The Netherlands
Lucend, established in 2023 and formerly known as Coolgradient, is a promising player in the realm of AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Analytics, and Energy. Headquartered in The Netherlands, the company is at the forefront of advancing Human-led Operational Intelligence through its unique offering of Transparent AI. With the slogan, "The intelligence you need to operate a data center with efficiency, accuracy, and confidence. Delivered daily," Lucend encapsulates its mission to enhance decision-making in complex operational environments.
The platform processes and analyzes vast amounts of data—up to 300 billion sensor readings—to provide actionable insights, allowing human operators to maintain oversight and instill trust in the recommendations presented. Their recent $3.30 million Seed investment round on 01 January 2026 involved strategic investors such as Avesta Fund, New Climate Ventures, Remarkable Ventures, StepChange, and Mitsubishi Electric Innovation Fund, demonstrating their robust market potential and investor confidence.
