Shell E4

Shell E4, established in 2017 and located in Bengaluru, India, is an accelerator focused on fostering innovation in clean technology and sustainability. The firm invests in ventures that address pressing environmental challenges, including waste management, plastic circularity, and carbon capture technologies. Additionally, Shell E4 seeks to support advancements in machine learning solutions aimed at achieving net-zero emissions, as well as developments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and battery swapping. By prioritizing investments in these areas, Shell E4 aims to empower energy entrepreneurs and facilitate the adoption of transformative technologies that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Peter van Giessel

Venture Principal

Robert Linck

CFO and Chief Investment Director

Geert van de Wouw

Managing Director and Vice President

Past deals in Electric Grid

Xcharge

Series C in 2023
XCharge is a prominent provider of high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, established in 2015. The company focuses on the design, manufacturing, and sales of advanced EV charging infrastructure, including its C6 and C7 series of DC fast chargers and the Net Zero Series, which integrates battery storage technology. XCharge aims to enhance the EV charging experience for energy companies, fleet operators, and parking lot managers across over 25 countries. By combining hardware and software solutions, the company seeks to maximize charging revenue while minimizing maintenance costs. Its innovative approach allows for scalable, cost-effective installations tailored for diverse grid conditions, facilitating a smoother transition to clean transportation in North America. With a team of experienced professionals, XCharge is dedicated to addressing the challenges of EV infrastructure and promoting sustainable energy practices.

ZeroAvia

Series B in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

AiDASH

Series B in 2021
AiDASH is making critical infrastructure industries climate resilient and sustainable. Using our satellite-first platform for grid inspection and monitoring, our AI applications enable electric and gas utilities and landowners to transform how they manage and maintain their assets. Our customers deliver ROI in their first year of deployment with reduced costs, improved reliability, and advancements in sustainability goals. AiDASH exists to safeguard critical infrastructure and secure the future of humanAIty™. Learn more at www.aidash.com.

Zypp Electric

Seed Round in 2021
Zypp Electric is an electric vehicle delivery service focused on last-mile logistics, aiming to transition e-commerce, grocery, medicine, and food deliveries to electric solutions. Through its innovative e-scooter sharing app, Zypp offers users a dockless transportation option, enabling them to locate e-scooters easily and access them via a subscription-based program. The platform not only provides a convenient and affordable alternative for on-demand deliveries but also emphasizes sustainability by minimizing emissions associated with traditional delivery methods. Zypp Electric has successfully established itself as a leader in the electric logistics space, achieving EBITDA positivity while promoting zero-emission practices in urban transportation.

ZeroAvia

Venture Round in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

Xcharge

Series B in 2021
XCharge is a prominent provider of high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, established in 2015. The company focuses on the design, manufacturing, and sales of advanced EV charging infrastructure, including its C6 and C7 series of DC fast chargers and the Net Zero Series, which integrates battery storage technology. XCharge aims to enhance the EV charging experience for energy companies, fleet operators, and parking lot managers across over 25 countries. By combining hardware and software solutions, the company seeks to maximize charging revenue while minimizing maintenance costs. Its innovative approach allows for scalable, cost-effective installations tailored for diverse grid conditions, facilitating a smoother transition to clean transportation in North America. With a team of experienced professionals, XCharge is dedicated to addressing the challenges of EV infrastructure and promoting sustainable energy practices.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2020
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

Salient Energy

Seed Round in 2019
Salient Energy is commercializing a revolutionary new battery based on research at the University of Waterloo. Their zinc-ion battery is perfectly suited, both technically and economically, for storing electricity in the grid. The company's proprietary cathode materials store energy in zinc in a way that has never been commercialized before – Salient Energy has made unique cathode materials that can actually incorporate zinc in their crystal lattice instead of just reacting on the surface. This allows the batteries to have a relatively high energy density. It also allows the user to use of traditional battery designs that are compatible with standard manufacturing equipment. This means that the cheaper, safer, and the longer-lasting battery can be made in existing battery factories around the world.

Innowatts

Series B in 2019
Innowatts, Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in software solutions for energy management. The company develops the PowerEASE platform, which focuses on load forecasting, energy risk optimization, and infrastructure planning. Innowatts leverages advanced data analytics and machine learning to assist energy retailers and utility companies in managing their operations effectively. Its eUtility technology platform utilizes data from over 34 million meters to enhance grid reliability and profitability while promoting sustainability. The company's customer base includes retail energy providers, regulated utility companies, regulatory boards, and residential communities, all benefiting from Innowatts' insights to improve customer relationships and adapt to the evolving energy landscape.
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