# DZ-4

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/dz-4

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany
- Website: www.dz-4.de
- Total disclosed funding: $8.7M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 25, 2019)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

DZ-4 GmbH is a Germany-based company that specializes in advanced efficiency and sustainability solutions across various sectors, enhancing operational processes for businesses aiming to optimize performance.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, DZ-4 GmbH focuses on providing cutting-edge technologies to improve energy consumption and resource management. The company has successfully completed 2 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on February 25, 2019, when it raised EUR 7.7 million in a Series B funding round led by EnBW New Ventures. The company’s leadership includes Founder Tobias Schuett and CEO Hans-Martin Rüter.DZ-4 specializes in advanced solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and sustainability in various sectors. Their core product offerings include innovative technologies and services that streamline operational processes for businesses seeking to optimize performance. These products are designed to address specific challenges such as energy consumption reduction, resource management, and operational complexity, thereby enhancing overall productivity and cost-effectiveness for their clients. DZ-4 serves a diverse clientele across Europe, focusing on key markets such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, where there is a growing demand for sustainable operational practices.In the most recent year, 2022, DZ-4 reported a revenue of EUR 8,954,378.90 and an EBITDA loss of EUR 10,170,953.20. The company’s revenue model is based on a combination of direct sales and strategic partnerships, primarily engaging clients through a subscription-based model that ensures ongoing access to their software and support services. This approach facilitates a continuous revenue stream as businesses depend on DZ-4’s solutions for regular operational needs.DZ-4 GmbH is focused on expanding its product offerings and geographic reach. The company plans to launch new products designed to further enhance operational efficiency and sustainability within the next year. Expansion plans are underway to enter additional markets in Europe, with particular attention to regions where demand for sustainable practices is on the rise. The recent Series B funding of EUR 7.7 million will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing their product development and market penetration efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 25, 2019, $8.7M — EnBW New Ventures
- Seed, Jul 8, 2015 — EnBW New Ventures

## Investors

- EnBW New Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enbw-new-ventures) — Seed, Series B