Observed Signal · Sep 15, 2026 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu (European Tech & Deals) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Depotcharge Raises €2.7M for Shared Truck Charging Platform
Munich-based Depotcharge, a startup developing a shared charging infrastructure platform for electric road freight, has raised €2.7 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with participation from xdeck Ventures, Kopa Ventures, Prequel Ventures, and business angels. The company also announced a partnership with BGL e.V., a German road freight association, to launch BGL Charge, a shared charging network. The platform allows logistics companies to share unused charging capacity at their depots, managing access control, invoicing, and payments. Depot operators retain control over pricing and availability. The funding will be used to further develop the platform and support international expansion, including integrating charging with transport dispatch systems. E.L.V.I.S. AG, a purchasing cooperative, is also participating in BGL Charge.
Funding for EV charging infrastructure platform is relevant to logistics and e-mobility, but not directly core AdTech/AdTech-adjacent.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Depotcharge raised €2.7 million in pre-seed funding, led by High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), with participation from xdeck Ventures, Kopa Ventures, Prequel Ventures, and business angels.
- Depotcharge partnered with BGL e.V. to launch BGL Charge, a shared charging network for Germany's road freight sector.
- Depotcharge's platform enables logistics companies to share unused charging capacity at their depots, with operators controlling pricing and access.
- E.L.V.I.S. AG is participating in BGL Charge, pooling demand from its partner companies.
- Funding will be used for platform development and international expansion.
- The company plans to integrate charging with transport dispatch operations through reservations and open interfaces.
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