Rise · Batches

Rise batch 2.

Started November 2020. 10 companies.

Companies

10

10 with current data

Cohort headcount today

937

vs 895 12 months ago

Total raised

$482.2M

across the cohort (Harmonic)

Started

November 2020

Rise block 1

The cohort

Where they started · where they are now.

Excess Materials Exchange

Amsterdam

The main product is a digital platform that facilitates the exchange and reuse of surplus materials, promoting a circular economy. It utilizes AI for material matching and blockchain technology to secure transactions, enhancing the efficiency of business-to-business exchanges across various sectors.

Backed by

Third Derivative Wa'ed Ventures

7 people

Series A

$5.0M raised

last round March 2024 · 2 rounds

Felyx

Amsterdam

The main product is a shared electric moped service designed for urban transportation, utilizing electric vehicle technology to enhance sustainable mobility. These mopeds operate quietly, which helps reduce noise pollution in city environments.

Backed by

Anne-Marie Rakhorst De Hoge Dennen Vastgoed

56 people -26%

Exited

$32.6M raised

last round March 2024 · 7 rounds

Hardt Hyperloop

Delft

The main product is a high-speed transportation system that utilizes magnetic levitation and autonomous propulsion within low-pressure tubes, achieving efficient travel with reduced energy consumption and emissions compared to traditional transport methods. The infrastructure is designed for adaptability, allowing integration into various environments to support sustainable transportation solutions.

Backed by

Blockparty Enfuro Ventures Gregory van der Wiel Nederlandse Spoorwegen +1

12 people -37%

Venture Unknown

$41.8M raised

last round July 2023 · 9 rounds

Hello Energy

Rotterdam

The company offers a software-as-a-service platform that automates the collection and analysis of energy and water meter data for real estate, facilitating compliance with European sustainability regulations. It employs advanced AI models and integrates utility data to provide reliable insights aimed at improving energy efficiency and supporting sustainability goals.

Backed by

Enfuro Ventures

19 people +6%

Seed

$1.0M raised

last round February 2020 · 1 rounds

Lightyear

Helmond

Lightyear is developing a solar electric vehicle that utilizes advanced solar modules to enable off-grid driving and reduce reliance on traditional charging methods. This technology aims to harness solar energy, promoting sustainability and decreasing dependence on conventional energy sources.

Backed by

Zero Point Holding Bridgestone Americas LIOF

64 people +7%

Venture Unknown

$175.0M raised

last round September 2024 · 8 rounds

Overstory

Amsterdam

The main product is a vegetation management solution for electric utilities that leverages machine learning and remote sensing technologies, including satellite and aerial imagery, to assess vegetation risks and enhance wildfire mitigation strategies. This system utilizes pre-trained algorithms to deliver actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making within existing operational frameworks.

Backed by

B Capital Bentley Systems Bentley iTwin Ventures Blume Equity +1

148 people +41%

Series B

$67.9M raised

last round November 2025 · 7 rounds

PHYSEE

Delft

Next Sense provides a smart building platform aimed at decarbonizing real estate through data analysis, simulations, and artificial intelligence. The platform includes features for monitoring building performance, generating sustainability reports, and optimizing energy efficiency.

Backed by

ABP Capital Adunare Investments DWI Group ETF Partners +1

10 people 0%

Exited

$6.6M raised

last round February 2024 · 5 rounds

Sensorfact

Utrecht, the Netherlands

Sensorfact offers an IoT platform that enables manufacturers to monitor energy consumption and machine conditions through easy-to-install wireless sensors. This technology facilitates the tracking of utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and compressed air, while also supporting predictive maintenance and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Backed by

FORWARD.one Korys SET Ventures EIT InnoEnergy +1

405 people +18%

Exited

$48.3M raised

last round February 2025 · 5 rounds

Solarge Holding BV

Eindhoven, Meerenakkerweg 1a

The primary product is a lightweight solar panel constructed from recyclable polymers, designed to be free of harmful substances such as PFAS, which enhances its sustainability and adaptability for various building types. These panels are engineered to significantly lower CO2 emissions during production while ensuring full recyclability and durability.

40 people 0%

Series A

$18.0M raised

last round June 2025 · 6 rounds

Sympower

Amsterdam

The company offers a flexibility service that optimizes energy consumption and production for industrial and commercial clients through demand response, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and renewable energy solutions. Their platform utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance asset performance and facilitate participation in European energy markets.

Backed by

A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund Activate Capital Enfuro Ventures European Investment Fund (EIF)

176 people -22%

Exited

$85.9M raised

last round September 2025 · 10 rounds

Snapshot generated 2026-05-15. Current data from Harmonic. Funding figures from Harmonic in USD; CSV-reported figures in EUR where shown. Cells marked "—" indicate data not currently available for this company.