Founded in Hanover in 2020 by Dr. Michael Kessler and Philipp Lyding, HERO Software targets small and mid-sized trade businesses such as plumbers, carpenters, photovoltaic installers and electricians. Its cloud platform covers the entire workflow: lead generation, project planning, on-site task management, invoicing and payments. Originally conceived to accelerate the installation of solar panels and heat pumps as a way to combat climate change, the product has evolved into a comprehensive operating system for tradespeople. The company reports 20,000 users across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. HERO positions itself as the European counterpart to North American players like ServiceTitan and Jobber. With fresh capital, the team plans to expand into Poland, France and the Netherlands, regions it believes lag Germany in software adoption among trades. The founders frame the company’s mission around reducing CO₂ emissions by removing bottlenecks in the building sector’s energy transition.

Total raised

$47M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Jul 2024