Making the smarter

use of water possible.

We create solutions for saving water and energy, without compromising on quality or comfort.

Backed by prominent partners such as Amazon Alexa Fund and the European Investment Bank.

Vision

We’re about securing water for generations to come.

Mission

We’re here to make a difference. As leaders of change, we start in our homes by making each water appliance smarter and more efficient.

Leading today's change

for tomorrow's water

Board

Mehrdad MahdjoubiIndustrial Designer and former guest lecturer at Stanford. Experience from NASA’s Johnson Space Center.Since 2012
Peter CarlssonFormer CPO and VP Supply Chain of Tesla. Founder and CEO of Northvolt.Since 2015
Björn LindbergFormer CCO of iZettle and former COO of Tradedoubler.Since 2019
Niklas ZennströmFounder and former CEO of Skype. Founder and Managing Partner of Atomico.Since 2012
Mårten ÖbrinkFounder and former CEO of Precise Biometrics and founder of Acconeer.Since 2014

Advisors

Larry ToupsNASA Emeritus, led the Exploration Mission Systems Office and Future Habitat division.Since 2012
Claus-Christian EckhardtIndustrial Design Professor at Lund University. Previously at LG, Nokia, Omega, Siemens, Suunto, Whirlpool and others.Since 2012
Roberto MontiFormer board member at Inter IKEA. Former CEO of IKEA Europe.Since 2018
André BorouchakiFormer CTO of Danfoss and SVP Innovation of Schneider Electric.Since 2018
Steven BerkenfeldFormer MD at Barclay’s and former Chair of Sierra Club Foundation.Since 2020

Investors

Amazon Alexa Fund
Stena AB
European Investment Bank
Swedish Energy Agency
Investment AB Öresund
Polar Structure AB
Formica Ventures
Sandberg Development
and multiple family offices

Our journey

2012

Orbital is founded, and subsequently joins start up incubator Minc in Malmö. 
Mehrdad receives the Green Mentorship Award from Skype founder Niklas Zennström.

2013

The first Orbital Shower prototype gets installed. Orbital receives research funding from state and university.

2014

Pre-seed round raised. SKAPA Award received for Sweden’s leading invention. 70 prototypes are manufactured and installed.

2015

First seed round raised. Peter Carlsson (formerly of Tesla, now Northvolt) becomes a co-owner and board member. Edison Award received for one of the world's leading inventions.

2016

Pre-production units installed across 18 countries and five continents. WWF Climate Solver Award received for significant climate impact potential.

2017

Second seed round raised. Team expands to 50 people. Emirates Energy Award received.

2018

Development start of the industrialized version of Orbital Shower. German Design Award received for “Excellent product design bath and wellness."

2019

The European Investment Bank invests 15 million EUR to support Orbital's operations. By this time, Orbital has built a patent portfolio of over 100 patents.

2020

Series A round raised. Official launch of the world’s first circular shower, the Orbital Shower.

2021

Plus 1000 units are shipped to established partners such as Treehotel and Guldsmeden Hotels.

2022

Series B round raised. Amazon’s Alexa Fund invests in Orbital. Official launch of world’s first circular tap, the Orbital Tap.

2023

Orbital is showcased at the Amazon CES Experience Exhibition.