Abel Samaniego

Abel Samaniego is the founder and CEO of DABBEL AI, a company he established in 2018 with the mission to develop scalable, cost-efficient, and sustainable software solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in commercial buildings worldwide.12

Background and Inspiration

Abel is originally from southern Spain, specifically Alicante, where he was accustomed to average temperatures of around 25 degrees Celsius.1 His move to Germany, where he experienced much colder temperatures, sparked his interest in building energy efficiency. This stark contrast in climate made him realize the importance of energy-efficient buildings, especially when he found that many German buildings were not as efficient as he had expected.1

Professional Journey

Before founding DABBEL, Abel worked in the German automation industry for several years.1 This experience provided him with the knowledge and confidence to venture into entrepreneurship. His LinkedIn profile indicates that he previously worked at ICOM Automation GmbH.3

DABBEL AI

Under Abel's leadership, DABBEL AI has developed an innovative software solution:

• Product: An AI-powered software add-on that replaces manual control of existing Building Management Systems.1
• Technology: The software uses Model Predictive Control to autonomously operate HVAC systems in real-time.2
• Impact: It can reduce HVAC energy consumption in commercial buildings by up to 40%, without requiring additional hardware.12

Entrepreneurial Journey

Abel's journey with DABBEL has been marked by significant milestones:

• Joined the ClimAccelerator program in 2018, which helped transform DABBEL from a concept to a fully-fledged business with clients and established processes.1
• Secured backing from EIT Climate-KIC, becoming one of their portfolio companies.1
• Attracted investment from Future Energy Ventures, aligning with investors who share his vision for combating climate change.2

Abel Samaniego continues to lead DABBEL AI in its mission to decarbonize commercial buildings globally, focusing on improving their software's scalability and expanding into new markets across Europe, America, and Asia.2