# Next Sense

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/next-sense

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Website: www.next-sense.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 10, 2024)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and founded by an entrepreneur with expertise in smart buildings, PHYSEE Group B.V., doing business as Next Sense, offers a digital platform for decarbonization and energy optimization to building owners, property managers, and tenants globally. In December 2024, Next Sense raised EUR 11.5 million in Series A funding co-led by ABP and ETF Partners, with participation from EDGE Netherlands B.V., SHAPE Capital B.V., and Timeless Investments. As of 2024, the company is led by its CEO, Ferdinand Grapperhaus.

Next Sense offers a comprehensive smart building platform intended to facilitate the decarbonization of real estate through data-driven insights, advanced simulations, and artificial intelligence (AI). The platform encompasses three core services: Monitoring & Insights, Reporting & Consultation, and AI Control & Optimization. These offerings enable building owners and asset managers to effectively track and manage energy consumption, comply with EU regulations such as the CSRD and SFDR, and achieve Paris-proof status for their properties. The company's solutions target a diverse client base, including real estate firms, property managers, and tenants across various geographical markets, such as Europe, Australia, and potentially North America. By providing tailored insights and optimization strategies, Next Sense addresses the pressing need for carbon footprint management and sustainability in the built environment.

Next Sense generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model for its smart building platform, which includes access to its monitoring tools, reporting services, and AI optimization capabilities. Clients typically engage in contracts that allow them to utilize the platform's features alongside consultations for performance improvement and compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

The company targets expansion into North America by 2025 to diversify its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 10, 2024, $12M — ETF Partners, Timeless Investments, ABP, EDGE Netherlands B.V., SHAPE Capital B.V.

## Investors

- ETF Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/etf-partners) — Series A
- Timeless Investments — Series A
- ABP — Series A
- EDGE Netherlands B.V. — Series A
- SHAPE Capital B.V. — Series A