XPV Water Partners Announces Sale of Isle Utilities

TORONTO – February 29, 2024 – XPV Water Partners (“XPV”) is proud to announce that it has completed the sale of Isle Utilities (“Isle”) to Palatine, a UK mid-market private equity investor committed to sustainable growth for environment and society.

Isle Utilities is a global innovation consultancy specializing in the development and commercialization of emerging technologies in the water and environmental sectors. The firm acts as a partner across the entire innovation cycle, leading on sustainability and climate issues in water and the broader environmental sector, and bridging the gap between early-stage technology and the adoption of solutions.

“As water utilities manage new realities with limited resources, Isle’s team is filling a significant gap. They are changing the way the sector is adopting innovation, convening experts to share best practices, and building a great deal of trust in an industry that is traditionally risk averse,” said Sam Saintonge, Investment Partner at XPV Water Partners.

“We are proud to have been a part of Isle’s journey and feel that Palatine is a great partner for the next phase of Isle’s growth. We wish both teams the best of success as Isle continues to transform the way the water sector assesses and implements innovation around the world.”

Dr. Piers Clark, Founder, Isle Utilities, will remain a shareholder and board member. He said: “We have grown incredibly together with XPV Water Partners. I am excited for Isle Utilities to take this next step at a time of huge demand for innovation and investment in the water industry.”

Rupert Brown, Senior Investment Director in Palatine’s Impact Fund team, said: “As a purpose-led investor we are thrilled to be backing Isle Utilities, a company which shares our passion to make a difference to our planet and society. In the wake of the COP28 summit, the focus on water security and quality has moved further up the international agenda. Water consultancy related services are becoming more valuable, and innovation within these spaces is paramount. This makes Isle Utilities a great investment opportunity for Palatine and the Impact Fund.”

About XPV Water Partners

XPV Water Partners is a team of experienced operators and investors who are committed to making a difference in water. The firm manages investment capital from some of the world’s top institutional investors, and partners with emerging water-related companies to help them rapidly expand and achieve their strategic goals. XPV aims to generate strong, risk-adjusted returns for its investors by leveraging its trusted ecosystem, deep industry knowledge and its water centric company scaling platform. XPV is committed to building partnerships that contribute to growing people, sustainable businesses, prosperous communities, and a water secure future. For more information, visit www.xpvwaterpartners.com. 

About Isle Utilities

Isle Utilities is a global innovation consultancy specializing in the development and commercialization of emerging technologies in the water and environmental sectors. We work across sectors from utilities and industry to finance and technology, helping clients identify, evaluate, and adopt the best technologies and management practices. We understand the challenges the environment is facing and help find and create the solutions to solve them. We believe that accelerating the adoption of innovative solutions will improve communities, environment, and safeguard public health around the world. For more information, visit www.isleutilities.com.

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