SunRoof has manages to raise 15 million euros in a funding round led by Klima, the growth equity fund of Alantra focused on technology companies accelerating the energy transition, together with the participation of venture capital funds such as Inovo Partners, SMOK Ventures, Alfabeat and Level2 VC and business angels, including Jon Olsson the elite skier and entrepreneur. The funding will help the company strengthen its position in the existing European markets, by increasing both its sales and production capabilities.
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Led by co-founder, CEO and serial entrepreneur Lech Kaniuk (Delivery Hero, PizzaPortal, and iTaxi), SunRoof delivers building-integrated solar roofs to the market today. The company offers 2-in-1 solar roofs and innovative facades that optimize the decentralized electricity generation of a building.
Funding will feed into future growth
The company was founded by Karol Kaniuk, a brother of Lech, who has been developing the technology in Sweden. The duo is backed by an experienced management team which includes co-founder of Jumia Travel and HotelOnline.co, Marek Zmysłowski, entrepreneur and former Google executive, Rafał Plutecki.
Over the last two years, SunRoof has established and expanded operations in Sweden, Germany and Poland. With the recent funding, SunRoof will continue to grow and to consolidate its position in existing markets.
Seeking new COO soon
SunRoof grew from 10 people in January 2020 to over 130 employees in early 2022 and is looking for a new COO to strengthen the top management team prior to the next expansion planned from 2023 onwards. (mfo)
