Smartworks Innovation
Profile, fund size and portfolio
Smartworks Innovation is the corporate venture arm of Wiener Stadtwerke (with Wien Energie), an energy company. It was founded in 2020 and is based in Vienna, Austria. It invests from seed to Series A. Sectors it names: climate and energy, mobility and automotive.
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Snapshot
Data behind this graphic
| Measure | Value | Unit | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headline size | EUR 5M | Commitment by parent | Stated by the firm or its parent | S3 |
| Companies backed | 5 | companies | Stated by the firm | S2 |
| Companies on the firm's portfolio page | 5 | companies | Counted from the firm's own list | S2 |
Sources: S3 Wien Energie: Wien Energie gründet Start-up-GmbH (2020-05-14); S2 Smartworks Innovation: portfolio.
Where it invests and who leads it
LeadersS1
- Christian FenczCEOFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Felix Markulin-WegenerStart-Up CollaborationFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Michaela OppitzPortfoliomanagement & Start-up CollaborationFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Monika UnterholznerChairwoman of the Investment Committee; Managing Director, Wiener StadtwerkeFind on LinkedInFirm page
- Alma KahlerInvestment committee; Managing Director, Wien EnergieFind on LinkedInFirm page
Key facts
| Fact | Value | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent company | Wiener Stadtwerke (with Wien Energie) | Single source | S4 |
| Parent industry | Energy and utilities | Single source | S4 |
| Founded | 2020 | Single source | S3 |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | Single source | S4 |
| Status | Active | Single source | S1 |
| Capital source | Parent company only | Single source | S3 |
| Headline size | EUR 5M (Commitment by parent) | Single source | S3 |
| Companies backed | 5 | Single source | S2 |
| People on the team page | 3 | Single source | S1 |
| Stages | Seed, Series A (inferred from announced rounds) | Estimate | S3 |
For founders
| Item | What the firm says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Seed, Series A. Inferred from announced rounds; the firm does not state a range. | S3 |
| Check size | Up to EUR 500,000 | S3 |
| Pitch page | smartworks.at/ | S5 |
History
- Wien Energie announces creation of Smartworks Innovation start-up GmbH (2020-05-14)S3
Portfolio
The firm's portfolio page lists 5 companies.S2
Every company on the Smartworks Innovation list
5 companies, as listed on the firm's own website.S2 Read the firm's list.
- Easelink
- Enerthing
- IONATE
- NECTURE
- Triply
Official pages
Read the firm's own pages for current information.
Sources
Disclaimer and corrections
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