Darmstadt, Germany | October 21, 2025 – etalytics, the German deep tech company specializing in AI-powered energy intelligence, today announced the successful closing of a €8 million Series A extension, bringing its total Series A funding to €16 million. The extension is led by M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund, and includes continued support from existing investors Alstin Capital (Carsten Maschmeyer), ebm-papst, and BM H.
This latest funding round will fuel etalytics’ strategic expansion into North America, scale delivery capabilities across Europe and Asia, and further enhance its flagship platform etaONE®, which provides real-time, AI-driven energy optimization for critical infrastructure in data centers, chemical and pharmaceutical production facilities, automotive manufacturing – sectors where growing complexity and stricter energy regulations have outpaced the capabilities of traditional energy management systems.
Transforming Energy Intelligence at Scale
Built on research from TU Darmstadt, etalytics offers a software-first approach to industrial energy optimization. Its platform, etaONE®, uses AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics to reduce energy costs and emissions while ensuring system reliability and compliance in highly regulated, energy-intensive operations.
Customers across sectors, including Volkswagen, Equinix, NTT, Digital Realty and Merck have already achieved up to 50% reductions in energy consumption for cooling, heating, and ventilation. These savings translate into measurable carbon reductions and significant operating cost improvements.
Use of Funds: International Expansion and Scalable Delivery
The new funding will be used to:
- Launch North American operations, including a dedicated team in the Bay Area, California
- Roll out new installations in the U.S., Europe, and Singapore to meet rising international demand
- Support team growth to more than 120 employees over the next two years
- Advance AI capabilities for industrial energy systems across data centers, pharma, automotive, and manufacturing
This expansion establishes etalytics’ dedicated U.S. presence and supports its mission to deliver scalable, software-driven energy optimization for global industrial clients.
Strategic Investment from Microsoft’s M12 Marks Next Phase of Growth
“We’re proud to welcome M12 as a strategic partner,” said Dr. Niklas Panten, CEO and Co-Founder of etalytics.“Their investment marks a major milestone in our mission to make industrial energy systems more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable. With Microsoft’s global reach and technology ecosystem, we’re accelerating the digital transformation of energy-intensive industries worldwide. Together, we aim to redefine how data centers, manufacturing, and process industries manage energy – efficiently, transparently, and resilient with AI operators can trust.”
“etalytics is transforming how some of the world’s most energy-intensive industries operate,” said Michael Stewart, Managing Partner at M12,Microsoft’s Venture Fund. “Their AI-driven platform addresses a critical global challenge: optimizing industrial energy use at scale while driving measurable sustainability impact. We’re excited to support etalytics as they expand internationally and bring next-generation energy intelligence to data centers, manufacturing, and beyond. This partnership reflects our belief in the power of AI and systems infrastructure to solve complex, real-world problems.”
The funding extension follows strong momentum from the initial Series A in 2024, led by Alstin Capital (Carsten Maschmeyer), and joined by ebm-papst and BM H. These partners bring long-term vision and domain expertise in industrial technology, automation, and clean tech.
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.
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About M12
M12, Microsoft's venture fund, is acorporate venture capital firm dedicated to accelerating the future of technology through investments, insights, and meaningful partnership with Microsoft. The firm is thesis-driven, investing in AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer tools, vertical SaaS, Web3 and gaming. For nearly a decade, M12 has created exceptional value for portfolio companies through connections, customers, and go-to-market resources. M12 has offices in San Francisco and Redmond. https://m12.vc
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