The partnership and $100 million investment positions Aiper to scale operations and solidify its role as a leading player in smart pool cleaning technology by uniting complementary strengths to deliver enhanced solutions to a broader customer base
BARCELONA, Spain, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiper, a global leading player in cordless robotic pool cleaning, announces an agreement for a new financing round totaling $100 million. Led by Fluidra, a prominent force in the global pool industry, this round marks the beginning of a strategic alliance between the two companies.
As part of this collaboration, Aiper and Fluidra will combine their complementary strengths to grow the largely unpenetrated pool cleaning market, accelerate innovation, reach more customers, and confirm Aiper as a leading player in the industry.
Partnering with a leader in the Professional Pool Channel
With over 50 years of experience, Fluidra is a global leader in pool equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector. Its portfolio of trusted brands, such as AstralPool, Zodiac, Jandy, and Polaris, are well-established across Europe, North America, Latin America and APAC, serving both residential and commercial pool segments.
An opportunity for growth, this strategic collaboration enables Aiper to broaden its consumer base – helping to achieve a full omnichannel presence – and receive support for its European distribution network, patented technologies, and extensive industry resources. Through this partnership, Fluidra will also be in a position to expand its product range within the professional channel.
As a leading brand in online direct-to-consumer channels, Aiper is now available in over 7,000 stores through key retailers across Europe and North America. Support from this partnership with Fluidra will help drive the company's global expansion.
Redefining the Robotic Pool Cleaning Ecosystem
The robotic pool cleaner market is entering a new era. Aiper, leveraging proprietary cordless technology, AI-driven capabilities, and intelligent water quality management, has continued to demonstrate strong operational excellence – thus solidifying the company as a leading force in the industry. The partnership between Aiper and Fluidra will redefine the global robotic pool cleaner market ushering in a more dynamic, competitive landscape. By combining cutting-edge technology, complementary distribution networks, and operational efficiency, this alliance will transform the industry's ecosystem, accelerating a transition to a market that is scalable, brand and innovation-driven, and globally unified to reach ever more consumers and ultimately shape the future of the industry.
Pioneering the Future of the Smart Yard Globally
Looking ahead, Aiper is setting its sights on the broader smart yard ecosystem. With this funding and partnership in place, the company is well-positioned to pioneer a new generation of product solutions that redefine modern pool and yard care.
"This is an exciting moment for Aiper," said Richard Wang, Aiper Founder and CEO. "Joining forces with Fluidra, a global industry leader, gives us an incredible opportunity to accelerate our innovation and growth. We share a passion for pushing the boundaries of intelligent pool cleaning and, together, we're poised to redefine what's possible. With Fluidra's global reach and capabilities, we're more confident than ever in our ability to deliver smarter, more efficient pool cleaning and yard solutions. Currently, we're focused on deepening our presence in Europe and North America while actively expanding into emerging markets across the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Our goal is to build a truly global smart yard ecosystem."
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Aiper Secures Strategic Investment from Fluidra to Accelerate Global Growth in the Pool Industry
YICHANG, China, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The theme for the 56th Earth Day in 2025 is "OUR POWER, OUR PLANET," inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. ANGEL YEAST(DEHONG) CO., LTD (SH 600298) has echoed the Earth Day initiative by delivering a green response.
On April 2, Angel Yeast Dehong was officially designated as a Class I three-star "Zero-Carbon Factory" by the China Quality Certification Center. This milestone signifies Angel Yeast's first zero-carbon factory, marking a significant step in the company's dedication to green and low-carbon practices and promoting sustainable development.
Zero-Carbon Factory: Advancing from Emission Control to Net Zero
A "Zero-Carbon Factory" is an advanced green facility that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions through energy-saving technologies, renewable energy use, and negative carbon practices. Any remaining emissions are offset through carbon neutralization projects, aiming to "reduce as much as possible."
DEHONG's attainment of the "Class I three-star" certification focuses on Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect energy emissions), necessitating a self-reduction and offset ratio of over 50% for residual emissions. Through the integration of strategies such as photovoltaic power generation, biomass energy substitution, and carbon footprint monitoring, DEHONG has established a comprehensive carbon reduction framework that encompasses the entire production cycle, setting a benchmark for the green evolution of the Angel Yeast Group. DEHONG's recent certification further advances the group's sustainable development strategy to new heights.
Wu Xiaofeng, Assistant to the General Manager and Department Head of Production Management at Angel Yeast, highlighted, "Energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and green production are core pillars of our growth strategy. Through innovation, we've established a comprehensive carbon reduction framework that includes product design, greenhouse gas reduction, and carbon offset measures. We are also actively greening our production processes with advanced energy-saving equipment and eco-friendly technologies to minimize emissions throughout our operations."
Clean Energy Revolution: From Green Electricity to Biomass Substitution
In 2024, Angel Yeast's carbon reduction initiatives focused on transforming its energy structure by promoting clean energy adoption, achieving transformative breakthroughs. This year, Angel Yeast reduced carbon emissions by 210,500 tons through these efforts, including the use of 129,673 megawatt-hours of green electricity, which alone contributed to a 72,200-ton reduction in carbon emissions.
Angel Yeast also advanced the installation of photovoltaic power facilities and the adoption of biomass substitution for coal. The company generated 176.7 megawatt-hours of electricity from photovoltaic sources and purchased 122,800 tons of biomass steam, indirectly reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 37,500 tons in 2024. Angel pioneered biomass substitution projects in various regions, using 33,600 tons of biomass fuels in 2024, leading to a carbon emission reduction of 40,900 tons. Subsidiaries implemented biogas recovery and utilization technologies, converting biogas into steam for production processes. In 2024, 28.26 million cubic meters of biogas were recovered, replacing coal steam and reducing carbon emissions by 59,900 tons.
The subsidiaries within the group are actively pursuing equipment energy-saving technology upgrades and conducting carbon reduction assessments. In 2024, the completion of energy-saving technology transformation projects across the company resulted in significant annual savings. These projects led to reduced electricity consumption by 2,309.16 megawatt-hours, water savings of 29,000 tons, and steam savings of 40,000 tons, ultimately reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 13,500 tons.
Angel Yeast invites global partners to join the clean energy transition and drive environmental innovation. Moving forward, the company will focus on building "zero-carbon factories," advancing green technology, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing emissions.
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Celebrate Earth Day with Angel Yeast: Leading the Green Production Revolution with a Zero-Carbon Factory
