Sonnen Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2010

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,600

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $568M

Sonnen General Information

Description

Developer of a solar-based energy storage system designed to offer clean and affordable energy for everyone. The company's energy storage system integrates clean energy with home automation platforms for managing energy use of home essentials throughout the day, enabling individuals to save money by harvesting energy from their solar PV system or the grid.

Contact Information

Website
www.sonnengroup.com
Formerly Known As
Sonnenbatterie
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Im Innovationspark Allgäu
  • Am Riedbach 1
  • 87499 Wildpoldsried
  • Germany
+49 08304
Primary Industry
Alternative Energy Equipment
Parent Company
Shell
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Climate Tech, TMT
Corporate Office
  • Im Innovationspark Allgäu
  • Am Riedbach 1
  • 87499 Wildpoldsried
  • Germany
+49 08304

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Sonnen Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Merger/Acquisition 28-Feb-2019 $568M Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC (Series E) 23-May-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Grant 16-Jan-2017 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series D) 16-Oct-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 06-Jun-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 09-Jul-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 02-Dec-2014 $9.4M $13M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC 31-Jan-2013 $3.6M $3.6M Completed Generating Revenue
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Sonnen Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of a solar-based energy storage system designed to offer clean and affordable energy for everyone. The company
Alternative Energy Equipment
Wildpoldsried, Germany
1,600 As of 2023

Westminster, CO

Tualatin, OR
 
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Sonnen Competitors (10)

One of Sonnen’s 10 competitors is BeVault, a Corporation company based in Westminster, CO.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
BeVault Corporation Westminster, CO
Powin Formerly PE-Backed Tualatin, OR
Sunverge Venture Capital-Backed San Francisco, CA
Blue Planet Energy Venture Capital-Backed Honolulu, HI
Moixa Formerly VC-backed London, United Kingdom
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Sonnen Patents

  • 57

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 34

    Granted

  • 8

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Sonnen Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
DE-202025102458-U1 Electrical energy supply system with emergency power function for an electrical building network Active 05-May-2025
DE-202024102394-U1 Battery storage system with a power converter controlled by a control device connectable to a data carrier; power converter in such a battery storage system, control device connectable to a data carrier for such a power converter and data carrier connectable to such a control device Active 08-May-2024
DE-102023100780-A1 Method for providing electrical control power for stabilising an electrical transmission network and/or for providing an energy market product Pending 13-Jan-2023
DE-102021105425-B3 Method of determining an electrical transfer energy flow into or out of a reserve unit, use of the result of this method and control system for carrying out the method Active 05-Mar-2021
US-20240063639-A1 Method for determining an electrical transfer energy flow into or out of a reserve unit, use of the result of this method, and control system for carrying out the method Pending 05-Mar-2021 H02J3/32
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Sonnen Former Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Envision (Alternative Energy Equipment) PE-Backed Company Minority
General Electric Ventures Corporate Venture Capital Minority
German Accelerator Accelerator/Incubator Minority
Inven Capital Venture Capital Minority
Munich Venture Partners Venture Capital Minority
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Sonnen Investments & Acquisitions (5)

Sonnen’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Buschmann Energietechnik. The deal was made on 24-Aug-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Buschmann Energietechnik 24-Aug-2023 Merger/Acquisition Electrical Equipment
Franke Elektrotechnik 23-Aug-2023 Merger/Acquisition Alternative Energy Equipment
Energieinsel 03-Mar-2023 Merger/Acquisition Energy Production
Webatt Energía 02-Jun-2022 Merger/Acquisition Alternative Energy Equipment
Soleil Lofts 27-Aug-2020 Joint Venture Buildings and Property
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Sonnen Affiliates

Subsidiaries (2)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Energieinsel Brandenburg, Germany 2012
Buschmann Energietechnik Twistringen, Germany 1933

Sonnen FAQs

  • When was Sonnen founded?

    Sonnen was founded in 2010.

  • Where is Sonnen headquartered?

    Sonnen is headquartered in Wildpoldsried, Germany.

  • What is the size of Sonnen?

    Sonnen has 1,600 total employees.

  • What industry is Sonnen in?

    Sonnen’s primary industry is Alternative Energy Equipment.

  • Is Sonnen a private or public company?

    Sonnen is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Sonnen?

    The current valuation of Sonnen is .

  • What is Sonnen’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Sonnen is .

  • How much funding has Sonnen raised over time?

    Sonnen has raised $170M.

  • Who are Sonnen’s investors?

    Envision (Alternative Energy Equipment), General Electric Ventures, German Accelerator, Inven Capital, and Munich Venture Partners are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Sonnen.

  • Who are Sonnen’s competitors?

    BeVault, Powin, Sunverge, Blue Planet Energy, and Moixa are some of the 10 competitors of Sonnen.

  • When was Sonnen acquired?

    Sonnen was acquired on 28-Feb-2019.

  • Who acquired Sonnen?

    Sonnen was acquired by Shell.

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