Ariel Merabi Golan

Founded in 2016, VoltStorage has become the technological pioneer for stationary flow batteries within a few years. At our company headquarter in Munich, we develop and produce “Next Generation Batteries” – resource-saving, cost-efficient and climate-friendly battery storage solutions to make renewables available 24/7. With our multi-technology approach, we shape the future of energy storage – for a fairer and cleaner world for our future generations.

As a hub of technology and innovation within Germany, Bavaria is one of the premier locations for up-and-coming high-tech companies and venture capital professionals in Europe. Since 1995, Bayern Kapital has been supporting young Bavarian technology companies with venture and growth capital, a long-term perspective and access to a wide-reaching network. As one of the most experienced and financially strong venture capital investors in the DACH region and Europe, we support companies from seed phase to exit or IPO – and throughout growth, scale-up, expansion and internationalization. With investments of up to EUR 50 million per company, we help Bavarian innovators turn their business ideas into internationally successful businesses.

Founded in 2016, VoltStorage has become the technological pioneer for stationary flow batteries within a few years. At our company headquarter in Munich, we develop and produce “Next Generation Batteries” – resource-saving, cost-efficient and climate-friendly battery storage solutions to make renewables available 24/7. With our multi-technology approach, we shape the future of energy storage – for a fairer and cleaner world for our future generations.

InnoEnergy is industrialising clean tech innovation to enable and grow a global net zero economy. Active in Europe and the US, the company invests in early-stage start-ups and the current and future workforce, building resilient clean tech value chains that drive sustainable economic growth. Through its ecosystem – with 1,400 partners including 39 shareholders spanning industry, finance, public policy, and academia – the company scales the energy transition at speed. Since 2010, InnoEnergy has supported 500+ companies, helping to grow 4 into industrial unicorns. These companies have raised more than €34 billion to date, created 40,000 jobs, and are on track to generate €110 billion in revenue and reduce 2.1 gigatons of CO2e by 2030. Currently, InnoEnergy is invested in 160+ start-ups and scale-ups. In support of the EU’s climate and industrial goals, InnoEnergy leads industrial alliances in batteries and solar, and accelerates the uptake of green hydrogen. Pinpointing market gaps, InnoEnergy launches new industrial champions, in sectors including batteries, steel, and fertilisers. InnoEnergy was established in 2010 by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, as one of its first Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC). In 2025, the EIT and InnoEnergy entered into a new partnership, where they will continue collaborating on specific projects.

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