HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds

BEEoled specializes in advanced OLED technology, focusing on the development of blue elementary emitters. The company utilizes a unique approach by designing organic light-emitting diodes around a single atom, allowing for the creation of various colors through the mixing of three primary colors. This innovative technology enhances the efficiency, brightness, and operational stability of OLED displays while reducing overall production costs due to a simpler device structure. BEEoled's advancements enable manufacturers to produce high-quality displays for smartphones, screens, and televisions, contributing to the evolution of display technology in the consumer electronics market.

ESy-Labs allows for the production of organic and inorganic raw materials using electrosynthesis technology. Electrosynthesis uses the technologies of electrosynthesis and electrocatalysis to produce chemical compounds such as active pharmaceutical ingredients and their precursors, organic chemicals, metals and metal compounds, and compounds that are difficult or impossible to manufacture. ESy-Labs combines service and product flexibly and adaptably for the customer.

WISE (Wiringless Implantable Stretchable Electronics) is a start-up company created in 2011 with the mission of producing the new generation of leads for neuromodulation for treatment of chronic pain and Parkinson: unbreakable, less invasive and cheaper.

Arioso Systems GmbH, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of silicon-based micro loudspeakers and micro-transducer technology. The company develops innovative audio transducer technology that features rows of 20-micrometer-wide bending strips integrated into a silicon chip. This novel approach employs pure silicon MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems) to deliver superior sound fidelity, aiming to transform the in-ear headset and hearing aid markets. By providing cost-efficient audio application hardware, Arioso Systems is positioned to significantly enhance the listening experience for users.

Hprobe SA, founded in 2017 and based in Eybens, France, specializes in designing and manufacturing automated wafer-level magnetic test solutions for various magnetic devices, including MRAM, hard disk drives, magnetic sensors, and inductors. The company provides advanced testing equipment and software, enabling efficient automation of wafer prober testing. Hprobe's notable product is a three-dimensional magnetic field tester, which is suitable for a wide range of magnetic devices such as Magnetic Tunnel Junctions and magnetic sensors. Their technology facilitates the characterization and testing of spintronics-based devices, aligning with the demands of electrical wafer-level probing required for mass production. This positions Hprobe as a key player in the evolving landscape of embedded memory technologies for system-on-chip applications.

fos4X GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in manufacturing advanced fiber optic measurement equipment designed for monitoring lightweight structures, particularly in the wind energy sector. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on innovative fiber optic sensors that significantly outperform traditional measurement technologies, tolerating substantially higher load cycles and strain amplitudes. These compact sensors are particularly suited for assessing rotor blade efficiency and wind cogeneration in wind turbines, enabling clients to optimize energy production and monitor structural performance. In September 2020, fos4X was acquired by Polytech A/S, expanding its reach in the field of smart wind energy solutions.

FAZUA GmbH is a company that develops and manufactures innovative e-bike drive systems, aiming to enhance cycling mobility while preserving the natural feel of traditional biking. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, FAZUA's flagship product, the evation drive system, integrates an engine, gearbox, battery, and power electronics that can be easily removed and replaced with a cover. This design allows bike manufacturers to create sleek frames that discreetly house the drive system in the downtube. The company focuses on meeting the demands of sporty cyclists while providing a seamless transition between motorized and non-motorized riding experiences.

LightnTec GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development of digital thin LED wallpapers. The company has created the Media-Screen-Matrix, a lightweight and highly transparent PET thin-film equipped with LED technology that can transform any façade into a dynamic media display. This innovative product is flexible, allowing it to be bent or cut to fit various applications, and is designed for energy efficiency, offering substantial cost savings. Weighing only 250 grams per square meter and available in 600mm width, the ribbons can be installed on glass façades, banners, or directly onto building exteriors. The Media-Screen-Matrix is also rated IP67, making it suitable for outdoor use. By enabling the playback of images, videos, and text from cloud sources, LightnTec provides clients with versatile solutions for creating immersive environments across a wide range of applications, including audio and video displays on various surfaces.

The Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in providing embedded nonvolatile memory solutions to the semiconductor industry. FMC's core technology is based on ferroelectric hafnium oxide (FE-HfO2), enabling ultra-low-power, high-performance, and dense non-volatile storage. This technology, known as FeFET, is designed to be easily integrated into chip designs at various transistor sizes, from 28nm to 5nm and below. FMC's solutions offer significant advantages, including substantial cost reduction, dramatic write energy reduction, and notable performance gains for overall systems. The company's focus is on commercializing this disruptive material innovation to enable efficient non-volatile storage for current and future technology nodes.

FAZUA GmbH is a company that develops and manufactures innovative e-bike drive systems, aiming to enhance cycling mobility while preserving the natural feel of traditional biking. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, FAZUA's flagship product, the evation drive system, integrates an engine, gearbox, battery, and power electronics that can be easily removed and replaced with a cover. This design allows bike manufacturers to create sleek frames that discreetly house the drive system in the downtube. The company focuses on meeting the demands of sporty cyclists while providing a seamless transition between motorized and non-motorized riding experiences.

Synapticon GmbH specializes in advanced components and engineering services for cyber-physical systems, focusing on embedded computing products for applications in service robotics, industrial automation, and related fields. Founded in 2010 and based in Gruibingen, Germany, the company offers a range of products including distributed real-time control and data acquisition modules, mobile stream computing modules for compute-intensive applications, and tools for configuring Synapticon-based hardware systems. Additionally, Synapticon provides cloud services for maintenance and integration with web-based applications, as well as development services for robotics. The company's innovative approach integrates traditionally separate components—such as motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes—into cohesive units, digitalizing performance and quality factors to enhance motion control systems. Synapticon's solutions cater to various industries, including home automation, smart grids, and the Internet of Things, making it a preferred partner for OEMs and professional users seeking to advance their technologies.

CorTec is a developer and manufacturer focused on creating advanced medical devices for neuromodulation and brain-computer interfaces. The company has spent a decade on research and development, culminating in the innovative CorTec Brain Interchange™ System. This unique platform allows researchers and clinicians to devise novel therapies for neurological disorders. Central to this system are the °AirRay™ electrode arrays, which are laser-structured, soft, and flexible, ensuring a gentle fit to the brain's contours for reliable, permanent recordings. The implanted electronics, protected by biocompatible ceramic encapsulation, preprocess data and include a custom microchip developed with the University of Ulm. This microchip amplifies and digitizes neuronal signals across multiple channels, while eliminating the need for battery replacements through an external inductive power supply. Furthermore, CorTec provides additional support, services, and components related to the Brain Interchange System to Medtech companies and startups in the neurotechnology sector.

Bentekk GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of intelligent gas measuring systems aimed at on-site analysis of contaminants. The company produces portable gas measurement devices that utilize gas chromatography and photo ionization detection for the assessment of volatile organic compounds, including hazardous substances like benzene. These devices are designed to enhance occupational health and safety across various sectors, including environmental monitoring, emergency response, logistics, life sciences, and the chemical industry. By providing accurate and rapid measurements of toxic gases, Bentekk supports improved safety and compliance with threshold limit values, contributing to a safer working environment. As of April 2017, Bentekk operates as a subsidiary of Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA.

FAZUA GmbH is a company that develops and manufactures innovative e-bike drive systems, aiming to enhance cycling mobility while preserving the natural feel of traditional biking. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, FAZUA's flagship product, the evation drive system, integrates an engine, gearbox, battery, and power electronics that can be easily removed and replaced with a cover. This design allows bike manufacturers to create sleek frames that discreetly house the drive system in the downtube. The company focuses on meeting the demands of sporty cyclists while providing a seamless transition between motorized and non-motorized riding experiences.

FAZUA GmbH is a company that develops and manufactures innovative e-bike drive systems, aiming to enhance cycling mobility while preserving the natural feel of traditional biking. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, FAZUA's flagship product, the evation drive system, integrates an engine, gearbox, battery, and power electronics that can be easily removed and replaced with a cover. This design allows bike manufacturers to create sleek frames that discreetly house the drive system in the downtube. The company focuses on meeting the demands of sporty cyclists while providing a seamless transition between motorized and non-motorized riding experiences.

ICE Gateway GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of LED systems, sensors, and cloud-based services tailored for lighting applications. The company focuses on optimizing outdoor lighting through its wireless infrastructure, which enhances the functionality of smart cities by offering services for both pedestrians and connected devices. Its cloud-based platform allows for the remote control and maintenance of lighting systems, providing capabilities such as environmental data measurement, object counting, and traffic flow analysis. Additionally, ICE Gateway offers consulting services and develops both hardware and software for its wireless outdoor infrastructure. The company's solutions encompass various sectors, including traffic, marketing, security, logistics, parking, and tourism, alongside providing LED retrofits and advanced data analytics. Founded in 2013, ICE Gateway GmbH integrates efficient LED lamps with proprietary communication technology to support a broad range of applications.

CustomCells is an electronics manufacturing company specializing in the development and production of high-performance lithium-ion battery cells for various applications, including automotive and aviation. Founded in 2012, the company has established multiple development and production sites and is currently expanding its operations into the United States. CustomCells is recognized for its collaboration with notable partners, such as Lilium, for whom it manufactures pre-lithiated battery cells with exceptional power and energy ratings. The company also has a history of contributing to advanced projects, including its role as a technology provider for Porsche's Cellforce Group. Additionally, CustomCells is focused on integrating artificial intelligence into its production processes, enhancing efficiency and innovation in energy storage solutions. Its offerings include electrode foils, rechargeable accumulators, and battery systems tailored to various applications such as satellites, weather stations, and unmanned underwater vehicles.

HiperScan GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in high-performance scanning technologies for laser beam deflection. The company provides compact scan engines capable of scanning laser beams or collimated light beams over large angles in one or two dimensions. These scan engines serve as sub-units for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across various industries, including metrology and laser writing. HiperScan is recognized for its expertise in light scanning technologies, catering to a diverse range of applications.

Extorel GmbH, established in 1997 and based in Munich, Germany, is a family office focused on venture investments in technology companies. It targets B2B companies operating in the electronics, laser, and semiconductor sectors, as well as information and web technologies, across Germany.

Somonic Solutions GmbH, founded in 2012 and located in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development of measuring instruments tailored for electroplating technology. The company's primary product, the dresor, is designed to measure the deposition rate in both electroplating and electroless metal deposition processes. These instruments enable continuous monitoring of deposition thickness and rate, allowing customers to automatically calculate plating time, thereby enhancing efficiency and precision in industrial applications.

WISE (Wiringless Implantable Stretchable Electronics) is a start-up company created in 2011 with the mission of producing the new generation of leads for neuromodulation for treatment of chronic pain and Parkinson: unbreakable, less invasive and cheaper.

LEDeXCHANGE specializes in the development and production of advanced LED lighting products, focusing on the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace. The company designs and manufactures a range of LED bulbs and retrofitted lamps, offering innovative solutions for commercial lighting needs. By exclusively distributing its products within the B2B sector, LEDeXCHANGE aims to meet the demands of businesses seeking efficient and modern lighting options.

Synapticon GmbH specializes in advanced components and engineering services for cyber-physical systems, focusing on embedded computing products for applications in service robotics, industrial automation, and related fields. Founded in 2010 and based in Gruibingen, Germany, the company offers a range of products including distributed real-time control and data acquisition modules, mobile stream computing modules for compute-intensive applications, and tools for configuring Synapticon-based hardware systems. Additionally, Synapticon provides cloud services for maintenance and integration with web-based applications, as well as development services for robotics. The company's innovative approach integrates traditionally separate components—such as motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes—into cohesive units, digitalizing performance and quality factors to enhance motion control systems. Synapticon's solutions cater to various industries, including home automation, smart grids, and the Internet of Things, making it a preferred partner for OEMs and professional users seeking to advance their technologies.

EXTOLL GmbH is a privately held company based in Mannheim, Germany, specializing in products for the high-performance computing and data center markets. Founded in 2011, EXTOLL develops advanced interconnection technology, including high-performance network connectors and high-density active optical cables. The company's offerings aim to enhance the performance of clusters and data centers while reducing power consumption and total cost of ownership. EXTOLL provides an integrated network stack that combines hardware, software, and services, ensuring low latency, high bandwidth, and scalability for high-performance clusters. Additionally, the company's semiconductor solutions leverage digital logic and advanced verification methodologies to achieve ultra-low latencies without the need for external switches.

fos4X GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in manufacturing advanced fiber optic measurement equipment designed for monitoring lightweight structures, particularly in the wind energy sector. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on innovative fiber optic sensors that significantly outperform traditional measurement technologies, tolerating substantially higher load cycles and strain amplitudes. These compact sensors are particularly suited for assessing rotor blade efficiency and wind cogeneration in wind turbines, enabling clients to optimize energy production and monitor structural performance. In September 2020, fos4X was acquired by Polytech A/S, expanding its reach in the field of smart wind energy solutions.

CorTec is a developer and manufacturer focused on creating advanced medical devices for neuromodulation and brain-computer interfaces. The company has spent a decade on research and development, culminating in the innovative CorTec Brain Interchange™ System. This unique platform allows researchers and clinicians to devise novel therapies for neurological disorders. Central to this system are the °AirRay™ electrode arrays, which are laser-structured, soft, and flexible, ensuring a gentle fit to the brain's contours for reliable, permanent recordings. The implanted electronics, protected by biocompatible ceramic encapsulation, preprocess data and include a custom microchip developed with the University of Ulm. This microchip amplifies and digitizes neuronal signals across multiple channels, while eliminating the need for battery replacements through an external inductive power supply. Furthermore, CorTec provides additional support, services, and components related to the Brain Interchange System to Medtech companies and startups in the neurotechnology sector.

Capical GmbH specializes in the development and marketing of advanced electrocardiography (ECG) devices that utilize capacitive electrodes for contact-free patient monitoring. Founded in 2010 and based in Braunschweig, Germany, the company has established itself as a leader in capacitive sensor technology, which has applications beyond healthcare, including monitoring driver states in vehicles and physiological parameters in furniture such as chairs and beds. Capical's innovative approach allows for the continuous monitoring of heart and respiratory rates, cardiac arrhythmias, and other vital signs without direct skin contact, enhancing patient comfort and safety. The company also engages in extensive research and development to integrate its monitoring solutions into various products, supporting clients from initial prototyping to serial production. Capical has received several awards for its technological advancements and is recognized for its pioneering work in medically approved capacitive ECG devices, aiming to improve quality of life for elderly and ill individuals while also enhancing safety in automated driving scenarios.

Clean Mobile AG, founded in 2006 in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing advanced electrical drive train technologies for light electric vehicles (LEVs). The company has established itself as a leader in this sector, focusing on innovative solutions for various applications, including cargo vehicles, bicycles, and electric scooters. With a dedicated team of over 20 skilled employees, Clean Mobile has created a patented electrical drive train system that aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of LEVs globally.

Limata GmbH is a development stage company based in Ismaning, Germany, founded in 2009. The company focuses on developing industrial precision machines for ultraviolet lithography specifically tailored for the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing industry. Limata's technology utilizes a laser diode-based direct imaging system that allows for efficient patterning of circuit boards by exposing carrier materials coated with photoresist. This innovation aims to enhance solder mask applications and improve the overall efficiency of PCB production processes.

sim4tec specializes in simulation software for organic electronics, offering tools for organic material analysis and OLED simulation. Their software is designed to facilitate comprehensive electrical characterization of organic materials, which aids engineers in research, device design, and quality control. With an intuitive user interface, sim4tec's products allow users to quickly engage with the calculation kernel, promoting faster learning and a deeper understanding of the underlying physical processes. By utilizing sim4tec's innovative solutions, developers can significantly reduce research and development costs while accelerating their product design cycles, ultimately enhancing product quality and decreasing time-to-market.

HiperScan GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in high-performance scanning technologies for laser beam deflection. The company provides compact scan engines capable of scanning laser beams or collimated light beams over large angles in one or two dimensions. These scan engines serve as sub-units for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across various industries, including metrology and laser writing. HiperScan is recognized for its expertise in light scanning technologies, catering to a diverse range of applications.

Clean Mobile AG, founded in 2006 in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing advanced electrical drive train technologies for light electric vehicles (LEVs). The company has established itself as a leader in this sector, focusing on innovative solutions for various applications, including cargo vehicles, bicycles, and electric scooters. With a dedicated team of over 20 skilled employees, Clean Mobile has created a patented electrical drive train system that aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of LEVs globally.

sim4tec specializes in simulation software for organic electronics, offering tools for organic material analysis and OLED simulation. Their software is designed to facilitate comprehensive electrical characterization of organic materials, which aids engineers in research, device design, and quality control. With an intuitive user interface, sim4tec's products allow users to quickly engage with the calculation kernel, promoting faster learning and a deeper understanding of the underlying physical processes. By utilizing sim4tec's innovative solutions, developers can significantly reduce research and development costs while accelerating their product design cycles, ultimately enhancing product quality and decreasing time-to-market.

Luphos is a company focused on developing ultra-high precision optical distance and topology measurement systems for industrial process and quality control applications. Founded in 2006, Luphos provides solutions that enable non-contact distance measurements with nanometer precision, addressing a variety of measurement tasks. The company has created a 4-axis measurement platform designed to measure the topology of rotationally symmetric objects, whether they have rough or polished surfaces. Additionally, Luphos employs multi-wavelength interferometry sensors to enhance measurement accuracy and efficiency.

Dilitronics GmbH is a company based in Jena, Germany, that specializes in the development and provision of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The company focuses on various sectors, including projection, general lighting, and sensors. Dilitronics has developed a unique controLED technology designed to address issues related to temperature, age, and production-induced inconsistencies in LEDs. This innovative technology enhances general illumination, industrial lighting, display backlighting, and automotive lighting. By leveraging these advancements, Dilitronics enables its customers to benefit from the numerous advantages offered by LEDs across diverse applications.