Portuguese technology company Sigma Easy Charge has secured an investment from MEXT: Mota-Engil Next, the innovation and venture capital arm of the Mota-Engil Group, in a deal whose financial terms were not disclosed, according to Forbes Portugal.
Sigma Easy Charge develops wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles. With the new backing, the company plans to advance its technology for road infrastructure, including wireless charging systems embedded in asphalt, known as dynamic wireless charging.
The roadmap also includes future integration with smart energy grids, enabling vehicles and roads to function as energy producers.
MEXT said the investment aligns with its role as the group’s innovation and venture capital vehicle, reinforcing its commitment to emerging technologies with potential impact across infrastructure, mobility, and energy.
Quoted in a statement, MEXT CEO Sílvia Mota said the company is focused on identifying “technologies that can transform invisible infrastructure into strategic platforms for the future.”
She noted that the next generation of mobility will be defined by interoperability, intelligence, and integration with energy grids, adding that Sigma combines technical expertise with a model capable of evolving toward connected infrastructure and smart energy systems.
Luís Machado, CFO of Sigma Easy Charge, said the investment represents strong recognition and a clear sign of confidence in what the company sees as the future of electric mobility and autonomous systems.
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