Move Energy
Venture capitalAmsterdam · Seed–Series B · 12 people tracked
Also known as Ponooc
Investment thesis
Move Energy invests in companies whose technologies accelerate the energy transition while offering the potential for meaningful financial returns. It focuses on industrial decarbonisation themes such as electrified process heat, seeking solutions that are proven in real-world operating conditions, benefit from favorable market timing (rising carbon prices, volatile gas costs, corporate decarbonisation commitments), and are led by teams combining deep technical expertise with industrial credibility.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesCleantech ×3Climate Tech ×2Energy ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Deep Tech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:Germany×1Finland×1United Kingdom×1Norway×1
Investments · 4 tracked
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Sunswap designs and manufactures electric, zero-emission transport refrigeration units (its "Endurance" product) for logistics fleets and retailers, aiming to replace diesel-based refrigeration in the cold chain.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationLeatherhead, GB
Nikolai Tauberin
Co-investorsClean Growth FundShell VenturesOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Sustainable Ventures
ChargeX provides EV charging infrastructure for businesses and the real estate industry, offering its modular Aqueduct charging system along with installation, billing, operation, and support as an integrated package.
CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsBONVENTUREUVC PartnersBayern KapitalVerve Ventures
Enerin develops high-temperature industrial heat pumps based on a reverse Stirling cycle (HoegTemp) that recover waste heat to deliver hot water, steam, and thermal oil up to 250°C, replacing fossil fuel boilers.
Asker, NO
Co-investorsMomentumPSVClimentum CapitalThe Footprint Firm
Steady Energy develops the LDR-50, a low-temperature heat reactor based on technology from the Technical Research Centre of Finland.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Tommi NymaninHannes HaapalahtiinPetteri Tenhunenin
Co-investors92 CapitalLifeline VenturesValo VenturesYes VC
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEnerin · arctictoday.com · Dec 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Move Energy invest at?
- Move Energy invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Move Energy's typical check size?
- Move Energy typically writes checks of $1.1M – $5.5M.
- What sectors does Move Energy focus on?
- Move Energy focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is Move Energy located?
- Move Energy is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.
- Does Move Energy lead rounds?
- Yes, Move Energy leads investment rounds.
- Who does Move Energy co-invest with?
- Move Energy most often shares deals with 92 Capital, Lifeline Ventures, PSV, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 1
Contrarian Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on backing climate tech founders, providing full-stack support through initiatives like the Energy Tech Summit, The Climate Brick, and Climate50.
Firms observed investing alongside Move Energy, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Move Energy's recorded portfolio.
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