Zympler, the new energy software for businesses, has raised 1.5 million euros in a seed funding round with Arches Capital as lead investor and ROM Utrecht Region as co-investor. With this investment, Zympler aims to help companies use their energy systems more intelligently to manage power shortages, reduce energy costs, and resolve grid congestion.
Many companies use disparate energy systems, such as batteries, solar panels, and charging stations, which do not integrate well. Zympler changes this by using integrated control to maximize the potential of these combined assets. This allows customers to utilize their maximum power connection more intelligently. In addition to providing oversight and predictability, the software enables batteries to charge during off-peak hours, charging stations to activate when the sun shines, and solar panels to operate at peak efficiency. As a result, transport and logistics companies can make electric driving profitable, energy suppliers can manage their imbalance costs, and installers can complete projects faster.
“With Zympler, you choose simplicity in complexity. It's like having a digital Chief Energy Officer for your company,” says Tom Selten, one of Zympler's three founders. “Every day, we see companies struggling with energy challenges. Unfortunately, the issue of grid congestion won't be resolved for the next ten to twenty years. Thanks to this funding, we can help more organizations regain control – and simultaneously accelerate the energy transition.”
Zympler is now active at over twenty locations, from R. Nagel Transport to the TU/e campus. The 1.5 million euro seed funding round is the largest round to date. With these funds, Zympler aims to optimize more corporate energy systems and further develop collaborations with energy suppliers and installers. “The Zympler team demonstrates true execution power and is technologically ahead of the market. Their behind-the-meter optimization enables electrification for companies hampered by grid congestion – an essential piece of the energy transition puzzle," says Lotte Smit van Ditshuizen, partner at Arches Capital.
"Zympler combines technological innovation with direct societal impact. Their predictive energy management system makes the electrification of processes, transport, and real estate feasible and profitable – precisely what we need to accelerate the energy transition," says Arjan van den Born, director of ROM Utrecht Region.
About Zympler
Zympler, formerly Simpl.energy, enables corporate energy systems – such as batteries, charging stations, and solar panels – to work together intelligently. The platform reduces energy costs, prevents grid congestion, and helps companies get more out of their sustainable investments. Zympler collaborates with companies in transport, logistics, energy, real estate, and installation sectors throughout the Netherlands.
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ROM as an investor
ROM Utrecht Region is a social impact investor that increases access to capital for innovative companies in the region. ROM Utrecht Region invests in the major transition sectors crucial for tomorrow's economy: digital, health, and sustainability. To secure funding for these companies, ROM Utrecht Region collaborates with numerous partners both within and outside the region. ROM Utrecht Region has two funds: the Startup Innovation Fund (SIF) and the Participation Fund. The investment in Zympler was made through the Startup Innovation Fund and was co-financed by the Province of Utrecht and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Arches Capital as an investor
Arches Capital is an angel syndicate of over 100 business angels, bridging the gap between venture capital and angel investing. We combine the best of both worlds: the financial power of a €22 million VC fund with the engagement and inspiration of experienced angels. Our angels are seasoned entrepreneurs and investors who empower founders and accelerate growth. Arches Capital invests in founders building future-proof B2B software companies and supports them from the initial investment through to a successful exit. Our portfolio currently includes 26 fast-growing B2B software companies.
The grid doesn't wait.
Every month without proper management means lost margin.
Zympler can be directly deployed on existing infrastructure.