ADS-TEC Energy has raised growth capital of up to 50 million US dollars from institutional investors. The charging specialist from Nürtingen states that it intends to use the money to expand its business in Europe and North America.
ADS-TEC will receive the funds in the form of a convertible bond maturing in 2028, which will be provided in two tranches of USD 15 million and USD 35 million. The company does not provide any further details about the investors. The company intends to use the fresh capital to transform itself into a full-service provider that not only offers ultra-fast charging but also energy trading and advertising as additional sources of income. ADS-TEC expects this to generate “significant recurring revenue starting late 2025 into 2026.” The Nürtingen-based company is known primarily for its battery-supported fast-charging systems.
With the new capital, the company is therefore aiming to further develop its business model, also in terms of project management itself. In future, customers will be offered financing, installation, commissioning and long-term operation of charging stations from a single source. Tools for energy optimisation and energy trading, as well as digital advertising platforms, will be added on request. ADS-TEC describes this approach as a ‘360-degree solution’ with a particular focus on supermarkets, hypermarkets, DIY stores and petrol stations.
“Until now, ADS-TEC focused on supplying our proprietary ultra-fast charging technology to B2B customers like oil and gas companies, retail chains, and fleet operators,” explains Stefan Berndt-von Bülow, CFO of ADS-TEC Energy. “Our expanded model introduces an opportunity to achieve a robust, multi-year recurring revenue structure that enhances visibility, predictability, and overall financial strength. We already have multiple international projects in motion.” These projects include a pipeline of more than 300 locations in Germany, where ADS-TEC is expected to obtain exclusive rights to deploy its ChargePost platform.
“We believe this funding is a strong validation of our long-term vision,” said Thomas Speidel, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy. “We expect to deploy these proceeds in a manner that will allows us to take a significant step forward in transforming our business into a vertically integrated, full-service provider. Not only expanding our physical footprint—but building a sustainable, recurring revenue model with long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”
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