Inven Capital

Inven Capital is a venture capital fund founded in 2014 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Backed by a prominent European energy utility and the European Investment Bank, the fund has EUR 240 million available for investment. Inven Capital focuses on the European new energy sector, targeting innovative cleantech and smart energy startups in late-stage growth. Its investment areas include energy efficiency, distributed generation, flexibility and storage, clean transportation, and the Internet of Things. The firm aims to create long-term value by actively supporting portfolio companies and their founders, leveraging its energy industry expertise to provide unique advantages, such as access to a customer base and energy trading capabilities.

Daniel Edgerley

Investment Manager

Kristýna Machová

Investment Manager

Petr Mikovec

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Viktor Miškovský

Investment Director

Michal Mravec

Investment Manager

Ivo Nemejc

Investment Director

Petra Sokolová

Investment Manager

24 past transactions

Woltair

Series A in 2022
Digitisation of the heating installation process - from lead generation, through sales and installation, to after-sales support.

zolar

Series C in 2022
ZOLAR GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing and delivering customized solar and battery systems for residential use. The company provides an online platform that allows homeowners to record data about their properties, plan installations, and configure their solar systems. ZOLAR also offers on-site project visits and installation services, facilitating a seamless transition to private energy supply. By enabling households to generate, store, and consume their own energy, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence and reduce reliance on traditional energy providers, ultimately lowering costs for consumers.

Forto

Series C in 2021
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

Vulog

Series C in 2021
Vulog SA is a company that specializes in shared mobility solutions, offering a platform that enables users to book and reserve cars efficiently. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Paris, France, Vulog provides a comprehensive suite of software as a service (SaaS) solutions, which includes advanced fleet management tools, consumer-facing mobile applications, and connected vehicle technology, allowing for the rapid launch of large-scale fleets. Its technology is designed to support a variety of clients, such as automobile manufacturers, car rental companies, and insurance providers, facilitating their growth and operational efficiency in the shared mobility sector. With additional offices in major cities around the world, Vulog leverages its global presence and artificial intelligence capabilities to optimize fleet operations and anticipate user demand, thereby reshaping urban mobility for both companies and individuals.

Forto

Series C in 2020
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

Woltair

Series A in 2020
Digitisation of the heating installation process - from lead generation, through sales and installation, to after-sales support.

Hometree

Series A in 2020
Hometree Marketplace Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in providing home improvement and energy services to homeowners. Established in 2015 and headquartered in London, the company offers a variety of services including annual boiler maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, and home energy solutions. Hometree provides comprehensive home cover plans that protect against breakdowns in heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as installation and financing options for renewable energy technologies. This range of services is designed to simplify home management for homeowners, giving them greater control and peace of mind regarding their home maintenance and energy consumption.

Eliq

Series A in 2020
Eliq AB manufactures and offers smart meter sensor integrated with third party Smart Home systems. The company also develops and provides Eliq Energy Engagement Application which allows users to track energy consumption and generation, data analytics, API and integration, and software development kit. Eliq AB provides its products through retailers. Eliq AB was founded in 2008 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

zolar

Series B in 2020
ZOLAR GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing and delivering customized solar and battery systems for residential use. The company provides an online platform that allows homeowners to record data about their properties, plan installations, and configure their solar systems. ZOLAR also offers on-site project visits and installation services, facilitating a seamless transition to private energy supply. By enabling households to generate, store, and consume their own energy, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence and reduce reliance on traditional energy providers, ultimately lowering costs for consumers.

zolar

Series B in 2019
ZOLAR GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing and delivering customized solar and battery systems for residential use. The company provides an online platform that allows homeowners to record data about their properties, plan installations, and configure their solar systems. ZOLAR also offers on-site project visits and installation services, facilitating a seamless transition to private energy supply. By enabling households to generate, store, and consume their own energy, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence and reduce reliance on traditional energy providers, ultimately lowering costs for consumers.

Neuron soundware

Venture Round in 2019
Neuron Soundware is a deep tech startup in AI and IoT using audio analysis to detect broken machines. Neuron soundware develops a detection system that detects machine problems. By recording audio data via sensors and the subsequent automatic evaluation, failures or abnormal behaviors of machines are detected and production breakdowns are prevented. Neuron soundware was named “Idea of ​the Year 2016” in the Czech Republic for the combination of artificial intelligence and IoT (using acoustic sensors). Founded in 2016 by Pavel Konečný in Prague, the company received EUR 600,000 investment by J&T Ventures in 2017. In 2018, Neuron soundware was classified as a “Cool Vendor in Acoustic Technologies for Predictive Maintenance” by Gartner. And one year later the company closed Round A with EUR 5.75 milion investment from INVEN CAPITAL and LEAD VENTURES. We are proud to work with clients such as Airbus, Siemens, BMW, Skoda, MVV Energie, Bosch, LG or Daimler. "We listen - so you can fix it before it breaks."​

CyberX

Convertible Note in 2019
Funded by Norwest Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures and other leading venture firms, CyberX delivers the only cybersecurity platform built by blue-team experts with a track record of defending critical national infrastructure. That difference is the foundation for the most widely deployed platform for continuously reducing IoT/OT risk and preventing costly outages, safety and environmental incidents, theft of intellectual property, and operational inefficiencies. For more information, visit CyberX.io or follow @CyberX_Labs.

Sunfire

Series C in 2019
Sunfire specializes in the development and manufacturing of systems for producing renewable industrial gases and fuels, known as e-Gas, e-Fuel, and e-Chemicals. These alternatives to fossil fuels can seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructures, replacing mineral oil and natural gas. The company utilizes solid oxide cells (SOCs) for the conversion process, which also serve as generators for electricity and heat. Sunfire aims to harness regenerative energy from various sources, such as wind, hydropower, and solar, ensuring its availability regardless of environmental conditions.

tado°

Series F in 2018
Tado° is The Heating App for private homes and small businesses. It adjusts to the residents' behavior in real time and also takes current weather forecasts and building characteristics into account. tado° GmbH is a Munich based Tech Startup bringing Internet of Things into the Cleantech Market. It was founded by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz, Valentin Sawadski and Leopold von Bismarck in 2011. A team of qualified young professionals has been working on the development of tado° for approximately two years in Munich.

Cloud&Heat Technologies

Series B in 2018
Cloud&Heat Technologies GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in providing cloud-based computing services with a focus on sustainability and security. The company offers users the ability to manage cloud computing power and utilize Cloud Block Storage for unlimited data storage capacity. Its services also include file storage and processing, along with support options such as manuals, backup programs, and easy-to-install application packages. Furthermore, Cloud&Heat is committed to energy efficiency and has developed scalable data center solutions that address the increasing demands of digitalization while tackling energy transition and climate change challenges. The company, formerly known as AoTerra GmbH, rebranded in April 2014 and operates its server locations exclusively in Germany.

Cosmo Tech

Series B in 2018
Cosmo Tech is a global technology company that helps the C-suite make optimal business decisions. The company was founded in 2010 by Michel Morvan and Hugues de Bantel. Then known as The CoSMo Company, the Lyon-based startup quickly established itself as a global reference in the modeling and simulation of complex systems. The company’s innovative approach to complexity and capacity to model any complex system in any industry quickly set the company on the path to success. Cosmo Tech has been recognised publicly for its industry-validated software including being named a Cool Vendor in Data Science by Gartner in 2016, recognised as France’s Most Innovative Software Company by EY and Syntec in 2016, named to the Cleantech Global 100 in 2017, and named to both the Red Herring 100 Europe and Red Herring 100 USA lists in 2017. In 2014 the company raised $5.2 million in Series A funding, expanded operations to the US, and opened its San Francisco office. In 2017 the company raised an additional $3.1 million in a follow-on round and was rebranded as Cosmo Tech. Today Cosmo Tech has a diverse team of more than 70 employees serving clients in Europe and North America.

Driivz

Series A in 2018
Driivz develops a cloud-based electric vehicle (EV) charging management platform that provides comprehensive solutions for managing EV operations, including chargers, drivers, and energy usage. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California, the platform serves a wide range of stakeholders, including fleet managers, charger hosts, and utilities. Driivz's system includes modules for operations management, energy management, billing, and driver self-service tools, which can function independently or as an integrated solution. It allows users to monitor charger availability, manage transactions and memberships, analyze charging trends, and receive real-time alerts about potential issues. The platform is compatible with over 170 charger types and complies with various industry standards, enabling optimal grid utilization and integration with renewable energy sources. Driivz's software supports the operations of EV charging networks globally, helping service providers enhance the charging experience for drivers and streamline their infrastructure management.

Sonnen

Series E in 2018
Sonnen offers solutions which are much more than only storage and includes many additional benefits like active energy management, smart metering and virtual power plant integration. Different system sizes are offered, optimally customized to the requirements of residential homes, agricultural farms and commercial firms. Sonnenbatterie was introduced to the German and Austrian markets in January 2011 as one of the first proven and transportable intelligent lithium storage systems.

Vulog

Series B in 2017
Vulog SA is a company that specializes in shared mobility solutions, offering a platform that enables users to book and reserve cars efficiently. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Paris, France, Vulog provides a comprehensive suite of software as a service (SaaS) solutions, which includes advanced fleet management tools, consumer-facing mobile applications, and connected vehicle technology, allowing for the rapid launch of large-scale fleets. Its technology is designed to support a variety of clients, such as automobile manufacturers, car rental companies, and insurance providers, facilitating their growth and operational efficiency in the shared mobility sector. With additional offices in major cities around the world, Vulog leverages its global presence and artificial intelligence capabilities to optimize fleet operations and anticipate user demand, thereby reshaping urban mobility for both companies and individuals.

Cloud&Heat Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Cloud&Heat Technologies GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in providing cloud-based computing services with a focus on sustainability and security. The company offers users the ability to manage cloud computing power and utilize Cloud Block Storage for unlimited data storage capacity. Its services also include file storage and processing, along with support options such as manuals, backup programs, and easy-to-install application packages. Furthermore, Cloud&Heat is committed to energy efficiency and has developed scalable data center solutions that address the increasing demands of digitalization while tackling energy transition and climate change challenges. The company, formerly known as AoTerra GmbH, rebranded in April 2014 and operates its server locations exclusively in Germany.

Sonnen

Series D in 2016
Sonnen offers solutions which are much more than only storage and includes many additional benefits like active energy management, smart metering and virtual power plant integration. Different system sizes are offered, optimally customized to the requirements of residential homes, agricultural farms and commercial firms. Sonnenbatterie was introduced to the German and Austrian markets in January 2011 as one of the first proven and transportable intelligent lithium storage systems.

tado°

Series E in 2016
Tado° is The Heating App for private homes and small businesses. It adjusts to the residents' behavior in real time and also takes current weather forecasts and building characteristics into account. tado° GmbH is a Munich based Tech Startup bringing Internet of Things into the Cleantech Market. It was founded by Christian Deilmann, Johannes Schwarz, Valentin Sawadski and Leopold von Bismarck in 2011. A team of qualified young professionals has been working on the development of tado° for approximately two years in Munich.

Sunfire

Series C in 2015
Sunfire specializes in the development and manufacturing of systems for producing renewable industrial gases and fuels, known as e-Gas, e-Fuel, and e-Chemicals. These alternatives to fossil fuels can seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructures, replacing mineral oil and natural gas. The company utilizes solid oxide cells (SOCs) for the conversion process, which also serve as generators for electricity and heat. Sunfire aims to harness regenerative energy from various sources, such as wind, hydropower, and solar, ensuring its availability regardless of environmental conditions.

Sonnen

Series C in 2015
Sonnen offers solutions which are much more than only storage and includes many additional benefits like active energy management, smart metering and virtual power plant integration. Different system sizes are offered, optimally customized to the requirements of residential homes, agricultural farms and commercial firms. Sonnenbatterie was introduced to the German and Austrian markets in January 2011 as one of the first proven and transportable intelligent lithium storage systems.