Smartports raises SEK 4.9 million – gearing up for international expansion
Energy technology company Smartports has completed a SEK 4.9 million investment round backed by a group of strategic investors. The capital will be used to accelerate the company’s expansion of energy hubs that transform parking areas into revenue-generating solar parks with EV charging and battery storage.
The investment round, which closed on July 10, was led by new investors including Martina and Paul Åkerlund, the company’s Chairman of the Board Arne Wallmon, as well as Andreas Grape, Krim Talia, and Patric Edhagen.
Strengthening the organization for the next growth phase
The capital will primarily be used to secure ongoing projects, recruit senior management talent, and build financial stability ahead of upcoming large-scale projects. At the same time, the company is preparing for international expansion, where a major French state-owned company will serve as a key partner.
“This round is crucial to securing both our ongoing projects and our long-term expansion. We are now building the right team and establishing trust ahead of our next funding round. With strong investors behind us, we can scale our solution to meet the growing demand for smart energy solutions,” says Julian Lundberg, CEO and founder of Smartports.
Turning “dead” land into energy production
Smartports has developed a scalable model that transforms existing parking spaces into multifunctional energy hubs. By combining solar canopies, EV charging, and battery storage, the company maximizes the use of already developed land without requiring new land exploitation.
The solution addresses several growing market needs simultaneously: corporate sustainability goals, the increasing demand for EV charging, and the need for local energy production and storage.
Strong confidence from investors
Investors see great potential in the company’s business model and market position.
“Smartports is hitting the market at exactly the right time. Stricter regulations and sustainability requirements are driving the need for smart energy solutions, and the company has a scalable model that can make a real difference in the market,” says Arne Wallmon, Chairman of the Board and investor.
“As an investor, I meet lots of companies. In Smartports, I’ve found not only a company with a fantastic product. I’ve found a team that is absolutely obsessed with sales and loves doing business! It shows in everything they do and makes every week just as exciting,” says board member and investor Krim Talia.
About Smartports
Smartports was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Örebro, Sweden. The company transforms parking lots into revenue-generating energy hubs by combining solar power, EV charging, and battery storage. This creates scalable energy ecosystems that utilize existing land instead of exploiting new areas, contributing to the green transition while generating new revenue streams for property owners.
Press contact:
Elvira Lundell
Title: CMO
Phone: +46 79 313 80 87
Email: elvira.lundell@smartports.se
Investor contact:
Julian Lundberg
Title: CEO and Founder
Phone: +46 70 971 24 70
Email: julian.lundberg@smartports.se