High-Tech Gründerfonds

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.

Daniela Bach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Kay G. Balster

Senior Investment Manager

Jens Baumgärtner

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Gernot Berger

Investor

Kilian von Berlichingen

Investor

Anke Cassing

Principal

Tanja Emmerling

Partner

Caroline Fichtner

Senior Investment Manager

Yann Fiebig

Investment Manager

Alexander von Frankenberg

Managing Director and Founder

Bernd Goergen

Partner

Stefanie Grüter

Partner, Communications and Relations

Gregor Haidl

Principal / Authorised Signatory

Frank Hensel

Senior Investment Manager

Olaf Joeressen

Senior Investment Manager

Markus Kressmann

Partner

Maurice Kügler

Investment Manager

Klaus Lehmann

Senior Investment Manager

Dominik Lohle

Senior Investment Manager

Torsten Löffler

Principal ppa. - DeepTech Future Fonds

Fabian Mohr

Investor

Martin Möllmann

Investment Manager

Axel Nitsch

Investment Manager

Andreas Olmes

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Peters

Investment Manager

Tilmann Petersen

Investment Manager

Claudia Raber

Partner

Nikolaus Raupp

Investor

Frank Reinecke

Partner

Guido Schlitzer

Managing Director

Ulrich Schmitt

Principal

Romy Schnelle

Partner

Tobias Schulz

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Katharina Severin

Investment Manager

Niels Sharman

Investor

Esko Stahl

Investment Manager

Björn Sykora

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Angelika Vlachou

Partner

Johannes Weber

Principal

Marco Winzer

Partner

Julian Zachmann

Investor

Christian Ziach

Principal and Authorized Signatory

Markus Kückelhaus Ph.D

Partner, Industrial Tech Team

Past deals in Robotics

akirolabs

Venture Round in 2022
Akirolabs specializes in web development procurement management solutions, leveraging an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to enhance strategic procurement intelligence. The company provides a comprehensive toolkit and methodology embedded within an intuitive collaboration workflow. By integrating relevant internal and external business insights, Akirolabs enables clients to adapt its framework to their specific needs and contexts. Their offerings include frameworks, augmented market capabilities, and knowledge repository solutions, all aimed at streamlining the procurement process and improving decision-making for organizations.

Valispace

Seed Round in 2022
Valispace GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Bremen, Germany, offers a browser-based engineering software platform designed to enhance productivity in the development of complex hardware products such as satellites, rockets, robots, and drones. This tool serves as a collaborative environment for engineers, managing non-CAD data and engineering values through a centralized data hub, which acts as a single source of truth. Valispace’s software allows for effective technical change management by automatically propagating changes across documents and simulations. It provides comprehensive administrative and budget management features, as well as tools for interface management and documentation. By streamlining the handling of dynamic engineering data, Valispace enables users to improve development speed, quality, and cost efficiency across their projects.

Neural Concept

Series A in 2022
Neural Concept is a software company that employs deep learning algorithms to transform the industrial engineering process. This allows companies to focus on core strategic design choices, speed up R&D cycles, and reduce computational costs. The company was established in 2018 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

MetisMotion

Seed Round in 2022
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of lightweight, force-optimized actuators for various applications, including robotics, aerospace, automotive, and safety. The company leverages decades of expertise in specialty actuator development to create high force-density and ultra-dynamic linear actuators. MetisMotion's technology effectively combines the advantages of solid-state actuators with conventional drives, offering significant reductions in weight and space. This innovation is particularly beneficial for automotive and industrial sectors aiming to enhance the electrification of hydraulics, enabling higher forces and longer displacements in their systems.

Operaize

Seed Round in 2021
Operaize GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform known as Cognitive Operations, which is designed to enhance production planning for manufacturing clients. This cloud-based platform integrates seamlessly with existing planning landscapes through APIs or specialized SAP integration, addressing various planning challenges. Cognitive Operations efficiently collects and restructures planning and master data from current ERP and planning systems, allowing it to generate optimal production plans within seconds based on predefined conditions and objectives. Additionally, the platform supports clients in identifying potential faults, risks, and failures in their operations, enabling them to devise effective strategies to mitigate these issues and improve overall efficiency in the industrial value chain.

FlyNex

Venture Round in 2021
FlyNex GmbH is a Hamburg-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing automated software solutions for industrial drone operations. The company's software facilitates the integration of unmanned aerial systems by connecting pilots, businesses, and regulatory authorities. FlyNex offers a comprehensive platform that supports various aspects of drone-related workflows, including planning, execution, and analytics. By enabling collaboration both within and between companies, FlyNex helps clients reduce operational costs and improve service quality, ultimately increasing their revenue through a data-driven approach. The software is designed to simplify air control and UAV management, allowing businesses to utilize drones effectively without requiring extensive technological or legal expertise.

MetisMotion

Seed Round in 2021
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of lightweight, force-optimized actuators for various applications, including robotics, aerospace, automotive, and safety. The company leverages decades of expertise in specialty actuator development to create high force-density and ultra-dynamic linear actuators. MetisMotion's technology effectively combines the advantages of solid-state actuators with conventional drives, offering significant reductions in weight and space. This innovation is particularly beneficial for automotive and industrial sectors aiming to enhance the electrification of hydraulics, enabling higher forces and longer displacements in their systems.

Sewts

Seed Round in 2021
sewts GmbH, founded in 2019 and located in Munich, Germany, specializes in automation technology focused on the processing of easily deformable materials, particularly textiles. The company collaborates with the Technical University of Munich to create finite element (FE) simulations that accurately replicate textile behavior. Its flagship product, Velum, is an AI-driven technology that analyzes textiles and converts insights into robotic commands. This innovative solution supports real-time motion and trajectory planning, enabling efficient control of industrial robots and coordination among multiple robots. sewts' technology streamlines complex manual processes in industrial settings, such as laundries and garment manufacturing, while promoting sustainability and innovation in production methods. The company is supported by several investors, including APEX Ventures and Bayern Kapital, which underscores its commitment to advancing the robotics and textile industries.

Reactive Robotics

Venture Round in 2021
Reactive Robotics GmbH, founded in April 2015 in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of rehabilitation robots aimed at facilitating early movement rehabilitation following neurological injuries and orthopedic surgeries. The company's robots are specifically tailored for gait rehabilitation in neurological patients and for use in orthopedic patients recovering from joint replacement procedures. With a team that brings over a decade of experience in rehabilitation robotics and extensive startup knowledge, Reactive Robotics has established a robust clinical network to advance its innovations. The company benefits from a diverse group of advisors who offer guidance in engineering, legal matters, and the regulatory processes necessary for medical device registration, ensuring a comprehensive approach to its operations.

Neural Concept

Seed Round in 2021
Neural Concept is a software company that employs deep learning algorithms to transform the industrial engineering process. This allows companies to focus on core strategic design choices, speed up R&D cycles, and reduce computational costs. The company was established in 2018 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

DcubeD

Venture Round in 2021
DCUBED develops and sells innovative actuators and deployable structures for the rapidly growing space market.

Orbex

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2015, Orbex is Europe’s leading private launch services company, focused entirely on supporting the needs of the small satellite industry. Orbex has developed one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world. They launch customer satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from a unique, modern launch location in the heart of the European continent. They offer a flexible core launch service and a wide suite of supporting services that make life easier for customers. Their European location means shorter supply lines, easier communications and reduced operational costs. Their advanced launch vehicle means higher reliability, more flexible mission profiles and a regular, scheduled launch service.

Magazino

Series B in 2020
Magazino GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and manufacturing of mobile robots tailored for the storage and intralogistics sectors. Established in 2014 and based in Munich, Magazino produces perception-controlled robots capable of identifying, grasping, and precisely placing individual items from shelves, primarily for e-commerce applications. Their innovative approach incorporates a sophisticated operating system known as ACROS, which allows robots to receive tasks and updates, and an application for monitoring robot performance. The company aims to enhance automation in various industries, including mail-order, warehousing, production lines, and pharmacies, with the vision of creating self-thinking and self-acting warehouses. Magazino's technology not only improves operational efficiency but also contributes to the broader evolution of robotics in logistics.

WAKU Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
WAKU Robotics GmbH, established in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing digital solutions for the selection and procurement of mobile robots used in logistics and production environments. The company operates a supplier-independent, SaaS-enabled procurement platform that includes an online comparison site, lotsofbots.com, and a Robot Solution Designer. These tools assist customers in making informed decisions when selecting the most suitable robotic solutions for their needs. In addition to facilitating robot selection, WAKU Robotics offers AI software that enables clients to monitor, quantify, and optimize their robotic workforce post-implementation. This comprehensive approach positions WAKU Robotics as a valuable partner for businesses seeking to enhance automation through mobile robotics.

Neural Concept

Venture Round in 2019
Neural Concept is a software company that employs deep learning algorithms to transform the industrial engineering process. This allows companies to focus on core strategic design choices, speed up R&D cycles, and reduce computational costs. The company was established in 2018 and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

MetisMotion

Seed Round in 2018
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of lightweight, force-optimized actuators for various applications, including robotics, aerospace, automotive, and safety. The company leverages decades of expertise in specialty actuator development to create high force-density and ultra-dynamic linear actuators. MetisMotion's technology effectively combines the advantages of solid-state actuators with conventional drives, offering significant reductions in weight and space. This innovation is particularly beneficial for automotive and industrial sectors aiming to enhance the electrification of hydraulics, enabling higher forces and longer displacements in their systems.

Hofmann & Stirner

Seed Round in 2018
Hofmann & Stirner ist ein Hersteller für automatisierte Zuführsysteme mit Schwingförderern und nutzt Simulationsverfahren zu deren Entwicklung. Entsprechend unserem Leitbild EXCITED BY SCIENCE transferieren wir dazu Ergebnisse aus der Forschung in die industrielle Anwendung. Unser Anspruch ist es, dem Kunden die leistungsstärksten und flexibelsten Zuführsysteme zur Verfügung zu stellen, die den Anforderungen einer modernen Produktion mit kurzen Produktlebenszyklen und hohen Taktraten genügen. Hierfür haben wir die Zuführsysteme PARU und ROTU entwickelt. Durch Einsatz digitaler Zwillinge kann parallel zum Betrieb das reale System für neue Fördergüter vorbereitet werden. Fortlaufend erhobene Betriebsdaten halten den digitalen Zwilling auf einem aktuellen Stand und verhelfen uns zur kontinuierlichen Weiterentwicklung des Systems. Mit einem Zuführsystem von Hofmann & Stirner müssen Sie keine Entscheidung zwischen Zuführleistung und Flexibilität mehr treffen.

Hofmann & Stirner

Venture Round in 2018
Hofmann & Stirner ist ein Hersteller für automatisierte Zuführsysteme mit Schwingförderern und nutzt Simulationsverfahren zu deren Entwicklung. Entsprechend unserem Leitbild EXCITED BY SCIENCE transferieren wir dazu Ergebnisse aus der Forschung in die industrielle Anwendung. Unser Anspruch ist es, dem Kunden die leistungsstärksten und flexibelsten Zuführsysteme zur Verfügung zu stellen, die den Anforderungen einer modernen Produktion mit kurzen Produktlebenszyklen und hohen Taktraten genügen. Hierfür haben wir die Zuführsysteme PARU und ROTU entwickelt. Durch Einsatz digitaler Zwillinge kann parallel zum Betrieb das reale System für neue Fördergüter vorbereitet werden. Fortlaufend erhobene Betriebsdaten halten den digitalen Zwilling auf einem aktuellen Stand und verhelfen uns zur kontinuierlichen Weiterentwicklung des Systems. Mit einem Zuführsystem von Hofmann & Stirner müssen Sie keine Entscheidung zwischen Zuführleistung und Flexibilität mehr treffen.

R3DT

Seed Round in 2018
R3DT GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in providing innovative virtual reality (VR) solutions tailored for industrial manufacturing and work planning. The company, a spin-off from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), offers a VR software tool that enables businesses of all sizes to enhance efficiency across various processes, including development, sales, marketing, training, and maintenance. By leveraging R3DT's technology, organizations can accelerate product planning and implementation, as well as create immersive sales presentations that showcase products in their true size and a 360-degree view. The company's approach emphasizes collaboration among customers, suppliers, and employees to achieve superior outcomes in operational workflows.

Memetis

Venture Round in 2018
memetis GmbH, a spin-off from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, specializes in the development of foil-based miniature actuators using shape memory alloys. Founded in 2017 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, the company provides innovative microactuators for diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and testing equipment manufacturing. These ultra-compact components are designed to generate motion actively, offering high switching forces and enhanced integration capabilities compared to traditional wire-based mechanisms. By enabling greater flexibility in application, memetis aims to meet the evolving demands of its clients across various sectors, thereby expanding the potential uses for its advanced actuator technology.

Orbex

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Orbex is Europe’s leading private launch services company, focused entirely on supporting the needs of the small satellite industry. Orbex has developed one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world. They launch customer satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from a unique, modern launch location in the heart of the European continent. They offer a flexible core launch service and a wide suite of supporting services that make life easier for customers. Their European location means shorter supply lines, easier communications and reduced operational costs. Their advanced launch vehicle means higher reliability, more flexible mission profiles and a regular, scheduled launch service.

Valispace

Seed Round in 2018
Valispace GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Bremen, Germany, offers a browser-based engineering software platform designed to enhance productivity in the development of complex hardware products such as satellites, rockets, robots, and drones. This tool serves as a collaborative environment for engineers, managing non-CAD data and engineering values through a centralized data hub, which acts as a single source of truth. Valispace’s software allows for effective technical change management by automatically propagating changes across documents and simulations. It provides comprehensive administrative and budget management features, as well as tools for interface management and documentation. By streamlining the handling of dynamic engineering data, Valispace enables users to improve development speed, quality, and cost efficiency across their projects.

Rimasys

Venture Round in 2017
RIMASYS is dedicated to advancing surgical education and medical technology research and development. The company focuses on creating realistic fractures in human specimens through a unique algorithm and device, which supports practical skill training for surgeons. By integrating digital learning, virtual reality, and 3D printing, RIMASYS aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals requiring advanced therapies and operations. Their innovative approach facilitates collaboration among medical science, academia, and industry, fostering the development of better implants and surgical techniques.

Reactive Robotics

Series B in 2017
Reactive Robotics GmbH, founded in April 2015 in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of rehabilitation robots aimed at facilitating early movement rehabilitation following neurological injuries and orthopedic surgeries. The company's robots are specifically tailored for gait rehabilitation in neurological patients and for use in orthopedic patients recovering from joint replacement procedures. With a team that brings over a decade of experience in rehabilitation robotics and extensive startup knowledge, Reactive Robotics has established a robust clinical network to advance its innovations. The company benefits from a diverse group of advisors who offer guidance in engineering, legal matters, and the regulatory processes necessary for medical device registration, ensuring a comprehensive approach to its operations.

FlyNex

Seed Round in 2017
FlyNex GmbH is a Hamburg-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing automated software solutions for industrial drone operations. The company's software facilitates the integration of unmanned aerial systems by connecting pilots, businesses, and regulatory authorities. FlyNex offers a comprehensive platform that supports various aspects of drone-related workflows, including planning, execution, and analytics. By enabling collaboration both within and between companies, FlyNex helps clients reduce operational costs and improve service quality, ultimately increasing their revenue through a data-driven approach. The software is designed to simplify air control and UAV management, allowing businesses to utilize drones effectively without requiring extensive technological or legal expertise.

Wiferion

Seed Round in 2017
Wiferion develops and provides energy systems intended for mobile robotics applications. Wiferion's innovative etaLINK technology brings contactless, inductive, wireless charging to the next level with efficiencies. The company makes innovations in several key areas of the system based on the principle of magnetic induction. Algorithms and an integrated communication link to the battery management system guarantees a gentle fast-charging process for the battery. Wiferion is able to meet customer needs in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner using a modular approach. By working with manufacturers of battery cells, it allows for long-term, high-quality, and consistent availability. Wiferion was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.

Synapticon

Venture Round in 2017
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.

Adlatus

Seed Round in 2017
ADLATUS Robotics GmbH develops and implements autonomous service and cleaning robots. It robots are used in supermarkets, airports, hospitals, and industry/logistics. The company is headquartered in Ulm, Germany.

Reactive Robotics

Series A in 2016
Reactive Robotics GmbH, founded in April 2015 in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of rehabilitation robots aimed at facilitating early movement rehabilitation following neurological injuries and orthopedic surgeries. The company's robots are specifically tailored for gait rehabilitation in neurological patients and for use in orthopedic patients recovering from joint replacement procedures. With a team that brings over a decade of experience in rehabilitation robotics and extensive startup knowledge, Reactive Robotics has established a robust clinical network to advance its innovations. The company benefits from a diverse group of advisors who offer guidance in engineering, legal matters, and the regulatory processes necessary for medical device registration, ensuring a comprehensive approach to its operations.

Cevotec

Seed Round in 2016
Cevotec GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design of carbon fiber composites, tapes, and reinforcements for various industries, including industrial products, medical devices, and sports. The company utilizes Fiber Patch Placement technology to enable manufacturers to produce complex parts with high volume and quality in a fully automated process. Cevotec's SAMBA system is specifically designed for preforming challenging 3D geometries and laminates with intricate fiber orientations. To complement its manufacturing capabilities, Cevotec also offers ARTIST STUDIO, a CAD-CAM software platform, along with development services for prototypes and series products. As a spin-off from Technische Universität München, Cevotec collaborates with notable partners such as Airbus Group, Baumann Automation, and the European Space Agency ESA to advance the industrial production of complex composite materials.

Revobotik

Seed Round in 2015
REVOBOTIK nutzt die umlaufende Antriebsweise um die Leistungsfähigkeit von Delta-Robotern im Dauerbetrieb zu erhöhen. Das Wirkprinzip ist hierbei eine günstige Bewegungsübertragung und die fortlaufende Bewegung der Antriebe mit weniger Beschleunigungs- und Abbremsvorgängen. Gegenüber schwenkenden Syste­men kann somit schnell eine 50% höhere Traglast erzielt werden. Dieses Potential bietet zudem die Möglichkeit die maximalen Taktgeschwindigkeiten in der Anwendung zu erhöhen.
Automatic Logistic Solution GmbH manufacturers automatic package breakers for businesses and individuals. The systems are designed for the applications such as goods and return receipts and picking and shipping optimization. It supplies corresponding systems such as bar code scanners, volume measuring systems, defect detection, palletizers, elevators, and withdrawal, tilting, and turning robots. The aim is to provide the customers of various industries with integrated solutions to increase the efficiency of value chains. Automatic Logistic Solution GmbH is a Germany-based company that was founded in 2013 by Paul Kammerscheid.

HoloBuilder

Seed Round in 2014
HoloBuilder Inc., based in San Francisco, is a construction technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software solutions for documenting construction site progress. Founded in 2015, HoloBuilder offers a web-based platform that leverages 360° imagery, computer vision, and virtual reality to provide comprehensive documentation and project management tools. The platform integrates seamlessly with Autodesk BIM 360, allowing users to capture and organize construction progress through photos linked to specific locations and times. This subscription-based service enables construction professionals, engineers, and clients to virtually visit project sites at any time, enhancing oversight and decision-making. HoloBuilder's technology is utilized by many of the largest general contractors in the United States, demonstrating its significant impact on the construction industry. The company has attracted investment from various venture capital firms, positioning itself as a leader in construction documentation solutions.

Medineering

Seed Round in 2014
Medineering is a medical technology company, which specializes in the development, patenting, and selling of innovative, robotic systems for the minimally invasive head surgery. The product portfolio consists of a modular set of surgical manipulators, which allow clinics and surgeons to choose the degree of automation and functionality, depending on the specific surgical requirements and financial constraints. It manufactures and markets an application-specific and convenient robotic portfolio. It consists of the Intelligent positioning arm and compact application-specific robots helping surgeons in complex anatomical regions. The company's mission is to identify potentials in minimally invasive surgery, which can be unlocked with the aid of robotics. Medineering was founded on 2014 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Magazino

Seed Round in 2014
Magazino GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and manufacturing of mobile robots tailored for the storage and intralogistics sectors. Established in 2014 and based in Munich, Magazino produces perception-controlled robots capable of identifying, grasping, and precisely placing individual items from shelves, primarily for e-commerce applications. Their innovative approach incorporates a sophisticated operating system known as ACROS, which allows robots to receive tasks and updates, and an application for monitoring robot performance. The company aims to enhance automation in various industries, including mail-order, warehousing, production lines, and pharmacies, with the vision of creating self-thinking and self-acting warehouses. Magazino's technology not only improves operational efficiency but also contributes to the broader evolution of robotics in logistics.

Scopis

Series A in 2013
Scopis GmbH, founded in 2010 as a joint spin-off of Charité University Clinic Berlin and Fraunhofer IPK, specializes in developing and manufacturing navigation systems for minimally invasive surgeries, particularly in the fields of ENT, spine, cranio-maxillofacial, and neurosurgery. The company offers a range of products, including the Scopis TGS for navigated functional endoscopic sinus surgery and the Hybrid Navigation System, which integrates with endoscopic towers to provide high-definition documentation. Scopis also produces various EM instruments, such as precision pointers, malleable suction tubes, and tracking devices. Additionally, the company provides planning software that facilitates the surgical process by allowing users to create and execute plans in the operating theater. Scopis operates a worldwide distribution network and is based in Berlin, Germany, as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.

Bionic Robotics

Seed Round in 2013
Bionic Robotics GmbH (formerly BioRob) - the smarter solution for flexible automation in small and medium enterprises.

Synapticon

Seed Round in 2012
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.

Autoloader GmbH

Seed Round in 2011
Autoloader GmbH specializes in the development and distribution of fault-tolerant automation facilities. It is a fully automated baggage loading system for airports. The concept is developed and implemented with their research and development partners. It helps airport operators and airlines, who suffers extreme pressure on margins that realizes neglected opportunities for greater efficiency. It is designed in a modular fashion and can be integrated into planned new airports as well as into existing baggage handling systems. The image processing system checks the whole loading process continuously and initiates corrections to the process. Autoloader GmbH is a Germany-based company that was founded in 2009 by Florian Gottschaller.

Scopis

Seed Round in 2010
Scopis GmbH, founded in 2010 as a joint spin-off of Charité University Clinic Berlin and Fraunhofer IPK, specializes in developing and manufacturing navigation systems for minimally invasive surgeries, particularly in the fields of ENT, spine, cranio-maxillofacial, and neurosurgery. The company offers a range of products, including the Scopis TGS for navigated functional endoscopic sinus surgery and the Hybrid Navigation System, which integrates with endoscopic towers to provide high-definition documentation. Scopis also produces various EM instruments, such as precision pointers, malleable suction tubes, and tracking devices. Additionally, the company provides planning software that facilitates the surgical process by allowing users to create and execute plans in the operating theater. Scopis operates a worldwide distribution network and is based in Berlin, Germany, as a subsidiary of Stryker Corporation.

UroTec

Seed Round in 2008
UroTec GmbH is a pharmaceutical company, founded in Germany in 2005. The spin-off from Dresden University of Technology develops and distributes implants from autologous cells for reconstruction of the lower urinary tract (tissue engineering).
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