EDP Ventures
ABOUT EDP VENTURES
EDP Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of EDP (Energias de Portugal), one of Europe's largest energy companies. Founded in 2008 and based in Lisbon, it manages around €150M and invests at seed and Series A with tickets of €1M to €10M. The firm concentrates on the energy transition, backing startups in smart grids, renewable energy, energy storage, and AI for energy management, and offers portfolio companies pilot opportunities within EDP's global operations and customer base. To date EDP Ventures has made 71 investments with 7 exits, holding roughly 40 active portfolio companies across 12 countries. Its portfolio includes Feedzai, Green Li-ion, Terabase Energy, GridBeyond, Spotlite, Relectrify, Plexigrid, Net2Grid, Principle Power, Mixergy, Piclo, Jungle.ai, and YData, among others spanning grid software, storage, and floating wind. The team is led by Managing Director Frederico Bilelo Gonçalves, with Principals Mariana Costa, Rosario Cannata, and André Botelho. Companies gain access to EDP's energy infrastructure across multiple markets.
INVESTMENT THESIS
Strategic CVC focused on the energy transition. Backs startups in smart grids, renewable energy, energy storage, and AI for energy management. Offers pilot opportunities within EDP's global operations.
INVESTMENT DETAILS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What stage does EDP Ventures invest at?
EDP Ventures invests at Seed, Series A stages.
What is EDP Ventures's typical ticket size?
EDP Ventures typically writes cheques of €1M–€10M.
What sectors does EDP Ventures invest in?
EDP Ventures focuses on Cleantech, Energy, Smart Grids, Renewable Energy, AI.
Where is EDP Ventures based?
EDP Ventures is a CVC based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2008.
Who are the partners at EDP Ventures?
Key people at EDP Ventures include Frederico Bilelo Gonçalves (Managing Director), Mariana Costa (Principal), Rosario Cannata (Principal), André Botelho (Principal).
What companies has EDP Ventures invested in?
EDP Ventures's portfolio includes Vyntelligence, Voltbras, Yotta Energy, YData, Zypho, Presenso, PVcomplete, Probely, among others.
How much does EDP Ventures manage?
EDP Ventures manages €150M in assets / fund commitments.
How do I contact or pitch EDP Ventures?
You can reach EDP Ventures via their website (www.edp.com/en/innovation/edp-ventures). You can also submit your startup through Portugal VC's pitch tool to be forwarded to matching investors.