Key numbers
- 2,000+
- Enterprises and organisations supported
- 2002
- Founded in the Netherlands
- €290+m
- Funds managed inc. grants and leverage
We are the missing link between water and capital.
We mobilise capital and strengthen enterprises to make water and sanitation systems scalable and sustainable.
Learn more about Aqua for All- 13m
- People reached
- €292m
- Funds managed
- 2,000+
- Enterprises supported
Our unique approach
Lasting impact starts with stronger water and sanitation markets.
The growth of the water and sanitation sector is often constrained by the lack of support for enterprises, and viable investment opportunities for capital. Most organisations address one side of this challenge.
Aqua for All works across the entire system: we directly support growth-scale enterprises, partner with financial institutions to unlock lending and de-risk funds that bring private capital into water and sanitation. By strengthening every part of the system, we attract more capital, support more businesses grow, and ultimately ensure sustainable access to water and sanitation for millions of people.
What we do
Growth-stage SME support
Supporting enterprises grow into bankable businesses
Local financial ecosystem development
Increasing the availability of commercial capital.
Facilitate investment vehicles
Innovating financing and de-risking mechanisms
We support water and sanitation enterprises to become investment-ready
Grants, advisory support and technical assistance for growing enterprises to scale.
For whoGrowth-stage water and sanitation enterprises in Africa and Asia
Our offeringSmart grants and technical assistance
We mobilise capital in emerging water markets
We will encourage and incentivise local financial institutions to develop dedicated water and sanitation portfolios.
For whoFinancial Intermediaries located in Africa, Asia and MENA
Our offeringDe-risking and Technical Assistance
We support structuring the investment vehicles this sector needs
Through blended finance, fund investments and guarantees, we help investors deploy capital with confidence into emerging water markets.
For whoFund managers investing in Africa, Asia and MENA.
Our offeringDe-risking and Technical Assistance
Our impact
How we create lasting impact
From early-stage to scalable business
We support enterprises that already show potential and support them to grow into sustainable, investment-ready companies.
Our impact
13m
People reached with improved access to water and sanitation
Our geographic focus
Where we work
Aqua for All works across Africa and Asia in lower- and middle-income countries where access and finance gaps are the greatest.
- 28+
- Implementing countries
- €290m+
- Capital mobilised
- 2,000+
- Enterprises supported
- 13m
- People with improved access
About us
We transform the sector to make water and sanitation accessible at scale.
With over two decades of experience, Aqua for All creates impact at the system level by working with enterprises, financial institutions, fund managers and public partners. Together we strengthen water and sanitation markets through our unique blended finance models, technical assistance and enterprise growth support.
Who we are
Strategic partners
The key partnerships that enable us to reach scale sustainably
Contact us
Let's build stronger water markets together
Whether you are an enterprise, investor, financial institution or funder — we want to hear from you.