Helen Ventures

node.energy GmbH, established in Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 2016, specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for optimizing local energy microgrids. The company's flagship product, opti.node, enables industrial and commercial entities with on-site power generation to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint by offering regulatory and commercial management tools. node.energy caters primarily to energy managers of commercial buildings and metering service providers, aiming to streamline administrative tasks, facilitate energy cost savings, and ensure compliance with current regulations.

Renewcast is a renewable energy company that focuses on providing accurate wind power generation forecasting. The company offers day-ahead predictions as early as the morning each day, with continuous updates every hour. Renewcast's SaaS platform allows clients to access the latest forecasts through an API for any subset of plants in their portfolio and for any specified time window, including past data. Additionally, the platform includes a client UI for configuring parametric reports, optimizing meteo forecasting, cleaning input data, enriching turbine data, and enhancing overall forecasting accuracy.

EcoG GmbH is a technology company specializing in the development of an Internet of Things (IoT) operating system tailored for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Fürth, Germany, with additional offices in Oslo, Norway, and Detroit, Michigan, EcoG provides charger manufacturers with tools and solutions that facilitate the design, development, and maintenance of charging systems. Its offerings include a comprehensive starter kit that encompasses charging control, backend connectivity, payment solutions, and user interface components. The company’s open API architecture allows for the integration of common IoT protocols, enabling the creation of value-added services and a more customizable charging experience. By transforming the business model of EV charging, EcoG empowers businesses to leverage the app economy within charging infrastructure, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and creating shared revenue opportunities.

node.energy GmbH, established in Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 2016, specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for optimizing local energy microgrids. The company's flagship product, opti.node, enables industrial and commercial entities with on-site power generation to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint by offering regulatory and commercial management tools. node.energy caters primarily to energy managers of commercial buildings and metering service providers, aiming to streamline administrative tasks, facilitate energy cost savings, and ensure compliance with current regulations.

EcoG GmbH is a technology company specializing in the development of an Internet of Things (IoT) operating system tailored for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Fürth, Germany, with additional offices in Oslo, Norway, and Detroit, Michigan, EcoG provides charger manufacturers with tools and solutions that facilitate the design, development, and maintenance of charging systems. Its offerings include a comprehensive starter kit that encompasses charging control, backend connectivity, payment solutions, and user interface components. The company’s open API architecture allows for the integration of common IoT protocols, enabling the creation of value-added services and a more customizable charging experience. By transforming the business model of EV charging, EcoG empowers businesses to leverage the app economy within charging infrastructure, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and creating shared revenue opportunities.