
Agile Accelerator
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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