How Is Bisly Transforming Building Automation With Artificial Intelligence?
When you think about how most buildings operate, you probably don’t picture them as “smart.” Yet, buildings account for around 40% of energy use in the European Union, and sadly, about 75% of these buildings are energy inefficient. Enter Bisly, the innovative Estonian startup using artificial intelligence to redefine what a building can do for sustainability and efficiency.
Founded in 2018 in Tallinn, Bisly delivers a platform that combines user-friendly software with proprietary, easily installed hardware. Their solution is about more than just automating lights or heating—it’s the orchestration of lighting, HVAC, access, and energy systems via the cloud, making buildings genuinely “smart.” Just as important: their system is compatible with third-party devices, meaning no one is held hostage by a single vendor.
What Makes Bisly’s Approach Unique Among Smart Building Startups?
Traditional building management tech can be expensive, complex, and inflexible. Bisly’s answer? A fully integrated, plug-and-play solution with cloud-powered automation, real-time digital twin mapping, and AI-driven energy optimization.
Cost-effective: The platform claims to reduce overhead—across installation, setup, and running—by up to 50% compared to legacy systems.
Sustainable impact: Every tonne of CO₂ avoided through Bisly is up to six times cheaper to achieve than through electrifying transport, offering a quicker, cost-effective way for property managers to meet emissions goals.
Scalable and practical: Already deployed in both new and retrofit projects across Estonia, Germany, and the UK, with plans for rapid growth in Poland—Europe’s up-and-coming smart building hotspot.
What Funding and Partnerships Are Behind Bisly’s Accelerated Growth?
Bisly just raised €4.3 million in new funding led by 2C Ventures, and existing backers like SmartCap, Aconterra, and Pinorena. This fresh capital follows €13 million total raised to date, showing strong investor confidence even in a turbulent economic climate.
The money will deepen Bisly’s presence in core European markets—especially Germany, the UK, and Poland—by ramping up local teams and launching new wireless solutions, well-suited for retrofitting Europe’s aging building stock.
Major real estate partners like Endover, Liven, Crown Estate, Bonava, Pro Kapital, and others are already leveraging Bisly’s platform for smarter, leaner operations and compliance with tighter EU energy regulations.
Why Does This Matter for the Future of Energy and Proptech?
In recent years, the conversation around climate tech has focused heavily on transport—think electric vehicles, charging stations, smart mobility. But as Bisly’s CEO Ants Vill points out, “Saving energy in buildings doesn’t just help the environment, it frees up grid capacity for the next wave of energy demand, from AI data centers to EV deployment.”
With AI-driven automation becoming mainstream and building managers across the globe reporting strong ROI, Bisly stands at the intersection of technology and urgent climate solutions. The EU’s major push for sustainability—and cities looking to future-proof infrastructure—means the demand for systems like Bisly’s is only set to accelerate.
How Is Bisly Positioning Itself for Continued Success?
Tripled core revenue in the last year and aiming for similar growth in 2025.
Hiring technical and sales talent in key markets; recently named a Polish-speaking Head of Demand Generation ahead of opening a Warsaw office.
Building out a wireless product line to unlock more retrofit opportunities—critical for Europe’s massive stock of energy-inefficient buildings.
Bisly represents what’s possible when artificial intelligence (AI) is paired with a real-world mission: making buildings more efficient, more sustainable, and—ultimately—smarter. Their journey from Tallinn to the heart of Europe’s biggest markets is a case study in how practical, scalable innovation can reshape an industry where “smart” is quickly becoming the gold standard.
