About Starter Business Acceleration
Starter Business Acceleration is an accelerator and incubator program based in Lisbon, Portugal. With a presence in 23 countries, it has supported around 88 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, Starter Business Acceleration has witnessed 5 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include ClimaCell, Heimdall Power and RatedPower. The program primarily supports startups based in Brazil, Spain.
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Starter Business Acceleration's List of Top Investments
Starter Business Acceleration has a portfolio of 88 companies. Their most notable investments include ClimaCell and Heimdall Power.Their portfolio spans across Brazil, Spain, United States and 20 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Environment Tech and 22 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Starter Business Acceleration:1. ClimaCell
Provider of weather intelligence platform delivering forecasting and environmental insights. The platform offers weather data, real-time updates, and historical information. It provides tools for weather monitoring, prediction, and response. The company delivers weather solutions, application programming interfaces, and satellite data.
Key facts about ClimaCell
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Late Stage
- Total Funding till date: $100M
- Employee Count: 229 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Cyverse Capital, Arc Ventures and 10 Others
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of real-time dynamic line rating and grid monitoring solutions. The company offers technology to unlock capacity and meet growing demand on power grids. It provides tools for mitigating outages with forecasting and flexibility. The company’s technology detects environmental conditions to protect and reinforce grid assets. It also offers solutions to simplify compliance within transmission and distribution operations.
Key facts about Heimdall Power
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bergen (Norway)
- Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $28.6M
- Employee Count: 79 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Investinor, ORLEN and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 16, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. RatedPower
Provider of software for solar, storage, and hybrid plant design. The software facilitates site analysis, basic engineering, and detailed engineering. It supports feasibility studies for photovoltaic, hybrid, and standalone storage projects. The platform offers tools for layout creation, energy yield estimates, and cost reduction. It assists engineering firms, banking, finance, and developers in project development.
Key facts about RatedPower
4. Aerones
Robotic systems for wind turbine inspection and maintenance. It offers robotic solutions for inspecting and maintaining wind turbine blades and towers. Services include lightning protection inspections, internal inspections, cleaning, and repair. The robotic systems are certified for use with wind turbines. It combines robotics and automation for all aspects of wind turbine blade and tower care, delivering unmatched speed, cost efficiency, safety, and service quality.
Key facts about Aerones
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Riga (Latvia)
- Annual Revenue: €10M - €50M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $115M
- Employee Count: 439 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Lightrock, Point Reyes Management and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 03, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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: 92 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Samsung Venture Investment, National Grid Partners and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Starter Business Acceleration's Portfolio
1 of Starter Business Acceleration's portfolio company became public - ZOOZ Power. It got listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TLV), in Apr 2021.Here are Starter Business Acceleration's portfolio companies that went public:
Filter this listCompany | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 01, 2021 | - | - | 7126 |
Acquired companies in Starter Business Acceleration's Portfolio
4 companies from Starter Business Acceleration's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Greenbird in Aug 2023 by GE Vernova for $*****.Here are Starter Business Acceleration's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 14, 2023 | - | - | 8328 | |
Sep 14, 2022 | - | - | 5629 | |
Mar 01, 2022 | - | - | 3811 | |
Sep 24, 2021 | - | - | 3112 |
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