Smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft

What Smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft does

Smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH (SMART/LAB), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Aachen, Germany, is a B2B software company specializing in IT systems for electric-vehicle charging infrastructure. Its platform comprises a central Backendsystem for charge-point operations, an Abrechnungsportal (cloud-based billing and contract management), and the e-clearing.net roaming platform, which together enable energy utilities, municipalities, and businesses to operate charging networks and provide cross-network interoperability. The company addresses four sub-markets through dedicated brands: ladenetz.de for energy providers and municipalities, ladebusiness for corporate and fleet customers, e-clearing.net for roaming, and ladeport for inland-port shore-power systems. It supplements software with first- and second-level support services.

Revenue is generated through recurring backend subscriptions, transaction and settlement fees from the roaming platform, billing services, and professional support, sold primarily via direct enterprise field sales to energy utilities, municipalities, and businesses across Germany and selected European markets (Austria, Denmark, Netherlands). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company maintains an active R&D program through partnerships with RWTH Aachen University and Beijing Institute of Technology, participating in research projects covering bidirectional charging (BiFlex), fleet flexibility (FlexFleet), blockchain-based balancing (BANULA), utilization forecasting (BeNutzLaSA), urban fleet load management (ALigN), intelligent EV-grid mediation (iP4MoVe), predictive parking (EMWF), and European roaming standardization (evRoaming4EU). Since 2025, SMART/LAB has operated as a subsidiary of DKV Mobility Group while retaining its brand identity.

Name

Smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft

Legal name

smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://smartlab-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft mbH is a German B2B software provider of backend, billing, and roaming platforms for EV charging infrastructure, serving energy utilities, municipalities, and businesses across Europe under brands including ladenetz.de, ladebusiness, e-clearing.net, and ladeport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Management Software

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI)

Keywords

• EV charging software
• Charging infrastructure management
• Roaming platform services
• EV billing solutions
• E-mobility backend

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Backend Software Subscriptions: SaaS-style subscription fees for backend infrastructure management, charge point control, tariff management, and operational support services. Revenue derived from energy utilities and businesses operating charging infrastructure.
2. Roaming Platform Fees: Transaction and settlement fees from the e-clearing.net roaming platform, enabling interoperability between different charging networks across Europe.
3. Billing and Settlement Services: Revenue from processing transactions, generating invoices, and managing accounts receivable for charging operations.
4. Support and Professional Services: First and second-level support services, troubleshooting, monitoring of charging points and terminals, and proactive consulting services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SMART/LAB develops and operates cloud-based backend software, billing, and roaming platforms that let energy utilities, municipalities, businesses, CPOs, and EMPs run EV charging infrastructure end-to-end. Offerings include the central Backendsystem for charge point and tariff management, the Abrechnungsportal for B2B/B2C billing and receivables, the e-clearing.net roaming platform for cross-network interoperability, and ladeport for shore power in inland ports.

Product overview

Smartlab Innovationsgesellschaft is an e-mobility software company offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of a Backendsystem (central management platform for charging infrastructure) and an Abrechnungsportal (cloud-based billing and contract management module), which integrate with the Roaming platform e-clearing.net to enable cross-border interoperability. The company operates under four distinct brands: ladenetz.de (for energy providers and municipalities), ladebusiness (for business partners and fleet operators), e-clearing.net (roaming platform), and ladeport (for port shore power systems). All products are supported by First and Second-Level Support services. Additionally, the company participates in multiple research projects including BiFlex, FlexFleet, BANULA, BeNutzLaSA, ALigN, iP4MoVe, EMWF, and evRoaming4EU focused on bidirectional charging, fleet optimization, blockchain balancing, utilization forecasting, and European roaming standardization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ladenetz.de: Brand for energy providers, municipalities, citizens and all EV drivers. Provides charging solutions at municipal charging stations and through roaming partners.
• ladebusiness
• e-clearing.net
• ladeport

Products and services

• Backendsystem Central cloud-based backend platform that lets energy utilities and companies control and manage their entire EV charging infrastructure — including charge point management, tariff configuration, monitoring, billing operations, and support — through a clear and intuitive user interface.
• e-clearing.net Roaming Platform Roaming platform that enables energy providers, charging operators, and service providers to offer seamless cross-border EV charging experiences, with interoperability, secure data transmission, and transparent settlement between networks.
• ladeport Shore Power Solution Innovative shore power (Landstrom) solution for inland port operators to supply docked ships with electrical energy, reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency through central control, transparent billing, and maximum security.
• Support and Professional Services First and second-level support services covering monitoring of charging points and terminals, troubleshooting coordination, end-customer support ranging from technical error resolution to proactive consulting for charging infrastructure operators.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RWTH Aachen UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner in FlexFleet project developing smart charging technologies and strategies for electric fleet flexibility. Cooperation focuses on developing intelligent fleet strategies, booking tools, and testing charging standards.
• Beijing Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partner in FlexFleet project contributing to the development of smart charging technologies and strategies for electric fleet management.
• Stadtwerke DüsseldorfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal utility partner using SMART/LAB products for EV charging infrastructure management. Partner image displayed on company website.
• Stadtwerke AachencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal utility partner using SMART/LAB products for EV charging infrastructure management. Partner image displayed on company website.
• Stadtwerke DuisburgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal utility partner using SMART/LAB products for EV charging infrastructure management. Partner image displayed on company website.
• ESWE VerkehrsgesellschaftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner using SMART/LAB charging solutions. Partner image displayed on company website.
• AmperiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company using SMART/LAB charging solutions. Partner image displayed on company website.
• ESB (Energieversorgung Schaffhausen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnergy utility partner using SMART/LAB charging solutions. Partner image displayed on company website.
• TND (The New Digital)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner integrated with SMART/LAB charging solutions. Partner image displayed on company website.
• Stadtwerke Mark-EcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal utility partner using SMART/LAB charging solutions. Partner image displayed on company website.
• OPG (Oberhausener Projektgesellschaft)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProject company partner using SMART/LAB charging solutions. Partner image displayed on company website.
• RegionetzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFleet operator partner in FlexFleet research project, facing challenges with high peak loads requiring smart charging strategies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GreenFlux: GreenFlux is a Dutch provider of EV charging management software and smart charging services, offering a CPMS platform to utilities and CPOs across Europe. It competes head-to-head with SMART/LAB's Backendsystem and Abrechnungsportal offerings.
• Hubject: Hubject operates one of the largest EV charging roaming platforms in Europe, enabling interoperability between CPOs and EMPs. It is the most direct competitor to SMART/LAB's e-clearing.net, serving the same utility and mobility provider customer base with a similar B2B SaaS model.
• Driivz: Driivz provides a comprehensive EV charging management platform for utilities, charge point operators, and fleet operators globally. It is a direct competitor in the CPMS and billing software space that SMART/LAB serves, with a strong utility customer roster.
• Virta: Virta is a Finnish EV charging platform offering backend software, roaming, and managed charging services to utilities, retailers, and businesses across Europe. It directly competes with SMART/LAB's utility and business-segment offerings.
• Allego: Allego operates a pan-European EV charging network with proprietary software for charge point management, billing, and roaming. It overlaps with SMART/LAB's utility-facing offerings and competes for similar European municipal and utility customers.
• Last Mile Solutions: Last Mile Solutions, a Dutch EV charging software provider (acquired by Shell), offers a CPMS platform for charge point operators and mobility providers in Europe. It directly competes with SMART/LAB's backend and roaming software in the European CPO/EMP market.
• Gireve: Gireve is a French EV charging interoperability and roaming platform serving CPOs and EMPs across Europe. It is a direct competitor to SMART/LAB's e-clearing.net in the cross-border EV charging settlement space.

Broad incumbents

• ChargePoint: ChargePoint operates one of the largest EV charging networks globally and offers a software platform for charge point management, billing, and roaming. While primarily US-based, it competes with SMART/LAB in the European utility and CPO software segment as a broad incumbent.
• NewMotion (Shell Recharge): NewMotion, part of Shell, provides EV charging solutions including a backend platform and roaming network across Europe. It is a broad incumbent competing with SMART/LAB in the utility and fleet charging software space.
• EnBW mobility+: EnBW is a large German energy utility with a significant EV charging network and proprietary software for charge point management, billing, and roaming. It is a broad incumbent that competes with SMART/LAB for German utility and municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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