Flotier is building the category that connects the gap between solar-only decentralised energy and a genuinely energy-independent building. Validated technology, a large addressable market, and no credible incumbent yet.
Buildings account for roughly 30% of global final energy demand and over 50% of global electricity consumption — and building electricity use grew by more than 600 TWh in 2024 alone. Solar covers part of that; Flotier is built for the part solar can't reach.
Flotier is framed as a complementary rooftop generation layer, not a replacement for utility-scale wind or solar — it doesn't need to beat solar, it needs to make rooftop generation more complete.
TAM: global annual solar investment (2025), used as the closest adjacent CAPEX pool. SAM: EU+US annual solar investment proxy. SOM: Flotier's 2029 obtainable revenue plan (8,032 units at €7,560 ASP).
EU policy is actively pushing decentralised, on-site renewable generation across commercial buildings.
Volatile grid prices are making on-site generation economically compelling for building owners.
4,000+ hours of R&D and 600+ CFD simulations have reached a patent-protected, pilot-stage design.
From founding to a patent-protected design with pilots underway, in under four years.
Initial research into urban wind behaviour and the limitations of traditional turbines.
Founded in the Czech Republic; first turbine prototype developed for rooftop installation. Rebranded to Flotier in 2026.
4,000+ hours of R&D; 600+ CFD simulations across design variants.
Aerodynamic testing and validation in controlled wind tunnel conditions.
Pitched via CzechInvest's Technologická Inkubace startup programme in Prague.
Granted in the Czech Republic; a second patent filed with an EU-wide process underway.
Won the Pitch Contest at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, exhibiting at Czech House alongside 50+ Czech companies.
Nominated by the Central Bohemian Innovation Center (SIC); won the audience People's Choice Award and a jury award for technological potential.
Czech Republic pilot installing now; Slovakia, Sardinia and Poland planned within three months.
Moving from pilots into serial manufacturing via distributor and installer partners.
Pre-orders
Lead pipeline
Countries showing interest
Strategic distribution partners
Pilot projects — 1 installing now (Czech Republic), 3 more planned within three months (Slovakia, Sardinia, Poland)
Raised to date
Winner, Pitch Contest at SXSW 2026 (Austin, Texas) · People's Choice & jury award, Ynovate Fest 2026 — judged against international and Czech-Slovak startup fields respectively. See Press for coverage and details.
One patent granted in the Czech Republic. A second Czech patent is under review, with an EU-wide filing process underway.
Validated to date through CFD simulation (600+ runs); independent physical wind tunnel testing not yet scheduled.
In-house tooling for evaluating rooftop wind resource and unit placement — built on the same simulation data used in product development.
600+ CFD simulations across design variants — a growing proprietary dataset that improves each product iteration.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Production cost per unit | €4,800 |
| ASP (average selling price) per unit | €7,560 |
| Gross profit per unit | €2,760 |
| Gross margin per unit | 36.5% |
| Annual output per unit (reference range) | 298–2,409 kWh/year, 6–20 m/s |
| Payback period / IRR for building owners | tbc — depends on final installed price, not yet confirmed |
Pricing above is Windees/Flotier's manufacturer price to distributors — it excludes distributor margin and installation cost, which determine the final price to a building owner. A full multi-year revenue model is available in the investor pack on request.
16 years across business, technology, retail, and B2B. Focused on commercialization, partnerships, and market development.
20 years in 3D CAD, simulation, and product engineering. Certified SOLIDWORKS Elite Applications Engineer.
15+ years in IT, cybersecurity, and B2B/B2C distribution. Turns technical capability into commercial execution.
Advisors and institutional support include Josef Kuchta, Liliana Unachukwu, angel investor Silvie Kriva, CzechInvest, ČVUT Prague, the Central Bohemian Innovation Center (SIC), IDIADA, and Dassault Systèmes / SOLIDWORKS.