Installer Secures €3.8M to Double the Speed of Climate Tech Adoption

Installer Secures €3.8M to Double the Speed of Climate Tech Adoption

Norwegian startup Installer just raised a €3.8 million Seed round to revolutionize the installation of renewable tech. Brighteye Ventures led the round, which was supported by PT1, Futurum, and Sondo.

Fixing the Biggest Problem in Clean Tech

The problem? Installation is a mess. While companies race to build better EV chargers, solar panels, and heat pumps, they often overlook the hassle of getting them installed. That’s where the Installer steps in.

"Our mission is simple," says CEO Gunnar W. Sem. We eliminate installation headaches by giving companies instant access to skilled installers."

Founded in 2022 by Kristoffer Gjerde, Thomas Kristiansen, and Gunnar Windsand Sem, the startup helps climate tech companies scale without the usual installation bottlenecks.

The Shopify of Renewable Installs

Installer calls itself "Shopify for renewable asset supply chains." It’s an AI-powered, data-driven platform that connects clean tech companies with installers, slashing operating costs and speeding up deployments.

• Smart job dispatch: The system instantly matches jobs with the right installer.

• AI-driven training: Ensures installers are equipped to handle the latest renewable tech.

• White-labeled experience: Companies can offer seamless, branded installation services.

Already Powering Major Players

Even before launching publicly, Installer is locked in big industry names across 21 markets:

• Easee – EV charging leader

• Sungrow – Solar + battery solutions

• Coop Norway – Installs 10,000+ heat pumps annually

• Tibber – Europe’s innovative energy provider

Sem is clear on the vision: "We want to be the #1 platform for installer collaboration. By working with top renewable brands, we can get these technologies into homes faster."

Next Stop? Europe and the U.S.

Installer’s 17-person team already includes talent from Tesla, McKinsey, Kahoot!, and Easee. Now, they’re expanding across Europe, targeting Scandinavia, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and France.

But the real prize? The U.S.

"The U.S. is about to see a massive renewable surge," says Sem. "We’re ready to jump in and help push that momentum forward."

With this fresh funding, Installer is set to redefine how clean tech reaches consumers—one installation at a time.

Arab Energy Fund & Hartree Partners Launch $120M Climate Tech Fund

The Arab Energy Fund (formerly APICORP) has joined forces with Hartree Partners to launch TAEF Hartree Cleantech LP—a $120 million fund focused on decarbonization tech in the US and Europe.

Backing the Next Wave of Cleantech

The UK-based platform will invest in early-stage startups developing physical and digital solutions to cut carbon emissions. The move is part of the Arab Energy Fund’s big bet on energy security and sustainability as it aims to lead in impact investing.

Hartree’s Cleantech Game Plan

Hartree has been backing cleantech since 2020 through Vertree Partners, its carbon market subsidiary. It has already invested in 10 companies, covering industrial decarbonization, emissions tracking, geospatial analytics, and climate adaptation tech.

“The partnership fits perfectly with our strategy," says Khalid Ali Al-Ruwaigh, CEO of The Arab Energy Fund. "It helps fuel the energy sector with smart investments while strengthening MENA’s energy value chains."

A Global Cleantech Powerhouse

Hartree’s Stephen Hendel adds: "Teaming up with Arab Energy Fund lets us scale the next wave of cleantech breakthroughs worldwide."

This new platform builds on Hartree’s past partnerships with giants like BlackRock, Microsoft, and Union Square Ventures.

With TAEF Hartree Cleantech LP, Arab Energy Fund and Hartree Partners are doubling down on investments that will drive the next big transformation in global energy decarbonization.

Climate Tech Startup FluxGen Raises $280 Million To Drive Sustainability

FluxGen Sustainable Technologies just secured ₹28 crore ($280 million) in a pre-Series A funding round. IAN Alpha Fund led the investment, with Rainmatter, Gameskraft Technologies, Intersection Ventures, and Force Ventures joining in. Existing backers Axilor Ventures and Arali Ventures also pitched in.

Scaling AI-Driven Water Management

The fresh funds will help FluxGen expand its AI and IoT-based water solutions, push into new industrial markets, and grow its customer base in India and abroad.

Founded in 2021 by Ganesh Shankar and Emanuel Deepak, FluxGen builds real-time water intelligence tools. Its platform, AquaGen, helps industries track, predict, and optimize water use while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Big Clients, Big Impact

Based in Bengaluru, FluxGen already serves 110+ clients, including TATA Steel, Aditya Birla Group, Mahindra, Care Hospitals, and Microsoft. Its tech is used in water-intensive sectors like metals, mining, food, textiles, pharma, and automotive. The company claims its customers cut water usage by up to 30%.

The Market Is Huge

India’s smart water management market is set to cross ₹42,000 crore in the next decade. The SaaS opportunity alone is worth ₹5,000 crore annually.

FluxGen is pushing cutting-edge AI, generative AI, geospatial imaging, and cloud computing to make water data as transparent as water itself. Its real-time monitoring and AI-driven insights help businesses prevent waste, optimize systems, and reduce risk.

Global Expansion Plans

The company has partnerships with Cisco, KPMG, and Microsoft and serves clients in manufacturing, smart cities, real estate, and healthcare. Now, FluxGen is gearing up to expand into the Middle East and Africa, tackling water scarcity challenges in these regions.

The Future? Water-Wise Industries, Powered by AI

With growing demand for sustainable water solutions, FluxGen is on a mission to change how industries manage water—efficiently and intelligently.

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