Issue 3 2019

34 Acquisition International - Issue 3 2019 “We have an ongoing dialogue with innovative water treatment technology firms, project owners and capital, which enables us to perform a unique role.” QStone Capital is an independent investment advisory boutique dedicated to the global wastewater treatment and technology markets. Following the firm’s success in the AI Global Excellence Awards 2018, we profiled the firm to discover more about how the team act as a financial lifecycle partner for companies active in these areas through their platform of advisory services. Stone Capital co-develops investment opportunities in water treatment and re-use (SDG 6) by connecting three elements. One element consists of innovative, but proven, water treatment technologies developed by small and medium-sized companies in Europe and North America. The second element consists of water-treatment and re-use needs as formulated by public and private parties based in India and the Middle East. The third element is private capital enabling innovative technology to be offered as a performance-based service, hence lowering the threshold of market acceptance of innovative technologies. Founder & Managing Partner, Jeroen M. Tielman begins by detailing the how their triangle of water treatment enables them to stand out from competitors within the industry. “Our focus on the triangle of innovative water treatment developed by SME’s, projects in India and the Middle East and institutional capital make us unique. We have an ongoing dialogue with innovative water treatment technology firms, project owners and capital, which enables us to perform a unique role.” Working behind the scenes to ensure that deadlines are met, and goals are achieved is the dedicated, passionate team of talented individuals who form the backbone of QStone Capital. When discussing the internal culture, Jeroen is delighted to highlight how the significant role the team play in the overall success of the award-winning firm. “Here at QStone Capital, our business is all about people, networks and continuous dialogues needed to connect the three parties mentioned above: innovative water treatment technology firms, projects, and capital. As such, our team is pivotal in getting this done.” Looking ahead to what the future holds, Jeroen and the rest of team at QStone Capital hope to build upon their remarkable success they have had since their inception, which includes being selected in AI’s Global Excellence Awards 2018, where they were righteously awarded the accolade Best Specialist Wastewater Investment Advisory Firm 2018 – Europe. Company: QStone Capital Website: www.qstonecapital.com Innovative Water Treatment Q Dec18515