Move Energy

Move Energy operates as a dedicated venture capital firm, focusing its investment strategy on companies at the forefront of the global energy transition. It deploys capital into early-stage ventures that are developing both hardware and software solutions critical for achieving net-zero targets. The firm's analytical approach targets innovative businesses primarily within the power generation, transportation, and building infrastructure sectors, identifying opportunities to accelerate sustainable development.

The firm was founded in 2016 by partners Friso Bensdorp and Lex Roukens. Bensdorp, with his prior experience as founder and director at Ponooc, brought a deep understanding of sustainable investment landscapes. Their collective insight identified a critical need for focused capital and strategic support for emerging companies poised to disrupt traditional energy paradigms and drive the shift towards a more sustainable future.

Move Energy actively partners with ambitious startups and scale-ups whose technologies promise significant environmental impact and commercial viability. The firm’s long-term vision is to foster a robust ecosystem of companies that collectively contribute to the decarbonization of key industries, thereby playing an instrumental role in accelerating the world's journey towards comprehensive and impactful net-zero emissions.