Leiden Cleantech Startup Currentt Raises €1.7M In Pre-Seed Round

Built in the Netherlands, the system tackles key energy challenges like grid congestion, the end of net metering, and cybersecurity threats. With this funding, Currentt aims to help businesses and households take control of their energy use in a secure, local way.

The investment comes from a group of experienced entrepreneurs and experts in areas such as energy, cybersecurity, SaaS, e-commerce, and product scaling.

Founded in 2024 by Koen Mulders, Mark van den Brink, and Rick Goud, Currentt was created to tackle the growing electricity grid congestion issue in the Netherlands—impacting both businesses and households.

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Over 12,000 businesses are reportedly waiting for power connections, stalling growth and sustainability efforts. At the same time, consumers face delayed housing projects and must pay fees for unused electricity fed back into the grid. This congestion is estimated to cost the Dutch economy €10–€35 billion annually.

The problem is expected to worsen once net metering ends in 2027. Currently, households use only 30% of their solar energy and offset the remaining 70% through net metering. Without it, this excess energy will generate little to no return, affecting millions. Strengthening the grid would require an estimated €200 billion—over €20,000 per household.

To address this, Currentt developed the Currentt Navigator, a compact energy management system that fits in the utility cabinet. It smartly manages solar panels, EV chargers, batteries, and heat pumps to maximize local energy usage and minimize feed-in to the grid, even adjusting for dynamic energy pricing.

Unlike many solutions, the Navigator works independently of brands and cloud platforms, offering secure, local control with lower costs—empowering households and businesses to reduce grid reliance and transition to sustainable energy.

Currentt CEO, Koen Mulders, says, “We are bringing back simplicity. Our energy system has become very complex — with, on the one hand, a growing share of renewable energy sources and therefore variable and unpredictable generation, and on the other hand, changing regulations and the use of increasingly energy-intensive appliances. The solution lies locally. That is where we can intelligently balance supply and demand.”

“With the Currentt Navigator, we are bringing simplicity to the energy transition — via a single, intuitive system where everything works together seamlessly. As a user, you always have the lowest bill and maximum use of your own sustainable electricity.”

“This investment enables us to make an impact at scale — towards a more sustainable society,” adds Mulders.

Max ter Horst, Managing Partner of Rockstart Energy Fund, mentions, “Our electricity system is under increasing pressure from the growing share of renewable energy sources, which are not continuously available. Real-time energy management systems are therefore indispensable, but they are vulnerable to cyber attacks.”

“Currentt offers advanced energy management systems that are inherently more secure and provide the protection that businesses and society need. The startup is rapidly gaining ground in the market and is preparing for series production. We are proud to have an experienced and ambitious team with a lot of execution power on board!”

About Currentt

Founded in 2024, Currentt was launched by Koen, Mark, and Rick to simplify the energy transition. With decades of experience in electronics, software, and team building, they aim to make energy use easy, affordable, and sustainable. Currentt collaborates across the energy sector to guide households through today’s complex energy landscape.