CORTEX Biophysik
Funding Round in 2013
CORTEX Biophysik GmbH is a German company based in Leipzig that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of metabolic stress testing systems. Founded in 1991, CORTEX is recognized as a leader in the field of mobile ergospirometry. The company offers a range of products, including the MetaMax 3X mixing chamber system, the MetaMax 3B breath-by-breath system, and the METALYZER stationary cardiopulmonary exercise testing system. Additionally, CORTEX provides various software solutions such as METASOFT and METAFIT, designed for exercise testing in health, sports, and athletics. Its products cater to diverse markets, including sports medicine, cardiology, pulmonology, occupational health, and rehabilitation, serving professionals such as trainers and sports scientists.
Novihum Technologies
Series A in 2013
Novihum Technologies GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in developing innovative soil enhancer products that significantly improve soil quality. Founded in 2012, the company has its roots in research conducted at the TU Dresden, where scientists created a natural soil enhancer derived from lignite. Its production facility, established in Dortmund in 2016, allows Novihum to manufacture stable humus concentrates on an industrial scale. These products are designed to restore soil health and enhance crop yields from the very first season of application. With a team of approximately 30 experts in soil, plant, and production, Novihum Technologies serves a diverse clientele across Europe, North America, and beyond, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.
Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik
Private Equity Round in 2012
Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik AG is a German company specializing in the manufacture and development of environmental measuring devices focused on exhaust gas parameters, dust, and flow. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Markranstädt, the company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes filter controllers, dust concentration measuring devices, gas analyzers, and flow measuring devices, alongside engineering and maintenance services. Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik designs and supplies measuring systems for both process and official monitoring of air pollutants, catering to clients such as power plants, waste incinerators, and various industrial sectors, including cement and chemical industries. The company's products are distributed across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with additional offices in multiple locations in Germany and China.
Omeras
Private Equity Round in 2010
Omeras GmbH is a German company based in Lauter, founded in 1839, specializing in metal processing and enameling. The company produces a wide range of enameled cookware, including frying pans, ovenproof dishes, baking trays, aroma and rectangular roasters, as well as enameled pots for asparagus and pasta, and bread bins. Additionally, Omeras designs and manufactures enameled products for architectural applications, particularly in the cladding of tunnel systems and public transportation facilities, providing cladding panels for walls, roofs, and entrances, along with products for tunnel linings.
Vivoryon Therapeutics
Series B in 2009
Vivoryon Therapeutics AG is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Halle, Germany, specializing in the research and development of therapeutic products for Alzheimer's disease and cancer. The company's lead candidate, PQ912, is a small molecule QC inhibitor that has completed Phase IIb clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and is also being explored for cancer treatment. Additionally, Vivoryon is developing PQ1565, a small molecule inhibitor targeting glutaminyl-peptide cyclotransferase-like for cancer therapy, along with a monoclonal antibody aimed at enhancing the clearance of toxic pyroglutamate-Abeta. The company collaborates with various institutions, including the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein and Nordic Bioscience, to advance its clinical and research initiatives. Originally founded in 1997 as Probiodrug AG, the company rebranded to Vivoryon Therapeutics AG in June 2019.
MediaInterface
Series A in 2006
MediaInterface is a software development company based in Dresden, Germany, founded in 1997. It specializes in designing and developing media interface software and services that leverage advanced language technology. The company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) products focus on voice-based applications for speech recognition, particularly in the healthcare sector. These products are known for their robustness against ambient noise and high recognition accuracy, which can be customized to meet specific customer needs, facilitating efficient documentation processes.
Novaled AG is a leading technology provider specializing in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technologies. Founded in March 2003 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, the company develops high-efficiency, long-lifetime OLED structures, leveraging its expertise in synthetic and analytical chemistry. Novaled offers comprehensive solutions for the organic electronic markets, including customized OLED products and services used in various applications, such as televisions and mobile phones. The company has established long-term partnerships with major players in the OLED industry and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio, with over 500 patents granted or pending. Additionally, Novaled has branch offices in Asia to support its global operations.