Autarc

Autarc provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to streamline the operations of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) installers, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of heat pumps and other renewable energy systems like photovoltaics. Founded in January 2023 by Etienne-Noel Krause, Thies Hansen, and Marius Seufzer, the Berlin-based company aims to address the process inefficiencies that constrain small and medium-sized installation businesses across Europe. CEO Etienne-Noel Krause has a background in the HVAC industry, COO Thies Hansen brings experience in operations and finance from roles at companies like Trade Republic and Partech, and CTO Marius Seufzer was previously a Lead iOS Engineer.

The company's core product is an all-in-one operating system that digitizes and integrates the entire workflow for installers, from customer acquisition to project completion. The platform consolidates customer relationship management (CRM), planning, and system design tools. Key features include lead management, automated heat loss calculations, hydraulic balancing, 3D installation simulations, quotation generation, and management of government subsidy applications. By leveraging technologies such as LiDAR for spatial analysis, computer vision for automated assessments, and artificial intelligence for system recommendations, Autarc's software can reduce the administrative and planning time for an installation by up to 90%.

Autarc's business model is based on a monthly or yearly subscription for its cloud-based software. It targets both new and established HVAC, solar, and energy trade companies in Germany and Europe. The platform includes a mobile "Pro App" for field use, which allows for on-site data capture and project management, and a customer portal for homeowners to share property information directly with the installer. Since its founding, the company has acquired hundreds of customers and has raised $9.32 million in funding over three rounds.

Keywords: heat pump OS, HVAC software, renewable energy installers, photovoltaic planning, LiDAR spatial analysis, SaaS, energy efficiency, decarbonization, system design automation, CRM for installers, heating load calculation, hydraulic balancing, cleantech, proptech, construction tech, project management software, energy consulting, solar installation software, digital tools for trades, automated subsidy applications