# Kurita Water Industries

> Kurita Water Industries is a VC fund in Ludwigshafen backing Water and Medical. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ludwigshafen, Germany
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Apr 2026
- Lead investor: 75%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kurita/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/kuritaglobal
- Website: http://www.kurita.co.jp/english/

Kurita Water Industries is a VC fund in Ludwigshafen focused on Water and Medical. Kurita has been consistently operating in two areas of water and the environment in pursuit of its corporate philosophy of studying the properties of water, master them, and we will create an environment in which nature and man are in harmony.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water | 1 | 25% |
| Medical | 1 | 25% |
| Health Care | 1 | 25% |
| Construction | 1 | 25% |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 25% |

10 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 1 | 25% |
| Series B | 1 | 25% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 25% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Haruo Kurita | Founder | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CycloPure | They are a global leader in the science of targeted micropollutant removal and pioneered the first-ever use of cyclodextrin-based polymer adsorbents to safely strip away micropollutants in water treatment. |  | Corporate Round | Apr 20, 2026 |  |
| Aqua Membranes | Aqua Membranes is revolutionizing RO membrane filtration with its unique printed spacer technology. The Polymer is applied directly to the flat sheet membrane to create a customized raised pattern that replaces conventional extruded mesh feed spacers. Unlike traditional membrane spacers that trap particles and biofilm within the spacer mesh andthereby obstruct flow, the printed dimensional spacers optimize flow patterns and turbulence throughout the membrane element, minimizing the entrapment of particulates and organic fouling. Printed spacer technology also increases permeate flow, improves flux and recovery, minimizes system pressure drop, and extends the operational life of a membrane element.Aqua Membranes' unique technology is perfect for spiral-wound membrane manufacturers eager to improve their product performance and whose customers demand more durable, low maintenance elements that can withstand challenging feed streams. Its technology provides a more open design and reduces fouling. Their technology offers a significant reduction in both Capital and Operating Expense in membrane plant operations. |  |  | Sep 25, 2023 |  |
| APANA | APANA develop an Intelligent Water Management Platform that works on real-world problems faced every day. The company uses technology as a proprietary, cloud-based analytics platform to SCAN, PINPOINT, and GUIDE resolution of water waste by instantly alerting frontline staff. By working with APANA, any business can analyze, manage, and account forits overall water footprint, and get real-time information to the frontline to save water and money. Industrial and commercial companies of all sizes and all sectors can use APANA's fully automated solution to reduce compliance risk and strengthen operational sustainability. | $11M | Series B | Apr 09, 2019 |  |
| APANA | APANA develop an Intelligent Water Management Platform that works on real-world problems faced every day. The company uses technology as a proprietary, cloud-based analytics platform to SCAN, PINPOINT, and GUIDE resolution of water waste by instantly alerting frontline staff. By working with APANA, any business can analyze, manage, and account forits overall water footprint, and get real-time information to the frontline to save water and money. Industrial and commercial companies of all sizes and all sectors can use APANA's fully automated solution to reduce compliance risk and strengthen operational sustainability. | $3.5M | Series A | Jan 17, 2017 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Cowles Company](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cowlescompany) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Urban Innovation Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/urban-innovationfund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Clean Energy Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/clean-energy-ventures-cev) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [E8 Angels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/e8-angels) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [E8 Angels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/element) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Fetzer Vineyards — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Kurita Water Industries invest in?

Kurita Water Industries invests primarily in Water, Medical and Health Care startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Kurita Water Industries?

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### Who are the partners at Kurita Water Industries?

The team at Kurita Water Industries includes Haruo Kurita (Founder). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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