About EnergyLab
EnergyLab, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2017, is based in Chippendale, Australia. With a presence in 9 countries, it has supported around 86 startups in sectors like Energy Tech, Environment Tech. As of Oct 2026, EnergyLab has witnessed 9 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, Neara and Tumblr. The program is backed by a team of 19 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Australia. Its latest investment was a $2M Seed round in SPECToolbox on Jan 19, 2026, which also saw participation from Black Nova and Investible.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2017
Location
Chippendale, Australia
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
EnergyLab's List of Top Investments
EnergyLab has a portfolio of 86 companies. Their most notable investments include Fotowatio Renewable Ventures and Neara.Their portfolio spans across Australia, United States, Netherlands and 6 more locations. They have invested in Energy Tech, Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications and 21 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by EnergyLab:Key facts about Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Madrid (Spain)
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 340 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Denham Capital, ING and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jun 20, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Neara
Developer of physics-enabled digital twin software for utility network management. The software simulates network behavior under various conditions, such as severe weather and design changes. It identifies vulnerabilities and validates potential remediation solutions. The software also generates reports to quantify network needs and measure outcomes.
Key facts about Neara
3. Tumblr
Operator of a social networking platform for content sharing. The platform allows users to explore trending topics and communities. It provides options to change the color palette. Users can sign up and log in to access the platform's features.
Key facts about Tumblr
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $120M
- Employee Count: 1,912 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Millennium Technology Value Partners, Spark Capital and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, May 05, 2014, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Key facts about AusNet Services
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Melbourne (Australia)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $7.44M
- Employee Count: 2,030 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: State Grid Corporation of China and EnergyLab
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 22, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Amperon
Provider of energy forecasting and analytics solutions for grid reliability. The company delivers short-term and long-term forecasts, using machine learning methodology. It offers forecasts for weather events, market fluctuations, and customer contract requirements. The company provides tools for power markets trading, demand management, and asset optimization.
Key facts about Amperon
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $30M
- Employee Count: 94 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Samsung Venture Investment, National Grid Partners and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
EnergyLab's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
EnergyLab has invested in 86 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. As of Jan 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in SPECToolbox.EnergyLab's Investments by Stage
EnergyLab has made 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.34M.EnergyLab's Investments by Sector
EnergyLab has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Environment, Real Estate and Construction Tech and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 50 Tech companies, 40 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 29 Software companies and at least 18 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Environment | 1 |
Real Estate and Construction Tech | 1 |
Vertical SaaS | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
EnergyLab's Investments by Geography
EnergyLab has made most investments in Australia (2).EnergyLab's recent investments
EnergyLab has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - SPECToolbox.Here are the most recent investments by EnergyLab:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 19, 2026 | Australia | Seed | 4183 | [+10] | |
Oct 08, 2021 | Australia | Seed | 7905 | [+4] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in EnergyLab's Portfolio
1 of EnergyLab's portfolio company became public - APA Group. It got listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), in Jun 2000.Here are EnergyLab's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 13, 2000 | - | - | 1520 |
Acquired companies in EnergyLab's Portfolio
8 companies from EnergyLab's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Shifted Energy in Oct 2025 by Resource Innovations for $*****.Here are EnergyLab's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 09, 2025 | - | - | 2668 | |
Jan 23, 2025 | - | - | 1302 | |
Jan 21, 2025 | - | - | 7771 | |
Dec 13, 2022 | - | - | 5449 | |
Mar 14, 2022 | - | - | 3682 |
Team profile of EnergyLab
EnergyLab has a team of 19 members including 1 Partner, 2 Venture Partners and 7 Principals located in Australia and France. EnergyLab's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in EnergyLab:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Erskine | - | ||
Venture Partner | Chamonix | - | ||
Venture Partner | The Rocks | - | - | |
Principal | Gold Coast | - | ||
Principal | Sydney | - | ||
Principal | Canberra | - | ||
Principal | Sydney | - | - | |
Principal | Newcastle | - | - | |
Principal | Sydney | - | - | |
Principal | Kew | - | - |
Co-investors of EnergyLab
Over the past 5 years, 17 investors have co-invested in EnergyLab's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of EnergyLab: 16 investors entered a company along with EnergyLab. These include investors like Black Nova (1 company).
- Invested after EnergyLab: Dominic Pym (1 company) is the only investor which has invested in EnergyLab's portfolio after their investments.
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