Bavaria-based feld.energy Raises €10M Funding In Pre-Seed Round

Jan Palasinski, Partner at Future Energy Ventures, says, "Agri-PV is rapidly trending because it brilliantly addresses the growing land competition for food and energy production, offering win-win solutions for farmers through diversified income and enhanced crop resilience, all while driving the green energy transition forward. We believe that feld.energy’s exceptional founders are the ones who will bring Agri-PV from niche to the mainstream."

Agri-PV, or agrivoltaics, combines farming and solar energy on the same land. It lets farmers grow crops or raise livestock alongside solar panels, generating food, renewable energy, and extra income while supporting the energy transition.

Philip Specht, Partner at AENU, adds "Feld.energy is leading the charge in the fast-growing Agri-PV market, transforming agricultural land into hybrid powerhouses that blend energy generation and farming."

"We are thrilled to back Feld’s outstanding team as they tackle a huge economic opportunity while shaping a new chapter in renewable energy deployment and sustainable agriculture."

Climate change and the energy transition are transforming agriculture and energy. Europe needs solutions that protect crops, provide decentralized energy, and make farming sustainable, ensuring stable income and long-term security.

Founded in 2024 by Dr. Adrian Renner and Lukas Zels, feld.energy helps farmers grow crops and produce solar power on the same land.

Using a lease model, farmers can earn over €100,000 in 20 years while continuing food production and supporting renewable energy.

Agri-PV aids Germany’s target of 60% renewable energy by 2050, reduces water use in farming, and offers farmers a more reliable income, mitigating losses from poor harvests.

Fraunhofer ISE estimates Germany could install up to 2,900 GW of Agri-PV, highlighting its vast potential.

feld.energy will use the funding to accelerate growth, expand operations, and strengthen its team. Its aim is to make combining farming with solar energy standard practice, boosting farmers’ income while generating renewable energy.

Dr. Adrian Renner co-founder and CEO, says "Securing this seed round is a decisive step forward for feld.energy. Our vision is to prove that farming and renewable energy can complement each other to create lasting value."

"By empowering farmers to generate clean electricity without compromising food production we improve agricultural resilience and accelerate the shift toward a climate-neutral economy. This funding will help us strengthen our team and scale our solution so that farms everywhere benefit from this dual-use approach."

David Kuczek, General Partner at HV Capital, says, "We are proud to back Adrian and the feld.energy team. Adrian has already shown with previous ventures that he can build scalable, impactful businesses, and we believe feld.energy has the potential to redefine how agriculture contributes to the energy transition. The Agri-PV sector is at an inflection point, and feld.energy is exceptionally well positioned to unlock its enormous potential."

HV Capital is a European investor specializing in early- and growth-stage companies. Managing €2.8B across nine funds, it has backed over 250 tech and internet firms, investing €0.5–€60M and supporting startups at every growth stage. Its portfolio includes Flix, Zalando, Delivery Hero, Sumup, Depop, Marvel Fusion, Sennder, Neura Robotics, Enpal, and Isar Aerospace.

John von Berenberg, Partner at Angel Invest, mentions, "Adrian and Lukas bring a new and innovative approach to the renewable energy sector – building a large and scalable company in the Agri-PV market that plays a significant role in the energy transition while having a positive impact on the agricultural industry and generating attractive returns for investors."

Future Energy Ventures, founded by RWE and E.ON, is a global VC firm investing in digital and asset-light solutions to accelerate the energy transition. Since 2016, it has backed companies in renewable energy, storage, grid modernization, and energy access, combining industry expertise with investment support and clear decarbonization goals.

About Feld.energy

Feld. Energy helps farmers produce sustainable energy without giving up farming. By combining crops or livestock with solar panels on the same land, farmers can generate renewable power, earn extra income and support the energy transition, all while continuing their regular agricultural activities.