In the Netherlands’ dynamic entrepreneurial landscape, a revolutionary wave is sweeping across the world of energy innovation.
As 2023 draws to a close, a group of Dutch energy startups have already emerged as leaders in sustainable technology, reaching fundraising goals and setting new standards.
From Amsterdam to Utrecht, and beyond, each startup has a unique approach to redefining the energy sector, steering towards a new era of innovation and sustainability.
In 2023, these startups have achieved various milestones, including raising €10M or more in capital. Besides funding, these Dutch firms are also actively seeking new talents to join their teams, creating a wave of employment opportunities in the energy sector.
In this article, we have compiled a list of Dutch energy startups that raised €10M or more and are hiring.
Triple Solar
Founder/s: Cees Mager and Terence van Buuren
Funding raised in 2023: €10M
HQ: Amsterdam
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
Triple Solar is the developer of the PVT heat pump and the PVT heat pump panel, which can sustainably supply a home with heat, hot water, and electricity, 24/7, throughout the year.
The Dutch company aims to achieve maximum impact in reducing CO2 emissions from heating homes. As per the company’s claims, More than 5,000 residences, both domestic and overseas, are already connected to a Triple Solar system.
Chargetrip
Founder/s: Gideon van Dijk and Pieter Waller
Funding raised in 2023: €10M
HQ: Amsterdam
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
Chargetrip is a smart EV Routing API-based SaaS platform that makes it easy to drive and charge any electric vehicle for individuals and fleets. Their routing engine uses over 15 different variables to calculate the real-time range of any electric vehicle.
Temperature, weather, charge speed, elevation, rolling resistance, real-time vehicle data, and availability of charge stations are all taken into account. Its routing algorithms calculate the best route to a driver’s destination, with the optimal charge stations in between.
HeatTransformers
Founder/s: Stijn Otten and Gijs van Vrede
Funding raised in 2023: €15M
HQ: Utrecht
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
HeatTransformers is the first digital company fully focused on the sales, advice, installation, and service of heat pumps.
The Utrecht-based company has developed a digital platform that guides consumers from initial interest to post-installation services, including maintenance, online monitoring, and heat pump optimisation.
The Dutch company also provides access to a large installation capacity via its own installers and third-party partners.
Dexter Energy Services
Founder/s: Luuk Veeken
Funding raised in 2023: €10.5M
HQ: Amsterdam
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
Dexter Energy leverages advanced machine learning algorithms and big data analytics to help energy companies manage their short-term trading activities for a 100 per cent renewable energy portfolio.
The Dutch company’s three products – generation forecasting, trade optimisation, and flexibility optimisation – help energy companies make better-informed decisions and optimise their short-term power trading strategies.
By doing so, they can accurately predict short-term energy demand and supply, which helps energy companies optimise their energy portfolios and reduce their balancing costs.
E-magy
Founder/s: Casper Peeters, Bert Kraaijveld, and Axel Schönecker
Funding raised in 2023: €20.5M
HQ: Broek op Langedijk
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
E-magy is an advanced materials company that has developed a new kind of silicon material with a nanoscale porous structure that solves battery swelling and breaking problems when charged and discharged.
The Dutch company’s innovative silicon-dominant anode material prevents batteries from swelling and breaking by containing the swelling within the nanopores.
The Dutch company claims its solution offers a 40 per cent higher energy density than existing graphite solutions and enables faster charging.
Additionally, it is compatible with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes and installed factory equipment, making it a low-risk and easy-to-adopt solution.
Hardt Hyperloop
Founder/s: Tim Houter, Mars Geuze, Marinus van der Meijs, and Sascha Lamme
Funding raised in 2023: €12M
HQ: Rotterdam
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
Hardt Hyperloop aims to build a worldwide hyperloop network that will make sustainable and speedy transportation accessible to everybody.
The Dutch company has developed Hyperloop Lane (HLS) Switch technology, enabling hyperloop vehicles to change lanes without additional or moving components. This means that even when vehicles travel at high speeds, they can switch routes and merge in and out of the network.
Currently, the company is building an extensive network of industry partners, cities, logistics, and transportation hubs, and is working closely with the European Commission on developing the European hyperloop regulatory framework.
Sensorfact
CEO: Pieter Broekema
Funding raised in 2023: €25M
HQ: Utrecht
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
Sensorfact is a climate-tech IoT scale-up that specialises in smart monitoring solutions for industry,
The all-in-one, self-install system allows manufacturers to improve resource efficiency and maximise machine uptime by smartly monitoring electricity, gas, water, and compressed air usage.
The core USP is in the smart algorithms and productivity enablement tools the company uses to translate the data into actionable insights, with Sensorfact also providing the IoT hardware needed for the measurements.
Solarduck
Founder/s: Koen Burgers, Ewoud Huiskamp, Don Hoogendoorn and Olaf de Swart
Funding raised in 2023: €15M
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
SolarDuck offers an Offshore Floating Solar solution. The company addresses the rising demand for offshore energy by offering adaptable Offshore Floating Solar (OFS) technology.
Suited for wind-scarce yet sun-rich regions, it can stand alone or be integrated with offshore wind projects, exemplified in the Dutch North Sea.
The Dutch company aims to replace fossil fuel sources, enabling independent renewable energy supplies for islands and countries.
Road by E-Flux
Founder/s: Vincent van Vaalen and Gina ter Heide
Funding raised in 2023: €20M
HQ: Amsterdam
Hiring status: Yes| Apply here
Road (previously E-Flux) is a technology company that builds infrastructure for e-mobility. The Amsterdam startup focuses purely on developing a high-grade EV platform and offers services to ensure a reliable charging solution. The company was re-branded to Road this year. The company was founded with a mission to deliver seamless infrastructure and payment solutions within the EV charging ecosystem.
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