Participated · Equity · Jan 2019

Driivz develops a platform that functions as an operating system for electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, managing large charging networks end-to-end. The platform is used by operators of charging points, EV fleets and other key players in the EV ecosystem. Driivz reports a large number of customers across the utility, oil and gas, and automotive industries as well as among charging network operators. The company is led by CEO Doron Frenkel. Driivz is based in Hod Hasharon, Israel. The article notes a recent investment by Volvo Group Venture Capital AB, though the amount was undisclosed. Driivz operates an intelligent cloud-based platform that supports EV service providers with charging operations management, energy optimization, billing and roaming capabilities, and driver self-service apps. The platform spans home, public and workplace charging and offers bespoke billing and energy management tools. Driivz serves customers in 18 countries and manages tens of thousands of chargers across North America and Europe, supporting more than 130 types of charging stations. Its technology is used by more than 500,000 EV drivers and by customers including EVgo, ElaadNL, ESB and Centrica. Driivz says major utilities, automakers and gas & oil companies have chosen its platform to accelerate expansion into the EV domain. The company’s software is positioned to be integrated into broader e-Mobility offerings through strategic partnerships and deployments. Driivz provides an end-to-end, modular Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Management platform used by EV service providers. The platform offers charging operations management, user and grid management, billing capabilities, home, public and workplace charging support, and driver enablement apps. It supports more than 80 types of charging stations and is fully compliant with OCPP 2.0 and ISO 15118 (V2G) communications. The system is deployed by some of the world’s biggest energy companies and is used by over 300,000 drivers. Doron Frenkel is CEO and the company highlights broad interoperability and enterprise-grade management features.

Participated · Series A · Jan 2014

Founded in 2005, Iceotope develops chassis-based precision liquid cooling systems that replace traditional air cooling to improve efficiency and reduce energy and water usage in data centres, AI infrastructure, HPC, and edge environments. Its technology is purpose-built for demanding cooling constraints across core data centers and distributed edge deployments. The company holds more than 200 granted and pending patents covering its liquid cooling approach. Iceotope plans to scale product and engineering efforts, expand its patent portfolio, and grow ecosystem partnerships following its recent fundraise. Financially, the company secured a $26 million Series B to support these initiatives; the article does not disclose revenue or other operating metrics.

Led · Equity · Oct 2012

Open Energi is a London, UK-based provider of energy demand management solutions. Its core product, Open Dynamic Demand™, reacts instantaneously to changes in the balance between supply and demand on the electricity grid. The solution works with stored energy devices including refrigerators, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning units, water heaters and industrial processes, and can be installed in electrical appliances at the point of production in partnership with manufacturers. The company has partnered with Sainsbury’s and Defra. Open Energi received a £5m (approximately $8m) investment from existing investor Ombu Group. The company intends to use the capital to expand its business in the UK and overseas; David Stevenson is CEO.

Led · Equity · Jul 2012

Phase Focus is a Sheffield, UK-based developer and supplier of nanotech imaging and microscopy technology. It has developed the Phase Focus Virtual Lens®, which transfers the task of image creation from a lens to a computer programme and can be integrated into existing microscopes or underpin next-generation microscopy products. The Virtual Lens is already used in applications such as commercial contact lens measurement and laboratory-based cell analysis. Led by CEO Dr. Ian Pykett, the company intends to use the newly raised funds to increase adoption of its technology. Phase Focus recently completed a £3.2m equity raise to support commercialisation and broader deployment. The round strengthens the company’s financial position to drive uptake of its Virtual Lens technology.

Participated · Equity · Mar 2012

Bluewater Bio International is a London-based provider of high-performance water and wastewater treatment technologies built around its proprietary HYBACS process. HYBACS uses naturally occurring bacteria to remove nitrates, phosphates and carbonaceous matter, producing high-quality, odourless, reusable water from domestic, agricultural and industrial effluents. The process is particularly suited to upgrading existing activated sludge plants for improved performance or to accept increased pollution loads. The company was founded in 2007 by CEO Daniel Ishag. Bluewater Bio has offices in Busan (South Korea), China and Bahrain, and partners in the USA, Russia, Spain and South Africa, reflecting an international footprint. In March 2012 the company raised £22.5m (approximately $36m) from institutional backers named in the press coverage.