London, UK — 27 November 2025 — Volador Energy has been named the winner of the HubSpot For Startups × Deel EMEA Pitch Competition, held in London. The competition brought together five high-potential startups from across the EMEA region to pitch their businesses to a panel of expert investors and industry leaders.
Volador Energy was awarded the €5,000 grand prize for its compelling pitch, innovative technology, and market potential. The company stood out among a competitive field of finalists that included Neuro (Netherlands), Maurice & Nora (Germany), Grunuss (Lithuania), and Beaver Nexus (UK).
"We're incredibly proud to have won the HubSpot For Startups × Deel Pitch Competition. This is a fantastic validation of our mission & vision to transform battery energy storage. The recognition from such a distinguished panel of judges further strengthens our conviction that Volador Energy is building something truly impactful." — Sachin Ramesh, Founder & CEO, Volador Energy
The judging panel comprised senior figures from the venture capital and startup ecosystem:
- Anya Roy — Partnerships Manager EMEA, Deel
- Pablo Naveira — Director, Plug and Play Tech Centre
- Yanis Fares — Investment Manager, BeAngels
- Lennie Schlund — Investment Associate, Caesar
- Stefany L. — HubSpot For Startups
The event, organised as part of HubSpot For Startups' EMEA programme in partnership with Deel, provided a platform for early-stage companies to showcase their innovations and connect with leading investors and partners from across the region.
Volador Energy's technology — a modular, repairable, and immersion-cooled battery energy storage system — continues to attract attention from the investment community and industry partners. The company is currently seeking Seed funding to accelerate manufacturing partnerships and expand into international markets.
