Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures
Corporate VCBlomberg · Seed–Late Stage · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
As the corporate VC arm of the Phoenix Contact Group, the firm backs deep-tech B2B startups building disruptive technologies aligned with electrification, connectivity and automation. Its focus centers on enabling a sustainable world, with affordable renewable energy and improved industrial energy efficiency. Beyond capital, the firm offers portfolio companies access to an international network of technology experts and industry decision-makers, supporting founding teams independently and as a trusted partner. Through technology scouting and value creation, it aims to bring ideas, capital and progress together to generate impact and shared value with startups and partners.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 7 of 11 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3Energy ×3IoT ×3Hardware ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Cloud Computing ×1
HQs:Germany×3Netherlands×1United States×1
Investments · 11 tracked
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aedifion provides a cloud platform with AI-powered building analytics and autonomous control systems to optimize energy consumption and operating costs for commercial real estate portfolios, achieving up to 40% savings in energy, CO2 emissions, and operational expenses.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingPropTech
Co-investorsBitStone CapitalWorld Fund
Eologix develops continuous blade monitoring solutions for wind turbine operators, using sensors and data analytics to detect damage, lightning strikes, icing conditions, and operational issues.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyIoT
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesEmerald Technology Ventures AgRedstoneTane FundVERBUND X Ventures
SIGA provides OT (operational technology) cybersecurity that monitors raw electrical signals at Level 0 to detect malicious manipulation of PLC logic, sensor values, and false data injections in industrial processes.
CybersecurityEnergyIoT
Co-investorsAwz VenturesPureTerra VenturesSIBF (Southern Israel Bridging Fund) VC
Urban energy provides software solutions that combine sustainability and digitalization, helping organizations track and reduce carbon emissions through data collection, ESG strategy development, and automated reporting.
CleantechClimate TechSaaS
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergyBoston, US
Mohit Dua(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPraveen Sahay(Director)inChristopher Poynter(Director)Bernd Krainick(Director)
Co-investorsWAVE Equity PartnersWAVE
Co-investorsEvercuriousVCSaxovent
Co-investorsBeyond Capital PartnersDBAGDeutsche Beteiligungs AGGENIUS Venture Capital
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures made?
- Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures has 11 tracked investments.
- What stage does Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures invest at?
- Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage stages.
- What is Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures's typical check size?
- Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures typically writes checks of $108K – $2.7M.
- What sectors does Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures focus on?
- Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Hardware, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures located?
- Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures is headquartered in Blomberg, DE.
- Who does Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures co-invest with?
- Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures most often shares deals with BitStone Capital, Emerald Technology Ventures Ag, GENIUS Venture Capital, among 18 tracked co-investors.
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