Wandelbots
Series C in 2022
Wandelbots GmbH, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in robotic software that simplifies the programming of industrial robots. The company offers a no-code solution called Wandelbots Teaching, which allows users to teach robots through demonstration-based technology using sensor-attached wearables. This innovative approach enables individuals without programming expertise to train robots efficiently, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with automation processes. Wandelbots' technology supports various robot brands, including Universal Robots and Yaskawa, and is utilized by prominent companies such as VW, Bayer, and Fraunhofer. Since its establishment in 2017, Wandelbots has rapidly grown to over 170 employees, securing substantial funding and awards for its contributions to the robotics field. The company continues to expand its market presence and establish partnerships with system integrators across Germany, Europe, and the USA.
Cargo.one
Series B in 2020
Cargo.one is a digital platform designed to streamline the air freight industry by enabling freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities across various airlines. The platform provides real-time pricing and availability, facilitating a more efficient booking process for international freight forwarders and cargo carriers. By offering a fully digital and data-driven distribution channel, Cargo.one helps airlines attract new business while reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The company has partnered with prominent airlines and forwarders, including Lufthansa, Finnair, and Kühne + Nagel, to enhance the online distribution of air cargo services.
Cargo.one
Series A in 2020
Cargo.one is a digital platform designed to streamline the air freight industry by enabling freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities across various airlines. The platform provides real-time pricing and availability, facilitating a more efficient booking process for international freight forwarders and cargo carriers. By offering a fully digital and data-driven distribution channel, Cargo.one helps airlines attract new business while reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The company has partnered with prominent airlines and forwarders, including Lufthansa, Finnair, and Kühne + Nagel, to enhance the online distribution of air cargo services.
Wandelbots
Series B in 2020
Wandelbots GmbH, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in robotic software that simplifies the programming of industrial robots. The company offers a no-code solution called Wandelbots Teaching, which allows users to teach robots through demonstration-based technology using sensor-attached wearables. This innovative approach enables individuals without programming expertise to train robots efficiently, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with automation processes. Wandelbots' technology supports various robot brands, including Universal Robots and Yaskawa, and is utilized by prominent companies such as VW, Bayer, and Fraunhofer. Since its establishment in 2017, Wandelbots has rapidly grown to over 170 employees, securing substantial funding and awards for its contributions to the robotics field. The company continues to expand its market presence and establish partnerships with system integrators across Germany, Europe, and the USA.
EcoG
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2017, EcoG designs and develops Internet of Things (IoT) operating systems for electric vehicle chargers. Its platform offers charging control, backend connectivity, payment solutions, UI components, tools for development and simulation, and an open API architecture that enables app-based services. With offices in Germany, Norway, and the US, EcoG facilitates value-added services by connecting users, vehicles, and infrastructure with local businesses.
Thinkstep
Venture Round in 2016
Thinkstep AG, established in 1991 and headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, specializes in sustainability software, data, and consulting services. It offers a suite of products including life cycle assessment tools, corporate sustainability solutions, energy management systems, and supply chain transparency platforms. Thinkstep serves over 2,000 clients worldwide, including 40% of the Fortune 500, helping them achieve operational excellence, product innovation, brand value, and regulatory compliance. With a global presence in 19 countries, the company operates as a subsidiary of Sphera Solutions, Inc.
Power Plus Communications
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2001, Power Plus Communications specializes in Broadband Powerline (BPL) communications for utilities. It offers BPL systems, modems, transformers, and software for smart metering and grid automation. The company's technology uses the existing electricity grid for real-time data transfer, enabling smart grids and remote control capabilities.
Power Plus Communications
Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2001, Power Plus Communications specializes in Broadband Powerline (BPL) communications for utilities. It offers BPL systems, modems, transformers, and software for smart metering and grid automation. The company's technology uses the existing electricity grid for real-time data transfer, enabling smart grids and remote control capabilities.
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
Thinkstep
Series B in 2014
Thinkstep AG, established in 1991 and headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, specializes in sustainability software, data, and consulting services. It offers a suite of products including life cycle assessment tools, corporate sustainability solutions, energy management systems, and supply chain transparency platforms. Thinkstep serves over 2,000 clients worldwide, including 40% of the Fortune 500, helping them achieve operational excellence, product innovation, brand value, and regulatory compliance. With a global presence in 19 countries, the company operates as a subsidiary of Sphera Solutions, Inc.
Power Plus Communications
Convertible Note in 2014
Founded in 2001, Power Plus Communications specializes in Broadband Powerline (BPL) communications for utilities. It offers BPL systems, modems, transformers, and software for smart metering and grid automation. The company's technology uses the existing electricity grid for real-time data transfer, enabling smart grids and remote control capabilities.
J2 Innovations
Series A in 2014
J2 Innovations, Inc. is a software and technology company specializing in solutions for smart device integration and building automation. The company is known for its FIN Framework, an open software platform that enables the development of applications for device programming, control, and enterprise visualization. This platform facilitates automation by utilizing the Project Haystack open tagging and data-modeling standard, allowing for the automation of manual configuration tasks in commissioning automation systems. J2 Innovations also offers the FIN Builder, which allows clients to customize user experiences, create graphics for air handlers and central plants, and visualize various data sources through custom dashboards. Headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, J2 Innovations provides its products through authorized distributors and serves OEM partners, system integrators, and end-users, focusing on enhancing collaboration and reducing development costs. The company was incorporated in 2008 and operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft.
Thinkstep
Series B in 2014
Thinkstep AG, established in 1991 and headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, specializes in sustainability software, data, and consulting services. It offers a suite of products including life cycle assessment tools, corporate sustainability solutions, energy management systems, and supply chain transparency platforms. Thinkstep serves over 2,000 clients worldwide, including 40% of the Fortune 500, helping them achieve operational excellence, product innovation, brand value, and regulatory compliance. With a global presence in 19 countries, the company operates as a subsidiary of Sphera Solutions, Inc.
Panoratio
Venture Round in 2012
Panoratio, established in March 2003 in Munich, Germany, originated from research conducted at the Siemens AG Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Laboratory, aimed at optimizing gas turbine engine performance in power plants. The challenge of analyzing complex datasets generated by sensors led to the development of a software solution that effectively compresses data while retaining its granularity. This innovation prompted Siemens AG to spin off Panoratio as an independent entity. The company has since created PANOsight, a software suite that leverages patented compression technology. Panoratio serves over 50 customers, including notable organizations such as AOK, AOL, Macy's, and Vodafone. By providing big data analytics applications, Panoratio enables businesses to conduct investigative and predictive analysis of large, heterogeneous data sets, facilitating the development of simulation platforms that help clients detect change indicators, optimize business models, and manage transformations proactively.
Thinkstep
Venture Round in 2010
Thinkstep AG, established in 1991 and headquartered in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, specializes in sustainability software, data, and consulting services. It offers a suite of products including life cycle assessment tools, corporate sustainability solutions, energy management systems, and supply chain transparency platforms. Thinkstep serves over 2,000 clients worldwide, including 40% of the Fortune 500, helping them achieve operational excellence, product innovation, brand value, and regulatory compliance. With a global presence in 19 countries, the company operates as a subsidiary of Sphera Solutions, Inc.
ChargePoint
Series C in 2010
ChargePoint operates the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, offering public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and utility grid management technology. Its app enables users to find, start, and track charging sessions.
ChargePoint
Series B in 2010
ChargePoint operates the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, offering public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and utility grid management technology. Its app enables users to find, start, and track charging sessions.
EnOcean GmbH, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oberhaching, Germany, specializes in energy harvesting technology and wireless sensor solutions for building automation, industrial applications, and environmental monitoring. The company offers a range of products, including energy converters, wireless sensors, controllers, transmitters, receivers, and development tools, designed to enable maintenance-free, battery-less operations in various environments. EnOcean's innovative technology allows sensors to harvest energy from their surroundings, making them ideal for applications in smart homes, lighting systems, and automated meter reading. The company distributes its products through a network of partners across numerous countries, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, the United States, and several others in Europe and beyond. EnOcean's solutions aim to enhance energy efficiency and user convenience in the growing Internet of Things market.
Panoratio
Series B in 2005
Panoratio, established in March 2003 in Munich, Germany, originated from research conducted at the Siemens AG Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Laboratory, aimed at optimizing gas turbine engine performance in power plants. The challenge of analyzing complex datasets generated by sensors led to the development of a software solution that effectively compresses data while retaining its granularity. This innovation prompted Siemens AG to spin off Panoratio as an independent entity. The company has since created PANOsight, a software suite that leverages patented compression technology. Panoratio serves over 50 customers, including notable organizations such as AOK, AOL, Macy's, and Vodafone. By providing big data analytics applications, Panoratio enables businesses to conduct investigative and predictive analysis of large, heterogeneous data sets, facilitating the development of simulation platforms that help clients detect change indicators, optimize business models, and manage transformations proactively.
EnOcean GmbH, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oberhaching, Germany, specializes in energy harvesting technology and wireless sensor solutions for building automation, industrial applications, and environmental monitoring. The company offers a range of products, including energy converters, wireless sensors, controllers, transmitters, receivers, and development tools, designed to enable maintenance-free, battery-less operations in various environments. EnOcean's innovative technology allows sensors to harvest energy from their surroundings, making them ideal for applications in smart homes, lighting systems, and automated meter reading. The company distributes its products through a network of partners across numerous countries, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, the United States, and several others in Europe and beyond. EnOcean's solutions aim to enhance energy efficiency and user convenience in the growing Internet of Things market.
EnOcean GmbH, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oberhaching, Germany, specializes in energy harvesting technology and wireless sensor solutions for building automation, industrial applications, and environmental monitoring. The company offers a range of products, including energy converters, wireless sensors, controllers, transmitters, receivers, and development tools, designed to enable maintenance-free, battery-less operations in various environments. EnOcean's innovative technology allows sensors to harvest energy from their surroundings, making them ideal for applications in smart homes, lighting systems, and automated meter reading. The company distributes its products through a network of partners across numerous countries, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, the United States, and several others in Europe and beyond. EnOcean's solutions aim to enhance energy efficiency and user convenience in the growing Internet of Things market.
EnOcean GmbH, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oberhaching, Germany, specializes in energy harvesting technology and wireless sensor solutions for building automation, industrial applications, and environmental monitoring. The company offers a range of products, including energy converters, wireless sensors, controllers, transmitters, receivers, and development tools, designed to enable maintenance-free, battery-less operations in various environments. EnOcean's innovative technology allows sensors to harvest energy from their surroundings, making them ideal for applications in smart homes, lighting systems, and automated meter reading. The company distributes its products through a network of partners across numerous countries, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, the United States, and several others in Europe and beyond. EnOcean's solutions aim to enhance energy efficiency and user convenience in the growing Internet of Things market.