Akvantis Gmbh

What Akvantis Gmbh does

Akvantis GmbH is a German water treatment company founded in 2005 by Denys Sribnyi and headquartered in Rietheim-Weilheim, Bavaria. The company develops and distributes residential and commercial water purification and softening systems, with a product portfolio that spans mechanical pre-filters, ion-exchange water softeners (sold under exclusive agency for U.S. brand EcoWater), reverse osmosis drinking-water units (its own Akvantis OSMO line plus exclusive representation of Swedish brand Bluewater's Cleone, Spirit and Pro direct-flow systems), and UV disinfection modules (AKVANTIS D4). Integrated multi-stage 'systems' bundles (Econom, Optimal, Smart) combine these components into packaged solutions sized to apartment or two-bathroom house installations with throughput of 1.4-1.8 m³/hour.

Akvantis operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct field-sales team in Bavaria with exclusive channel partners (notably Frei AquaService AG for Switzerland and Liechtenstein since July 2025), physical showrooms in Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, Italy and Uzbekistan, and an e-commerce storefront at akvantis.de. Pricing on hardware ranges from approximately €160 for entry-level mechanical filters to €4,995 for premium Bluewater Pro direct-flow systems, with installation, maintenance and 24/7 service contracts layered on top. Its customer base is anchored in residential homeowners, with secondary segments in hotels, hospitality, and design-oriented premium commercial accounts.

The business is founder-led, privately held, and self-funded, with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or institutional ownership. Akvantis employs approximately 83 people worldwide, supports CRM-driven recurring maintenance and filter-replacement revenue, and increasingly bundles IoT-enabled smart features (WiFi, mobile app, real-time water quality monitoring) into its higher-tier SKUs, positioning itself as a premium specialty provider in the German and broader European water treatment market.

Name

Akvantis Gmbh

Legal name

Akvantis GmbH

Website

https://akvantis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Akvantis GmbH is a German water treatment specialist founded in 2005 that sells, installs and services residential and commercial water purification and softening systems, acting as exclusive regional distributor for Bluewater (Sweden) and EcoWater (USA) across Germany and adjacent European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Systems

akta.pro primary industry

Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK), Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Water treatment systems
• Reverse osmosis systems
• Water softening equipment
• Drinking water filtration
• Whole-house purification

Headquarters

HQ city

Rietheim-weilheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Equipment Sales: Sale of water purification systems including reverse osmosis units, water softeners, and filtration systems. Products range from entry-level (€160 Pentair filter) to premium systems (€4,995 Bluewater Pro). One-time purchase model with equipment ranging from €160 to €4,995+.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for water treatment systems by certified technicians. Service includes professional mounting, technological schema, company clothing, and cylinder/filter disinfection.
3. Maintenance and Service Contracts: 24/7 service support with water quality testing, maintenance reminders via CRM system, and ongoing customer care including filter replacement and system servicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Akvantis GmbH develops, distributes, and services water treatment systems including reverse osmosis drinking-water purifiers, whole-house water softeners, UV disinfection units, and mechanical filtration products. The company acts as the exclusive German-market representative of premium Swedish brand Bluewater and US-based EcoWater, providing installation, maintenance, and 24/7 service through certified technicians across Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Sweden, Italy, and Uzbekistan.

Product overview

Akvantis GmbH is a German water treatment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of water purification and softening systems for residential and commercial use. The product portfolio consists of three tiers: 1) Akvantis-branded reverse osmosis systems (OSMO+, OSMO, OSMO A50, OSMO PRO, OSMO MAX) for drinking water treatment ranging from compact under-sink units (€495) to premium all-in-one systems with app control and live monitoring (€1,495-4,995); 2) Bluewater Swedish brand reverse osmosis products (Cleone, Spirit, Pro) at €1,595-4,995 featuring patented direct-flow technology; 3) Home water treatment systems (Econom, Optimal, Smart) combining mechanical filters (PENTAIR, RESIDEO BRAUKMANN), water softeners (ECOWATER WHITELINE, GREENLINE, REFINER), and UV disinfection lamps (AKVANTIS D4). The systems are designed as plug-and-play packages for apartments with 1 bathroom (Econom/Optimal/Smart) and houses with 2 bathrooms (Econom_2/Optimal_2/Smart_2), offering filtration rates from 1.4-1.8 m³/hour.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Akvantis OSMO+ Reverse Osmosis System Entry-level under-sink reverse osmosis drinking-water purification system for residential kitchens; designed for everyday household drinking-water needs.
• Akvantis OSMO Reverse Osmosis System Standard under-sink reverse osmosis system for residential drinking-water purification.
• Akvantis OSMO A50 Reverse Osmosis System Mid-tier reverse osmosis drinking-water purifier with higher output capacity for residential use.
• Akvantis OSMO PRO Whole-House Reverse Osmosis System Premium whole-house reverse osmosis system available in multiple color finishes; provides purified water at every point of use in the home.
• Akvantis OSMO MAX All-in-One Reverse Osmosis System Flagship all-in-one reverse osmosis system available in multiple color finishes, integrating purification, mineralization, and monitoring for premium residential installations.
• Bluewater Cleone Commercial-grade direct-flow reverse osmosis system from Sweden's Bluewater, distributed exclusively by Akvantis for commercial and high-demand applications.
• Bluewater Spirit Premium residential direct-flow reverse osmosis purifier from Bluewater, providing on-demand purified drinking water.
• Bluewater Pro Professional-grade Bluewater reverse osmosis system for restaurants, hospitality, and small commercial operations.
• ECOWATER Whiteline 300 Water Softener Compact ion-exchange water softener from EcoWater for small to mid-size households.
• ECOWATER Whiteline 400 Water Softener Higher-capacity EcoWater ion-exchange softener for larger residential homes with hard water.
• ECOWATER Greenline 40NG Water Softener EcoWater Greenline series entry-level softener for small households.
• ECOWATER Greenline 65NG Water Softener Mid-capacity EcoWater Greenline softener for residential use.
• ECOWATER Greenline 75NG Water Softener Higher-capacity EcoWater Greenline residential softener for medium to large homes.
• ECOWATER Greenline 110NG Water Softener Top-capacity EcoWater Greenline softener for large residential or light commercial applications.
• ECOWATER Refiner Boost Water Softener Premium EcoWater Refiner series softener with enhanced efficiency features.
• ECOWATER Refiner Power Water Softener Top-tier EcoWater Refiner series softener with proportional salt regeneration and high capacity for demanding residential use.
• Akvantis D4 UV Disinfection System Ultraviolet disinfection unit for microbiologically safe water at the point of entry to the home.
• Akvantis D4 Premium Home UV Disinfection System Premium UV disinfection system configured for residential whole-home microbial safety.
• Resideo Braukmann Mechanical Filter Point-of-entry mechanical sediment filter for residential plumbing protection.
• Pentair 20 BB Mechanical Filter 20-inch Big Blue mechanical filter housing for whole-house sediment filtration.
• Akvantis Econom System Package Entry-tier bundled water treatment system package configured for basic residential drinking and whole-house needs.
• Akvantis Optimal System Package Mid-tier bundled water treatment system package for residential installations requiring combined filtration, softening, and disinfection.
• Akvantis Smart System Package Premium bundled water treatment system with smart connectivity, real-time water quality monitoring, and app-based control.
• Installation and 24/7 Maintenance Service Certified-technician installation, scheduled maintenance, and round-the-clock service contracts for all installed water treatment systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99.9% filtration of contaminants including chlorine, ammonium, nitrate, pesticides, iron and bacteria
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Frei AquaService AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 July 2025Exclusive partnership for Switzerland and Liechtenstein market. Frei AquaService AG becomes official distributor of Akvantis products, providing complete customer care including consultation, project planning, installation, maintenance and 24/7 customer service. Located in Aesch (Basel) and Höri (Zürich), with over 30 years experience in water softening, reverse osmosis and filter systems. ISO-certified with own production and emergency service.
• Bluewater (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive representative of Bluewater products in the market. Swedish company specializing in high-performance reverse osmosis water purification systems. Products include Bluewater Pro, Spirit, and Cleone with patented direct flow technology and membrane flushing systems.
• EcoWater (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive representative of EcoWater products in the market. American manufacturer of water softeners, filter systems and refiner products including Greenline NG series, Whiteline series, and Refiner Boost/Power units. DVGW-certified products for German market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Global water solutions company whose residential filtration brand supplies the Pentair 20 BB mechanical filter sold by Akvantis; competes in the same household water treatment category with a much broader portfolio.
• A. O. Smith Corporation: Large U.S. water heater and treatment company with growing residential filtration/RO portfolio; overlaps with Akvantis in residential water treatment and premium pricing tiers but operates at far greater scale.
• EcoWater Systems: U.S. manufacturer of water softeners and filtration systems — Akvantis' exclusive supplier for EcoWater-branded products — operating a broader global dealer network across the same product categories.
• Bluewater: Swedish manufacturer of high-performance reverse osmosis systems (Pro, Spirit, Cleone) — Akvantis' exclusive partner — serving residential and light commercial customers through regional distributors globally.
• Watts Water Technologies: U.S. maker of water treatment, plumbing and flow-control products; competes with Akvantis on residential filtration/softening and leverages plumbing-channel distribution.

Direct peers

• Kinetico: U.S./U.K.-headquartered water treatment specialist selling residential softeners, RO and filtration through a dealer network; comparable in product mix and dealer-led service model to Akvantis.
• BWT (Best Water Technology): Austrian-headquartered European leader in residential and commercial water treatment (softeners, filtration, reverse osmosis). Directly comparable to Akvantis on product scope, premium positioning and DACH-centric distribution.
• Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung: German family-owned water treatment specialist offering residential softening, filtration and disinfection systems; very direct competitor in Akvantis' home German market with similar premium trade-channel positioning.
• Culligan International: Global water treatment company offering residential softening, filtration and RO plus dealer/installation network. Closely comparable business model combining hardware sales with recurring service and a multi-country dealer footprint.

Regional players

• Coway: Korean leader in household water purifiers and wellness appliances with subscription-based service; comparable product/operating model but predominantly serves the Asian market rather than DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@akvantis-de
• Facebookfacebook.com/akvantis.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akvantis
• Instagraminstagram.com/akvantis.de?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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