Offenburg-based HyperHeat, a German startup focused on creating zero-carbon industrial heat using renewable energy, has raised €3.5M in funding. The company will use the funds to develop and test its first industrial products, which are set to launch by 2025.
The investment was led by Amadeus APEX Technology Fund, with support from Finindus, Possible Ventures, E44 Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Fellows, and several business angels.
Wolfgang Neubert, General Partner at APEX Ventures, says, “The HyperHeat founding team combines a rare blend of technical brilliance and strategic vision that sets them apart in the industrial decarbonisation space. We’re confident their solution will play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and driving sustainable industrial growth.”
Hans Maenhout, Investment Director at Finindus, adds, “More than 60 per cent of the industry’s energy is required in the form of heat. Much of this is high-temperature heat generated by burning fossil fuels.”
“The cutting-edge technology of HyperHeat allows decarbonising the demand for heat at well over 1000 °C, even up to 2000 °C. This electric heater technology offers a unique value proposition in terms of cost and durability, ideally suited for heavy industries.”
HyperHeat aims to power industries toward zero carbon emissions
Heavy industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals account for over 25 per cent of global CO2 emissions, largely due to the high temperatures required in their production processes. These sectors face significant challenges in reducing emissions.
To address these challenges, HyperHeat is developing a technology for emission-free, high-temperature heating to help decarbonise these industries.
Founded in 2023 by Dr. Lars Amsbeck and Frederick Lessmann, the company’s low-cost, electrically-powered heater can reach up to 2000°C using oxide ceramics, providing a drop-in replacement for natural gas burners. When powered by renewable electricity, this solution offers a cost-efficient way to retrofit high-temperature processes in steel, cement, and chemicals.
“Our goal is to bring a transformative and economical solution to industrial heat generation that accounts for nearly 16 per cent of global CO2 emissions,” says Dr.-Ing. Lars Amsbeck, co-founder and co-CEO of HyperHeat.
Frederick Lessmann, co-founder and co-CEO of HyperHeat adds, “We’re not just reducing emissions—we’re providing a practical, scalable, and most importantly economical solution for industrial companies facing increasing carbon regulations and market pressure.”
“Our electric heater can retrofit existing furnaces and reach flame-like temperatures with unprecedented efficiency and durability.”
Capital utilisation
HyperHeat claims to be a key player in the power-to-heat movement aimed at decarbonising fossil fuel-dependent industries.
The company plans to use the funds to expand its R&D efforts and deploy its high-temperature heating technology in collaboration with pilot customers.
HyperHeat’s solution aligns with global clean energy goals, and the company aims to become a leader in renewable industrial heat and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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