Energie-Startup: 1Komma5Grad steigert Bewertung auf 1,35 Milliarden Dollar
Das Unternehmen gilt bereits seit 2023 als „Einhorn“. Nun hat es weitere 70 Millionen Euro von bestehenden und neuen Investoren eingesammelt.
Munich reports that Hamburg-based energy technology startup 1Komma5Grad has increased its valuation to $1.35 billion in a new funding round and plans to use the fresh capital for expanding its AI-powered controls. The company raised €70 million from existing and new investors on Monday, with the Japanese Cleantech fund Marunouchi Innovation Partners (MIP) contributing significantly.
1Komma5Grad, already a "unicorn" (a young company valued at over $1 billion) since 2023, aims to invest over €100 million in its "Heartbeat AI" energy management system in the coming year. This system is designed to automatically manage generation, storage, and consumption of electricity in households. The planned phased end of feed-in tariffs in Germany has significantly boosted demand for "Heartbeat AI", with sales in Germany alone increasing by nearly 50% in September.
Currently active in seven countries, the startup employs 3,000 people. With gründer and CEO Philipp Schröder, 1Komma5Grad plans to expand to the USA next year, citing the strong drive and investor interest in the country. They previously abandoned a Nasdaq listing in the US tech exchange last year due to the energy and trade policies of then US President Donald Trump, which created significant market uncertainty.
The company announced a €700 million revenue target for the current year, representing a 35-40% growth. 1Komma5Grad, founded in 2021, has already made its core hardware business profitable, with an EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of around €40 million expected in 2026.
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