Munich-based Energytech Startup nuuEnergy Secures Pre-Seed Funding

In Germany, many homeowners are still reluctant to switch to heat pumps due to unreliable installation services, complex planning processes and unclear pricing.

While digital providers often focus heavily on sales and rapid growth—sometimes at the cost of quality—traditional craft businesses tend to lack the capacity for detailed consulting and planning.

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nuuEnergy aims to bridge this gap by combining the speed and efficiency of digital tools with the high-quality service and personal touch of traditional installers.

Tobias Klug, co-founder and CEO of nuuEnergy, says: Our customers want a local partner to guide them through the entire process - with top-notch quality in planning, installation, and service. That’s exactly what we offer through our regional businesses and digitalized planning.

By working with fully integrated regional craft businesses, nuuEnergy combines the advantages of digital workflows—such as software-based planning and simplified subsidy management—with the reliability of local expertise.

A dedicated local contact ensures smooth communication and coordination throughout the entire process.

We’re the skilled trades’ answer to the big digital players who focus purely on sales and neglect quality,

says Julia Rafschneider, co-founder and CRO of nuuEnergy. Our technicians are not just service providers – they’re the heart of our company. They are the experts, they plan, install, and deliver excellent craftsmanship. We provide the processes and technology to support them in doing just that.

nuuEnergy offers an end-to-end solution for heat pump installation, handling everything from the initial consultation to final setup—all from a single source.

Skilled professionals ensure each system is carefully planned and tailored to the specific building, with proper sizing and quality installation helping to lower operating costs and extend the system’s lifespan.

The funding round attracted investors such as HTGF, business angel club better ventures (which includes energy entrepreneur Marco Vogt), EnjoyVenture, Vireo Ventures, and Bynd.

For better ventures, this investment represents a key step in tackling one of the most important challenges in the energy transition.

Germany’s skilled trades sector holds the key to a successful heating transition—but a lack of skilled labor and inefficient processes are holding it back. nuuEnergy blends digitalization with excellent craftsmanship and offers a solution that doesn’t currently exist in the market—but is urgently needed,

comments Tina Dreimann, founder and managing director of better ventures.

HTGF has been closely monitoring the heat pump market and made a deliberate choice to invest in the Munich-based startup. Johannes Weber, Principal at HTGF, commented: Every house is different, and making renovations scalable is a challenge. We see nuuEnergy as the first convincing solution where a scalable model is emerging in close partnership with skilled trades—enabling millions of homes to switch to heat pumps without compromising quality.

The funding will be used to establish and expand regional specialist craft businesses while enhancing the digitalisation of the entire process—from customised planning to installation and long-term maintenance.

About nuuEnergy

Founded in 2023, nuuEnergy is a company group committed to reducing heating-related emissions. It brings together skilled craft businesses from across Germany, all specialising in the installation of heat pumps.

nuuEnergy positions itself as a premium provider, ensuring energy-efficient and sustainable heating through the highest quality standards across three core areas: hardware, software, and installation.