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December 19, 2023

Europe Considers Water’s Role in Microelectronics Boom | Global Water Intelligence

Europe is scaling up regional supply chain capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing, with Germany taking the lead. Minimizing the water footprint through innovations in water reuse, MLD/ZLD and AI/ML digital solutions have become top of mind in the design and operation of new fabs in the region. Global Water Intelligence (GWI) met with Gradiant’s H+E Group to discuss the crucial role of water recycling in reducing consumption and the surging growth of semiconductor manufacturing in the region as the European Chips Act takes hold.

External Media

September 14, 2023

Microchips | BBC All Consuming

In BBC's “All Consuming” podcast on “Microchips”, Anurag Bajpayee, CEO of Gradiant, shares how we're helping semiconductor manufacturers minimize their water footprint by reducing water consumption, reclaiming valuable resources, and renewing wastewater so it can be returned to nature. Anurag’s interview starts at the 8:32 mark.

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September 7, 2023

Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Semiconductor Industry | Ultrapure Micro, GWI

Hiep Le, Chief Technology Officer of Gradiant shares his thoughts on how artificial intelligence will shape the future of the semiconductor industry. Hiep speaks about the benefits and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the form of digital twins.

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August 28, 2023

Arnaud Lamagnere, General Counsel of Gradiant | Vanguard Law

Vanguard Law interviews Gradiant’s General Counsel, Arnaud Lamagnere to gain a real-world understanding of water problems and solutions.

External Media

August 10, 2023

Thirsty Chip Facilities under Scrutiny in Water Stressed Areas | Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence

The Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence team interviews Anurag Bajpayee to discuss how water usage in the semiconductor sector has been put under the spotlight as climate change marches on. Technology enables chipmakers to recycle, reuse and conserve upwards of 99% of their water.

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May 31, 2023

Gradiant's President Govind Alagappan Featured on Startup Central | ET Now

Gradiant, the first water tech startup to achieve unicorn status, has raised $225M in Series D funding. President Govind Alagappan speaks with the host Avanne Dubbash on ET Now’s Startup Central TV show about the global expansion, patented innovations in wastewater reuse, and partnerships with top-tier clients like Pfizer and Rio Tinto. Gradiant’s mission: giving nature water back while driving industrial sustainability and resource recovery worldwide.

External Media

May 17, 2023

Startup Gradiant Reaches Billion-Dollar Valuation Cleaning Up Wastewater For TSMC, Coca-Cola And Pfizer | Forbes

CEO Anurag Bajpayee meets with Forbes to discuss Gradiant’s business expansion, their $1 Billion valuation, and how the lack of industrial wastewater treatment affects all of society.

External Media

May 17, 2023

Rising Tide for $1 Billion Water Startup | Financial Times

Financial Times’ Moral Money meets with Gradiant’s CEO Anurag Bajpayee to discuss the importance of financing climate change technology, stating now is the time to invest in clean water.