SpeedUp Energy Innovation

SpeedUp Energy Innovation represents a strategic alliance between PGE Ventures, PFR Ventures, the National Center for Research and Development (NCBR), and SpeedUp Group. This collaborative fund targets growth-stage companies ready for market expansion, with particular emphasis on ventures poised for international scaling. While primarily aligned with PGE Capital's strategic interests in the energy sector, the fund maintains flexibility to support promising companies that may fall outside its core investment domains, creating a balanced portfolio that combines sector focus with opportunistic investments.

Portfolio companies benefit from substantial financial backing of up to €4 million, complemented by comprehensive strategic support designed to facilitate sustainable long-term growth. The fund operates with a medium to long-term investment horizon of 3-8 years, allowing sufficient time for early-stage but rapidly developing companies to realize their global market potential. This patient capital approach enables entrepreneurs to build robust foundations while pursuing ambitious international expansion strategies without the pressure of premature exits.

The investment thesis spans multiple high-growth technological domains including consumer internet, financial technology, marketing technology, Internet of Things (IoT), and hardware innovations. Embracing Marc Andreessen's vision that "Software is eating the world," the fund recognizes the transformative power of computational technology and universal connectivity in reshaping traditional industries. Rather than viewing this digital revolution as a threat, SpeedUp Energy Innovation actively seeks to harness these disruptive forces to develop market-leading companies with global reach and impact.

What distinguishes this fund is its unique hybrid expertise combining deep knowledge of energy sector dynamics with broader technological investment capabilities. This dual competency creates exceptional value for companies operating at the intersection of energy transition and digital transformation. Portfolio companies gain access to specialized industry networks, regulatory insights, and technical expertise alongside traditional venture capital resources. This comprehensive support ecosystem enables entrepreneurs to navigate complex market entry challenges while accelerating their path to sustainable growth and international leadership in the rapidly evolving clean energy landscape.