High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.
Alteva develops battery cells for the decarbonisation of the global transport sector, and focus on high-energy density battery cells with high safety profiles specifically designed for the aviation and heavy-duty transport sectors.
Autarkize
Seed Round in 2024
Autarkize specializes in a patented pyrolysis system technology that enables the decentralized extraction of high-quality gas from residual biomasses, including methane and hydrogen. This innovative approach allows for the carbonization of various types of biomass, significantly increasing energy density compared to traditional carbonization methods. The process also produces biochar, which enhances soil quality and contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By offering solutions that promote energy self-sufficiency and support industrial decarbonization efforts, Autarkize positions itself as a key player in the transition towards more sustainable energy practices.
Aerleum
Seed Round in 2024
Aerleum specializes in developing innovative environmental technology that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company has created a system that captures and converts carbon dioxide into clean fuels and chemical products, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil-based materials. This technology supports the establishment of a circular economy by enabling businesses to implement large-scale solutions that are both economically viable and impactful in the fight against global warming. Through its efforts, Aerleum aims to facilitate a significant transformation in how industries manage their carbon footprint while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Caeli Wind
Series A in 2024
Caeli Wind operates a digital marketplace focused on identifying locations with high wind potential for landowners, facilitating the development of wind energy projects. The company provides a cloud-based platform that supports professional analysis and marketing of wind projects, ensuring that all relevant criteria, such as regional planning, grid connectivity, and economic viability, are thoroughly assessed. By connecting project developers with landowners, Caeli Wind aims to enhance the efficiency and speed of wind turbine expansion, ultimately contributing to the growth of the wind energy sector.
Everyone Energy
Seed Round in 2024
everyone energy is an automated energy advisory platform that aims to improve the user experience during the energy transition.
Proxima Fusion
Seed Round in 2024
Proxima Fusion develops innovative power plants utilizing optimized stellarators to create magnetic cages for high-energy particles. The company focuses on the first generation of fusion power plants designed to produce abundant and emissions-free electricity through the fusion of atomic nuclei. By harnessing this advanced technology, Proxima Fusion aims to provide clean, renewable energy solutions, enabling businesses to generate safe and sustainable power.
Cyclize
Seed Round in 2024
Replacing fossil feedstock using plastic waste and CO2
Rabot Charge
Series A in 2024
Rabot Charge is an electric car charging service provider that focuses on delivering advanced digital energy solutions. The company utilizes algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance its charging technologies, allowing users to charge their electric vehicles at home efficiently. Its dynamic electricity pricing platform is designed to support eco-conscious households and electric vehicle owners by optimizing charging schedules based on real-time electricity market data. This approach enables customers to save on energy costs while contributing to a more sustainable energy grid and simplifying the overall experience of vehicle ownership through smart charging automation.
instagrid
Series C in 2024
Instagrid GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in manufacturing portable battery storage systems designed to meet the power demands of various sectors, including construction, event technology, landscaping, and public services. The company's innovative products feature a unique architecture with stacked micro-level inverters, making them smaller, lighter, and more powerful than traditional battery systems. Instagrid's portable power solutions provide reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly electricity, serving as a sustainable alternative to noisy and polluting petrol and diesel generators. By enabling mobile power infrastructures, Instagrid supports users working in temporary locations with clean and affordable energy.
INERATEC
Series B in 2024
INERATEC is a company dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions through the production of innovative synthetic fuels and power-to-X plants. By focusing on replacing fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives, INERATEC aims to contribute to a post-fossil fuel economy. The company specializes in generating renewable hydrogen and converting greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen, into various synthetic products, including e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol. These products enable chemical plant operators to utilize synthetic fuels, which are derived from climate-neutral energy sources, thereby minimizing chemical waste and enhancing climate protection.
COLIPI
Seed Round in 2024
COLIPI is a clean technology company focused on climate protection by converting CO2 into sustainable oils through a proprietary biotechnological process. This innovative method utilizes industrial off-gas and organic byproducts as carbon sources, resulting in oils that are chemically equivalent to traditional vegetable oils. These decarbonized oils consist primarily of palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids, with a modifiable fatty acid profile. By offering a direct substitute for unsustainable vegetable oils, COLIPI enables industrial partners to minimize their carbon footprint and achieve their Net Zero Goals. The company aims to provide eco-friendly alternatives for consumer products while maintaining one of the industry's lowest CO2 footprints.
Soluterials
Seed Round in 2023
Soluterials specializes in the manufacturing of sustainable, high-performance pure aluminum materials designed to address climate change and enhance local supply chains. The company produces nanostructured aluminum that leverages the inherent properties of pure aluminum, including excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and high strength, along with temperature resistance. These innovative materials cater to various challenges in metal applications, particularly in functional and structural lightweight construction. By focusing on both environmental sustainability and performance, Soluterials aims to provide solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in the industrial sector.
traceless materials
Series A in 2023
traceless materials is offering a holistically sustainable alternative to plastics and bioplastics. With our first-of-a-kind biomaterial it’s our mission to contribute to solving global plastic pollution. Our innovative technology filed for patent allows to use food production residues to produce materials that are compostable under natural composting conditions. While bio-based, our materials don’t compete with food nor cause land-use-change, don’t need hazardous additives or solvents and have up to 95% lower CO2 emissions. Our materials are neither chemically modified nor synthetically polymerized, therefore they will not fall under the EU Single Use Plastic Directive. Follow us on our journey, and become a part of the solution, not the pollution!
Materials Nexus
Seed Round in 2023
Materials Nexus is a deep-tech company focused on advancing sustainable materials through an innovative material modeling platform. By automating quantum calculations, the company enhances the accuracy of material research at scale, thereby facilitating the development of green materials that contribute to net-zero emissions. Utilizing insights from quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence, Materials Nexus aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the materials sector, providing clients with access to sustainable building solutions. Through its efforts, the company seeks to accelerate the transition to environmentally friendly materials and support the global shift toward sustainability.
ReCatalyst
Seed Round in 2023
ReCatalyst specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced platinum-alloy catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells. The company focuses on creating next-generation nano-catalysts that enhance stability and reduce the amount of platinum needed in each fuel cell system. By optimizing the use of platinum group metals, ReCatalyst enables significant scalability of high-power proton exchange membrane fuel cells. This innovative approach aims to improve the efficiency and affordability of fuel cell technology, positioning the company as a key player in the clean energy sector.
Caeli Wind
Seed Round in 2023
Caeli Wind operates a digital marketplace focused on identifying locations with high wind potential for landowners, facilitating the development of wind energy projects. The company provides a cloud-based platform that supports professional analysis and marketing of wind projects, ensuring that all relevant criteria, such as regional planning, grid connectivity, and economic viability, are thoroughly assessed. By connecting project developers with landowners, Caeli Wind aims to enhance the efficiency and speed of wind turbine expansion, ultimately contributing to the growth of the wind energy sector.
Proxima Fusion
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Proxima Fusion develops innovative power plants utilizing optimized stellarators to create magnetic cages for high-energy particles. The company focuses on the first generation of fusion power plants designed to produce abundant and emissions-free electricity through the fusion of atomic nuclei. By harnessing this advanced technology, Proxima Fusion aims to provide clean, renewable energy solutions, enabling businesses to generate safe and sustainable power.
Rabot Charge
Seed Round in 2023
Rabot Charge is an electric car charging service provider that focuses on delivering advanced digital energy solutions. The company utilizes algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to enhance its charging technologies, allowing users to charge their electric vehicles at home efficiently. Its dynamic electricity pricing platform is designed to support eco-conscious households and electric vehicle owners by optimizing charging schedules based on real-time electricity market data. This approach enables customers to save on energy costs while contributing to a more sustainable energy grid and simplifying the overall experience of vehicle ownership through smart charging automation.
Sunvigo
Series B in 2023
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
INERATEC
Venture Round in 2023
INERATEC is a company dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions through the production of innovative synthetic fuels and power-to-X plants. By focusing on replacing fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives, INERATEC aims to contribute to a post-fossil fuel economy. The company specializes in generating renewable hydrogen and converting greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen, into various synthetic products, including e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol. These products enable chemical plant operators to utilize synthetic fuels, which are derived from climate-neutral energy sources, thereby minimizing chemical waste and enhancing climate protection.
Refuel Green
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Refuel Green provides services in the fields of technical and economic analyses and evaluations of individual PtX technologies up to complete PtX systems and projects. They offer consulting services in the field of renewable and CO2-neutral fuels.
agriportance
Seed Round in 2022
Agriportance GmbH, founded in 2020, is a prominent player in Europe's renewable energy sector, focusing on software solutions for sustainability certification under REDcert-EU and ISCC-EU. The company's platform allows users to easily manage mass and greenhouse gas balances online, facilitating compliance with environmental standards as businesses shift towards cleaner energy. By connecting biomethane producers with mineral oil companies, Agriportance plays a crucial role in promoting renewable energy utilization. The platform not only supports monitoring sustainability certifications but also enables the buying and selling of biomethane, thereby assisting users in calculating their carbon footprints in line with renewable energy directives. Following a successful seed funding round in December 2022, Agriportance aims to enhance its digital capabilities and strengthen its presence in the European market, with future plans to expand into trading renewable energy quotas.
EcoPals
Seed Round in 2022
EcoPals specializes in creating sustainable solutions for road construction by transforming waste plastics into innovative materials. The company develops a carbon-reducing asphalt additive derived from non-recyclable plastics, providing a low-cost alternative to traditional bitumen additives. This approach not only addresses the issue of global plastic waste but also enhances the quality and sustainability of road infrastructure. By offering these environmentally friendly alternatives, EcoPals contributes to more sustainable construction practices while helping clients meet their ecological goals.
IO-Dynamics
Seed Round in 2022
IO-Dynamics specializes in smart charging solutions for electric vehicle fleets, focusing on optimizing the charging process through the integration of live vehicle data. The company has developed an energy management software that anonymously collects and analyzes data from both electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in real-time. This software enables businesses to manage and control the charging of electric cars efficiently and sustainably, allowing for automatic planning of charging schedules. By doing so, IO-Dynamics helps companies reduce costs associated with electric vehicle operations while ensuring a reliable and environmentally friendly charging experience.
Sunvigo
Venture Round in 2022
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
instagrid
Series B in 2022
Instagrid GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in manufacturing portable battery storage systems designed to meet the power demands of various sectors, including construction, event technology, landscaping, and public services. The company's innovative products feature a unique architecture with stacked micro-level inverters, making them smaller, lighter, and more powerful than traditional battery systems. Instagrid's portable power solutions provide reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly electricity, serving as a sustainable alternative to noisy and polluting petrol and diesel generators. By enabling mobile power infrastructures, Instagrid supports users working in temporary locations with clean and affordable energy.
INERATEC
Series A in 2022
INERATEC is a company dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions through the production of innovative synthetic fuels and power-to-X plants. By focusing on replacing fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives, INERATEC aims to contribute to a post-fossil fuel economy. The company specializes in generating renewable hydrogen and converting greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen, into various synthetic products, including e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol. These products enable chemical plant operators to utilize synthetic fuels, which are derived from climate-neutral energy sources, thereby minimizing chemical waste and enhancing climate protection.
ZE Energy
Series A in 2021
ZE Energy is provides a hybrid solar plant solution featuring energy storage capabilities and photovoltaics. Equipped with a battery that stores the solar energy generated throughout the day, its power plants boast the advantages of solar power in terms of production costs, integration to the environment and power grid, as well as the generation of zero CO2 emissions.
Sunvigo
Venture Round in 2021
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
traceless materials
Seed Round in 2021
traceless materials is offering a holistically sustainable alternative to plastics and bioplastics. With our first-of-a-kind biomaterial it’s our mission to contribute to solving global plastic pollution. Our innovative technology filed for patent allows to use food production residues to produce materials that are compostable under natural composting conditions. While bio-based, our materials don’t compete with food nor cause land-use-change, don’t need hazardous additives or solvents and have up to 95% lower CO2 emissions. Our materials are neither chemically modified nor synthetically polymerized, therefore they will not fall under the EU Single Use Plastic Directive. Follow us on our journey, and become a part of the solution, not the pollution!
HighLine Technology
Pre Seed Round in 2021
HighLine Technology specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced dispensing technologies aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the photovoltaics (PV) sector. The company's innovative solutions significantly reduce material consumption by applying front metal contacts onto solar cells, replacing traditional screen printing methods. This integration into existing production lines for silicon solar cells not only conserves resources but also boosts electricity yield and increases throughput. In addition to its primary focus on the PV industry, HighLine Technology also provides dispensing solutions for various other sectors, further demonstrating its commitment to improving operational efficiency and sustainability across multiple applications.
MagnoTherm
Seed Round in 2021
MAGNOTHERM, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, specializes in innovative cooling and heating technology utilizing magnetic materials. The company has assembled a team of over 40 experts with significant expertise in magnetic cooling and magnetocaloric materials. MAGNOTHERM aims to address the climate crisis by providing energy-efficient alternatives to traditional gas compression cooling, which contributes to at least 7% of global CO2 emissions. Its technology, which operates at low pressure, is designed to be up to 30% more energy efficient than existing systems while being non-explosive, non-flammable, and low maintenance. The company focuses on developing magnetic cooling systems suitable for various applications, including room temperature environments and hydrogen liquefaction plants, offering a sustainable solution that can help transition industries away from outdated gas compression methods.
Sunvigo
Seed Round in 2020
Sunvigo specializes in making solar power accessible to residential homeowners by offering affordable rooftop solar solutions. The company simplifies the process of using solar energy by collaborating with a network of partners, which includes smart meter operators and photovoltaic installers. Sunvigo enables customers to either purchase or rent solar systems, thereby promoting the use of local and emission-free energy. In addition to providing solar power generated from rooftops, the company offers real green power sourced from the grid, further supporting its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
ZE Energy
Seed Round in 2020
ZE Energy is provides a hybrid solar plant solution featuring energy storage capabilities and photovoltaics. Equipped with a battery that stores the solar energy generated throughout the day, its power plants boast the advantages of solar power in terms of production costs, integration to the environment and power grid, as well as the generation of zero CO2 emissions.
instagrid
Series A in 2020
Instagrid GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in manufacturing portable battery storage systems designed to meet the power demands of various sectors, including construction, event technology, landscaping, and public services. The company's innovative products feature a unique architecture with stacked micro-level inverters, making them smaller, lighter, and more powerful than traditional battery systems. Instagrid's portable power solutions provide reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly electricity, serving as a sustainable alternative to noisy and polluting petrol and diesel generators. By enabling mobile power infrastructures, Instagrid supports users working in temporary locations with clean and affordable energy.
envelio
Series A in 2019
envelio GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing software and algorithms aimed at enhancing the planning and operation of energy networks. Its primary offering, the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), serves as a modular software solution that assists distribution grid operators in digitizing and automating their processes. The IGP includes applications for data quality, grid planning, and grid operation, which help identify and rectify data inconsistencies and optimize congestion management. By leveraging artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization, envelio’s platform supports the integration of numerous distributed energy resources and smart meter data, enabling grid operators to manage the complexities of modern power grids while facilitating a smoother energy transition.
instagrid
Seed Round in 2019
Instagrid GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in manufacturing portable battery storage systems designed to meet the power demands of various sectors, including construction, event technology, landscaping, and public services. The company's innovative products feature a unique architecture with stacked micro-level inverters, making them smaller, lighter, and more powerful than traditional battery systems. Instagrid's portable power solutions provide reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly electricity, serving as a sustainable alternative to noisy and polluting petrol and diesel generators. By enabling mobile power infrastructures, Instagrid supports users working in temporary locations with clean and affordable energy.
Volterion
Series A in 2018
Volterion, founded in 2015 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, specializes in the development and manufacturing of redox-flow battery stacks and systems aimed at commercial bulk energy storage. The company focuses on creating efficient energy converters that serve as the foundation for scalable and compact battery solutions, such as the powerRFB, which meets rigorous industrial standards. Volterion employs patented materials and advanced manufacturing processes, including fully automated systems for producing welded and seal-less stacks. This technology enables both private users and power suppliers to optimize the use of self-generated renewable energy while providing cost-effective and durable storage solutions. The founders, Sascha Berthold, Thomas Gebauer, and Thorsten Seipp, alongside management member Kees van de Kerk, have been instrumental in the company's technological advancements. Volterion has garnered multiple accolades for its innovative technology and business model, reinforcing its position within the energy storage sector.
INERATEC
Seed Round in 2018
INERATEC is a company dedicated to developing sustainable energy solutions through the production of innovative synthetic fuels and power-to-X plants. By focusing on replacing fossil fuels with carbon-neutral alternatives, INERATEC aims to contribute to a post-fossil fuel economy. The company specializes in generating renewable hydrogen and converting greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen, into various synthetic products, including e-kerosene, carbon dioxide-neutral diesel, synthetic waxes, and methanol. These products enable chemical plant operators to utilize synthetic fuels, which are derived from climate-neutral energy sources, thereby minimizing chemical waste and enhancing climate protection.
envelio
Seed Round in 2018
envelio GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing software and algorithms aimed at enhancing the planning and operation of energy networks. Its primary offering, the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP), serves as a modular software solution that assists distribution grid operators in digitizing and automating their processes. The IGP includes applications for data quality, grid planning, and grid operation, which help identify and rectify data inconsistencies and optimize congestion management. By leveraging artificial intelligence and mathematical optimization, envelio’s platform supports the integration of numerous distributed energy resources and smart meter data, enabling grid operators to manage the complexities of modern power grids while facilitating a smoother energy transition.
Volterion
Series A in 2017
Volterion, founded in 2015 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, specializes in the development and manufacturing of redox-flow battery stacks and systems aimed at commercial bulk energy storage. The company focuses on creating efficient energy converters that serve as the foundation for scalable and compact battery solutions, such as the powerRFB, which meets rigorous industrial standards. Volterion employs patented materials and advanced manufacturing processes, including fully automated systems for producing welded and seal-less stacks. This technology enables both private users and power suppliers to optimize the use of self-generated renewable energy while providing cost-effective and durable storage solutions. The founders, Sascha Berthold, Thomas Gebauer, and Thorsten Seipp, alongside management member Kees van de Kerk, have been instrumental in the company's technological advancements. Volterion has garnered multiple accolades for its innovative technology and business model, reinforcing its position within the energy storage sector.
Solandeo
Seed Round in 2015
Solandeo GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in manufacturing and marketing metering and power management solutions tailored for the renewable energy sector. The company provides innovative and cost-effective services that include real-time measurement data, data logging, and oversight of installations related to grid connections and feed-in meters. Solandeo's platform is designed to facilitate the market integration of renewable energy generation systems and battery storage, utilizing artificial intelligence to convert real-time energy measurements into location-specific forecasts of energy generation and consumption. This enables clients such as green electricity traders and plant operators to gain access to vital data and insights necessary for effective energy management and transition.
OneShore
Seed Round in 2015
OneShore Energy is dedicated to the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of solar systems and solar-diesel hybrid power plants tailored for businesses. Founded in 2014 by Philipp Kunze, Sven Rawe, and Philipp Neff, the company aims to reduce fuel consumption and optimize energy use. OneShore offers advisory services that enhance the operational efficiency of energy systems, employing data logging and simulation software to analyze existing energy setups and predict the benefits of proposed hybrid installations. Additionally, OneShore provides a software suite that integrates customers' solar systems, enabling effective monitoring and management of energy consumption.
Chargepartner
Seed Round in 2014
Chargepartner GmbH is a company based in Walldorf, Germany, specializing in e-mobility solutions across German-speaking countries. It provides a comprehensive range of services for electric vehicle charging installations, including planning, rollout, operation, and billing, all delivered through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms. Chargepartner offers several modules such as the ChargeMaster-Module, which manages charging stations and sessions, and the ElectroMobility-Module, a web-based interface for users and operators. Additionally, the company facilitates activation of charging stations through its ChargeCall service, which functions without a compatible RFID interface. Chargepartner also provides independent consulting, project support, and infrastructure operation services. Furthermore, the company develops innovative control and incentive systems aimed at influencing consumer behavior to promote climate protection, including the use of digital currencies for climate-neutral energy transactions.
Heliatek
Series C in 2014
Heliatek GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and production of organic solar films and photovoltaic cells. Its flagship product, HeliaSol, is an organic photovoltaics (OPV) solution that can be applied to various surfaces, making it suitable for building retrofitting, automotive applications, and other innovative projects. Heliatek caters to the building and construction material sector, as well as automotive manufacturers, offering tailored products like HeliaFilm for integration into façade and roofing systems. The company is recognized as a leader in organic photovoltaics, leveraging its ultra-light and flexible technology to provide sustainable energy solutions. Established in 2006, Heliatek has formed strategic partnerships with companies such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China, and it employs around 160 people across its facilities in Germany. The research and development of its technologies have received support from the Free State of Saxony, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the European Union.
viamon
Seed Round in 2014
viamon GmbH specializes in the development and marketing of GPS-based geo-fencing anti-theft systems aimed at protecting photovoltaic plants and high-value goods. The company provides comprehensive monitoring and theft protection services, which include 24/7 alarm monitoring through a control center, as well as user-friendly web portals and mobile applications for smartphones and tablets. Operating from Kaiserslautern, Germany, viamon serves a diverse range of markets including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Namibia, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, focusing on the security needs of photovoltaic systems and inverters.
Next Kraftwerke
Venture Round in 2013
Next Kraftwerke GmbH is a German company based in Cologne that operates a large-scale virtual power plant (VPP) and serves as a certified power trader on various European energy exchanges. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in digitally aggregating and managing a diverse network of medium and small-scale power-producing units, including bioenergy, wind, and solar generators, alongside power-consuming units. Through its innovative VPP, Next Kraftwerke effectively connects these decentralized energy resources, facilitating efficient power supply and demand management. This digital platform enables the smart trading of generated and consumed power, contributing to the integration of renewable energy into European power markets.
Kiwigrid
Venture Round in 2013
Kiwigrid GmbH is a German company that develops and operates a smart grid energy management platform aimed at the European market. Founded in 2011 and based in Dresden, Kiwigrid focuses on optimizing energy systems by integrating decentralized energy producers, storage systems, intelligent measuring systems, and electric mobility charging solutions. Their offerings include an energy management system that monitors energy consumption in homes and industries, as well as tools for capturing metering data and enabling features like peak shifting. Additionally, Kiwigrid provides a virtual power plant system that facilitates energy trading and real-time data management. Their solutions are designed to enhance transparency in energy usage, automate processes, and help clients efficiently manage renewable energy resources, ultimately reducing costs and improving control over energy operations across various sectors, including utilities, automotive, and real estate.
Subitec
Series B in 2012
Subitec GmbH, founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial and Biotechnology, specializes in manufacturing microalgae biotechnology cultivation equipment and turn-key production systems. The company offers a range of Flat Panel Airlift Photobioreactors in various sizes, including 6 liter, 28 liter, 100 liter, and 180 liter volumes, along with essential components such as lighting systems, media feeds, temperature control, and harvesting tools. Subitec's systems are designed for diverse applications, including nutraceuticals, food and feed, aquaculture, cosmetics, research, and energy markets. The company provides solutions for indoor, outdoor, compact, and hybrid systems, as well as pilot plants, enabling clients to produce sustainable bio-products from microalgae. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Subitec operates as a subsidiary of Roeser Medical GmbH & Co. KG.
Smart Hydro Power
Series A in 2012
Smart Hydro Power GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Feldafing, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of kinetic micro-hydro power plants and energy management systems. The company focuses on providing affordable and eco-friendly renewable energy solutions, particularly for remote or off-the-grid locations. Its product offerings include smart turbines and complete energy packages designed to facilitate decentralized electrification projects. Smart Hydro Power emphasizes simplicity and competitiveness in its designs, which are intended to enhance productivity for electricity providers while improving living standards in rural areas. The company’s hydropower plants are designed to be environmentally friendly and fish-friendly, requiring minimal infrastructure for installation.
Enercast
Series A in 2012
enercast GmbH specializes in renewable energy forecasting, offering software-as-a-service products that provide accurate power forecasts for wind and solar plants. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company enables the effective integration of renewable energy into power grids and energy markets globally. Its self-learning forecasting solutions deliver approximately 100 million data points across 20 countries, covering a total of 160 GW of installed capacity. Additionally, enercast develops the enercast city system, which serves as a dashboard displaying the predicted share of renewable energy from various sources. The company is committed to advancing the digital transformation of renewable energy through applied artificial intelligence and big data, supporting businesses in their decision-making processes.
Smartblue
Seed Round in 2011
Smartblue specializes in developing and operating software that monitors and optimizes zero-emission energy systems, particularly photovoltaic and energy storage systems. The company offers a hardware-independent monitoring portal, allowing clients to manage the performance of their photovoltaic systems efficiently. Through its centralized "Smart Control" Operations and Control Center web application, Smartblue provides services for maintenance, life-cycle management, production forecasting, and remote control. By leveraging automation, smart failure detection, and big data analysis, Smartblue helps its customers reduce overall operational costs and effectively manage potential defects in their energy systems.
Entelios
Series A in 2011
Entelios, founded in 2010 and acquired by EnerNOC in 2014, specializes in demand response and virtual power plant solutions. The company operates as a clean energy supplier, focusing on the management of distributed energy resources across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors. By providing demand response resources, Entelios helps customers balance energy supply and demand, facilitating a transition to sustainable operations. Its offerings enable both large and small companies to adopt greener practices while ensuring a reliable energy supply.
Next Kraftwerke
Seed Round in 2010
Next Kraftwerke GmbH is a German company based in Cologne that operates a large-scale virtual power plant (VPP) and serves as a certified power trader on various European energy exchanges. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in digitally aggregating and managing a diverse network of medium and small-scale power-producing units, including bioenergy, wind, and solar generators, alongside power-consuming units. Through its innovative VPP, Next Kraftwerke effectively connects these decentralized energy resources, facilitating efficient power supply and demand management. This digital platform enables the smart trading of generated and consumed power, contributing to the integration of renewable energy into European power markets.
Heliatek
Series B in 2009
Heliatek GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and production of organic solar films and photovoltaic cells. Its flagship product, HeliaSol, is an organic photovoltaics (OPV) solution that can be applied to various surfaces, making it suitable for building retrofitting, automotive applications, and other innovative projects. Heliatek caters to the building and construction material sector, as well as automotive manufacturers, offering tailored products like HeliaFilm for integration into façade and roofing systems. The company is recognized as a leader in organic photovoltaics, leveraging its ultra-light and flexible technology to provide sustainable energy solutions. Established in 2006, Heliatek has formed strategic partnerships with companies such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China, and it employs around 160 people across its facilities in Germany. The research and development of its technologies have received support from the Free State of Saxony, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the European Union.
enymotion
Venture Round in 2008
Enymotion specializes in the development and production of ultra-quiet, zero-emission mobile fuel cell systems designed for recreational applications such as caravans and boats. These systems provide a self-sufficient power supply, utilizing the caloric equivalent of conventional fuels or liquid gas to deliver energy without generating noise or exhaust. By offering a reliable battery backup solution for motor homes, sailing boats, and utility vehicles, Enymotion enables consumers to enjoy independent power consumption while minimizing environmental impact.
LaTherm
Series A in 2008
LaTherm specializes in providing low CO2 heating solutions and hot water systems to various sectors, including hospitals, schools, and commercial properties in Germany. The company focuses on collecting industrial waste heat from sources such as steel mills, chemical plants, and waste incinerators, which is typically released into the environment. This waste heat is captured in specially-equipped mobile heat storage containers and transported to medium-sized properties, where it is integrated into existing heating systems. By utilizing this method, LaTherm offers stable and predictable pricing for its heating services while promoting environmentally sustainable practices.
Subitec
Series A in 2007
Subitec GmbH, founded in 2000 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial and Biotechnology, specializes in manufacturing microalgae biotechnology cultivation equipment and turn-key production systems. The company offers a range of Flat Panel Airlift Photobioreactors in various sizes, including 6 liter, 28 liter, 100 liter, and 180 liter volumes, along with essential components such as lighting systems, media feeds, temperature control, and harvesting tools. Subitec's systems are designed for diverse applications, including nutraceuticals, food and feed, aquaculture, cosmetics, research, and energy markets. The company provides solutions for indoor, outdoor, compact, and hybrid systems, as well as pilot plants, enabling clients to produce sustainable bio-products from microalgae. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Subitec operates as a subsidiary of Roeser Medical GmbH & Co. KG.
Heliatek
Seed Round in 2006
Heliatek GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and production of organic solar films and photovoltaic cells. Its flagship product, HeliaSol, is an organic photovoltaics (OPV) solution that can be applied to various surfaces, making it suitable for building retrofitting, automotive applications, and other innovative projects. Heliatek caters to the building and construction material sector, as well as automotive manufacturers, offering tailored products like HeliaFilm for integration into façade and roofing systems. The company is recognized as a leader in organic photovoltaics, leveraging its ultra-light and flexible technology to provide sustainable energy solutions. Established in 2006, Heliatek has formed strategic partnerships with companies such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China, and it employs around 160 people across its facilities in Germany. The research and development of its technologies have received support from the Free State of Saxony, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the European Union.
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