METRON

METRON, founded in Paris in 2013 by Dr. Vincent Sciandra, is a cleantech company that has developed an energy intelligence platform for industrial clients. Sciandra, who holds a PhD in Computer Science, established the company to leverage data for reducing industrial energy consumption. His background includes research engineering and project management in e-mobility and the energy industry at firms like Veolia and Transdev.

The company's core offering is a SaaS platform, the METRON Energy Management and Optimization System (EMOS), which utilizes artificial intelligence and data science to monitor, analyze, and optimize energy usage in real-time. The system integrates data from various sources like smart meters and sensors, providing a consolidated view of energy consumption. Its features include advanced analytics to identify savings opportunities, real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automated reporting for standards like ISO 50001. The business model is primarily subscription-based, with pricing dependent on contract duration and terms, supplemented by usage-based charges.

METRON serves large industrial groups across sectors such as food and beverage, iron and steel, and cement, with clients including Danone, ArcelorMittal, and Safran. The company operates globally with subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, supporting international clients in deploying the solution across multiple sites. METRON has formed strategic alliances with international players like Fujitsu and PTT to accelerate its expansion. The company has raised a total of $55.5 million over several funding rounds, with the latest being a Series B round of €12.5 million in late 2024, led by the German GET Fund alongside existing investors. This funding is intended to support the company's growth and its goal of reaching breakeven by the end of 2025.

Keywords: energy intelligence, industrial decarbonization, energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, SaaS platform, real-time energy management, AI-powered optimization, predictive maintenance, ISO 50001 compliance, energy data analytics, cleantech, energy cost reduction, smart manufacturing, carbon impact tracking, advanced analytics, operational efficiency, digital energy transformation, energy consumption monitoring, industrial IoT, asset performance management, sustainability reporting, resource optimization