Aarke
A tap water revolution
Sectors
ConsumerWebsite
www.aarke.comAarke is a Swedish engineering and design company, world leader in premium carbonator machines, with a sleek, minimalistic Scandinavian design and a sustainable way to drink carbonated water. Aarke’s mission is to inspire sustainable living by turning ordinary tap water into tasteful experiences.
Carbonator 3 is Aarke’s iconic and top-selling carbonator machine, available in a range of colors. Aarke has during 2022 also launched the Carbonator Pro and the Aarke Purifier (a water filter pitcher) along with subscription models for green CO2 gas cylinders to the carbonators and for filter granules to the Aarke Purifier.
Sales globally in more than 30 countries through distributors and retailers, market places and own website. Founded in 2013 by industrial designers Carl Ljungh and Jonas Groth.
Why we believe in Aarke
- Attractive sustainable carbonator machine market with double digit growth rates
- Aarke has established itself as the market leader in the premium segment
- Significant growth opportunities from geographic expansion as well as recent and future entry into adjacent products
About Aarke
2023 turnover (CY)
EUR < 50M
Employees
< 100
Investment date
Nov 2020
Fund
Fund V
Team
Pernilla Ekman | CEO
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< 100
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Nov 2020
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Fund V
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