NEW TECH FOODS

Singapore-based water treatment company Hydroleap has raised $4.75 million in new funding to expand its sustainable water treatment solutions across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on hyperscale data centres and other resource-intensive industries.

The round included investments from EDBI – the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) under SG Growth Capital – Enterprise Singapore, Antares Ventures and construction firm Woh Hup. This brings Hydroleap’s total funding to nearly $12 million.

Hydroleap’s technology is already being deployed in sectors such as agrifood, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, where efficient water and energy management are increasingly critical. The firm aims to serve growing demand from data centres and other infrastructure in Asia as industries face rising pressure to reduce environmental impact.

The company said the funds will support its growth in key markets and advance its electrochemical water treatment technologies, which help industrial clients reduce chemical use, cut energy consumption by up to 10%, and recycle wastewater.

Michael Gryseels, founder and managing partner of Antares Ventures, said: "Hydroleap delivers what industries across Asia Growth Markets increasingly need: efficient, scalable water treatment that's both commercially viable and sustainable. As demand grows across sectors like AI, semiconductors and sustainable agrifood systems, their solution helps cities and infrastructures reduce resource use without compromising performance."

"AI isn't just about chips and software. It drives up needs for efficient energy and water-cooling management, and Hydroleap tackles that challenge head-on. Through our deep connectivity in the region, Hydroleap has been able to access critical industries in Asia and turn innovation into real-world results. We're proud to continue standing with them as long-term partners, alongside leading institutional investors committed to Asia's sustainable future."