Berlin-based Smalt, a training academy and tech platform for the green energy installation industry, has raised €8m in seed funding led by proptech VC noa, formerly A/O PropTech. Existing investors including General Catalyst and Owl Ventures also participated in the round.
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September 16, 2024
Exclusive: General Catalyst-backed green energy installer training startup Smalt raises €8m
The Berlin-based green energy installation and training startup is expanding into commercial amid a tough solar market
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