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Agile Accelerator

Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Essen

Description

E.ON :agile, often referred to as Agile Accelerator, is the corporate venturing unit of E.ON, one of Europe's largest energy companies. Based in Essen, Germany, E.ON :agile functions as both an accelerator and a direct venture capital investor, strategically investing in innovative startups within the energy sector. Its primary mission is to identify and support companies that are developing solutions aligned with E.ON's future business areas, including smart energy, decentralized energy systems, e-mobility, energy efficiency, and new customer-centric services.

The unit focuses on early-stage investments, typically targeting seed and Series A rounds. Beyond providing capital, E.ON :agile offers startups access to E.ON's extensive industry expertise, vast customer base, and robust infrastructure, facilitating pilot projects and potential commercial partnerships. This strategic support aims to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies while also fostering innovation within E.ON's core operations.

E.ON :agile has built a significant portfolio, having invested in more than 50 startups globally since its inception. Their typical initial investment for seed and Series A rounds ranges from €500,000 to €5 million, demonstrating a commitment to substantial early-stage backing. This financial commitment, coupled with strategic guidance, positions E.ON :agile as a key player in the energy tech investment landscape, driving the transition towards a more sustainable and digitalized energy future.

Investor Profile

Agile Accelerator has backed more than 45 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 35 rounds, about 78% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Grant rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Germany, The Netherlands, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Software, Renewable Energy.
  • Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (84%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Grant (4%)
  • Corporate Round (2%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (2%)

Country Focus

  • Germany (76%)
  • The Netherlands (11%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Turkey (2%)
  • Hungary (2%)
  • Spain (2%)
  • France (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Software
  • Renewable Energy
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Analytics
  • Energy Management
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Solar
  • Machine Learning
  • Big Data
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Who does Agile Accelerator frequently co-invest with?

StartersHub
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 1
Apex energy solutions
Europe, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Rostock
Co-Investments: 1
Hardware.co
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
SET Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
High Rise Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 1
CA
Europe, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Brussels
Co-Investments: 1
E.ON
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Essen
Co-Investments: 1
Rockstart
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
IBB Ventures
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
EIT InnoEnergy
Europe, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Eindhoven
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Agile Accelerator?

KUGU

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

IoT enabled SaaS Platform

Commercial Real EstateReal EstateSoftware
SeedFeb 5, 2020
Flexidao

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Flexidao, a leading software provider for 24/7 electricity and carbon tracking.

EnergyRenewable EnergySoftware
SeedSep 10, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,104,975
vilisto GmbH

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

vilisto: The AI Solution to Europe’s Office Energy Consumption Problem

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Commercial Real EstateEnergyEnergy EfficiencyFacility ManagementHardwareInternet of ThingsSmart BuildingSoftware
Non Equity AssistanceJul 12, 2019
Nuventura

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Nuventura developed GIS switchgear that replaces SF6 with air, while at the same time, building on all the advantages of SF6 switchgear.

Renewable Energy
SeedJun 4, 2019
KUGU

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

IoT enabled SaaS Platform

Commercial Real EstateReal EstateSoftware
Pre SeedApr 5, 2019
WearHealth

Bremen, Bremen, Germany

WearHealth activates organization’s safety and health intelligence to empower people to be at their best and build trust across-the-board.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningWearables
GrantApr 5, 2019
dezera

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

dezera helps to operate decentral cogeneration plants in a smarter way by making them reactive to short term energy prices.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySaaS
SeedApr 5, 2019
ENLYZE

Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

ENLYZE focuses on OEE optimization for manufacturing companies with a special emphasis on performance and quality.

Industrial AutomationSoftware
SeedApr 5, 2019
Quant Co.

Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey

Quant Co. offers AI as a Service products set designed for enterprise innovation leaders.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning
Pre SeedFeb 1, 2019
Amount Raised: $285,000
Preisenergie

Munich, Bayern, Germany

Preisenergie develops dynamic pricing software for the energy sector that helps increase loads on renewable generation.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
SeedJan 17, 2019