ovum wärmepumpen

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OVUM Heiztechnik GmbH is an Austrian privately held manufacturer of high-efficiency residential heat pump systems, headquartered in Kirchbichl, Tirol, and operating under the trade name Ovum Wärmepumpen. The company designs and produces air-source heat pumps (AirCube ACP and AC series), ground-source brine/water heat pumps (NHWP, and the newly launched CUBIC stackable brine unit), domestic hot water systems (OPW), and thermal storage (Cube Speicher), all using R290 propane refrigerant. Its proprietary MIRA (Modern Intelligent Regulation Application) control platform integrates heat pumps with photovoltaic systems, EV charging, weather-based load forecasting, and remote diagnostics via the IRIS web-based maintenance tool. OVUM's AC312P was the first heat pump globally to exceed an SCOP(35) of 6.0 (achieving 6.02), verified by the independent Swiss institute WPZ, and the Black Edition ACP312P held the highest ETAs rating among 6,900+ air-source heat pumps in the German BAFA subsidy list as of March 2025.

The company's commercial model is a strictly two-tier channel: OVUM manufactures hardware and sells exclusively through certified Kompetenzpartner (competence partners) and higher-tier Stützpunktpartner, each operating in defined exclusive sales territories, plus an exclusive Swiss distributor (MHG Heiztechnik). A direct B2B sales team covers Austria and four German regions. End customers are predominantly residential — new construction, retrofit/renovation (including older buildings from the 1950s–1990s), multi-family buildings, and individual apartments — with heat pumps delivered as integrated solutions for heating, passive cooling, domestic hot water, and PV-driven self-consumption optimization. Revenue streams include hardware sales, extended warranty packages (3/5/10-year tiers), and partner training and support services. Government subsidies of up to 50% of purchase cost in DACH regions are a material demand driver.

OVUM operates as a founder-managed SME under Managing Directors Martin Fischbacher and Peter Krimbacher, with a closely related corporate-group partner MECO Erdwärme GmbH sharing the Kirchbichl address and providing planning, drilling, and installation services. The company relocated to a newly renovated facility in Kirchbichl in 2025, consolidating production, technical, and office operations under one roof, and has been actively expanding its certified partner network and product portfolio through 2022–2025.

Name

ovum wärmepumpen

Legal name

OVUM Heiztechnik GmbH

Website

https://ovum.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OVUM Heiztechnik GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of premium residential heat pumps — air-source, ground-source, and the CUBIC stackable brine unit — sold exclusively through a certified two-tier partner network across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heat Pumps

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), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Heating Equip, Except Elec & Warm Air; & Plumbing Fixtures (3430)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), Heat Exchangers, Coils & Hydronic HVAC Components (IMADANAF), Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC), Heat Pump & Smart HVAC Controller Integration (HSAOANAD)

Keywords

• Heat pump manufacturing
• Residential heating systems
• Air source heat pumps
• Ground source heat pumps
• Renewable energy equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchbichl

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Pump Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary heat pump systems including air-source (AirCube ACP/AC), ground-source (NHWP/CUBIC), and domestic hot water units (OPW). Products are sold exclusively through the two-tier distribution channel (manufacturer to competence partner to end customer). Hardware includes the CUBIC, ACP, AC, NHWP, and OPW product lines.
2. Extended Warranty & Service Contracts: Extended warranty packages offered in 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year tiers, providing additional material guarantees beyond statutory warranty obligations.
3. Partner Support & Training Services: Technical training, certification, and ongoing support services provided to competence partners, including expert Schulungen (expert training sessions), partner events, and support tools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OVUM Heiztechnik GmbH designs and manufactures proprietary high-efficiency heat pump systems for residential heating, cooling, and domestic hot water. The product range covers air-source heat pumps (AirCube ACP and AC series in indoor/outdoor variants), ground-source brine heat pumps (NHWP and the stackable CUBIC), the OPW DHW heat pump water heater, the Cube Speicher thermal storage, and the MIRA intelligent energy management control platform — all built on R290 propane refrigerant. Products are sold exclusively through a certified competence partner (Kompetenzpartner) network that handles consultation, planning, installation, and service.

Product overview

Ovum Wärmepumpen is an Austrian manufacturer of heat pump systems offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across three heat source categories: air-source (ACP and AirCube series), ground-source (NHWP), and brine/water (CUBIC). The product lineup is complemented by the MIRA intelligent control platform for energy management optimization, buffer storage solutions (Cube Speicher), and domestic hot water systems (OPW). Products are distributed exclusively through a trained competence partner network for consultation, planning, installation, and service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirCube: Air-source heat pump series, available in indoor (AC indoor) and outdoor (AC outdoor) variants, plus the high-performance ACP model.
• CUBIC
• NHWP
• OPW
• TopEnergy
• MIRA
• Black Edition
• Cube Speicher

Products and services

• CUBIC Solewärmepumpe (Stackable Brine Heat Pump) The first stackable brine/water heat pump for indoor installation, utilizing only 150 g of R290 propane refrigerant and delivering up to 54 kW of heating capacity — designed for residential new builds and retrofits where multiple units can be combined for higher output.
• ACP Air-Source Heat Pump Series OVUM's premium air-source heat pump series, marketed as the Königsklasse, with the AC312P achieving the world's first SCOP(35) above 6 (6.02) and using R290 propane; available in standard grey and the 2024 Black Edition, suitable for indoor and outdoor installation and for cascade configurations in multi-family buildings.
• AC AirCube Air-Source Heat Pump Versatile air-source heat pump available for both indoor and outdoor installation, designed to be extremely quiet and compact, and capable of heating and cooling with integrated PV management.
• NHWP Ground-Source Heat Pump Compact ground-source (brine/water) heat pump that uses stable earth temperatures for residential heating, with passive cooling in summer via only the heating and brine circulation pumps and integrated fresh-water DHW preparation.
• OPW Domestic Hot Water Heat Pump Return-circuit heat pump for decentralized domestic hot water preparation in apartments, using the heating circuit as its heat source and providing compact, quiet, legionella-safe fresh-water DHW with simultaneous summer cooling effect.
• Cube Speicher Thermal Energy Storage Thermal buffer storage unit compatible with OVUM heat pump systems, providing up to 20 kWh of energy storage capacity for optimized photovoltaic self-consumption.
• TopEnergy Heat Pump Series Heat pump series designed for residential multi-unit construction (Wohnbau) with compact installation footprint and complete pre-assembled heating central units that can be installed on rooftops, eliminating the need for basement or underground plant rooms.
• MIRA Intelligent Energy Management Platform MIRA (Modern Intelligent Regulation Application) is OVUM's proprietary energy management and control platform providing intelligent heating and cooling circuit regulation for up to 8 heating circuits, weather-based forecasting, PV integration, eMobility charging management, dynamic electricity tariff optimization, OTA software updates, and plug-and-play remote maintenance via the IRIS web platform.
• Extended Warranty for OVUM Heat Pumps Extended material warranty packages offered for NHWP and AirCube heat pumps in 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year tiers, supplementing statutory warranty obligations and providing additional material guarantees for end customers purchasing through competence partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• SCOP(35) of 6.02 — first air-source heat pump in the world to exceed the SCOP35 threshold of 6, verified by independent Swiss institute WPZ (2022)
• +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

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 40+ Certified Competence PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 June 2024OVUM maintains a network of over 40 certified Kompetenzpartner (competence partners) across Austria and Germany. These partners are trained, certified, and authorized to sell, install, and service OVUM heat pump products within defined exclusive sales territories. The partner network grew significantly following the launch of the ACP series and expanded training programs covering 40 participants per session.
• MECO Erdwärme GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMECO Erdwärme GmbH is OVUM's closest strategic partner, sharing founders and a unified corporate group based in Kirchbichl, Tirol. MECO serves as the planning and installation specialist for heat pump and photovoltaic systems, while OVUM manufactures the heat pump products. The two companies co-host events including the OVUM & MECO FutureNight career event and Tag der offenen Tür (Open Door Day) at the Kirchbichl facility. The combined entity markets holistic solutions for residential and commercial buildings, integrating OVUM's manufacturing with MECO's installation expertise.
• MHG Heiztechnik GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMHG Heiztechnik GmbH (Schweiz) serves as OVUM's exclusive partner and distributor for the Swiss market, handling sales, distribution, and installation of OVUM heat pump products in Switzerland. The partnership includes innovative logistics solutions such as helicopter delivery of heat pump units to inaccessible locations (demonstrated in February 2025).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Viessmann Climate Solutions: German manufacturer of heating, cooling, and heat pump systems with extensive DACH coverage. A broad incumbent serving the same residential customer segments but with a much wider product portfolio and installer footprint.
• Daikin Europe N.V. Global HVAC leader with a strong European heat pump portfolio and large installer network. Competes with OVUM across air-source residential segments and benefits from comparable brand and subsidy positioning.
• Vaillant Group: One of Europe's largest heating technology groups with deep heat pump lineup and a broad installer network across DACH. Overlaps with OVUM in residential retrofit and new-build channels but operates at vastly greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• Bosch Thermotechnology (Bosch Home Comfort): Major German HVAC and heat pump manufacturer competing across all DACH channels and subsidy programs. A broad incumbent with deep R&D resources, contrasting with OVUM's premium-specialist positioning.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Heating & Cooling): Global HVAC manufacturer with strong European and DACH presence in air-source heat pumps. A broad incumbent competing with OVUM in residential new-build and subsidy-driven retrofit projects.

Direct peers

• NIBE Energy Systems: Swedish heat pump manufacturer with deep presence in DACH markets, focused on residential air- and ground-source heat pumps. Comparable premium efficiency positioning and installer-led go-to-market model.
• Heliotherm Wärmepumpentechnik Ges.m.b.H. Austrian heat pump manufacturer also headquartered in Tirol, producing residential and commercial heat pumps. Most directly comparable to OVUM by size, geography, channel model, and product focus, making it the closest head-to-head competitor.
• Stiebel Eltron GmbH & Co. KG: German heat pump specialist with a broad portfolio of air- and ground-source heat pumps, recognized for efficiency and quality. Direct competitor in the same DACH channels and subsidy eligibility categories (BAFA, GET).
• IDM Energiesysteme GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of heat pumps and solar thermal systems serving the DACH region. Comparable as a regional, mid-sized specialist focused on residential and commercial installations with similar air- and ground-source product coverage.
• Hoval Aktiengesellschaft: Liechtenstein-headquartered HVAC specialist with heat pumps and ventilation products, serving residential and commercial customers across the DACH region. Comparable premium positioning and channel-led distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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