April 7, 2025

The global private equity sector has grown thirteenfold since 2000, and one area where we have seen increasing investments is in infrastructure sectors, including water. PE is an industry disruptor amidst growing challenges, including increased demand, aging infrastructure, and the call for more sustainable solutions. They are changing the water landscape by buying and privatizing municipal and regional water utilities. A new subscription model for water management, called Water-as-a-Service (WaaS), has emerged, where businesses and municipalities pay for water services rather than owning the infrastructure.