Koolen Industries
Overview
Koolen Industries is a Dutch family office founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Kees Koolen, aiming to accelerate the transition to clean, renewable energy. The firm invests in a diverse range of clean energy technologies, including solar energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure, to make clean energy accessible and affordable for everyone. Koolen Industries operates as a conglomerate, managing a portfolio of companies that work together to provide integrated clean energy solutions. The firm's investment strategy focuses on companies that contribute to sustainability and renewable energy, supporting them through funding and business assistance. Koolen Industries has invested in over 25 organizations within the clean energy sector, encompassing areas such as energy storage, smart charging solutions, and off-street parking platforms. Notable investments include ParkBee, a digital car parking platform, and Deftpower, a company specializing in smart charging solutions. By fostering collaboration among its portfolio companies, Koolen Industries aims to deliver comprehensive, turn-key clean energy and mobility solutions to customers. Koolen Industries' leadership, under CEO Kees Koolen, leverages extensive experience in scaling technology companies to drive growth in the clean energy sector. The firm's approach emphasizes long-term value creation across the energy transition landscape, with a vision to become the leading provider of full-service clean energy solutions through its innovative 'one-stop-shop' model. This strategy reflects a commitment to addressing real-world challenges in the energy sector and contributing to a sustainable future.
Investment Focus
- Focus on clean energy technologies
- Commitment to sustainability and renewable energy
- Potential for long-term value creation
- Scalable business models
- Alignment with energy transition goals
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Koolen Industries invest in?
Koolen Industries invests in Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Electric Vehicles, Clean Energy, Energy Storage and Energy Transition, and is based in Hengelo, Netherlands. Koolen Industries is listed as a family office in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Koolen Industries invest at?
Koolen Industries backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO and Buyout, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Koolen Industries invest in?
Koolen Industries invests across United Kingdom, Germany, France, Ireland, Netherlands and Belgium.
Who are the partners at Koolen Industries?
Team members listed for Koolen Industries include Kees Koolen (Founder, chairman & CEO) and Jurgen Wieskamp (Finance Director).
What companies has Koolen Industries invested in?
Koolen Industries's portfolio includes Kraftblock, Deftpower, ParkBee, Super B, Floading and NovaVolt.
How do I contact Koolen Industries?
Koolen Industries's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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