Growth Financing

everwave, the German impact company dedicated to clean waterways, has successfully completed a growth financing round. With the Viessmann Generations Group ("Viessmann"), the Aachen-based company welcomes a strong strategic partner. In addition to Viessmann, the round includes new shareholder KSK-Wagniskapital GmbH, a regional venture capital firm affiliated with Kreissparkasse Köln, as well as existing investors such as SistaAct GmbH. The European Social Innovation and Impact Fund also participated in the financing round. Existing shareholders capacura from Cologne and NRW.BANK remain invested in the company. Impact finance advisory firm FASE supported everwave in structuring the transaction.

everwave advances its global growth strategy

The completed financing will enable everwave to further expand its international projects. New locations in Southeast Asia are already in preparation. The strategic partnership with Viessmann will also support the development of sustainable and scalable solutions to address global environmental challenges. At the same time, everwave strengthens its position as one of Europe's leading impact companies in the fields of water quality, waste management, and the circular economy.

“Our investment in everwave marks another milestone in our commitment to supporting pioneering solutions that deliver real ecological value,” said Max Viessmann, CEO and President of the Viessmann Generations Group. “Their practical and measurable approach to cleaning waterways not only reduces plastic pollution but also protects one of our most important resources: clean water. Together, we are turning responsibility into action and helping shape livable environments for future generations.”

“We are proud to welcome the Viessmann Generations Group and KSK-Wagniskapital GmbH as renowned investors in everwave,” said Clemens Feigl, CEO & Co-Founder of everwave. “This sends an important signal to the market at a time when sustainability risks losing priority in many areas. What we need are more impact companies developing concrete solutions to global challenges. This financing enables us to significantly expand our international activities.”

Technology with impact

everwave develops technological solutions to remove plastic waste from rivers before it reaches the ocean. The company combines highly efficient waste collection boats, river barriers, and manual cleanup operations with AI-supported analytics. Since its founding, more than two million kilograms of waste have been collected from rivers in Thailand, Cambodia, and Albania.

In addition, everwave builds local recycling infrastructure and drives awareness through educational initiatives. All projects are implemented directly by everwave's local teams, creating employment opportunities and long-term impact in the regions where it operates.

At the core of the business model is a certified Plastic Credit system: every euro funds the recovery of one kilogram of waste. This provides companies with a transparent and measurable way to take responsibility for their plastic footprint while supporting environmental protection and local infrastructure development.