Heizma is a technology company.
Heizma has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Heizma has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Heizma has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Heizma's investors include AngelList Syndicator, Christian Rebernik, Heini Zachariassen.
Heizma is an Austrian startup founded in 2023 (with some sources noting 2024) that provides a full-service electrification cycle for homeowners, specializing in consultation, installation, and management of heat pumps to enable environmentally friendly and cost-effective heating solutions.[1][2][3][5] Targeting Austrian households, Heizma addresses the challenge of transitioning from fossil fuel-based heating to renewable alternatives amid rising energy costs and climate goals, offering end-to-end support including energy management technologies.[1][2] The company has demonstrated strong early growth without initial external funding, selling over 500 heat pumps, employing more than 70 people, and operating 4 local installation units covering 80% of Austria; in 2025, it raised €2.5 million led by Flyer One Ventures plus Austrian angels to scale nationwide, enhance tech, and introduce financial products.[1][4]
Heizma was founded in 2023 by three co-founders, including Alexander Valtingojer, who brought years of friendship and expertise to the venture, based in Vienna, Austria.[1][3][4] The idea emerged from the need to accelerate Austria's heat transition, leveraging their combined experience to build a full-service model for heat pump adoption in a market ripe for electrification.[1][2] Early traction was bootstrapped and impressive: the team quickly scaled to over 70 employees, 4 installation branches, 500+ heat pumps sold, and coverage of 80% of Austria, culminating in a rapid two-week funding close for their €2.5M round in 2025.[1][4]
Heizma stands out in the renewable heating space through these key strengths:
Heizma rides the global wave of heat pump adoption driven by EU decarbonization mandates, energy crises, and subsidies for renewables, perfectly timed for Austria's push toward net-zero homes.[1][3] Market tailwinds include soaring gas prices post-2022, government incentives for electrification, and a shortage of skilled installers that Heizma counters with its localized network.[1][2] By simplifying the "full cycle" of transition, Heizma influences the ecosystem by scaling heat pump penetration—key to reducing carbon emissions from buildings, which account for ~40% of EU energy use—while inspiring similar models in neighboring markets.[1][5]
Heizma is primed to dominate Austria's heat transition with its €2.5M war chest fueling national expansion, tech upgrades, and financing innovations amid booming demand for heat pumps.[1] Trends like AI-optimized energy management and deeper EU green subsidies will propel growth, potentially positioning Heizma for exports to Germany or beyond as electrification scales.[1][3] Its influence could evolve from regional leader to pan-European player, humanizing the shift to sustainable homes through trusted, full-service delivery that started with three friends' vision.[1][4]
Heizma has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in April 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | $3.0M Seed | AngelList Syndicator, Christian Rebernik, Heini Zachariassen |