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Sympower

Founded 2015 · 167 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Sympower operates a platform providing demand response and energy flexibility services that help balance national electricity grids across European markets. It enables businesses to optimize energy usage and earn revenue while supporting the energy transition.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Sympower was founded in 2015 by Simon Bushell.

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Simon BushellFounder and CEOSimon Bushell founded Sympower in 2015 to provide demand response and energy flexibility services. He has published research on climate change communication and was involved in founding the Dutch Youth Climate Movement.
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Georg RuteFounder

Investors · 11

Expon Capitallisted by Expon CapitalLuxembourg · $550K – $1.6M

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Kickstart Innovationlisted by Kickstart InnovationZurich

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Rockstartlisted by RockstartAmsterdam · $114.4K – $2.3M

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StartGreen Capitallisted by StartGreen CapitalAmsterdam

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ACTivate CapitalreportedCanberra

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Koolen and PartnersreportedSao Paulo

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Rubio Impact VenturesreportedAmsterdam

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Also in the syndicate · 3

A&G Energy Transition Tech FundPDENHPGGM

Funding

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In the news

PGGM invests €19 million in Sympower to accelerate European energy flexibilitysympower.net · Sep 2025Amsterdam's Sympower raises additional €42 million funding to drive Europe's energy transition | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Sep 2025Sympower Raises €19M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Sep 2025Sympower raises €21.3 million in oversubscribed funding round to broaden services and accelerate European expansionsympower.net · Dec 2024Amsterdam-based Sympower raises €21.3 million to foster renewable energy integration | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Nov 2024Sympower Raises €21.3M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Nov 2024Sympower secures €22 million of further VC investment to accelerate Europe's energy transitionsympower.net · Jul 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Sympower do?
Sympower operates a platform providing demand response and energy flexibility services that help balance national electricity grids across European markets. It enables businesses to optimize energy usage and earn revenue while supporting the energy transition.
Who founded Sympower?
Sympower was founded by Simon Bushell in 2015.
Who are Sympower's investors?
Sympower's investors include ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS, Expon Capital, Kickstart Innovation, Rockstart, StartGreen Capital, ACTivate Capital, Koolen and Partners, Rubio Impact Ventures.