Cruze Energia
An energy startup that is one of the largest solar energy companies in Brazil.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | BRL1.0m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Cruze Energia positions itself as a key player in Brazil's expanding renewable energy market, with a specific focus on solar solutions. Founded in 2016 by Lucas Cruz in Teresina, Piauí, the company, legally known as Cruz Sousa Energia Ltda, has carved out a significant presence, particularly in the country's Northeast region. The firm's core business revolves around the engineering, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems for a diverse client base that includes residential, commercial, industrial, and agribusiness sectors.
The company's business model is comprehensive, offering tailored, end-to-end services. This includes project design, equipment procurement, installation, and the critical step of homologation with energy distributors. Revenue is generated through these integrated engineering services. Demonstrating a clear strategy to lower entry barriers for solar adoption, Cruze Energia introduced a self-financing model, which helps clients manage the initial investment and can lead to energy cost reductions of up to 95%. This initiative was bolstered by a R$1 million seed investment in July 2022 from a group of investors, which included Bruno Rebouças, a former executive at Google and Media.Monks. This capital injection was earmarked to expand the company's proprietary financing capabilities and to undertake the construction of larger-scale solar plants.
Cruze Energia's service portfolio extends beyond standard photovoltaic kits. The company also provides solutions for solar water heating, emergency generators, private substations, and specialized services for the agricultural sector, such as off-grid systems and irrigation automation. A notable addition to their offerings is the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles, catering to both homes and commercial points. The company has demonstrated strong financial growth, reporting a revenue of R$21 million in 2021 with a projection to more than double it to R$45 million in 2022. This performance is supported by a solid track record of over a thousand completed projects, including the development of large-scale solar farms and a solar plant rental model.
Keywords: solar energy solutions, photovoltaic systems, renewable energy Brazil, energy engineering, solar installation, project financing, agribusiness solar, commercial solar, residential solar, solar power plants, Lucas Cruz, electric vehicle charging, energy cost reduction, solar water heating, off-grid systems, energy management, Teresina Piauí, sustainable energy, solar farm development, energy independence