EIT InnoEnergy

Founded in 2010, EIT InnoEnergy is a leading European innovation engine focused on Sustainable Energy. It invests in early-stage climate tech and energy companies across Europe and the US, providing equity minority investments and added value services to de-risk projects.

Mikel Lasa

Managing Director

Lowina Lundström

CEO

Christian Müller

CEO of KIC InnoEnergy Germany

Diego Pavía

CEO

Jacob Ruiter

Co-CEO, Benelux and Executive Board Member

Johanne Ulrich

Investment Director, France

Karine Vernier

Co-CEO, France and Executive Board Member

Past deals in Smart Cities

Swobbee

Venture Round in 2024
Swobbee is a Berlin-based startup focused on commercializing battery swapping solutions for micro-mobility vehicles. The company has developed an innovative platform that facilitates the exchange of empty batteries for fully charged ones through user-friendly applications. By providing an intermodal energy network with battery swapping stations, Swobbee addresses the critical challenge of ensuring the availability of charged batteries for shared and light electric vehicle fleets. This approach not only improves the accessibility of energy for e-micromobility users but also offers a cost-effective solution for maintaining operational efficiency in urban transport systems.

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.

QIEN

Venture Round in 2024
Qien is an IT services and consulting firm specializing in energy management solutions. The company has developed a building management system that utilizes self-learning software to monitor and optimize the energy consumption of various devices. Its smart energy system employs an intelligent algorithm to forecast energy demand based on local weather conditions, allowing clients in the real estate sector to effectively navigate the challenges posed by fluctuating indoor environments. By ensuring the optimal distribution of sustainable energy, Qien supports its clients in enhancing climate control and improving overall energy efficiency.

Energiot

Seed Round in 2023
Energiot specializes in engineering services focused on energy harvesting. They develop autonomous, miniaturized wireless sensor nodes that convert ambient energy into electricity using piezoelectric materials.

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.

Mob-Energy

Series A in 2023
Mob-Energy is a privately held company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It specializes in the development of innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company designs autonomous charging robots that utilize second-life batteries installed at car parks. These robots can store energy and autonomously move to vehicles that require charging, allowing for a convenient and efficient refueling process. By optimizing existing infrastructure, Mob-Energy aims to enhance the charging experience for electric vehicle owners.

Swobbee

Series A in 2022
Swobbee is a Berlin-based startup focused on commercializing battery swapping solutions for micro-mobility vehicles. The company has developed an innovative platform that facilitates the exchange of empty batteries for fully charged ones through user-friendly applications. By providing an intermodal energy network with battery swapping stations, Swobbee addresses the critical challenge of ensuring the availability of charged batteries for shared and light electric vehicle fleets. This approach not only improves the accessibility of energy for e-micromobility users but also offers a cost-effective solution for maintaining operational efficiency in urban transport systems.

DUCKT

Seed Round in 2021
DUCKT is a developer of innovative infrastructure solutions for the micromobility sector, focusing on enhancing urban transportation systems. The company specializes in creating a network of electric-charging storage and service stations for electric bikes and scooters. Its offerings include a patented plug-and-play docking device and a universal connecting adapter, designed to help cities and businesses efficiently organize public spaces, reduce operational costs, and improve connectivity within the on-demand micromobility economy. By advancing infrastructure tailored to micromobility and smart city solutions, DUCKT aims to foster a more streamlined and user-friendly urban mobility experience.

Eneida

Series A in 2020
Eneida Wireless & Sensors, SA is a company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in the development of solutions for optimizing electric grid assets. Founded in 2012, Eneida focuses on creating smart sensors and artificial intelligence applications to enhance the resilience and efficiency of low voltage networks. Its key offerings include a Low Voltage Monitoring system that alerts staff to equipment failures, Theft Avoidance Smart Systems to combat theft in secondary distribution substations, and a Smart Flooding Solution to prevent flooding in underground installations. Additionally, the company provides monitoring and control solutions for Rural PV Parks, enabling real-time oversight of equipment and production in remote areas. Eneida's collaborative energy IoT platform, known as Deep Grid, integrates smart sensor networks with data analytics to facilitate the optimization of grid-critical assets, aiming to support electric utilities in delivering reliable and affordable energy.

ONO

Series A in 2020
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.

DUCKT

Seed Round in 2020
DUCKT is a developer of innovative infrastructure solutions for the micromobility sector, focusing on enhancing urban transportation systems. The company specializes in creating a network of electric-charging storage and service stations for electric bikes and scooters. Its offerings include a patented plug-and-play docking device and a universal connecting adapter, designed to help cities and businesses efficiently organize public spaces, reduce operational costs, and improve connectivity within the on-demand micromobility economy. By advancing infrastructure tailored to micromobility and smart city solutions, DUCKT aims to foster a more streamlined and user-friendly urban mobility experience.

Mob-Energy

Seed Round in 2020
Mob-Energy is a privately held company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It specializes in the development of innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company designs autonomous charging robots that utilize second-life batteries installed at car parks. These robots can store energy and autonomously move to vehicles that require charging, allowing for a convenient and efficient refueling process. By optimizing existing infrastructure, Mob-Energy aims to enhance the charging experience for electric vehicle owners.

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.

Bin-e

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Hardt Hyperloop

Venture Round in 2018
Hardt Hyperloop is a company dedicated to developing an innovative transportation system that enables emission-free travel over large distances. Originating from the winning team of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, it aims to create a hyperloop network that serves both passengers and freight efficiently. The hyperloop system designed by Hardt Hyperloop focuses on providing a safe, sustainable, and affordable mode of transport, allowing for rapid travel between network cities with minimal waiting times. By prioritizing accessibility and environmental responsibility, Hardt Hyperloop seeks to revolutionize global mobility and enhance connectivity for daily commuters.

Eneida

Seed Round in 2018
Eneida Wireless & Sensors, SA is a company based in Coimbra, Portugal, specializing in the development of solutions for optimizing electric grid assets. Founded in 2012, Eneida focuses on creating smart sensors and artificial intelligence applications to enhance the resilience and efficiency of low voltage networks. Its key offerings include a Low Voltage Monitoring system that alerts staff to equipment failures, Theft Avoidance Smart Systems to combat theft in secondary distribution substations, and a Smart Flooding Solution to prevent flooding in underground installations. Additionally, the company provides monitoring and control solutions for Rural PV Parks, enabling real-time oversight of equipment and production in remote areas. Eneida's collaborative energy IoT platform, known as Deep Grid, integrates smart sensor networks with data analytics to facilitate the optimization of grid-critical assets, aiming to support electric utilities in delivering reliable and affordable energy.

Bin-e

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Solaris Offgrid

Venture Round in 2017
Solaris Offgrid develops and installs solar energy systems, utilizing smart technology and mobile payments for scalable off-grid power solutions. Its flagship product, Solaris, provides clean LED lighting, communication access, and enterprise opportunities to households and businesses in rural Africa.

SOLABLE S.A.S

Seed Round in 2015
renewable innovations for a smart world

Place to Plug

Convertible Note in 2015
Place to Plug is an innovative platform that connects electric vehicle (EV) drivers with public and private charging points worldwide. Powered by AI and blockchain technology, it enables users to find, book, and access charging points seamlessly, while allowing charging point owners to increase revenue and enhance their infrastructure's value.
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