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HeyCharge

YC S21

Munich, DE · Founded 2020 · 17 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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HeyCharge provides hardware and software for companies to manage employee charging of company vehicles at home, with tax-compliant tracking and reimbursement capabilities across any OCPP-compatible wallbox.

Also known as HeyCharge GmbH

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

HeyCharge was founded in 2020 by Chris Cardé, Robert Lasowski, and Chris Carde.

CCChris Cardé
Chris CardéinFounder and CEOChris Carde held roles at Google, Mercedes-Benz, E.ON Energy, and the UC Davis Hybrid Electric Vehicle Center, bringing product and engineering leadership experience.
RLRobert Lasowski
Robert LasowskiinCo-Founder & Chief Business Development OfficerRobert Lasowski has worked in connected, shared, and electric mobility since 2005, with experience in designing mobility concepts, evaluating technology trends, and developing go-to-market strategies. He founded HeyCharge.
CCChris Carde
Chris CardeinFounder and CEOChris Carde held product and engineering leadership roles at Google, Mercedes-Benz, and E.ON Energy, and worked at the UC Davis Hybrid Electric Vehicle Center.

Investors · 5

BMW i VenturesMountain View · $10M
First MomentumKarlsruhe · $216K – $1.1M
Vireo VenturesBerlin
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Statkraft Venturesreported · 2 sourcesOslo · $540K – $21.6M

Funding

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Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Chargehub3 shared keywordsChargeHub operates a platform that aggregates public EV charging stations across North America and provides roaming, payment, and connectivity solutions for drivers, charge point operators, and automakers. The company offers app-based charging discovery and payment capabilities, plus home and business charging solutions to accelerate EV adoption.
SparkCharge3 shared keywordsSparkCharge develops mobile off-grid electric vehicle chargers and operates a charging network for EV users. The company focuses on making EV charging more accessible and reducing carbon emissions in the mobility sector.

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In the news

Charged EVs | HeyCharge wins €2.5-million grant to develop its offline EV charging solution - Charged EVschargedevs.com · Feb 2026HeyCharge awarded €2.5M EIC grant to expand EV charging solutions for apartment buildings - Tech.eutech.eu · Feb 2026Germany's HeyCharge secures €2.5 million EIC grant to scale offline EV charging across Europe | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Feb 2026Announcing Our $4.7M Seed Funding Round | HeyChargeheycharge.com · Jan 2022HeyCharge’s underground charging solution raises $4.7M Seed led by BMW i Ventures – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does HeyCharge do?
HeyCharge provides hardware and software for companies to manage employee charging of company vehicles at home, with tax-compliant tracking and reimbursement capabilities across any OCPP-compatible wallbox.
Who founded HeyCharge?
HeyCharge was founded by Chris Cardé, Robert Lasowski, Chris Carde in 2020.
Who are HeyCharge's investors?
HeyCharge's investors include BMW i Ventures, First Momentum, Vireo Ventures, Y Combinator, Statkraft Ventures.
Where is HeyCharge headquartered?
HeyCharge is headquartered in Munich, DE.