Observed Signal · Sep 11, 2026 · Funding · Source: Trending Topics (DACH/CEE Innovation & Tech) · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Furo Raises $4M Seed for Industrial Battery Storage Software
Munich-based startup Furo (formerly Lumera Energy) has raised a $4 million seed round to develop software that optimizes commercial and industrial battery storage systems. The round was led by New York-based TQ Ventures, with participation from Neo, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, and CDTM Venture Capital. Furo's platform forecasts electricity prices and weather to automate battery charging/discharging and energy trading, aiming to reduce customers' electricity costs by up to 40%. The company, founded by Lena Sophia Voß, Leonie Wagner, and Simon Wittner, targets the German and European market, selling through installers and utilities. Over 800 companies, including Deutsche Bahn, use the platform across 6,000 sites. The funding will support product development, European expansion, and hiring.
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- Furo raised $4 million in a seed round led by TQ Ventures.
- Furo's software forecasts energy prices and weather to optimize battery storage.
- The platform is used by over 800 companies across 6,000 sites in Germany and Europe.
- The company was founded in 2025 and rebranded from Lumera Energy to Furo.
- Investors include Neo, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, and CDTM Venture Capital.
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