Dutch energy startup HeatLeap secures €1M to bring gas-free heating to social housing: Know more

Tilburg-based HeatLeap, an energy startup, has raised €1M in funding to support its mission of transforming heating in the social housing sector. 

The investment round was led by Arket Ventures and supported by Rabobank, KplusV, Money Meets Ideas, Midpoint Brabant, Bas Snels, William Hermans, and Marco van Zand.

Capital utilisation

This funding will enable HeatLeap to scale its operations, beginning with a commercial rollout of its technology this summer at select housing corporations.

The fresh capital injection marks a critical milestone in HeatLeap’s growth trajectory. Having developed a system that eliminates gas reliance, reduces strain on the electricity grid, and addresses energy poverty, the company is now poised for broader implementation.

The investment will directly support:

• Commercial rollout of HeatLeap’s smart heating solution in social housing.
• Infrastructure development for upscaling the technology across multiple housing corporations.
• Operational expansion, focused on speed, feasibility, and measurable impact.

This phase will move the company from proof-of-concept into real-world deployment, transforming social housing units with sustainable, grid-conscious heat systems.

HeatLeap: Smart heat for a greener future

The Netherlands aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 60 per cent by 2030 and become climate-neutral by 2050. To support this transition, housing corporations face the task of upgrading single-family homes to use sustainable energy systems without extensive changes.

Founded in 2020, HeatLeap develops intelligent, climate-neutral heating systems for renovated homes.

The company’s iCV 1.0 system offers a gas-free heating alternative that can be installed quickly and with minimal disruption. The system uses existing pipes and radiators, a heat pump without an outdoor unit, and heat storage to provide home and water heating.

The modular system allows phased implementation, making it suitable for housing corporations managing multiple properties. Installation takes one day, and the system requires limited maintenance.

For residents, the system offers energy cost stability, simple operation, and space-saving installation in the attic. 

HeatLeap continues to develop its system with future upgrades like battery storage and smart grid integration, supporting broader energy goals.