Entrepreneur Launches Pre-Seed Round for Heat Pump Service Startup

Amy Mooney has launched a £250,000 pre-seed investment round for her startup **** Cuva, which offers a subscription-based service for heat pump maintenance, including automated bookings, remote monitoring, and AI-powered support. This venture comes in response to the Future Homes Standard introduced in May 2025, which bans gas boilers in new homes and mandates heat pumps as a low-carbon alternative, driving demand for reliable servicing. With targets of 600,000 heat pump installations annually by 2028 and substantial government grants, the market for heat pump aftercare is expected to grow significantly. Industry experts back the startup, highlighting its clarity of model, sector knowledge, and the critical timing amid increasing decarbonization efforts. Additionally, other startup funding activities include NYC companies Oh Norman! and Hootology raising $2.08M and $1.1M respectively, reflecting robust early-stage investment trends. Meanwhile, discussions in African venture capital emphasize the need for localized evaluation models rather than imported frameworks, underscoring the evolving global startup ecosystem.