Pleevi
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
Pleevi offers AI-powered smart charging solutions for electric vehicles, integrating multiple energy sources to optimize charging efficiency. Pleevi was founded in 2024. The company is led by Wout Lagae. Based in Brussels, Belgium. Team size: N/A. Total funding raised: €1 million. Latest round: €1 million raised in January 2025.. Key investors include Angelwise, Seeder Fund, Noshaq Energy, QBIC III Fund, Loïc Bar.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Belgium
- Team size
- N/A
- Total funding
- €1 million
Value proposition
Provides greener, more cost-effective, and hassle-free charging sessions by optimizing energy use with real-time data and forecasts.
Products and solutions
AI-driven software for smart EV charging
Unique value
Pleevi’s AI-driven system forecasts energy flows up to 24 hours ahead, ensuring efficient energy usage without overloading the grid.
Target customer
Businesses and parking managers.
Industries served
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure, renewable energy integration
Technology advantage
Integration of multiple energy sources (solar, stationary batteries) with AI forecasting for optimized charging.
How they differentiate
Pleevi focuses on AI-driven forecasting and integration of renewable energy sources to optimize charging efficiency, differentiating it from competitors who may focus more on network size or basic charging solutions.
Main competitors
ChargePoint, EVBox, Shell Recharge
Key partnerships
Phoenix Contact, VMA (part of the CFE Group)
Major milestones
Successful operationalization in multiple European countries and securing significant funding for expansion.
Growth metrics
Aims to manage 25,000 charging points by 2027.
Market positioning
Pleevi positions itself as a leader in smart, sustainable EV charging solutions, emphasizing grid stability and cost-effectiveness.
Geographic focus
Currently operational in Belgium, Germany, and France with plans to expand across Europe.
Patents and IP
Not explicitly mentioned in available sources.
About Wout Lagae
Wout Lagae is the Co-founder and CEO of Pleevi, a spin-off from the VITO research institute. He has a background in digital transformation and energy optimization, with over 8 years of experience at EY before founding Pleevi. He holds a Master of Science in Business Engineering from Ghent University.
Official website: https://www.pleevi.ai