February 21, 2025
Berlin-Based ClimateTech Startup Scale Energy Secures €2M in Seed Funding to Expand Industrial Battery Storage Solutions
Berlin, Germany –
Scale Energy, specializing in industrial battery storage, has raised €2M in a seed funding round. Announced on February 20, 2025, the round was led by Climentum Capital, with participation from Vireo Ventures, Antler, P3A Ventures, and several angel investors, including Christine Prauschke, Henning Gebhardt, and Thomas Rüschen. The funding will fuel Scale Energy’s expansion across Germany and accelerate the deployment of large-scale industrial battery storage projects. Additionally, the seed round includes a 100 MW commitment from an energy infrastructure investor focused on the DACH region.
About Scale Energy
Founded in 2024 by Elias Aruna, Christoph Koessler and Nikolas Fendel, Scale Energy Scale Energy operates in stealth mode, developing cost-efficient battery storage solutions that optimize industrial energy use, cut CO₂ emissions, and enhance grid stability. By utilizing existing industrial grid connections, the company enables industries to reduce electricity costs through services such as peak shaving and time-based energy shifts. This approach eliminates the need for additional infrastructure investments, making energy storage decentralized and scalable.
Purpose of financing
The €2M funding will support the expansion of Scale Energy’s project pipeline, which already boasts over 500 MW across 100 industrial sites in Germany and Austria. The company plans to scale its energy storage solutions for industries such as automotive suppliers, aluminum producers, and paper manufacturers, aiming to maximize the use of existing grid capacities.
CEO’s Insights
Elias Aruna, Co-founder and CEO of Scale Energy, stated:
“This funding allows us to accelerate the deployment of energy storage systems that reduce energy costs, stabilize the grid, and contribute to decarbonization.”
Investor Perspective
Dörte Hirschberg, General Partner at Climentum Capital, remarked:
“The team has developed a structure that combines venture and infrastructure capital, enabling attractive solutions for industrial customers.”
Angel investor Christine Prauschke emphasized Scale Energy’s potential to decarbonize energy-intensive industries.
Conclusion
In addition to the equity funding, the 100 MW CapEx facility enables the company to deploy battery storage projects without requiring upfront capital from customers, making energy storage more accessible for industrial clients. With Europe’s energy costs significantly higher than other regions, Scale Energy’s solutions are poised to drive cost optimization and sustainability.
The company estimates that energy storage could help German industries save over €9B annually while reducing Europe’s electricity trading costs by €12B by 2050. As Europe transitions towards a more resilient and sustainable energy system, Scale Energy is positioned to play a crucial role in helping industries achieve their decarbonization goals.
For updates, visit Scale Energy on LinkedIn page.