InoBat
Venture Round in 2024
InoBat is a research and development company focused on battery production, aiming to cater to the European market with innovative energy solutions. Positioned in Central and Eastern Europe, InoBat leverages the region's robust automotive, petrochemical, and energy sectors to establish R&D and testing facilities, along with future production lines. The company specializes in creating customized electric vehicle batteries, working closely with original equipment manufacturers to enhance performance, optimize cell chemistry, and explore new battery technologies. InoBat operates across three key sectors: electro-mobility, energy storage, and hydrogen. By forming joint ventures with leading industrial groups, InoBat seeks to link advanced technologies with strategic market access, supporting both European and global initiatives in the energy sector.
Brightpick
Series B in 2023
Brightpick, headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in AI-driven robotics for warehouse automation. Their flagship product, the Brightpick Autopicker, is a mobile robot that autonomously handles order picking, consolidation, dispatch, and stock replenishment. This allows warehouses of any size to significantly reduce labor requirements and streamline operations, with deployment taking just weeks. The company has over 200 employees and has deployed hundreds of AI robots across the US and Europe.
Yago
Venture Round in 2022
Yago is a digital platform designed to simplify and optimize the management of online insurance and mortgage credit. The company focuses on making insurance accessible and comprehensible through technology, offering a range of products including car, house, legal protection, and e-reputation insurance. Yago's platform empowers users to manage their contracts effectively while benefiting from optimization provided by the company's experts. Currently, Yago has expanded its services to the Flanders region, enabling individuals to take out mortgage loans with ease.
Brightpick
Series B in 2021
Brightpick, headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in AI-driven robotics for warehouse automation. Their flagship product, the Brightpick Autopicker, is a mobile robot that autonomously handles order picking, consolidation, dispatch, and stock replenishment. This allows warehouses of any size to significantly reduce labor requirements and streamline operations, with deployment taking just weeks. The company has over 200 employees and has deployed hundreds of AI robots across the US and Europe.
Tachyum Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2016, that specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced processing chips. Its flagship product line, the Prodigy processors, includes models such as the T216, T432, T864, and TI6128. These processors are designed to optimize performance for data center operations, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing workloads. By enabling hyper-scale data centers to function as low-cost, energy-efficient universal computing centers, Tachyum's technology significantly reduces operational costs—potentially by up to four times—saving customers substantial amounts annually. The company focuses on enhancing performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, thereby addressing the growing demands of big data analytics and large-scale computing.
AgeVolt
Venture Round in 2021
AgeVolt is a developer of electric vehicle charging systems designed to facilitate the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. The company offers a range of charging technologies suitable for businesses, households, and municipalities, focusing on the installation of chargers using existing electrical connections instead of requiring new connections. AgeVolt's product lineup includes AC charging devices and a digital energy management system that features remote access and charging status notifications. This innovation allows clients to manage their electric vehicle charging more conveniently and efficiently, alleviating concerns about charging range while optimizing energy distribution.
InoBat
Debt Financing in 2020
InoBat is a research and development company focused on battery production, aiming to cater to the European market with innovative energy solutions. Positioned in Central and Eastern Europe, InoBat leverages the region's robust automotive, petrochemical, and energy sectors to establish R&D and testing facilities, along with future production lines. The company specializes in creating customized electric vehicle batteries, working closely with original equipment manufacturers to enhance performance, optimize cell chemistry, and explore new battery technologies. InoBat operates across three key sectors: electro-mobility, energy storage, and hydrogen. By forming joint ventures with leading industrial groups, InoBat seeks to link advanced technologies with strategic market access, supporting both European and global initiatives in the energy sector.
MATSUKO
Seed Round in 2019
MATSUKO is a B2B software company that specializes in real-time holographic communication, transforming how organizations engage in remote collaboration. By utilizing a single camera and mixed-reality glasses, MATSUKO's technology enables users to project realistic human holograms, creating a compelling sense of presence that enhances traditional video conferencing. This innovative approach allows businesses to communicate within a virtual 3-D environment, effectively bridging the gap between physical and digital interactions. MATSUKO's solutions not only improve collaboration but also aim to reduce environmental impact, aligning with contemporary work practices that emphasize remote engagement and minimized travel.
ESS is a long-duration energy storage company that specializes in iron flow battery technology, focusing on solutions for commercial, industrial, utility, microgrid, and off-grid applications. Founded in 2011, the company aims to support a future powered by clean and reliable energy. With a team experienced in distributed power generation and energy storage technologies, ESS has developed an energy management system that utilizes a safe, abundant, and non-toxic iron-electrolyte in conjunction with a patented flow cell design. This innovative approach offers high performance at a low cost, making ESS's technology well-suited for applications ranging from retail energy management to utility-scale renewable energy integration.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Series C in 2019
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. is a materials discovery company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of advanced materials for clean tech energy applications. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on synthesizing and evaluating a wide range of specialty materials, including metal alloys, ceramics, and compound semiconductors, to enhance the performance of rechargeable and primary batteries. Wildcat employs proprietary high throughput synthesis and testing platforms, allowing it to explore thousands of materials rapidly. Its research extends to areas such as lithium-ion battery electrodes, hydrogen storage, carbon capture, and thermoelectrics. The company engages in collaborative development projects, partnering with leaders across the battery supply chain to create innovative solutions for various industries, including automotive, electronics, and medical sectors. Wildcat's mission is to improve the performance, safety, and sustainability of energy storage solutions.
Tachyum Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2016, that specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced processing chips. Its flagship product line, the Prodigy processors, includes models such as the T216, T432, T864, and TI6128. These processors are designed to optimize performance for data center operations, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing workloads. By enabling hyper-scale data centers to function as low-cost, energy-efficient universal computing centers, Tachyum's technology significantly reduces operational costs—potentially by up to four times—saving customers substantial amounts annually. The company focuses on enhancing performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, thereby addressing the growing demands of big data analytics and large-scale computing.
Dunkerque Multibulk Terminal
Acquisition in 2018
Dunkerque Multibulk Terminal is a logistics and storage specialist for multi-bulk and powdered products, with its port.
AeroMobil
Series B in 2017
AeroMobil is a company specializing in the development of personal aerial vehicles (PAVs) aimed at transforming personal mobility by enabling travel both on the ground and in the air. The company focuses on creating flying cars that integrate automotive and aerospace technologies to provide efficient and environmentally friendly transportation solutions. AeroMobil's vehicles are designed for short take-off and landing (STOL) and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), utilizing advanced electric propulsion systems and battery technologies. By addressing issues such as traffic congestion and emissions, AeroMobil aims to enhance convenience for users in urban and inter-urban environments. The company adopts a pragmatic approach to the development of its technologies, ensuring safety and reliability while collaborating with regulators and governments. Its first flying car represents a significant step toward realizing Air Mobility-as-a-Service (aMaaS), promoting faster and more efficient door-to-door travel, particularly in regions with limited road infrastructure.
SEC-Technologies
Venture Round in 2017
SEC Technologies, s.r.o., established in 2014 and headquartered in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia, specializes in developing advanced detection systems for airborne chemicals, particularly in the context of chemical and biological warfare. The company's flagship product, Falcon 4G, utilizes a laser-based platform that allows for the stand-off detection and identification of chemical threats from significant distances, providing real-time analysis without direct contact. This innovative technology enables the visualization of chemical clouds in three dimensions, enhancing situational awareness on the battlefield. With low energy consumption, the Falcon 4G operates efficiently on battery power, ensuring prolonged functionality. Its capability to detect secondary clouds, which may become invisible to passive detection systems, positions SEC Technologies as a critical player in safeguarding people and assets from various chemical hazards, including toxic industrial chemicals and environmental threats.