EIT Digital

EIT Digital is a prominent European open innovation organization headquartered in Brussels, dedicated to fostering digital technology innovation and entrepreneurial talent to enhance economic growth and quality of life across Europe. Established in 2010, EIT Digital collaborates with over 130 partners, including corporations, SMEs, startups, universities, and research institutes, to accelerate the market adoption of research-based digital technologies. The organization operates co-location centers in major European cities, promoting collaboration among students, researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Additionally, the EIT Digital Accelerator supports European digital technology ventures in scaling their businesses by providing tailored assistance focused on customer acquisition and capital raising. With a network of experienced business developers and technology financing specialists, the Accelerator has successfully aided numerous scaleups in accessing new markets and securing substantial investments. EIT Digital plays a vital role in driving the digitalization of society, promoting innovation across various sectors, including digital technologies, cities, industry, wellbeing, and finance.

Udo Bub

Node Director, Germany

Past deals in Smart Cities

DCbrain

Venture Round in 2022
DCbrain offers a solution designed to assist teams managing data centers in optimizing their operations. By utilizing graph models and machine learning, the company provides a comprehensive view of the systems within data centers, showcasing a dynamic map of various flows, including energy and chilled water. Additionally, DCbrain features expert dashboards that facilitate the exploitation and maintenance of complex industrial networks, encompassing sectors such as gas, water, electricity, and logistics. This approach aims to improve efficiency and streamline processes for data center operations.

TNet

Series A in 2020
T.net has developed advanced industrial solutions for Smart Cities and Smart road having developed an advanced Middleware to make the IoT challenges cooperative.

Hotspoter

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hotspoter is Location Intelligence platform which helps any business to determine the best spot to deliver their product or service to end customers. Our platform is able to distinguish what are the most frequently visited places and which ones are responding to specific business needs. Being a modular platform, hotspoter has dedicated modules for every business sector: Financial, Marketing, Retail and Real Estate. Depending on a module, we tailor our result by combining specific business data with related data from internet and social networks. This way, every analysis is accurate, tailored and unique for every client, area and business sector.

SAT4M2M

Seed Round in 2017
Sat4m2m develops a forefront IoT platform at the convergence of Space IoT and LPWA devices for disruptive and interoperable services for Industrial IoT. SAT4M2M's satellite communication network enables a worldwide IoT monitoring of fixed and moving assets in many verticals including transportation (like railways with secure, low-power sensors), energy, agriculture, infrastructure and industry 4.0. SAT4M2M's vision is to provide the preferred global backbone for all machine-2-machine communications.

ISCLEANAIR

Seed Round in 2017
Is Clean Air they work for the improvement of air quality in everyone’s living spheres. It is an agile company that has developed a modular solution that reduces effectively a wide range of air pollutants and provides the highest level of environmental protection in industrial and urban spaces. They plan and offer APA (Air Pollution Abatement) to the market, the innovative technological solution working for the abatement of air pollutants in industrial, productive and urban fields. APA is a technological solution unique in its genre, because it can intervene at the polluting source and work without generating any special waste.

ISCLEANAIR

Seed Round in 2017
Is Clean Air they work for the improvement of air quality in everyone’s living spheres. It is an agile company that has developed a modular solution that reduces effectively a wide range of air pollutants and provides the highest level of environmental protection in industrial and urban spaces. They plan and offer APA (Air Pollution Abatement) to the market, the innovative technological solution working for the abatement of air pollutants in industrial, productive and urban fields. APA is a technological solution unique in its genre, because it can intervene at the polluting source and work without generating any special waste.

Milanamos

Seed Round in 2016
Milanamos SAS, founded in 2013 and based in Valbonne, France, specializes in travel intelligence software through its PlanetOptim platform. This multi-modal planning tool leverages big data and data science to assist airlines, airport operators, railway companies, and other transportation entities in developing data-driven travel strategies and identifying new route opportunities. With a focus on delivering actionable insights and a user-friendly KPI dashboard, Milanamos enables clients to benchmark their performance and enhance profitability. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to network planning and has gained notable acclaim, including a position among the top 110 companies in the World Innovation Challenge for its vision of the transportation landscape in 2030.

Sensefinity

Venture Round in 2016
Sensefinity is working as social machines,which provides Internet of Things for the Masses. Sensefinity offers a simple way for Small and Medium enterprises to benefit from the information acquired by their assets. Compatible sensors are already pre-integrated into the platform. This means that by turning the sensors on the data will start to flow to the platform. Data becomes immediately insights.

Watt-IS

Seed Round in 2016
Watt-IS is a data analytics startup focused on enhancing energy efficiency for households and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company specializes in developing intelligent, self-learning data analytics tools that translate smart metering data into actionable insights. By analyzing this data, Watt-IS aims to improve customer experience and satisfaction while reducing churn rates for energy providers. Their services include finer customer segmentation and the evaluation of Demand Side Flexibility potential, allowing energy utilities and Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to tailor specific value-added services. This innovative approach not only fosters new revenue streams for these companies but also contributes to a more efficient energy ecosystem.

Cohaerentia

Seed Round in 2016
Cohaerentia has developed an innovative diagnostic system that allows real-time monitoring of plants, machineries or civil infrastructures to improve the quality and efficiency of production processes in manufacturing industries and security in the civil sector.

Neue

Seed Round in 2015
Neue Labs is an open innovation organization focused on advancing digital technology and fostering entrepreneurial talent to stimulate economic growth and enhance quality of life. The company is transforming the development and market introduction of connected products by creating a new ecosystem that emphasizes faster, more cost-effective, and agile prototyping, development, and manufacturing of customized smart solutions. Additionally, Neue Labs specializes in sensor-based tool kits that enable the design and development of IoT applications specifically for the fashion industry. These tool kits facilitate the integration of 3D motion data monitoring devices, allowing brands and fashion houses to connect clothing, wearables, and accessories to the internet.

Karos

Seed Round in 2015
Karos SAS develops a ridesharing mobile application using machine learning, big data, and mobile/geo location technologies. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Paris, France.

Sicoya

Series A in 2015
Sicoya GmbH, founded in January 2015 as a spin-off from TU Berlin, specializes in the design, packaging, and sale of application-specific photonic integrated circuits (ASPICs). These ASPICs are available as bare dies or packaged chips, catering primarily to the data center interconnect market. Since its entry into this sector in 2017, Sicoya has developed a 100G transceiver chip that integrates both electronics and optics on a single chip. The company's continuous research and development in silicon photonics, which dates back to 2007, has positioned it to receive initial purchase orders for qualification units and prepare customer samples for major data center players. Sicoya aims to advance high-speed silicon photonics interconnects to facilitate the next generation of internet services. The company is based in Berlin, Germany, and boasts a team of five founders along with a rapidly growing group of experienced professionals.

has.to.be

Seed Round in 2015
The company, with headquarters in Radstadt (Salzburg), Munich and Vienna, is the market leader in the area of white label operation of smart solutions in the overall electromobility environment. The products and services of has·to·be offer everything that companies need for success in electric mobility: from the carefree operation of e-charging stations to the management of worldwide mobility offers. The product be.ENERGISED – the intelligent software developed by has·to·be for the management of electrical charging infrastructures – is used successfully by more than 14,000 charging stations worldwide. Since our founding in 2013, we have dedicated ourselves to the topic of eMobility. Our product be.ENERGISED is the software that performs virtually all of the tasks required to manage charging stations. With this and our comprehensive eMobility services for ongoing operations, we see ourselves as a complete solution provider for anyone who wants to go into Electromobility – regardless of size. As someone who can see the bigger picture and has the right nose for the developments of tomorrow, the has-to-be team operates internationally from three locations – Radstadt, Vienna and Munich. Our successes to date are an incentive to pursue our ambitious goals, so that this start-up company from the Inner Mountains of SalzburgerLand, becomes the leading service provider for transactions in the energy industry and in the eMobility sector. - More than 65 employees in Germany and Austria - International customers in 27 countries - More than 500 customers and projects - Market leader in Switzerland with 80% market share - More than 3,500 charging operations recorded daily with be.ENERGISED - More than 14,500 managed charging points with be.ENERGISED - More than 1,000,000 managed eMobililty charging cards with be.ENERGISED - Access to more than 38,000 roaming charging points in Europe - More than 640 worldwide compatible charging station types are available with be.ENERGISED

Connode

Seed Round in 2015
Connode AB is the leading supplier in Europe of industrial wireless communication products for the Internet of Things.The Internet of Things is happening right NOW across industrial and consumer business verticals and will play a disruptive role in virtually all types of businesses, including Energy, Smart Metering, Smart Cities Manufacturing and Healthcare. Connode’s business idea is to deliver the most cost-efficient and reliable last-mile / Neighbourhood Area Networks communication products for large-scale, industry quality IoT applications.

CyberLightning

Venture Round in 2015
CyberLightning is a company focused on developing innovative solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) within the context of Smart Cities. The company is currently working on integrating real and virtual worlds to enhance the European Union’s service portfolio and enable the control of IoT networks through mobile devices. Their platform utilizes open source and open standards technology, allowing for effective manipulation of big data through auto-generated 3D models, thereby avoiding vendor lock-in. One of their key offerings, the CyberVille™ solution, targets the energy sector, providing system integrators, utilities, and solution providers with features that enhance operations in logistics, power plants, smart grids, and home area applications. Additionally, CyberLightning's technology is adaptable and can be applied across various IoT and big data sectors, including traffic, infrastructure, and health.

Sensewaves

Seed Round in 2015
Sensewaves S.A.S. is a company based in Paris, France, that specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) sensor analytics platforms focused on energy data. Established in 2015, Sensewaves offers Adaptix, a solution that analyzes data from consumer-level smart meters, enabling grid operators to gain comprehensive visibility into energy flows and distribution stresses. Additionally, the company provides Adaptix.GRID, a platform designed for the dynamic optimization of electricity grids. Sensewaves serves a diverse clientele, including energy generation, transmission, and distribution companies, utility firms, industrial enterprises, and building management organizations. The company aims to leverage real-time energy analytics and predictive analytics powered by artificial intelligence and adaptive machine learning to promote sustainable, safe, and carbon-free energy and industrial practices.

ICE Gateway GmbH

Venture Round in 2015
ICE Gateway GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of LED systems, sensors, and cloud-based services tailored for lighting applications. The company focuses on optimizing outdoor lighting through its wireless infrastructure, which enhances the functionality of smart cities by offering services for both pedestrians and connected devices. Its cloud-based platform allows for the remote control and maintenance of lighting systems, providing capabilities such as environmental data measurement, object counting, and traffic flow analysis. Additionally, ICE Gateway offers consulting services and develops both hardware and software for its wireless outdoor infrastructure. The company's solutions encompass various sectors, including traffic, marketing, security, logistics, parking, and tourism, alongside providing LED retrofits and advanced data analytics. Founded in 2013, ICE Gateway GmbH integrates efficient LED lamps with proprietary communication technology to support a broad range of applications.

Easy Smart Grid

Seed Round in 2015
Easy Smart Grid specializes in smart grid technology aimed at facilitating the transition to renewable energy. The company has developed a unique price communication technology, protected by a European patent and pending patents in the United States, which enables the transformation of island grids, microgrids, and grid cells into real-time trading platforms for energy and flexibility. This innovative technology allows for the design, manufacture, and use of advanced controllers and meters, providing a more efficient, cost-effective, and cyber secure solution compared to existing alternatives. By integrating low-cost virtual storage from demand-side flexibility, Easy Smart Grid reduces overall system costs and simplifies coordination, ultimately increasing the share of renewable energy and lowering electricity prices for users.

Ebee Smart Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
Ebee Smart Technologies GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in public and semi-public spaces. Founded by experts in automotive electronics, including CEO Dr. Henning Heppner and CTO Robert Weyrauch, the company aims to provide cost-effective and easily accessible charging solutions that seamlessly integrate into urban environments. Their innovative charging points are designed to be installed on existing city infrastructure, such as street lights, thereby minimizing visual impact while addressing the need for public charging options, especially in areas where private charging is not feasible. The core of their charging stations is the ebee charge controller, which not only facilitates electric vehicle charging but also supports smart grid and smart city functionalities, ensuring future compatibility with emerging standards.

LocaliData

Seed Round in 2014
LocaliData is a start-up focused on providing information technology services centered around open data. The company operates a data and process management platform designed to support open data projects. This platform enables the collection of data from diverse sources, including internal databases, websites, and social media. LocaliData assists clients in defining their data management and publication strategies while addressing organizational, legal, and technical considerations. By automating the data normalization and publication processes, the company helps reduce manual editing time and enhances data analysis capabilities. Comprising a multidisciplinary team with expertise in technology development, customer management, and research, LocaliData collaborates with various research and technology centers globally to drive innovation in the open data space.

Kiunsys

Seed Round in 2014
Kiunsys SRL specializes in smart city mobility management solutions, catering to various municipalities including Naples, Pisa, and Florence. Founded in 2011 and based in Campochiaro, Italy, the company provides a range of services aimed at enhancing urban mobility and parking management. Its INES Cloud platform facilitates mobility management through data analysis and reporting, while INES Info&Sales offers a self-service tool for users to locate available parking spaces and manage payments for parking and congestion fees via mobile devices. Additionally, Kiunsys offers INES Conductor, which validates vehicle payment statuses in real-time, and INES InSight sensors that optimize congestion fee systems and collect parking statistics. Kiunsys has established itself as a significant player in the smart city sector, emphasizing innovation and effective solutions for the specific needs of mobility and parking authorities. As of February 2019, Kiunsys operates as a subsidiary of Municipia SpA.

CVTrust

Seed Round in 2014
The Smart Certificate platform was designed and developed by an international team of seasoned entrepreneurs from the technology and business worlds. This 2.0 platform gives institutions the tools to securely create, manage and deliver credentials and related documents (e.g. transcripts, badges, letters of attestation, etc.). Certificates become a marketing tool for the institutions while alumni benefit from having secure digital versions of their credentials that they can share with recruiters via social networks and other channels. Smart Certificate revolutionizes the communication channels, efficiency and transparency in the education sector and job market.

Stimergy

Seed Round in 2014
Stimergy, based in Grenoble, France, operates eco-friendly data centers that enhance energy efficiency by recycling heat generated from computer servers. Founded in 2013, the company installs mini-data centers in secure areas of residential buildings, utilizing a digital boiler to convert waste heat into hot water for these buildings. This innovative approach integrates data centers into the smart city ecosystem, creating a resilient computing grid interconnected by optical fiber. Additionally, Stimergy offers project development services tailored for animation studios, helping to determine the necessary server allocation, computing power, storage speed, and connection speed for specific projects. The company's efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and efficiency in data management.

KINEXON

Seed Round in 2014
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a global major trend. It promises a future in which people and processes communicate and interact with each other fully automatically, almost as if controlled by magic. But to achieve this, we need to know the exact location and status of all relevant ​“things.” We need to connect these things. And this requires a real-time intelligence that lets everything communicate as quickly and intelligently as possible. That’s exactly what we at KINEXON do. For this purpose we offer real-time location solutions and and open edge computing platforms.

KONUX

Seed Round in 2014
KONUX GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, develops Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that integrate smart sensor systems with artificial intelligence analytics. The company specializes in enhancing railway operations, offering a range of services including switch monitoring, asset monitoring, rolling stock monitoring, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance. KONUX's solutions enable real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions and improve operational efficiency, capacity, and reliability in railway and industrial applications. The company has attracted significant investment, raising over $50 million and expanding its presence across Europe and Asia. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the world's most innovative start-ups, KONUX is committed to transforming railway mobility for a sustainable future.

Oledcomm

Seed Round in 2014
Oledcomm S.A.S. is a company based in Paris, France, that specializes in the design and manufacture of Li-Fi (light fidelity) network interface devices, which facilitate high-speed wireless data communication. Established in 2005, Oledcomm offers a range of products including Li-Fi routers, hubs, switches, and accessories tailored for various applications such as indoor location services, Internet of Things connectivity, and communication in sectors like telecom, datacom, personal electronics, and industrial markets. Their product lineup includes the GEOLiFi LED router and LiFiNET routers, along with development kits and the LiFiCLOUD platform. Oledcomm's solutions cater to diverse environments including museums, retail spaces, hospitals, offices, and smart cities, emphasizing environmentally friendly wireless communication.

Casambi

Seed Round in 2014
Casambi, founded in 2011 by Timo Pakkala and Jani Lehtimäki, specializes in wireless lighting control systems that leverage Bluetooth Low Energy technology. The company aims to transform how individuals and businesses manage lighting in their environments. Its solutions can be integrated into various lighting installations, ranging from individual fixtures to large-scale industrial applications. Casambi's offerings include cloud-based remote control, monitoring, and data logging, providing designers and manufacturers with a comprehensive end-to-end wireless lighting system. The founders' extensive experience in innovative software development, particularly from their time at Nokia and other startups, underpins Casambi's mission to enhance the interaction between technology and everyday objects.

PlugSurfing

Seed Round in 2013
PlugSurfing GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, offers a smartphone application designed to assist electric vehicle (EV) drivers in locating charging stations and facilitating payments for charging services across Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, and other European locations. The app addresses the challenge of navigating multiple closed networks, allowing users to rely on a single platform instead of managing numerous RFID cards. By leveraging mobile technology, PlugSurfing simplifies the charging experience for EV drivers, enhancing accessibility and convenience in the growing market for electric mobility. The company has been operating as a subsidiary of Fortum Charge & Drive since 2018.

Task 36

Seed Round in 2013
Task 36 mission is to build the smartest planning assistant to completely relieve you from the effort required for planning, organizing.

Green Communications

Seed Round in 2013
Green Communications is the result of ten years of academic research in the field of quality of service mesh networks. Its highly innovative technology offers a cost-effective solution to wireless coverage needs crowded public places: city centers, stadiums, conference centers .

U-Hopper

Seed Round in 2012
U-Hopper (www.u-hopper.com) is a high-tech start-up company founded in late 2010 as a spin-off of the CREATE-NET research center and providing solutions and technologies for the emerging fields of big data analytics, mobile data intelligence and personalized services. U-Hopper has a strong focus on the combination of mobile computing technologies and big data analytics, with the aim of delivering personalized, situation-aware contents and services to end users. U-Hopper brings together a strong background in the design of innovative ICT solutions with the ability of developing reliable, high-quality products and tools.

Smart Signs

Seed Round in 2012
Smart Signs Solutions is a young and innovative international organisation with an excellent track record. Their team comprises technical innovators with a clear focus on the human factor. This means that They use innovative technology to develop user-friendly, practical applications. Their focus is on personalised, dynamic information systems within buildings. Intended as both a management tool for building managers and a service to users. Their aim: to contribute to a more efficient use of working space and a friendlier environment for users.
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