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    Company Overview

    Second Foundation

    Prague, Czech Republic

    2019 (source)

    Over 350–450 employees (source)

    What They Do

    Second Foundation is a technology and business group focused on renewable energy resources, specializing in algorithmic electricity trading, virtual power plant (VPP) services, and the development and aggregation of battery storage projects. The company positions itself as a hybrid technology firm and trading house, developing platforms for machine learning forecasts and low-latency trading to monetize flexible renewable generation and storage (source). Their technology includes automated trading on short-term markets and flexibility optimization for renewables, enabling them to provide services such as market making and liquidity provision (source).

    Projects and History

    Second Foundation has a rich history of business operations and investments in battery storage projects. Notable projects include the acquisition of a 60 MWh battery storage in Finland (source) and the development of a 13.8 MW BESS project in Germany, set to commence commercial operations in 2025 (source). In Japan, the company was appointed as an aggregator for a Smart Solar facility with a capacity of 1.99 MW / 8.1 MWh (source). They also plan to expand into Romania, where they have already made their first investments in BESS (source).

    News and Events

    In the past two years, Second Foundation has announced several significant acquisitions and investments. In January 2025, they announced a strategic partnership and minority investment in the Bochemie group (source). In 2024, the company invested in IQg and formed a joint venture for the development of solar and BESS projects in Japan (source). They also plan to expand their operations in the USA, where they have opened an office and applied for export/import permits with the U.S. Department of Energy (source).

    Working at the Company

    Second Foundation is seeking employees in areas such as quantitative research, data science, software engineering, and trading. The company focuses on technical and commercial functions that support algorithmic trading and asset management (source). The company culture is characterized by a flat hierarchy and an emphasis on strong mathematical and programming skills, indicating a dynamic and innovative work environment (source).

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