EDP Ventures

EDP Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, with an additional office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It serves as the investment arm of EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A. and focuses on seed, series A, and early-stage investments. The firm targets sectors such as energy efficiency solutions, energy storage, smart grids, electric mobility, and information technology. EDP Ventures typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million, seeking opportunities across various regions.

Mariana Costa

Director

Frederico Gonçalves

Principal

Vitor Mascarenhas Santos

Associate

Luis Santos Moro

Executive Director

Daniel Nascimento

Director

Andrea Salinas

Principal

Rosario Cannata

Executive Manager and Principal

Past deals in Smart Cities

Piclo

Venture Round in 2024
Piclo is an independent marketplace focused on enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of electricity grids. By facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources, batteries, and electric vehicles, Piclo enables local flexibility in distribution networks. This approach supports the transition to a low-carbon future while promoting cost-effective and resilient grid solutions. The platform leverages local and flexible energy markets to optimize grid balancing, providing clients with digital tools to maximize the utilization of renewable energy. Through encouraging greater participation and standardization, Piclo aims to accelerate the journey towards achieving Net Zero emissions.

Plexigrid

Seed Round in 2021
Plexigrid specializes in transforming electricity grids to facilitate the energy transition. The company develops digital twins and operating systems tailored for electricity network operators and energy retailers. By providing real-time analytics, control, and flexibility, Plexigrid enables grid operators to efficiently integrate and manage a diverse range of energy resources, including electric vehicles, solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and e-industries. This approach aims to enhance the intelligence and adaptability of electricity grids, positioning them to effectively support the ongoing shift towards sustainable energy solutions.

Energyworx

Venture Round in 2020
Energyworx is a software company that specializes in developing a SaaS-based platform for energy data management and intelligence. Founded in 2012 by Edwin Poot and headquartered in Houten, Utrecht, the company aims to transform the energy and utilities market by enabling organizations to uncover the hidden value of their data. Energyworx's platform integrates and analyzes large volumes of smart meter and IoT data, providing users with real-time insights for informed decision-making. Its offerings include services such as meter data management, energy balancing for smart grids, and a social energy application. By facilitating efficient data management and operational insights, Energyworx helps energy and utility companies optimize grid performance and reduce losses during transmission and distribution.

Energyworx

Corporate Round in 2019
Energyworx is a software company that specializes in developing a SaaS-based platform for energy data management and intelligence. Founded in 2012 by Edwin Poot and headquartered in Houten, Utrecht, the company aims to transform the energy and utilities market by enabling organizations to uncover the hidden value of their data. Energyworx's platform integrates and analyzes large volumes of smart meter and IoT data, providing users with real-time insights for informed decision-making. Its offerings include services such as meter data management, energy balancing for smart grids, and a social energy application. By facilitating efficient data management and operational insights, Energyworx helps energy and utility companies optimize grid performance and reduce losses during transmission and distribution.
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