Cologne-based Einklang, which provides battery-optimised energy solutions for mid-sized companies, has secured €2.2 million in funding led by Vireo Ventures, with participation from SI Ventures, Saxovent, Angel Invest, Heimatboost, and DnA Ventures.
- Established in 2021 by Lucas Jonas, Paul Ziche, Jonathan Schulte, and José Neri, Einklang develops integrated energy solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for more than half of Germany’s electricity consumption.
- The company combines battery storage, intelligent control systems, dynamic electricity tariffs, and flexible financing into a single platform that automatically optimizes electricity use. Its technology allows companies to shift consumption to hours with higher renewable power from solar and wind, reducing peak loads, lowering grid fees, and improving energy planning.
"Our approach is simple in principle and powerful in impact. We integrate electricity procurement, battery storage, financing, and intelligent control into one system that automatically shifts consumption to cheaper and renewable hours," Einklang's team, commented on LinkedIn.
- According to the company, customers can achieve up to 50% electricity self-sufficiency, save up to 40% on electricity costs, and rely on 100% clean electricity during optimized periods.
- Einklang offers tailored products for commercial and industrial clients, including Energy-as-a-Service for sites consuming from 100,000 kWh annually and Battery-as-a-Service for high-demand operations exceeding 5 GWh annually.
Details of the deal
- Einklang plans to further develop its technology platform and scale its battery-optimised electricity solutions for mid-sized commercial and industrial customers. The company aims to reach 100 customer sites by 2026, reduce electricity costs and peak loads, increase the use of renewable power, and strengthen strategic partnerships to make flexible energy systems more accessible and efficient for German SMEs.
