About Energy SaaS sector in France
The Energy SaaS sector in France comprises 94 companies, including 50 funded companies having collectively raised $419M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 20 are Series A+ funded.
Energy SaaS sector in France has seen 6 acquisitions. This represents almost 6.4% 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 providing subscription, on-demand, or software as service-based solutions to the renewable energy, energy storage, oil & gas, power transmission and distribution industries are included in this sector. Companies providing SaaS-based solutions to industries other than energy industry are excluded.
Top Energy SaaS Companies in France
There are 94 Energy SaaS startups in France which include Deepki, METRON, Kayrros, BeeBryte, Spinergie. Out of these, 50 startups are funded, with 20 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 4 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Columbia University, INSEAD and Stanford University.
Here is the list of top Energy SaaS startups in France
1. Deepki
SaaS-driven solutions for energy monitoring for buildings. The company collects data from customers and do the analysis for energy improvement measures and provides a dashboard with appropriate action plans.
Key facts about Deepki
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $177M
- Investors: Capital-E, Highland Europe and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 30, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 10 of 6,581 Competitors
2. METRON
SaaS-driven platform offering energy management solutions for industrial applications. The product offerings include Metron Enterprise - a platform to consolidate data and energy optimization of the site, Metron Factory - an energy visualization and management tool, and Energy lab - an energy management solution leveraging data science.
Key facts about METRON
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $55.5M
- Investors: Breed Reply, Ntt Docomo Ventures and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 22, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 39 of 6,772 Competitors
3. Kayrros
Satellite-based technology for measuring environmental footprint. It leverages AI to process satellite images and extract insights in real time and provides solution to measure and attribute greenhouse gas emissions such as methane, assess and monitor physical climate risks, and oil and gas services.
Key facts about Kayrros
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $83.9M
- Investors: NewSpace Capital, Cathay Innovation and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 22, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 15 of 180 Competitors
4. BeeBryte
Offering AI-based predictive HVAC-R control software for smarter buildings & factories. It helps commercial and industrial buildings lower energy consumption, generate savings, and reduce their CO2 emissions. It has developed an AI-based energy optimization software that predictively drives existing cooling and refrigeration systems to generate savings.
Key facts about BeeBryte
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Lyon (France)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $2.95M
- Investors: Startup Autobahn, TechFounders and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 20, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 48/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 252 of 7,448 Competitors
5. Spinergie
Cloud based predictive analytics solutions for the oil and gas industry. The SaaS solution uses natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to structure publicly available data and generate actionable insights to optimize operations.
Key facts about Spinergie
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $11.6M
- Investors: IRIS, Blue Oceans Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 28, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 47/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 55 of 975 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Energy SaaS sector in France
13 Energy SaaS startups in France were founded in 2017 - 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 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 7 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 7 |
2017 | 13 |
Stage-wise distribution of Energy SaaS sector companies in France
Out of the total 94 Energy SaaS companies in France, 50 have secured funding. Among them, 20 have reached Series A or higher, and 13 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 94
Funded - 50
Series A+ - 20
Series B+ - 13
Series C+ - 9
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 94 |
Funded | 50 |
Series A+ | 20 |
Series B+ | 13 |
Series C+ | 9 |
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Funding Trends in the Energy SaaS sector in France
Total funding year-on-year in the Energy SaaS sector in France
The Energy SaaS sector in France saw a total funding of more than $412M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $236M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $7.62M |
2024 | $34M |
2023 | $657K |
2022 | $236M |
2021 | $31.5M |
2020 | $6.79M |
2019 | $28M |
2018 | $42.3M |
2017 | $22M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Energy SaaS in France
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Energy SaaS companies in France have raised $7.62M in equity funding across 3 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2024), Energy SaaS companies in France had raised $19.3M across 3 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 60.56% drop in funding in Energy SaaS companies in France as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Energy SaaS companies in France:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 6247 | Oct 31, 2025 | ||
Seed | 8389 | Sep 30, 2025 | ||
Series A | 3257 | Mar 17, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Series B | 8639 | Nov 22, 2024 | ||
Seed | 7338 | Nov 22, 2024 | and 2 more |
Top Investors in Energy SaaS in France
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Energy SaaS companies in France based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Energy SaaS companies in France:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | - | |
Paris (France) | ||
Paris (France) | - | |
Paris (France) | ||
Tel Aviv (Israel) | - |
M&A activity in Energy SaaS sector in France
In the year 2025, till May 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Energy SaaS sector in France.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Energy SaaS sector in France:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 30, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 12, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2020 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 21, 2019 |
Acquisition trends in Energy SaaS sector in France
Here are the acquisition trends in Energy SaaS sector in France:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Energy SaaS companies in France
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Energy SaaS in France
Most number of Energy SaaS startups in France have been founded by alumni from Columbia University, INSEAD and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Columbia University | 2 |
INSEAD | 2 |
Stanford University | 2 |
Columbia Business School | 1 |
Cornell University | 1 |
HEC Paris | 1 |
London Business School (LBS) | 1 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
Total funding in Energy SaaS companies founded by alumni from top colleges in France
In the last 10 years, London Business School (LBS) graduates' Energy SaaS companies in France have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and INSEAD alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
London Business School (LBS) | $177M |
Stanford University | $98.5M |
INSEAD | $89.9M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $13M |
HEC Paris | $1.58M |
Columbia Business School | - |
Columbia University | - |
Cornell University | - |
University of Cambridge | - |
Top News in Energy SaaS in France
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Deepki Consolidates Growth and Continues to Revolutionize the Real Estate Sector Through InnovationMining Stock Education•Feb 18, 2025•Deepki
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Metron Names Robert Zarnich as Chief Engineer, Dominick Vincent as AMA Division VPGovCon Wire•Jan 16, 2025•METRON
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BeZero Carbon and Kayrros Partner to Supply ‘Highest Possible Quality’ Insights for Climate ActionThe Fintech Times•Jul 31, 2023•Kayrros, BeZero Carbon
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Deepki adds final energy and carbon footprint to its building energy rating criteriaUsine Digitale•Mar 07, 2023•Deepki
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Sigrid Duhamel joins Deepki boardAsset Servicing Times•Feb 16, 2023•Deepki, CBRE Investment Management
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Metron Appoints Robert Judd as COO Alongside Other Key Leadership Changes; Van Gurley QuotedGovCon Wire•Feb 03, 2023•METRON
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Highland Europe launches new €1 billion fundTech.eu•Jan 23, 2023•Highland Europe, Adjust, AMCS, Camunda and 18 others
