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Pionix Secures €8 Million to Expand EV Charging Solutions
Pionix, the German e-mobility startup, successfully closed a late seed funding round exceeding €8 million, led by Ascend Capital Partners. The investment will accelerate the expansion of its pioneering EVerest-based software and hardware products designed to unify and simplify the global EV charging ecosystem. Other participants like Startup BW Seed Fonds and Pale Blue Dot emphasize strong investor confidence in Pionix’s mission to enhance EV charging reliability and interoperability.
EVerest: The Open-Source Backbone of Modern EV Charging
EVerest, initiated by Pionix and hosted under Linux Foundation Energy, is a collaborative open-source project shaping the future of EV charging technology. It underpins hundreds of thousands of chargers worldwide, ensuring a reliable and compatible foundation that addresses the industry’s fragmented software landscape. With contributions from 600+ developers across 70 organizations, EVerest fosters easier integration with EV models and evolving standards.
Integrated Hardware and Cloud Services Accelerate Market Adoption
Pionix complements its software with ChargeBridge, a pre-certified hardware module enabling quick and secure integration into new chargers. Alongside Pionix Cloud, the company offers enterprise-grade backend services that simplify deployment and management for manufacturers and operators. This synergy promises faster product development cycles and a more seamless, dependable customer experience, driving the global shift toward cleaner transportation.
