Innovation Meets Commercial Viability: What Makes Water-Tech Worth Buying?

24 Feb 2026
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • Private equity firms and strategic investors are actively building and acquiring companies in the water sector – so what makes a water- tech company valuable to buyers, and what does sustainable start-up growth look like?
  • What signals and metrics help investors separate value from hype in water-tech? From proven performance and customer traction to financial discipline, how can start-ups demonstrate credibility to attract serious investment and plan for successful exits?
  • What alternative capital pathways, such as blended finance, are needed to support sustainable long-term growth and credible exit opportunities?