Commercial kitchens, such as those in restaurants and food production facilities, release large amounts of hot, grease-filled air through ventilation systems – energy that typically goes to waste. Enjay’s solution, a durable machine called Lepido, captures this heat without breaking down, addressing a long-standing challenge in the industry.

“Everyone – customers and technical consultants alike – agreed that no product could handle this. They just ignored the problem and let massive amounts of energy escape,”

said co-founder and CEO Jesper Wirén to Impact Loop.

Enjay initially sold its hardware to fast-food chains like Burger King, proving the technology worked. Now, the company is pivoting to an energy-as-a-service model, where it covers the upfront investment and sells clean energy back to customers under long-term contracts. The focus is expanding to large food manufacturers, including snack and animal feed producers.

The startup is reported to have raised over € 700.000 (8 million SEK) in the new funding round led by existing investors, including Peter Enberg, Almi Invest Greentech, and also Karl-Johan Persson’s investment firm, Philian Invest. The funding reportedly values Enjay at € 4 million (44 million SEK).

Enjay aims to secure three major contracts in the coming year and 20–25 deals long-term to scale its operations.

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