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New momentum for 42watt: Obi acquires majority stake
Cleantech startup 42watt is taking its next growth step: Obi is acquiring a majority stake in Enovato GmbH, the owner of the Munich-based startup. With this move, 42watt secures access to millions of customers and drives the scaling of its digital one-stop-shop model for energy renovation.

42watt expands seed round again
The Munich cleantech startup 42watt is expanding its already oversubscribed seed financing by another mid-single-digit million amount.

Obi invests in 42watt
After a successful seed round in the summer, the Munich-based climate tech startup 42watt can look forward to another funding boost. Obi Squared, the corporate venture capital arm of the home improvement retailer, is investing an undisclosed amount in the company.

42watt raises multi-million seed funding
Munich-based climatetech startup 42watt has successfully completed a seed round worth several million euros. Lead investor is Contrarian Ventures, one of Europe’s leading climate tech funds.

42watt: “Making climate neutrality the standard in existing real estate”
42watt supports property owners with an online platform for energy-efficient renovations. The name of the startup, founded in 2021, derives from its goal of reducing energy consumption to below 42kWh per square meter. Jörg Überla, one of the three founders, presents his company in an interview.

Cleantech startup 42watt secures million-euro investment
42watt completes its pre-seed round with a seven-figure investment. The Munich-based cleantech startup supports property owners with energy-efficient renovations.