Karlis Kanders
karlisk.bsky.social
Karlis Kanders
@karlisk.bsky.social
data scientist, innovation and emerging tech researcher
previously studied neuroscience and complex systems
The surge in funding signals rising confidence in the commercial future of low-carbon heating and heat pump tech.

More trends + signals from research & policy in our full Mission Radar update 👉

www.nesta.org.uk/feature/miss...

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Mission Radar: emerging signals and innovation trends in low-carbon heating
Our first edition of the series shares innovation signals for venture funding, research funding and policy trends in low-carbon heating
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May 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🇬🇧 Mixergy (£12M)
Smart hot water storage compatible with multiple energy sources (Nesta is an investor)

💡 Why it matters: Particularly useful when space constraints make it difficult to accommodate a full-sized hot water cylinder alongside a heat pump

www.mixergy.co.uk/blog/mixergy...

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Mixergy Secures £12 Million in Funding Led by Barclays
£12 million funding investment reflects the demand for Mixergy’s game-changing technology in smart hot water storage and home energy solutions
www.mixergy.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🇦🇹 Podero (€5.5M Seed)
Smart energy control at the utility level, enabling bill savings & demand flexibility

💡 Why it matters: Could be a game changer for demand flexibility, helping households save while supporting a resilient grid.

www.eu-startups.com/2025/02/pode...

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Podero closes €5.5 million round to help utilities win on grid flexibility and pricing | EU-Startups
Podero, a Vienna-based startup in the renewable energy sector, announced today it has raised €5.5 million in Seed funding to reduce energy costs for
www.eu-startups.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🇪🇸 Nido (€5M Seed)
Digital tools for faster heat pump installs, reportedly reducing installation time by more than 40%

💡 Why it matters: If scalable, this could enable faster and more cost effective heat pump rollout across households.

www.eu-startups.com/2025/02/nido...

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Nido secures €5 million to drive the energy transition through residential heat pumps | EU-Startups
Madrid-based Nido, a platform innovating the commercialisation, design, and installation of heat pump systems in the residential sector, has successfully
www.eu-startups.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🇩🇪 Green Fusion (€12M Series A)
AI-powered optimisation of heating systems, claiming to cut heating costs and emissions by 16%

💡 Why it matters: This tech could help homes start decarbonising now without major upgrades.

www.green-fusion.de

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Green Fusion | Der digitale Heizungskeller, der mehr kann.
Wir digitalisieren, optimieren und automatisieren Heizungskeller, sorgen für die reibungslose Transformation hin zu regenerativen Systemen und für maximale Effizienz und Nachhaltigkeit in der Wohnungs...
www.green-fusion.de
May 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
✨ Q1 2025: Venture capital highlights on our radar

These startups stood out for their potential to accelerate home decarbonisation 👇

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May 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📈 Between 2020 and 2024, early and growth-stage VC investment in heat pump ventures grew by over 1,100%

That made heat pumps the most heavily backed low-carbon heating tech in that period 2/n
May 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Very interesting @jeremycliffe.bsky.social Are there any articles or papers where I can read more analysis about the Spanish economic success of the recent years? Thank you!
January 31, 2025 at 7:15 AM
And for the Saturday night...

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Yellow Magic Orchestra - Tong Poo (1978)
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November 9, 2024 at 11:16 AM