A Plus Finance stake in Hydrelis: a natural stake
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Hydrelis: Innovative water circuit breakers and fundraising led by A Plus Finance
Hydrelis, a Lille-based company specializing in smart water shut-off valves for homes, businesses, and local authorities, has raised €3,8 million, including €2,7 million from A Plus Finance. This investment will accelerate sales in France and internationally, particularly in Spain. Leveraging patented technology and remote management software, Hydrelis is targeting a market estimated at 35 million water points to be equipped in France.
To finance its development and that of its products, such as the remarkable Clip-Flow, Hydrelis opened its capital to A Plus Finance. Contributing €2,7 million, this investor was attracted by the rapid return on investment and the ecological impact of the products designed.
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A Plus Finance acquires a stake in Hydrelis
Hydrelis , based in Lille, designs and manufactures water shut-off valves capable of detecting and cutting off water leaks in homes, businesses, and public buildings. The company has announced the successful completion of a €3.8 million funding round, including €2.7 million from A Plus Finance and €1.1 million from existing shareholders.
The company began its commercial activity in 2007 with the launch of its water shut-off device, the Clip-Flow . Highly innovative, the Clip-Flow is a self-contained and easy-to-install product that continuously monitors the water flow in the pipe on which it is placed and can automatically shut off the water in the event of a problem such as a leak or pipe burst. It is designed for small-diameter pipes.
The investment from A Plus Finance should allow the company to accelerate the marketing of its products to various target markets (local authorities, industry, residential), through installers and water distribution companies. The company, which currently has 10 employees, anticipates a 2010 turnover exceeding €1 million and a doubling of its workforce . France alone offers a potential of approximately 35 million water points to be equipped.
Thierry Sartorius, President of Hydrelis: "We are pleased with the confidence that investors have shown in us through this investment. This transaction highlights the company's level of technological expertise. Hydrelis will now be able to strengthen its technical teams and at the same time accelerate its commercial efforts both in France and abroad, particularly in Spain where ambitious projects are underway."
Jean-Michel Pimont, Associate Director of A Plus Finance: "Hydrelis water circuit breakers offer real environmental benefits, allowing us to control our water consumption. In addition, they offer a return on investment that can be very rapid. After years of R&D, the company now offers a complete range capable of meeting the needs of both individuals and major accounts. This offering, enhanced by the development of remote management software, appealed to us. Hydrelis has reached a stage of technological maturity, and we now want to support it in marketing its products on a larger scale."
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Hydrelis SAS was advised in this transaction by Chausson Finance (Sabine Fillias) and the firm HPML (Vincent Libaud).
A Plus Finance (represented by Jean-Michel Pimont, Alexandre Villet and Romain Svartzman) was advised by Gide Loyrette Nouel (Pierre Karpik and David Sebban), Oderis (Julien Passerat) for the financial audit and Grand, Auzas & Associés (Sigmund Briant) for the legal audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hydrelis and what is its main product?
Hydrelis is a company based in Lille that designs and manufactures water shut-off valves. Its main product, the Clip-Flow, automatically detects and shuts off leaks or breaks in small-diameter pipes.
What is the amount of the recent investment in Hydrelis and who are the investors?
Hydrelis has completed a funding round of 3,8 million euros, of which 2,7 million comes from A Plus Finance and 1,1 million from historical shareholders.
What are Hydrelis' objectives after this investment?
The company aims to accelerate the marketing of its products in France and internationally, particularly in Spain, as well as to strengthen its teams and double its workforce.
Thematic glossary
Water circuit breaker
Device capable of detecting and stopping the flow of water in case of a leak or break in a pipe.
Clip-Flow
Self-contained water circuit breaker model designed by Hydrelis for small diameter pipes.
fitter
Professional responsible for the installation and commissioning of water detection and shut-off devices.
Financial audit
Examination of a company's accounts to verify their regularity and compliance.
Legal audit
Analysis of the legal aspects related to a transaction or the situation of a company.
Remote management software
Computer program allowing monitoring and administration of water shut-off devices from another site.
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