Sciens is a Leading Investor in the U.S. Water Sector
Building on Sciens Capital Management's long history of alternative investing, Sciens Water applies proprietary research, deep industry engagement, and an integrated ecosystem to invest in water infrastructure and water-related companies.
After 30 Years of Investing in Complex, Undercapitalized Markets, Water Is Our Focus
Since 1994, the firm has focused on asset-intensive esoteric sectors requiring a strategic view and long-term capital.
Sciens identified the U.S. water sector as a critical and underinvested market and established Sciens Water in 2018 to focus exclusively on U.S. water infrastructure and water-related operating companies.
Three decades of building expertise
Sciens Founded
Sciens Capital Management, begins a three-decade journey in alternative asset management.
& Special Situations
Real Assets Strategy
Sciens pivots to a real assets-only investment strategy, building deep expertise across tangible asset classes.
Water Research
Sciens begins dedicated research into the U.S. water sector.
Sciens Water Opportunities Fund
Sciens Water Opportunities Fund (SWOF) is established with a water sector-only strategy.
Market Leader
Largest asset manager dedicated solely to the U.S. water sector. SWOF Fund II launching.
Fund IIOne Integrated Platform
Sciens invests across the full water value chain, from essential infrastructure assets with stable, contract-backed cash flows to water-focused operating companies where technology adoption and transformational plans can establish long-term market leaders. Both strategies share a common foundation: proprietary research, deep sector engagement, and a disciplined strategic view.
Deep Industry Engagement
Sciens' long-standing relationships with operators, executives, regulators, academics, and technical experts support proprietary insights and deal sourcing, informed diligence, and effective governance across all investments.
Proprietary Research
Sciens' investment activity is grounded in proprietary research into water sub-sectors, industry structures, value chains, demand drivers, and core strategic competencies, enabling informed capital allocation and disciplined underwriting.
Active Ownership
Whether investing in assets or companies, Sciens applies active oversight, strong governance frameworks, and long-term alignment.
Impact Is Inherent to What We Invest In
Sciens is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and seeks to align its portfolio with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Investing in water benefits the environment, health, society and the local economy.