EIT InnoEnergy

Founded in 2010 and based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, EIT InnoEnergy is a leading innovation engine focused on sustainable energy. The company operates with a mission to support the growth of early-stage companies in sectors such as climate technology, clean technology, mobility, and the Internet of Things. EIT InnoEnergy invests primarily in seed and early-stage businesses, aiming to enhance their potential through value-added services that mitigate risks and accelerate development. With offices across Europe and the United States, the firm is committed to fostering innovation in the energy sector to drive sustainable solutions.

Mikel Lasa

Managing Director

Christian Müller

CEO of KIC InnoEnergy Germany

Diego Pavía

CEO

Jacob Ruiter

Co-CEO, Benelux and Executive Board Member

Johanne Ulrich

Investment Director, France

Karine Vernier

CEO

Lowina Lundström

CEO

Past deals in Central Europe

Swobbee

Venture Round in 2024
Swobbee is a Berlin-based startup focused on commercializing battery swapping for micro-mobility vehicles. The company has developed an infrastructure that features battery exchange stations, functioning as a "gas station" for light electric vehicles (LEVs). By providing a user-friendly application, Swobbee allows users to swap empty batteries for fully charged ones, ensuring the constant availability of fully charged batteries at an affordable price. This innovative solution addresses the challenges faced by shared micro and light electric fleets, making it easier for users to access energy on demand as per their needs.

ecop Technologies GmbH

Venture Round in 2024
ECOP Technologies GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of advanced heat pump technology solutions for heating and cooling applications. The company manufactures rotation heat pumps for industrial use, utilizing a unique, multi-patented technology that enables high-temperature performance without the need for refrigerants. This innovation allows for flexible adaptation to various requirements while ensuring economic efficiency and energy recovery, thereby supporting environmental protection and cost savings for businesses. Production occurs in Upper Austria, while the development center is equipped with cutting-edge technologies in Vienna. ECOP has received multiple accolades, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology, recognizing its contributions to sustainable energy solutions.

HPS

Venture Round in 2024
HPS designs and manufactures integrated solar energy storage and usage systems for single and two-family homes. HPS system picea is a device that combines energy storage, heating assistance, and living space ventilation. Zeyad Abul-Ella and Dr. Henrik Colell founded HPS in 2014 and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Ecoligo

Venture Round in 2024
Ecoligo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a crowd-investing platform that finances sustainable solar energy projects in emerging markets. The company addresses the financing gap that hinders the implementation of solar solutions for local businesses by enabling environmentally conscious investors to fund these initiatives. Ecoligo's solar-as-a-service model allows commercial and industrial enterprises to access affordable solar energy, leading to significant financial savings and promoting sustainable growth. By providing solar energy, Ecoligo not only helps businesses reduce their CO₂ emissions but also contributes to broader climate protection efforts. The platform creates opportunities for impact-driven individuals to invest in projects that yield both economic and environmental returns.

Enline

Seed Round in 2024
Enline is a global leader in Digital Twin technology specifically designed for power grids. The company focuses on simplifying complex operations through innovative solutions that enhance profitability and efficiency for its customers. Enline's technology enables the creation and management of Digital Twins for power system assets, providing insights into their electrical, mechanical, and thermal behaviors without the need for physical sensors. This capability allows for rapid deployment and monitoring in a fully remote manner, resulting in significant cost savings. Enline serves a diverse range of sectors, including transmission system operators, distribution system operators, power generation, industry, mining, and insurance, with clients across five continents. The company has established offices in Portugal, Germany, Brazil, and Peru, and maintains a presence in over 25 countries, highlighting its commitment to innovation and global reach in the energy sector.

ecop Technologies GmbH

Funding Round in 2022
ECOP Technologies GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of advanced heat pump technology solutions for heating and cooling applications. The company manufactures rotation heat pumps for industrial use, utilizing a unique, multi-patented technology that enables high-temperature performance without the need for refrigerants. This innovation allows for flexible adaptation to various requirements while ensuring economic efficiency and energy recovery, thereby supporting environmental protection and cost savings for businesses. Production occurs in Upper Austria, while the development center is equipped with cutting-edge technologies in Vienna. ECOP has received multiple accolades, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology, recognizing its contributions to sustainable energy solutions.

Swobbee

Series A in 2022
Swobbee is a Berlin-based startup focused on commercializing battery swapping for micro-mobility vehicles. The company has developed an infrastructure that features battery exchange stations, functioning as a "gas station" for light electric vehicles (LEVs). By providing a user-friendly application, Swobbee allows users to swap empty batteries for fully charged ones, ensuring the constant availability of fully charged batteries at an affordable price. This innovative solution addresses the challenges faced by shared micro and light electric fleets, making it easier for users to access energy on demand as per their needs.

VoltStorage

Series B in 2021
VoltStorage GmbH, based in Olching, Germany, specializes in developing and producing power storage devices that utilize eco-friendly redox flow technology. The company's flagship product, VoltStorage, is a vanadium redox flow battery system designed to store excess electricity generated by solar panels during the day for use at night. This innovative approach enables homeowners to access renewable energy around the clock, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. In addition to its products, VoltStorage offers installation and technical support services, ensuring customers can effectively integrate these systems into their homes. The company aims to make renewable energy more accessible and contribute to a cleaner, fairer world for future generations.

Pionierkraft

Seed Round in 2021
Pionierkraft develops a sustainable solution that increases the proportion of energy consumed on-site. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in München, Bayern.

Solarworx

Seed Round in 2021
Solarworx is a Berlin-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on developing smart solar solutions for rural off-grid households and businesses. The company manufactures modular and grid-based solar systems designed to meet both current and future electricity demands. These systems generate energy that enables users to harness solar power in a cost-effective and efficient manner, thereby improving energy access for those in remote areas.

HPS

Series A in 2021
HPS designs and manufactures integrated solar energy storage and usage systems for single and two-family homes. HPS system picea is a device that combines energy storage, heating assistance, and living space ventilation. Zeyad Abul-Ella and Dr. Henrik Colell founded HPS in 2014 and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

ONO

Series A in 2020
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable. We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless. ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility. ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.

Solarworx

Seed Round in 2020
Solarworx is a Berlin-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on developing smart solar solutions for rural off-grid households and businesses. The company manufactures modular and grid-based solar systems designed to meet both current and future electricity demands. These systems generate energy that enables users to harness solar power in a cost-effective and efficient manner, thereby improving energy access for those in remote areas.

VoltStorage

Venture Round in 2020
VoltStorage GmbH, based in Olching, Germany, specializes in developing and producing power storage devices that utilize eco-friendly redox flow technology. The company's flagship product, VoltStorage, is a vanadium redox flow battery system designed to store excess electricity generated by solar panels during the day for use at night. This innovative approach enables homeowners to access renewable energy around the clock, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. In addition to its products, VoltStorage offers installation and technical support services, ensuring customers can effectively integrate these systems into their homes. The company aims to make renewable energy more accessible and contribute to a cleaner, fairer world for future generations.

Pamyra

Seed Round in 2018
Pamyra GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services. The company provides an online platform that simplifies the logistics process by connecting shippers with certified forwarders and freight carriers. This platform allows users to quickly find available transportation options for various types of cargo, including large parcels, machines, furniture, and appliances. By integrating the concepts of carpooling and comparison shopping, Pamyra enables logistics dealers, shipping companies, and suppliers to efficiently book forwarding services and hire transporters without the need for prior registration.

BIN-e

Seed Round in 2018
BIN-e is a company based in Poznan, Poland, that specializes in smart waste management solutions for buildings and public spaces. Founded in 2015, it has developed an AI-driven waste bin that automatically sorts and compresses various types of waste, such as plastic, glass, and biodegradable materials. The bin utilizes an advanced recognition system to identify the waste type and directs it to the appropriate compartment, enhancing recycling efficiency. Additionally, the smart bin monitors its fill level and notifies waste management services when it requires emptying. An accompanying app provides real-time data and insights into waste management operations, enabling optimization of collection routes and reducing costs. BIN-e's technology supports the transition to a circular economy by facilitating efficient recycling and minimizing CO2 emissions associated with waste transport.

Pamyra

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Pamyra GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services. The company provides an online platform that simplifies the logistics process by connecting shippers with certified forwarders and freight carriers. This platform allows users to quickly find available transportation options for various types of cargo, including large parcels, machines, furniture, and appliances. By integrating the concepts of carpooling and comparison shopping, Pamyra enables logistics dealers, shipping companies, and suppliers to efficiently book forwarding services and hire transporters without the need for prior registration.

Enoware

Seed Round in 2015
enOware is a wireless, miniaturized geothermal measuring capsule. The measurement technology has already won over its first customers and aims to expand in Germany, where more than 300,000 geothermal probes are currently operating, and 20,000 new systems are built each year.

ecop Technologies GmbH

ECOP Technologies GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of advanced heat pump technology solutions for heating and cooling applications. The company manufactures rotation heat pumps for industrial use, utilizing a unique, multi-patented technology that enables high-temperature performance without the need for refrigerants. This innovation allows for flexible adaptation to various requirements while ensuring economic efficiency and energy recovery, thereby supporting environmental protection and cost savings for businesses. Production occurs in Upper Austria, while the development center is equipped with cutting-edge technologies in Vienna. ECOP has received multiple accolades, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology, recognizing its contributions to sustainable energy solutions.
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