About Energy SaaS sector in DACH
The Energy SaaS sector in DACH comprises 310 companies, including 85 funded companies having collectively raised $391M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 63 are Series A+ funded.
Energy SaaS sector in DACH has seen 19 acquisitions and 20 IPOs. This represents almost 12.6% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies providing subscription, on-demand, or software as service-based solutions to the energy industry.
Companies included in Energy SaaS
Companies providing subscription, on-demand, or software as service-based solutions to the renewable energy, energy storage, oil & gas, power transmission and distribution industries.Companies excluded in Energy SaaS
Companies providing SaaS-based solutions to industries other than energy industryTop Energy SaaS Companies in DACH
There are more than 310 companies in Energy SaaS in DACH. Akselos is the top Energy SaaS company in DACH, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Energy SaaS companies in DACH:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of cloud-based operational simulation and predictive analytics platform | Lausanne (Switzerland) | 2010 | Series B | $28.7M | |
Provider of an e-mobility platform and charging station management solutions | Radstadt (Austria) | 2013 | Acquired | - | |
AI & SaaS-driven energy management solution for the real estate industry | Munich (Germany) | 2019 | Series C | - | |
AI, IoT & SaaS-driven platform providing building automation solutions | Cologne (Germany) | 2017 | Series B | $32.8M | |
AI and SaaS-based battery optimization and trading platform | Hamburg (Germany) | 2021 | Series A | $14M |
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Companies founded year-on-year in the Energy SaaS sector in DACH
24 Energy SaaS startups in DACH 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 | - |
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 8 |
2022 | 9 |
2021 | 15 |
2020 | 24 |
2019 | 20 |
2018 | 11 |
2017 | 18 |
Stage-wise distribution of Energy SaaS sector companies in DACH
Out of the total 310 Energy SaaS companies in DACH, 85 have secured funding. Among them, 63 have reached Series A or higher, and 47 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 310
Funded - 85
Series A+ - 63
Series B+ - 47
Series C+ - 42
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 310 |
Funded | 85 |
Series A+ | 63 |
Series B+ | 47 |
Series C+ | 42 |
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Funding Trends in the Energy SaaS sector in DACH
Total funding year-on-year in the Energy SaaS sector in DACH
The Energy SaaS sector in DACH saw a total funding of more than $386M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2023 at more than $75.1M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $56.7M |
2024 | $69.9M |
2023 | $75.1M |
2022 | $65.8M |
2021 | $59.1M |
2020 | $26.8M |
2019 | $7.32M |
2018 | $14.9M |
2017 | $3.75M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Energy SaaS in DACH
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Energy SaaS companies in DACH have raised $56.7M in equity funding across 8 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2024), Energy SaaS companies in DACH had raised $58M across 10 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 2.16% drop in funding in Energy SaaS companies in DACH as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Energy SaaS companies in DACH:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 7230 | Oct 27, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 6694 | Oct 01, 2025 | ||
Series A | 9711 | Sep 17, 2025 | ||
Series B | 1078 | Jun 25, 2025 | ||
Seed | 6931 | Jun 02, 2025 |
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Top Investors in Energy SaaS in DACH
Energy Impact Partners is the top investor in Energy SaaS companies in DACH based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Energy SaaS companies in DACH:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | - | |
Sunnyvale (United States) | - | |
Berlin (Germany) | ||
Essen (Germany) | ||
Cologne (Germany) |
M&A activity in Energy SaaS sector in DACH
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in Energy SaaS sector in DACH. Last year, in 2024, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in Energy SaaS sector in DACH.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Energy SaaS sector in DACH:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Nov 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 02, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 06, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 05, 2024 |
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Acquisition trends in Energy SaaS sector in DACH
Here are the acquisition trends in Energy SaaS sector in DACH:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | - |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Energy SaaS companies in DACH
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Energy SaaS in DACH
Most number of Energy SaaS startups in DACH have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Oxford and HEC Paris.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 3 |
University of Oxford | 3 |
HEC Paris | 2 |
Imperial College London | 2 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 2 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
Stanford Business School | 1 |
Stanford University | 1 |
Tel Aviv University | 1 |
University of Bristol | 1 |
Total funding in Energy SaaS companies founded by alumni from top colleges in DACH
In the last 10 years, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates' Energy SaaS companies in DACH have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Oxford alumni are second, and National University of Singapore (NUS) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $41.9M |
University of Oxford | $30.6M |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | $29.3M |
University of Bristol | $8.37M |
University of Chicago | $1.32M |
HEC Paris | $25.1K |
Carnegie Mellon University | - |
Imperial College London | - |
Stanford Business School | - |
Stanford University | - |
Top News in Energy SaaS in DACH
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BaxEnergy Partners with Cubico for Renewable Energy ManagementWindtech-International•Apr 03, 2025•BaxEnergy, Cubico Sustainable Investments
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Akselos and ABS sign MoU for floating wind project developmentWindtech-International•Nov 25, 2024•Akselos, Eagle
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Askelos launches FPSO structural performance management software for 35% OPEX savingsWorld Oil•Sep 12, 2024•Akselos
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Akselos appoints new chief product and technology officerWindtech-International•Jul 23, 2024•Akselos, Lloyd's Register
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Comgy overcomes insolvency by restructuring and personal changesProperty Magazine•Jul 02, 2024•Comgy
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TÜV Rheinland certifies aedifion solution for GEG-compliant system operationStartbase•Apr 08, 2024•Aedifion
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HD Hyundai Marine Solution to enter ship cyber securityKedglobal•Jan 22, 2024•Hd-Hyundai, AhnLab, Hdhyundai, Paessler
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