Einklang, a Cologne-based energy startup focused on integrated electricity solutions for mid-sized businesses, has secured €2.2 million in funding to expand its battery-optimised tariff offering across Germany.
The round was led by Vireo Ventures, with participation from SI Ventures, Saxovent, Angel Invest, Heimatboost, and DnA Ventures. The investment will support the rollout of flexible, storage-backed energy systems designed to lower electricity costs and increase energy autonomy for SMEs.
What The Company Does
Einklang develops bundled energy solutions that combine electricity procurement, battery storage, and consumption optimisation into a single platform tailored to the needs of Germany’s Mittelstand companies. Its core product is a battery-optimised electricity tariff that dynamically aligns power usage with renewable energy availability, particularly solar and wind generation.
By coordinating consumption patterns with energy storage and market pricing signals, the system aims to reduce exposure to price volatility and peak grid charges. According to the company, this approach can lower electricity costs by an estimated 30 to 40 percent while improving operational predictability for businesses with high or variable energy demand.
Founded by Lucas Jonas, Jonathan Schulte, Paul Ziche, and José Neri, Einklang is positioning its platform as a decentralised alternative to traditional energy supply models. The company’s long-term model bundles batteries, renewable integration, and dynamic tariffs into a single service structure, offered without upfront investment requirements for customers.
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Market Context / Industry Background
Energy cost volatility and grid-related charges have become a structural concern for German SMEs, particularly as energy-intensive relief measures have primarily focused on larger industrial players. Many mid-sized businesses continue to face high electricity prices and limited flexibility in managing consumption peaks.
At the same time, the expansion of renewable energy generation has increased the importance of flexible demand management and storage solutions. Standalone solar or wind adoption does not fully address pricing fluctuations, as intermittent generation can still lead to unpredictable procurement costs without integrated storage and smart load management.
Decentralised energy systems that combine storage, flexible tariffs, and algorithm-driven optimisation are increasingly seen as a practical pathway for stabilising costs and supporting the broader energy transition. This trend is particularly relevant in Germany, where regulatory pressure, grid constraints, and decarbonisation targets are reshaping how businesses source and manage electricity.
Founder / Investor Commentary
Co-founder and CEO Lucas Jonas highlighted the structural gap facing mid-sized companies in the energy transition, noting that while large industrial users often benefit from tailored regulatory relief, SMEs remain exposed to high and volatile electricity prices.
He stated that the company’s solution addresses core challenges such as consumption peaks, grid fees, and limited flexibility, rather than focusing solely on renewable generation. Jonas emphasized that intelligently coordinating procurement, storage, and consumption can make electricity both more affordable and predictable for businesses.
Drawing on prior experience scaling energy ventures such as Voltfang in Aachen and Impuls Energy in Cologne, Jonas brings a background in industrial energy systems and algorithm-driven energy trading, which informs Einklang’s integrated platform strategy.
Growth Plans / Use Of Funds
The newly secured capital will be used to expand the deployment of Einklang’s battery-optimised tariffs, with a target of reaching 100 customer sites by 2026. The company aims to deliver cost savings in the range of 30 to 50 percent while enabling up to 50 percent energy independence through flexible storage-backed systems.
In parallel, Einklang plans to further develop its technology platform, strengthen strategic partnerships, and scale its bundled energy offering across additional regions in Germany. A key focus will be enhancing automation within its optimisation algorithms to ensure that energy consumption is automatically aligned with periods of high renewable generation without adding operational complexity for clients.
Through this expansion, the company seeks to accelerate the adoption of decentralised, flexible energy infrastructure among SMEs and contribute to a more resilient and renewable-focused power system.
About Einklang
Einklang is a Cologne-based energy technology company providing integrated electricity solutions for mid-sized businesses. Founded in Germany. The company’s mission is to align business energy consumption with renewable generation through battery storage, dynamic tariffs, and intelligent optimisation to enable cost-efficient and flexible energy use.
