Kraftblock
11 known investors
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Ottounlockedknows Christian Gebhardt · together at Siemens AG (overlapped)
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Kraftblock develops thermal energy storage systems based on a nanoparticle composite storage material, offering stationary and mobile solutions for decarbonizing industrial heat and cogeneration. The technology is aimed at industries seeking to replace fossil-fuel-based heat with renewable energy.
Founders & leadership
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Martin SchichtelCEO & Co-founder
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Susanne KöniginCEA & Co-founderShe brings experience from financial leadership and governance roles, including CFO positions, banking, controlling, and risk management across corporate and Family Office environments.
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Christian GebhardtinCOOChristian Gebhardt is COO of Kraftblock, which develops thermal energy storage systems using nanoparticle composite materials for industrial decarbonization. He has a background in operations, business development, and organizational leadership.
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Florent BauduinCCOFlorent Baudu is CCO of Kraftblock and has 25 years of experience spanning research and technical sales across multiple industries.
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Wim JanssenSVP Energy Services
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Karsten DieckhoffinVP EngineeringKarsten Dieckhoff holds a General Management degree from Harvard Business School and studied Systems Design Management at MIT. He brings experience in project and operations management, product development, technology strategy, and energy sector work across oil and gas and renewable infrastructure projects.
Investors · 11
Freigeist Capital✓ verifiedBonn · $550K – $2.2M
TechEnergy Ventures✓ verifiedBuenos Aires
Finindus✓ verifiedZwijnaarde · $540K – $5.4M
Future Industry Ventures✓ verifiedSenningerberg · $2.2M – $11M
Shell Ventures✓ verifiedLondon
Berliner Volksbank VenturesBerlin · $550K – $2.8M
RedstoneBerlin · $500K – $2.5M
SBI Ventures Europe GmbHBerlin
Tane Fund$300K – $3M
Also in the syndicate · 2
A&G Energy Transition Tech FundMoore Strategic Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries BAug 2023 · 5 sources
Shell Ventures (lead), A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund, Finindus, Future Industry Ventures, Moore Strategic Ventures, TechEnergy Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kraftblock do?
- Kraftblock develops thermal energy storage systems based on a nanoparticle composite storage material, offering stationary and mobile solutions for decarbonizing industrial heat and cogeneration. The technology is aimed at industries seeking to replace fossil-fuel-based heat with renewable energy.
- Who founded Kraftblock?
- Kraftblock was founded by Martin Schichtel, Susanne König.
- Who are Kraftblock's investors?
- Kraftblock's investors include Freigeist Capital, TechEnergy Ventures, Finindus, Future Industry Ventures, Shell Ventures, Berliner Volksbank Ventures, Redstone, SBI Ventures Europe GmbH and 1 more.