Irish startup Openvolt raises €1.5 million pre-seed to unlock access to energy data in Europe
Summary
Claude Ritter, Managing Partner at Cavalry Ventures, shares the company’s vision and expresses confidence in the startup’s potential impact. Just as open banking revolutionized how we manage and access financial data, Openvolt’s API can unlock a wealth of possibilities for fresh energy management solutions and fuel the accelerated growth of new ventures in the sector.” Alongside the recent fundraising, Openvolt is announcing the imminent launch of its Beta API, granting access to meter-level energy consumption data in the United Kingdom. Software developers who share Openvolt’s vision for innovation and sustainability are invited to participate in the beta and explore the transformative potential of energy data applications. With a proven track record of entrepreneurial success, Dave Curran brings invaluable insights from his previous venture Love Mondays, which was acquired by Glassdoor in 2016. Complementing this expertise is Don O’Leary, who previously led Stripe’s Dublin office and has deep experience in building world-class APIs.