To increase access to sustainable drinking water throughout Indonesia, Waterhub raised Seed funding

An undisclosed sum of money has been raised by Waterhub, an Indonesian startup that uses filtration systems to provide clean, reasonably priced drinking water, in order to expand its business throughout the country.

According to a statement released by Waterhub on Monday, Archipelago VC led the round, with The Radical Fund also participating.

The money raised will go toward increasing the team’s size, increasing machine production, and advancing research and development (R&D), particularly in the areas of operational efficiency and filtration technology.

Waterhub sees regional potential in the long run, acknowledging the pressing issue of Southeast Asia’s anticipated 40% water supply and demand gap by 2030.

In order to hasten regional adoption, Waterhub is giving strategic alliances—such as partnerships with manufacturers of bottled water—top priority.

“Waterhub is not just about providing water; it’s about environmental justice, public health, and building resilient communities,

“This investment accelerates our mission to make safe drinking water accessible, affordable, and sustainable for all Indonesians,” said its Chief Executive Officer Lyonda Huwaidi.

The statement claims that one of Indonesia’s biggest environmental and public health issues is still access to clean drinking water.

Communities are compelled to rely on single-use bottled water, which supports an industry valued at almost US$10 billion annually and adds to plastic pollution and emissions, as 192 million Indonesians lack consistent access to clean water and 14 million still lack adequate sanitation.

With a network of water dispensers and large-volume water filtration systems, Waterhub is taking this crisis head-on.

These machines turn groundwater, rainwater, municipal water, and even seawater into potable water.

Waterhub provides a more economical and ecologically friendly option to bottled water by doing away with the need for plastic packaging and cutting down on transportation.

Chief Executive Officer Lyonda Huwaidi, a former aerospace engineer who is now an environmental entrepreneur, is in charge of the business.

The company, which is supported by a diverse team, combines extensive technical knowledge with a laser-like focus on impact and scalability.

Since its 2024 launch, Waterhub has installed 36 filtration units, 32 “Communal” dispensers, and 4 “Heavy Duty” systems for significant customers in the food and beverage (F&B), hospitality, and fitness sectors. More than 100 additional installations are anticipated by 2025.