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

Co-CEO, France and Executive Board Member

Lowina Lundström

CEO

Past deals in Portugal

Fibersail

Venture Round in 2024
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.

Vertequip

Venture Round in 2024
Vertequip is a manufacturer of industrial equipment focused on enhancing safety and productivity for tasks performed at heights. Founded in 2011 and based in Chamusca, Portugal, the company offers a range of innovative products designed for various applications, including façade access for buildings and customized platforms for shaft access. Its product lineup includes S.T.E.P. No Limits, S.T.E.P. 4Two, S.T.E.P. Freedom for vertical mobility in tall structures or mine pits, S.T.E.P. Wind for maintenance on wind towers, and S.T.E.P. Offshore for challenging tasks in extreme conditions. Additionally, Vertequip provides solutions for confined spaces and other specialized environments, catering primarily to clients in the construction, mining, and energy sectors.

Enline

Seed Round in 2024
Enline is a global leader in Digital Twin technology specifically designed for power grids. The company specializes in developing software that enhances the design, construction, and operation of power systems throughout their entire life cycle. Enline's innovative solutions allow for predictive and real-time monitoring, fault detection, and system optimization without the need for physical sensors, which significantly reduces operational costs while increasing asset efficiency and reliability. Their technology can be deployed quickly and remotely, making it accessible to a diverse range of sectors including transmission system operators, distribution system operators, power generation, industry, mining, and insurance. With a presence on five continents, Enline serves a broad clientele, including energy companies, industrial firms, banks, and international insurance providers. The company maintains offices in Portugal, Germany, Brazil, and Peru, and has representatives in over 25 countries, reflecting its commitment to global service and innovation.

Fibersail

Seed Round in 2022
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.

Enline

Seed Round in 2020
Enline is a global leader in Digital Twin technology specifically designed for power grids. The company specializes in developing software that enhances the design, construction, and operation of power systems throughout their entire life cycle. Enline's innovative solutions allow for predictive and real-time monitoring, fault detection, and system optimization without the need for physical sensors, which significantly reduces operational costs while increasing asset efficiency and reliability. Their technology can be deployed quickly and remotely, making it accessible to a diverse range of sectors including transmission system operators, distribution system operators, power generation, industry, mining, and insurance. With a presence on five continents, Enline serves a broad clientele, including energy companies, industrial firms, banks, and international insurance providers. The company maintains offices in Portugal, Germany, Brazil, and Peru, and has representatives in over 25 countries, reflecting its commitment to global service and innovation.

Eneida

Series A in 2020
Eneida Wireless & Sensors, SA is a company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in the development of solutions for optimizing electric grid assets. Founded in 2012, Eneida focuses on creating smart sensors and artificial intelligence applications to enhance the resilience and efficiency of low voltage networks. Its key offerings include a Low Voltage Monitoring system that alerts staff to equipment failures, Theft Avoidance Smart Systems to combat theft in secondary distribution substations, and a Smart Flooding Solution to prevent flooding in underground installations. Additionally, the company provides monitoring and control solutions for Rural PV Parks, enabling real-time oversight of equipment and production in remote areas. Eneida's collaborative energy IoT platform, known as Deep Grid, integrates smart sensor networks with data analytics to facilitate the optimization of grid-critical assets, aiming to support electric utilities in delivering reliable and affordable energy.

Fibersail

Seed Round in 2019
Fibersail is a technology company based in Oeiras, Portugal, with an additional office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Founded in 2014, it specializes in providing continuous and automated real-time shape monitoring services for wind turbine blades. Using a shape sensing system based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) fiber optic technology, Fibersail analyzes the shape, condition, and behavior of windmill blades. This real-time information aids wind turbine operators in maximizing performance and availability while reducing the risk of failures and minimizing maintenance costs. The company's innovative fiber optic sensors facilitate easy and seamless integration along the entire length of critical structures, ensuring precise monitoring of their condition and structural integrity.

Vertequip

Seed Round in 2018
Vertequip is a manufacturer of industrial equipment focused on enhancing safety and productivity for tasks performed at heights. Founded in 2011 and based in Chamusca, Portugal, the company offers a range of innovative products designed for various applications, including façade access for buildings and customized platforms for shaft access. Its product lineup includes S.T.E.P. No Limits, S.T.E.P. 4Two, S.T.E.P. Freedom for vertical mobility in tall structures or mine pits, S.T.E.P. Wind for maintenance on wind towers, and S.T.E.P. Offshore for challenging tasks in extreme conditions. Additionally, Vertequip provides solutions for confined spaces and other specialized environments, catering primarily to clients in the construction, mining, and energy sectors.

Eneida

Seed Round in 2018
Eneida Wireless & Sensors, SA is a company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in the development of solutions for optimizing electric grid assets. Founded in 2012, Eneida focuses on creating smart sensors and artificial intelligence applications to enhance the resilience and efficiency of low voltage networks. Its key offerings include a Low Voltage Monitoring system that alerts staff to equipment failures, Theft Avoidance Smart Systems to combat theft in secondary distribution substations, and a Smart Flooding Solution to prevent flooding in underground installations. Additionally, the company provides monitoring and control solutions for Rural PV Parks, enabling real-time oversight of equipment and production in remote areas. Eneida's collaborative energy IoT platform, known as Deep Grid, integrates smart sensor networks with data analytics to facilitate the optimization of grid-critical assets, aiming to support electric utilities in delivering reliable and affordable energy.

C2C NewCap

Seed Round in 2016
C2C NewCap, founded in 2014 by Rui Silva and Andre Mao de Ferro, is a Lisbon-based manufacturer specializing in the production of supercapacitors designed for efficient electrical energy storage. The company focuses on developing next-generation devices that utilize proprietary electrodes and an aqueous electrolyte, which contribute to a low environmental impact. C2C NewCap aims to provide clients with energy storage solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also reduce overall environmental and operational costs.
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