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zolar

Supplier of small-scale solar systems

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201-500 employees
  • B2C
  • Energy
  • Environmental
Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany

Company mission

To create a livable earth for all humans with the help of renewable energies.

35% female employees

58% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

The demand for green energy is soaring. Across Europe, homes are now being heated and powered by green, more sustainable energy sources and it’s something that is here to stay. However, until Zolar, installing residential solar systems was a logistical and regulatory headache for any eco-conscious homeowner.

​​Zolar is a digital platform for individual solar solutions tailored to the needs of modern homeowners for green energy. With a completely digital shopping experience, the greentech startup offers easy and digital access to photovoltaics - democratising the energy source in a unique way.

The company is now focused on meeting soaring demand for solar services which means expanding its impressive Craftship Partner Network to 3000 craft businesses by 2025.

The startup is well positioned to overcome the major hurdles constraining the residential solar industry currently: consumer perception being based in outdated early 2000s misinformation and the complexity of making a purchase. If it can shape the market in this way, it has the potential to make a huge impact on the world and become a very valuable company indeed.

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Freddie

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Benefits

  • Dog policy: Bring your own dog - A variety of four-legged feel-good managers provide natural entertainment in the office and enjoy the attention of their two-legged colleagues
  • Company pension plan: Live well tomorrow - A world worth living in is a matter close to our hearts, which is why we offer our employees support in their private retirement planning with the help of responsible providers
  • Zolar Academy & CPD budget: Stay inquisitive - The zolar Academy offers you interesting presentations and insights into different fields (of work) every month. Speaking of interesting insights: an annual CPD budget means you can take a deep dive into topics that both interest you and further your career
  • 100% remote working possible: Stay flexible - Whether you want to save yourself the commute to work or want to see your colleagues in person – you are free to choose how many days you work remotely or in the office.
  • Mental health & yoga: Stay healthy - your mental and physical health is a matter close to our hearts. In addition to a mental health programme, we also offer free yoga sessions and a discounted M membership at Urban Sports Club
  • Remote work equipment: Ready for work - We want you to be able to work as well at home as you can in the office, so we provide you with a one-off budget to purchase a desk, chair or monitor for your remote work

Company values

  • Climate Activists - We actively work on climate protection. As a team. Everyday
  • Growth Mindset - We yearn for growth
  • Strong Together - Together we are working towards the same goal. Differences make us stronger
  • Information Matters - We respect each other in discussion. The strongest argument wins
  • New Paths - By offering a digital solution to climate protection, we are part of the renewable energy revolution
  • Now More Than Ever - Instead of giving up, we go the extra mile

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

May 2022

$105.3m

SERIES C

Mar 2022

$21.1m

LATE VC

Total funding: $230.6m

Leadership

Previously worked as a Senior Project Manager at Hanwha Q Cells, a prominent ClimateTech startup. Also worked in commercial roles at Soventix Canada.

Endorsements

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Opportunities to learn (2)

Nice people (2)

My opinions are valued (2)

Supportive management (1)

Growing fast (1)

Fair compensation (1)