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HeyCharge

YC S21

Munich, DE · Founded 2020 · 17 employees · Hiring · 8 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

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationClimateGermanyEuropePartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

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

RLRobert Lasowski
Robert LasowskiCo-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 CardeFounder 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.
LB
Lennart BendickHead of Commercial Operations

Investors · 8

First Momentumlisted by First MomentumKarlsruhe · $216K – $1.1M

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Vireo Ventureslisted by Vireo VenturesBerlin

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Climate CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $25K – $250K

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Daft CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $2M

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Liberty VenturesreportedLopez

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Statkraft VenturesreportedOslo · $540K – $21.6M

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In the news

Germany'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 Robert Lasowski, Chris Carde in 2020.
Who are HeyCharge's investors?
HeyCharge's investors include BMW i Ventures, First Momentum, Vireo Ventures, Y Combinator, Climate Capital, Daft Capital, Liberty Ventures, Statkraft Ventures.
Where is HeyCharge headquartered?
HeyCharge is headquartered in Munich, DE.