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trawa

SME green energy procurement and management

Overview

trawa provides green electricity to small and medium-sized enterprises by acting as both energy supplier and software platform. It analyzes each customer’s load and sources electricity through a mix of power purchase agreements with wind and solar parks, futures, and spot purchases to deliver 100% certified renewable power, with a portal for consumption, costs, forecasts, invoices, and CO2 emissions. It differentiates itself by integrating procurement, optimization, and software, using AI-informed load analysis and battery/asset flexibility to reduce peak loads and trade energy while offering ESG reporting. The goal is to help SMEs buy and use green electricity as large corporations do, lowering carbon impact while optimizing costs and asset flexibility.

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About trawa

Simplify's Rating
Why trawa is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsEnergyEnterprise SoftwareAI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$40M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • trawa raised €24 million on 2026-11-03, funding growth in Germany and Austria.
  • Its November 2026 industrial electricity price guides buyers toward battery storage and flexibility.
  • The company says flexibility marketing can save customers up to 30 percent annually.

What critics are saying

  • Germany's industrial electricity price expires in December 2028, shrinking trawa's policy tailwind.
  • Electricity supply is a commoditized margin game; large utilities can undercut pricing quickly.
  • If procurement or balancing losses spike, trawa's supply business can destroy cash and credibility.

What makes trawa unique

  • trawa bundles electricity supply, energy management, and flexibility control in one contract.
  • Its 2026 portal shows consumption, forecasts, invoices, CO2 data, and ESG reporting.
  • It converts battery storage and flexible assets into tradable grid revenue for clients.

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Funding

Total Funding

$40M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
$15M
$26.4M
$30M

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Meal Benefits
  • Gym Membership
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Mentorship Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

8%
deutsche-startups.de
Aug 20th, 2025
trawa secures €36.5M for energy solutions

The Berlin-based B2B energy company trawa, founded in 2022, has raised €36.5 million from investors like Headline and Balderton Capital. Recently, they secured €24 million to expand in Germany and Austria, grow their team, and enhance product development. Trawa uses AI for data processing and optimization, serving over 100 clients with renewable energy. They aim to expand into new European markets and introduce new products in energy supply and management.

FinSMEs
May 22nd, 2025
trawa Raises €24M in Series A Funding

trawa, a Berlin, Germany-based electricity provider and AI-powered software company, raised €24M in Series A funding

Startups Magazine
May 22nd, 2025
trawa Secures €24M for Industrial Revival

trawa, a Berlin-based electricity provider and AI-powered software company, has raised €24 million in Series A funding. The round was led by venture capital firm Headline, with participation from Norrsken VC, the impact fund of Klarna co-founder Niklas Adalberth, and existing investors Balderton Capital, Speedinvest, and AENU. Additional shareholders include Berlin-based VC Magnetic and Tiny VC from London.

Startup Rise Europe
May 16th, 2024
trawa Raises €10M for AI Energy Solutions

Berlin-based renewable energy supplier trawa raised €10 million in seed funding led by Balderton Capital, with participation from TinyVC, Magnetic, Speedinvest, and AENU. The funds will be used to develop trawa's AI technology and product ecosystem, helping SMEs manage energy purchasing and usage. This brings trawa's total funding to nearly €12 million. The company aims to simplify the transition to green energy for businesses amid Europe's high electricity costs and energy crisis.

Tech.eu
May 15th, 2024
Trawa raises €10M to optimise SMEs' energy consumption and costs

Trawa raises €10M to optimise SMEs' energy consumption and costs.

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