Dundee-based water know-how agency Cascade Water Merchandise, has secured angel funding of as much as £350,000 in direction of serving to commercialise its progressive micro-greywater recycling system.
Cascade says the funding, from a bunch of European and American traders, will allow it to speed up manufacturing and convey its know-how to market, initially focusing on vacation resorts, hospitality venues, properties with personal water provides, and different residential properties.
Based by Angus couple Carolyn Hogg and Peter Holdsworth, Cascade represents the end result of greater than a decade of analysis and growth. What started as an engineering problem at their kitchen desk has developed into “a confirmed know-how that addresses each quick water effectivity wants for business and residential properties and the broader world problem of water shortage, affecting even water-rich nations”.
In Scotland, latest challenges together with Backwater Reservoir close to Dundee falling to 43% capability – lower than half its regular winter ranges – have highlighted the necessity for progressive water effectivity options throughout all property sorts. Cascade’s micro-greywater recycling system captures and treats water from showers and baths for reuse in rest room flushing, lowering home water consumption by as much as 45%.
The know-how is especially related for properties with personal water provides, homes in a number of occupation (HMOs), rental properties together with social housing, and vacation lodging the place water effectivity straight impacts operational prices and environmental credentials.
The corporate’s water recycling system has seemingly been constantly operational within the founders’ residence for over three years. Throughout this prolonged testing interval the group says it has refined the design while demonstrating its sensible viability for on a regular basis use.
Peter Holdsworth, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer at Cascade Water Merchandise, mentioned: “We’ve confirmed that the system works – it’s been working in our residence day by day for over 1,000 days. Now we’re able to make it obtainable to the markets that want it most, from vacation parks going through hefty water fees to owners on personal water provides searching for sustainable options.”
Lead investor, Mohan Ramani, mentioned: “Cascade represents precisely the form of innovation we search for – a Scottish firm with real technical credibility, fixing an actual world downside with a confirmed answer.
“Carolyn and Peter have demonstrated extraordinary dedication in growing this know-how. They’ve executed the laborious yards to show it really works, and now they’ve the chance to scale an answer that addresses water shortage challenges we’re seeing throughout developed and growing markets alike. Scotland ought to be proud to be main on this innovation.”
With the funding secured, Cascade mentioned it’s now centered on commercialising the system for normal sale. The corporate will showcase its know-how at Future Construct 2026, a UK development and sustainability exhibition.
The timing coincides with rising market demand for water effectivity options, pushed by regulatory adjustments, environmental issues, and the financial advantages of diminished water consumption in business settings. Cascade mentioned its system is designed for retrofitting into current properties in addition to set up in new builds, making it accessible throughout a variety of purposes.
Cascade mentioned the funding will permit it to ascertain its provide chain, scale manufacturing capabilities, and develop its go-to-market technique. The corporate is focusing on the self-build market, the place sustainability-conscious owners are actively looking for progressive options, alongside business alternatives in leisure and tourism and the HMO section the place water effectivity delivers each price financial savings and environmental advantages.
