eologix-ping
Eologix-Ping is a sensor technology startup focusing on sensors for wind turbines. The goal is to optimize availability, safety and efficiency of wind turbines.
VERBUND X Ventures
Let´s Boost the Transition
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Who we are looking for
VERBUND X Ventures seeks to invest in early staged startups in the energy industry all over Europe.
Early staged Startups
We invest in startups during their early stages, specifically focusing on Seed and Series A funding rounds.
Energy Industry
Our investments aim to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, which is why we focus on climate tech startups.
All over Europe
We invest in startups based in Europe to support innovation and growth across the continent.
Investement Focus
We envision the future of energy centered around four key focus areas, and we aim to invest in innovative solutions within each of them.
Sustainable Energy Production
The future of energy production is rooted in sustainability and renewable resources to meet global demands. This shift will involve significant advancements in solar, wind, and other green technologies, ensuring a cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure. We invest in startups pioneering innovations in both residential and large-scale renewable energy generation and optimization to drive this transformation forward.
Flexibility & Securty of Supply
The future of energy lies in flexible and secure supply chains, ensuring reliability and resilience against changing demands and disruptions. Advanced technologies will create adaptive energy grids that respond in real-time. We support innovations that contribute to the creation of a real-time energy economy, develop advanced energy management solutions, or innovate in new storage technologies.
Energy Transport
The future of energy transport will be efficient and sustainable, integrating advanced technologies to streamline the movement and distribution of energy. Innovations will enable seamless and secure energy transfer. We seek startups developing innovative solutions in distribution and transmission layers, focusing on software and sensor technology for the future of distribution and transmission networks.
Sustainable Mobility
The future of mobility will be sustainable, with a shift towards eco-friendly transportation solutions. Electric and autonomous vehicles will become the norm, reducing emissions and enhancing efficiency.
We look for opportunities in the areas of charging infrastructure, shared mobility, battery innovations, and Vehicle-to-Grid applications to enable the transition to sustainable mobility.
What we offer
We are an investor who supports its startups with financial resources, advice and a strong network in the energy sector
Growth Investments
We are a long-term investor. Thus, if your business grows we are prepared to lead or participate in larger financing rounds.
Profound Market Knowledge
As Austria's leading electricity company and with over 70 years of experience in the energy industry we provide our portfolio companies with deep market know-how.
Network Access
As we hold strong ties not only to VERBUND AG, but to other innovation and business leaders worldwide we are able to connect founders to a wide network of potential customers and international co-investors.
Pace
We are a fast operating Corporate Venture Unit that offers a professional and quick investment decision process.
Smart money
Not only do we provide financial resources and funding but we also support our startups with sparring & coaching to help them scale.
Our Startup Portfolio
Since the start of VERBUND X Ventures, we have invested in three excellent opportunities across the energy sector
Necture
Necture is a software startup in the shared mobility sector, offering fleet optimization for car-sharing fleets as well as offering charging-as-a-service.
efriends
efriends provides a platform solution for sharing decentralized energy. Prosumers can trade electricity with consumers and business customers can internally distribute electricity.
