Darmstadt, Germany | April 11, 2026 – The Darmstadt-based deep tech scale-up etalytics continues to grow and will open an office in the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States in May 2026. At the same time, the number of employees at its headquarters in Darmstadt has doubled to 76 within 15 months. The company, which was founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the Technical University of Darmstadt, develops software for AI-based optimization of energy systems as well as AI assistants for energy management in industry.
With its new location in the United States, etalytics aims to expand its activities in a key international market. The company specializes in the intelligent control of complex energy infrastructures, including cooling, heating, and ventilation systems, as well as flexible on-site power generation assets. The goal is to reduce energy losses and CO₂ emissions, lower energy costs, operate equipment more gently, and strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure. In addition, the solutions reduce manual monitoring efforts, accelerate root cause analysis, and simplify reporting and compliance requirements.
“With our new location in the Bay Area, we are taking the next logical step on our journey from a Darmstadt-based deep tech spin-off to a globally leading AI company for industrial energy systems,” says Dr. Niklas Panten, CEO of etalytics. “The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the world’s most important hubs for AI, deep tech, data centers, and digital infrastructure. This is exactly where we want to be – close to technological innovation, strong partners, and a market where intelligent, resilient, and energy-efficient systems are becoming a key competitive factor.”
The United States is a key growth market for the data center sector, where demand for intelligent solutions to improve energy efficiency and resilience continues to rise. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, electricity consumption by data centers in the United States increased from 58 terawatt-hours in 2014 to 176 terawatt-hours in 2023. By 2028, consumption is expected to rise further to between 325 and 580 terawatt-hours. This could increase their share of total U.S. electricity consumption from 4.4 percent to between 6.7 and 12 percent. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy)
The technological foundation of the deep tech company originates from research conducted at TU Darmstadt. The platform developed by etalytics, etaONE®, is a software platform specifically designed for the AI-based analysis and real-time optimization of complex industrial energy systems. It is complemented by a new AI assistant for energy management, which enhances etalytics’ highly precise AI-based optimization models and helps users make faster, data-driven decisions based on complex energy data. The solution is used in industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, as well as in data centers.
Customers of the Darmstadt-based company include Volkswagen, Stellantis, Equinix, NTT, Digital Realty, Sanofi, and Merck. In practice, etalytics achieves average energy savings of 20 to 50 percent through optimization. One example is the Merck site in Darmstadt, where electricity consumption for cooling in an optimized system segment was reduced by an average of 21 percent within three months.
The company’s growth follows a funding round in 2025, in which etalytics raised €16 million, according to company statements. Investors include Microsoft and Alstin Capital, a venture capital fund backed by Carsten Maschmeyer. The company plans to use the funds to further develop its software and accelerate its international expansion. etalytics is also continuing to grow in Darmstadt, having tripled its office space at the location in autumn 2025.
“Darmstadt remains our central hub for research and development,” says Dr. Thomas Weber, CSO of etalytics. “From here, we develop technologies that are deployed internationally in energy-intensive applications.”
About etalytics
Founded in 2020 as a spin-off from the “ETA| Energy Technologies and Applications in Production” research group at TU Darmstadt, etalytics GmbH develops AI-powered software for industrial energy optimization. Its flagship platform, etaONE®, enables real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and autonomous optimization of HVAC and cooling systems – helping organizations reduce energy costs, emissions, and operational complexity. etaONE® is deployed in mission-critical environments across sectors such as data centers, automotive manufacturing, and pharmaceutical and chemical production. Recognized for its innovative and sustainable approach, etalytics has received multiple national and international awards.
Lisa Olmert
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