Aether, a San Francisco, CA-based cutting-edge platform for rooftop solar, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding 

Investors 

The round was led by noa (formerly A/O), with participation from Y Combinator, Collab Fund, Amino Capital, and Climate Capital. 

noa is a venture capital firm based in London, UK, that invests in pioneering founders and breakthrough technologies that decarbonize the built world. Founded in 2019, the firm focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, energy, mobility, climate, and the environment. 

Aether Use of Funds 

The funding will accelerate Aether's expansion and support the launch of a native solar design tool tailored to the European market. 

About Aether 

Founded in 2023 by Shelby Bons and Zayne Sagar, Aether offers an AI-powered, end-to-end platform designed to streamline and optimize the rooftop solar industry by simplifying the workflow for solar installers. The platform integrates the entire process, from pre-sales and design to installation and home monitoring. Aether is also developing technology that allows homeowners to purchase rooftop solar systems with a single click, ensuring the installed system matches the description at the point of sale. Currently focusing on the U.S. and Europe, Aether aims to scale globally, providing its technology works seamlessly across different regions. 

Funding Details 

Company: Aether Energy Inc. 

Raised: $2.5M 

Round: Seed 

Funding Date: October 2024 

Lead Investor: noa 

Additional Investors: Y Combinator, Collab Fund, Amino Capital, Climate Capital 

Company Website: https://www.aethernrg.com/  

Software Category: AI Solar Installation Workflow Solution

Source: Aimee Soulsby