AquiSense Inc closes Series A investment to build on success of full-spectrum UV-C LED disinfection solutions
- Investment demonstrates the viability and availability of ASI’s UV-C LED solutions
- Reinforces dedication of investors in UV-C LED technology, a future-proof, sustainable alternative to traditional mercury-based lamps.
Kentucky, US – The world leader in UV-C LED disinfection systems, AquiSense, secures Series A investment led by Burnt Island Ventures, following a recent management buyout. Additional investment comes from a local Kentucky Capital Fund and returning private seed investors led by Randy Knapmeyer. Funds will be used to accelerate growth in a broad range of water treatment applications including beverage, pharmaceutical, oil & gas and municipal.
Founded in 2014, AquiSense was one of the first to commercialize UV-C LED
(Ultraviolet-C Light-Emitting Diode) technology for water disinfection applications and now have over 500,000 installations globally. They currently provide UV-C LED disinfection solutions for point of use, point of entry, laboratory and full-scale industrial and municipal applications.
AquiSense founder and CEO, Oliver Lawal said “UV Disinfection has been a star performer
in water treatment for the past couple of decades and this investment validates
our position that UV-C LED technology isn’t a future abstract notion, but the core driver to continue this growth”. Lawal added “We have strong customer partnerships in the US, Europe and Asia that value the full life-cycle benefits of our products and it’s refreshing for us to know that the Burnt Island team understand that completely”.
Steve Kloos, Partner at Burnt Island Ventures, added: “There are several reasons why we
were drawn to AquiSense: 1) the executive team, led by Oliver, has been together for several years and are highly effective and their pace and quality of decision-making is really good; 2) AquiSense is the clear market and technology leader in LED tech for water and wastewater UV treatment with deep know-how and strong patent IP; 3) UV LED systems offer a wide range of benefits over legacy mercury UVs and are on a Moore’s Law type performance & cost trajectory – we like to skate to where the puck is going and AquiSense has a bright future ahead.”
Increasingly users of UV technology are seeking alternatives to traditional mercury-based lamps, as they prioritize sustainability. Currently, the majority of the UV disinfection market uses mercury-based lamp technology, but these face global usage restrictions, with an eventual new mining ban in 2032, as set out by the UN Minamata Convention on Mercury. The convention, adopted in 2013 and entered into force in 2017, aims to reduce mercury pollution which is one of the World Health Organization’s top 10 chemicals of ‘major public concern’.
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About AquiSense Incorporated
AquiSense stands as the global leader in UV-C LED systems design and manufacturing,
delivering innovative solutions for water, air, and surface disinfection. As the world’s largest supplier of UV LED disinfection systems, we are committed to protecting public health through chemical-free, mercury-free technology.
With decades of collective experience in UV disinfection, our team brings together deep expertise in UV LED research, reactor design, and engineering. This comprehensive knowledge enables us to develop the industry’s most advanced, energy-efficient disinfection systems while maintaining the highest safety standards.
Our strategic position between LED device manufacturers and market-specific original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) allows us to serve as a crucial bridge in the UV LED market, delivering tailored solutions across multiple industries.stands as the global leader in UV-C LED systems design and manufacturing, delivering innovative solutions for water, air, and surface disinfection. As the world’s largest supplier of UV LED disinfection systems, we are committed to protecting public health through chemical-free, mercury-free technology.
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Syrene Lawal
Public Relations Director
+1 859 630 5345
Syrene.Lawal@aquisense.com
Konrad Kowalk
Marketing Manager
+1 859 869 4700
Konrad.Kowalk@aquisense.com
