Welcome back to The Energy Brief. In this bi-weekly series, I explore the latest funding, collaborations, product updates, and funding news from cutting-edge smart building, energy, and cleantech companies in the US, Europe, and APAC.

 

 

Company spotlight: Envio Systems

Every newsletter, I like to spotlight a company, whether it’s a startup or a huge corporation, doing great things in the market. This week, my focus is on Envio Systems.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Envio Systems transforms older commercial buildings into smart, energy-efficient spaces without the need for costly retrofits. Their plug-and-play IoT platform leverages sensors, AI, and automation to optimize HVAC, lighting, and air quality, all managed through a single intuitive dashboard.

With a growing presence in Europe and North America—including a new HQ in Toronto—Envio is helping property owners cut energy consumption and emissions while improving operational efficiency.

Recognized as a Top 100 Global Cleantech Company, they’re making smart building innovation accessible to the vast mid-market segment often overlooked in sustainability transitions.

 

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Latest industry news:

X-energy raised an undisclosed amount / Private Equity from Pittco Management

tado° secures €30M Investment from Panasonic to expand Smart Heating Solutions

Magenta Mobility raised ₹500,000,000 / Debt Financing

THORIZON raised €16,000,000 / Series A from European Commission and 4 other investors

Arevon raised $509,000,000 / Debt Financing from CIBC and 4 other investors

SolarBank Corporation raised $8,500,000 / Post Ipo Equity

Jupiter Power raised $286,000,000 / Debt Financing

Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd.  raised CA $4,250,000 / Post Ipo Equity

SorbiForce  raised $687,472 / Equity Crowdfunding

SunTrain raised an undisclosed amount / Pre Seed from LvlUp Ventures

Daikin Comfort has brought its diverse HVAC service offerings, from commissioning to modernisation and rentals, under one brand.

SUSI Partners powers ahead with $95m wind farm exit to Equinor in sweeping clean energy play

Pulse Clean Energy  activates 42MW battery storage project in West Manchester

Apple to invest $99M for clean energy in China

Great British Energy‘s first major project sees £200 million government investment into rooftop solar

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) to expand Endesa partnership in €368 million renewable energy deal

Stonepeak provides equity funding to Longview for US electric transmission infrastructure

Laos secures $1.45B clean energy deal with Chinese firm, bolstering regional power ambitions

BluPine Energy  Secures ₹1,787 Crore from NaBFID to Strengthen Renewable Energy Portfolio

Ripple Energy enters administration

 

Interview with Regen Resource:

This year’s International Women’s Day theme, Accelerate Action, is a reminder that we can’t slow down when it comes to breaking barriers and challenging biases. CrimsonXT Energy Consultant Jasmine Crane recently interviewed Anna Vujovic, Executive VP, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives at Regen Resource, North America’s leader in clean, synthetic graphite. You can read the interview here.

 

 

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