Behring Water
Developed an innovative bacteriological water treatment.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
€800k | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| EUR | 2016 | 2017 |
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| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | - | 44 % |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | (41 %) | (34 %) |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
Behring Water, established in 2006 as RC Lux by founders Xavier Pellet and Grégoire Genot, is a company focused on displacing the bottled water market with sustainable hydration solutions. Initially targeting the health sector in 2010, the French firm has since expanded its reach to include restaurants, businesses, hotels, and gyms. The company rebranded to Behring Water in 2018 and is now led by CEO Laurent Godissart, who took over in 2024. With a reported revenue of €8.2 million in 2023, the company has demonstrated significant growth, which it attributes to changing consumer habits and regulations like the 2020 anti-waste law in France.
The core of Behring Water's business is providing filtered water systems that connect directly to the main water supply, offering still, sparkling, and flavored water options. This model aims to eliminate single-use plastic bottles and cans. The company's business model is flexible, offering clients the choice between purchasing the equipment outright or opting for a full-service rental contract that includes installation, maintenance, and support. This approach has resulted in a high client retention rate, with 98% of rental contracts being renewed.
A key product is the 'Fabrik à Boissons' (The Beverage Factory), launched in late 2021. This system transforms tap water into a variety of hot and cold beverages, including flavored and sparkling water. It features a patented three-step water purification process: micro-filtration, cavitation to break down bacterial clusters, and UV treatment to eliminate remaining bacteria, ensuring the water meets stringent health standards. The Fabrik à Boissons is designed and manufactured entirely in France, with a user-friendly touchscreen interface that allows for customization of drinks, including carbonation levels and sugar content.
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