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 Drones

Hepta Insights

Venture Round in 2025
Hepta Airborne brings accurate airborne inspection to power grid operators while saving time, costs, and the environment. They have built 6-hour flight time drones that work in synergy with our autonomous data processing platforms and sensors. They work with satellites, helicopters, sensors, and software. It's not about drones, it's about big data and collecting and analysing the data as efficiently as possible.

Hepta Insights

Venture Round in 2024
Hepta Airborne brings accurate airborne inspection to power grid operators while saving time, costs, and the environment. They have built 6-hour flight time drones that work in synergy with our autonomous data processing platforms and sensors. They work with satellites, helicopters, sensors, and software. It's not about drones, it's about big data and collecting and analysing the data as efficiently as possible.

BladeInsight

Seed Round in 2021
BladeInsight, founded in 2015, is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, focusing on the wind industry. The company specializes in advanced inspection solutions for wind turbine blades using autonomous drone technology. Its innovative ProDrone system has successfully inspected over 11,000 blades across more than 16 countries through a network of licensed service providers. BladeInsight's technology enables clients to collect and analyze critical data from wind turbine blades, facilitating insights and trend identification. This capability enhances asset management, risk assessment, and maintenance planning, allowing clients to conduct thorough, safe, and cost-effective inspections. Through its commitment to efficient asset management and predictive diagnostics, BladeInsight aims to contribute to a competitive and sustainable renewable energy landscape.

Hepta Insights

Seed Round in 2020
Hepta Airborne brings accurate airborne inspection to power grid operators while saving time, costs, and the environment. They have built 6-hour flight time drones that work in synergy with our autonomous data processing platforms and sensors. They work with satellites, helicopters, sensors, and software. It's not about drones, it's about big data and collecting and analysing the data as efficiently as possible.

Nordluft Automation

Seed Round in 2020
Nordluft Automation is a Swedish startup working to automate a range of forestry and agricultural businesses via unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs/drones. With our technology a business's cost of production is reduced, the efficiency of the green industrial processes increases, and the environment is protected. Key aspects of the technology we develop are swarm control, heavy payload drones (30kg) and efficient total logistics.

BladeInsight

Pre Seed Round in 2015
BladeInsight, founded in 2015, is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, focusing on the wind industry. The company specializes in advanced inspection solutions for wind turbine blades using autonomous drone technology. Its innovative ProDrone system has successfully inspected over 11,000 blades across more than 16 countries through a network of licensed service providers. BladeInsight's technology enables clients to collect and analyze critical data from wind turbine blades, facilitating insights and trend identification. This capability enhances asset management, risk assessment, and maintenance planning, allowing clients to conduct thorough, safe, and cost-effective inspections. Through its commitment to efficient asset management and predictive diagnostics, BladeInsight aims to contribute to a competitive and sustainable renewable energy landscape.
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