Hamburg-based suena energy has raised €8M in a Series A round to accelerate the growth of its AI-driven trading platform for battery storage and renewable assets.
The round was led by Eneco Ventures, with participation from 4impact capital and existing backers InnoEnergy, J.O.S.S., Santander, and Energie 360°.
Making battery storage bankable
Founded in 2021 by Tom Witter, Dr. Lennard Wilkening, and Miguel Wesselmann, the startup provides algorithmic optimisation for energy storage and renewables. Its flagship Energy Trading Autopilot uses AI to generate real-time dispatch schedules, helping projects maximise revenue, manage risk, and extend battery lifetime.
The platform supports standalone storage, co-located solar and wind projects, and direct marketing of renewables, while also offering portfolio optimisation and white-label partner solutions. A core focus is co-located projects, where storage must be finely tuned to technical, regulatory, and economic realities.rol.”
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Expansion across Europe
The new funding will fuel suena energy’s international expansion and scaling efforts, with Eneco Ventures contributing operational expertise in decentralised energy and 4impact providing strategic guidance and climate-tech networks.
Dr. Lennard Wilkening, CEO and co-founder, said:
“This funding marks a strategic milestone for suena energy. With Eneco and 4impact alongside our existing investors, we’re closer to becoming Europe’s leading provider of intelligent flexibility trading.”
Why it matters
Battery storage is critical for balancing renewable-heavy grids, yet making it economically attractive remains a challenge. suena energy’s AI-first approach aims to close that gap, enabling projects to operate profitably while supporting grid stability.
Till Wyszynski, Investment Director at Eneco Ventures, noted:
“Optimising renewables and storage in real time is a cornerstone of the energy transition. suena energy has the potential to lead this market across Europe.”
