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§ Private Profile · Berlin, Germany
B2B SaaS operating system for European energy installers with AI tools for heat pumps, PV, storage, and wallboxes.
autarc has raised $500K across 1 funding round.
Key people at autarc.
autarc was founded in 2023 by Marius Seufzer (Founder& CTO) and Etienne-Noel Krause (Founder) and Thies Hansen (Founder).
autarc has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Based in Berlin, Germany, autarc develops a B2B software operating system designed to automate workflows for European renewable energy installers. The platform integrates customer relationship management, system planning, subsidy management, and financing tools into a single interface utilizing artificial intelligence, LiDAR, and computer vision. By streamlining administrative tasks for heat pump, solar photovoltaic, and wallbox projects, the software enables small and midsize contractors to scale their operations efficiently. Operating with a workforce of 30 employees, the enterprise serves over 1,000 trades businesses and generates approximately $1.4 million in annual recurring revenue. The firm secured a single-digit million euro pre-seed funding round led by PT1, with participation from Better Ventures and angel investors including Lieferando founder Kai Hansen and C1 founder Christian Vollmann. The company was founded in 2023 by Etienne-Noel Krause, Thies Hansen, and Marius Seufzer.
Autarc is a Berlin-based software company building the leading operating system (OS) for heat pump installers across Europe. Its platform digitizes and streamlines the entire process of planning, selling, and installing residential heat pumps and other climate-friendly energy systems, serving HVAC installers, energy consultants, and trades businesses. By integrating CRM, project planning, design, subsidy management, and regulatory reporting into a single cloud-based solution, Autarc solves the critical inefficiencies that have historically slowed the adoption of low-carbon heating technologies. The company’s rapid growth—already serving over 800 trades businesses and more than 30,000 homes in Germany—demonstrates strong market demand and momentum as Europe accelerates its energy transition.
Founded in 2023 by Etienne-Noel Krause, Thies Hansen, and Marius, Autarc emerged from firsthand experience with the challenges facing HVAC installers. Etienne, with a background in HVAC and consulting, recognized that installers wanted to shift toward heat pumps but were held back by fragmented processes, labor shortages, and regulatory complexity. After speaking with nearly 80 HVAC firms, the founders identified a clear gap: installers lacked the digital tools to scale efficiently. Autarc’s solution was born from this insight, combining deep industry knowledge with digital innovation. The company quickly gained traction, securing seed funding from PropTech1 Ventures and Better Ventures, and launched its platform to immediate adoption by installers across Germany.
Autarc is riding the wave of Europe’s urgent push to decarbonize heating, a sector responsible for 25% of global CO₂ emissions. The timing is critical: regulatory changes, rising energy costs, and ambitious climate targets are driving demand for heat pumps, but the industry is constrained by outdated processes and a lack of skilled labor. Autarc’s platform is uniquely positioned to bridge this gap, making it easier for installers to meet demand and for homeowners to adopt low-carbon solutions. By digitizing the trades sector, Autarc is not only accelerating the energy transition but also setting a new standard for how technology can empower traditional industries to innovate and scale.
Autarc is poised to become the backbone of Europe’s heat pump revolution, with its platform already proving essential for installers navigating the complexities of the energy transition. As regulatory requirements tighten and demand for low-carbon heating grows, Autarc’s ability to streamline and automate the entire installation process will only become more valuable. The company is likely to expand into adjacent energy sectors—such as solar PV and battery storage—and could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the European energy ecosystem. Autarc’s journey is a testament to the power of technology to drive real-world impact, turning the vision of a sustainable future into a practical reality for thousands of businesses and homeowners.
autarc was founded in 2023 by Marius Seufzer (Founder& CTO) and Etienne-Noel Krause (Founder) and Thies Hansen (Founder).
autarc has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
autarc's investors include Y Combinator.
autarc has raised $500K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $500K Seed in September 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | $500K Seed | — | Y Combinator | Announced |
Key people at autarc.