ROOF is a technology company.
ROOF has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
ROOF has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ROOF has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ROOF's investors include Amasia, Angel Invest, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Founders Future, Khosla Ventures, Pareto Holdings, Sovereign Internet and Identity, XAnge, Gabriel Jarrosson.
Roof Tech, Inc. (often stylized as Roof-Tech) is a technology-driven company specializing in solar mounting solutions for residential photovoltaic (PV) systems, pioneering waterproof flexible flashing products since 1994.[1] It builds AlphaSeal™ technology and products like RT-APEX and RT-MINI II mounts, serving solar installers, distributors, and homeowners across Japan and North America by solving rooftop waterproofing challenges for PV installations on asphalt, membrane, or metal roofs.[1] With over one million installations and a 25-year warranty, it holds 70% market share in Japan's solar racking sector and partners with 40+ North American distributors, providing tools like installation videos, digital estimators, and P.E.-stamped compliance letters for 45+ U.S. states and Canadian territories.[1] Backed by Japanese parent Yanegiken (founded 1968), it emphasizes engineering excellence in renewable energy hardware.[1]
Note: Multiple entities share similar names (e.g., Roof Technologies in Louisiana, acquired by Roofing Corp of America in 2023 for commercial roofing[2]; Roof Technology Partners in Georgia for commercial services[3]), but Roof Tech, Inc. best matches the "technology company" description due to its innovative solar tech focus.[1]
Roof Tech traces its roots to Yanegiken Technology and Research Institute, founded in Japan in 1968 for roofing R&D, renowned for technical excellence and customer service.[1] The company launched in 1994, engineering waterproof flexible flashing for residential PV mounting, achieving flawless performance across one million rooftops in Japan and North America.[1] Its Japanese legacy directly influenced products capturing 70% of Japan's solar PV racking market, with North American expansion via distributor partnerships and compliance tools.[1] Pivotal moments include developing AlphaSeal™ for universal roof compatibility and self-flashing mounts like RT-APEX, enabling fast, reliable installations amid rising solar adoption.[1]
Roof Tech rides the global solar boom, addressing rooftop integration barriers as residential PV adoption surges amid net-zero goals and energy costs.[1] Timing aligns with U.S. Inflation Reduction Act incentives and Japan's long-standing solar leadership, where it claims 70% racking dominance—market forces like declining panel prices and labor shortages favor its fast-install, low-maintenance solutions.[1] It influences the ecosystem by standardizing waterproof mounting, enabling safer scaling for installers and reducing solar's soft costs (e.g., leaks, permitting delays), while its tools democratize compliance in fragmented North American markets.[1]
Roof Tech is primed for expansion as solar rooftops proliferate, potentially doubling U.S. residential installs by 2030 via policy tailwinds and tech maturity. Trends like bifacial panels and energy storage will demand evolved mounting adaptability, where its flashing expertise positions it to capture share from generic racking. Influence may grow through more OEM partnerships and international scaling, solidifying its role as the authentic waterproof standard—echoing its Japanese pioneer status in a greening world.[1]
ROOF has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in December 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | $3.0M Seed | Amasia, Angel Invest, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Founders Future, Khosla Ventures, Pareto Holdings, Sovereign Internet and Identity, XAnge, Gabriel Jarrosson |