Sponsors

SET Ventures has been Europe’s leading energy tech VC since 2007. In that time, the energy transition has matured from a linear shift into a super cycle reshaping how we live, work and move. As energy evolves from hardwired, centralised technologies to digital systems, we need a new class of companies to boost efficiency and open new markets. These are the companies we back. Those that shape the new digital energy economy. Almost 20 years later, we’re proud to not only have raised our fourth fund totalling €200M, but to have helped turn the energy transition from an afterthought into a global movement. Our active portfolio companies include: Instagrid, Hydrogrid, Optics11, Tibo Energy, Green Eagle Solutions and Spoor.

Future Energy Ventures (FEV) is a globally active venture capital firm investing in digital and asset-light infrastructure solutions to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Founded by the European energy companies RWE and E.ON, FEV combines deep industry expertise with capital markets capabilities to enable impactful investments. Acting as both advisor and operator, FEV sits at the intersection of traditional energy systems and an increasingly electrified society, pursuing clear and measurable decarbonization objectives. Since 2016, FEV has partnered with companies developing technologies across renewable energy, energy storage, grid modernization, and energy access.

Encevo Group serves clients in Luxembourg, Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. It is present all along the energy value chain, from production, storage, supply, transport to trading, distribution and services. Encevo actively helps shaping the transition to a sustainable energy sector by embracing technology, deploying innovative solutions and partnering up with local communities. The CVC team actively supports such objective, by selecting leading European start-ups for our business units and, when relevant, performing hand-picked equity investments, preferably at Series A stage.

Talent Tree is a specialist talent advisory and recruiting boutique at the intersection of Climate Deep Tech, Industrial AI + Robotics and Resilient Tech. We are the recruiting catalyst for the European startup ecosystem. Born from Europe’s climate venture space, we partner with founders and VCs to secure scarce, mission-critical hires in complex markets. We build teams that unlock validation and scale. Focus areas include industrial automation, energy software, advanced manufacturing and climate infrastructure. Our approach is structured, high-velocity and outcome-driven.

We are redefining how Europe deploys ultra-fast EV charging - without waiting for the grid. ELMI Power is a German energy technology company designing and commercializing proprietary battery-supported ultra-fast charging systems combined with integrated energy management software. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates across Europe, grid capacity has become the primary bottleneck for scalable hypercharging. High-power charging increasingly depends on lengthy permitting processes, medium-voltage upgrades, and constrained grid availability - limiting both speed and economic viability. This structural constraint is addressed through a vertically integrated platform that combines energy storage, high-performance charging hardware, and intelligent software control in one system. By operating on widely available low-voltage connections, charging deployment is decoupled from grid expansion, turning grid constraints into a competitive advantage. The platform enables up to 80% faster implementation, reduces investment costs by around 50%, and lowers operating costs by up to 50%. Each site functions as a 24/7 revenue-generating energy asset, combining EV charging with storage optimization and participation in energy markets. Scalable energy technology built for grid-constrained markets - capital-efficient, software-driven, and engineered for long-term deployment across Europe.

Dryad Networks provides Silvanet, a network infrastructure for the forest utilizing AI-powered sensors for ultra-early detection of wildfires. Applying near real-time gas data analysis across 30,000+ IoT devices deployed in 20+ countries, the machine-learning algorithms can analyze fire risk and detect wildfires within minutes from ignition, before visible flames, enabling early intervention. Built on solar-powered wireless LoRaWAN mesh networks, Silvanet enables infrastructure resilience independent from terrestrial telecom systems, critical for remote regions during climate-intensified wildfire seasons. Automated model updates continuously refine detection and risk analysis accuracy, converting sensor data into actionable intelligence for any organisation seeking to protect critical assets in proximity of forested areas. Taking a leap forward, Dryad has recently demonstrated the new Silvaguard drone system, which autonomously locates and extinguishes a fire detected by Silvanet in under 12 minutes with no human intervention, marking a major leap forward for early wildfire detection and response.

Decarbon1ze runs virtual metering grid areas in all four German control areas and implements the direct supply model for charge point operators and electricity suppliers. Our digital metering services also enable new solutions for smart green heat applications, multi-family homes and smart district developments.

Climate Tech Talents is the recruitment and talent partner for the companies driving the net zero transition. We help cleantech innovators build the teams they need to scale, succeed and deliver measurable climate impact. Active across energy, mobility, property, climate tech and the circular economy, we combine deep industry expertise with decades of executive search experience. Founded by Doreen Rietentiet and Niccolo Klaus, Climate Tech Talents is embedded in the global cleantech ecosystem, working closely with startups, scaleups, corporates and investors. Our mission is to bring the right people to the right place at the right time. By understanding organizational and cultural needs at every growth stage, we act not only as recruiters but as strategic partners who accelerate value creation and long-term success. Our services include Executive Search, Recruiting as a Service and HR advisory. From mission-driven specialists to board level leadership, we deliver talent that lasts and supports the transition to a 1.5 degree future. Climate Tech Talents powers the people who power climate innovation.

Flexionics is a leading enabler of grid stability through independent flexibility technology, helping energy systems adapt in real-time to changing demand. By leveraging modular data center infrastructure, Flexionics transforms computational assets into high-performance flexibility resources —supporting grid balancing while unlocking long-term growth opportunities in the evolving energy sector. By enhancing grid efficiency and improving imbalance management, Flexionics enables more stable and adaptable operations that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient energy system. With live operations across Sweden and a scalable model, Flexionics is shaping the future of energy-resilient digital infrastructure. Flexionics’ approach aligns with the broader transition toward decentralized, responsive energy networks, positioning the company at the forefront of next-generation flexibility innovation.

HomeZero offers unique whitelabel software and services to organisations active in the energy transition with a speciality in conversion and sales. We are the #1 trusted partner in the Netherlands helping installation, insulation companies and other organisations (manufacturers, banks, associations etc.) with growth and digital operations.