Realyze Ventures

Our General Partner Stefan Läufer had the opportunity to present Realyze Ventures at the #ABE_Award Final 2024 last week.   With a clear focus on technological solutions in the #building cycle phases of construction and refurbishment as well as #buildingoperation, Realyze Ventures invests at the interface between the energy and real estate industries and thereby actively drives the #NetZero transformation.   Since 2017, the ABE_Award has been granted to particularly innovative and value-generating #startups in order to promote their innovative business ideas and present them to a broad audience in the #construction and #realestate industry within the AACHEN BUILDING EXPERTS innovation network. This year's #ABE_Award2024 is supported by Art-Invest Real Estate.   Congratulations to this year's winner: Orlando Kleineberg with Co-reactive. #RealyzeVentures #VC #VentureCapital

Globally, 75% of #buildings that will be standing by 2050 already exist. Why #retrofitting is the key measure available to drive meaningful impact, quickly:   According to the findings of the World Economic Forum's white paper “Transforming Energy Demand” in collaboration with PwC, #energy consumption for building #occupation accounts for around 70% of the energy consumed by buildings, in addition to the large building stock, which underlines the significant #potential of retrofitting the #builtenvironment.   But how can buildings be retrofitted at scale?   The white paper outlines actions for businesses and countries to improve energy management, #efficiency and #reduce #carbon intensity, highlighting commercially beneficial levers that can be implemented with existing #technologies to significantly impact the #transition.   Innovative solutions such as aedifion or Optiml are having an impact and driving the #decarbonization of buildings, which is further proof that existing technologies already have operational relevance today:   aedifion’s AI-based cloud platform reduces the energy consumption and operating costs of buildings in real time, improving the #sustainability and enabling significant savings.   Optiml's decarbonization and retrofitting software not only serves as an important tool to achieve #NetZero, but also as a comprehensive asset management solution that can be used to execute portfolio strategies and planning while ensuring returns. #RealyzeVentures #VC #VentureCapital

#Sweden's forward-thinking approach to building a sustainable future – insights into the country's thriving #PropTech & #ConTech scene:   PropTech Sweden, Invest in Skåne and Stockholm Business Region published a report about the future of green #construction and digital #realestate in Sweden, highlighting the unique characteristics of the Stockholm and Skåne region.   Despite an unstable global economy, Swedish startups continued to raise €4.7 billion in #investment in 2023, according to the report. Almost 75% of total #venturecapital investment was raised by #impactstartups, making Sweden #2 in Europe.   How does Sweden drive the adoption of new technologies? The country's dedication to #sustainability, #innovation and a robust digital infrastructure, as well as the aim of #carbonneutrality by 2045, have been driving growth in green construction and technology, promising lucrative opportunities for energy-efficient solutions and sustainable materials. Innovations are backed by the supportive regulatory framework and government incentives.   Thanks for the insights, Roger Tofft, Markus Magnell, Jonathan Herrlin, Konrad Szczęsny and others! #RealyzeVentures #VC

Applications are now open for the 2nd edition of the Global ESG Awards! Manfred Heid (Managing Partner BitStone Capital and Realyze Ventures fund) is part of the jury.   As the real estate industry continues to innovate, the #GlobalESGAwards 2025 will celebrate the companies and leaders driving the future of #sustainable #realestate. Established by EUBIN - European Building Innovation Network and MIPIM, the Awards recognize the dedication of companies (#PropTech, #CleanTech, #ConTech) and individuals in the #construction and real estate industry with regard to ESG, highlighting game-changing solutions that are transforming the industry.   🏆 Award Categories Include: - Compliancy Award: Best solution to comply with regulations - EcoBalance Award: Best solution for climate change & pollution - Aqua Biodiversity Award: Best solution for water and marine resources, biodiversity, and ecosystems - Resource Excellence Award: Best solution for resource use and circular economy - CommuniCare Impact Award: Best solution for affected communities, consumers, and end users - ESG Leadership Award: Best corporate ESG personality   Key Dates to Remember: 📅 Nomination Deadline: 31st January 2025 📅 Award Ceremony: Tuesday, 11th March 2025, at the Main Stage, MIPIM in Cannes   Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your innovations, expand your network, and contribute to the future of the real estate industry.   Let’s shape the future of real estate together!💡🌍   Wouter Truffino, Julia Arlt, Lars Sommerer, Roger Tofft, Sarah Maria Schlesinger, Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS #ESG #Sustainability #GlobalESGAwards #MIPIM #Innovation #Leadership #EUBIN

Congratulations to our portfolio company Vamo on expanding their Seed Round to over € 10 Million to help customers save billions in heating while empowering a green grid! 🎉 After raising € 3 million in 2023, Vamo has now additionally secured more than € 7 million in an oversubscribed seed extension round led by Extantia Capital and GET Fund. Realyze Ventures is also participating in the round together with the other existing investors caesar. and neosfer. Dr. Jan Ossenbrink, Co-Founder & CEO of Vamo emphasizes that they will "render heat pumps a no-brainer for mainstream customers, making it risk and burden-free for homeowners to switch to the cheapest form of heating." And meanwhile, customers earn money by stabilizing the power grid of the future. The new funding will enable #Vamo to "seize the Edison moment in green digital heating." The #startups rapid growth is evidence of the increasing demand for #sustainable #heating solutions. Vamo has developed a #software solution called #HeatOS to helps customers efficiently switch from oil and gas to a modern #heatpump system. Their Heat Fleet™ is the fastest-growing network of interconnected heat pumps and forms the backbone of a smart system that adapts to fluctuating energy demand and has the potential to save billions of euros by reducing the need for costly grid expansion and infrastructure costs. The fresh capital will be used to establish Vamo as a leading brand for green heating, scale its national partner network and further develop its digital service offering. Congrats to Dr. Jan Ossenbrink, Falk Hantl and Valentin Sawadski and to the entire Vamo team on this successful funding round! 🎉 #RealyzeVentures #VC #VentureCapital #SeedRound

The energy-efficiency retrofit market is expected to grow by 8% annually between 2024 and 2050, increasing from a $500 billion to a $3.9 trillion market, according to an analysis by McKinsey.   #McKinsey's data highlights the growing demand for key energy-saving solutions, particularly in #heating and #cooling systems, underlining the significant investment potential due to their ability to save energy.    #Technological #solutions streamline #energyefficiency in the #builtenvironment and thus create considerable market potential that can be leveraged.   Have a look at the innovative solutions in the Realyze Ventures portfolio: - Vamo accelerates the heating transition by making #heatpumps feasible and affordable for everyone. - Fuchs & Eule is a digital energy advisor for energy-efficient homes, providing customized #retrofit plans and advice to secure relevant government funding. #RealyzeVentures #VC #VentureCapital #Construction #RealEstate

#Automation in the #construction industry - a game changer! Patrick Zech (Head of Incubator, Kuka Systems GmbH) and Bernd Oswald (Co-Founder, GROPYUS AG) provided insights on their collaboration to launch #industrial production in the new GROPYUS Smart Factory at the third edition of #Rethink #RealEstate in Munich.   They highlighted comprehensive and individual automation solutions that address the #shortage of living space and enable the transformation to #NetZero.   Optimization of buildings through #digitalization of processes and automation: - Digital construction systems for efficient planning. - Scaling industrial production (e.g. the Gropyus Smart Factory) and automated modular house construction, e.g. from KUKA - Digital building operating systems that aim for cost efficiency through the “Ownership as a Service” model, as presented by Bernd Oswald   Cost and time savings can be achieved by leveraging this potential: - Innovative building systems reduce construction times by up to 50%, thanks to innovative #assembly systems, among others. - Smart Home functions deliver direct added value in new construction projects or for existing buildings, cutting #operatingcosts by up to 15% and #energycosts by up to 10%   BitStone Capital, Realyze Ventures and real PACE hosted the Rethink Real Estate 3.0 together in Munich to discuss the future of the construction and real estate industry with industry experts.   Many thanks for the great insights, Bernd Oswald and Patrick Zech! #RealyzeVentures #VC #VentureCapital

Let’s accelerate green innovation together! Realyze Ventures attends the IMPACT FESTIVAL 2024 as an #Investor Partner!   Our team members Akin Oezdemir and Marnix Roes are ready to explore groundbreaking ideas and meet exciting startups and co-investors who support #innovations that drive the #transformation of the #realestate and #construction industry.    The IMPACT FESTIVAL is Europe's largest B2B community for #sustainable innovation.   Will we see you there?   #ImpactFestival24! #createimpact #RealyzeVentures #VC

Congratulations to all winners of the APTI Award 2024 🎉   Sustainability: Optiml Construction: Sustainer Buy, sell & rent: Octoscreen  Digital Real Estate Marketing: EverReal Manage & Operate: Smartvatten | Understanding Water Best Startup - Corporate Cooperation: Moderan with MAINOR ULEMISTE AS Public Voting: Shadowmap with willhaben   As a member of the jury, our managing partner Manfred Heid examined innovative #technological #solutions from the international #realestate and #construction industry, selecting those with the highest impact and most distinctive #innovations.   A big thank you to everyone who took part and presented their innovations!    The APTI Award was initiated by the Austrian PropTech Initiative (apti). OTTO Immobilien, willhaben, BUWOG Group GmbH, TPA Austria, Storebox, Vienna Business Agency, DMV – della lucia medien & verlags GmbH, Immobilien Magazin, LEADERSNET Austria Copyright of the image: APTI #RealyzeVentures #VC #VentureCapital #APTI #APTIAward2024 #APTIAward

BitStone Capital and Realyze Ventures hosted together with real PACE the Rethink Real Estate 3.0 in Munich to discuss the future of the #construction and #realestate industry with industry experts.   Our event kicked off with a keynote on the topic of “Combining #Efficiency and #Sustainability: #Energy Solutions for the Companies of tomorrow” by Marvin Endres (Managing Director Commercial & Industrial Solutions at 1KOMMA5°).   What are the concrete opportunities for the real estate industry in the transition of the energy system?    Marvin Endres gave insights how #AI can help to minimize cost for energy and at the same time save CO2: - Marketplaces for CO2-neutral energy, heat and mobility decarbonize buildings (private and industrial) and reduce #energycosts by up to 80%, e.g. through climate-neutral heating with solar power. - AI-supported platforms can reduce labor costs by up to 50%. - And decentralized customer #powerplants connect all appliances to the energy market and control and optimize consumption, resulting in a reduction in electricity costs of up to 90 %. Finally, a business case presented the economic relevance that such a technology can already provide today.   Many thanks for the great insights, Marvin Endres!   Stay tuned for further insights into the presentations by Roland Becker, Patrick Zech and Bernd Oswald at this year's #RethinkRealEstate as well as the panel discussions on efficiency strategies for the refurbishment and operation of existing buildings and on the competition for innovation. #RealyzeVentures #BitStoneCapital #VC