The Utrecht startup, formerly Simpl.energy, links batteries, solar panels, and charging stations to cut costs and manage power shortages.
Utrecht-based Zympler, formerly known as Simpl.energy, has raised €1.5 million in seed funding to expand its smart energy management platform. The round was led by Arches Capital, with co-investment from ROM Utrecht Region via its Startup Innovation Fund, supported by the Province of Utrecht and the European Regional Development Fund.
Founded in 2023 by Jorrit Salverda, Tom Selten, and Reinout de Jongh, Zympler provides a software platform that links separate energy systems—including batteries, solar panels, and charging stations—and enables them to be controlled together. This allows companies to manage energy use more efficiently, reduce costs, and alleviate pressure on the grid.
The platform is already active at more than 20 sites, including R. Nagel Transport and the TU/e campus, serving clients in the transport, logistics, energy, real estate, and installation sectors.
“The Zympler team is demonstrating true execution power and is technologically ahead of the market” said Lotte Smit van Ditshuizen, partner at Arches Capital. “Their behind-the-meter optimisation makes electrification possible for businesses struggling with grid congestion—a crucial piece of the puzzle in the energy transition.”
Arjan van den Born, director of ROM Utrecht Region, added: “Zympler combines technological innovation with direct social impact. Their predictive energy management system makes the electrification of processes, transportation, and real estate feasible and profitable.”
Co-founder Tom Selten described Zympler as “a digital Chief Energy Officer for your company.” He noted that while grid congestion is unlikely to be solved in the next decade, Zympler helps businesses regain control of energy use while advancing the energy transition.
The new funding will support product development and expansion with energy suppliers and installers.