Water Innovation Challenge Initiators:

Sandberg Development & FMG Circular Invest (Mellby Gård)

Sandberg Development is a family-owned investment company that contributes to growth and social value through active ownership of innovation-driven companies – focusing on water technology, quality of life and security.

Access to clean water is one of the greatest challenges of our time, which is why we invest in circular solutions for more efficient water use and purification – technology that could reduce dependence on chemicals. In doing so, we can ensure access to water while also improving the environment and people’s health. 

Sandberg Development wholly and partly owns water technology companies Nordisk Clean Solutions, RESCUE Intellitech, Silanos, Watersprint, Drupps, Orbital systems and Pluvio Flow. 

FMG Circular Invest partners with innovative companies across the globe to address challenges in water treatment. Founded in 2022, FMG combines Mellby Gård’s strategic ownership approach with its subsidiary Feralco’s deep industry expertise to drive sustainable growth in the water sector. Our focus areas for investment include phosphorus and nitrogen removal, circularity connected to water treatment, separation of micropollutants and water monitoring. The FMG portfolio currently includes groundbreaking companies such as I-Phyc, Spec-Imaging, Acwa, Aqua Green, and Bygen, all of which are developing technologies related to water treatment.