VIRTA

Overview

Virta provides smart electric vehicle charging services, including a digital platform for network management, multi-market charging business, and energy services. Its platform connects over 120,000 chargers in 35 countries for more than 1,000 B2B customers in industries like retail, real estate, and energy, with roaming access to over 800,000 points in 65 countries. The company holds 34 patent families focused on energy management and was ranked on the Financial Times 1000 Europe's Fastest Growing Companies list for five consecutive years through 2024.¹²⁵

History

Virta was founded in 2013 in Helsinki, Finland. It has expanded to offices in Berlin, Stockholm, Paris, London, Singapore, and Bucharest, serving 35 countries. The company raised €85 million in funding to accelerate growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific, with the most recent round at €71.3 million.¹²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Virta offers comprehensive solutions including physical EV chargers alongside its software platform, primarily targeted at B2B clients. Manufacturing details are not specified; the focus is on service provision with hardware integration rather than in-house production.¹³

Notable Products

• Virta Hub - Central EV charging software connecting 120,000+ points across 35 countries.
• Connected to Virta Network - Roaming network accessing 800,000+ chargers in 65 countries.
• Energy Management Patents - 34 patent families for charging power control and optimization.
• Smart Charging Platform - Digital backend for B2B charger management and operations.

Reputation

Virta is recognized as a fast-growing leader in Europe's EV charging software sector, praised for its scalable platform and extensive roaming network by industry professionals. Enthusiasts value the reliability and broad accessibility for EV drivers. Some sources note varying employee counts, indicating rapid scaling, with no major criticisms highlighted in available data.¹²³