Arkteos

What Arkteos does

Arkteos is a French industrial SME that designs, develops, and assembles a complete range of residential heat pumps at its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Guérande, Loire-Atlantique. Its product portfolio covers three technology categories — aerothermal (air-to-water) units branded BAGUIO4, ZURAN4, AJPAC3, and TIMAX3; geothermal (water-to-water and glycol/water) units branded INVERTERRA, INVELIA, and the GEOTWIN4 family (STD, ECS, HPF, NAPPE variants); and a solarthermal solution that combines a geothermal heat pump with hybrid photovoltaic/thermal panels. Select product lines use R32 refrigerant while older or specialty units use R454c, R407c, R410a, or R134c. The company reports more than 91,870 heat pumps installed cumulatively and is self-described as the sole French-market manufacturer offering both aerothermal and geothermal ranges produced entirely in-house in France.

Arkteos differentiates on connected-PAC technology: its units feature a touchscreen interface, quarter-hour programming, internet-based remote control and remote maintenance, and a maintenance menu exposing more than 170 operating variables (regulation parameters, temperature probes, refrigerant pressures, component states). Mobile applications for Android and iOS and web/desktop clients give end users and installers a continuous telemetry and service channel. The company also operates an AxO refurbished-electronic-cards program that recovers and resells repaired heat-pump circuit boards at roughly 50% of new price, framing a circular-economy aftermarket revenue stream.

Go-to-market is an exclusive channel-partner model: heat pumps are not sold directly to end customers but distributed through RGE-certified (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) professional installers trained in Arkteos know-how. Primary customers are French residential homeowners; the company also names livestock (élevage) and industrial heating as secondary use cases. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; rebate programs — including a joint 'Coup de Pouce' partnership with EDF offering up to €250 TTC on selected references when replacing fossil-fuel boilers (valid through 31 December 2026) — function as the primary demand lever. Arkteos is a privately held subsidiary of Groupe Actidis, a family-owned diversified group.

Name

Arkteos

Legal name

ARKTEOS

Website

https://arkteos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arkteos is a French manufacturer of aerothermal and geothermal heat pumps, designed and assembled in-house in Guérande. It sells exclusively through RGE-certified installer partners to French residential homeowners, with connected (IoT) product features and a renewed 2026 EDF rebate partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heat Pumps (HVAC Equipment Manufacturing)

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Pumps (Air/Water/Ground Source) (IMAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geothermal Heat Pumps & Ground-Source Systems (Residential/Commercial, Drilling/Loop Installation) (EUAMAEAH), Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Heat pump manufacturing
• Aerothermal heat pumps
• Geothermal heat pumps
• Residential heating systems
• HVAC equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Guérande

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Pump Unit Sales: Arkteos designs, develops, and assembles heat pump products in Guérande, France, selling them through a network of professional installers. Revenue is generated from the sale of heat pump units including air-source (BAGUIO, ZURAN, TIMAX, AJPAC), ground-source (GEOTWIN, INVERTERRA, INVELIA), and solarthermal systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Arkteos designs, develops, and assembles a complete range of heat pumps for residential, agricultural, and industrial heating, cooling, and domestic hot water production. The portfolio covers air-source (aerothermal) models (BAGUIO, ZURAN, TIMAX, AJPAC), ground-source (geothermal) models (GEOTWIN, INVERTERRA, INVELIA), and a solarothermal hybrid solution combining a geothermal heat pump with photovoltaic-thermal panels. Products are sold exclusively in France through a network of trained, RGE-certified professional installers, with connected/IoT control, touchscreen interfaces, and remote maintenance as differentiators.

Product overview

ARKTEOS is a French manufacturer that designs, develops, and assembles a complete range of heat pumps at its Guérande facility. The product portfolio includes three main technology categories: aerothermal (air-to-water) heat pumps comprising BAGUIO4 ECO, BAGUIO4 POWER, ZURAN4, AJPAC3, and TIMAX3 models; geothermal (water-to-water) heat pumps including INVERTERRA, INVELIA, and the GEOTWIN4 series with variants for different applications (STD, ECS, HPF, NAPPE); and solarthermal solutions combining geothermal heat pumps with hybrid solar panels. The company also offers accessories such as ducted (gainable) air handling units. All products feature connected technology with touchscreen control interfaces and remote monitoring capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Invelia: Heat pump product line (water/glycol to water), R454c refrigerant
• Inverterra
• Geotwin
• Baguio
• Zuran
• Timax
• AJPAC
• Gainable

Products and services

• BAGUIO4 ECO Air-to-water (aerothermal) heat pump using R32 refrigerant for residential heating applications; ECO variant within the BAGUIO line.
• BAGUIO4 POWER Higher-output air-to-water (aerothermal) heat pump using R32 refrigerant for residential heating applications; POWER variant within the BAGUIO line.
• ZURAN4 Air-to-water (aerothermal) heat pump using R32 refrigerant for residential heating.
• AJPAC3 Air-to-water (aerothermal) heat pump available with R410a/R134c refrigerants for residential applications.
• TIMAX3 Air-to-water (aerothermal) heat pump using R32 refrigerant for residential heating.
• INVERTERRA Water/glycolated-to-water (geothermal) heat pump using R454c refrigerant for residential heating applications.
• INVELIA Water/glycolated-to-water (geothermal) heat pump using R454c refrigerant for residential heating applications.
• GEOTWIN4 STD Geothermal water-to-water heat pump using R407c refrigerant in the standard (STD) configuration for typical ground-source installations.
• GEOTWIN4 ECS Geothermal water-to-water heat pump using R407c refrigerant in the ECS (Eau Chaude Sanitaire / domestic hot water) configuration.
• GEOTWIN4 HPF Geothermal water-to-water heat pump using R410a refrigerant in the HPF (Haute Performance / high-performance) configuration for higher-output installations.
• GEOTWIN4 NAPPE Geothermal water-to-water heat pump using R407c refrigerant in the NAPPE configuration, designed for installations using groundwater (nappe phréatique) as the energy source.
• GAINABLE Ducted (gainable) air handling unit for heat pump systems that enables concealed/ducted air distribution for hidden installation in residential projects.
• Solarothermal hybrid solution Hybrid renewable-energy solution combining an Arkteos geothermal heat pump with hybrid solar panels containing photovoltaic cells plus a thermal exchanger to maximize use of solar energy for heating and hot water.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.7T eq CO2 per PAC produced (carbon footprint)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EDFcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership in the 'offre coup de pouce' (boost offer) framework where EDF and Arkteos jointly offer rebates up to 250€ TTC on certain heat pump references. Valid from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Rebates apply to heat pump purchases replacing individual oil, coal, or non-condensing gas boilers, installed by RGE-certified professionals.
• UIMMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArkteos is a signatory of the UIMM RSE commitment charter. UIMM is the French metallurgical industries employers' federation, and the charter represents commitments on corporate social responsibility matters.
• Team for the PlanetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArkteos participates in Team for the Planet, an initiative that finances projects aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. This demonstrates environmental commitment beyond direct product offerings.
• EmmaüsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArkteos donates surplus parts and discontinued items to Emmaüs associations as part of their circular economy approach, giving second life to components and supporting social causes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic (Groupe Atlantic): Major French HVAC manufacturer offering heat pumps, boilers, and thermal solutions across residential and commercial markets; directly competes with Arkteos in air-source and ground-source heat pumps but on a much larger scale with a broader portfolio.
• NIBE Energy Systems: Swedish heat pump manufacturer with strong European presence in air-source, ground-source, and exhaust-air heat pumps; competes head-to-head with Arkteos in the residential geothermal/aerothermal category.
• Viessmann: German HVAC specialist with Vitocal air-source and ground-source heat pump ranges; comparable product offering to Arkteos with strong brand and broader European distribution.
• Bosch Thermotechnology: German manufacturer offering heat pumps (Compress, Evolution) and full HVAC systems; competes in both air-source and geothermal segments with a strong installer channel across France and Europe.
• Daikin Europe: Global HVAC leader with strong presence in European heat pumps, including air-to-water and ground-source systems; competes with Arkteos on aerothermal and geothermal heat pumps but with vastly larger R&D, manufacturing, and channel resources.
• Stiebel Eltron: German heat pump and hot water specialist with WPL air-source and WPF ground-source ranges; directly comparable to Arkteos in residential heat pump technology, though distributed across wider European markets.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Heating & Cooling): Major Japanese HVAC manufacturer with Ecodan air-source and ground-source heat pump lines sold across Europe; competes with Arkteos in the same residential heat pump category with established installer networks.
• Panasonic Heating & Cooling: Japanese HVAC manufacturer with Aquarea air-to-water heat pump line sold across Europe; comparable to Arkteos's residential aerothermal range and competing for the same RGE installer channel.
• Vaillant (Saunier Duval): European HVAC major offering aroTHERM plus and flexoTHERM heat pumps across France; directly comparable to Arkteos's aerothermal and geothermal portfolio with a large installed base and installer network.
• Hitachi Heating & Cooling: Global HVAC manufacturer offering Yutaki air-to-water and water-to-water heat pump systems across European residential markets; competes with Arkteos on connected heat pump technology and installer-driven distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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