It’s not a storm — it’s the climate
It’s not a storm — it’s the climate
Cactos: The Spikey Battery
9 March 2026
Summary:
In this Protect Europe Podcast, Colin Brown interviews Oskari Jaakkola, the co-founder of Cactos, a modern energy company focused on providing affordable electricity and energy storage solutions to industrial users. Oskari discusses the company’s vertically integrated approach, the challenges of the electricity market, and the importance of their infrastructure fund in providing financing to clients. He shares insights into the company’s growth, pivotal decisions made in its early days, and the team’s background. The conversation also touches on the future of energy consumption and the role of technology in managing electricity costs.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Cactos offers affordable electricity and hedges against market risks.
- The company is vertically integrated, providing a one-stop shop for clients.
- Electricity consumption is growing rapidly, outpacing other energy sources.
- Cactos has developed its own battery management system for efficiency.
- The infrastructure fund is crucial for providing financing to clients.
- The company has experienced significant growth in revenue and market presence.
- Cactos focuses on commercial and industrial clients for energy storage solutions.
- Pivotal decisions have shaped the company’s strategic direction.
- Interview mentioned in the Podcast between Oskari (Cactos) and Forest (Somos) from Union Square Ventures