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I used to work in the HVAC industry before launching autarc. Would describe myself as a creative mind that loves building digital products.\n\nGet in touch: etienne@autarc.energy", "is_active": true, "linkedin_url": "https://linkedin.com/in/etienne-krause", "x_url": "", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/52b8a09f348885f7c08ffbcda92c0be81dee015d.jpg" }, { "user_id": 1387704, "full_name": "Thies Hansen", "title": "Founder/COO", "founder_bio": "Co-Founder and COO of autarc. Previously worked at a logistics company within process optimizations, later switched to work in startups and VC - helping installers to install more heat pumps is much more fun though.", "is_active": true, "linkedin_url": "https://linkedin.com/in/thies-hansen", "x_url": "", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/2ec14a90b9dfd9665a13d4bbb43119e45074329e.jpg" }, { "user_id": 397954, "full_name": "Marius Seufzer", "title": "Founder/CTO", "founder_bio": "CTO @autarc.\nPreviously Lead iOS Engineer @Sameday Health and built Passkeys for Apple.", "is_active": true, "linkedin_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/marius-seufzer", "x_url": "", "avatar_thumb_url": "https://bookface-images.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/avatars/a13d39088e8b4181c3e8e1653c03fbb47a4735e5.jpg" } ], "jobs": [], "news": [], "launches": [ { "id": 83857, "title": "šŸ” autarc - The OS for heat pump installers", "tagline": "We help HVAC installers in Europe to sell and design heat pumps.", "body": "**TL;DR:** We are live in Germany with 380 customers and a 7-digit ARR. Our software empowers installers to shift away from oil and gas, focusing instead on heat pump installations. Check out our website: [www.autarc.energy](http://www.autarc.energy)\n\nā€”\n\nHey YC! Etienne, Thies and Marius here from autarc! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼\n\n\n\n# **šŸ˜¤Ā Ā The Problem**\n\nDid you know that 30 % of Europeā€™s CO2 emissions come from heating buildings with fossil fuels? autarc is at the forefront of addressing this environmental challenge.\n\nAchieving a CO2-neutral life starts with a heat pump installationā€”it's the most efficient and sustainable alternative available. Yet, at the current installation speed, it will take over 100 years to replace the last gas or oil boiler in Europe.\n\nEtienne encountered this problem after nearly four years in the HVAC industry. Initially, we spoke with almost 80 firms to fully understand their challenges. It turns out installers would love to focus on heat pumps, but they lack the skills and tools to meet the overwhelming demand. These small, fragmented businesses across Europe struggle with scaling their processes and securing growth financing. On top of that, regulatory changes require them to manually capture hundreds of data points, leading to **60 % of installation costs** being attributed to **labor** and **process inefficiencies**.\n\n# **šŸ˜Ā The Solution**\n\nWith autarc, we are building an operating system (OS) for heat pump installers. Our software enables installers to capture hundreds of data points in minutes rather than hours and provides them with everything they need in one place: system design, offer creation, financing options, subsidies, and mandatory reports. By leveraging LiDAR technology and AI, we reduce the overall project time for heat pump installations by 50 %.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=83857&key=user_uploads/395990/733c46ea-69da-43dd-b604-9bc85328d5cd)\n\n**How it works:** We standardize the pre-installation process, utilizing up to 800+ data points per property. This reduces time wasted on leads that donā€™t convert by 80% and frees up installer capacity. Our customers tell us that they save up to 20 hours per installation with our solution.\n\n# **šŸ”Ā The Team**\n\nWith 15 full-time employees, we are building a European champion from our HQ in Berlin, Germany. Our talented team members have backgrounds in major tech companies, HVAC/solar businesses, and energy consulting. Our greatest asset is the close relationship we maintain with our customers, enabling us to co-develop the features they truly need.\n\n![uploaded image](/media/?type=post&id=83857&key=user_uploads/395990/611c01dc-3a98-41e2-ae50-d4b6fa54bafd)\n\n_From left to right, on the left image: _[_Marius_](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marius-seufzer)_, _[_Thies_](https://linkedin.com/in/thies-hansen)_, and _[_Etienne_](https://linkedin.com/in/etienne-krause)_._\n\n# šŸ’œĀ **The Ask**\n\nWe are looking for talent in almost every areaā€”from Sales to Frontend and ML Engineering. If you know anyone in the HVAC industry in Germany, weā€™d love an introduction.\n\nFeel free to drop us a message at [founders@autarc.energy](https://mailto:founders@autarc.energy) šŸ“§Ā and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/autarc-energy).", "url": "https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/LoX-autarc-the-os-for-heat-pump-installers", "votes": 57, "created_at": "2024-09-09T05:37:19.049Z" } ] } ]