Cloover Raises $114M to Connect 1 Billion People to Renewable Energy

Cloover, a Berlin-based startup, has secured an impressive $114 million seed round to advance its mission of connecting 1 billion people to renewable energy.

This funding round, led by Lowercarbon Capital, founded by renowned venture capitalist Chris Sacca, with participation from existing investors 9900 Capital and QED, highlights the growing investor confidence in Cloover's innovative business model.

Cloover's operating system is designed to unite all stakeholders in the renewable energy industry, including installers, prosumers, manufacturers, energy providers, and investors.

The company's software, finance, and energy solutions streamline the entire value chain, from sales and payment flows to material procurement and energy production management.

Breaking Down Silos for a Successful Energy Transition

Cloover's vision is to break down the silos among key stakeholders essential for a successful energy transition.

By enhancing the sales process for installers, managing payment flows, procuring necessary materials, and overseeing energy production and consumption, Cloover creates synergies across the renewable energy ecosystem.

Empowering SMB Installers with Advanced Tools

With the new capital, Cloover plans to enhance its installer software and strengthen its sales, payments, and financing offerings.

This approach aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy by enabling SMB installers to operate more efficiently and effectively.

By combining proprietary data on consumer energy savings with multiple capital sources, Cloover extends financing to households previously unable to access renewable energy assets.

This strategy also unlocks working capital for Cloover's partners, facilitating faster deployment of renewables across Europe.

Meeting Europe's Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets

To achieve the EU target of 42.5% of energy produced by renewables by 2030, significant investments are needed.

The residential renewables sector has grown 20% annually over the past decade, driven by higher energy prices, greater electrification, and increased consumer awareness.

However, reaching the remaining 80% of households requires new tools and support for installers, which Cloover aims to provide.

“Rooftop solar is a money-saving, no-brainer upgrade for homeowners, and Cloover’s tech stack and financing firepower gives installers the fastest possible path to electrifying the 200 million homes across the European continent.” - Shawn Xu, Partner at Lowercarbon Capital.

A Key Partner for Renewable Energy Installers

One of Cloover's partners, 4Panels, a Berlin-based solar installation company, has seen a 26% increase in closed deals and reduced the time from offers sent to deals closed from five weeks to less than two weeks by using Cloover's software and financing options.

This success story highlights the impact of Cloover's solutions on daily operations and long-term growth for renewable energy installers.

Looking Ahead: A Cleaner Future for All

Cloover is poised to redefine the renewable energy industry by bridging gaps between stakeholders and leveraging technology and capital to boost access and efficiency.

Cloover offers households cost-effective, full-service subscriptions to sustainable technologies, delivered digitally via partners.

Their plug-and-play tech platform enables partners to leverage technology, data, and finance to improve the entire value chain and customer journey.

With embedded financing options, Cloover simplifies sales processes and increases revenue for sustainable home improvement companies.