Smart Energy Innovationsfonds
Overview
The Smart Energy Innovationsfonds is a corporate venture capital fund established by Energie 360° in 2015, focusing on early-stage startups in the fields of cleantech, energy, smart cities, and mobility. The fund aims to support innovative companies in these sectors by providing both financial resources and strategic expertise to facilitate rapid market entry and sustainable growth. Investment criteria include a focus on cleantech, energy, smart cities, and mobility sectors, targeting pre-seed to early-stage companies with initial sales or imminent market entry. The fund typically invests between CHF 0.5 million and CHF 3 million, primarily in the DACH region and Europe. Notable investments include Liquind 24/7 GmbH, which developed a European infrastructure for liquefied natural gas, and Luftmeister GmbH, known for its innovative air energy meters. Both companies have been successfully exited, with Liquind acquired by Vitol in 2021 and Luftmeister by Danpower in 2022.
Investment Focus
- Clear competitive advantages
- Growing market
- Intellectual property rights
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Smart Energy Innovationsfonds invest in?
Smart Energy Innovationsfonds invests in Energy, Mobility, Cleantech and Smart Cities, and is based in Zürich, Switzerland. Smart Energy Innovationsfonds is listed as a corporate vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Smart Energy Innovationsfonds invest at?
Smart Energy Innovationsfonds backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 570K - 3.5M.
Which regions does Smart Energy Innovationsfonds invest in?
Smart Energy Innovationsfonds invests across Germany, Europe, Switzerland and Austria.
What companies has Smart Energy Innovationsfonds invested in?
Smart Energy Innovationsfonds's portfolio includes Liquind 24/7 GmbH and Luftmeister GmbH.
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