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epilot
The platform for a new energy world
About epilot
epilot GmbH operates as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider with its cloud-based platform designed to address the operational complexities of the energy transition. The company primarily serves energy suppliers, municipal utilities, grid operators, and providers of energy solutions.
Founded in Cologne, Germany, in 2017 by Michel Nicolai (CEO), Szilard Toth (CTO), and Rolf Benken (CFO), epilot was created to provide a modern software foundation for an industry hampered by outdated IT systems. CEO Michel Nicolai's background includes roles in the energy sector, such as heading the platform business at Trianel GmbH and managing e-mobility projects at LichtBlick SE, which directly informed the company's mission. The founding team aimed to create a solution inspired by the digital-first, scalable processes of tech giants to tackle the energy market's challenges.
The company's business model is centered on its multi-tenant, vertical SaaS platform, which functions as an extended relationship management (XRM) system. It generates revenue through subscriptions to its platform. epilot has shown significant traction, achieving an annualized recurring revenue (ARR) growth of over 120% in its most recent financial year and serving over 150 customers.
The epilot platform provides an all-in-one solution to digitize and automate sales, service, grid, and implementation processes. Key features include a 360-degree view of customers and processes, management of complex products like solar systems bundled with storage solutions, and lead generation and qualification tools. The platform enables clients to replace inflexible tools, significantly reducing project implementation times from months to weeks. It is built on a serverless microservices architecture using technologies like AWS, React, and Python, ensuring scalability and security. The platform also features dedicated portals for customers and installation partners, facilitating seamless collaboration across the entire value chain. In July 2024, epilot secured €10 million in a funding round led by Expedition Growth Capital to accelerate its product roadmap, expand its team, and enhance its AI capabilities.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Cologne, Germany
- Employees
- 127
- Open positions
- 8
- Dealroom signal
- 73.8/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sub-industry
- Energy Providers
- Sector
- Energy, Utilities, Lead Generation, Sustainable Development Goals, Smart Meter, Climate Tech, Grid Technology, Hard Tech, KoelnBusiness
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jul 2024 | $11M | $44M | Expedition Growth Capital | — |
| DEBTDebt | Sep 2023 | $0 | — | Riverside Acceleration Capital | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for epilot is 13K monthly website visits, down 35% over the last three months. epilot's team grew 5.8% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Expedition Growth Capital
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Enercity
Riverside Acceleration Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
The Riverside Company
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