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Feb 17, 2026

Technology

Stifel Europe Expert Insight Series: Scaling Clean-Tech Momentum with Sebastian Knauel

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As the global transition to off-grid decarbonisation accelerates, scaling a European clean-tech champion requires more than just technical innovation, it demands a "growth architecture" that balances rapid expansion with the strategic discipline to maintain operational momentum.

In this episode, Sebastian Knauel, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Instagrid, joins our Expert Insight Series to discuss the mindset shift required to scale from a two-person startup to a 250-strong global organisation. He shares insights into the strategic "village" of advisors needed to secure $95 million in Series C funding to fuel a critical expansion into the North American market.

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