AI platform Aether secures $2.5M Seed for rooftop solar panels

Aether, the cutting-edge platform for rooftop solar, has raised $2.5M in a seed funding round led by noa (formerly A/O), with participation from Y Combinator, Collab Fund, Amino Capital, and Climate Capital. The funding will be used to accelerate Aether’s expansion and introduce a native solar design tool tailored for the European market.

Aether was founded with a clear goal: to create technology that advances the deployment of rooftop solar and reduces global costs. The rooftop solar industry faces a number of significant challenges, including deceptive sales practices that erode consumer trust. Without transparent software solutions that reduce misleading financial arrangements and curtail high-pressure sales tactics, rooftop solar cannot reach its full potential.

Aether is developing an integrated platform that simplifies the entire solar workflow—from pre-sales and design to installation and home monitoring. After gathering insights from hundreds of installers, the

Aether’s AI platform offers an all-in-one tool for solar installers, addressing inefficiencies caused by fragmented apps used in the current solar workflow. Many installers rely on disjointed software that is costly, inefficient, creates gaps and is slow to implement. By offering a single flexible platform, Aether consolidates the entire process, saving time and reducing operational costs for installers who often operate with slim profit margins.

The platform is also designed to empower smaller installers, who typically struggle to innovate on their tech stack due to limited resources. The platform’s innovations, such as one-click solar design automation, are already showing significant value. Aether is on track to reach $1M in ARR (annual recurring revenue) just nine months after its initial launch.

One of Aether’s key innovations lies in its handling of "solar data"—data generated during pre-sales design and engineering, which is critical to the entire solar lifecycle. Unlike many platforms that require complex custom integrations, Aether’s deeply integrated system ensures a seamless experience for both installers and homeowners.

Zayne Sagar, Founder and CEO of Aether, said: “Our platform makes rooftop solar cheap and widely accessible. We’ve made exceptional progress as a team in scaling Aether since launching just nine months ago.This funding is a pivotal moment that will fuel our next wave of innovation as we continue to push the limits of what's possible in rooftop solar”