By attracting Ramphastos Investments as a major shareholder, Opcharge, supplier of charging solutions for the public and semi-public market, has secured an active partner to realize its ambitious growth strategy. Financial details are not disclosed.
The Netherlands has a prominent international position in the field of electric mobility and is a frontrunner in the field of charging infrastructure. The number of fully electric cars as well as plug-in hybrids is growing rapidly. This also increases the need for charging stations. To meet this increasing demand, the number of charging points in the Netherlands must grow from the current 83.000 to 1,8 million by 2030.
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Founded in 2018, Opcharge specializes in installing and managing public (on public roads) and semi-public charging points (for example at event locations, stadiums, theaters and museums). Opcharge combines a background in the automotive industry with extensive experience with public procurement and a data-driven approach.
Cyriel van Bree, CEO and partner of the 100% Dutch Opcharge: “The investment of Ramphastos Investments gives us the extra financial strength that can make a difference in this fast-growing market. As a major shareholder, Ramphastos will play an important role in realizing our growth ambitions not only with capital, but also with their knowledge, experience and network.”
Diedrik Oost, Principal at Ramphastos Investments: “The adoption of electric vehicles has gained momentum in recent years. However, we see that the growth of the charging infrastructure is lagging behind. In order to meet the growing need for charging, approximately 200.000 charging points will have to be installed in the Netherlands in the coming years. Opcharge has the ambition to make an important contribution to this.” According to Oost, there are also great opportunities abroad: “We look forward to working with Opcharge to further strengthen their market position, in the Netherlands and abroad. The focus is on organic growth, but we certainly do not rule out further acquisitions. As Ramphastos, we see great opportunities in the energy transition and sustainable mobility, our participation in Opcharge is an important step in this regard.”
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