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Skysun is your turnkey solar partner. We install photovoltaic panels on your roof, parking, or land at no cost to you, providing green electricity at a fixed competitive price.
Skysun has raised $19.0M across 1 funding round.
Skysun has raised $19.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Skysun has raised $19.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Skysun's investors include Andera Partners.
Skysun has raised $19.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $19.0M Series A in September 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | $19M Series A | — | Andera Partners | Announced |
Skysun is a solar energy company specializing in third-party investment models that enable businesses and individuals to adopt solar power without upfront costs. Operating primarily in Europe (e.g., Belgium and Brussels via skysun.be and hellosun.brussels), it finances, installs, maintains, and sells electricity from solar panels at a 30% discount compared to grid prices, aligning incentives through revenue tied to panel production[1][4]. Clients save on energy bills and reduce carbon footprints, while Skysun handles long-term maintenance; it serves both B2B and B2C markets with a mission to finance Europe's energy transition and empower sustainable development[1][4]. With 11-50 employees, it focuses on decentralizing energy production for accessibility[4][5].
Skysun was founded by co-founders Arthur and Léopold, driven by a desire to make solar energy easy and accessible amid global warming challenges like rising oceans and urban air pollution[4]. The idea emerged to address barriers such as high costs, complexity, and risks in solar adoption, combining client properties (roofs, land, parking) with Skysun's photovoltaic expertise for shared benefits[1][4]. As a Certified B Corporation (Skysun Holding SRL), it emphasizes aligned objectives and long-term viability, with early focus on B2B (skysun.be) and B2C (hellosun.brussels) activities in Europe[1].
(Note: Distinct from unrelated entities like Skysun Technology (Hongkong) in digital receivers[2] or U.S.-based Skysun, LLC in heliostat solar collectors[3].)
Skysun rides the global shift to renewables, capitalizing on Europe's aggressive decarbonization targets and rising energy costs that make discounted solar attractive[1][4]. Timing aligns with urgency around climate challenges—e.g., emissions reduction needs amid energy demand—positioning it to decentralize production and counter grid reliance[4]. Market forces like policy incentives for solar and B Corp-aligned impact investing favor its model, influencing the ecosystem by lowering adoption barriers for SMEs and households, accelerating energy autonomy in urbanizing regions[1][4].
Skysun is poised for expansion as solar costs drop and EU green mandates intensify, potentially scaling B2B partnerships and geographic reach beyond Belgium/Brussels. Trends like energy autonomy and corporate sustainability reporting will propel demand for its no-capex model, evolving its influence toward broader photovoltaic financing. This positions Skysun to shine in Europe's energy transition, making solar as straightforward as the sun itself[4].
