PDENH Drives Sustainable Innovation in Noord-Holland
Haarlem, Monday, 7 July 2025.
PDENH, managed by ROM InWest since 2024, emphasizes early investments in sustainable enterprises to navigate the green innovation landscape, promoting long-term economic growth in Noord-Holland.
PDENH: Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth
The Participatiefonds Duurzame Economie Noord-Holland (PDENH), under ROM InWest since 2024, has carved a niche in driving sustainable economic growth in Noord-Holland through strategic early-stage investments. The fund emphasizes support for enterprises that align with energy transition goals, circular economy practices, and sustainable mobility, prioritizing societal impact in its investment strategy [1].
Strategic Partnerships and Investment Focus
PDENH’s focus on impactful companies that are often overlooked by traditional markets has led to significant successes with initiatives like Sympower and Dexter Energy. These investments have helped companies grow their headcounts from fewer than 20 to 150-200 full-time employees (FTE), with a corresponding over 20 times increase in revenue [1]. PDENH’s involvement has been instrumental in attracting additional investors to the region, nurturing technological maturity and innovation [2][5].
Dexter Energy: A Green Innovation Success
Recently, Dexter Energy, a climate tech firm based in Amsterdam, secured €23 million in Series C funding. The funding round, led by Klima, with participation from PDENH and other investors, aims to scale Dexter’s AI-powered Trading as a Service (TaaS) solution. This development is poised to optimize short-term power trading for renewable energy producers across Europe [3][4][5]. Dexter Energy’s mission is aligned with accelerating the energy transition towards a fully carbon-free power system, initially focusing on optimizing wind and solar energy operations in the Netherlands [4].
Challenges and Future Prospects
The path to sustainable innovation is fraught with challenges, including political shifts and market complexities. However, leaders like Leendert van Waart and Anthony Viellevoije remain committed to persevering through difficulties and adapting investment models to meet societal needs [1]. As PDENH continues to support enterprises with the potential for high societal impact, the firm’s role in shaping a sustainable economic future for Noord-Holland remains vital [1].