Darmstadt-based cleantech startup etalytics has successfully extended its Series A funding to €16 million with a new €8 million investment led by Microsoft’s venture arm, M12. This extension also includes continued support from existing investors Alstin Capital, ebm-papst, and BMH. The additional capital will enable etalytics to scale its AI-driven energy optimization platform, etaONE®, and expand its operations into North America.
EtaONE® leverages artificial intelligence to optimize energy systems in real-time, focusing on critical infrastructure such as data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, and automotive plants. The platform integrates digital twins, predictive analytics, and machine learning to reduce energy consumption, lower CO₂ emissions, and enhance operational resilience. Notably, etaONE® has demonstrated the ability to cut cooling energy usage by up to 40% without requiring hardware changes.
The investment from M12 underscores the growing importance of sustainable energy solutions in the face of rising energy costs and increasing regulatory pressures. Etalytics plans to establish a presence in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2025, targeting the North American market, which is experiencing significant demand for energy optimization technologies. Pilot projects are already underway with major clients, including Equinix, Digital Realty, Audi, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Merck, and NTT Data.
Dr. Niklas Panten, CEO and co-founder of etalytics, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with M12, stating, “Their investment marks a major milestone in our mission to make industrial energy systems more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable.”
This funding round reflects a broader trend in the German startup ecosystem, where companies focused on energy efficiency and optimization are attracting increased investment. For instance, Berlin-based Enter secured €20 million in June 2025 to expand its platform for building-energy efficiency, while Munich’s Reshape Energy raised €5 million in March 2025 to scale digital optimization services for commercial properties.
Etalytics’ expansion into North America and its continued innovation in AI-driven energy optimization position the company as a leader in the global transition towards sustainable industrial operations.
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