Overview of Business

Soldevco (Pty) Ltd is a pioneering, 100% youth women-owned enterprise based in Cape Town, South Africa, specialising in sustainable water treatment technologies. Founded in 2021, the company leverages its management's 45 years of combined expertise in civil engineering and water quality management to deliver innovative solutions across agriculture, aquaculture, hydroponics, and wastewater treatment sectors.​

Core Innovations

  • Ultra-Oxygen™ Technology: Soldevco's patented micro- and ultrafine bubble generators enhance dissolved oxygen levels by up to 450%, significantly improving water quality while reducing energy consumption and chemical usage.​
  • UO2-Drylet Biocatalyst: This biocatalyst accelerates bioremediation processes, effectively breaking down contaminants in both aerated and anaerobic environments.​
  • UO2-Quantum Disinfection™: Utilising silver-based germicidal ceramics, this technology provides rapid and effective water disinfection without the need for contact time .​
  • Smart Farmer & Aqua-Smart IoT Systems: These Internet of Things (IoT) solutions offer real-time monitoring and control of water parameters, optimizing resource use and enhancing productivity in various applications.

Global Reach & Impact

Soldevco's technologies are deployed across South Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean water, sustainable agriculture, and climate action. The company's growth is driven by a combination of sales, strategic partnerships, and government grants, ensuring scalability and sustainability.​

Leadership

  • Alisia Rautenbach: Founder and Director, Alisia brings over 12 years of civil engineering experience and a visionary approach to sustainable water management.​
  • Heindré Keith Rademan: As CEO and Inventor, Heindré has over 30 years of experience in civil engineering, leading the development of Soldevco's innovative technologies.​
Stage of Business
Scale-up
Industries Served
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
Agribusiness and Agbio
HardTech
HighTech
Nanotech
Fishing and aquaculture
Freshwater aquaculture
Marine aquaculture
​Manufacturing
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c
Manufacture of agricultural and forestry machinery
Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
Other manufacturing
Autonomous System
Biotech
HardTech
HighTech
Nanotech
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
Consulting engineering activities
Other architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
Business Method/Process Innovation
Specialized design activities
Scientific research and development
Biotech
HardTech
HighTech
Nanotech
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Country / HQ
South Africa
Funding required
Government funding
Grant
Loan
Seed funding