Berlin-based ENAPI has raised 7.5 million euros in seed funding to advance its mission of unifying and standardising connectivity within the electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem.
The funding round was led by Voyager Ventures, with participation from Seedcamp, Project A, and Helloworld VC, bringing the company’s total funding to 10 million euros after a 2.5 million euros pre-seed round last year.
The capital will be directed towards scaling ENAPI’s secure transaction infrastructure, expanding its presence in Europe and the United States, and bolstering its team with top-tier technical talent.
A solution born from real-world challenges
Founded in 2024 by Jakob Kleihues and Dennis Laumen, ENAPI was inspired by the founders’ firsthand experiences with the complexities of EV charging.
Kleihues, formerly of eMSP Bonnet, and Laumen, an expert in charging technology with over a decade of experience at iHomer, identified a gap in the market: the need for a transaction broker to facilitate seamless communication between stakeholders in the EV charging sector.
The concept for ENAPI was refined during 2023, culminating in a platform designed to address interoperability challenges in EV charging infrastructure.
Strategic appointments to support growth
Alongside the funding, ENAPI announced significant leadership appointments:
• Sierra Peterson, Founding Partner at Voyager Ventures, joins the Board of Directors.
• Philipp Werner, Partner at Project A, also steps into a governance role.
• Leopold Lerach, previously with Project A, becomes Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing extensive expertise in scaling data infrastructure solutions.
These additions signal ENAPI’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and accelerating its impact in the EV sector.
Tackling EV charging fragmentation
ENAPI’s platform is designed to simplify connections between Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs), enabling seamless transactions and data flow.
Using the OCPI standard, ENAPI ensures interoperability while reducing costs and improving data quality for all stakeholders.
The challenges in the EV ecosystem—such as poor scalability, high costs, and inaccurate data—affect EV drivers who often face difficulties in accessing reliable charge point information and transparent pricing.
ENAPI’s platform directly addresses these issues, fostering collaboration across the industry and elevating the quality of service for end users.
Rapid growth and market adoption
In less than six months, ENAPI has onboarded over 350,000 charge points and partnered with eight of Europe’s top ten eMSPs, establishing itself as a key player in the EV charging landscape.
ENAPI’s CEO and co-founder, Jakob Kleihues, summarised the company’s ambitions: “Our mission is to make EV charging transactions seamless, efficient, and accessible. We want to simplify the process for every stakeholder in the industry so they can focus on driving the EV revolution forward.”
Sierra Peterson, Founding Partner at Voyager Ventures, highlighted the significance of ENAPI’s role in the sector: “ENAPI’s infrastructure is foundational to creating a scalable and cost-effective charging network. It is revolutionising industry collaboration and addressing fragmentation head-on.”
Philipp Werner, Partner at Project A, added: “ENAPI has driven a fundamental shift in EV charging software infrastructure over the past 12 months. Their transaction broker is transforming how the market operates, and we’re proud to have supported them from the beginning.”
With plans to scale further in Europe and enter the US market, ENAPI is poised to redefine the EV charging ecosystem, supporting the global transition to electrified mobility.
