Europe’s energy transition is accelerating, and with it there’s now unprecedented pressure on an already strained grid. The need for smarter, cleaner, and more resilient solutions has never been clearer.
One of our recent investments, Deftpower, sits at the centre of this shift, leveraging AI, intelligent load balancing, and a scalable digital platform to transform EV charging into a climate-positive, grid-supportive service.
Emmelie Meurs from our Climate Tech team shares insight into why Deftpower was such a clear choice for Endeit’s portfolio, and how its technology, team, and strategic positioning are helping shape the future of Europe’s electrified mobility ecosystem.
5 Reasons We Invested in Deftpower – by Emmelie Meurs
Driving cleaner - smarter charging while easing Europe’s congested grid: Deftpower’s AI-powered smart-charging technology automatically shifts demand to periods of high renewable energy availability, reducing CO₂ emissions and relieving strain on Europe’s increasingly overloaded grid infrastructure. The latter being an important step towards a more resilient energy system across Europe. By smoothing peak demand and aligning charging with green energy production, Deftpower contributes to a more stable and reliable grid.
Enabling cheaper charging through intelligent cost optimization: By predicting charging needs and scheduling sessions during low-price, low-carbon hours, Deftpower lowers costs for drivers and mobility service providers. Its technology transforms EV charging from a static cost into a dynamic, optimized energy service. This reduction in charging costs makes EV adoption more attractive and economically viable.
A scalable and transparent platform trusted at scale: Deftpower’s white-label platform handles millions of charging transactions efficiently and transparently, unlike many fragmented or legacy solutions. Its reliability is proven through partnerships with leading clients such as Athlon, which uses the platform to manage smart charging for over 30,000 vehicles, optimizing costs, reducing emissions, and supporting grid stability.
A Standout Team: Deftpower is led by Jacob Zonneveld, Marc Diks, and Remco Tjeerdsma, who have a strong track record in the EV mobility market. Jacob brings prior experience as the founder of an eMSP company, while Marc contributes deep expertise from the charge point infrastructure side. Their backgrounds are highly complementary, combining expertise across both the software and infrastructure sides of the EV mobility space. We’re excited to work along such a strong team.
Deftpower is positioned at the center of a rapidly expanding EV market: As EV adoption continues to grow across Europe, Deftpower provides the digital backbone needed for the next phase of growth: smart, flexible, and grid-integrated charging. By enabling both cost-effective and sustainable charging at scale, Deftpower not only addresses immediate operational challenges but also contributes to a long-term, cleaner, and more reliable European energy system.
