Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems

What Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems does

Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd. is an India-based manufacturer and service provider of atmospheric water generators (AWGs) that extract drinking water from atmospheric humidity through condensation. Founded in 2017 in Kolkata and operating as a private limited company with 51-100 employees, Akvo has deployed more than 2,000 units across 15 countries. Its product portfolio spans the Akvo Water Block (a modular, scalable commercial/industrial system), the Akvo Water Block Mini (a 150L/day compact unit for small and medium workspaces), and the Akvo Helios (a fully solar-powered, 18L/day unit built for off-grid use). Core technology operates across a wide environmental envelope (humidity as low as 20%, temperatures 5-50°C) and incorporates multi-stage filtration including antimicrobial air filtration, UV treatment, ozone, and mineralization, with IoT-enabled real-time monitoring for output tracking and remote system diagnostics.

Akvo serves four primary customer segments: businesses and commercial enterprises, communities and municipalities, NGOs and humanitarian organizations, and custom/hybrid deployments. Named customers include NTPC Netra Noida, Indian Oil Corporation's Haldia Refinery, the Airports Authority of India (Lakshadweep), the Philippines Port Authority, the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs, and large corporate campuses such as the Chennai HQ installation producing 30,000 litres daily for 5,000+ employees. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales (household units at approximately Rs 30,000-40,000; commercial and industrial units priced on application), the Water on Want (WoW) Build-Own-Operate-Transfer service model offering per-litre recurring revenue with minimum 500L/day offtake commitments, and distributor-provided maintenance and service plans. The company pursues direct enterprise sales supplemented by a regional distributor network, with international expansion concentrated in water-stressed Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets and a 2023 partnership with India's Jal Jeevan Mission government initiative supporting rural water-security deployments.

Name

Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems

Legal name

Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://akvosphere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems is a Kolkata-based manufacturer of atmospheric water generators that produce drinking water from air humidity, serving enterprises, governments, and humanitarian organizations across 15 countries via hardware sales and a recurring Water-on-Want service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Treated Water Storage & Pressure Management (Reservoirs, Tanks, Booster Stations) (EUANAAAD)

Keywords

• Atmospheric water generation
• Water purification systems
• Solar water generators
• Industrial water solutions
• Decentralized water supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - AWG Units: Sale of atmospheric water generator units ranging from residential (40L/day) to industrial scale (10,000L/day). Units include Water Block, Water Block Mini, and Helios solar-powered models. One-time purchase with 1-year limited manufacturer warranty.
2. Water on Want (WoW) - BOOT Model: Build Own Operate-Transfer model providing atmospheric water generation without upfront capital investment. Akvo retains ownership, installation, maintenance, and operation throughout contract period. Corporate clients pay per litre of water consumed with minimum daily offtake commitment.
3. Maintenance and Service Plans: Local distributors offer regular maintenance and service plans for installed units. Extended warranty and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Akvo designs, manufactures, and sells atmospheric water generators (AWGs) that extract drinking water from ambient air humidity via dew-point condensation. The portfolio spans residential units (40 L/day) to industrial-scale systems (up to 10,000 L/day), including the modular Akvo Water Block, the compact Akvo Water Block Mini, and the 100% solar-powered Akvo Helios. Akvo also offers the Water on Want (WoW) service — an OPEX-driven Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model that delivers water to clients on a pay-per-litre basis without upfront capital outlay.

Product overview

Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems offers a portfolio of atmospheric water generators (AWGs) that extract water from air humidity. The core product line includes three main AWG models: Akvo Water Block (modular and scalable for industrial/commercial use), Akvo Water Block Mini (compact unit for small businesses up to 150L/day), and Akvo Helios (solar-powered off-grid unit producing 18L/day). The company also offers the Water on Want (WoW) service model, an OPEX-based Build-Own-Operate-Transfer arrangement. Solutions are tailored for businesses, communities/municipalities, NGOs/humanitarian applications, and custom/hybrid deployments. All products use IoT-enabled smart water management with real-time tracking and remote monitoring capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akvo Water Block: Modular and scalable atmospheric water generator capable of producing up to 1,000 litres per day, designed for businesses and commercial use.
• Akvo Water Block Mini
• Akvo Helios
• Water-on-Want (WoW)

Products and services

• Akvo Water Block Modular and scalable atmospheric water generator for commercial and industrial deployments, capable of large-volume water-from-air production and designed to integrate with any dispenser or output system.
• Akvo Water Block Mini Compact atmospheric water generator producing up to 150 L/day for small to medium workspaces, with dimensions 58.5 x 64.6 x 182.5 cm, weight 150 kg, 1.6 kW power consumption, and a built-in water dispenser.
• Akvo Helios 100% solar-powered atmospheric water generator producing 18 L/day, with a 300-liter rainwater tank, 400W solar panel array, 12V lithium power bank with 24-hour autonomy, and corrosion-resistant metal casing for off-grid use.
• Water on Want (WoW) Build Own Operate-Transfer (BOOT) service that delivers atmospheric water generation to clients with no upfront capital investment; Akvo retains ownership, installation, maintenance, and operation throughout the contract, with a minimum daily offtake of 500 litres and per-litre monthly billing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced single-use plastics by over 80%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jal Jeevan Mission (India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partnership with India's Jal Jeevan Mission, a government initiative to provide safe drinking water to rural households. Akvo's atmospheric water generation technology integrated with government water security programs targeting water-stressed regions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Watergen: Israel-headquartered atmospheric water generator manufacturer producing AWG units for residential, commercial, and humanitarian applications. Direct competitor with overlapping product positioning and an established global footprint.
• Source Global: US-based (formerly Zero Mass Water) producer of premium atmospheric water generation panels using solar-thermal hydropanel technology. Direct competitor serving enterprise and community customers with a differentiated solar-driven architecture.
• EcoloBlue: China-based manufacturer and exporter of atmospheric water generators spanning residential to commercial capacities. Directly comparable in offering range, energy-input designs, and global distribution.

Emerging players

• Atoco: French atmospheric water generation startup focused on high-efficiency membrane-based AWG technology. Emerging direct competitor targeting commercial-scale deployments with novel materials science.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Major water treatment and filtration company serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers globally. Broad incumbent offering competing alternatives to AWG such as filtration, RO, and point-of-use purification.
• WaterHealth International: Provider of decentralized community-scale water purification systems across India, the Philippines, and other emerging markets. Broader incumbent in the same decentralized-water space addressing municipal and community segments Akvo also targets.
• Veolia: Global water services and technology major operating municipal water supply, treatment, and reuse systems worldwide. Broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise and municipal water contracts at much larger scale.
• Xylem: Global water technology company supplying pumps, treatment, and metering equipment to municipal and industrial water customers. Broad incumbent whose pumping, filtration, and smart-water portfolio overlaps with Akvo's hardware and IoT offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/akvosphere
• Facebookfacebook.com/akvosphere
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akvo-atmospheric-water-systems

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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