Amsterdam · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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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 18 of 19 portfolio companiesEnergy ×17Cleantech ×15Advanced Manufacturing ×8Climate Tech ×8Hardware ×6Deep Tech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4New Materials ×4
HQs:France×5Netherlands×2Sweden×2Austria×1Germany×1Estonia×1
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 32023 · 12022 · 15 dated
Cascade Drives develops linear actuators based on cascade gearbox technology for electrification of industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationSollentuna, SE
Patrik Möller(Co-founder)Stig Lundbäck(Co-founder)Kristian Floresjö(CEO)
Co-investorsIndustrifondenTechFounders
Hysun develops advanced solar-based technologies to produce 100% renewable hydrogen, advancing decarbonization solutions for the global energy transition.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergySantiago de Compostela, ES
Tatiana López(CEO)
Co-investorsAxon Partners GroupEquinor Ventures
NexWafe develops technology for photovoltaic wafer production with a focus on improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reducing the carbon footprint of solar cell manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsMunich, DE
Dr. Davor Sutija(Co-CEO and CTO)André Seemaier(Co-CEO and CFO)
Co-investorsAthosAramco Ventures
TaiSan 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+1 more
Altris develops Prussian White sodium-ion cathode-active materials for use in automotive, energy storage, and industrial applications across Europe.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSweden, SE
Ronnie Mogensen(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)inReza Younesi(Associate Professor)William Brant(Associate Professor)
Co-investorsMaersk GrowthArtesianBrincJOINT JOURNEYRuna CapitalVolvo Cars Tech Fund
Beholder provides AI-powered geological modeling and analysis for mineral and geothermal energy exploration.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechDeep TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodSpace TechTallinn, EE
Co-investorsRockstartBSV Ventures
CorPower Ocean develops wave energy converters that transform ocean waves into electricity through biologically-inspired technology.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareLisbon, PT
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsAcario Innovation
DCbrain provides AI-powered dynamic transport planning software for logistics and supply chain optimization.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainParis, FR
Arnaud de Moissac(Founder)in
Co-investorsAster CapitalKickstart InnovationStatkraft Ventures
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
Equinox Ocean Turbines develops ocean current energy technology, positioning it as a reliable and predictable clean energy source.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware
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 develops a low-carbon iron production facility using hydrogen-based direct reduction, with hydrogen produced on-site through electrolysis, serving the European steel industry's decarbonization.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyNew 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
Skeleton Technologies manufactures ultracapacitors for mission-critical power applications and energy storage solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnergyHardwareParis, FR
Taavi Madiberk(Founder)in
Co-investorsMarubeniAxon 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(Co-fondateur & Conseiller technologique exécutif)inBenoit Lemaignan(Co-fondateur & Vice-Chairman du Conseil de surveillance)inSylvain Paineau(Co-fondateur & Directeur stratégie et partenariats)inPhilippe Chain(Co-fondateur & Conseiller Stratégique)inGilles Moreau(Co-fondateur & Directeur de l'innovation)inLaurent Debrue(Président & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsSE VenturesEQT VenturesMeridiam
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHardt · startuprise.co.uk · Sep 10, 2026
GravitHy · gmk.center · Aug 8, 2026
TaiSan · aipressroom.com · Jul 7, 2026
Skeleton Technologies · datacenterdynamics.com · Jun 18, 2026
Beholder · cogconnected.com · Jun 15, 2026
Verkor · forgeglobal.com · Jun 1, 2026
Equinox Ocean Turbines · oceanenergy-europe.eu · May 13, 2026
HoloSolis · taiyangnews.info · Nov 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has EIT InnoEnergy made?
- EIT InnoEnergy has 19 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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