Statkraft Ventures

Statkraft Ventures is a corporate venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in Düsseldorf, Germany. As a subsidiary of Statkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy, it focuses on investing in early- and growth-stage companies within the energy transition and climate tech sectors. The firm seeks to partner with exceptional founders in Europe and North America, providing not only capital but also expertise to help accelerate the shift towards a more sustainable future. By concentrating on innovative solutions in energy and related segments, Statkraft Ventures aims to support the development of technologies that contribute to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability.

Steffen Funck

Managing Director

Stefan Hülsen

Managing Director

Alexander Küppers

Managing Director

Torgunn Oldeide

Investment Director

Cengiz Polat

Ventures CFO

Victoria Somdalen

Analyst

Odette Yga

Analyst

Past deals in Electric Grid

Electra.aero

Series B in 2025
Electra.aero is a manufacturer of hybrid-electric aircraft focused on sustainable urban and regional mobility. The company specializes in designing electric short takeoff and landing (STOL) airplanes that incorporate advanced technologies such as pilot assistance systems, powered lift, and distributed electric propulsion. These innovations enable efficient operation without the need for extensive ground charging infrastructure, allowing for rapid turnaround times in various environments. Electra.aero aims to provide safe, clean, quiet, convenient, and affordable transportation solutions, enhancing accessibility in both urban and regional settings. Additionally, the company offers services in aircraft certification, electric propulsor and acoustic testing, and production, supporting the development and deployment of its advanced aircraft.

Electra.aero

Venture Round in 2023
Electra.aero is a manufacturer of hybrid-electric aircraft focused on sustainable urban and regional mobility. The company specializes in designing electric short takeoff and landing (STOL) airplanes that incorporate advanced technologies such as pilot assistance systems, powered lift, and distributed electric propulsion. These innovations enable efficient operation without the need for extensive ground charging infrastructure, allowing for rapid turnaround times in various environments. Electra.aero aims to provide safe, clean, quiet, convenient, and affordable transportation solutions, enhancing accessibility in both urban and regional settings. Additionally, the company offers services in aircraft certification, electric propulsor and acoustic testing, and production, supporting the development and deployment of its advanced aircraft.

depsys

Series B in 2019
DEPsys is a Swiss technology company based in Puidoux, situated in the Lavaux region near Lake Geneva. The company specializes in developing modular power-grid systems that facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into traditional low-voltage electricity networks. DEPsys offers a network optimization platform that measures, monitors, and controls these power grids, helping energy providers manage the challenges posed by decentralized energy production and increasing demand. By providing innovative solutions, DEPsys aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of electricity distribution in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

depsys

Venture Round in 2018
DEPsys is a Swiss technology company based in Puidoux, situated in the Lavaux region near Lake Geneva. The company specializes in developing modular power-grid systems that facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into traditional low-voltage electricity networks. DEPsys offers a network optimization platform that measures, monitors, and controls these power grids, helping energy providers manage the challenges posed by decentralized energy production and increasing demand. By providing innovative solutions, DEPsys aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of electricity distribution in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Greenbird Integration Technology

Venture Round in 2016
Greenbird Integration Technology AS is a software and solutions company based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in Stavanger and Palo Alto. Founded in 2009, Greenbird specializes in IT advisory services and integration solutions for both public and private organizations across Europe. The company offers a platform known as Utilihive, designed as a domain-specific integration platform as a service (iPaaS) tailored for utilities, facilitating the digital transformation of smart grids, smart cities, and the industrial Internet of Things. Utilihive supports over 65 million clients in regions including Scandinavia, Germany, the UK, the Middle East, and the Far East. Greenbird also provides consulting services in strategic advisory, enterprise architecture, and solution design. In August 2023, Greenbird was acquired by GE Vernova, leading to the rebranding of its technology platform, now known as GridOS Connect, which serves as the foundation for the GridOS Data Fabric.

depsys

Series A in 2016
DEPsys is a Swiss technology company based in Puidoux, situated in the Lavaux region near Lake Geneva. The company specializes in developing modular power-grid systems that facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into traditional low-voltage electricity networks. DEPsys offers a network optimization platform that measures, monitors, and controls these power grids, helping energy providers manage the challenges posed by decentralized energy production and increasing demand. By providing innovative solutions, DEPsys aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of electricity distribution in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
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