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pvXchange N.V.<br />
Renewable Energies<br />
Profile<br />
Year of establishment 2004<br />
Number of employees 40<br />
Equity (in m€) 0.6<br />
Financing needs (in m€) 5<br />
Positive result since 2005<br />
Revenues 2008 (in m€) 1.8<br />
Revenues 2009 (in m€) 2.6<br />
Revenues 2010e (in m€) 5.7<br />
Revenues 2011e (in m€) 5.8<br />
Contact<br />
Contact Person Michael Maximilian Müller<br />
Phone +41-(0) 79 22-7 75 02<br />
E-mail m.m.mueller@3m-london.com<br />
Website www.pvxchange.com<br />
Address Obentrautstraße 57<br />
10963 Berlin<br />
Germany<br />
Business Field<br />
pvXchange operates in the photovoltaic industry. The value<br />
chain stretches from the refining of sand into silicon to the<br />
development and management of power plants and retail -<br />
ing of electricity. The company provides a unique solution<br />
to the distribution step of the value chain by providing a<br />
direct exchange between module manufacturers and<br />
installers/project developers.<br />
Strategic Market Position<br />
pvXchange is the globally leading broker for photovoltaic<br />
modules. It was established to bring transparency to the<br />
market through a brokerage model facilitated by an online<br />
B2B exchange. The exchange forms a liquid spot market<br />
offering players a flexible alternative to bilateral and/or<br />
long-term agreements between sellers and buyers. Due to<br />
Capital Seeking Companies<br />
its liquidity, it offers customers greater transparency, more<br />
information and a wider range of products than classical<br />
distributors. Pricing, products, and volumes are visible at a<br />
glance. Products from over 200 manufacturers have been<br />
listed in the last two years and are offered to more than<br />
4,500 registered customers.<br />
Management<br />
CEO and founder, Kai Malkwitz: E-commerce background<br />
with experience in renewable energy sector since 2002<br />
Director Product Development and founder, Martin<br />
Schachinger: More than 16 years experience in solar<br />
energy industry<br />
Director Sales Development, Florian Meyer-Delpho: More<br />
than eight years experience in solar energy industry<br />
from left to right: Kai Malkwitz, Florian Meyer Delpho and Martin Schachinger<br />
Planned Investment, Shareholders/Investors<br />
pvXchange is funded by the founders, friends and family<br />
and seeks capital to further its international expansion build<br />
out its market position by continuing its growth path of<br />
>100% revenue CAGR between ’06 and ‘10 into the future.<br />
<strong>Deutsches</strong> <strong>Eigenkapitalforum</strong> Fall 2010 Page 141