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A North East entrepreneur has launched a £250,000 pre-seed investment round for her new business. Amy Mooney owns Mutha Cuva, a new subscription-based business aimed at solving one of the UK’s most urgent clean energy challenges - heat pump servicing and maintenance.
Amy, a heating company director, is committed to a technology-led service designed to support the UK’s transition away from gas boilers by making heat pump aftercare simple, scalable and reliable.
The business, which offers automated service bookings, remote monitoring and AI-powered engineer support, is designed to work with any heat pump model. It aims to remove the hassle for homeowners while helping engineers work more efficiently and build future-ready skills.
The launch follows the introduction of the Future Homes Standard in May 2025, which banned gas boilers in new-build homes and triggered a widespread rollout of heat pumps as the default low-carbon alternative. These homes must meet strict new energy standards, cutting emissions by up to 80%.
With 600,000 heat pump installations targeted annually by 2028 and £7,500 grants available, demand for reliable servicing is set to surge.
Amy, who previously grew a small heating business into a modern heat pump installation firm, warns that the UK risks missing its net zero targets without robust aftercare - heat pumps will struggle to scale if systems underperform and households lose trust in the technology.
Amy Mooney said: “The science is clear and the Met Office has warned of more extreme weather ahead - we need to decarbonise our homes. But we simply can’t do that while we’re still relying on gas boilers. Heat pumps play an important role here but without proper aftercare they risk becoming inefficient, expensive and frustrating to live with.
“We’re building Mutha Cuva to solve that - a smart, scalable platform that supports both homeowners and engineers. The potential here is enormous. With the right backing, we can become the go-to name in heat pump servicing across the UK.
“I’m incredibly excited about what we’re building. Not just because it’s a great business opportunity, but because it’s a chance to make a real difference in the transition to clean energy.”
Backing the venture is James Robson MBE, an exited founder and venture advisor with a background in scaling sustainable businesses. He said: “Amy has the right mix of experience, timing and vision. Mutha Cuva is solving a real problem in a market that’s about to explode. I’ve worked with many early-stage companies, and what stands out here is the clarity of the model, the depth of sector knowledge, and the urgency of the need.
“I’m proud to support them as an adviser and investor. This is exactly the kind of business the UK needs to accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels.”
