Let’s Boost the Transition to Renewable Energy

VERBUND X Ventures - The Early Stage Start-Up Investor in the Energy Sector

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About Us

VERBUND X Ventures is the Corporate Venture Unit of VERBUND AG. Our goal is to build a more sustainable future by scouting and supporting innovative startups in the energy market all over Europe. Together with our portfolio companies, we want to boost the energy transition by setting new standards for renewable power.

Who we're looking for

We focus on climate tech startups which offer decentralized energy systems, energy storage, e-mobility or digital solutions for the energy industry.

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    Energy Industry

    Industry

    Energy Industry

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    Europe

    Geography

    Europe

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    Highly motivated entrepreneurial teams

    Team

    Highly motivated entrepreneurial teams

  • Late Seed, Series A

    Target Stages

    Late Seed, Series A

  • €0.25M (Seed) up to €2.5M (Series A)

    Ticket Size

    €0.25M (Seed) up to €2.5M (Series A)

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What we offer

We are a long-term investor. Thus, if your business grows we are prepared to lead or participate in larger financing rounds.
As Austria's leading electricity company and with over 70 years of experience in the energy industry we provide our portfolio companies with deep market know-how.  
As we hold strong ties not only to VERBUND AG, but to other innovation and business leaders worldwide we are able to connect founders to a wide network of potential customers and international co-investors.
We are a fast operating Corporate Venture Unit that offers a professional and quick investment decision process.

Not only do we provide financial resources and funding but we also support our startups with sparring & coaching to help them scale.

Investment Focus

We envision the future of energy centered around three key focus areas, and we aim to invest in innovative solutions within each of them.

Sustainable Energy Production

The future of energy production is rooted in sustainability and renewable resources to meet global demands. This shift will involve significant advancements in solar, wind, and other green technologies, ensuring a cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure. We invest in startups pioneering innovations in both residential and large-scale renewable energy generation and optimization to drive this transformation forward.

Flexibility & Energy Transport

The future of energy relies on flexible, secure supply chains and adaptive grids that ensure reliability against changing demands and disruptions. Advanced technologies will enable real-time energy economies, efficient and sustainable transport, and seamless, secure energy transfer. We support innovations in energy management, storage, and distribution, seeking startups focused on software and sensor technology for future distribution and transmission networks.

Sustainable Mobility

The future of mobility will be sustainable, with a shift towards eco-friendly transportation solutions. Electric and autonomous vehicles will become the norm, reducing emissions and enhancing efficiency.

We look for opportunities in the areas of charging infrastructure, shared mobility, battery innovations, and Vehicle-to-Grid applications to enable the transition to sustainable mobility.

Our Startup Portfolio

Since the start of VERBUND X Ventures, we have invested in excellent opportunities across the energy sector

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Backed by the power of VERBUND

VERBUND is Austria's leading electricity company and one of the largest producers of hydroelectric power in Europe. 

Producer of Renewable Energy
Close to 100% of VERBUND´s electricity generation comes from friendly, renewable hydropower.  

Strong Market Presence
VERBUND operates 129 hydropower plants in Austria and Germany. Additionally, VERBUND is market leader in flexibility and green electricity sales.  

Three Strategic Directions

  1. Expansion of renewables in Europe
  2. Position as Euorpean hydrogen player
  3. Strengthening of the integrated domestic market

 

Meet the Team

Team_Andreas Braeuer Andreas Bräuer

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Managing Director

Team_Franz Zöchbauer Franz Zöchbauer

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Managing Director

Benedikt Weissenberger

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Investment Analyst

Team_Edward Feltmann Edward Feltmann

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Investment Team Member

Team_Peter Daniel Schiff Peter Daniel Schiff

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Investment Team Member

Team_Lukas Poelz Lukas Pölz

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Investment Team Member

Tanja Reiter ist Venture Investment Managerin bei VERBUND AG. Tanja Reiter

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Investment Team Member

Luca Bauer

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Working Student

Luca Nekvinda

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Intern

Sara Toth

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