GravitHy
Venture Round in 2025
GravitHy is a sustainable iron and steel company dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry. It focuses on decarbonizing steel production through innovative technologies such as low CO₂ Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and renewable hydrogen.
FutureVoltaics
Seed Round in 2024
FutureVoltaics is a renewable energy technology company that specializes in solar power solutions. It manufactures innovative, vertical bifacial solar panels equipped with unique reflectors, designed to generate energy efficiently even in challenging weather conditions such as winter, early morning, late afternoon, and cloudy days. This innovative approach aims to provide customers with affordable, reliable power while minimizing maintenance requirements.
Stockholm Water Technology
Venture Round in 2024
Stockholm Water Technology specializes in the development and design of innovative solutions for clean and sustainable water management. The company focuses on capacitive deionization-based water desalination technology, which employs nanotechnology-enabled materials and smart engineering. This patented approach offers a membrane-free alternative for water purification that is both cost-effective and energy-efficient. By integrating advanced hardware and software, Stockholm Water Technology enhances system intelligence while ensuring exceptionally high water recovery rates and minimal energy consumption. The company aims to provide clients with sustainable technologies for effective water cleansing and desalination.
Heliup
Venture Round in 2024
Heliup is a company focused on the development and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic systems tailored for large commercial and industrial building rooftops. By creating lightweight solar modules, Heliup addresses the specific energy needs and structural limitations of these buildings. The company's solutions are designed to help building owners manage energy costs effectively while ensuring reliability and efficiency. Heliup's innovative approach enables enhanced energy self-consumption, making solar power more accessible and practical for large-scale applications.
ecoligo
Venture Round in 2024
Ecoligo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a crowd-investing platform that finances sustainable solar energy projects in emerging markets. The company provides low-cost solar energy solutions to local businesses while addressing the financing gap that often hinders the implementation of such projects. By leveraging contributions from environmentally conscious investors, Ecoligo enables businesses to install solar systems without upfront costs, allowing them to benefit from financial savings and sustainable growth. The solar-as-a-service model not only helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint but also contributes to the fight against climate change by generating economic and environmental returns. Ecoligo's approach fosters the development of clean energy infrastructure in fast-growing economies, promoting a more sustainable future.
Cascade Drives
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2014, Cascade Drives specializes in manufacturing high-performing, eco-friendly power density solutions. Its core products include CASCADE POWER (electromechanical linear actuator for electric forklifts), CASCADE STEERING (drive-by-wire electrical steering system for heavy-duty vehicles), and CASCADE TORQUE (gearbox used in wind turbines and in-wheel propulsion systems). These solutions serve industries such as mining, material handling, commercial trucks, buses, tow tractors, and airplane tugs.
FertigHy
Seed Round in 2024
FertigHy is a manufacturing company that produces and distributes low-carbon agricultural fertilizers. It uses renewable hydrogen to manufacture ammonia, a primary fertilizer component, enabling decarbonization for European farmers and contributing to food security. The company focuses on delivering affordable, sustainable fertilizer solutions to the European agricultural market.
RenerCycle
Venture Round in 2024
RenerCycle is a company dedicated to developing solutions for the circular economy within the wind energy sector. Its mission is to minimize the consumption of natural resources and reduce waste, thereby driving the growth of renewable energy. The company operates both nationally and internationally, promoting a non-linear production and consumption model that maximizes the value of products, materials, and resources, and minimizes waste. RenerCycle provides clients with strategies and policies to support the promotion and development of these circular economy solutions.
Zeleros
Venture Round in 2024
Zeleros is a Spanish company specializing in the development of hyperloop technology, positioning itself as a pioneer in the fifth mode of transportation. The company focuses on optimizing vehicles to lower infrastructure costs while ensuring safer pressure levels for passengers. Zeleros aims to design and implement sustainable transport solutions that allow travel at speeds of up to 1000 km/h using clean energy. This is achieved through a system of depressurized tubes that combines elements from both the aerospace and railway industries. The company is actively preparing to construct a 2-kilometer test track in Valencia for high-speed demonstrations and is collaborating with various partners, including prominent companies and research institutions. Zeleros is also engaged in an international effort to establish hyperloop standards for global interoperability. With over €1.5 million secured from two funding rounds, Zeleros is positioned to enhance intercity transport and logistics, addressing mobility challenges in urban areas and improving regional competitiveness.
LignEasy specializes in a low-impact, sulfuric acid-free lignin recovery solution designed specifically for kraft pulp mills. This innovative technology recovers valuable byproducts without disrupting chemical balance or productivity.
Wattalps is a technology company specializing in the development of lithium power systems tailored for small and medium-scale applications. Their product portfolio focuses on affordability, passive safety measures, efficient cooling mechanisms, extended lifespan, and robust cell protection features. Wattalps aims to simplify integration into vehicles or charging stations by offering standard and modular products, thereby facilitating swift, efficient, and cost-effective adoption of electric vehicle technologies and sustainable transportation solutions.
Descarbonize
Seed Round in 2024
Descarbonize is a business that specializes in helping companies, individuals, and events reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. It provides comprehensive environmental services, including precise emission calculations, generation of verified carbon credits from renewable sources, and traceable certifications. This enables clients to offset their emissions, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Holosolis
Seed Round in 2024
Holosolis is a European manufacturer specializing in the production of photovoltaic modules. Its mission is to support the EU's energy sovereignty objectives and combat global warming. The company aims to construct Europe's largest photovoltaic panel factory, offering a scalable, low-carbon footprint, and socially responsible solution to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy.
GravitHy
Seed Round in 2024
GravitHy is a sustainable iron and steel company dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry. It focuses on decarbonizing steel production through innovative technologies such as low CO₂ Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and renewable hydrogen.
Swedish Algae Factory
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2014, Swedish Algae Factory specializes in algae cultivation systems and wastewater treatment technologies. The company extracts nanoporous silica shells from algae to enhance solar panel efficiency and develop sustainable products.
TaiSan
Pre Seed Round in 2024
TaiSan specializes in advanced battery technology for electric vehicles. It has developed proprietary quasi-solid gel polymer electrolyte and sodium-potassium metal anode, enhancing energy density and safety while enabling fast charging.
ecop Technologies GmbH
Venture Round in 2024
ECOP Technologies GmbH is a high-tech company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the development of innovative heat pump technology for industrial heating and cooling applications. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures rotation heat pumps that utilize a novel, multi-patented technology, allowing for energy recovery while minimizing environmental impact and reducing costs. These heat pumps operate efficiently at high temperatures without the need for refrigerants, employing a rotational compression method that enhances overall performance. ECOP has production facilities in Upper Austria and a state-of-the-art development center in Vienna. The company has received multiple accolades for its contributions to environmental technology, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology.
Flexidao
Venture Round in 2024
Flexidao develops software that uses blockchain technology to trace and certify electricity from production to consumption. This enables businesses to understand the carbon footprint of their energy usage, facilitating the procurement of cleaner electricity and driving operational decarbonization.
GDI, founded in 2009 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the development and manufacture of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating patented silicon battery materials that provide superior performance compared to traditional lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries. These materials are designed for compatibility with various lithium battery architectures and are engineered for mass production, allowing industries to enhance their product development capabilities. GDI's innovations aim to improve battery performance, particularly in terms of charging times, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.
Bin-e
Venture Round in 2024
Bin-e is a company based in Poznan, Poland, founded in 2015, that specializes in smart waste management solutions. It has developed an AI-based smart waste bin designed for use in various environments such as offices, shopping malls, train stations, and airports. The bin automatically sorts and compresses waste, utilizing advanced recognition software to identify and categorize materials such as plastics, glass, and bioproducts. It features an integrated IoT platform that provides real-time data on fill levels and operational statistics, allowing for efficient waste management and optimization of collection routes. Additionally, the system notifies waste collection services when the bin is full, contributing to resource-efficient recycling and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Bin-e's innovative solution enhances recycling efforts while reducing the carbon footprint associated with waste transport.
ROSI
Venture Round in 2024
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.
HPS Home Power Solutions GmbH specializes in manufacturing solar energy management systems designed for the non-commercial sector, particularly targeting single and multi-family homes. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, the company offers a product known as Picea, an integrated system that combines energy storage, heating assistance, and indoor ventilation. This system utilizes green hydrogen to store solar energy, which can then be converted into electrical energy for household use. In addition to hardware, HPS also develops software to manage energy utilization effectively. By focusing on eco-friendly energy solutions, HPS aims to facilitate sustainable energy practices and provide valuable services to its users.
Geolinks
Venture Round in 2024
Geolinks is a deep tech startup that develops sustainable geophysical monitoring solutions.
ecoligo
Venture Round in 2024
Ecoligo GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a crowd-investing platform that finances sustainable solar energy projects in emerging markets. The company provides low-cost solar energy solutions to local businesses while addressing the financing gap that often hinders the implementation of such projects. By leveraging contributions from environmentally conscious investors, Ecoligo enables businesses to install solar systems without upfront costs, allowing them to benefit from financial savings and sustainable growth. The solar-as-a-service model not only helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint but also contributes to the fight against climate change by generating economic and environmental returns. Ecoligo's approach fosters the development of clean energy infrastructure in fast-growing economies, promoting a more sustainable future.
Beholder
Seed Round in 2024
Beholder is a technology company that uses AI-powered remote sensing from satellites to forecast mineral and energy resources. Its machine learning algorithms interpret satellite data to create accurate predictions without environmental impact or scalability limitations.
Catalyco
Seed Round in 2024
Catalyco develops high-surface-area zinc oxide by recovering zinc oxide from industrial waste streams, creating a local, sustainable supply chain and reducing dependence on imports. It manufactures advanced ZnO materials with high purity and unique characteristics for use in chemicals, rubber and tires, cosmetics, ceramics, glass, and adsorption and catalysis. The company's recovery technology minimizes impurities and resource consumption, enabling customers to lower production costs, reduce environmental footprint and carbon emissions, optimize manufacturing processes, and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
Carbon Centrum
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Carbon Centrum operates a pioneering platform that independently tracks individual carbon footprints, generating unique 'CarbonIDs' for data-driven offsets. This platform facilitates competitive purchases of these offsets by companies, fostering connections between individuals, brands, and carbon markets. Users adopt eco-friendly habits, reduce their emissions, and earn compensation. Companies utilize this platform to achieve net-zero goals and gain insights into employee and customer preferences related to sustainability.
suena is an energy technology company that provides AI-driven operation and trading software for energy storage and renewable assets. Its platform uses machine learning, forecasting, and real-time algorithms to optimize participation in energy and balancing markets, helping customers maximize profits, stabilize revenues, and extend storage lifetimes. The system supports optimized marketing for stand-alone storage and for combinations of photovoltaic (PV) or wind with storage, as well as direct marketing of renewable energies. It also offers portfolio optimization and white-label partner solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk for energy storage investments, and to aid investment decisions for energy storage systems.
FineCell
Seed Round in 2023
FineCell is a Swedish company based in Linköping that specializes in the production of sustainable cellulose microfibers. Established in 2015 by Jonatan Henschen, Jonas Engstrand, Monica Ek, and Kloce Dongfang Li, FineCell focuses on creating renewable and high-performance nanomaterials derived from forest resources. The unique physical and chemical properties of its cellulose microfibers offer distinct advantages over competing products, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including reinforcement, barriers, and fillers in packaging and the automotive industry. FineCell's innovative materials enable manufacturers to utilize simpler and more cost-effective raw materials across diverse sectors such as packaging, paper, personal care, food, pharmaceuticals, membranes, and paints, contributing to reduced carbon footprints in production processes. The company has garnered support from Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, and EIT InnoEnergy.
TokWise
Venture Round in 2023
TokWise is a technology company specializing in green energy portfolio optimization. Its platform offers automated energy data management, advanced portfolio forecasting, real-time position management, and commercial optimization tools to help clients make informed decisions and maximize returns.
Rivus Batteries is an innovative green technology company dedicated to advancing sustainable energy storage solutions through its unique metal-free flow battery technology. The company specializes in developing novel organic electrolytes made from abundantly available elements, which can be synthesized on a large scale while maintaining a low environmental footprint. Rivus focuses on providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives for long-duration energy storage, positioning itself as a leader in the field of eco-friendly grid-scale energy solutions. By utilizing water-based organic electrolytes, Rivus aims to reduce both costs and the environmental impact associated with traditional energy storage technologies.
Circular Industries
Venture Round in 2023
Circular Industries is a project developer focused on urban mining, specializing in the extraction of critical raw materials. The company utilizes proven technologies to maximize the recovery of these materials from existing waste streams, ensuring efficient and environmentally friendly processes. By emphasizing innovation, Circular Industries aims to provide industries with essential raw materials while eliminating toxic emissions and reducing the generation of new waste. Through its commitment to sustainable resource recovery, Circular Industries plays a vital role in promoting a circular economy.
Heliup
Venture Round in 2023
Heliup is a company focused on the development and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic systems tailored for large commercial and industrial building rooftops. By creating lightweight solar modules, Heliup addresses the specific energy needs and structural limitations of these buildings. The company's solutions are designed to help building owners manage energy costs effectively while ensuring reliability and efficiency. Heliup's innovative approach enables enhanced energy self-consumption, making solar power more accessible and practical for large-scale applications.
Methaplanet
Venture Round in 2023
Methaplanet aids in the circularization of business activities. This is accomplished by completing as many cycles as feasible on the farm and in the surrounding area. It has created an Methaplanet has created an ambitious and promising technology for the biogas sector to mechanically change materials, allowing for higher output levels.
Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to increasing the production of low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which minimizes emissions associated with logistics. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with cost-effective battery solutions that align with sustainability goals.
Novatron
Seed Round in 2023
Novatron is focused on developing a proprietary fusion power concept aimed at producing clean, sustainable energy. Collaborating with physicists, engineers, and academic institutions, the company seeks to create an energy system that not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. By advancing fusion energy technology, Novatron aims to provide abundant and renewable energy solutions, contributing to a more sustainable future for humanity.
Candam
Venture Round in 2023
Candam is a technology company in the waste management solutions sector developing real-time packaging material recognition and waste sorting technology. It has developed a patented Smart Ring that identifies all types of packaging materials using acoustic techniques and AI, enabling more accurate waste sorting and efficient collection. The company also offers a waste management platform that uses secure acoustic edge AI for smart containers to increase recycling rates, support the circular economy, and address plastic waste in urban environments, with applications including pharmaceutical waste management.
RenerCycle
Venture Round in 2023
RenerCycle is a company dedicated to developing solutions for the circular economy within the wind energy sector. Its mission is to minimize the consumption of natural resources and reduce waste, thereby driving the growth of renewable energy. The company operates both nationally and internationally, promoting a non-linear production and consumption model that maximizes the value of products, materials, and resources, and minimizes waste. RenerCycle provides clients with strategies and policies to support the promotion and development of these circular economy solutions.
FertigHy
Pre Seed Round in 2023
FertigHy is a manufacturing company that produces and distributes low-carbon agricultural fertilizers. It uses renewable hydrogen to manufacture ammonia, a primary fertilizer component, enabling decarbonization for European farmers and contributing to food security. The company focuses on delivering affordable, sustainable fertilizer solutions to the European agricultural market.
FutureVoltaics
Pre Seed Round in 2023
FutureVoltaics is a renewable energy technology company that specializes in solar power solutions. It manufactures innovative, vertical bifacial solar panels equipped with unique reflectors, designed to generate energy efficiently even in challenging weather conditions such as winter, early morning, late afternoon, and cloudy days. This innovative approach aims to provide customers with affordable, reliable power while minimizing maintenance requirements.
ZPARQ is a manufacturer specializing in marine electric propulsion products. The company focuses on developing advanced motor technology that offers a compact and scalable direct-drive system for propeller-driven watercraft. ZPARQ's innovative approach aims to enhance marine electric propulsion by minimizing underwater drag and reducing production costs through a design that features fewer failure points. This enables clients to access efficient electric motors suitable for both leisure boats and commercial vessels, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable marine solutions.
Phytonics
Seed Round in 2023
Phytonics specializes in designing and providing anti-reflective coating products for photovoltaic modules. These coatings offer superior light-trapping capabilities, enhancing solar energy absorption and facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources.
Novatron
Seed Round in 2022
Novatron is focused on developing a proprietary fusion power concept aimed at producing clean, sustainable energy. Collaborating with physicists, engineers, and academic institutions, the company seeks to create an energy system that not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also minimizes greenhouse gas emissions. By advancing fusion energy technology, Novatron aims to provide abundant and renewable energy solutions, contributing to a more sustainable future for humanity.
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.
GDI, founded in 2009 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the development and manufacture of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating patented silicon battery materials that provide superior performance compared to traditional lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries. These materials are designed for compatibility with various lithium battery architectures and are engineered for mass production, allowing industries to enhance their product development capabilities. GDI's innovations aim to improve battery performance, particularly in terms of charging times, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.
Silbat develops molten silicon batteries for long-duration energy storage, using the latent heat of fusion of metal-grade silicon to store energy for up to about 100 hours. The device back-converts stored heat to electricity via thermophotovoltaics, enabling cost-effective dispatchable storage with a capital expenditure under $10 per kilowatt-hour that can support 100% dispatchability of variable renewable energy and compete with fossil and nuclear plants on price.
Norwegian Crystals
Venture Round in 2022
Norwegian Crystals is a manufacturer specializing in high-quality, low-carbon monocrystalline silicon products, including bricks, wafers, and ingots. These products are utilized as substrates in the photovoltaic industry, contributing to the production of solar cells and solar modules. The company offers both p-type and n-type monoblocks, employing a proprietary pulling process and design to ensure efficiency and sustainability in its manufacturing practices. Norwegian Crystals is committed to supporting clients in their efforts to reduce harmful emissions and promote environmentally friendly energy solutions.
Elestor
Venture Round in 2022
Elestor BV, founded in 2014 by Wiebrand Kout and headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, specializes in energy storage systems aimed at optimizing the use of self-generated renewable electricity. The company focuses on developing large-scale, cost-effective technologies that can be integrated with hydrogen infrastructures and electrolyzers. This integration significantly reduces the production costs of green hydrogen, allowing clients to lower their electricity storage expenses. Elestor's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the renewable energy sector, facilitating the efficient storage of electricity and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
Woon Duurzaam
Venture Round in 2022
Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.
Woon Duurzaam
Seed Round in 2022
Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.
Flexidao develops software that uses blockchain technology to trace and certify electricity from production to consumption. This enables businesses to understand the carbon footprint of their energy usage, facilitating the procurement of cleaner electricity and driving operational decarbonization.
suena
Pre Seed Round in 2022
suena is an energy technology company that provides AI-driven operation and trading software for energy storage and renewable assets. Its platform uses machine learning, forecasting, and real-time algorithms to optimize participation in energy and balancing markets, helping customers maximize profits, stabilize revenues, and extend storage lifetimes. The system supports optimized marketing for stand-alone storage and for combinations of photovoltaic (PV) or wind with storage, as well as direct marketing of renewable energies. It also offers portfolio optimization and white-label partner solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risk for energy storage investments, and to aid investment decisions for energy storage systems.
ecop Technologies GmbH
Funding Round in 2022
ECOP Technologies GmbH is a high-tech company based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the development of innovative heat pump technology for industrial heating and cooling applications. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures rotation heat pumps that utilize a novel, multi-patented technology, allowing for energy recovery while minimizing environmental impact and reducing costs. These heat pumps operate efficiently at high temperatures without the need for refrigerants, employing a rotational compression method that enhances overall performance. ECOP has production facilities in Upper Austria and a state-of-the-art development center in Vienna. The company has received multiple accolades for its contributions to environmental technology, including the European Commission's European Environmental Award and the State Prize for Environmental Technology.
The Batteries
Series A in 2022
The Batteries, established in 2015 by a team of engineers and managers with extensive experience in thin-film production equipment, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced battery technologies. The company focuses on creating rechargeable batteries that offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy sources. Its products boast more than double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also being durable in challenging environments and safe, with no risk of fire or explosion. The Batteries aims to deliver reliable and economical energy solutions to various industries, leveraging its expertise in vacuum-based equipment and in-line manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and productivity in battery production.
GLEAM, founded by Mario Eibl in 2013, is a technology company specializing in the development of modular light electric vehicles, specifically cargo e-bikes. The company's journey began in 2010 when a messenger in Vienna sought an efficient vehicle for urban deliveries. GLEAM's flagship product, categorized as a "Pedelec," is designed to facilitate car-independent and emission-free urban movement. This e-bike features ample cargo space, an electric engine, and front and rear suspension, allowing users to navigate urban traffic effectively while accommodating their cargo needs. GLEAM plans to expand its portfolio with higher-speed vehicles in 2024, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable urban mobility.
Ducktrain
Seed Round in 2021
Ducktrain is a developer of electric semi-autonomous delivery technology aimed at enhancing logistics transportation over longer distances in urban and industrial settings. The company offers innovative vehicle platforms and automation solutions that facilitate efficient and environmentally friendly logistics operations, promoting zero emissions. Ducktrain's technology not only modernizes urban logistics but also provides the capability to upgrade hardware and software, ensuring continuous efficiency and functionality for transporters. By utilizing a unique system where multiple vehicle platforms, referred to as "ducks," can form a train, Ducktrain optimizes the transportation process, ultimately transforming the landscape of urban and industrial logistics.
Avocargo
Seed Round in 2021
Avocargo is a company that specializes in providing shared electric cargo bike services tailored for urban users. Through its online platform, Avocargo enables users to rent cargo bikes conveniently from various locations within designated business areas, allowing for flexible access at any time. The service is designed to facilitate hassle-free transportation of goods, making it an efficient and eco-friendly alternative for urban logistics. By leveraging electric cargo bikes, Avocargo aims to enhance mobility and reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional delivery methods.
VoltStorage
Series B in 2021
VoltStorage GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and production of solar energy storage systems. Based in Olching, Germany, it utilizes eco-friendly vanadium redox flow technology to create power storage devices that allow homeowners to store surplus solar energy generated during the day for use at night. This innovative approach aims to provide renewable energy availability around the clock, contributing to a cleaner and fairer world for future generations. VoltStorage also offers installation and technical support services for its products, which are sold online. The company's commitment to sustainability underscores its mission to enhance the accessibility of renewable energy.
Verkor
Venture Round in 2021
Verkor is a manufacturer of battery cells dedicated to increasing the production of low-carbon batteries to meet the rising demand for electric vehicles. The company emphasizes the development of batteries that have a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional options, which minimizes emissions associated with logistics. By utilizing carbon-free electricity in its production processes, Verkor aims to provide businesses with cost-effective battery solutions that align with sustainability goals.
FineCell
Seed Round in 2021
FineCell is a Swedish company based in Linköping that specializes in the production of sustainable cellulose microfibers. Established in 2015 by Jonatan Henschen, Jonas Engstrand, Monica Ek, and Kloce Dongfang Li, FineCell focuses on creating renewable and high-performance nanomaterials derived from forest resources. The unique physical and chemical properties of its cellulose microfibers offer distinct advantages over competing products, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including reinforcement, barriers, and fillers in packaging and the automotive industry. FineCell's innovative materials enable manufacturers to utilize simpler and more cost-effective raw materials across diverse sectors such as packaging, paper, personal care, food, pharmaceuticals, membranes, and paints, contributing to reduced carbon footprints in production processes. The company has garnered support from Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, and EIT InnoEnergy.
Graphmatech
Venture Round in 2021
Graphmatech AB, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, specializes in the invention, development, and sale of innovative graphene-based nanocomposite materials and services. The company's product portfolio includes aros graphene thermal grease, aros graphene polymer 3D filament, aros graphene conductive ink, and aros graphene coated polymer powder. Graphmatech focuses on enhancing material efficiency to support the green transition by reducing the amount of material needed for various applications. Their materials offer superior properties such as high thermal and electrical conductivity, self-lubrication, self-cooling, lightweight design, low friction, and high wear resistance. These characteristics enable industries to create new products using graphene hybrid materials, including polymers for the hydrogen economy that leak less, better metals, and copper/graphene powder for 3D printing that is more conductive than pure copper.
Northvolt AB
Venture Round in 2021
Northvolt AB is a Swedish manufacturer of sustainable lithium‑ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company designs and produces cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems with a focus on minimal carbon emissions and integrated recycling. Its production facilities combine research, industrialization, and end‑to‑end recycling technologies to deliver environmentally friendly batteries that support the transition to a decarbonized economy.
Stegra operates a state-of-the-art steel production plant designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the European steel industry. It achieves this by integrating green hydrogen technology, renewable energy sources, and artificial intelligence to produce fossil-free steel at competitive prices.
Woon Duurzaam
Seed Round in 2021
Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.
SunRoof
Seed Round in 2021
SunRoof International Holding AB, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the manufacture and sale of 2-in-1 solar roofs and innovative façades that generate electricity without the need for traditional photovoltaic modules. With additional locations in Munich, Germany, and Lodz and Gdansk, Poland, the company targets both residential and commercial sectors. SunRoof's products serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional roofing, offering high efficiency and a low carbon footprint while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings. The company's mission focuses on accelerating the global transition to renewable energy by providing roofs that can meet the entire energy demands of a building through electricity generation.
Stockholm Water Technology
Series A in 2021
Stockholm Water Technology specializes in the development and design of innovative solutions for clean and sustainable water management. The company focuses on capacitive deionization-based water desalination technology, which employs nanotechnology-enabled materials and smart engineering. This patented approach offers a membrane-free alternative for water purification that is both cost-effective and energy-efficient. By integrating advanced hardware and software, Stockholm Water Technology enhances system intelligence while ensuring exceptionally high water recovery rates and minimal energy consumption. The company aims to provide clients with sustainable technologies for effective water cleansing and desalination.
Sensorfact
Series A in 2021
Sensorfact offers an intelligent energy management system for industrial and SME operations. It uses low-cost, non-intrusive wireless sensors to measure real-time energy consumption, monitor energy flows, and track savings. The platform provides reporting, analysis, and full integration of data to enable actions that reduce energy use, cut energy bills, and lower carbon emissions. It is designed as a practical sustainability advisor, translating efficiency goals into clear, actionable steps without relying on complex equipment or software. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, Sensorfact focuses on making energy management straightforward for manufacturing and related sectors.
Solarworx
Seed Round in 2021
Solarworx, established in 2017 with its headquarters in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing smart solar solutions for off-grid households and businesses. The company manufactures modular, grid-based solar systems designed to meet both current and future electricity demands efficiently and cost-effectively. These systems enable energy consumers to harness solar power independently.
GLEAM, founded by Mario Eibl in 2013, is a technology company specializing in the development of modular light electric vehicles, specifically cargo e-bikes. The company's journey began in 2010 when a messenger in Vienna sought an efficient vehicle for urban deliveries. GLEAM's flagship product, categorized as a "Pedelec," is designed to facilitate car-independent and emission-free urban movement. This e-bike features ample cargo space, an electric engine, and front and rear suspension, allowing users to navigate urban traffic effectively while accommodating their cargo needs. GLEAM plans to expand its portfolio with higher-speed vehicles in 2024, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable urban mobility.
Llewo is an ecological last-mile operator based in Getafe, Community of Madrid, that specializes in providing mobility solutions for transport fleets by utilizing natural gas and other eco-friendly alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing energy efficiency for businesses while minimizing their environmental impact. By employing a fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles, Llewo aims to deliver timely logistics services that not only meet customer needs but also contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions, promoting an eco-sustainable lifestyle within society.
HPS Home Power Solutions GmbH specializes in manufacturing solar energy management systems designed for the non-commercial sector, particularly targeting single and multi-family homes. Founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, the company offers a product known as Picea, an integrated system that combines energy storage, heating assistance, and indoor ventilation. This system utilizes green hydrogen to store solar energy, which can then be converted into electrical energy for household use. In addition to hardware, HPS also develops software to manage energy utilization effectively. By focusing on eco-friendly energy solutions, HPS aims to facilitate sustainable energy practices and provide valuable services to its users.
ROSI is a company based in Grenoble, France, focused on developing innovative technologies for the recycling and revalorization of raw materials within the photovoltaic industry. The company specializes in recovering ultra-pure silicon and other metals that are typically lost during the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and at the end of a solar panel's life cycle. By addressing industrial waste generated during the solar wafer slicing process and capturing silicon fine particles lost during PV-silicon production, ROSI enables its clients to produce photovoltaic modules in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner.
Catalyco develops high-surface-area zinc oxide by recovering zinc oxide from industrial waste streams, creating a local, sustainable supply chain and reducing dependence on imports. It manufactures advanced ZnO materials with high purity and unique characteristics for use in chemicals, rubber and tires, cosmetics, ceramics, glass, and adsorption and catalysis. The company's recovery technology minimizes impurities and resource consumption, enabling customers to lower production costs, reduce environmental footprint and carbon emissions, optimize manufacturing processes, and maintain compliance with environmental regulations.
Wohnwagon
Seed Round in 2021
Wohnwagon is a company specializing in self-sufficient living solutions, primarily through the design and manufacture of residential caravans. These caravans are equipped with essential features such as independent power and heat supply, water circulation systems, and bio-toilets, allowing for a fully autonomous living experience. Wohnwagon’s offerings include a range of self-sufficiency goods, such as photovoltaics, water filters, and various equipment, all sourced from a single provider. By combining these elements, Wohnwagon caters to individuals seeking alternatives to traditional housing, providing options for permanent residences, vacation homes, or mobile office spaces. The company collaborates with partners to enhance its product offerings while maintaining a focus on sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Ducktrain
Seed Round in 2021
Ducktrain is a developer of electric semi-autonomous delivery technology aimed at enhancing logistics transportation over longer distances in urban and industrial settings. The company offers innovative vehicle platforms and automation solutions that facilitate efficient and environmentally friendly logistics operations, promoting zero emissions. Ducktrain's technology not only modernizes urban logistics but also provides the capability to upgrade hardware and software, ensuring continuous efficiency and functionality for transporters. By utilizing a unique system where multiple vehicle platforms, referred to as "ducks," can form a train, Ducktrain optimizes the transportation process, ultimately transforming the landscape of urban and industrial logistics.
Meva Energy
Seed Round in 2021
Meva Energy is a Swedish company established in 2008 that specializes in gasification technology for generating renewable energy from small fraction fuels. The company focuses on biomass gasification to produce power and heat energy, which can be utilized for various applications such as heating buildings, melting materials, running engines, and boiling water. By offering a sustainable solution for energy production, Meva Energy enables its clients to achieve profitability while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Rivus
Venture Round in 2020
Rivus Batteries is an innovative green technology company dedicated to advancing sustainable energy storage solutions through its unique metal-free flow battery technology. The company specializes in developing novel organic electrolytes made from abundantly available elements, which can be synthesized on a large scale while maintaining a low environmental footprint. Rivus focuses on providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives for long-duration energy storage, positioning itself as a leader in the field of eco-friendly grid-scale energy solutions. By utilizing water-based organic electrolytes, Rivus aims to reduce both costs and the environmental impact associated with traditional energy storage technologies.
Celcibus
Seed Round in 2020
Celcibus AB is a Swedish innovation company specializing in materials for clean energy solutions. The company has developed a patented catalyst designed to enhance fuel cell performance without the use of noble metals. This technology aims to support the broader adoption of fuel cells in various sectors, including transportation, household, and industrial applications. By offering fossil-free products, Celcibus provides a sustainable alternative for powering electrical applications, thereby facilitating the global transition to alternative energy sources. The company's expertise in metal-free catalyst technology positions it as a key player in promoting cleaner energy solutions.
Scoobic
Seed Round in 2020
Scoobic Group is a manufacturer of multi-purpose electric vehicles designed specifically for last-mile delivery in urban environments. The company focuses on creating customized sustainable mobility solutions that facilitate the transportation of commercial goods while minimizing environmental impact. Its vehicles are engineered to provide easy parking, substantial load capacity, and autonomy, ensuring balanced loads that enhance efficiency. By offering these innovative electric vehicles, Scoobic enables businesses to access effective transportation options without increasing their carbon footprint, promoting sustainable practices in urban logistics.
Nabrawind Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Nabrawind Technologies designs and develops advanced wind technologies for wind turbine components. Its key products include Modular Blade Joint, enabling blade manufacturing in parts for separate transportation and on-site assembly, and self-erected tower technology. The company also offers engineering advisory services.
SunRoof
Seed Round in 2020
SunRoof International Holding AB, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the manufacture and sale of 2-in-1 solar roofs and innovative façades that generate electricity without the need for traditional photovoltaic modules. With additional locations in Munich, Germany, and Lodz and Gdansk, Poland, the company targets both residential and commercial sectors. SunRoof's products serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional roofing, offering high efficiency and a low carbon footprint while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of buildings. The company's mission focuses on accelerating the global transition to renewable energy by providing roofs that can meet the entire energy demands of a building through electricity generation.
Creating transformative change in urban mobility, making our cities cleaner and more enjoyable.
We first focus on urban logistics, moving goods around the city in ways that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective. Our vehicle and its modular platform system, with easily swappable modular units, meets the needs of city logistics. From moving food to flowers to furniture, the possibilities are endless.
ONO’s founders, pioneer in e-mobility solutions, Beres Seelbach, former head of design at Mercedes and Volkswagen, Murat Günak, and light electric vehicle expert and engineer, Philipp Kahle, sought to rethink and reshape modern urban transportation. They put together a forward-thinking group of designers, engineers and creative thinkers who shared their vision of transforming urban mobility.
ONO is a Berlin-based e-mobility company introducing a whole new category of emissions-free vehicle: the Pedal Assisted Transporter (PAT), combining the flexibility of a bicycle with the capacity and durability of a van. We offer environmentally friendly urban logistics solutions designed and optimised for cities of today.
Wattsun
Seed Round in 2020
Wattsun is a company established in 2016 and headquartered in Arnhem, Gelderland, that specializes in the development of portable lithium-ion battery systems for professional use on-site. The company's energy storage solutions are designed as high-quality, plug-and-play batteries that offer flexibility in site layout and a reliable energy supply. By allowing the arrangement of multiple units, Wattsun's systems enable industries to operate heavy equipment with a reduced carbon footprint. This innovative approach to energy distribution supports various applications while promoting sustainability in energy consumption.
Smartive
Seed Round in 2020
Smartive is a Barcelona-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in the development of intelligent platforms aimed at enhancing the operation and efficiency of the energy market, particularly in the wind energy sector. The company offers a range of advanced services, including real-time SCADA data processing and diagnostic solutions for wind turbines. Smartive's technology employs artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data mining algorithms to deliver cost-effective and precise monitoring systems. Its products include tools for supervision, monitoring, and performance optimization, as well as user-friendly interfaces that provide accurate real-time data analysis accessible via web-connected devices. Committed to sustainable growth and the promotion of renewable energy, Smartive plays a significant role in advancing energy efficiency within the industry.
Elaphe is a developer and manufacturer specializing in innovative electric wheel propulsion systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. The company is a pioneer in in-wheel motor technology, enabling a distributed direct drive architecture that allows vehicle manufacturers to design unique products tailored to evolving mobility needs. Elaphe has produced several generations of in-wheel motor prototypes, which are currently being tested on various vehicles to demonstrate their capabilities and to comply with automotive industry standards and regulations. The technology not only enhances vehicle design but also contributes significantly to sustainability by reducing the consumption of raw materials and lowering energy usage and carbon emissions. Additionally, Elaphe leverages its expertise in renewable energy and electric mobility to engage in strategic research initiatives, fostering valuable connections within the industry and supporting its growth towards meeting the demands of Tier 1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers.
Meva Energy
Seed Round in 2020
Meva Energy is a Swedish company established in 2008 that specializes in gasification technology for generating renewable energy from small fraction fuels. The company focuses on biomass gasification to produce power and heat energy, which can be utilized for various applications such as heating buildings, melting materials, running engines, and boiling water. By offering a sustainable solution for energy production, Meva Energy enables its clients to achieve profitability while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Solarworx
Seed Round in 2020
Solarworx, established in 2017 with its headquarters in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing smart solar solutions for off-grid households and businesses. The company manufactures modular, grid-based solar systems designed to meet both current and future electricity demands efficiently and cost-effectively. These systems enable energy consumers to harness solar power independently.
VoltStorage
Venture Round in 2020
VoltStorage GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and production of solar energy storage systems. Based in Olching, Germany, it utilizes eco-friendly vanadium redox flow technology to create power storage devices that allow homeowners to store surplus solar energy generated during the day for use at night. This innovative approach aims to provide renewable energy availability around the clock, contributing to a cleaner and fairer world for future generations. VoltStorage also offers installation and technical support services for its products, which are sold online. The company's commitment to sustainability underscores its mission to enhance the accessibility of renewable energy.
Sensorfact
Seed Round in 2020
Sensorfact offers an intelligent energy management system for industrial and SME operations. It uses low-cost, non-intrusive wireless sensors to measure real-time energy consumption, monitor energy flows, and track savings. The platform provides reporting, analysis, and full integration of data to enable actions that reduce energy use, cut energy bills, and lower carbon emissions. It is designed as a practical sustainability advisor, translating efficiency goals into clear, actionable steps without relying on complex equipment or software. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, Sensorfact focuses on making energy management straightforward for manufacturing and related sectors.
Energy Floors
Seed Round in 2020
Energy Floors designs, manufactures, and supplies pedestrian flooring systems that convert kinetic and solar energy into electricity. The company’s products are installed in public spaces such as pavements, plazas, and transit hubs, allowing foot traffic and sunlight to generate power that can be used on site or fed into the grid. By making renewable energy production visible and interactive, Energy Floors engages the public in sustainable practices and promotes awareness of clean energy generation.
Imagine Lithium
Post in 2020
Imagine Lithium is a Canada-based mineral exploration company dedicated to acquiring and exploring high-potential lithium projects worldwide. The company actively seeks and evaluates opportunities that align with its strategic focus on lithium resources, primarily in North America. Through its commitment to identifying world-class assets, Imagine Lithium aims to contribute to the growing demand for lithium in various industries, particularly in the context of renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Ingelia is a technology-driven company based in Valencia, Spain, focused on research and development in the renewable energy sector. As a small to medium-sized enterprise, it is owned by multinational shareholders from Spain, Austria, England, and Italy. Ingelia operates hydrothermal carbonization plants that convert organic, vegetable, and food waste into biofuel. This innovative process transforms organic waste into hydrochar, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By enabling clients to valorize organic waste, Ingelia promotes sustainability and environmental protection through its advanced technology.
Nordluft Automation
Seed Round in 2020
Nordluft Automation is a Swedish startup working to automate a range of forestry and agricultural businesses via unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs/drones. With our technology a business's cost of production is reduced, the efficiency of the green industrial processes increases, and the environment is protected. Key aspects of the technology we develop are swarm control, heavy payload drones (30kg) and efficient total logistics.
Celcibus
Seed Round in 2020
Celcibus AB is a Swedish innovation company specializing in materials for clean energy solutions. The company has developed a patented catalyst designed to enhance fuel cell performance without the use of noble metals. This technology aims to support the broader adoption of fuel cells in various sectors, including transportation, household, and industrial applications. By offering fossil-free products, Celcibus provides a sustainable alternative for powering electrical applications, thereby facilitating the global transition to alternative energy sources. The company's expertise in metal-free catalyst technology positions it as a key player in promoting cleaner energy solutions.
GLEAM, founded by Mario Eibl in 2013, is a technology company specializing in the development of modular light electric vehicles, specifically cargo e-bikes. The company's journey began in 2010 when a messenger in Vienna sought an efficient vehicle for urban deliveries. GLEAM's flagship product, categorized as a "Pedelec," is designed to facilitate car-independent and emission-free urban movement. This e-bike features ample cargo space, an electric engine, and front and rear suspension, allowing users to navigate urban traffic effectively while accommodating their cargo needs. GLEAM plans to expand its portfolio with higher-speed vehicles in 2024, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable urban mobility.
Llewo is an ecological last-mile operator based in Getafe, Community of Madrid, that specializes in providing mobility solutions for transport fleets by utilizing natural gas and other eco-friendly alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing energy efficiency for businesses while minimizing their environmental impact. By employing a fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles, Llewo aims to deliver timely logistics services that not only meet customer needs but also contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions, promoting an eco-sustainable lifestyle within society.
Kumpan Electric
Venture Round in 2020
Kumpan Electric, also known as e-bility GmbH, is a European manufacturer specializing in electric scooters and e-mobility solutions. The company focuses on producing stylish electric vehicles capable of speeds ranging from 20 to 120 km/h, catering to both individual consumers and businesses, including fleets and sharing companies. In addition to its electric scooters, Kumpan Electric offers portable energy storage systems that support sustainable mobility. By promoting electric transportation alternatives, the company aims to enable riders to travel in an environmentally friendly manner, ensuring zero emissions and flexible battery technology for enhanced mobility solutions.
Energiency
Series A in 2020
Energiency provides a software as a service platform that helps industrial and manufacturing organizations assess and manage energy performance. Its AI-based energy analytics detects and visualizes new energy savings opportunities, offering monitoring, diagnostics, and action plans to optimize energy use across web and mobile interfaces. The platform supports continuous improvement by delivering ongoing energy plans, enabling plants and facilities to identify savings opportunities, reduce energy consumption, and lower carbon dioxide emissions.
Cascade Drives
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2014, Cascade Drives specializes in manufacturing high-performing, eco-friendly power density solutions. Its core products include CASCADE POWER (electromechanical linear actuator for electric forklifts), CASCADE STEERING (drive-by-wire electrical steering system for heavy-duty vehicles), and CASCADE TORQUE (gearbox used in wind turbines and in-wheel propulsion systems). These solutions serve industries such as mining, material handling, commercial trucks, buses, tow tractors, and airplane tugs.
Ener-Pacte
Seed Round in 2020
Ener-Pacte specializes in the operation, security, and optimization of photovoltaic power plants, addressing the increasing challenges faced by large-scale solar installations in France and beyond. The company offers comprehensive support to owners of non-professional photovoltaic systems, focusing on enhancing the financial performance of these projects. By providing practical and effective solutions, Ener-Pacte aims to ensure the profitability and sustainability of photovoltaic plants, helping clients secure their income and navigate the complexities of the solar energy market.