Corporate venture capital arm of EnBW investing €1-10 million in European startups developing digital solutions for renewable energy, battery systems, and electrified transport infrastructure.

Where is Env located?

Env is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany.

What energy sectors does Env operate in?

Env operates in Solar, Wind, Energy Storage, Hydrogen.

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Env

EnBW New Ventures GmbH

Karlsruhe, Germany

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Env is a private headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind, Energy Storage.

Env is the corporate venture capital division of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG. Operating as a single-LP evergreen fund with €100 million in capital, Env invests in early-stage European startups that digitalize and accelerate the energy transition. The fund focuses on three major asset rollouts: renewable energy systems, battery applications, and electrification of transport. Env has invested in 22 startups with 7 realized exits, plus 3 VC funds. The fund maintains independence from corporate budgets with its own legal structure and operates as both lead and co-investor. Notable portfolio companies include Volytica (battery analytics), enspired (energy trading automation), vialytics (AI road maintenance), and Easelink (EV charging).

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Headquarters

Karlsruhe, Germany

Company Type

Private

Funding Stage

Growth