Amsterdam · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
InnoEnergy invests in early-stage clean tech companies while also developing the current and future workforce, aiming to build resilient clean tech value chains that drive sustainable economic growth. Initiated in 2010 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), it leverages a trusted innovation ecosystem of over 1400 partners spanning industry, finance, research, and academia across 21 EU countries and the United States. Its focus spans the entire energy value chain, including batteries, hydrogen, wave and heat energy, storage, and industrial scale-ups driving Europe's energy transition, seeking to scale the energy transition at speed.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 12 portfolio companiesEnergy ×10Cleantech ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×4Climate Tech ×4Hardware ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2New Materials ×2
HQs:France×4Austria×1Finland×1United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1Portugal×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTaiSan develops sodium batteries and works with operators, OEMs and research institutions to deploy them into vehicle fleets.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsAdelineAFI VenturesEos AdvisoryMercia VenturesTSP VenturesHeartfelt Capital
CorPower Ocean develops wave energy converters that transform ocean waves into electricity through biologically-inspired technology.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareLisbon, PT
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsAcario Innovation
ecop develops the Rotation Heat Pump, a patented industrial heat pump using centrifugal force to produce CO2-free heat for decarbonizing industrial processes.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsEuropean Innovation Council FundFSP Ventures
FlexiDAO provides data, software, and advisory services for managing, trading, and reporting on renewable energy portfolios, helping customers assess climate-related risks and pursue carbon-aware procurement.
CleantechData & InfrastructureEnergySaaSAmsterdam, NL
Grzegorz Bytniewski(Founder)in
Co-investorsElewitRockstartSET Ventures
GravitHy produces low-carbon iron (Hot Briquetted Iron) using low-carbon hydrogen to help steelmakers cut CO₂ emissions from steel production.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew MaterialsParis, FR
Co-investorsAdvantage Partners Inc.ENGIE New Ventures
Hardt develops hyperloop technology as a sustainable transportation solution that aims to overcome distance barriers.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersFreigeist CapitalUrban Impact Ventures
Hepta Airborne provides an AI-enhanced software platform that analyzes drone, helicopter, LiDAR, satellite, and ground patrol data to detect and score anomalies on power grid transmission and distribution lines.
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaS
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupContrarian VenturesThorgate Ventures
An operator of advanced drone technology for forestry applications.
Skeleton Technologies manufactures power systems for AI data centers, including UPS units, peak load shaving capacitors, and battery backup systems based on proprietary supercapacitor technology.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyHardwareParis, FR
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupFIRSTFLOOR CAPITAL
Verkor produces low-carbon lithium-ion battery cells for the European electric mobility market, operating a Gigafactory in Dunkirk (Bourbourg) with an initial capacity of 16 GWh per year.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyGrenoble, FR
Christophe Mille(Founder)Benoit Lemaignan(Founder)in
Co-investorsSE VenturesEQT VenturesMeridiam
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGravitHy · gmk.center · Aug 8, 2026
HoloSolis · taiyangnews.info · Nov 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has EIT InnoEnergy made?
- EIT InnoEnergy has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does EIT InnoEnergy invest at?
- EIT InnoEnergy invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does EIT InnoEnergy focus on?
- EIT InnoEnergy focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is EIT InnoEnergy located?
- EIT InnoEnergy is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
- Does EIT InnoEnergy lead rounds?
- EIT InnoEnergy typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does EIT InnoEnergy co-invest with?
- EIT InnoEnergy most often shares deals with Acario Innovation, Cisco Investments, Rockstart, among 14 tracked co-investors.
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