HERO Software started in 2020 in Hanover, Germany, to help fight climate change.
Dr. Michael Kessler and Philipp Lyding founded the company. Dr Kessler, who studied solar energy and cares about the environment, teamed up with Lyding to tackle CO2 emissions.
They focused first on the building sector, a major source of carbon dioxide in Germany.
HERO Software promoted sustainable technologies like solar cells and heat pumps.
This Software uses renewable energy technologies to reduce fossil fuel use and harmful emissions.
Dr Kessler and Lyding believed making these technologies affordable and easier to use could greatly help in fighting climate change.
Their goal was not only to protect the environment but also to help businesses adopt sustainable practices that benefit both nature and their operations.
Helping workers in Europe
HERO Software found that tradespeople, like plumbers and electricians, faced challenges adopting sustainable technologies.
According to the Techcrunch website, They focused on helping these small businesses operate more efficiently.
Their platform now helps tradespeople schedule jobs, manage projects, communicate with customers, and handle payments.
HERO Software has over 20,000 users in the DACH region, showing its importance in the trade sector.
Growing and helping in the DACH Region
There remains much growth opportunity for HERO Software in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The last decade has been a period of significant growth for the company.
They assist small and medium trade enterprises by enhancing their operations.
Their platform facilitates communication with customers as well as project planning and payment processing.
This saves time and ensures that business operations are effective.
They also concentrate on the concept of sustainability, which is equally valuable in building construction.
HERO endorses green technologies such as solar energy and heat pump systems.
This assists tradespeople to decrease their footprint while at the same time enhancing the way that they operate.
Standing out in a growing market
While there is competition in North America such as Jobber and ServiceTitan, HERO Software has carved a niche for itself in Europe.
It targets tradespeople and their small businesses in particular.
This approach has enabled HERO to provide comprehensive solutions that squarely address the problems that tradesmen in Europe encounter.
Investment and plans for expansion
According to the Tech.EU Website, recently, HERO Software closed its Series B round with €40 million, co-led by Eight Roads Ventures and Cusp Capital.
This investment indicates that there is a belief in HERO’s capacity to increase and diversify.
The funding will also allow the company to move outside the DACH region and into countries such as Poland, France, and the Netherlands.
Similar to its operations in Germany, this expansion seeks to leverage similar opportunities in other European markets.
Growing across Europe
As for the plans, HERO Software is aimed at expanding the positive influence of its software throughout Europe.
Specifically, Dr. Kessler and his team plan to expand their platform to more countries the same way they were able to in Germany.
HERO Software wants to help workers and leaders in construction and building maintenance across Europe use new technology and eco-friendly ideas.
HERO Software shows that when a small company cares about the environment, it helps businesses grow sustainably.
They continue to support tradespeople and promote eco-friendly practices in Europe.
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