getAir

What getAir does

getAir GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of decentralized residential ventilation systems with heat recovery, headquartered in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company designs and produces its full product range at a single Made in Germany facility, employing 51-100 people and selling through a network of 25 sales partner locations across 20 European countries, supplemented by direct sales and certified installation partners (plumbers, heating installers, electricians).

The core product portfolio centers on the SmartFan family — including the SmartFan Pro BT (Bluetooth Mesh wireless control), SmartFan Pro (wired), silentAir (facade/window-reveal solution), SmartFan Pro D (roof), SmartFan Pro K (basement), SmartFan X/XR (exhaust fans for wet rooms), and easyFan — together with proprietary control units (ComfortControl/EcoControl Pro BT, ComfortControl/BasicControl Pro) and a mobile app with Alexa and Google Assistant integration. The technical platform is anchored by the patented Infinity Air Technology, which combines four integrated sub-technologies (PreTech, VenTech, GripTech, RecoTech), and a second patent covering the Iris Closure mechanism used in SmartFan X. Systems achieve up to 92% heat recovery, up to 69% energy savings, sound insulation up to 70 dB, and Energy Class A to A+ certification from TZWL and ift Rosenheim.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales (ventilation units plus recurring accessories such as filters and sensors), supplemented by free design and consultation services that support funnel conversion rather than constituting a paid service line. Customer demand is driven by new residential construction, retrofit/renovation projects (where core drilling replaces the need for ductwork), and increasingly commercial and public-sector buyers leveraging KfW and BAFA subsidy programs. The go-to-market is B2B2C via distributors and installers rather than direct-to-homeowner, with smart-home integrations positioning the products within connected-home ecosystems.

Name

getAir

Legal name

getAir GmbH

Website

https://getair.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

getAir GmbH is a family-owned German manufacturer of decentralized residential ventilation systems with heat recovery, selling the patented SmartFan and silentAir product lines through 25 partner locations across 20 European countries to homeowners, renovators, and commercial buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH)

Keywords

• Decentralized ventilation systems
• Heat recovery ventilation
• Residential exhaust fans
• Smart ventilation controls
• Indoor air quality

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Ventilation Units: Sale of decentralized ventilation systems including SmartFan Pro BT, SmartFan Pro, silentAir, SmartFan X/XR, and accessories. Products are sold with various control options and mounting solutions.
2. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sale of accessories including dust filters, pollen and fine dust filters (PM2.5), sound insulation elements, sensors, stainless steel outdoor hoods, and mounting components.
3. Professional Services: Free design recommendations and technical consultation for ventilation planning. Products available through certified installation partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

getAir designs, manufactures, and sells decentralized residential ventilation systems with heat recovery. The product line spans SmartFan Pro BT (Bluetooth wireless), SmartFan Pro (wired), silentAir (facade), SmartFan D (roof), SmartFan K (basement), SmartFan X/XR exhaust fans, and the Fresh Air Inlet (ALD), supported by proprietary control units and the getAir mobile app. Products are Made in Germany, certified by TZWL and ift Rosenheim, and eligible for KfW/BAFA subsidies.

Product overview

getAir is a German manufacturer of decentralized residential ventilation systems with heat recovery. The product portfolio centers on the SmartFan series (Pro BT wireless and Pro wired versions) as complementary to the silentAir facade solution and specialized attic/basement models. The system includes exhaust fans (SmartFan X/XR), fresh air inlets with sound insulation, and a comprehensive range of proprietary control units (ComfortControl Pro BT, EcoControl Pro BT, ComfortControl Pro, BasicControl Pro) managed via the getAir mobile app. All products share the patented Infinity Air Technology combining PreTech, VenTech, GripTech, and RecoTech for maximized performance. The system achieves up to 92% heat recovery efficiency and up to 69% energy savings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartFan Pro BT: Wireless-controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery, featuring Bluetooth mesh technology and app integration.
• SmartFan Pro
• silentAir
• SmartFan X
• SmartFan XR
• SmartFan D
• SmartFan K
• easyFan

Products and services

• SmartFan Pro BT Wireless-controlled decentralized residential ventilation system with heat recovery featuring Bluetooth Mesh technology, app control, up to 69% energy savings via 92% heat recovery, ultra-quiet operation, and compact design. Targeted at residential renovation and new construction.
• SmartFan Pro Wired decentralized residential ventilation system with heat recovery for new builds. Ultra-quiet operation with maximum airflow in minimal space and up to 69% energy savings.
• silentAir Facade ventilation solution for discreet installation. The ventilation duct disappears nearly invisibly into the window reveal, installable with thermal insulation composite systems (WDVS) from 80mm thickness. Innovative plug-in system allows 180-degree rotation for left or right mounting.
• SmartFan Pro D Roof solution for decentralized residential ventilation in attic spaces. Compatible with nearly all pitched roofs and integrable both externally and internally. Features integrated condensate drainage.
• SmartFan Pro K Basement ventilation solution with automatic sensor technology. Removes humid and musty air from basement spaces, prevents mould growth, and achieves heat recovery up to 92%. Stainless steel air outlet is positioned above floor level.
• SmartFan X Compact exhaust fan for external wet rooms (bathrooms, WC, kitchen) through external walls. Features patented iris closure, humidity module (40-90% RH), adjustable run-on time (2-45 minutes), and operation via light switch or external switches. No heat recovery.
• SmartFan XR Efficient exhaust system for internal windowless wet rooms (bathrooms, kitchens) compliant with DIN 18017-3. Features integrated backdraft damper and is installable in all protection zones (1-3) of wet rooms. Radial system operates at only 20 watts with maximum airflow of 100 m3/h. No heat recovery.
• Fresh Air Inlet (ALD) Outdoor air inlet with wind pressure protection and sound insulation. Achieves standardized sound level difference up to 70 dB. Features automatic humidity and air quality control with zero airflow capacity. Wind pressure protection prevents cooling during high winds.
• ComfortControl Pro BT Premium wireless control unit for SmartFan Pro BT systems with full comfort settings plus app and voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant).
• EcoControl Pro BT Economical wireless control unit for SmartFan Pro BT systems.
• ComfortControl Pro Premium wired control unit for SmartFan Pro systems.
• BasicControl Pro Basic wired control unit for SmartFan Pro systems.
• getAir App Mobile application for controlling SmartFan ventilation systems via smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Ventilation Accessories (Lüftungszubehör) Complete range of ventilation accessories including installation mounting blocks, 3-chamber soundproofing elements, sensors, stainless steel outdoor hoods, PM2.5 fine-dust filters, dust and pollen filters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 69% energy savings through heat recovery
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colleges, Universities and Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnerships with colleges, universities and research institutions both domestically and abroad support getAir's position as a technology leader in the ventilation industry.
• KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau)minorOthersgetAir's decentralized systems with heat recovery are subsidized by the nationwide development bank KfW for residential new build and renovation projects.
• BAFA (Bundesamt für Ausfuhrwirtschaft und innerdeutsche Handel)minorOthersBAFA promotes ventilation systems for commercial customers with 35-45% funding in conjunction with energy-efficient heat pumps.
• TZWL (Europäisches Testzentrum für Wohnungslüftungsgeräte e.V.)minorOthersEuropean Test Centre for Residential Ventilation Units has tested SmartFan and easyFan ventilation systems. Certificates available at tzwl.de/ipw/getAir.
• ift Rosenheim GmbHminorOthersIndependent testing institution that has certified SmartFan and easyFan ventilation systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zehnder Group: Swiss market leader in residential and commercial ventilation with heat recovery, including decentralized systems. Directly competes with getAir across Europe with a comparable product portfolio and similar energy-efficiency positioning, but at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• Inventer: German manufacturer of decentralized ventilation systems (iV series) with heat recovery. Directly comparable on product architecture, installation approach (single-room units), and target customer segments in residential new build and renovation.
• Blauberg: European ventilation manufacturer offering decentralized residential ventilation units with heat recovery. Comparable product category, with a stronger presence in Eastern European markets overlapping with several of getAir's partner geographies.
• Lunos Lüftungstechnik: Berlin-based specialist in decentralized residential ventilation with heat recovery and exhaust fans. Highly comparable product categories (SmartFan-equivalent and exhaust fans) and overlapping German and European distribution networks.
• Pluggit: German manufacturer of decentralized residential ventilation systems with heat recovery. Competes head-to-head with getAir in the German-speaking market with similar technical positioning (heat recovery efficiency, sound insulation) and channel models.

Broad incumbents

• Systemair: Swedish-listed HVAC manufacturer with broad residential and commercial ventilation portfolios. Comparable on the fan/blower manufacturing side and European distribution, though product mix leans more toward commercial and centralized systems.
• Stiebel Eltron: German HVAC major with heat pumps, domestic hot water, and ventilation offerings. Overlaps with getAir in residential ventilation and combined heat-pump-plus-ventilation subsidies (BAFA), but ventilation is one of many categories rather than a focused niche.
• Helios Ventilatoren: German ventilation manufacturer with wide residential and small-commercial fan and ventilation portfolio. Comparable on the manufacturing and distribution model, with overlapping exhaust fan and heat recovery categories.
• Viessmann: Major German HVAC incumbent offering heating, heat pumps, and integrated ventilation solutions. Competes indirectly with getAir through bundled offerings and broader installer relationships, but does not focus exclusively on decentralized residential ventilation.

Emerging players

• Siegena: German building components specialist (window/door aerators and comfort ventilation). Partial overlap with getAir's fresh air inlet (ALD) category and broader indoor air quality positioning, though primary business is window-based rather than wall-based decentralized ventilation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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