Firm Overview

Lack of financing is the key barrier preventing individuals from securing safe water or sanitation, and the infrastructure necessary to deliver it. WaterEquity identifies investment opportunities in the water and sanitation sector aiming to accelerate universal access to safe water and sanitation for millions of women, children, and men.

Economists estimate a $1 trillion market opportunity for providing water and sanitation services to all people worldwide by 2030. Our goal has always been to build a sustainable, global capital market for safe water and sanitation access that will directly reach those in need. We focus on two areas:  Household Solutions: Among low-income consumers, at least 600 million people could access water/sanitation products, services, and upgrades if financing was available, equating to a $35 billion demand. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: While infrastructure investments have grown by 350% in the last decade, only 1.9% of private infrastructure financing went toward WSS infrastructure specifically. There is an urgent need to expand and rehabilitate these systems globally to reach billions of people who are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.  WaterEquity believes that investment capital can bridge the financing gap that exists as a barrier to low-income clients solving for their families’ needs. 

WaterEquity emerged out of Water.org, a non-profit organization that built the case for water and sanitation microfinance. Our genesis and deep experience in emerging markets and the water and sanitation sector uniquely sets us apart from our peers. WaterEquity’s team is comprised of individuals with decades of banking and water/sanitation experience, and an unparalleled understanding of the barriers low-income consumers face. This unique combination enables us to identify investment opportunities with an attractive mix of financial returns and social impact. WaterEquity and Water.org are on a mission to reach 100 million people with access to water and sanitation. Water.org’s network leverages investable opportunities for water and sanitation household solutions and climate-resilient infrastructure, as well as strengthens and expands WaterEquity’s pipeline by bringing technical assistance and advocacy activities to nascent markets. This shared goal further cultivates the most promising opportunities for both impact and financial return.