M&A & Corporate Development Associate

Groendus has made a significant impact on the Dutch business energy market, with over 170 MWp of installed solar capacity and more than 4,000 business, municipal, and institutional clients as of 2022 (source: npm-capital.com). Their platform supports over 42,000 connections for energy insight and savings, alongside more than 12,000 smart meters deployed for larger electricity users, and direct sustainable energy access at over 250 business locations through their marketplace (source: npm-capital.com). A highlight project includes rooftop solar installations and related grid infrastructure for Batenburg, where Groendus provided a transformer substation as part of the solar energy system, showcasing their expertise in integrating generation and grid components (source: batenburg.nl). Earlier milestones include reaching 150 MWp of solar installations and connecting nearly 100 business locations directly to sustainable producers via their marketplace (source: windpowernl.com).

In June 2025, Groendus announced a strategic partnership and merger with Kenter, combining their strengths to offer a broader and more integrated range of energy solutions to Dutch businesses. This merger unites Kenter’s expertise in technical infrastructure and metering with Groendus’s capabilities in data-driven energy management, solar power, and clean energy trading platforms, aiming to more effectively address complex challenges like grid congestion (source: groendus.nl). Ownership changed in 2022 when NPM Capital sold Groendus to a consortium of APG and OMERS Infrastructure, with the existing management team led by CEO René Raaijmakers retained to continue driving growth and integration (source: npm-capital.com). The company continues to grow its workforce and capabilities, focusing on platform development and integrated energy solutions for business clients (source: linkedin.com).

Groendus offers a dynamic work environment with roles across commercial, technical, and operational areas, including positions such as strategic buyer for energy solutions, technical contract manager, QHSE advisor, junior project manager for energy management systems, CRM manager, software developer for EV charging, and solution engineer (source: linkedin.com). The company primarily operates from its office in Utrecht near Central Station, fostering close collaboration with IT partners to develop and enhance its digital energy platforms (source: linkedin.com). Groendus emphasizes a mission-driven culture marked by enthusiasm and a commitment to building a future-proof energy system, focusing on practical solutions that help business customers achieve 100% clean energy rather than abstract climate messaging (source: groendus.nl, linkedin.com). Their multidisciplinary operating model integrates engineering, data analytics, sales, operations, and project delivery, reflecting the company’s comprehensive approach to the energy transition (source: groendus.nl).