Veralto became an anchor investor in Emerald Technology Ventures’ Global Water Fund II, which closed its first round at €60 million. The fund targets €150–180 million and focuses on early‑to‑growth stage companies across the water value chain, including infrastructure, advanced treatment, reuse, digital monitoring, and AI‑driven decision‑making.
Veralto’s co‑anchor role alongside Ecolab, SKion Water and Oxy Technology Ventures signals the company’s commitment to accelerating breakthrough technologies that address water scarcity, treatment and reuse. Melissa Aquino, Veralto’s SVP and Chief Segment Officer for Water Quality, said the investment reflects the company’s purpose of safeguarding vital resources and its strategy to partner with innovators that can drive future growth.
The investment positions Veralto to gain early access to emerging water‑tech solutions and potential partnership opportunities, complementing its existing portfolio of water analytics and treatment solutions. By aligning with a venture fund that targets high‑impact water technologies, Veralto can broaden its reach into new markets and reinforce its long‑term value creation in the essential water sector.
Veralto’s Q3 2025 earnings report, released two days earlier, showed year‑over‑year sales growth of 6.9 % to $1,404 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.99, an 11.2 % increase. The company highlighted strong commercial performance and disciplined operating execution across its Water Quality and Product, Quality & Innovation segments, providing the financial foundation for the new investment.
The water technology sector is experiencing significant growth driven by climate change, urbanization and regulatory pressures. Veralto’s investment in Global Water Fund II positions it to stay at the forefront of these developments, complementing its previous strategic investments such as the $15 million stake in Axine Water Technologies and its $5.2 billion 2024 sales, with the water quality segment accounting for 60 % of revenue.
Other major players such as Ecolab are also investing in similar initiatives, highlighting the industry's focus on innovation and the competitive landscape in which Veralto operates.
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