German Energytech Unicorn 1KOMMA5° Hits $1.35B Valuation, Eyes Energy AI Push

1KOMMA5° is also weighing an expansion into the United States next year. Speaking to Reuters, chief executive Philipp Schröder cited strong investor interest as a factor behind the possible move. Schröder said the company was considering entering the US market because of the level of drive and investor interest behind it.

A US initial public offering also remains under consideration. Schröder indicated that the company's 2027 financial performance would be central to deciding whether and when to pursue a listing. 1KOMMA5° had previously shelved its US IPO plans in April 2025, citing market uncertainty tied to President Donald Trump's renewable energy and trade policies.

In October last year, the company filed a complaint with the European Commission over the German government's plans to subsidise at least 20 GW of new gas-fired power capacity by 2030. 1KOMMA5° argued that the proposed subsidies would distort competition and raise electricity costs.

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