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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.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

MSMartin Schichtel
Martin SchichtelCEO & Co-founder
SKSusanne König
Susanne KönigCEA & Co-founderShe brings experience from financial leadership and governance roles, including CFO positions, banking, controlling, and risk management across corporate and Family Office environments.
CGChristian Gebhardt
Christian GebhardtCOOChristian 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.
FBFlorent Baudu
Florent BauduCCOFlorent Baudu is CCO of Kraftblock and has 25 years of experience spanning research and technical sales across multiple industries.
WJWim Janssen
Wim JanssenSVP Energy Services
KDKarsten Dieckhoff
Karsten DieckhoffVP 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 · 12

Freigeist Capital✓ confirmed by KraftblockBonn · $550K – $2.2M

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TechEnergy Ventures✓ confirmed by KraftblockBuenos Aires

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Future Industry Ventures✓ confirmed by KraftblockSenningerberg · $2.2M – $11M

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Shell Ventures✓ confirmed by KraftblockLondon

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Berliner Volksbank Ventureslisted by Berliner Volksbank VenturesBerlin · $550K – $2.8M

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Redstonelisted by RedstoneBerlin · $500K – $2.5M

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SBI Ventures Europe GmbHlisted by SBI Ventures Europe GmbHBerlin

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Tane Fundlisted by Tane Fund$300K – $3M

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Third Derivativelisted by Third Derivative

Also in the syndicate · 2

A&G Energy Transition Tech FundMoore Strategic Ventures

Funding

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In the news

German startup Kraftblock raises €20 million Series B to combat climate crisis through its thermal storage tech | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Aug 2023Kraftblock Raises €20M in Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · Aug 2023

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 Finindus, Freigeist Capital, TechEnergy Ventures, Future Industry Ventures, Shell Ventures, Berliner Volksbank Ventures, Redstone, SBI Ventures Europe GmbH and 2 more.