Venture Capital at RWE Innogy

RWE Innogy invests with its venture capital activities in carbon neutral, central and decentral energy generation and storage technologies in Europe with the objective of bringing innovative technologies from such area to marketability.

Since the founding in 2008 the company has invested almost 50 million Euro in equity in eight young European technology companies. By now RWE Innogy is one of the leading venture capital investors in European renewable energy. Through joint investments RWE Innogy has developed a network of leading private, public and industrial investors. The venture capital activities enable RWE to develop early experiences in innovative, promising new technologies, new markets and alternative business models as a foundation for future competitive advantages and sustainable profitable growth.

The emphasis of our activities is on financing young European companies which are in a start-up or growth stage. These companies are provided with equity or equity equivalent financial resources. We act as a reliable partner of our portfolio companies management and support their successful development in every respect. RWE Innogy as a venture capital investor supports further positive developments not only with financial but also technical expertise from the RWE group, management know how, development of market opportunities and joint projects.

We have established an experienced team with strong skills in technology, portfolio management, finance and management consulting.