Participated · Equity · Feb 2026

Einklang delivers an Energy-as-a-Service platform that bundles electricity procurement, on-site battery storage, intelligent control software and flexible tariffs into a single solution for small and medium-sized enterprises. Its technology automatically shifts consumption to periods of high renewable generation, mitigating price volatility, peak loads and grid fees without adding operational complexity for customers. Installation is typically completed within three months and the system is already deployed at several manufacturing and industrial sites. Backed by founders with experience in industrial energy systems and algorithmic energy trading, the company plans to deepen its technology stack and widen strategic partnerships. With the new capital, Einklang targets scaling to 100 customer sites by 2026. The Cologne-based startup positions itself as a cost-saving, autonomy-increasing alternative for businesses left out of large-industry energy relief schemes. Financially, it has just secured €2.2 million to fuel these growth ambitions.

Led · Equity · Jan 2026

Based in Cologne, hellgrün Energie offers a fully integrated 360° service that covers planning, financing, installation and operation of rooftop photovoltaic systems for supermarkets, logistics centers and other high-consumption commercial buildings. The company targets asset managers, real-estate investors and corporates that want to decarbonize their properties without becoming energy suppliers themselves. To date, hellgrün has completed more than 100 PV installations and leverages this experience to accelerate large-scale rollouts. Backed by a network of angel investors, the firm now aims to deploy over 100 MW of installed capacity by 2027, cutting thousands of tons of CO₂ annually. Its long-term vision is an economically viable, fossil-free energy supply for commercial properties. The recent €1 million infusion strengthens its balance sheet and supports rapid expansion across large real-estate portfolios.

Participated · Seed · Feb 2025

Founded in 2024 and based in Berlin, dsb offers certified energy consulting where consultants collect building data to create a digital twin and an individual renovation roadmap (iSFP). The company reviews and handles subsidy applications through KfW and BAFA and coordinates implementation of measures such as solar panels, heat pumps, window replacement, and insulation via a network of vetted trades businesses. dsb says its process reduces the homeowner's time requirement by approximately 80%. Since founding it has tripled in size and now serves over 10,000 private customers and works with around 300 local skilled trades businesses. The company forecasts revenue exceeding €15 million for 2026. Planned product and go-to-market moves include launching a proprietary electricity tariff and expanding into the B2B market.

Participated · Series B · Aug 2023

Bind-X is an industrial biotechnology company led by founder and CEO Martin Spitznagel and based in Martinsried, Germany. Its mission is to increase the sustainability of established industries through the use of biobased products. The company’s product portfolio includes innovative solutions for various industries built on its multi-patented Bind-Tech® platform. Current focus areas include alternative weed control in agriculture, biological dust suppression in mining, and reducing the use of bitumen in road construction. Bind-X plans further global expansion and is preparing additional market entries in agriculture, mining, and infrastructure. It also intends to increase production capacity and expand the team across three international locations. The company recently closed a €10m financing round to support these initiatives.

Led · Equity · Jul 2019

ecoligo provides solar-as-a-service solutions by financing and implementing solar installations for commercial and industrial clients in emerging markets, working with private and retail investors. The company has implemented 130 solar systems globally valued at €40M and operates in 11 countries including Kenya, Vietnam and Chile. Its projects are anticipated to prevent over 1.7 million tons of CO2 emissions over their expected lifespan, and the company says its fully financed Solar-as-a-Service projects have saved over one million tonnes of CO2. ecoligo maintains offices in Berlin and several international locations (Accra, Nairobi, San José, Santiago de Chile, Ho Chi Minh City and Manila). Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on expanding access to affordable solar for commercial customers while generating impact for investors. Recent plans include strengthening its market presence in the solar project sector and introducing and extending new financial products in Germany and selected European countries. Ecoligo is a Berlin-based, impact-led solar-as-a-service company that implements photovoltaic systems on company buildings in emerging markets such as Kenya, Vietnam, and Chile. Founded in 2016 by Martin Baart and Markus Schwaninger, the firm combines project implementation with a digital impact investing platform that enables retail investors to fund solar projects. To date Ecoligo has implemented 169 projects totaling 82.4 MWp, and its signed projects are estimated to save about 1 million tonnes of CO₂. The company provides a full-service solution including planning, construction, maintenance, and financing to help companies access affordable, in-house clean electricity. With a newly raised €10 million Series A, Ecoligo plans to grow sustainably, expand existing markets, further develop its digital impact investing platform, and offer opportunities to invest in its projects in more countries. Its model addresses the funding gap for solar projects in emerging economies by democratizing investment in renewable assets for smaller investors. ecoligo, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, offers Solar-as-a-Service contracts that provide financing for commercial and industrial solar projects in emerging markets through crowd investing. The company handles construction, installation, scheduled maintenance, operation, and management of solar systems throughout contract durations. To date it has brokered more than €2.4 million on its crowd-investing platform and implemented more than 20 solar projects across East and West Africa, Central America and Southeast Asia. ecoligo plans to scale operations by expanding existing hubs in Ghana, Kenya and Costa Rica and opening new locations in Southeast Asia. The startup also intends to expand its offering into energy-efficiency products for its target markets. Management emphasizes that the model delivers financial benefits to local companies, local service providers and crowd investors while reducing fossil-fuel use.