UK Water Technology Company Bluewater Bio Hires Advisors for Sale Process
Bluewater Bio, a prominent UK-based water technology firm, has engaged financial advisors Rothschild & Co’s UK mid-market team and BDA to oversee its sale process, according to recent reports. The company has garnered significant interest from various parties looking to acquire the business from its current shareholder, Salica.
The company has demonstrated impressive growth, achieving an Annual Compound Growth Rate of 38% over the past three years. Its FilterClear Technology has seen an even more remarkable growth rate of 83% during the same period. In the first quarter of this year, Bluewater Bio secured 86% of its £40 million forecast, indicating a strong start to the year.
As a major exporter to markets outside the US, Bluewater Bio benefits from strong insulation against rising tariffs, positioning it as a resilient business in the current economic environment. The company’s two flagship technologies, HYBACS and FilterClear, have established themselves as market leaders in water and wastewater treatment.
Richard Haddon, Bluewater Bio’s CEO & Executive Chair, commented, “We have grown and developed beyond expectations and have incredible traction both in the UK and overseas, which has attracted investor interest.” He further explained that the company is considering fresh investment to underpin the next stage of its growth strategy, capitalizing on the global demand for environmentally friendly water treatment solutions.
Bluewater Bio’s technologies are in high demand, particularly in the UK, where water companies face pressure to meet environmental and service commitments, and in the Middle East, where the need for scalable water and wastewater treatment is growing rapidly. The company’s FilterClear and HYBACS systems offer numerous benefits, including reduced capital and operating costs, smaller operating plant sizes, minimized environmental damage, and shorter construction times.
The company has recently entered into an agreement with a significant Middle Eastern water operator, opening up new opportunities and markets worldwide. Founded in 2009 and based in Marylebone, London, with satellite offices in the Middle East, Bluewater Bio is well-positioned for continued growth and expansion.
