Europe’s transition toward cleaner energy is no longer focused solely on electricity generation. Heating, one of the largest contributors to residential energy consumption and carbon emissions, has become a critical battleground in the effort to decarbonise buildings. While heat pumps are widely regarded as one of the most effective technologies for reducing emissions from heating systems, their adoption has often been slowed by installation complexity, fragmented supply chains, subsidy challenges, and high upfront costs. German climate tech company GALVANY believes these barriers can be overcome through a more integrated and technology driven approach, and the company has now secured fresh capital to scale its vision.
Berlin based GALVANY Energy GmbH has raised €10 million in seed funding to expand its platform for the installation, operation, and optimisation of heat pump systems across Germany. The funding round was led by Dutch energy technology investor SET Ventures, with climate technology investor AENU participating as co lead.
The investment will support the continued rollout of GALVANY’s platform, particularly within Germany’s existing multi family residential building sector, where energy transition challenges remain significant.
Building a Platform for the Heat Transition
Founded in 2022 by Raik Belka, GALVANY was created to simplify the deployment and management of heat pump systems through a unified platform.
Rather than focusing solely on equipment installation, the company has developed an end to end model that combines customer acquisition, procurement, installation, operation, and long term system management.
The goal is to make heat pump adoption easier and more economically attractive for homeowners, landlords, and residential property operators.
Since its launch, GALVANY has installed more than 2,500 heat pump systems and generated €20.1 million in revenue during 2025 while maintaining positive EBIT performance.
These results highlight growing demand for solutions that help modernise residential heating infrastructure.
The Technology Behind the Platform
At the centre of GALVANY’s offering is a connected energy ecosystem designed to optimise energy consumption and reduce operating costs.
The system is built around the company’s proprietary GALVANY Cube hardware, which is manufactured in partnership with Panasonic in Pilsen.
The platform combines heat pumps, battery storage systems, and GALVANY Fusion, the company’s energy management software.
Together, these technologies allow households and property owners to better manage energy generation, storage, and consumption through a single integrated system.
By coordinating multiple energy assets, the platform aims to maximise efficiency while helping users lower utility costs.
Addressing Real World Adoption Barriers
Although heat pumps have become a central component of Europe’s energy transition strategy, adoption has often progressed more slowly than policymakers expected.
According to GALVANY, the challenge is not the technology itself but the broader ecosystem surrounding it.
Complex subsidy programmes, limited installation capacity, fragmented service providers, and concerns about financial viability have all contributed to slower uptake.
The company’s platform model seeks to address these issues by creating efficiencies across the entire value chain.
Instead of relying on large direct sales operations, GALVANY works through a network based approach that connects customers, suppliers, installers, and service providers within a single operational framework.
This model is designed to improve scalability while reducing friction throughout the installation process.
Expanding the Digital Experience
Beyond hardware and installation services, GALVANY is also investing in digital tools that provide greater visibility and control for users.
The company is preparing to launch a consumer application that will allow customers to monitor and manage their energy systems digitally.
The app is expected to provide insights into energy consumption, system performance, and operational efficiency, helping users make more informed decisions about their energy usage.
This digital layer represents an important part of GALVANY’s broader strategy to create a connected energy management platform rather than simply selling heating equipment.
Scaling Germany’s Energy Future
The newly secured funding will enable GALVANY to expand its operations and accelerate deployment across Germany’s residential building sector.
As the country continues working toward ambitious climate and energy goals, solutions that simplify heat pump adoption are becoming increasingly important.
By combining hardware, software, installation services, and ongoing management into a single platform, GALVANY is positioning itself as a key player in Germany’s heating transition. With fresh capital and growing market traction, the company aims to help make low carbon heating more accessible, efficient, and economically viable for thousands of households and property owners across the country.
