At a Glance
Schneider Electric Energy is the corporate venture capital arm of Schneider Electric, the French multinational corporation, established in 2016 and headquartered in Paris. With $250 million in assets under management, the firm focuses on investing in companies developing clean technology, energy management, and industrial automation solutions that align with the global transition to sustainable energy systems.
The firm's notable portfolio companies include AutoGrid (grid optimization), Panoramic Power (energy monitoring), Nuuka Solutions (building energy management), RatedPower (solar design software), and Smappee (energy management platforms). These investments reflect Schneider Electric Energy's thesis of accelerating the transition to sustainable and efficient energy systems globally, typically investing at Series A and later stages.
Operating across climate technology, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and deep tech sectors, Schneider Electric Energy leverages its parent company's century-plus expertise in energy management and automation. What distinguishes the firm is its strategic focus on sustainability and digital transformation in energy and industrial sectors, combined with access to Schneider Electric's global customer base, technical expertise, and manufacturing capabilities, providing portfolio companies with unique scaling opportunities in the energy transition.
“Investing in innovative companies that are accelerating the transition to sustainable and efficient energy systems globally.”
Schneider Electric Energy primarily invests at the Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are scaling their go-to-market after proving product-market fit.
Schneider Electric Energy is headquartered in Paris, France. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Schneider Electric Energy focuses on investments in Climate, Enterprise, AI, Deeptech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Schneider Electric Energy's typical investment check size ranges from $1M to $15M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Schneider Electric Energy manages approximately $250M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
