ENGIE New Ventures

ENGIE New Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of ENGIE, established in 2014 to invest in technology startups as minority partners. It focuses on cleantech and related areas to complement ENGIE’s existing activities and spur internal innovation. The organization operates internationally with offices in Paris, San Francisco, and Tel Aviv, pursuing a diversified portfolio across Europe, North America, Israel, and Asia.

Johann Boukhors

Managing Director

Johann Boukhors

Managing Director

Carlos Chalbaud

Investment Director

Vincent Pichon

Investment Director

Scott Pinizzotto

Senior Investment Director

Laurent Rambaud

Investment Director

Past deals in Utilities

WASE

Venture Round in 2024
WASE is a London-based company founded in 2017, specializing in decentralized sanitation solutions aimed at promoting the global adoption of circular waste treatment. The company focuses on enhancing energy recovery from previously non-viable waste streams through its innovative waste-to-energy technology. In addition to energy recovery, WASE's system facilitates the recovery of water and nutrients, allowing for the production of fertilizers. By transforming waste into valuable resources, WASE empowers clients to harness the potential of waste to support sustainable practices and drive future growth.

TreaTech

Series A in 2023
TreaTech is a Swiss cleantech company established in 2015 by engineers from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The company specializes in developing catalytic hydrothermal gasification (cHTG) technology that offers an innovative approach to wastewater treatment. This thermochemical process effectively transforms various types of liquid waste, including sewage sludge, into valuable by-products such as renewable gas, clean water, and mineral salts. TreaTech's solutions focus on eco-friendly waste disposal, aligning with sustainable development and circular economy principles. By recycling wastewater and its by-products, TreaTech enables clients to manage waste more sustainably while generating resources like fertilizers and biogas.

UnaBiz

Series B in 2021
UnaBiz specializes in IoT solutions, offering product design, manufacturing, and connectivity services. It focuses on low-power wide-area technologies for applications such as smart metering, asset management, and supply chain monitoring, aiming to empower businesses with cost-efficient and sustainable IoT integration.

Energyworx

Venture Round in 2021
Energyworx is a software company that specializes in developing solutions for energy data management. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Houten, Utrecht, the company offers a SaaS-based platform that aims to disrupt the global energy and utilities market. This platform enables organizations to manage and analyze large volumes of smart meter and IoT data, providing real-time insights that support strategic decision-making. By correlating energy data with various other sources, Energyworx assists users in optimizing grid performance and minimizing losses during transmission and distribution. In addition to its core services, the platform includes features such as meter data management, energy balancing for smart grids, and a social energy application, all designed to enhance efficiency and promote growth within the energy sector.

Connected Energy

Venture Round in 2021
Connected Energy Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in energy storage solutions by utilizing recycled electric vehicle batteries through its innovative E-STOR technology. This system allows businesses to convert used car batteries into energy storage systems, enabling them to store excess energy for later use. Connected Energy's offerings include software and services that enhance load management, optimizing efficiency and cost savings across various sectors, including healthcare, education, industrial, retail, and utilities. The company has established a diverse client base and operates systems across the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, with capacities ranging from 60 kW to 1.2 MW, and plans for larger installations in the future. As a subsidiary of Future Transport Systems Ltd, Connected Energy aims to commercialize the research and development conducted by its parent company.

Energyworx

Venture Round in 2020
Energyworx is a software company that specializes in developing solutions for energy data management. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Houten, Utrecht, the company offers a SaaS-based platform that aims to disrupt the global energy and utilities market. This platform enables organizations to manage and analyze large volumes of smart meter and IoT data, providing real-time insights that support strategic decision-making. By correlating energy data with various other sources, Energyworx assists users in optimizing grid performance and minimizing losses during transmission and distribution. In addition to its core services, the platform includes features such as meter data management, energy balancing for smart grids, and a social energy application, all designed to enhance efficiency and promote growth within the energy sector.

Connected Energy

Venture Round in 2019
Connected Energy Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, specializes in energy storage solutions by utilizing recycled electric vehicle batteries through its innovative E-STOR technology. This system allows businesses to convert used car batteries into energy storage systems, enabling them to store excess energy for later use. Connected Energy's offerings include software and services that enhance load management, optimizing efficiency and cost savings across various sectors, including healthcare, education, industrial, retail, and utilities. The company has established a diverse client base and operates systems across the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, with capacities ranging from 60 kW to 1.2 MW, and plans for larger installations in the future. As a subsidiary of Future Transport Systems Ltd, Connected Energy aims to commercialize the research and development conducted by its parent company.

UnaBiz

Series A in 2018
UnaBiz specializes in IoT solutions, offering product design, manufacturing, and connectivity services. It focuses on low-power wide-area technologies for applications such as smart metering, asset management, and supply chain monitoring, aiming to empower businesses with cost-efficient and sustainable IoT integration.
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