Waterscience Secures Rs.1.4 Crores from Peter Thiel-Backed Velocity
WaterScience, India’s leading brand in non-drinking water filtration, announced that it has secured Rs.1.4 crores in funding from Velocity, a growth capital platform backed by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures.
The investment will enable WaterScience to accelerate its growth trajectory, strengthen brand marketing initiatives, and introduce new product categories to become a 360-degree water solutions company.
Founded in 2014, WaterScience pioneered the shower and tap filter category in India, addressing critical water quality issues that affect over 95 percent of household water use beyond drinking. Today, the company offers more than 40 products across categories including shower & tap filters, appliance filters, kitchen filters, water softeners, and whole-house filtration systems for hard water, chlorine & other contaminants.
Currently, WaterScience products are present in over two million Indian homes, and the company is aiming to add 1 million more homes in FY25-26.
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Commenting on the announcement, Pavithra Rao, Co-Founder, WaterScience, said, “This funding is a strong validation of our mission to make water safer and healthier for every Indian home".
"With Velocity’s support, we will scale faster and innovate across new categories, ensuring that WaterScience continues to set the benchmark for water solutions in India. Having already reached 2 million homes, we are excited to add another 1 million this year.”
Atul Khichariya, Co-Founder and COO Velocity, added, “We have a long-standing partnership with WaterScience, a true category creator in India’s water solutions space. Their growth trajectory and focus on innovation demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing the vast need gap in non-drinking water filtration. We are proud to have been part of their journey and look forward to supporting their next phase of expansion.”
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The non-drinking water filtration segment which accounts for 95 percent of household consumption through bathing, washing, and cleaning activities largely remains unaddressed. With hard water affecting 70 percent of Indian homes and causing widespread skin, hair, and appliance damage, the market for whole-home water solutions is projected to grow at 15 percent CAGR through 2028, creating a significant opportunity for specialized players.
With a 70 percent Year-on-Year growth and strong presence across marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Shopify, and more than 1,000 offline retailers, WaterScience has established itself as the one of the leading brands in non-drinking water filtration in India. The fresh capital will fuel expansion into new markets, strengthen its digital and offline presence, and power innovation for the next phase of growth.