Copenhagen, Denmark, August 28, 2025
News Summary
Copenhagen startup Acembee has raised €1.2 million to accelerate its AI-powered energy monitoring and compliance platform for construction sites. The funding, led by a Stockholm early-stage VC with participation from Kiilto Ventures and angels, will be used to boost AI capabilities, speed customer onboarding and expand sales across Europe. The platform collects data from smart meters, bills and on-site sensors to automate reporting, generate LCA outputs and highlight energy waste. Customers report average site energy reductions of around 40%, helping contractors meet tightening national and EU emissions rules.
Acembee raises €1.2 million to scale AI energy‑compliance platform across Europe
Fast facts
Company: Acembee ApS — based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 2022.
Amount raised: €1.2 million (reported also as DKK 9 million).
Lead investor: node.vc of Stockholm. Other backers include Kiilto Ventures and a group of angel investors.
Purpose of funds: improve AI capabilities, speed up customer onboarding, and enter new European markets.
What happened — topline
A Copenhagen startup that builds software to monitor and report energy use at construction sites has secured €1.2 million in external investment. The round was led by an early‑stage Stockholm VC and included a corporate investor known for backing climate‑positive projects in the built environment, together with angel investors. The funds are earmarked to strengthen the company’s artificial intelligence, bring more contractors onto the platform faster, and expand sales and support across Europe.
Why this matters now
The investment comes as regulators tighten rules on construction emissions. In Denmark, new national climate rules set a cap on CO₂ emissions during construction at 1.5 kg CO₂e/m²/year. That strengthens the need for contractors to collect and report site energy data accurately and quickly. The platform aims to replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with a single interface that captures real‑time data and automates required reporting.
How the product works
The company offers a AI‑powered energy monitoring & compliance platform designed for the construction industry. It gathers information from smart meters, utility bills, and on‑site sensors, then analyses that data to produce lifecycle assessment (LCA) reports and other compliance documentation. The platform can generate multiple report formats used by project teams and regulators and highlights where energy is being wasted so contractors can take action.
Operational impact for contractors
Customers using the platform have reportedly cut energy use on sites by about 40% on average, while still meeting on‑site needs like heated worker cabins and tool containers. The software delivers real‑time monitoring, automated reporting, and a single dashboard that replaces multiple spreadsheets and manual processes. This reduces time spent on documentation and makes it easier to stay within emissions caps.
Traction and go‑to‑market
The startup has already signed several major contractors and is preparing for wider rollout across Europe. The focus of the new capital is to expand the team that builds and trains AI models, speed up onboarding so new clients can start reporting faster, and build local presence in target markets.
Investors and strategic fit
The lead investor is an early‑stage firm based in Stockholm with a stated focus on technology teams across the Nordic and Baltic region. The corporate backer is the venture arm of a Finnish chemicals company that focuses on innovations for the built environment and climate‑positive solutions. Investor support is expected to bring both capital and sector experience as the company scales.
Regulatory context
New European and national rules are increasing documentation demands for construction projects. Automated data collection and reporting tools are becoming more important as governments raise transparency and emissions standards. The platform positions itself to help contractors comply with these rules, including the Danish CO₂ cap.
Bottom line
The funding round supplies fresh capital to a small ConTech startup building tools to make construction sites more energy efficient and easier to audit. The business case rests on reducing manual work, cutting site energy use, and helping contractors meet tightening climate rules as the company moves from early traction to broader European growth.
FAQ
What does Acembee do?
Acembee builds an AI‑driven platform that collects energy data from meters, bills, and sensors at construction sites, analyses it, and automates compliance reporting and lifecycle assessment output.
How much was raised and when?
The company raised €1.2 million (reported also as DKK 9 million) in funding announced in August 2025.
Who invested?
The round was led by a Stockholm‑based early‑stage VC. Additional capital came from Kiilto Ventures and a group of angel investors.
What will the funds be used for?
Funds will be used to enhance AI capabilities, speed customer onboarding, and expand into new markets across Europe.
What compliance rules does the platform support?
The platform automates compliance tasks tied to national and European climate rules, including tools to help meet a Danish construction emissions cap of 1.5 kg CO₂e/m²/year.
What benefits do contractors see?
Contractors report faster documentation, a single dashboard instead of multiple spreadsheets, and energy reductions averaging around 40% while maintaining operational needs on site.
Where is the company based and when was it founded?
Acembee ApS is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was founded in 2022.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Acembee ApS |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Funding | €1.2 million / DKK 9 million, announced August 2025 |
| Lead investor | Stockholm-based early-stage VC |
| Other investors | Kiilto Ventures, angel investors |
| Use of funds | AI development, customer onboarding, European expansion |
| Platform purpose | Automate energy monitoring and compliance reporting for construction sites |
| Data sources | Smart meters, utility bills, on-site sensors |
| Analytics/output | LCA reports and energy‑saving recommendations |
| Regulatory target | Danish construction emissions cap of 1.5 kg CO₂e/m²/year |
| Reported impact | Average energy reductions around 40% while retaining site operations |
| Website | acembee.com |
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Additional Resources
- TheSaaSNews: Acembee raises €1.2M
- Wikipedia: Acembee
- EU-Startups: Danish ConTech startup Acembee raises €1.2M
- Google Search: Acembee funding
- SiliconCanals: Acembee secures €1.2M
- Google Scholar: construction site energy monitoring
- CoinTurk Finance: Acembee secures funding
- Encyclopedia Britannica: construction emissions
- Acembee: Official website
- Google News: Acembee
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