Ephoca
Ephoca (rebranding to INNOVA) is a Beachwood, Ohio-based manufacturer of all-in-one AI-enabled heat pump systems with no outdoor unit, selling to hospitality, multifamily, commercial, and modular construction customers across North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersBeachwood, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ephoca does
Ephoca is a U.S.-based (Beachwood, Ohio) manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems specializing in all-in-one heat pump units that eliminate the need for an outdoor condenser. The company was founded in 2019 (with broader corporate history referenced to 2004) to introduce European-designed all-in-one heat pump technology to the North American market, and operated under the name INNOVA in the U.S. until a 2021 trademark settlement with Innovair required a rebrand to Ephoca; legal matters were resolved in 2026 and the company is returning to the INNOVA name globally. Its product portfolio comprises six AI-enabled heat pump systems: OKKI (an AI-driven adaptive airflow system), STONE Pro (a 100,000 BTU commercial water-source heat pump), OSMO Vertical (an inverter-driven fan coil with built-in Energy Recovery Ventilation), LOOP Vertical, and two AIO units (concealed rough-ins and floor-standing). A proprietary AI engine layers preference learning and predictive maintenance onto the hardware line.
The company sells primarily into four verticals — hospitality, multifamily residential, commercial buildings, and modular construction — with its go-to-market anchored on direct, event-driven engagement at industry trade shows such as the AHR Expo, where it launched its expanded portfolio in February 2026. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of these specialty HVAC units; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Ephoca holds multiple third-party certifications relevant to the commercial and efficiency-driven segments of the HVAC market, including AHRI performance certification, ENERGY STAR, Passive House Institute certification, and NEEP (Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships). The firm is privately held with 11–50 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, and no disclosed revenue figures, with operations currently focused on the North American market through its Beachwood, Ohio base.
Ephoca firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ephoca
- Legal name
- Ephoca
- Website
- https://ephoca.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ephoca (rebranding to INNOVA) is a Beachwood, Ohio-based manufacturer of all-in-one AI-enabled heat pump systems with no outdoor unit, selling to hospitality, multifamily, commercial, and modular construction customers across North America.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ephoca industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial HVAC and Heat Pump Systems
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC), Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)
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Where Ephoca is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Beachwood
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Ephoca business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel
Revenue model
- Heat Pump Hardware Sales: Sale of AI-powered heat pump systems including water-source heat pumps, architectural room units, and integrated climate control solutions for commercial and residential buildings
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Ephoca product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ephoca manufactures and sells AI-powered all-in-one heat pump systems with no outdoor unit, designed for hospitality, multifamily residential, commercial, and modular construction buildings. The product portfolio includes the OKKI AI-driven air jets system, STONE Pro commercial water-source heat pumps, OSMO Vertical fan coils with ERV, LOOP Vertical fan coils, and AIO concealed rough-in and floor-standing units. A proprietary AI engine personalizes comfort, optimizes energy use, and predicts maintenance across the lineup.
Product overview
Ephoca (rebranding to INNOVA) offers a portfolio of AI-powered heat pump systems featuring all-in-one units with no outdoor unit design. The product lineup includes six main products: OKKI (AI-driven adaptive airflow system), STONE Pro (100,000 BTU commercial water-source heat pump), OSMO Vertical (inverter-driven fan coil with built-in ERV), LOOP Vertical, and two AIO series units (concealed rough-ins and floor standing). These products target hospitality, multifamily, commercial, and modular construction sectors, unified by a proprietary AI engine that learns comfort preferences to optimize energy consumption and predict maintenance needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- OKKI
- STONE Pro
- OSMO Vertical
- LOOP Vertical
- AIO Concealed Rough-Ins
- AIO Floor Standing
Companies that use Ephoca
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Ephoca technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature5 records
Ephoca partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Ephoca competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mitsubishi Electric: Major manufacturer of ductless and VRF heat pump systems (CITY MULTI, Mr. Slim). Mitsubishi's variable-capacity inverter heat pumps overlap with Ephoca's inverter fan coils and AI-controlled comfort positioning in commercial and multifamily segments.
- Carrier Global: American HVAC giant (formerly United Technologies). Carrier's commercial heat pumps and water-source heat pump offerings compete with Ephoca's STONE Pro in commercial and hospitality deployments, where Carrier has deep specification relationships.
- Lennox International: American HVAC manufacturer with strong commercial and residential heat pump offerings. Lennox's recent push into cold-climate heat pumps and ENERGY STAR premium products competes with Ephoca's certified, efficiency-focused positioning in multifamily and modular construction.
- Trane Technologies: American HVAC leader offering commercial heat pumps, water-source units, and air handlers. Trane's Axiom and IntelliPak product lines are direct competitors to Ephoca's commercial fan coils and water-source heat pumps in hospitality and commercial buildings.
- Bosch Thermotechnology: Manufacturer of heat pumps (including geothermal and air-source) and HVAC systems with a strong European footprint similar to Ephoca's heritage. Bosch's residential and light commercial heat pumps overlap with Ephoca's target verticals.
- Daikin: Global HVAC leader and the world's largest heat pump manufacturer. Daikin's VRF and inverter heat pump systems directly compete with Ephoca's commercial water-source and inverter-driven fan coil products, particularly in hospitality and multifamily.
Direct peers
- Stiebel Eltron: German heat pump specialist with a strong European presence in residential and commercial heat pumps. Stiebel Eltron's product philosophy around high-efficiency, European-engineered heat pumps closely mirrors Ephoca's positioning, including Passive House compatibility.
- NIBE Energy Systems: Swedish heat pump manufacturer with a broad European product portfolio. NIBE's expansion into the North American market and focus on energy-efficient, AI/IoT-enabled heat pumps parallels Ephoca's U.S. growth strategy and target verticals.
- Vaillant Group: German heating and heat pump manufacturer with a major European installed base. Vaillant's recent push into air-source heat pumps and sustainability-aligned products positions it as a European peer expanding into similar decarbonization-driven verticals.
- Fujitsu General: Japanese manufacturer of ductless mini-split and VRF heat pump systems. Fujitsu's inverter-driven comfort systems compete most directly with Ephoca's OKKI AI-driven adaptive airflow and LOOP Vertical fan coil units in hospitality and multifamily.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses2 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ephoca social profiles
Digital presenceEphoca compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Ephoca financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Ephoca leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Ephoca funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ephoca M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ephoca
What does Ephoca do?
Ephoca manufactures and sells AI-powered all-in-one heat pump systems with no outdoor unit, designed for hospitality, multifamily residential, commercial, and modular construction buildings. The product portfolio includes the OKKI AI-driven air jets system, STONE Pro commercial water-source heat pumps, OSMO Vertical fan coils with ERV, LOOP Vertical fan coils, and AIO concealed rough-in and floor-standing units. A proprietary AI engine personalizes comfort, optimizes energy use, and predicts maintenance across the lineup.
Is Ephoca a public or private company?
Ephoca is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ephoca founded?
Ephoca was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ephoca based?
Ephoca is headquartered in Beachwood, United States, in the North America region.
How does Ephoca make money?
One revenue line is on record: heat Pump Hardware Sales.
Who are Ephoca's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mitsubishi Electric, Carrier Global, Lennox International, Trane Technologies, Bosch Thermotechnology and Daikin. Direct peers are Stiebel Eltron, NIBE Energy Systems, Vaillant Group and Fujitsu General.
Does Ephoca have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ephoca.
What industry is Ephoca in?
Ephoca's product category is Commercial HVAC and Heat Pump Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOANAD, Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration, with a secondary code of IMAHAKAC, Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment. Its NAICS code is 33341 and its SIC code is 3585.