Fastned raises €12 million and gains 13 electric vehicle charging stations | EU-Startups
Summary
Fastned, the Dutch startup building a European network of ‘fast charging stations’ for electric vehicles, has announced raising €12 million with the issue of bonds. These new locations are part of a partnership with the Agentschap Wegen & Verkeer (AWV) to provide highway parkings in Flanders, Belgium, with fast charging stations. As of today, Fastned has 114 stations operational in the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom, and is working on expanding its fast charging network to the rest of Europe. Michiel Langezaal, CEO Fastned commented on the bond issue: “It’s great to see so many people invest in the transition to a more sustainable world. This will allow us to continue to meet the growing demand for fast charging.” Veva Daniels, spokesperson for the Agency for Roads and Traffic spoke about the new charging stations in Belgium: “More and more people want to invest in an electric car, according to a Vias study.