Dutch EV charging platform provider Deftpower said on Friday it has raised €12.5 million in a financing round led by Endeit Capital, with participation from existing backers Proeza Ventures, 4impact Capital, Rethink Mobility and angel investor Jan Fredriks.
The company said the fresh capital will be used to further develop its artificial intelligence-based charging platform, designed to optimize charging sessions by shifting electricity demand to times when renewable energy is more abundant and prices are lower. Deftpower said its technology can move as much as two-thirds of charging activity from peak to off-peak hours, helping to cut costs for drivers, lower CO₂ emissions and ease strain on electricity grids.
Unlike conventional solutions that fix charging into predetermined time slots, Deftpower’s system predicts demand and adapts dynamically. The platform also manages the start of charging sessions and handles billing directly, offering a streamlined process for electric vehicle owners and operators.
Deftpower provides its services on a white-label basis for mobility service providers and now supports more than 40 customers across ten European countries. In Amsterdam, its data is also being used for urban planning as city authorities balance the demands of new housing with limited grid capacity for charging stations.
“We know charging your EV is both too expensive and too complicated today, and the aggregator role we foresee for the MSP will tie the room together as it should,” said CEO Jacob van Zonneveld. “All players, including EV drivers, charge point operators and grid operators benefit financially from Deftpower’s charging platform.”