When was Heliox founded?

Heliox was founded in 2009 and raised its 1st funding round 6 years after it was founded.

Where is Heliox located?

Heliox is headquartered in Best, Netherlands.

Who is the current CEO of Heliox?

Jaap Schuddemat of Heliox. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Heliox have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Heliox is 367.

Is Heliox a funded company?

Heliox is a funded company, having raised an undisclosed amount across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Grant (prize money) round, raised on Feb 28, 2015.

When was the latest funding round of Heliox?

Heliox's latest funding was a $***** Grant (prize money) round on Jul 31, 2018, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Heliox rank among its competitors?

Heliox ranks 82nd amongst 1495 active competitors, of which 177 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Wallbox, which secured $13.5M in Jul, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Heliox?

Heliox's top competitors include Octopus Energy, Wallbox and SPAN. Among them, Wallbox secured the most recent funding round in July, 2026.

Heliox - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Heliox is an acquired company based in Best (Netherlands), founded in 2009 by Jaap Schuddemat and Mark Smidt. It operates as a Manufacturer of charging solutions for EVs. Heliox has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 1495 active competitors, including 177 funded and 104 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Octopus Energy, Wallbox and SPAN.

Company Details

Heliox manufactures plug-in charging solutions for commercial electric fleets. Provides charging systems with 25-600kW discharge capacity with an operating temperature range of -25 to 45 degree Celsius. Also provides back-office systems & support services. Can be used for public transport, port equipment, construction equipment, medical devices, and other commercial EV fleets.

Website: heliox.nl
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

2009

Location

Best, Netherlands

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

Grant (prize money), Jul 31, 2018, $*****

Investors

EIC Fund & 2 more

Ranked

82^nd among 1495 active competitors

Employee Count

367 as on May 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Wallbox & 896 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Waterland (May 04, 2018)

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Heliox got acquired by Waterland on May 04, 2018.

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Heliox has raised funding over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 28, 2015. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Jul 31, 2018 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Heliox has 3 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Heliox:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jul 31, 2018	8081463	Grant (prize money)	1556766	6332440	9130983	4224462
Aug 01, 2016	3053599	Grant (prize money)	5895983	8796462	8221035	Europa
Feb 28, 2015	2654043	Grant (prize money)	5141578	4510252	3634888	EIC Fund

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The founders of Heliox are Jaap Schuddemat and Mark Smidt. Jaap Schuddemat is the CEO of Heliox.

Here are the details of Heliox's key team members:

Jaap Schuddemat: Co-Founder & CEO of Heliox.
Mark Smidt: Co-Founder of Heliox.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Heliox's employee count trend

Heliox has 367 employees as of May 26. Here is Heliox's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Heliox include Octopus Energy, Wallbox and SPAN. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Heliox, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Octopus Energy 2015, London (United Kingdom), Series G	Retailer of electricity and gas providing heat pumps and chargers	$2.8B	Generation Investment Management, CPP Investments ... & 21 others	81/100
2nd	Wallbox 2015, Barcelona (Spain), Public	Provider of electric-vehicle charging solutions	$70.2M	WIND Ventures, Cathay Innovation & 17 others	78/100
3rd	SPAN 2014, San Francisco (United States), Series C	Smart energy management technology platform that modernizes residential electrical systems	$419M	Wellington, Fifth Wall & 33 others	73/100
4th	myenergi 2016, Stallingborough (United Kingdom), Series C	Manufacturer of eco-smart home energy management and electric vehicle charging products	$36.8M	Energy Impact Partners, HSBC	71/100
5th	CTEK 1997, Vikmanshyttan (Sweden), Acquired	Provider of Electric vehicle charging solutions	$123M	Latour, EQT & 1 others	68/100
6th	Energous 2012, San Jose (United States), Public	Provider of RF-based charging solutions	$5.5M	Herald Investment Management, MDB Capital ... & 2 others	66/100
7th	FIMER 1969, Vimercate (Italy), Acquired	Provider of electric-vehicle charging solutions	$43.3M	GENERALFINANCE	63/100
8th	WiTricity 2007, Watertown (United States), Series G	Magnetic resonance-based wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles	$146M	Foxconn Electronics, Future Shape & 19 others	62/100
9th	dcbel 2015, Montreal (Canada), Series C	Developer of a home energy management system. This system allows homeowners to monitor, manage, and optimize their energy consumption. It facilitates the buying and selling of excess energy, enabling greater energy independence and resilience. The system integrates with various residential energy sources and apps, providing a comprehensive solution for home energy needs. It simplifies energy management through automated processes, offering users control and insights into their energy usage.	$152M	SVB, Coatue & 8 others	62/100
10th	Wi-Charge 2010, Rehovot (Israel), Series C	Offering optical wireless charging solutions	$23M	Standard Industries, Keter Holdings & 23 others	62/100
82nd	Heliox 2009, Best (Netherlands), Acquired	Manufacturer of charging solutions for EVs	-	EIC Fund, Europa & 1 others	45/100