Innogy Venture Capital

Founded in 2012, eSmart Systems develops AI-driven software solutions for the energy industry. Its cloud-born platform collects and analyzes vast data quantities from sensors in real-time, enabling optimized energy decisions, resource savings, and predictive maintenance. The company offers tailored solutions for utilities and applications for consumers, with a focus on global markets.

Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.

Founded in 2011, enercast specializes in renewable energy forecasting. It offers software-as-a-service products that provide accurate power predictions for wind and solar plants, facilitating their integration into global power grids and markets. The company's AI-driven platform delivers over 100 million forecast data points annually to customers across 20 countries, covering approximately 160 GW of installed capacity.

Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.

Kiwigrid develops and operates a smart grid energy management platform in Europe. Its solutions enable efficient monitoring, analysis, and optimization of energy systems, supporting various industries including OEM, utilities, automotive, real estate, and installers.

Founded in Sweden in 1987, Mantex specializes in manufacturing and selling industrial X-ray scanners designed to analyze organic materials used in various industries. Its products include biofuel analyzers for assessing wood-based biofuels' quality, flow scanners for pulp and paper production, and log scanners for research applications.

Topell Energy is a Dutch clean technology company focused on the production of high-value solid bio-fuel from woody biomass through a process known as torrefaction. This innovative process transforms biomass into torrefied pellets, also referred to as torrefied biomass or biocoal, which are designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the biomass supply chain. By specializing in both the production of these torrefied pellets and the technology behind their creation, Topell Energy aims to contribute to the transition towards renewable energy sources.

Founded in 2011, enercast specializes in renewable energy forecasting. It offers software-as-a-service products that provide accurate power predictions for wind and solar plants, facilitating their integration into global power grids and markets. The company's AI-driven platform delivers over 100 million forecast data points annually to customers across 20 countries, covering approximately 160 GW of installed capacity.

GreenWatt is a CleanTech company specializing in the development and engineering of small-scale biogas plants. It offers comprehensive services that encompass feasibility studies, construction, and the commissioning of turn-key anaerobic digestion systems. Utilizing innovative and patented technologies, GreenWatt addresses key challenges associated with anaerobic digestion. The company's biogas installations are designed to transform organic waste into renewable energy, providing a sustainable solution for the agro-food and beverage industries. By integrating locally-developed systems, GreenWatt enables its clients to reduce costs and improve efficiency in an environmentally friendly manner.

Airec specializes in the design, manufacture, and application of compact plate heat exchangers tailored for various gas mediums. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions to enhance energy efficiency in diverse systems, including boilers, cogeneration power systems, aircraft turbines, and refrigeration and freezer systems. Airec's heat exchangers play a crucial role in reducing CO2 emissions, particularly in biogas upgrading systems, where they facilitate effective gas cooling. With considerable expertise in the field, Airec is also equipped to undertake the development and performance calculation of entirely new products in the gas heat exchangers sector.

Founded in 2005, Ceram Hyd specializes in research and development of hydrogen production, storage, and reconversion into electricity. The company's core technology involves proprietary ceramic ion exchange membranes for enhanced energy storage and resource efficiency.

Stirling DK (www.stirling.com) is the world's leading provider of biomass fuelled Stirling engine based energy systems. These systems enable customers to become self-sufficient with onsite generation of carbon neutral heat and power, sourced from locally available renewable fuels. The current major shareholders of Stirling DK are Vækstfonden, Denmark, and RWE Innogy Ventures, Germany.

Founded in Sweden in 1987, Mantex specializes in manufacturing and selling industrial X-ray scanners designed to analyze organic materials used in various industries. Its products include biofuel analyzers for assessing wood-based biofuels' quality, flow scanners for pulp and paper production, and log scanners for research applications.

Voith is a German manufacturing company headquartered in Heidenheim an der Brenz, specializing in machines and equipment for the pulp and paper industry, as well as technical systems for hydropower plants and drive and braking solutions. Founded in 1867, this family-owned enterprise operates globally and is committed to providing innovative products and services that enhance machinery, automation, and efficiency while considering environmental impact and safety management. Voith serves a diverse range of markets, delivering comprehensive industry solutions that support and develop operational capabilities across various sectors.

ReVolt Technology is a technology company, which is developing a rechargeable zinc-air battery. ReVolt's batteries may enable more high-power consumer devices, electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. The technology is a result of six years of intense research and development at SINTEF (the largest independent research institute in Scandinavia). Research on material combinations has solved issues historically related to the metal-air technology; power, lifetime and rechargeability.

Quietrevolution is a company that specializes in manufacturing miniature wind turbines with a focus on promoting wind energy. The company's product, qr5, addresses common issues associated with traditional wind turbines by generating comparable amounts of energy while producing significantly less noise. Quietrevolution achieves this through the use of advanced composite materials such as carbon fiber for its blades, spokes, and torque tube, which enhance weight reduction, stiffness, and longevity. This innovative design allows energy businesses to benefit from improved power generation and increased swept area, all while maintaining the original design's intrinsic value.

Topell Energy is a Dutch clean technology company focused on the production of high-value solid bio-fuel from woody biomass through a process known as torrefaction. This innovative process transforms biomass into torrefied pellets, also referred to as torrefied biomass or biocoal, which are designed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the biomass supply chain. By specializing in both the production of these torrefied pellets and the technology behind their creation, Topell Energy aims to contribute to the transition towards renewable energy sources.