This startup develops electric vehicle charging software that provides a charging-as-a-service platform, facilitating hardware selection, installation, monitoring, and management for parking operators and urban developers. The solution ensures regulatory compliance and enables data analysis for tariff optimization, supporting the transition to electric transport and green building initiatives.
Funding
$4.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) requires readily available and easily managed charging infrastructure, which can be a complex and costly undertaking for businesses and property owners. Many lack the expertise or resources to select, install, manage, and maintain EV charging stations effectively.
Solution
Invisible Urban Charging provides a comprehensive charging-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that simplifies the deployment and management of EV charging infrastructure. The company handles hardware selection from leading manufacturers, installation through certified partners, ongoing monitoring, and maintenance, all for a flat monthly fee. Their software platform allows businesses to set custom pricing tariffs, manage user access, and generate detailed reports on charging activity and energy consumption. This enables businesses to attract EV drivers, generate revenue from charging services, and meet sustainability goals without significant capital investment or operational overhead.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial building owners, commercial parking operators, national chains, malls, supermarkets, and accommodation providers looking to offer EV charging as a service to their tenants, customers, or the public.
Features
- End-to-end charging as a service, including hardware, installation, and ongoing management
- Hardware selection from leading EV charger manufacturers, supporting simple, vehicle-to-grid, and inductive charging solutions
- Installation services through partnerships with CBRE and JLL, covering electrical design, car park painting, and traffic management
- Remote monitoring and management of charging stations, ensuring uptime and performance
- Customizable pricing tariffs for different user groups and time periods
- Detailed data and reporting on charging activity, energy consumption, and revenue generation
- Driver management tools, including access control and authentication
- Mobile app for EV drivers to locate stations, initiate charging, and manage payments
- Partner portal for businesses to monitor and manage their charging network