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East Africa’s impact investment leader, DOB Equity has announced an investment in Spouts International, a company transforming access to clean water with its locally manufactured ceramic water filters, branded as Purifaaya.
Purifaaya filters provide a safe, affordable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional water purification methods. Using advanced ceramic filtration technology, the filters eliminate the need for boiling water, reducing environmental harm caused by deforestation, indoor air pollution and carbon emissions.
Since its inception, Spouts has distributed approximately 300,000 filters, benefiting close to two million people and eliminating over 1.5 million tons of carbon emissions. The filters are made from locally sourced materials, ensuring accessibility and cost-effectiveness for underserved communities while simultaneously generating high-quality carbon credits.
This investment aligns with DOB Equity’s renewed strategy focused on sustainable water solutions, as well as energy and sanitation services across East Africa. With less than 25% of the region’s population having access to safe drinking water, the partnership between DOB Equity and Spouts aims to address this urgent challenge by scaling Spouts’ manufacturing capacity, strengthening distribution networks and expanding its reach.
“Spouts marks our first investment under DOB Equity’s new strategy, falling specifically under our “Water” Pillar. Spouts fully aligns with our mission to support scalable, local innovations that have a clear social impact on the underserved and supports these communities to better adapt to the negative impacts of climate change. We are glad to have found a company in the water sector that not only achieves significant impact by providing clean drinking water but also demonstrates financial viability through its innovative business model. With less than 25% of East Africa’s population having access to reliable, safe drinking water, the need for solutions like Purifaaya filters is urgent. By addressing both health and environmental issues, Spouts is driving transformative change in the region and setting a benchmark for sustainable impact.” Karen Serem Waithaka, CEO, DOB.
“Our team is excited to work together with DOB Equity in Spouts’ next phase of growth and impact. DOB and Spouts’ missions were aligned since the early stages, and we are looking forward to providing millions of additional families with long-term access to safe drinking water, together.” Daniel Yin, CEO, Spouts.
DOB Equity is a Kenya-based impact investment fund dedicated to empowering transformative businesses across East Africa. With a renewed focus on sustainable food systems, energy, and water and sanitation services, DOB Equity supports innovative enterprises that deliver measurable social, environmental, and economic impact.
Currently, the fund’s diverse portfolio includes 25 high-impact companies driving sustainable growth and resilience in the region. Beyond providing financing options such as equity and equity-like instruments, DOB Equity offers access to networks, governance, and strategic guidance, enabling local entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and maximise their impact.