About Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe
The Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe comprises 108 companies, including 21 funded companies having collectively raised $16.1M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 18 are Series A+ funded.
Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe has seen 10 acquisitions and 6 IPOs. This represents almost 14.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies involved in manufacturing Transmission & Distribution equipment including cables, transformers, electricity meters, towers, and others.
Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector is also known as Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment Solutions, Advanced Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment or Digital Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment.
Companies manufacture transformers, electricity meters, electrical cables, and switchgear. It also includes companies involved in manufacturing capacitors for power grids like High Voltage Power Grid Capacitors and Capacitors for Transformers. Further, it also includes companies involved in the manufacturing of Electric Current Measurement Devices. Also include instruments to manually calculate the resistance of electricity wires to calculate current carrying capacity. Companies manufacturing industrial and infrastructure equipment across multiple industries including smart grid, Power Generation Equipment, and Capacitors for Electronics are excluded.
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Top Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment Companies in Central Europe
There are 108 Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment startups in Central Europe which include Kolektor, Hitachi Energy, R&S Group, Apator, ELEKTROTIM. Out of these, 21 startups are funded, with 18 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 1 Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment startup in Central Europe. Over the past 10 years, an average of 1 new company has been launched annually.
Here is the list of top Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment startups in Central Europe
1. Kolektor
Key facts about Kolektor
- Founded Year: 1963
- Location: Skofja Loka (Slovenia)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 47/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 93 of 7,040 Competitors
Provider of renewable energy and electricity distribution services. It offers a wide range of energy solutions, including clean energy, power generation systems and nuclear energy. It provides such as high voltage, transformers, automation and power electronics services.
Key facts about Hitachi Energy
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Nepean Capital and Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Oct 01, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 47/100 What is this?
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3. R&S Group
Key facts about R&S Group
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Sissach (Switzerland)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: CGS Management and Highlander Partners
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Mar 2012, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 45/100 What is this?
4. Apator
Key facts about Apator
- Founded Year: 1987
- Location: Torun (Poland)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 43/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 9 of 384 Competitors
5. ELEKTROTIM
Key facts about ELEKTROTIM
- Founded Year: 1998
- Location: Wrocław (Poland)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 43/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe
1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in the Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe. 4 Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment startups in Central Europe were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 2 |
Stage-wise distribution of Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector companies in Central Europe
Out of the total 108 Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment companies in Central Europe, 21 have secured funding. Among them, 18 have reached Series A or higher, and 17 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 108
Funded - 21
Series A+ - 18
Series B+ - 17
Series C+ - 17
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 108 |
Funded | 21 |
Series A+ | 18 |
Series B+ | 17 |
Series C+ | 17 |
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Funding Trends in the Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe
Total funding year-on-year in the Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe
The Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe saw a total funding of more than $16.1M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2023 at more than $5.37M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2024 | $2.43M |
2023 | $5.37M |
2022 | $2.28M |
2021 | $699K |
2019 | $2.98M |
2018 | $667K |
2017 | $877K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment in Central Europe
In the year 2024, till July 2024, Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment companies in Central Europe have raised $2.43M in equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment companies in Central Europe:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 5225 | Jul 03, 2024 | ||
Series A | 5994 | Sep 28, 2023 | ||
Seed | 2754 | Aug 18, 2023 | ||
Seed | 6455 | Jul 27, 2022 | - | |
Seed | 4694 | 2022 |
Top Investors in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment in Central Europe
Venture Kick is the top investor in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment companies in Central Europe based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment companies in Central Europe:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Schlieren (Switzerland) | WattAnyWhere and evoly | |
Beijing (China) | - | |
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Baar (Switzerland) | ||
M&A activity in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe
In the year 2025, till February 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe. Last year, in 2024, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Feb 17, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 05, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 29, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 02, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 2020 |
Acquisition trends in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe
Here are the acquisition trends in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 3 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment in Central Europe
In the year 2021, till December 2021, 1 IPO happened in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment sector in Central Europe:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 17, 2021 | SIX Swiss Exchange (SWX) | |
Apr 09, 2020 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Mar 30, 2020 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Apr 11, 2007 | Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) |
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Top News in Electricity Transmission & Distribution Equipment in Central Europe
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PFIFFNER Group Plans New Construction Project in Franklin, Georgiaintelligence360•May 01, 2026•Pfiffner-Group
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PFIFFNER Group Breaks Ground in West Georgia, Expands US PresenceMetro Atlanta CEO•Mar 04, 2026•Pfiffner-Group
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Nextgen Plans $170 Million Raise for Gujarat SiC Semiconductor ProjectEvertiq•Sep 17, 2025•Hitachi Energy, Navitas
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DNV, Siemens Energy, and Industry Leaders Launch Joint Project to Enhance Sustainability of Power TransformersEuropaWire•Nov 23, 2023•DNV, Siemens Energy, Hitachi Brand, SGB-SMIT Group and 5 others
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Elektrotim is optimistic about the possibility of rebuilding the order portfolioInwestycje.pl•Nov 23, 2023•ELEKTROTIM
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Hitachi, Ashok Leyland working on 20-second charging for electric busesNew Indian Express•Oct 06, 2023•Hitachi Energy, Ashok Leyland
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Hitachi Energy and Google Cloud combine energy and digital expertiseMachinery-Market•Sep 22, 2023•Hitachi Energy, Google Cloud
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Orsted and Hitachi Energy Continue Offshore Wind AllianceNorth American Windpower•Sep 08, 2023•Orsted, Hitachi Energy
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Vale and H2 Green Steel to co-explore green industrial hubsMining Technology•Sep 07, 2023•Vale, H2 Green Steel, Temasek, Hy24 and 10 others
