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Distributed Generation energy systems for industrial and commercial clients

Medellín, ColombiaFounded 2012Transportation
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2026
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About ERCO

ERCO Energía S.A.S. operates within the renewable energy sector in Colombia, focusing on the financing, installation, and maintenance of solar energy systems for a diverse clientele that includes residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was established in 2017 with the goal of facilitating access to solar power through a model that minimizes upfront investment for its clients. The founding team consists of Juan Camilo López, Juan Esteban Hincapié, and Santiago Echavarría. Their collective expertise appears to be rooted in a shared ambition to promote sustainable energy solutions within the Colombian market. The company's business model revolves around offering solar energy as a service, where customers pay for the energy they consume through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) rather than owning the solar panel systems themselves. This approach effectively removes the significant initial capital expenditure barrier, a common obstacle for solar adoption. ERCO manages the entire lifecycle of the solar project, from initial assessment and design to the installation and ongoing operation of the photovoltaic systems. By taking on the responsibility for the system's performance and maintenance, the company provides a comprehensive, hands-off solution for its clients. The revenue stream is primarily generated from these long-term energy contracts, providing a predictable and recurring source of income. This structure positions ERCO as a key player in the distributed generation market, enabling businesses and homeowners to benefit from lower electricity costs and a reduced carbon footprint without the complexities of system ownership.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Medellín, Colombia
Employees
663
Open positions
31
Dealroom signal
54.6/100
Industry
Energy, Transportation
Sub-industry
Clean Energy
Sector
Transportation, Natural Resources, Solar Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, B Corp, Renewable Energy
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES C✓Equity / VC Aug 2026 $129M $516M Undisclosed ↗
DEBT✓Debt Oct 2025 $4.6M — Banco de Bogotá ↗
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Growth signals

ERCO website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for ERCO is 23K monthly website visits, up 53.3% over the last three months. ERCO's team grew 10.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits23K 3-month web change+53.3% 1-year team growth+10.1%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

5 investors on the cap table

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Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • FCP Innovacion SP

Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage

  • INVER A&M S.A
  • Banco de Bogotá

Other known investors2 additional known investors

  • Empresas Publicas de Medellin
  • Innova Capital Partners
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
3 countries with
team presence
🇨🇴 Colombia98.9%
🇧🇷 Brazil0.9%
🇵🇦 Panama0.2%
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Market sentiment

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