eCAPITAL invests in
Series B in node.energy’s platform for green PPAs
eCAPITAL NEWS, PORTFOLIO NEWS The Frankfurt-based software company node.energy has raised €15 million in an oversubscribed Series B financing round. The company enables medium-sized companies to cover their electricity needs with direct supply contracts or so-called direct PPAs from wind farms and solar power plants. With this fresh capital, node.energy plans to become the leading platform for green electricity in the business customer segment in Germany. This mission has convinced renowned investors. The billion-euro DeepTech & Climate Fund (DTCF) and eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS led the round. eCAPITAL has been financing technology companies in the early to growth phase since 1999 and has also supported energy unicorn 1KOMMA5° at an early stage. Existing investors such as High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Bitstone Capital and BonVenture also confirmed their confidence in the company and participated in the financing.
Strengthening Germany’s reputation as a business location
The company has now expanded its offering for the next phase of the energy transition. The cost of wind and PV power has been falling for years and is now the cheapest source of electricity, according to a study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). More and more companies are looking to capitalise on this cost advantage and are switching their energy procurement to direct supply contracts with wind and PV plants, known as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Due to the complex processes involved in the energy industry, this type of electricity procurement was previously only available to very large consumers such as BASF or Amazon. node.energy is now offering PPAs, which are concluded directly with the power plant operators, to medium-sized companies for the first time. The customised combination of green energy producers and consumers is only the first step. The software platform will also be used to manage supply processes, invoicing and the transparent provision of energy data for reporting and controlling purposes. The average savings compared to conventional electricity contracts are between 10 and 25 percent of the actual energy costs. node.energy thus helps their customers to remain competitive and contributes to securing Germany as a relevant business location.
“We are removing bureaucracy and complicated business processes in the supply chain for domestic green electricity. This makes cheap wind and PV power a locational advantage for the German economy,” says Matthias Karger, founder and CEO of node.energy.
node.energy creates a new basis for SMEs to use cost-effective and sustainable electricity. With direct PPAs, SMEs can counteract the increasing price volatility on the energy markets and reliably plan their energy costs. Thanks to its established software business for wind and solar park operators, node.energy is well positioned to meet the needs of SME customers in the PPA-as-a-Service segment and to secure a significant market share in this future field.
Hannes Schill, Managing Partner, eCAPITAL
For black figures with green electricity
With the Series B funding, node.energy will continue to invest in the development of its platform and the integration of storage solutions within the near future. This expansion will not only create new revenue streams for wind and solar project operators but will also help make the energy transition more cost-effective and sustainable overall.
“Digitalisation and the integration of storage solutions are crucial for a sustainable energy supply,” says Karger. “Storage technologies make it possible to use wind and solar power more efficiently, ensuring stable prices and a reliable supply even in times of fluctuating generation.”
About node.energy
Founded in 2016, node.energy is a Frankfurt-based software company enabling businesses to directly procure green electricity from wind and solar plants through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). With its opti.node platform, node.energy simplifies complex processes such as matchmaking, contract management, billing, and ESG-compliant energy reporting — making cost-effective, sustainable electricity accessible to medium-sized enterprises. Today, more than 14,000 wind and solar plants are managed via the platform, contributing to around one-third of Germany’s green electricity. By digitizing and democratizing access to clean energy, node.energy is helping to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen Germany’s competitiveness as a business location.
Contact
Kira Lichte – Marketing, Presse und PR
Mobil: +49 160 407 17 31
Mail: kira.lichte@node.energy
www.node.energy
About eCAPITAL
Founded in 1999, eCAPITAL is an entrepreneur-led venture capital investor focusing on early- and growth-stage deep-tech companies with a positive impact on society. eCAPITAL is based in Germany and invests with its own funds with a total volume of over € 400 million in the areas of Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, IoT and New Materials. In addition to financial resources, eCAPITAL offers its portfolio companies strategic support and access to an international network of entrepreneurs, scientists, investors and founders and was lead investor in various deep-tech companies such as sonnen, Novaled or Jedox, which were sold very successfully to international corporates or investors.
Contact
eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS AG
Bettina Schäfer
Hafenweg 24
48155 Münster, Germany
Tel.: +49 251 70 37 67 0
Email: info@ecapital.vc
www.ecapital.vc