Einklang secures fresh capital to reshape energy costs
Cologne-based energy-tech startup Einklang has raised €2.2 million in a new funding round led by climate-focused investor Vireo Ventures. The capital will be used to scale its AI-driven, battery-optimised electricity tariffs, which are designed to cut power bills for mid-sized German companies by an estimated 30–50%.
Battery-optimised tariffs for mid-sized businesses
Einklang focuses on a segment often squeezed between household and heavy industrial pricing: Germany’s mid-sized enterprises. By combining smart energy storage with dynamic electricity tariffs, the company enables businesses to shift consumption away from expensive grid peak times and toward periods of cheaper, renewable-rich supply.
The startup’s platform integrates on-site battery systems with renewable energy sources such as rooftop solar, then uses AI algorithms to forecast demand, market prices and weather-driven generation. This allows companies to automatically charge batteries when tariffs are low and discharge when prices spike, reducing exposure to volatile wholesale markets.
Backed by Vireo Ventures to accelerate rollout
The funding round, led by Vireo Ventures, underscores investor confidence in technology that can both lower costs and support the energy transition. The new capital will help Einklang expand its presence across Germany, deepen integrations with energy retailers and grid operators, and enhance its forecasting and optimisation software.
With German businesses facing persistent energy price pressure and stricter decarbonisation targets, interest in flexible, storage-backed tariffs is growing. Einklang aims to position itself as a key partner for companies seeking predictable costs while increasing their share of on-site renewable generation.
Positioned at the intersection of tech and clean energy
By combining software, battery storage and renewable integration, Einklang is part of a new wave of European climate-tech startups targeting grid flexibility and corporate savings. If the company can deliver sustained 30–50% reductions in electricity bills at scale, it could become a pivotal player in how mid-sized firms manage and purchase power in Germany’s evolving energy market.