# Aqdot

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aqdot

- Industry: Chemicals
- Headquarters: Cambridge, UK
- Website: www.aqdot.com
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 10, 2019)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Aqdot Limited is a technology company focused on advanced odour and volatile organic compound (VOC) elimination solutions. Their innovative products aim to improve indoor air quality sustainably for various industries.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Aqdot Limited specializes in advanced odour elimination technology. The company was co-founded by Jing Zhang and Roger Coulston, with Tim Wright serving as the CEO. Aqdot has completed five funding rounds, with the most recent being a Series B round in April 2019, raising GBP 6 million from investors including Longview Innovation and Parkwalk Advisors. The company has not undergone any significant pivots in its strategy.Aqdot specializes in advanced odour and volatile organic compound (VOC) elimination technology, primarily through its flagship product, AqFresh™. This patented technology employs cucurbiturils, unique molecular structures capable of capturing a wide range of odour and pollutant molecules. The primary goal of AqFresh™ is to enhance indoor air quality while providing manufacturers with sustainable alternatives to traditional odour control methods. The technology integrates seamlessly into existing formulations and manufacturing processes across various industries, including automotive, home and pet care, absorbent hygiene, and deodorants. Aqdot serves a diverse client base across Europe, North America, and Asia.Aqdot generates revenue through business-to-business (B2B) transactions, directly engaging with manufacturers and brands seeking to enhance their product offerings with AqFresh™ technology. The company operates on a partnership model, with clients integrating AqFresh™ into their products, thus creating a steady revenue stream from product sales. The financial structure is supported by long-term contracts with industrial clients, ensuring added value through proven formulas validated in industrial trials.In April 2019, Aqdot Limited raised GBP 6 million in Series B funding, which will be utilized to support the development of new products and to expand into new geographic markets. The company plans to focus on enhancing its product lines and targeting markets in Asia and North America with expected product launches in the near future.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 10, 2019, $7.9M — Longview Innovation, Parkwalk Advisors
- Series A, Sep 18, 2015, $7.8M — Cambridge Enterprise, Touchstone Innovations, Parkwalk Advisors, Providence Investment Company
- Series A, Jun 25, 2013, $1.5M — Cambridge Enterprise, Parkwalk Advisors

## Investors

- Cambridge Enterprise — Series A
- Parkwalk Advisors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/parkwalk-advisors) — Series A, Series B
- Touchstone Innovations (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/touchstone-innovations) — Series A
- Providence Investment Company — Series A
- Longview Innovation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/longview-innovation) — Series B