1KOMMA5° reaches $1.35B valuation, plans €100M investment in energy AI

German energytech startup 1KOMMA5° has reached a valuation of $1.35 billion in its latest round of funding, with plans to invest over €100 million in its AI-powered energy management solution, Heartbeat, in 2027. Based in Hamburg, the company aims to automate various energy management processes, such as electricity trading, billing, and metering, as part of its strategy for home electrification.

CEO Philipp Schröder has expressed interest in expanding 1KOMMA5° into the United States, citing strong investor enthusiasm as a key driver behind the potential move. The company is also considering pursuing a US initial public offering, contingent upon its financial performance in 2027. In 2025, 1KOMMA5° initially postponed its US IPO plans due to market uncertainty stemming from President Trump's renewable energy and trade policies.

Additionally, the company filed a complaint with the European Commission regarding the German government's plans to subsidize 20 GW of new gas-fired power plants by 2030, arguing that such subsidies would distort competition, raise electricity costs, and undermine decentralized renewable energy solutions like virtual power plants.

Despite these challenges, 1KOMMA5° has managed to secure €100 million in investment for Heartbeat AI and remains focused on its goals of expanding energy management technology, exploring international growth opportunities, and potentially going public. The company has reaffirmed its target revenue of $750 million for the 2026 financial year.