Enapi, a Berlin-based startup focused on innovating electric vehicle charging solutions, has raised €7.5 million in a seed funding round. The funding will be used in expanding the team and operations into the EU and the US.
The funding round was spearheaded by Voyager Ventures, with contributions from previous investors including Project A, Seedcamp and Helloworld VC. This latest capital injection builds upon an earlier €2.5 million pre-seed round, elevating Enapi's total funding to €10 million.
The company, founded in 2024 by Jakob Kleihues and Dennis Laumen, seeks to facilitate seamless transactions in EV charging through its platform, which connects charge-point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (eMSPs).
Enapi's platform simplifies the exchange of payment and data information between CPOs and eMSPs, aiming to enhance the driver experience by creating a more unified and efficient charging network. The platform has rapidly onboarded over 350,000 charge points and has forged partnerships with eight of Europe's 10 largest eMSPs within six months of operation.
The platform addresses the current complexities and inefficiencies within the EV charging infrastructure, offering benefits such as zero transaction costs and improved data quality for CPOs, while maintaining its control and flexibility over operations.
The recent fundraising reflects the confidence that investors have in Enapi's potential to respond to the growing demand within the EV charging market and to establish itself as a key player in the industry. The funds will be directed toward scaling Enapi's transaction infrastructure and expanding its market presence in both Europe and the US, as well as enhancing its technical team.
To support its growth strategy, Enapi has made strategic appointments to its board, including Sierra Peterson, founding partner at Voyager Ventures, and Philipp Werner, partner at Project A. Additionally, Leopold Lerach from Project A has joined the team as COO. These developments underscore Enapi's commitment to driving innovation in the EV charging sector and its ambition to become a pivotal partner in the industry's global expansion.
This content may be AI-assisted and is composed, reviewed, edited and approved by S&P Global.
