KfW

KfW, established in 1948, is a state-owned investment and development bank based in Frankfurt, Germany. As the promotional bank of the Federal Republic of Germany, it operates through several segments, offering a wide range of financing and investment services. KfW supports small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurship, housing, infrastructure, education, and export finance, both domestically and internationally. It also promotes sustainable development and provides funding for projects that enhance economic, social, and ecological conditions. Additionally, KfW Capital, a subsidiary established in 2018, invests in German and European venture capital and venture debt funds, adhering to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) principles.

Jochen Eichmann

Head, Venture Tech Growth Financing

Richard Eisenbach

CFO

Jörg Goschin Ph.D

Founder, Senior Managing Director and Co-CEO

Martin Neumann

Senior Investment Manager

Alexander Thees

Co-CEO and Senior Managing Director

Past deals in Utilities

Elektrani na Severna Makedonija

Debt Financing in 2024
Elektrani na Severna Makedonija is a state-owned electricity producing company in North Macedonia.

NamPower

Debt Financing in 2024
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specializes in the generation and transmission of electricity.

Elektroprivreda Crne Gore

Debt Financing in 2024
Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) is the national energy corporation of Montenegro, established to oversee the production and supply of electricity. The company focuses on generating, distributing, and supplying electricity to residential, industrial, and commercial users throughout the country. EPCG plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable energy services, contributing to the overall energy infrastructure of Montenegro. Its operations encompass a comprehensive range of electricity-related activities, facilitating access to power for various sectors and supporting the nation's energy needs.

Elektrani na Severna Makedonija

Grant in 2024
Elektrani na Severna Makedonija is a state-owned electricity producing company in North Macedonia.

TagEnergy

Debt Financing in 2023
TagEnergy is a clean energy enterprise for a new cycle in the renewable energy industry. It was formed in 2019 to accelerate the energy transition by developing and investing in competitive and clean power stations in order to compete directly and actively on the energy markets. Renewables have now become the main source of energy able to provide both social responsibility and price efficiency, and we are delivering this in the countries where we have established our activity. ​TagEnergy is operated by a highly-experienced team of manager-shareholders. Its operations span the renewables value chain, from development, financing, construction and asset management of wind, solar and storage projects, to commercialisation of its competitive energy. TagEnergy has developed a portfolio of 2.7GW in the UK, Australia, Spain, Portugal and France, and intends to drive the pace of transition through projects that deliver reliable energy affordably, and at scale.

Electrochaea

Series D in 2022
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.

Uniper

Post in 2022
Uniper is an international energy company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with approximately 11,000 employees. Established on January 1, 2016, following the separation of E.ON's fossil fuel assets, Uniper focuses on energy generation and trading. The company operates through three main segments: European Generation, Global Commodities, and Russian Power Generation. The European Generation segment encompasses a diverse portfolio, including coal, gas, oil, and combined heat and power plants, as well as hydroelectric, nuclear, biomass, and renewable energy facilities. The Global Commodities segment centralizes the company's energy trading activities, while the Russian Power Generation segment oversees its power generation operations within Russia. Through its integrated approach, Uniper combines advanced technology and expertise to meet the evolving needs of the energy market.

NamPower

Grant in 2021
NamPower is the national power utility of Namibia and specializes in the generation and transmission of electricity.

Electrochaea

Venture Round in 2021
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.

Eskom Holdings

Debt Financing in 2018
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is a key player in the electricity sector of South Africa, generating approximately 95% of the country's electricity and around 45% of the electricity consumed in Africa. The company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Sandton, operates through various segments including Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. It provides electricity to a diverse range of customers, including industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural, and residential sectors. Eskom utilizes multiple energy sources such as coal, nuclear, wind, hydro, and gas turbines for power generation and also engages in electricity trading with countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The company is involved in constructing additional power infrastructure to meet increasing demand and has a service concession for electricity generation and transmission in Uganda. Beyond its core operations, Eskom engages in finance, insurance, corporate social investment, and coal exports, contributing to its broad business portfolio.

Eskom Holdings

Debt Financing in 2015
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is a key player in the electricity sector of South Africa, generating approximately 95% of the country's electricity and around 45% of the electricity consumed in Africa. The company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Sandton, operates through various segments including Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. It provides electricity to a diverse range of customers, including industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural, and residential sectors. Eskom utilizes multiple energy sources such as coal, nuclear, wind, hydro, and gas turbines for power generation and also engages in electricity trading with countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The company is involved in constructing additional power infrastructure to meet increasing demand and has a service concession for electricity generation and transmission in Uganda. Beyond its core operations, Eskom engages in finance, insurance, corporate social investment, and coal exports, contributing to its broad business portfolio.

Electrochaea

Series A in 2014
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.

Cuculus

Series B in 2010
Cuculus GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Ilmenau, Germany, specializes in software solutions for the energy sector, focusing on smart metering and energy management. The company offers ZONOS, an IoT platform that facilitates the integration and management of various utility meters, including electric, gas, and water, into a cohesive digital framework. This platform supports energy suppliers, grid operators, telecommunications companies, and metering service providers in transitioning from traditional manual meters to intelligent, connected systems. With a team that combines expertise in information technology, telecommunications, and electrical engineering, Cuculus leverages advanced technology developed in collaboration with the Technical University Ilmenau and IDEO Laboratories. The company also has an office in Leipzig, enhancing its presence in one of Germany's key technology regions.
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