envelio
envelio is a clean-tech software company founded as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen, offering the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP) to digitize, automate, and unify planning and operation processes for distribution system operators (DSOs). Their platform enables efficient, scalable management of power grids integrating renewable energy sources and new consumers like electric vehicle charging stations. The IGP provides validated grid models, detailed capacity insights, and automation to accelerate grid connection, planning, and operation, reducing costs and supporting the energy transition globally. With over 150 employees and a growing international customer base, envelio is positioned as a leading smart grid software provider helping DSOs meet increasing grid demands and climate goals.
envelio
envelio is a clean-tech software company founded as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen, offering the Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP) to digitize, automate, and unify planning and operation processes for distribution system operators (DSOs). Their platform enables efficient, scalable management of power grids integrating renewable energy sources and new consumers like electric vehicle charging stations. The IGP provides validated grid models, detailed capacity insights, and automation to accelerate grid connection, planning, and operation, reducing costs and supporting the energy transition globally. With over 150 employees and a growing international customer base, envelio is positioned as a leading smart grid software provider helping DSOs meet increasing grid demands and climate goals.
TL;DR
Founded: 2017 (spin-off from RWTH Aachen)
Product: Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP) — digital-twin SaaS for distribution grid planning, interconnection, operations
Scale: Adopted by 60+ utilities; ~162 employees
Ownership: Majority stake acquired by E.ON (Dec 2021)
Funding: Total disclosed funding $7,950,000; Series A (Dec 12, 2019)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Distribution grid planning and operations; grid interconnection bottlenecks for renewable energy and electrification (e.g., EV charging).
Founded
2017
Industry
Clean-tech / Energy software
Funding Track Record
Investor Signal
“Majority stake acquired by E.ON (Dec 17, 2021); prior investors include HTGF, eCAPITAL, Demeter, and EASME”