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13 June 2025

We've secured €1 million to revolutionize financing for your home's energy upgrades.

Even as prices fall for sustainable technologies such as heat pumps and solar panels, the upfront cost still puts these crucial upgrades out of reach for countless homeowners.Tackling this head-on, Prêts has secured €1 million in funding to break down these financial barriers, making energy-efficient home improvements universally accessible.Our platform not only simplifies financing but also ensures that these investments will not increase homeowners' monthly energy bills, ensuring upgrades are financially neutral and beneficial.

Advancing a Just Transition

Supported by Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland , Rubio Impact Ventures , Rockstart and top industry angels, this funding propels us towards the launch of our MVP with premier Dutch partners. Our integrated services are designed to make sustainable living practical, financially viable, and beneficial from an energy savings perspective.

Our Mission

Supported by Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland , Rubio Impact Ventures , Rockstart and top industry angels, this funding propels us towards the launch of our MVP with premier Dutch partners. Our integrated services are designed to make sustainable living practical, financially viable, and beneficial from an energy savings perspective.

  • Simplifying the Financing Process: We clearly display potential financial returns and savings from eco-friendly home improvements directly within energy retailer platforms.
  • Providing Embedded Financial Solutions: Our tools help customers navigate the complex financing landscape, securing the best options for their sustainable investments, and ensuring these are energy bill neutral.
  • Promoting Healthy Household Finances: By aligning investment costs with energy savings, we ensure that homeowners are not just investing in sustainability but are also maintaining a healthy financial household.

Learn more about our commitment to transform home energy solutions into a widespread reality at https://www.prets.io/.

About Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland

The Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland is an initiative of the Province of Noord-Holland, University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, and Sanquin. The fund supports entrepreneurs in the province of Noord-Holland in financing innovations in the Proof-of-Concept phase by offering convertible loans. Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland manages two funds: one for innovative startups, backed by the RVO, and one for academic startups, supported by EFRO. www.innovatiefondsnoordholland.nl.

About Rubio

Rubio is a venture capital fund investing in world-changing entrepreneurs who unite powerful impact with a scalable commercial business.About RockstartRockstart is an early stage investor that empowers purpose-driven founders across three domains: Energy, AgriFood and Emerging Technologies.