, softens water, reduces heavy metals and improves skin and hair condition during bathing.
• ClearFallX Shower Filter Shower filter that removes chlorine and softens water for skin and hair protection.
• WaterBaby Faucet Filter Faucet-mounted filter at ¥498 for bathroom or kitchen taps that removes virtually all chlorine and creates softer water.
• Whole House Water Purifier 150 Point-of-entry water purification system at ¥12,800 that filters rust and sediment for the entire home.
• Whole House Water Softener 150 Water softening system at ¥13,800 that reduces calcium, magnesium and hard particulates to soften water, relieve dry skin and hair, and protect indoor appliances.
• Single Stage 10" Central Filter Whole-house central filter at ¥1,280 installed at the point of entry for basic filtration of incoming tap water.
• Double Stage 10" Central Filter Two-stage whole-house filter at ¥3,200 providing enhanced filtration through dual filtration stages.
• GE Pipeline Dispenser Rental - 极尊 (Hot + Lukewarm) Pipeline dispenser with lukewarm and hot water outlets suitable for 20-40 people; subscription from ¥5,080 to ¥7,100 per month with maintenance included.
• GE Pipeline Dispenser Rental - 极雅 (Hot + Lukewarm + Sparkling) Pipeline dispenser with lukewarm, hot, and sparkling water outlets suitable for 5-30 people; subscription from ¥5,160 to ¥7,780 per month with maintenance included.
• BONECO Air Purifier Swiss brand air purifiers with Red Dot Design awards using high-quality smokestop filters to remove dust, allergens, pollen, viruses, pet dander, dust mites, smoke, smell and VOCs; P700E at ¥6,399, P500 at ¥3,199.
• IQAir Air Purifier Premium air purifiers for residential and commercial spaces; HealthPro 250 at ¥14,900, GC Series at ¥18,700.
• IQAir 6 Months Rental Six-month rental program for IQAir premium air purifiers at ¥7,200, providing flexible access to high-end air purification with bundled service.
• Blueair Air Purifier Blueair air purifier for removing particulate matter and improving indoor air quality.
• Stadler Form Noah / Noah Pro Humidifiers Humidifiers designed for larger rooms, higher ceilings and users seeking stable humidity at home or office; Noah Pro model targets larger spaces.
• SodaGreen Soda Machine SodaGreen brand soda machine at ¥798 for producing sparkling/carbonated water at home or office.
• New CO2 Gas Bottle New CO2 gas bottle at ¥199 for soda machines and sparkling water production.
• Water Heater for High-Flow Hot Water Needs Water heater / instant boiler designed for high-flow hot water delivery in homes and offices where traditional boilers heat too slowly.
• Clean Water Restaurant Program Certification and partnership program for restaurants enabling them to prepare food, beverages and ice with Greenwave purified water meeting drinking water standards; offers up to 30% cost savings vs bottled water and cross-promotion to 50,000+ family customers.
• On-Site Installation, Maintenance & Relocation Services Professional in-house installation, filter replacement, routine maintenance, 24/7 emergency support, and household/office relocation services for Greenwave water and air filtration systems.
• Free Indoor Water & Air Consultation and Testing Free on-site consultation by English/Chinese-speaking consultants with water and air quality testing before purchase, helping customers select the right filtration solution.
• VOC Testing and Treatment Volatile organic compound testing and remediation service for indoor air, particularly after moving into new apartments or renovated spaces.
• Mold Testing & Treatment Professional mold testing and treatment service for identifying and remediating mold issues in homes and buildings.
• Lab Testing for Water & Air Third-party laboratory testing for water and air quality analysis, supporting restaurant compliance and certification programs.
• AC Deep Cleaning & Disinfection Air-conditioner deep cleaning and disinfection service for maintaining clean indoor air quality in homes and offices.
• Ayi (Housekeeper) Placement Service Housekeeper/ayi placement service connecting families with reliable domestic helpers in China, with training and ongoing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restaurants can save over 30% compared to bottled water and simple filters
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• SKHAIflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025Joint promotional partnership offering SKHAI Thailand Villa Retreat lottery (worth ¥10,240) to Greenwave customers. Customers pay ¥10 via Greenwave Mini Program which becomes usable balance for products or CWR vouchers. Partnership creates lifestyle brand association and customer engagement campaign.
• PureLivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked closely with PureLiving as a 'brother company' to provide air filtration and ESG services. This partnership deepens Greenwave's air quality capabilities and sustainability reporting services for corporate clients.
• Scout Real EstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating partner for real estate-related water and air solutions for relocating families and corporate housing.
• Merry HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating partner for home services and solutions.
• Heartland BrothersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides high-quality meat gift packs (valued ¥600) as promotional incentives for Greenwave customers who spend ¥1,500 or more. Heartland Brothers supplies US free-range family farm meat without antibiotics or growth hormones to well-known brands in China.
• Clean Water Restaurant PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurants participating in the Clean Water Restaurant program receive certification, promotional exposure to Greenwave's 50,000+ family customers, and use Greenwave's purified water for food preparation. Includes Michelin-starred restaurants and hotel restaurants.
• American State Department (IVLP Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenwave was invited by the American State Department to join the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), recognizing the company's expertise in water and air filtration solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PureLiving: PureLiving is an indoor environmental quality (IEQ) solutions provider in China offering air and water testing, filtration, and ESG reporting services; explicitly described in the company data as a 'brother company' partner, making it the closest direct peer in the China expat IEQ niche.

Broad incumbents

• Blueair: Blueair is a Swedish premium air purifier brand carried by Greenwave in China; comparable in HEPA-based premium positioning and a potential direct competitor if it expands its own service footprint.
• BONECO: BONECO is the Swiss air quality brand (humidifiers, purifiers) that Greenwave resells; an upstream partner with Red Dot design awards and a potential competitor for premium indoor air customers in China.
• IQAir: IQAir is a premium Swiss air purifier brand that Greenwave distributes in China; an upstream supplier/partner and a competitor if IQAir chooses to develop its own direct China service capability.
• Angel Water (A.O. Smith China / 沁园): Angel/沁园 is a leading Chinese water purification brand offering household RO systems at scale; competes with Greenwave's under-sink and whole-house purifiers, particularly among domestic Chinese consumers.
• Pentair: Pentair is a global water solutions company with residential and commercial filtration products including RO systems—competes with Greenwave on the underlying technology and channel rather than on China-specific service delivery.
• Honeywell Air Purifiers: Honeywell offers a broad line of residential and commercial air purifiers globally and in China; comparable premium indoor air positioning and a direct competitor for the air-side portion of Greenwave's portfolio.
• Midea Water Purification: Midea is one of China's largest home appliance manufacturers with a sizable water purifier line leveraging national distribution, brand spend, and scale advantages—directly competitive at the mass-market end of Greenwave's addressable market.
• 3M Water Filtration: 3M is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial water filtration products; competes with Greenwave at the underlying product technology layer and increasingly at the premium service tier.
• Culligan International: Culligan is a global water treatment company offering residential and commercial filtration, softening, and service—comparable in service-led delivery model and product breadth, though focused on Western markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GreenwaveChina
• Facebookfacebook.com/GreenwaveChina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenwave-water-and-air-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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