Smart Energy Innovation Fund, based in Switzerland, is a corporate venture firm arm of Energie 360. The fund aims to invest in early-stage startups having strategic value for the parent company.
Fund Size
- Fund I – NA
Asset under management – Current portfolio of 10 startups.
Thesis
Investment thesis: The investment focus is in the early stages of the company in energy, cleantech, smart cities and mobility space.
Focus Area: Cleantech, Energy, Smart Cities, Mobility
Funding stages: Pre- or late-seed to early stage – first sales have already been generated or market entry is foreseeable
Cheque size: CHF 0.5 to 3 million ($570K to $3.5 million)
Target countries: Europe
Portfolio
Current Investments:
| Voltstorage | Distran | Enerthing | iLocator |
| Stabl Energy | ChargeX | Ubiq | Insolight |
Exits:
| Liquind | Luftmeister |
General Partners
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Ruth Happersberger Founder of the Smart Energy Innovation Fund MBA @ University of St.Gallen |
Investment Criteria
- Phase: Pre- or late-seed to early stage – first sales have already been generated or market entry is foreseeable
- Region: DACH, Europe
- Other criteria: clear competitive advantages, growing market, IPR
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