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3 to 5 Nov 2026Rotterdam-based Gradyent, a developer of digital twin technology for heating and cooling systems, has raised €28 million in a growth funding round. The investment was led by Blue Earth Capital, with participation from SEB Greentech Venture Capital, Capricorn Partners, Eneco Ventures, Helen Ventures, and Energiiq.
The funds will support the expansion of Gradyent’s Digital Twin Platform, team growth, and global scaling efforts. The platform helps optimize energy grids by combining geographical, weather, and sensor data with AI and physics-based models, aiming to reduce costs and emissions.
Heating and cooling systems account for nearly half of global energy use. As these systems integrate more renewable energy sources, efficient management becomes increasingly complex. Gradyent’s technology assists energy providers in improving operations and planning for future scenarios.
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The company collaborates with major European energy firms, including Veolia, Shell, and Helen. In Finland, Helen has used Gradyent’s platform to cut CO₂ emissions by 40%, while Veolia applies it to optimize district heating networks in Poland. Shell is also testing the technology to reduce emissions at its Rotterdam energy park.
Founded in 2019, Gradyent employs over 120 specialists and aims to enhance efficiency in the rapidly evolving energy sector.
