Zympler, the Utrecht-based energy software startup formerly known as Simpl.energy, has raised €1.5M in seed funding to expand its platform that helps companies optimise and connect energy systems such as solar panels, batteries, and EV charging stations.
The round was led by Arches Capital, with participation from ROM Utrecht Region through its Startup Innovation Fund, co-financed by the Province of Utrecht and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Founded in 2023 by Jorrit Salverda, Tom Selten, and Reinout de Jongh, Zympler acts as a “digital Chief Energy Officer” for businesses, enabling them to cut costs, manage power shortages, and deal with grid congestion. Its platform is already active at more than 20 sites across the Netherlands, including R. Nagel Transport and the TU/e campus.
“With Zympler, companies get control back over their energy use. Grid congestion won’t disappear anytime soon, but our platform helps organisations navigate it efficiently,” said Tom Selten, co-founder.
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Supporting the energy transition
The fresh capital will be used to:
- Expand partnerships with energy suppliers and installers
- Strengthen predictive energy management features
- Scale adoption across sectors including transport, logistics, real estate, and energy
Investors say Zympler is ahead of the market in behind-the-meter optimisation, making electrification feasible for companies struggling with energy bottlenecks.
“Their predictive system makes the electrification of processes, transport, and real estate feasible and profitable—exactly what’s needed for the energy transition,” said Arjan van den Born, Director at ROM Utrecht Region.
