VSB Group
Acquisition in 2024
VSB Holding GmbH is a renewable energy company based in Dresden, Germany, specializing in the development and installation of wind farms and solar photovoltaic power plants. Founded in 1996, the company offers a range of project development services, including wind and solar energy projects, project acquisitions, storage solutions, and repowering services. In addition to development, VSB Holding provides comprehensive energy farm management services, encompassing planning, construction, operational management, maintenance, and dismantling. The company has expanded its presence across Europe, with offices in multiple countries including France, Poland, Romania, Finland, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Croatia, and Tunisia. Formerly known as WSB Neue Energien GmbH, the company rebranded to VSB Holding GmbH in September 2016.
We design and manufacture 3D-printed wind- Solar turbines, specifically tailored for off-grid rural communities, estates, and industrial areas in Nigeria. By using recycled materials, we create cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable energy solutions that are easy to deploy and scalable.
TotalEnergies & Adani Green Energy - Joint Venture
Corporate Round in 2024
TotalEnergies & Adani Green Energy - Joint Venture formed to produce solar power.
SN Power
Acquisition in 2024
SN Power operates as an independent power producer focused on hydropower in emerging markets. It acquires, develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects globally, with a multinational team supporting operations across Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, and Europe.
HysetCo is an innovative hydrogen mobility start-up based in Saint-Denis, France, focused on advancing zero-emission transportation solutions. The company specializes in providing hydrogen vehicles for urban mobility and has developed a comprehensive integrated mobility solution to facilitate the transition to hydrogen. In addition to offering a network of hydrogen distribution stations, HysetCo delivers a complete turnkey solution for its clients that encompasses vehicle procurement, maintenance, repair, insurance, and training. By addressing various aspects of hydrogen mobility, HysetCo aims to support clients in adopting environmentally friendly transportation alternatives.
Talos Low Carbon Solutions
Acquisition in 2024
Talos Low Carbon Solutions (TLCS) is an early-stage American firm focused on carbon capture and storage.
Kyon Energy
Acquisition in 2024
Kyon Energy, based in Munich, specializes in manufacturing semiconductors for renewable energy infrastructure. The company develops and sells battery storage projects that enhance grid stability, contributing to a sustainable and independent renewable energy supply. Additionally, Kyon offers energy optimization software solutions to improve efficiency and facilitate the integration of diverse revenue paths for energy companies.
Ampersand
Venture Round in 2023
Ampersand is a company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that specializes in the manufacture of affordable electric vehicles and charging systems tailored for the three million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. The company aims to enhance mass-market electric mobility by providing a battery swap network and an operating system that facilitates sustainable transport solutions. By making electric mobility accessible and affordable, Ampersand not only improves the livelihoods of drivers but also contributes to environmental sustainability. As of January 2024, the company's customer base has expanded to 2,000 users, who collectively cover 1.5 million kilometers weekly in Nairobi and Kigali.
Dsflow
Acquisition in 2023
Dsflow is a technology company specializing in real-time energy portfolio management. It develops software for energy buyers, producers, and traders, offering features like metered data collection, deal capture, forecast management, and contract management. This enables businesses to record and monitor their energy portfolios transparently.
Xlinks
Corporate Round in 2023
Xlinks is a UK-based company focused on developing renewable energy generation projects, primarily solar and wind farms. Its mission is to facilitate the transition towards low-carbon economies by providing sustainable energy solutions, thereby assisting clients in reducing their carbon footprint and achieving net-zero emission targets.
Ombrea
Acquisition in 2023
Ombrea is a French company based in Aix-en-Provence, focused on developing climate-control solutions for crops sensitive to weather fluctuations. Founded in 2016 and previously known as Agrivolta SA, Ombrea has created an automated intelligent shade system that uses artificial intelligence to adapt to the specific needs of various crops. This innovative tool collects real-time weather data through installed sensors and creates a microclimate above the fields, helping farmers to mitigate the impacts of climate change and maintain production yields. By providing a means to protect crops from adverse weather conditions, Ombrea supports sustainable agricultural practices in an era of global warming.
Zhero
Corporate Round in 2023
Zhero is a developer of green and clean energy projects based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company specializes in various areas, including renewables, hydrogen and its derivatives, interconnections, energy storage, and project repurposing. By focusing on these sectors, Zhero aims to assist clients in achieving net-zero carbon emissions and advancing global decarbonization objectives.
Total Eren
Acquisition in 2023
Total Eren is an independent power producer specializing in the development, financing, investment, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects worldwide. The company focuses on solar, hydro, and wind energy, aiming to meet the growing demand for sustainable power. With a gross capacity of 3,500 megawatts in operation or under construction, Total Eren is actively engaged in various regions, including Europe, Central and South Asia, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. By targeting markets where renewable energy presents a viable solution, Total Eren contributes to the global transition towards sustainable energy sources.
NextDecade is a Houston-based company specializing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) development. It focuses on the construction and operation of LNG export facilities, with its flagship project being the Rio Grande LNG terminal in Brownsville, Texas. The company aims to provide reliable access to low-cost natural gas from various basins, including the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale.
Ductor
Corporate Round in 2023
Ductor is a Finnish biotechnology company focused on addressing climate change and food sustainability challenges through innovative technology. It has developed proprietary and patented methods for biologically producing ammonia and phosphates from recycled materials. This technology can be integrated into various applications, including algae farming, to enhance nutrient supply and energy production. Ductor has achieved a significant milestone by initiating industrial-scale production, with its first implementation designed to augment existing biogas facilities, thereby improving their economic viability. The company aims to provide sustainable organic fertilizers and renewable energy, supporting farmers and food producers in maintaining healthy soils and promoting ecological farming practices.
45-8 Energy
Seed Round in 2022
45-8 Energy SAS is a company based in Metz, France, established in 2017, specializing in the exploration and production of helium. The firm focuses on eco-friendly helium extraction, catering to various industries that utilize this resource. In addition to its exploration projects, 45-8 Energy provides oil and gas consulting services, assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of energy resources. The company conducts subsurface exploration and engages in research and development to identify helium and associated resources, aiming to create a sustainable local helium supply chain in the European market. Through its initiatives, 45-8 Energy seeks to reduce the environmental impact associated with helium sourcing.
Adani Green Energy
Secondary Market in 2022
Adani Green Energy is a renewable energy company that develops, builds, operates, and maintains solar and wind farm projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government-backed corporations, contributing to India's clean energy transition and the expansion of renewable power capacity.
Clearway Energy Group
Secondary Market in 2022
Clearway Energy Group operates as a renewable energy developer, focusing on utility-scale wind and solar assets, community solar projects, and energy storage systems. With its affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., it manages over 8 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the U.S., offsetting approximately 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually.
H2 MOBILITY
Venture Round in 2022
H2 MOBILITY is a hydrogen filling station operator that offers consulting, planning, and construction services for hydrogen stations.
East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Acquisition in 2022
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a company focused on the transportation of oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields. The firm operates a pipeline that transfers crude oil overland to the Tanzanian port of Tanga, facilitating access to global markets. By connecting these significant oil reserves in Uganda to maritime transport facilities in Tanzania, EACOP plays a critical role in enhancing the export capacity of Ugandan oil resources. The strategic route not only supports the economic growth of both countries but also promotes the efficient distribution of crude oil to international consumers.
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
ZOLA Electric
Venture Round in 2021
ZOLA Electric specializes in providing off-grid solar solutions, primarily serving African markets. It offers solar home kits through leasing or sales, targeting individual households and businesses in rural communities across Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012, ZOLA Electric operates from Arusha, Tanzania with an additional office in San Francisco, California.
Chargetrip
Seed Round in 2021
Chargetrip is a leading smart electric vehicle (EV) routing platform that specializes in providing seamless navigation and predictive route planning for the electric mobility market. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including charge point operators, fleet operators, original equipment manufacturers, telematics providers, and mobility service providers. Chargetrip's platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and over 15 dynamic variables to calculate the real-time range of more than 260 EV models. It computes optimal routes that include strategically placed charging stations, tailored to the specific vehicle and journey requirements. Additionally, the platform incorporates predictive models to optimize travel time and costs, enhancing the overall EV driving experience. With an easy-to-integrate API, Chargetrip supports a growing user base of over 175,000 EV drivers monthly, representing approximately 10% of all EVs in Europe.
LevelTen Energy
Series C in 2021
LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.
Bluecharge
Acquisition in 2021
Bluecharge operates Singapore's largest electric vehicle charging network, building the infrastructure to support the country's transition to electric mobility. The company provides a network of 1,500 charging points that serves private vehicles and car-sharing services, enabling car owners to switch from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles.
Onto offers an electric vehicle subscription service, providing insurance, breakdown cover, charging solutions, and road tax in a single, hassle-free package. Founded in 2017, the company is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Circulor Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based traceability system for industrial supply chains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Circulor serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery producers, commodity traders, and miners. The company's innovative platform leverages blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the traceability and due diligence processes in raw material sourcing. By tracking materials, emissions, and compliance throughout the supply chain, Circulor enables its customers to secure deliveries, manage payments, and verify the provenance of their raw materials, supporting their sustainability and responsible sourcing objectives.
Freyr Energy
Venture Round in 2021
Freyr Energy is a solar solutions provider in India offering full-service solar rooftops, pumps, and microgrids. The company designs and installs cost-effective solar systems, provides energy generation monitoring and troubleshooting, and aims to reduce electricity bills while improving profitability for customers. Founded in 2014 by Saurabh Marda and Radhika Choudary and based in Andhra Pradesh, Freyr Energy focuses on making solar energy simple, accessible, and affordable for commercial and residential clients.
Ampersand
Venture Round in 2021
Ampersand is a company based in Kigali, Rwanda, that specializes in the manufacture of affordable electric vehicles and charging systems tailored for the three million motorcycle taxi drivers in East Africa. The company aims to enhance mass-market electric mobility by providing a battery swap network and an operating system that facilitates sustainable transport solutions. By making electric mobility accessible and affordable, Ampersand not only improves the livelihoods of drivers but also contributes to environmental sustainability. As of January 2024, the company's customer base has expanded to 2,000 users, who collectively cover 1.5 million kilometers weekly in Nairobi and Kigali.
SHYFT Power Solutions
Seed Round in 2021
SHYFT Power Solutions develops an integrated hardware and software platform to monitor, manage, and control distributed energy resources from mobile and cloud interfaces. Its core offering, the SHYFT system, combines a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch to enable IoT-driven energy management that automatically transitions between the grid and backup sources. The company provides software that allows users to monitor, meter, and control power sources across sites, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial deployments. SHYFT focuses on industrial IoT and the orchestration of distributed energy resources to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and cost savings, with initiatives to expand decentralized power systems in markets with unreliable infrastructure.
Deep Branch Biotechnology
Series A in 2021
Deep Branch Biotechnology Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, specializes in carbon recycling services aimed at creating sustainable food ingredients. The company employs a proprietary gas fermentation platform that utilizes clean and renewable carbon and energy sources to produce bio-based products for the food and feed markets. By focusing on customer-driven research and development, Deep Branch rapidly delivers high-quality ingredients while collaborating with local providers to ensure sustainable input supplies and support local economies. Its approach includes integrating with carbon dioxide suppliers to deploy its technology efficiently, contributing to a reduction in carbon footprints by up to 60% compared to traditional alternatives. This innovative model allows Deep Branch to create locally-produced ingredients that require no arable land and minimal water, effectively addressing climate change and biodiversity loss while ensuring that consumers do not have to compromise on nutrition or quality.
Adani Green Energy
Acquisition in 2021
Adani Green Energy is a renewable energy company that develops, builds, operates, and maintains solar and wind farm projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government-backed corporations, contributing to India's clean energy transition and the expansion of renewable power capacity.
Solstice
Venture Round in 2021
Solstice facilitates shared solar energy solutions, aggregating consumer demand and connecting households with community solar projects. Founded in 2016, it aims to increase access to affordable renewable energy regardless of income or credit score.
Fonroche Biogaz
Acquisition in 2021
Fonroche Biogaz designs, builds and operates anaerobic-digestion units in France. The company has industrial and technological expertise across the whole renewable gas value chain and an installed capacity of close to 500 gigawatt hours
Digital Energy Solutions
Acquisition in 2020
Digital Energy Solutions is a joint venture between the BMW Group and the Viessmann Group, based in Munich, Germany. The company specializes in energy supply management services, providing a range of solutions including charging infrastructure, electricity market services, energy storage, and generation of electricity and heat. These offerings are designed to meet the needs of both private and public sector clients, supporting the transition to sustainable energy practices.
Angaza is a technology company established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a comprehensive pay-as-you-go platform designed for businesses that manufacture and distribute products in emerging markets. By digitizing the complex operations of last-mile distribution, Angaza enables these companies to offer affordable, life-changing products such as solar lights and clean cookstoves to off-grid consumers who lack access to traditional banking services. The platform supports integrated cloud-based software, a mobile application, and Internet of Things device integrations, allowing clients to extend consumer financing plans to unbanked individuals in rural areas. Angaza's mission is to promote financial inclusion and combat poverty by ensuring universal access to essential products and services.
Hyzon Fuel Cell
Venture Round in 2020
Hyzon Motors Inc is a manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, specializing in heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, and buses, including city and coach models. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Honeoye Falls, New York, the company operates on a global scale, servicing markets in North America, Europe, China, and Australasia. Hyzon is committed to addressing the demand for zero-emission vehicles by integrating its advanced fuel cell and electric propulsion technologies into established vehicle platforms. In addition to vehicle manufacturing, the company is actively involved in developing a clean hydrogen supply ecosystem, collaborating with partners across the entire value chain, from feedstocks and production to dispensing and financing. This approach positions Hyzon to potentially expand its offerings to include light-duty commercial vehicles in the future.
SparkMeter
Series A in 2020
SparkMeter develops smart electricity metering systems and grid management software for underserved markets. Its products include residential and commercial meters, along with software solutions that enhance grid efficiency, enable prepaid billing, and facilitate remote monitoring. Founded in 2012, SparkMeter operates from Washington D.C. and Nairobi, Kenya.
Volta Charging
Series C in 2020
Volta Charging is a company that designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Volta focuses on enhancing the accessibility of electric vehicle charging by strategically placing stations in high-traffic areas where consumers are active. The company collaborates with sponsor brands to fund its charging infrastructure, effectively turning these stations into valuable marketing and advertising spaces. By doing so, Volta not only supports the shift from combustion-powered vehicles to electric mobility but also helps its partners engage with consumers at critical moments in the purchasing process. This innovative approach positions Volta as a significant player in the evolving landscape of electric vehicle infrastructure.
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing data-driven applications for public transportation. The company offers a comprehensive platform designed to enhance operational mobility and efficiency for transit agencies by unifying public transit data across various departments and stakeholders. Swiftly's platform integrates seamlessly with existing transit hardware and provides essential features such as GTFS and TransXchange data, location and operator information, on-board data, real-time passenger information, and historical data analytics. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly aims to improve transit system performance and service reliability for transportation agencies, residents, and governments. Originally known as Swyft Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Swiftly, Inc. in January 2016 and was incorporated in 2014.
Circulor
Venture Round in 2020
Circulor Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based traceability system for industrial supply chains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Circulor serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery producers, commodity traders, and miners. The company's innovative platform leverages blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to enhance the traceability and due diligence processes in raw material sourcing. By tracking materials, emissions, and compliance throughout the supply chain, Circulor enables its customers to secure deliveries, manage payments, and verify the provenance of their raw materials, supporting their sustainability and responsible sourcing objectives.
Lüla is a mobility platform designed to facilitate seamless commuting for corporate employees by connecting them to private shared shuttles. The company partners with verified third-party shuttle operators, utilizing a driver app to optimize passenger pickups along designated routes. Passengers can request, pay for, and track their rides in real-time using Lüla's commuter app, which also allows for ticketless transit. The platform enhances the commuting experience by digitalizing mobility, streamlining trip planning, reporting incidents, and offering various transport options. Lüla operates on a business-to-business and business-to-business-to-consumer model, aiming to provide a convenient and efficient transit solution for corporate commuters.
OnTruck
Venture Round in 2020
OnTruck is a digital platform that connects businesses with freight carriers to facilitate the regional transport of palletized goods. By leveraging advanced technologies, it offers a straightforward and transparent pricing system that allows companies to obtain immediate quotes and schedule shipments in under two minutes. OnTruck operates primarily in Spain and the United Kingdom, focusing on urban areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, and London. The service supports both immediate and scheduled deliveries, including options for 24-hour and 48-hour service, ensuring that palletized goods can be picked up promptly. OnTruck's platform is designed to optimize the use of industrial vehicles by generating efficient routes, thereby reducing empty kilometers and enhancing overall transport efficiency. Its competitive pricing can be up to 50% lower than traditional market rates, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking reliable freight services.
Adani Green Energy
Post in 2020
Adani Green Energy is a renewable energy company that develops, builds, operates, and maintains solar and wind farm projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government-backed corporations, contributing to India's clean energy transition and the expansion of renewable power capacity.
Chargetrip
Series A in 2020
Chargetrip is a leading smart electric vehicle (EV) routing platform that specializes in providing seamless navigation and predictive route planning for the electric mobility market. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including charge point operators, fleet operators, original equipment manufacturers, telematics providers, and mobility service providers. Chargetrip's platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and over 15 dynamic variables to calculate the real-time range of more than 260 EV models. It computes optimal routes that include strategically placed charging stations, tailored to the specific vehicle and journey requirements. Additionally, the platform incorporates predictive models to optimize travel time and costs, enhancing the overall EV driving experience. With an easy-to-integrate API, Chargetrip supports a growing user base of over 175,000 EV drivers monthly, representing approximately 10% of all EVs in Europe.
Promethean Power Systems
Series B in 2020
Promethean Power Systems, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing refrigeration systems tailored for cold-storage and milk chilling applications, particularly in off-grid and partially electrified regions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, with an office in Pune, India, the company provides a range of products including milk chillers, cold storage units, solar add-ons, and smart monitoring solutions. Its innovative systems are aimed at dairy processors and individual farmers, helping them to reduce spoilage and enhance the quality of milk collected from rural areas. By enabling the preservation of milk at the village level, Promethean's technology not only lowers transportation costs for processors but also increases farmer incomes. The refrigeration systems are designed to operate on grid power and are equipped with a generator backup, with plans to incorporate thermal battery storage for greater efficiency in the future.
GridBeyond
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2007, GridBeyond specializes in smart grid optimization solutions. Its platform comprises on-site hardware, cloud-based software, hybrid battery systems, demand network, and client-facing energy portal. Utilizing machine learning technology, the platform connects, controls, and automates energy demand across various sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, metals, plastics, paper, food, transport, and logistics.
Powerhive
Series B in 2019
Powerhive Inc. is a company focused on facilitating rural electrification projects in energy access markets globally. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Powerhive offers a suite of technology platforms designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of microgrid operations. Its flagship product, Honeycomb, is a cloud-based software platform that automates account management, monitors microgrid operations remotely, and performs real-time data analytics. Other key offerings include Asali, a smart meter for off-grid applications, and SWARM, a tool for site selection and customer identification. Powerhive also provides extensive services in project development and management, covering aspects such as market feasibility studies, site selection, pilot deployments, design, customer acquisition, and on-site training. The company is committed to delivering affordable and reliable electricity to off-grid communities, enabling users to power small appliances and support income-generating activities.
Booster is a mobile energy delivery company based in San Mateo, California, that focuses on decarbonizing last-mile delivery. Established in 2015, it provides a full-service gas station on wheels, allowing customers to refuel their vehicles at any location via a mobile application. This innovative approach has enabled over 120,000 customers and more than 300 businesses to save significant time and resources, with reported savings of over eight million miles driven and four million pounds of CO2 emissions avoided. By streamlining fuel delivery, Booster helps businesses reclaim more than 31,000 labor hours annually, while also reducing wear and tear on vehicles and minimizing fueling costs.
LevelTen Energy
Series B in 2019
LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.
Heetch is a ride-sharing company based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. It operates a mobile application that connects users with drivers for late-night transportation, providing an alternative to traditional taxis. The platform also offers music streaming for users during their rides. Heetch is active in France, Belgium, and Morocco, facilitating thousands of daily rides. The company is backed by several investors, including Cathay Innovation, Total Ventures, and Felix Capital.
Otonohm
Venture Round in 2019
They design nomad energy solutions (like backpack) for recharging all connected mobile devices (laptop, cameras, smartphones, speakers, fans, coolers, etc .....) in 5, 12 and 230 v. The batteries being recharged with photovoltaic solutions (also on wall sockets!). They also have plans for clean energy solutions for camping, for hiking. They develop innovative solutions for "e.mobilité" / kickscooters, bikes, skates, etc ...
Be:Mo
Corporate Round in 2019
Mobility Growth Platform.
Be:Mo enables all mobility players driver growth and profitability through APIs based services.
Mobility services and technology requires users to switch to and adopt new habits : should it be charging vehicles, selecting the relevant fuel, understanding their energy mix, finding parking location, receiving deliveries, leasing or renting plug-in hybrid and or electric vehicles.
Also, users more and more got used to new user experience set by technology companies, that makes it easy for them to adopt new digitised services.
Be:Mo connects the dots : the need to increase mobility services adoption growth rates, while enabling fully digitised experience.
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
PEG is an asset financing company based in Accra, Ghana, that specializes in providing affordable solar energy solutions to off-grid households in West Africa. Founded in 2013 by Hugh Whalan and Nate Heller, PEG offers a Pay As You Go financing model that enables customers to acquire solar home systems, which enhance their quality of life by providing reliable lighting, mobile phone charging, and access to appliances like radios and televisions. By facilitating the transition from traditional, polluting fuels such as kerosene to sustainable solar energy, PEG empowers its customers to invest in clean technology while reducing their ongoing energy costs. The company's operations extend to countries including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal, where it addresses the energy needs of underserved communities.
Zetu Africa is a social enterprise that designs and manufactures innovative school bags. Their flagship product, Seatpack, transforms into a mobile bamboo classroom chair with a writing surface, enabling primary school children in low-income communities to read and write in more comfortable and dignified conditions, both indoors and outdoors. The bag also includes a solar-powered light for studying after dark and menstrual kits for adolescent girls. Additionally, it incorporates a wearable device to track school attendance and lesson quality, fostering consistent school attendance and learning progress.
Grab is a Southeast Asia-based mobile platform that integrates ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services, connecting drivers, merchants, and customers through a single app. It operates in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, and holds a leading market share in ride-hailing and food delivery, with 89% of revenue derived from these core businesses. The company also offers payments, consumer loans, and enterprise financial services. It charges commissions to both riders and merchants as it links them with consumers. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, Grab is headquartered in Singapore and maintains offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam. In 2024, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia together contributed more than 70% of revenue.
SWAPafrica is an online platform where you can swap your skills, goods and services in exchange for the skills, goods and services.
Synova
Acquisition in 2019
Synova is in manufacturing high-performance recycled polypropylene for the automotive sector.
Synova produces 20,000 tonnes per year of polypropylene that meets the highest quality standards of original equipment manufacturers and automakers from recycled plastics.
Elroy Air
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Elroy Air is a San Francisco-based aerospace company specializing in autonomous cargo delivery. It operates an aerial system featuring rotor-based vertical takeoff and landing, transitioning to wing-based cruise flight for long-range deliveries. The company serves commercial, humanitarian aid, and military applications.
Oncochain
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Oncochain is focused on developing a real-world data platform specifically for oncology, aimed at standardizing and aggregating anonymized data from cancer patients. This platform facilitates the generation of valuable analytics that support research initiatives for pharmaceutical companies and enhance value-based care for healthcare providers. Utilizing a proprietary web-based electronic health record system tailored for oncology, Oncochain creates operational data repositories that streamline the flow of information between providers and improve the skills of oncology professionals. The company significantly contributes to research by reducing recruitment times for clinical trials and establishing frameworks for multi-centric study design and implementation. Through its software-as-a-service analytics tool, Oncochain delivers essential real-world data insights to clients, including cancer centers, clinicians, and life sciences organizations, thereby accelerating research and optimizing treatment outcomes.
Sunfire is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing systems for renewable industrial gas and fuel production. It focuses on creating substitutes for fossil fuels, such as mineral oil and natural gas, through innovative technologies like electrolyzers and solid oxide cells. These systems convert renewable electrical energy from sources like wind farms, hydropower plants, and photovoltaic systems into fuels and gases, including renewable hydrogen and syngas. By enabling the chemical, fuel, and steel industries to transition away from fossil energy, Sunfire aims to provide sustainable energy solutions that are available whenever needed, thus integrating renewable energy into existing infrastructures.
G7
Private Equity Round in 2018
G7 is a company that specializes in fleet management systems aimed at optimizing the transportation ecosystem. With a significant installation base of 800,000 cargo vehicles across China, G7 utilizes proprietary hardware devices to gather and analyze data for logistics companies and drivers. The company's platform enables businesses to locate and monitor transportation vehicles, track driver behaviors, and estimate departure and arrival times. Additionally, G7 provides detailed insights on route optimization, fuel consumption, and cargo conditions, such as temperature and humidity, which helps corporate clients and business owners enhance the efficiency of their transportation networks.
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
MTPV Power Corporation, established in 2003 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in innovative clean energy solutions. The company focuses on developing Micron-gap ThermalPhotoVoltaics (MTPV) technology, originally researched at MIT and Draper Laboratory before being brought under MTPV Power's umbrella. Their core product is semiconductor chips designed to convert waste heat from various sources into usable electricity, benefiting industrial businesses by enhancing productivity while reducing energy costs.
G2Mobility
Acquisition in 2018
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, G2Mobility specializes in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company offers energy management systems and provides accessible networks of charging stations, enabling clients to adopt sustainable mobility by efficiently managing charge points.
Cosmo Tech
Series B in 2018
Cosmo Tech is a global technology company founded in 2010 by Michel Morvan and Hugues de Bantel, based in Lyon, France. Originally known as The CoSMo Company, it specializes in modeling and simulating complex systems across various industries. The company's innovative software transforms raw data into organized knowledge, enabling clients to gain clear insights and run simulations on multiple scenarios to evaluate decision outcomes. This capability supports C-suite executives in making optimal business decisions in complex environments. Over the years, Cosmo Tech has garnered industry recognition, including accolades from Gartner and EY, and has expanded its operations to North America, establishing a presence in San Francisco. With a diverse team of over 70 employees, the company continues to serve clients in both Europe and North America.
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
Waykonect
Acquisition in 2018
Waykonect is a Lille-based software company that develops connected-car platform solutions for corporate fleet management. Its offerings include a mobile app and web platform to monitor fleets in real time, locate each vehicle, and anticipate maintenance needs and potential breakdowns to reduce operating costs. The platform supports managing vehicles, drivers, and routes, and provides internet-enabled connectivity that can share connectivity among devices inside and outside the vehicle, improving efficiency and oversight.
SHYFT Power Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
SHYFT Power Solutions develops an integrated hardware and software platform to monitor, manage, and control distributed energy resources from mobile and cloud interfaces. Its core offering, the SHYFT system, combines a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch to enable IoT-driven energy management that automatically transitions between the grid and backup sources. The company provides software that allows users to monitor, meter, and control power sources across sites, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial deployments. SHYFT focuses on industrial IoT and the orchestration of distributed energy resources to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and cost savings, with initiatives to expand decentralized power systems in markets with unreliable infrastructure.
OnTruck is a digital platform that connects businesses with freight carriers to facilitate the regional transport of palletized goods. By leveraging advanced technologies, it offers a straightforward and transparent pricing system that allows companies to obtain immediate quotes and schedule shipments in under two minutes. OnTruck operates primarily in Spain and the United Kingdom, focusing on urban areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, and London. The service supports both immediate and scheduled deliveries, including options for 24-hour and 48-hour service, ensuring that palletized goods can be picked up promptly. OnTruck's platform is designed to optimize the use of industrial vehicles by generating efficient routes, thereby reducing empty kilometers and enhancing overall transport efficiency. Its competitive pricing can be up to 50% lower than traditional market rates, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking reliable freight services.
Clean Energy Fuels
Post in 2018
Clean Energy Fuels is the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, serving over 35,000 vehicles daily at approximately 500 fueling stations across the United States and Canada. The company specializes in building and operating compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, manufacturing CNG and LNG equipment, and developing renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities.
Direct Energie
Acquisition in 2018
Direct Energie is a major player in the electricity and gas market, present in France and Belgium.
Direct Energie provides the individuals who have, since the opening of the market in 2007, made the choice of an alternative energy supplier. Also, Direct Energie provides nearly 260,000 professional customers (craftsmen, tradesmen, freelancers) and businesses, regardless of the number of sites (SMEs, retail networks, bank branches or relay offices), as well as consumers. industrial. Moreover, Direct Energie currently supplies nearly 100,000 municipalities and communities in France. The Group is steadily strengthening its position in this customer segment with, in particular, the signing of a contract with SIPPEREC (Syndicat Intercommunal de la Périphérie de Paris for Electricity and Communication Networks), the SDEC (Syndicat Intercommunal de Paris). energies of Calvados), the Métropole de Grenoble or public institutions such as the Grand Port Maritime du Havre.
SHYFT Power Solutions
Venture Round in 2018
SHYFT Power Solutions develops an integrated hardware and software platform to monitor, manage, and control distributed energy resources from mobile and cloud interfaces. Its core offering, the SHYFT system, combines a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch to enable IoT-driven energy management that automatically transitions between the grid and backup sources. The company provides software that allows users to monitor, meter, and control power sources across sites, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial deployments. SHYFT focuses on industrial IoT and the orchestration of distributed energy resources to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and cost savings, with initiatives to expand decentralized power systems in markets with unreliable infrastructure.
Ionic Materials
Series C in 2018
Ionic Materials, Inc. is a Woburn, Massachusetts-based company that specializes in the development of solid polymer electrolyte materials for batteries. Founded in 1986, the company leverages a technology team with extensive expertise in polymer science and electrochemistry to create a groundbreaking polymer electrolyte that enhances battery safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness. This innovation challenges traditional battery design, which often requires trade-offs among safety, cost, and performance. Ionic Materials aims to address the needs of various industries by providing solutions that enable original equipment manufacturers and other manufacturers to innovate and meet market demands without the burden of developing new materials independently. By collaborating with core partners in the battery industry, Ionic is focused on bringing its advanced technology to market.
Founded in 2009, Stem provides energy storage solutions and software for businesses to manage energy costs effectively. It offers Athena, a proprietary software using big data and machine learning to optimize energy usage. Stem also deploys distributed batteries in commercial buildings and sells its solutions to various industries.
ZOLA Electric
Series D in 2018
ZOLA Electric specializes in providing off-grid solar solutions, primarily serving African markets. It offers solar home kits through leasing or sales, targeting individual households and businesses in rural communities across Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012, ZOLA Electric operates from Arusha, Tanzania with an additional office in San Francisco, California.
Octillion Power Systems
Venture Round in 2018
Octillion specializes in advanced lithium-ion batteries for industrial applications and electric vehicles. Its products undergo rigorous design processes, including thermal modeling and integrated battery management systems, ensuring high-quality energy storage solutions.
Mandulis Energy
Venture Round in 2017
Mandulis Energy develops and operates renewable energy projects aimed at expanding energy access in emerging markets. The company focuses on reliable, sustainable, and affordable cleantech solutions and specializes in thermochemical conversion of solid biomass in a low-oxygen environment to produce synthetic gas for industrial use, supporting the deployment of cleaner energy services in developing regions.
EREN RE
Funding Round in 2017
EREN is the first group dedicated to natural resource efficiency. It was founded in 2012 by Pâris Mouratoglou and David Corchia with EUR 600 million equity. Through its different subsidiaries and activities, EREN offers reliable solutions to its clients and partners alike, enabling them to profitably rationalize their consumption of natural resources.
Greenflex
Acquisition in 2017
Greenflex is an energy company based in Paris, Ile-de-France, that focuses on restoring the environment and addressing global climate challenges. Founded in 2009, the company designs and accelerates the implementation of solutions aimed at achieving environmental and societal excellence. Greenflex provides a range of environmental management services that help businesses integrate sustainable development into their operations. These services include consulting on sustainable development, environmental management, carbon management, and outsourcing related to sustainability initiatives. By supporting their clients in adopting transformative practices, Greenflex plays a vital role in guiding businesses toward more restorative models.
Maersk Oil
Acquisition in 2017
Maersk Oil is an international oil and gas company that engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources across various countries. In 2016, the company achieved an entitlement production of 313,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with operations in Denmark, the UK, Norway, Kazakhstan, the US Gulf of Mexico, and Algeria. Maersk Oil is actively involved in exploration and development projects in emerging markets, including Angola, Kenya, Brazil, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, alongside its established production activities. The company's focus on property development and production services underlines its commitment to meeting global energy demands.
Touch Group
Seed Round in 2017
Touch Group provides a single-account, multichannel, and modular payment solution. Their device manages all the transactional needs of their customers. They offer payment acceptance, digital credit, real-time reporting, service distribution, mass payments, invoicing, cash-flow management, money transfer, and intercontinental settlement services.
United Wind
Venture Round in 2017
United Wind is a renewable energy company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in small-scale wind turbine solutions. Founded in 2013 by Russell Tencer and Tal Mamo, the company offers distributed-scale wind energy through its WindLease program, which provides financing for wind turbines, handles installation, permitting, and maintenance, and guarantees service. This allows customers to avoid upfront purchase costs and save on electricity expenses. United Wind also provides WindSight, a tool for analyzing local wind potential and recommending suitable turbines. The company serves agricultural, residential, commercial, and educational sectors, offering an affordable turn-key wind energy solution that includes turbine repairs and other related services.
OnTruck is a digital platform that connects businesses with freight carriers to facilitate the regional transport of palletized goods. By leveraging advanced technologies, it offers a straightforward and transparent pricing system that allows companies to obtain immediate quotes and schedule shipments in under two minutes. OnTruck operates primarily in Spain and the United Kingdom, focusing on urban areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, and London. The service supports both immediate and scheduled deliveries, including options for 24-hour and 48-hour service, ensuring that palletized goods can be picked up promptly. OnTruck's platform is designed to optimize the use of industrial vehicles by generating efficient routes, thereby reducing empty kilometers and enhancing overall transport efficiency. Its competitive pricing can be up to 50% lower than traditional market rates, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking reliable freight services.
PitPoint
Acquisition in 2017
PitPoint is a supplier of clean fuels that offers services for designs, finances and operates filling stations for CNG, LNG and green gas.
Xee is a company that has developed an open-data platform for connected cars since its inception in 2011. It provides a comprehensive solution designed to enhance the driving experience by collecting, processing, and managing data from connected vehicles. The platform operates by remotely reading vehicle data in real-time, allowing for functionalities such as smartphone integration, vehicle tracking, theft alerts, and emergency notifications. With over 11 million kilometers of data, Xee aims to make driving smarter, easier, and more enjoyable while ensuring the security and protection of both vehicles and their owners.
Savanna Energy Services
Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 1970, Savanna Energy Services operates as a drilling, well servicing, and oilfield rental company with a presence in Canada, the United States, and Australia. It offers contract drilling services through its diverse fleet of rigs and provides well servicing and related equipment to the oil and gas industry.
Orbital Marine Power
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2002, Orbital Marine Power specializes in developing floating tidal stream turbines. The company focuses on reducing installation, maintenance, and decommissioning costs to make tidal energy generation more affordable. Its product portfolio includes the SR250 prototype turbine and the commercial-scale Orbital O2 turbine.
Sigfox is a leading provider of connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), specializing in low-power wide-area networking services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Labège, France, the company has developed a global network designed to connect billions of devices to the Internet while minimizing energy consumption and complexity. By addressing key barriers to IoT adoption—cost, energy use, and scalability—Sigfox supports various industries, including supply chain and logistics, manufacturing, utilities, insurance, and agriculture. Its cloud-based platform simplifies device-to-cloud communications, allowing clients to benefit from efficient connectivity solutions. As of now, Sigfox's network spans 26 countries, with plans for expansion to 60 countries, serving a population of approximately 397 million people and fostering a growing ecosystem of partners and innovations in the IoT space.
Renmatix
Venture Round in 2016
Renmatix, Inc. is a company that specializes in converting plant materials, particularly nonfood and unused biomass waste, into fundamental building blocks for biochemicals and biofuels. By utilizing a unique water-based chemistry technology, Renmatix deconstructs plant materials into economical cellulosic sugars without the use of enzymes, solvents, or acids. This innovative approach enables the production of intermediaries that can be transformed into cellulosic ethanol and other advanced biofuels. Renmatix focuses on linking renewable materials—such as agricultural residues, forestry products, and municipal waste—with downstream manufacturing technologies. Founded in 2007 and originally known as Sriya Innovations, the company is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Kennesaw, Georgia, and a manufacturing facility in Rome, New York.
Lampiris
Acquisition in 2016
Lampiris N.V., founded in 2003 and based in Liège, Belgium, is an independent supplier of electricity and gas, serving both private individuals and businesses. The company has been active in the Belgian energy market since 2005 and has established itself as the third-largest supplier in the residential sector, with over a million accounts. In addition to energy supply, Lampiris offers various energy services, including insulation, furnace maintenance, and heating solutions using wood and pellets, as well as smart thermostats. As of September 2016, Lampiris operates as a subsidiary of Elf Aquitaine S.A.
Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation (GAPCO) a company registered in Mauritius, is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited,one of the largest conglomerate and listed company in India engaged, inter alia, in exploration and distribution of oil and gas, petroleum refining and marketing.
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
Saft is a leading manufacturer of advanced technology batteries, specializing in industrial and defense applications. The company designs and produces a range of battery solutions, including low-voltage batteries, carbon capacitors, rechargeable lithium batteries, and aviation nickel-cadmium batteries. Saft focuses on high-technology lithium-ion batteries, targeting markets such as renewable energy storage, transportation, and telecommunication networks. With a commitment to innovation, the company serves various sectors, including aviation, railway, industrial standby, defense, and emergency lighting, providing reliable energy solutions for critical applications.
ConnectMed
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
ConnectedMed builds digital therapeutics platform that allows patients to manage their primary and chronic care needs.
Sunverge Energy Inc. is a company that develops and operates a cloud-based platform for the aggregation and management of distributed energy resources. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Fortitude Valley, Australia, Sunverge offers solutions such as the Sunverge Solar Integration System (SIS) Release 1.2, which facilitates the distribution of renewable energy generation and storage. The company also provides the Sunverge SISport load management software, designed to optimize residential energy use by managing peak load demands. Sunverge serves a diverse clientele, including homeowners, small and medium-sized businesses, utilities, and electricity regulators. The company has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders like LG Electronics and Eaton to enhance its service offerings.
Wireless Seismic
Series D in 2016
Wireless Seismic, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and commercialization of wireless seismic recording systems, providing real-time seismic data acquisition and transmission for geophysical contractors. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, the company offers innovative systems such as the RT System 2 and RT System 3, which are designed for both conventional and unconventional seismic operations. These cable-free systems enable efficient data collection in various fields, including oil and gas exploration, hydraulic fracturing, and environmental surveys, while addressing the challenges of data loss and the complexities of traditional methods. Wireless Seismic's solutions deliver high channel counts with the advantages of real-time data visibility and security, allowing contractors to conduct operations with greater flexibility and reduced costs.
ZOLA Electric
Venture Round in 2016
ZOLA Electric specializes in providing off-grid solar solutions, primarily serving African markets. It offers solar home kits through leasing or sales, targeting individual households and businesses in rural communities across Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012, ZOLA Electric operates from Arusha, Tanzania with an additional office in San Francisco, California.