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ME Construction
14-07-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
WaHa closes US $8mn Series A-1 financing to accelerate global growth
Financial WaHa closes US $8mn Series A-1 financing to accelerate global growth By The funding eliminates debt, streamlines WaHa's cap table, and provides capital for major commercial milestones and future funding and also supports a growing pipeline of qualified sales opportunities in the UAE and GCC Water Harvesting (WaHa), a climate technology company that develops innovative solutions for water scarcity, announced the completion of a US $8mn Series A-1 financing round and a corporate reorganisation. The round was lead by Chairman Mike Phillips and Board member Christian Thirion, with significant participation from the company's note holders and investors, including Berkeley Catalyst Fund, Anthropocene Institute, Vestafund, and Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. This funding eliminates all debt, streamlines WaHa's cap table, and provides the necessary capital to achieve its next major commercial milestones and secure its next funding round. Moreover, it supports a growing pipeline of qualified sales opportunities across the UAE and the broader GCC region. Field trials conducted at Khalifa University have demonstrated WaHa's ability to reliably harvest pure water in the UAE's harsh desert environment, characterised by extreme heat, low moisture, and frequent sandstorms, said a statement. WaHa's upcoming event exhibition in Dubai will mark the unveiling of its first commercially available AWG unit. This event will provide an opportunity for utilities, developers, and industrial operators to explore WaHa's solutions and discover reliable, sustainable access to pure water. Mike Phillips, Chairman of WaHa said, 'We've built a platform capable of transforming access to water across multiple sectors. This raise will enable us to establish solid traction for the WaHa Vaporator and improve water security in the UAE and broader GCC.' Frank Ramirez, CEO of WaHa added, 'We're grateful for the support of our investors and partners, this is a major step toward delivering water where it's needed most—reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. We're proud of what our team has achieved and energised for what's ahead.' Since 2023, WaHa has deployed its atmospheric water generation (AWG) systems in diverse and challenging environments, including West Texas, Abu Dhabi, a remote UAE desert site, Riyadh, and Stockholm. These systems have consistently achieved mechanical reliability, with a 99.998% reliability rate. Furthermore, they have consistently produced 98.3% of the target water volume, setting the highest sustained output in the AWG industry. WaHa's extensive patent portfolio, comprising 14 patent families and 18 patents granted worldwide, safeguards its proprietary WaHa Vaporator technology. This modular system is designed to support off-grid installations and integrate with HVAC and agricultural systems. WaHa is negotiating commercial agreements for manufacturing, distribution, and long-term service and support, the statement concluded.
Trade Arabia
24-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
WaHa, Khalifa University partner to advance water tech
WaHa, a leading climate technology company, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced an enhanced partnership to raise energy efficiency and capability of WaHa Vaporator atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology for water security in the UAE and Middle East. The collaboration will optimise advanced material selection and energy efficiency for the WaHa Vaporator, a patented technology with unparalleled energy efficiency for AWG and HVAC systems, creating distributed, reliable, and cost-effective potable water sources, independent from existing water supplies. The partnership builds on an existing relationship between WaHa and Khalifa University. The University has been testing two versions of the WaHa Vaporator in Abu Dhabi since April 2024, and the latest version has demonstrated exceptional performance with 100% uptime and 99.9% reliability, with improved energy efficiency and surpassing daily water production targets. Professor Samuel Sheng Mao, a leading expert in energy and water technologies, Center Director, ASPIRE Virtual Research Institute for Sustainable Energy, and Professor of Practice, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University, said: "This collaboration is a significant step in addressing water scarcity challenges in our region. By combining our expertise in materials research with WaHa's innovative AWG technology, we aim to deliver transformative and sustainable water solutions for the UAE and beyond. The impressive results from our ongoing tests underscore the potential of this technology to make a real difference in water-stressed areas."
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
WaHa, Khalifa University Partner to Advance Atmospheric Water Generation Technology
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaHa, a leading climate technology company, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced an enhanced partnership to raise energy efficiency and capability of WaHa Vaporator® atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology for water security in the UAE and Middle East. The collaboration will optimize advanced material selection and energy efficiency for the WaHa Vaporator®, a patented technology with unparalleled energy efficiency for AWG and HVAC systems, creating distributed, reliable, and cost-effective potable water sources, independent from existing water supplies. The partnership builds on an existing relationship between WaHa and Khalifa University. The University has been testing two versions of the WaHa Vaporator in Abu Dhabi since April 2024, and the latest version has demonstrated exceptional performance with 100% uptime and 99.9% reliability, with improved energy efficiency and surpassing daily water production targets. Professor Samuel Sheng Mao, a leading expert in energy and water technologies, Center Director, ASPIRE Virtual Research Institute for Sustainable Energy, and Professor of Practice, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University, said: "This collaboration is a significant step in addressing water scarcity challenges in our region. By combining our expertise in materials research with WaHa's innovative AWG technology, we aim to deliver transformative and sustainable water solutions for the UAE and beyond. The impressive results from our ongoing tests underscore the potential of this technology to make a real difference in water-stressed areas." Chris Kay, President of WaHa, added: "We are thrilled to expand our partnership. Our WaHa Vaporator® technology has the potential to revolutionize water production in arid regions, and this collaboration will accelerate our ability to bring reliable, energy-efficient water sources to governments, businesses, and communities across Middle East. The outstanding performance of our latest Vaporator version in Abu Dhabi's challenging climate validates our approach and fuels our excitement for this partnership." About WaHa: WaHa is a pioneering climate technology company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for water scarcity. Its patented WaHa Vaporator® technology offers unmatched energy efficiency for atmospheric water generation and HVAC systems. About Khalifa University: Khalifa University is a world-class, research-intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, UAE, that combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The university is committed to the advancement of learning through teaching and research and to the discovery and application of knowledge.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
WaHa Partners with Khalifa University to advance atmospheric water generation technology in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, UAE – WaHa, a leading climate technology company, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced an increased partnership to enhance the energy efficiency and capability of the WaHa Vaporator® atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology to enable water security throughout the UAE and the Middle East. The collaboration will focus on optimizing advanced material selection and improving energy efficiency for the WaHa Vaporator® AWG machine. This patented technology offers unparalleled energy efficiency for AWG and HVAC systems, creating distributed, reliable, and cost-effective potable water sources that operate independently of existing water supplies. This partnership builds on an existing relationship between Khalifa University and WaHa. Since April 2024, Khalifa University has been rigorously testing two versions of the WaHa Vaporator in Abu Dhabi. The latest version has demonstrated exceptional performance, achieving 100% uptime and 99.9% reliability while simultaneously improving energy efficiency and surpassing daily water production targets. Professor Samuel Sheng Mao, a leading expert in energy and water technologies, Center Director, ASPIRE Virtual Research Institute for Sustainable Energy, and Professor of Practice, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University, said: "This collaboration between Khalifa University and WaHa represents a significant step forward in addressing water scarcity challenges in our region. By combining our expertise in materials research with WaHa's innovative AWG technology, we aim to deliver transformative and sustainable water solutions for the UAE and beyond. The impressive results from our ongoing tests underscore the potential of this technology to make a real difference in water-stressed areas." Chris Kay, President of WaHa, added: "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Khalifa University on this critical initiative. Our WaHa Vaporator technology has the potential to revolutionize water production in arid regions, and this collaboration will accelerate our ability to bring reliable, energy-efficient water sources to governments, businesses, and communities across the Middle East. The outstanding performance of our latest Vaporator version in Abu Dhabi's challenging climate validates our approach and fuels our excitement for this expanded partnership." The partnership aligns with the UAE's sustainability goals and is expected to make a lasting impact on water security and resource management in the region. By leveraging Khalifa University's research capabilities and WaHa's innovative technology, the collaboration aims to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the Middle East today. For information on WaHa products in the UAE, please contact our UAE Country Director, Satish Chandran at: Or at our partner in the UAE: About WaHa: WaHa is a pioneering climate technology company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for water scarcity. Its patented WaHa Vaporator® technology offers unmatched energy efficiency for atmospheric water generation and HVAC systems. For general information on Waha products, please contact us at: info@ About Khalifa University: Khalifa University is a world-class, research-intensive institution in Abu Dhabi, UAE, that combines science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The university is committed to the advancement of learning through teaching and research and to the discovery and application of knowledge. For more information, please contact:
