Nualight
Venture Round in 2014
Nualight, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of LED lighting products tailored for retail, commercial, and industrial markets, with a particular focus on illuminating refrigerated displays for the global food retail sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Poland and Mexico, and maintains sales offices across Europe, North America, and Australasia. Nualight's innovative Vantium product series significantly reduces energy consumption in refrigerated displays by over 60%, enhancing product visibility and driving sales. The company leverages advanced LED technology to minimize carbon footprints and promote sustainability, while also providing a wide range of lighting solutions, including high bay, low bay, and spotlight products. With research and development centers in Europe, Nualight is recognized as a leading partner for food retailers worldwide, combining expertise in lighting technology with a commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable practices.
Nujira
Venture Round in 2014
Nujira is a company specializing in power amplifier technology for the wireless communications industry. They develop High Accuracy Tracking (HAT) Power Modulators designed to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of base stations, transmitters, and cellular terminals. Their technology supports various standards including 3G, evolved 3G, DVB, and WiMAX, enabling equipment vendors to create smaller, more cost-effective solutions that meet the growing demands of operators and broadcasters globally. Nujira holds over 200 patents related to envelope tracking technology, which is crucial for powering energy-efficient fourth-generation cellular devices.
Power Plus Communications
Series B in 2012
Power Plus Communications AG is a prominent provider of broadband powerline communications systems designed for smart grids, smart metering, and smart homes. Founded in 2001 and based in Mannheim, Germany, the company specializes in G4 broadband powerline systems, various types of modems, and voltage regulated distribution transformers. Their technology facilitates real-time data transfer from electronic meters to utilities via existing electricity grids, enhancing operational efficiency for smart metering and grid automation. Power Plus Communications also offers network management software to support the commercial operations of BPL networks, along with consultation and support on communications infrastructure. With a dedicated team of around 60 employees, the company serves utilities and distributed network operators across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, contributing to the advancement of smart energy solutions.
Orege
Private Equity Round in 2011
Orege is a company that specializes in innovative solutions for the treatment of complex effluents and sludge. It offers two proprietary technologies, SOFHYS and SLG, which are designed to address the needs of various sectors, including oil and gas, chemistry, municipal services, and agri-food. By focusing on effective treatment methods, Orege aims to provide sustainable and efficient solutions for managing challenging waste materials.
NEURA Energy Systems
Venture Round in 2011
NEURA GmbH, founded in 1979 and based in Regau, Austria, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance heat pumps for commercial and residential applications. The company is focused on renewable technology and produces smart grid-enabled heat pumps, contributing to energy efficiency and sustainability.
Nujira
Venture Round in 2011
Nujira is a company specializing in power amplifier technology for the wireless communications industry. They develop High Accuracy Tracking (HAT) Power Modulators designed to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of base stations, transmitters, and cellular terminals. Their technology supports various standards including 3G, evolved 3G, DVB, and WiMAX, enabling equipment vendors to create smaller, more cost-effective solutions that meet the growing demands of operators and broadcasters globally. Nujira holds over 200 patents related to envelope tracking technology, which is crucial for powering energy-efficient fourth-generation cellular devices.
Enecsys Limited is a company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of advanced solar micro inverters and monitoring systems. These products are designed to convert direct current (DC) from solar modules into clean alternating current (AC) for integration into the electricity grid. Enecsys micro inverters are known for their ability to maximize energy harvest, enhance safety, and provide improved reliability and performance monitoring. The company's monitoring system allows for real-time tracking of each photovoltaic module's performance through a robust wireless communication network that connects to the Internet. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Enecsys also maintains sales and support offices in Germany, the USA, and Taiwan, serving both residential and commercial markets.
Nualight
Venture Round in 2010
Nualight, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of LED lighting products tailored for retail, commercial, and industrial markets, with a particular focus on illuminating refrigerated displays for the global food retail sector. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Poland and Mexico, and maintains sales offices across Europe, North America, and Australasia. Nualight's innovative Vantium product series significantly reduces energy consumption in refrigerated displays by over 60%, enhancing product visibility and driving sales. The company leverages advanced LED technology to minimize carbon footprints and promote sustainability, while also providing a wide range of lighting solutions, including high bay, low bay, and spotlight products. With research and development centers in Europe, Nualight is recognized as a leading partner for food retailers worldwide, combining expertise in lighting technology with a commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable practices.
Metallkraft AS
Convertible Note in 2010
Metallkraft AS processes and recovers silicon carbide, polyethylene glycol, and SiSiCar from spent cutting fluid employed in the production of silicon wafers by the solar and integrated circuitry industries. Its products include slurry recovery, SIC, and glycol; and SiSiCar, a silicon carbide.
Enerqos
Venture Round in 2009
Enerqos S.p.A. is an Italian company specializing in energy efficiency solutions and the development of photovoltaic plants. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Milan, the company offers a wide range of services, including the design and installation of lighting solutions, gas and biomass boilers, cogeneration systems, refrigeration systems, electric motors, inverters, and heat pumps. Enerqos also designs anaerobic digestion systems and industrial roofs, and it manages solar farms. In addition, the company provides operation and maintenance services, which encompass energy consumption data analysis, feasibility studies, project implementation, and energy solution monitoring. Enerqos serves various sectors, including agriculture, banking, healthcare, hospitality, logistics, and education. The company has a significant presence in Italy and operates in Greece, France, Israel, San Francisco, and Shanghai, having installed nearly 100MW of solar capacity and providing maintenance services for over 110MW of solar PV installations.
Power Plus Communications
Series A in 2008
Power Plus Communications AG is a prominent provider of broadband powerline communications systems designed for smart grids, smart metering, and smart homes. Founded in 2001 and based in Mannheim, Germany, the company specializes in G4 broadband powerline systems, various types of modems, and voltage regulated distribution transformers. Their technology facilitates real-time data transfer from electronic meters to utilities via existing electricity grids, enhancing operational efficiency for smart metering and grid automation. Power Plus Communications also offers network management software to support the commercial operations of BPL networks, along with consultation and support on communications infrastructure. With a dedicated team of around 60 employees, the company serves utilities and distributed network operators across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, contributing to the advancement of smart energy solutions.
SulfurCell
Private Equity Round in 2008
SulfurCell is a German developer and manufacturer of thin-film, electricity-generating solar modules. Sulfurcell's thin-film modules have demonstrated some of the highest energy conversion efficiencies for thin-film PV. Sulfurcell's product also offers scalability — a crucial component for high-volume supply — bringing the solar industry one step closer to mainstream applications.