Fonto de vivo - ORISA®

What Fonto de vivo - ORISA® does

Fonto de vivo SAS is a French manufacturer of the ORISA® ultrafiltration water purifier, headquartered in Nozay (Vendée) and operated as a private société par actions simplifiée with €10,000 share capital and 11–50 employees. The company was founded by David Monnier, a former humanitarian worker, alongside co-founder and General Manager Anthony CAILLEAU, drawing on roughly a decade of field experience to design a manual-pump, electricity-free water purifier built to humanitarian-grade specifications co-developed with MSF, Croix Rouge Française, Solidarités International, Médecins du Monde, and other major NGOs.

The core product is a 0.01-micron hollow-fiber ultrafiltration membrane delivering LOG 8 (99.999999%) bacterial and protozoan reduction and LOG 5 (99.999%) viral reduction, with a 20,000-liter membrane lifespan, 3L/min flow rate, integrated backwash system (rétrolavage), and a 2kg / 42.5cm form factor. The portfolio extends across the main purifier unit (€207 promotional / €259 regular), the Pack Nomad for vehicles (€381), the Pack Autonomie for extended self-sufficient use (€500), and the Pack X5 (€1,036) for bulk/group deployment, plus a full ecosystem of accessories, vehicle and non-potable network connection kits, replacement membranes (€95), sediment and activated carbon filters, and maintenance kits. Manufacturing is conducted in Vendée, France under Origine France Garantie certification, with efficacy independently validated by Institut Pasteur, the WHO HWTS Round III Three-Star evaluation, French ACS sanitary conformity, and the Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions label.

The business operates two distinct go-to-market motions. The first is direct-to-consumer e-commerce through the Shopify-based fontodevivo.fr storefront (with localized storefronts across 8 European countries and 4 languages), supported by influencer collaborations and press coverage in French mainstream media. The second is enterprise/humanitarian sales via direct engagement with international NGOs, IOM, and government agencies (notably the French government's FASEP program and contingency stockpile deployments), with a dedicated humanitarian contact (Delphine). Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales, bulk humanitarian procurement, and recurring consumables — and the company claims 600,000+ end-users across 50 countries and 25,000+ purifiers deployed since 2021, including major deployments in Colombia (3,190 units), Lebanon (1,340), Madagascar via MSF (971), and Burkina Faso (941).

Name

Fonto de vivo - ORISA®

Legal name

FONTO DE VIVO

Website

https://fontodevivo.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fonto de vivo SAS manufactures ORISA®, a French-made manual ultrafiltration water purifier (0.01-micron membrane, no electricity required) sold via DTC e-commerce to European consumers and via direct enterprise sales to humanitarian NGOs, governments, and international organizations across 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Purification Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Separation & Filtration Equipment (Filters, Centrifuges, Membranes) (IMAHAEAB)

Headquarters

HQ city

NANTES, Pays de la Loire

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Purifier Sales: One-time purchase model for ORISA® water purifiers and related equipment. Products include the main purifier unit, packs (bundles), accessories, maintenance kits, and replacement parts.
2. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Ongoing sales of accessories (bucket hooks, adapters, brushes, caps), replacement filters (sediment 20μm, activated carbon 5μm), maintenance kits, and spare parts for the purifier.
3. Maintenance and Service: Sales of maintenance products including ultrafiltration membrane replacement kits, silicone grease, and maintenance packs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fonto de vivo designs, manufactures in France, and sells the ORISA® ultrafiltration water purifier, a manual-pump, electricity-free device built around a 0.01-micron membrane that turns any freshwater (rainwater, rivers, lakes, ponds, groundwater, wells) into potable water by removing 99.999999% of bacteria/protozoa and 99.999% of viruses. Around the core unit, the company sells modular packs (Nomad for vehicles, Autonomie for long-term independence, X5 for group deployments), connection kits for vans/non-potable networks/reservoirs, replacement membranes, consumable filters (activated carbon 5 \u03bcm, sediment 20 \u03bcm), maintenance kits, and spare parts through a Shopify e-commerce storefront for French and European consumers and a dedicated humanitarian sales channel serving NGOs, governments, and international organizations.

Product overview

Fonto de vivo ORISA® offers a modular water filtration ecosystem centered on the ORISA® ultrafiltration water purifier. The core product is a manual-pump water purifier with 0.01-micron membrane technology achieving LOG 8 bacterial/protozoan and LOG 5 viral removal, filtering up to 20,000 liters at 3L/min flow rate. The portfolio includes specialized packs (Nomad for vehicles, Autonomy for extended use, X5 for bulk deployment), connection accessories for vehicle water systems and non-potable water networks/reservoirs, maintenance and spare parts kits, and consumable filters (activated carbon and sediment). The product is designed for humanitarian deployment, autonomous living, nomadic/travel use, and emergency preparedness, with demonstrated deployments across 50 countries benefiting over 600,000 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ORISA® Water Purifier (Purificateur d'eau ORISA® fabriqué en France) Standalone manual-pump ultrafiltration water purifier built around a 0.01-micron membrane, removing 99.999999% of bacteria/protozoa (LOG 8) and 99.999% of viruses (LOG 5), filtering up to 20,000 liters per membrane at 3 L/min flow rate. Weighs ~2 kg, measures 42.5 cm, requires no electricity, and is operable by children. Sold to individuals, households, and humanitarian buyers via the ORISA® website and humanitarian catalog.
• Pack ORISA® Nomad
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/Visuel_pack_complet.png?v=1724747989&width=533 Complete autonomy bundle including the ORISA® purifier, two ultrafiltration membranes, tools, a spare parts pack, and a remote pre-filtration unit for long-term independent household use. Targeted at preparedness and self-sufficiency consumers.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/Visuel_Pack_ORISA_x5_0a30f0e0-e23b-4593-856c-50557c5eab25.png?v=1763030491&width=533 Bulk bundle of 5 ORISA® water purifiers sold at a reduced per-unit price for collective, family, or humanitarian deployment use.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/Prefiltration_deportee_orisa.jpg?v=1766413235&width=533 Bundle pairing the ORISA® purifier with the remote pre-filtration accessory for enhanced upstream water treatment.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/prefiltration_deportee_orisa_installee.png?v=1770895131&width=533 Standalone remote pre-filtration accessory that removes larger particles upstream of the ORISA® purifier, extending membrane life and maintaining flow rate. Sold as a separate add-on.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/connexionreseauxd_eauetreservoirs.png?v=1769416564&width=533 Connection kit that lets the ORISA® filter run from pressurized non-potable water networks or reservoirs without manual pumping, with a choice of 20 \u03bcm sediment filter or 5 \u03bcm activated carbon filter.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/CRVA_orisa_dans_un_van.png?v=1769503184&width=533 Vehicle connection kit that links ORISA® to the water distribution system of vans, campers, and motorhomes, with dual activated carbon filters and automated filtration from the vehicle's tank.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/membrane_ultrafiltration_orisa_collection.png?v=1719413734&width=533 Standalone replacement 0.01-micron ultrafiltration membrane cartridge for the ORISA® purifier, rated for 20,000 liters of filtration.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/Visuel_du_kit_entretien_membrane_ultrafiltration_ORISA.png?v=1760091459&width=533 Maintenance kit containing a replacement ultrafiltration membrane, the outlet hose, and the assembly/disassembly tools needed to service an ORISA® purifier.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/Visuelpackmultientretien.png?v=1750770486&width=533 Comprehensive multi-item maintenance pack for regular upkeep and minor repairs of the ORISA® water purifier.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/pack_entretien_essentiel.png?v=1782201825&width=533 Essential maintenance kit for routine servicing and part replacement on the ORISA® water purifier.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/pieces_de_rechange_Origine_france_garantie_fonto_de_vivo.png?v=1728555889&width=533 Spare parts pack containing essential serviceable components for ORISA® water purifier repairs and field maintenance.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/filtresediments20micronsorisafiltreaeau.png?v=1770129415&width=533 5-micron activated carbon filter cartridge that reduces chlorine, improves taste and odor, and removes organic compounds; compatible with vehicle tap and reservoir connections, replaceable every 6 months or after 1,500 liters.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/filtresediments20micronsfiltreaeauorisaavecbrosse.png?v=1770129390&width=533 20-micron reusable, washable sediment filter cartridge (polypropylene and nylon) for pre-filtering turbid water and retaining sand, mud, rust, and large particles above 20 microns.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/Face_avant_nouvelle_graisse_Molydal_20g.jpg?v=1766414441&width=533 100% food-grade (NSF-certified) 20g silicone grease tube for lubricating the ORISA® handle and prefilter seals to ensure airtightness and pumping fluidity.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/adaptateurmultirobinetetjoints.png?v=1779890460&width=533 Multi-shape faucet adapter that lets the ORISA® purifier connect to round, square, and oval faucets on vehicles, storage tanks, and installations.
• https://www.fontodevivo.fr/cdn/shop/files/Brosse_debout.png?v=1766414873&width=533 Bamboo-handled soft-bristle brush designed to clean the 50-micron ORISA® prefilter without damaging the filtration mesh.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600,000+ users have adopted ORISA® systems globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSF participated in developing ORISA® specifications based on humanitarian field requirements. Deployed 971 purifiers for malnutrition programs in Madagascar through mobile clinics. Key strategic partner providing product development input and major deployment volume.
• Croix Rouge FrançaisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Red Cross was involved in establishing ORISA® specifications for humanitarian water treatment. Key partner in product co-development for emergency response.
• Solidarités InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeployed 1,340 units in Lebanon for cholera epidemic response and 60 units in Haiti schools. Participated in ORISA® product development and provides ongoing field feedback.
• Médecins du MondecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed to ORISA® product specifications based on field experience. Key humanitarian partner for water filtration deployments in various contexts.
• Handicap InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered in developing ORISA® specifications for use in humanitarian contexts including accessibility considerations.
• Terres des Hommes LausannecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed to ORISA® product requirements for humanitarian water treatment applications.
• Première Urgence InternationalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in ORISA® development. Deployed 160 filters in Colombia for families, schools, and community centers in isolated regions.
• ActedmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeployed 120 purifiers in Niger for internally displaced populations. Field implementation partner for humanitarian deployments.
• Secours Islamique FrancemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeployed 164 units in Burkina Faso for isolated villages. 200 units for Sudanese refugees in Chad. Active deployment partner.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUN migration agency deployed 10 purifiers in Nigeria (Benue State) through Fonto de vivo's Karito program.
• Plastic BankminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial enterprise distributed 50 units to Ti Miska community in Haiti, combining water access with social impact.
• Un Enfant Par La MainmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeployed 180 units in Ethiopia (financed by Capgemini). Equipped 4 schools in Haiti with 1,462 students and teachers. Child-focused humanitarian partner.
• French GovernmentmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeployed 405 ORISA® units in Ukraine as part of contingency stock for war-affected populations following dam destruction at Kakhovka.
• Colombian GovernmentmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint deployment of 3,190 units in Colombia (Vichada department) for indigenous communities through FASEP program.
• Brasimpex (Brazil)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distribution partner for ORISA® products, supporting deployments in Brazil including the Quilombo Guarimã community project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LifeStraw: Swiss-based manufacturer of portable water filtration and purification products with a strong humanitarian footprint (LifeStraw Community filters distributed through NGOs and governments). Closest comparable by use case (household water treatment, humanitarian distribution), technology overlap (membrane filtration), and customer base.
• MSR (Mountain Safety Research): US outdoor brand offering portable water filtration (AutoFlow, Guardian, Trail Shot) for backpacking and travel. Comparable membrane filtration technology and portable/no-electricity positioning, though primarily outdoor rather than humanitarian.
• Berkey: US-based manufacturer of gravity-fed water filtration systems for household and emergency preparedness use. Comparable consumer/preparedness positioning, electricity-free operation, and family-scale water purification value proposition.
• Sawyer Products: US manufacturer of portable water filtration systems (hollow fiber membrane filters, Squeezable systems) used in humanitarian and outdoor contexts. Comparable membrane technology, electricity-free operation, and overlapping institutional/humanitarian customer base.
• Katadyn: Swiss manufacturer of portable and household water filters (membrane and ceramic) for outdoor, expedition, military, and humanitarian use. Highly comparable product positioning, European manufacturing footprint, and humanitarian institutional sales channels.
• Vestergaard (LifeStraw parent): Swiss group focused on disease-control products including LifeStraw water filters. Highly comparable institutional/humanitarian sales motion, global NGO distribution, and household water treatment portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hydrachem (Aquatabs): UK-based manufacturer of water purification products including Aquatabs (chlorine-based disinfection tablets) used widely in humanitarian and household contexts. Comparable humanitarian customer base and household water treatment category, though via chemical rather than membrane approach.
• Pure Hydration: UK-based supplier of portable water filtration bottles and straws for outdoor and humanitarian use. Comparable portable/electricity-free technology and overlapping outdoor/preparedness customer segments.
• Grayl: US startup selling press-style portable water filters (UltraPress, GeoPress) for travelers and outdoor use. Comparable portable consumer positioning and membrane filtration technology, though focused on travel/outdoor rather than humanitarian.

Broad incumbents

• Brita: German/American consumer water filtration brand (part of Clorox) with pitcher and tap filters. Overlaps with ORISA®'s consumer water purification value proposition but does not address the portable, off-grid, and humanitarian segments that are core to Fonto de vivo.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fontodevivo

Compliance5 records

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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