Bidra Why water? Bidra’s interest in water stems from a systems- level understanding that water is not just a resource – it’s the backbone of sustainable agriculture, industrial resilience and climate adaptation. With OCP Group’s operations deeply embedded in Morocco, a region facing acute water stress, Bidra recognized that investing in water innovation was both a strategic imperative and a moral responsibility. The launch of OCP Green Water, backed by a $620 million investment in desalination infrastructure, further reinforced the urgency of supporting scalable water technologies that can serve both local and global needs.Founded in 2022, Bidra manages a $250 million global investment mandate aligned with the long-term strategic priorities of its sole limited partner, the OCP Group. It is part of OCP’s broader innovation ecosystem, anchored by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), and backs founders reinventing agriculture, industrials and mining. Yassine Cherkaoui Chief Executive Officer, Bidra Don’t be afraid to look beyond what you might think of as the water sector; adjacent fields like mining, biotech and AI offer innovations that can be transferred to accelerate progress. Water in Bidra’s portfolio Water is a foundational vertical in Bidra’s portfolio, intersecting with agriculture, mining and energy. Investments such as Aclarity (PFAS destruction), Tidal Metals (magnesium extraction from seawater) and its LP role in Burnt Island Ventures (a water- focused VC) reflect Bidra’s approach to circularity, resource recovery and industrial decarbonization. These ventures embody Bidra’s core values: –Sustainability: reducing environmental footprints across sectors –Scalability: backing technologies with global deployment potential –Systems thinking: viewing water as a nexus for climate, health and economic development Advice for first-time investors If you are investing in water, our advice is to co-invest with ecosystem players such as corporates, universities and public agencies to help you navigate the sector’s complexity. Focus on modular solutions – technologies that are adaptable and can be customized across different geographies. Be patient and stay curious, as adoption of water solutions is rarely linear but often leads to exponential impact. Investing in Water: Aligning Investment Strategies with Water Innovation 22

Investing in Water Aligning Investment Strategies with Water Innovation 2025