Matterwave Ventures

OKAPI:Orbits provides an AI-powered space traffic management platform that predicts collision risks, manages conjunctions, and optimizes satellite operations to enable safer, more efficient use of crowded orbits. The platform includes environment visualization, maneuver design, conjunction analysis, re-entry predictions, high-accuracy orbit propagation and determination, and pass prediction, with secure ground-segment integration for space operators and institutions. The company aims to support sustainable space activity by reducing collision risk and enabling reliable operations in increasingly congested space.

Akhetonics is a German-founded startup focused on all-optical computing. It is developing an all-optical general-purpose processor, the XPU, for ultra-low-power, high-performance computing, using in-house photonic design automation tools and all-optical logic to advance digital computation with light and achieve high parallelism, lower latency, and reduced energy consumption. The company also designs optical processors and security hardware that provide wideband, stable signals, employing transistor designs based on established node technologies and electrical isolation to address fan-out, scalability, and electromagnetic interference challenges in all-optical systems.

DessIA develops artificial intelligence-augmented engineering software that automates engineering tasks. The platform provides AI-powered bots that assist engineers in the early stages of product development, quickly generating thousands of architectural options and identifying configurations that satisfy sustainability and profitability criteria. By reducing development lead times, the software helps automotive and mechanical engineers optimize designs and explore innovative approaches to engineering challenges.

Ventory specializes in field inventory management software designed to enhance visibility and control. Its platform integrates with existing systems, offering real-time tracking, AI-enabled offline functionality, automated replenishment, and accurate stock counts. This enables businesses to minimize waste, optimize stock management, and improve decision-making.

Innatera develops ultra-low-power neuromorphic processors for sensors. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Delft University of Technology, the company designs neuromorphic chips that mimic brain mechanisms for processing sensory data. The processors use continuous-time analog-mixed signal computing to replicate spiking neurons and synapses, enabling sensor data to be processed faster and with substantially less energy than conventional processors.

Founded in Berlin in 2017, LiveEO is a pioneering provider of insights-as-a-service. It leverages AI and satellite data to offer real-time earth observation applications, specializing in monitoring large-scale infrastructure such as railways, power lines, and pipelines. LiveEO's services enable clients to manage risks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure infrastructure safety and sustainability.

ecoLocked converts captured carbon from local biomass residues into functional, carbon-negative construction materials. Their products permanently store CO2 in the built environment, reducing the need for fossil raw materials and delivering targeted functionalities such as thermal insulation.

ZeroPoint Technologies specializes in innovative memory compression technology aimed at enhancing data center and smart device efficiency. By removing up to 70% of unnecessary information from microchips, the company enables significantly improved performance, achieving up to 50% more performance per watt. This technology combines ultra-fast data compression, real-time data compaction, and transparent memory management into a single solution, making it distinct in the industry. The company's products allow data centers to maximize performance while minimizing energy consumption, and enable smart device developers to enhance performance and user experience without sacrificing battery life. ZeroPoint's approach is founded on decades of research from a renowned academic group, supported by a robust patent portfolio and a continuous pipeline of innovative ideas. The company delivers hardware intellectual property blocks that clients can integrate into their systems on a chip (SoC) and collaborates closely with industry leaders on advanced technology projects.

RetinAI Medical AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, focuses on developing innovative software tools for the collection, organization, and analysis of eye health data. The company offers products such as OmniViewer, which enables researchers to annotate and structure both 2D and 3D datasets for machine learning and statistical analyses, and Discovery, designed for clinical and pharmaceutical research. RetinAI aims to optimize and simplify workflows in clinics and research environments, enhancing healthcare delivery by leveraging advanced machine learning for automatic image and data analysis. Its proprietary technology significantly improves image quality and facilitates the automatic analysis of medical data for hospitals, private practitioners, pharmaceutical companies, and device manufacturers, achieving performance levels comparable to human analysis.

Firecell is a telecommunications company that specializes in developing open source platforms for 4G and 5G networks. The company focuses on providing private network solutions tailored for enterprises, allowing them to establish affordable, reliable, and flexible communication infrastructure. Firecell's offerings include both 4G and 5G core networks, as well as an open-RAN compatible radio access network software suite, facilitating enhanced connectivity and operational efficiency for businesses.

Innatera develops ultra-low-power neuromorphic processors for sensors. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Delft University of Technology, the company designs neuromorphic chips that mimic brain mechanisms for processing sensory data. The processors use continuous-time analog-mixed signal computing to replicate spiking neurons and synapses, enabling sensor data to be processed faster and with substantially less energy than conventional processors.

Ask for the Moon develops a knowledge‑management platform that turns tacit expertise into searchable, actionable information. The system uses machine learning to surface relevant questions and answers within an organization’s existing workflows, enabling employees to find and share knowledge quickly. By embedding the tool into daily tools and processes, it encourages timely, context‑appropriate queries and ensures that answers are captured and reused. The platform is tailored to each business case, with iterative change‑management support and a focus on measurable time savings. It helps companies protect long‑term know‑how while improving operational efficiency.

Threedy GmbH is a German company founded in 2020, specializing in high-performance visual computing solutions through its instant3Dhub platform. The platform is designed to support visualization, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications, primarily targeting the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. Threedy's technology allows for the seamless integration of large data sets with business data and sensors, facilitating a wide range of applications across different devices. Its features include a 3D streaming architecture and built-in 3D Spaces, which enable users to share context and data links effectively. By leveraging 3D data models, Threedy aims to drive digital innovation in products, services, and business processes, ultimately simplifying operations and reducing costs for its clients.

Innerspace GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Wattens, Austria, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) software tailored for the life science industry. The company offers innovative, experience-based training solutions that leverage deep learning psychology principles to prepare cleanroom operators for critical tasks. By utilizing a risk-based education approach within a virtual environment, Innerspace enables employees to practice and refine their skills, enhancing their understanding of production processes in cleanroom settings. In addition to its VR training products, Innerspace provides a Training Management System (TMS) for enterprise-wide distribution and also supplies VR hardware. The company's offerings are designed for international pharmaceutical companies, aiming to minimize errors in pharmaceutical processes, reduce training costs by decreasing machine downtime, and improve the overall effectiveness of cleanroom personnel training.

Tvarit is a manufacturing AI company that develops platforms and services to optimize production through data science. It offers an AI platform for data scientists to analyze manufacturing data and generate new use cases, along with data extraction, IT systems integration, data preparation, and AI modeling services. The company focuses on sustainable, zero-waste manufacturing and provides a platform for process optimization and scrap reduction in metal factories, combining AI with chemistry-based simulation to reduce false alarms and deliver actionable insights. Founded in 2009 and based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Roseman Labs is a developer of secure computation software that enables decentralized data analytics on encrypted data. The company’s platform allows users to perform analytics without disclosing the original sensitive data, ensuring data privacy and security. By leveraging a cryptographic technique known as Multi-Party Computation, Roseman Labs redefines data collaboration, enabling organizations to work together effectively while maintaining the confidentiality of their information. The innovative approach provides a robust solution for companies looking to derive insights from sensitive datasets without compromising their integrity.

Tvarit is a manufacturing AI company that develops platforms and services to optimize production through data science. It offers an AI platform for data scientists to analyze manufacturing data and generate new use cases, along with data extraction, IT systems integration, data preparation, and AI modeling services. The company focuses on sustainable, zero-waste manufacturing and provides a platform for process optimization and scrap reduction in metal factories, combining AI with chemistry-based simulation to reduce false alarms and deliver actionable insights. Founded in 2009 and based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Visplore is a technology company that develops visual analytics software for efficiently exploring and preparing large datasets, particularly time-series sensor data. Their platform simplifies complex data analysis tasks, allowing users to intuitively identify correlations, patterns, and trends without extensive manual effort.

Fruitcore Robotics specializes in the design and development of robotic systems aimed at automating industrial processes. The company utilizes advanced software and innovative mechatronics to create optimized robotic solutions. Its technology is applicable in various industrial contexts, encompassing tasks such as workpiece handling, fitting, assembling, screwing, palletizing, stacking, packaging, and workpiece testing. By implementing these robotic systems, Fruitcore Robotics enables manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency while reducing both time and costs associated with production tasks.

ToolSense GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing an industrial Internet of Things platform tailored for construction tools and facility management. The company's platform enables manufacturers to integrate modules that collect, analyze, and compress sensor data locally from construction machines. By networking these machines, ToolSense facilitates the real-time recording and management of machine data, which helps asset-intensive companies enhance their efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The platform digitizes asset processes, automates workflows, and provides valuable insights for decision-making, allowing organizations to realize cost savings and improve compliance. Ultimately, ToolSense empowers companies to focus on their core activities while optimizing operational performance through comprehensive data management and business process automation.

Founded in Berlin in 2017, LiveEO is a pioneering provider of insights-as-a-service. It leverages AI and satellite data to offer real-time earth observation applications, specializing in monitoring large-scale infrastructure such as railways, power lines, and pipelines. LiveEO's services enable clients to manage risks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure infrastructure safety and sustainability.

LynxCare, established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in an AI-powered data platform that collects, analyzes, and interprets both structured and unstructured data from diverse sources. This platform, designed for hospitals and clinics, empowers medical professionals with actionable insights, enabling them to enhance clinical efficiency and improve the quality of patient care.

Tvarit is a manufacturing AI company that develops platforms and services to optimize production through data science. It offers an AI platform for data scientists to analyze manufacturing data and generate new use cases, along with data extraction, IT systems integration, data preparation, and AI modeling services. The company focuses on sustainable, zero-waste manufacturing and provides a platform for process optimization and scrap reduction in metal factories, combining AI with chemistry-based simulation to reduce false alarms and deliver actionable insights. Founded in 2009 and based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Ninox is a Berlin-based software company that develops a low-code/no-code platform for building business applications used by teams. The platform enables line-of-business users to automate back-office workflows without developers, blending drag-and-drop design with templates for CRM, invoicing, order management, project planning, to-do lists, time management, and inventory management, as well as data synchronization and mapping. It is designed to digitize and streamline processes across industries while offering easy onboarding and flexible customization. The solution serves more than 2,800 customers, reflecting broad adoption and a focus on improving collaboration and reducing development effort.

Soter Analytics PTY LTD focuses on preventing musculoskeletal injuries in industrial workplaces through its innovative Soter Spine system, which combines wearable sensors and advanced analytics. The company provides devices that continuously monitor human movement, capturing health and locational data to identify at-risk movements and alert workers accordingly. By partnering with large industrial organizations, Soter integrates additional sensors, such as those for temperature and heart rate, to enhance safety and productivity. The company also offers an application that tracks long-term impacts and provides actionable recommendations for injury prevention. Founded in 2015 and based in Perth, Australia, Soter Analytics aims to set a new standard in workplace safety and ergonomics by leveraging AI-powered insights to foster a culture of safety and efficiency among workers.

Founded in 2015, Cybus develops software solutions that connect industrial machinery and applications. Its flagship product, Connectware, is a centralized data hub that collects, processes, and distributes industrial data, supporting large-scale configurations across multiple sites. Cybus enables seamless manufacturing data flow, ensuring secure and robust data infrastructures for production-critical operations.

Headmade Materials GmbH is a German company based in Würzburg, focused on developing materials and processes for metal 3D printing, specifically utilizing the ColdMetalFusion technique. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in creating binder-based materials for the additive manufacturing of serial parts. Headmade Materials offers a range of services, including part design for 3D printing, production of standard and customized feedstocks, and process consulting. Their expertise extends to application support for additive-compatible designs and reliable production processes, enabling clients to achieve cost-effective manufacturing of advanced printed metal components. Additionally, the company provides small-scale series production and implementation support directly at customer sites, simplifying the post-processing of components and enhancing overall output.

HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development of quantum algorithms aimed at predicting molecular properties for various industries, including performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The company's innovations address the lengthy and costly processes involved in the design and development of functional molecules and formulations. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations seeks to enhance the efficiency of simulations, which are crucial for reducing the time-to-market and costs associated with research and development cycles. Their platform enables companies to better understand chemical and physical interactions, thereby accelerating product development in the chemistry and pharmaceutical sectors.

Equal1 develops innovative quantum computing technologies using commercially available silicon semiconductors. Their solution employs nanometer-scale quantum dots to create qubits on standard CMOS processes, integrating all necessary functions for a quantum processing unit (QPU) operating at 3 kelvin with over 10 million transistors.

Fruitcore Robotics specializes in the design and development of robotic systems aimed at automating industrial processes. The company utilizes advanced software and innovative mechatronics to create optimized robotic solutions. Its technology is applicable in various industrial contexts, encompassing tasks such as workpiece handling, fitting, assembling, screwing, palletizing, stacking, packaging, and workpiece testing. By implementing these robotic systems, Fruitcore Robotics enables manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency while reducing both time and costs associated with production tasks.

DessIA develops artificial intelligence-augmented engineering software that automates engineering tasks. The platform provides AI-powered bots that assist engineers in the early stages of product development, quickly generating thousands of architectural options and identifying configurations that satisfy sustainability and profitability criteria. By reducing development lead times, the software helps automotive and mechanical engineers optimize designs and explore innovative approaches to engineering challenges.

Founded in Berlin in 2017, LiveEO is a pioneering provider of insights-as-a-service. It leverages AI and satellite data to offer real-time earth observation applications, specializing in monitoring large-scale infrastructure such as railways, power lines, and pipelines. LiveEO's services enable clients to manage risks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure infrastructure safety and sustainability.

Visplore is a technology company that develops visual analytics software for efficiently exploring and preparing large datasets, particularly time-series sensor data. Their platform simplifies complex data analysis tasks, allowing users to intuitively identify correlations, patterns, and trends without extensive manual effort.

Threedy GmbH is a German company founded in 2020, specializing in high-performance visual computing solutions through its instant3Dhub platform. The platform is designed to support visualization, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications, primarily targeting the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. Threedy's technology allows for the seamless integration of large data sets with business data and sensors, facilitating a wide range of applications across different devices. Its features include a 3D streaming architecture and built-in 3D Spaces, which enable users to share context and data links effectively. By leveraging 3D data models, Threedy aims to drive digital innovation in products, services, and business processes, ultimately simplifying operations and reducing costs for its clients.

Innatera develops ultra-low-power neuromorphic processors for sensors. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Delft University of Technology, the company designs neuromorphic chips that mimic brain mechanisms for processing sensory data. The processors use continuous-time analog-mixed signal computing to replicate spiking neurons and synapses, enabling sensor data to be processed faster and with substantially less energy than conventional processors.

Founded in 2013, Sensolus designs and develops global positioning system (GPS) trackers for non-powered assets. It offers turnkey solutions for wireless, low-power context-aware sensing, along with a web-based IoT cloud platform for real-time asset tracking. Serving industries such as manufacturing, waste management, cargo transport, and automotive.

Founded in 2015, Semalytix develops an AI-driven platform that extracts and summarizes trends in value perception of high-cost therapies across areas such as oncology, immunology, and metabolism. The platform gathers evidence from diverse data sources like CRM systems, social media, clinical studies, and external providers.

Founded in Munich, Germany in 2013, DyeMansion specializes in transforming raw, 3D-printed polymer parts into high-value consumer and industrial products. The company offers precision coloring and finishing systems that work with major industrial powder-bed 3D printing systems, enabling high-volume production for diverse applications.

ToolSense GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing an industrial Internet of Things platform tailored for construction tools and facility management. The company's platform enables manufacturers to integrate modules that collect, analyze, and compress sensor data locally from construction machines. By networking these machines, ToolSense facilitates the real-time recording and management of machine data, which helps asset-intensive companies enhance their efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The platform digitizes asset processes, automates workflows, and provides valuable insights for decision-making, allowing organizations to realize cost savings and improve compliance. Ultimately, ToolSense empowers companies to focus on their core activities while optimizing operational performance through comprehensive data management and business process automation.

Headmade Materials GmbH is a German company based in Würzburg, focused on developing materials and processes for metal 3D printing, specifically utilizing the ColdMetalFusion technique. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in creating binder-based materials for the additive manufacturing of serial parts. Headmade Materials offers a range of services, including part design for 3D printing, production of standard and customized feedstocks, and process consulting. Their expertise extends to application support for additive-compatible designs and reliable production processes, enabling clients to achieve cost-effective manufacturing of advanced printed metal components. Additionally, the company provides small-scale series production and implementation support directly at customer sites, simplifying the post-processing of components and enhancing overall output.

LynxCare, established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in an AI-powered data platform that collects, analyzes, and interprets both structured and unstructured data from diverse sources. This platform, designed for hospitals and clinics, empowers medical professionals with actionable insights, enabling them to enhance clinical efficiency and improve the quality of patient care.

Ninox is a Berlin-based software company that develops a low-code/no-code platform for building business applications used by teams. The platform enables line-of-business users to automate back-office workflows without developers, blending drag-and-drop design with templates for CRM, invoicing, order management, project planning, to-do lists, time management, and inventory management, as well as data synchronization and mapping. It is designed to digitize and streamline processes across industries while offering easy onboarding and flexible customization. The solution serves more than 2,800 customers, reflecting broad adoption and a focus on improving collaboration and reducing development effort.

HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development of quantum algorithms aimed at predicting molecular properties for various industries, including performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The company's innovations address the lengthy and costly processes involved in the design and development of functional molecules and formulations. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations seeks to enhance the efficiency of simulations, which are crucial for reducing the time-to-market and costs associated with research and development cycles. Their platform enables companies to better understand chemical and physical interactions, thereby accelerating product development in the chemistry and pharmaceutical sectors.

RetinAI Medical AG, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, focuses on developing innovative software tools for the collection, organization, and analysis of eye health data. The company offers products such as OmniViewer, which enables researchers to annotate and structure both 2D and 3D datasets for machine learning and statistical analyses, and Discovery, designed for clinical and pharmaceutical research. RetinAI aims to optimize and simplify workflows in clinics and research environments, enhancing healthcare delivery by leveraging advanced machine learning for automatic image and data analysis. Its proprietary technology significantly improves image quality and facilitates the automatic analysis of medical data for hospitals, private practitioners, pharmaceutical companies, and device manufacturers, achieving performance levels comparable to human analysis.

Synfioo GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in developing a software platform that provides real-time logistics and transportation monitoring solutions. The company's innovative platform utilizes artificial intelligence and big data to predict transport routes and optimize logistics processes. It alerts transportation planners to disruptions in their initial transport plans, including congestion, security controls, strikes, adverse weather conditions, and waiting times at customs and border crossings. By offering early warnings and accurate estimated time of arrival (ETA) predictions, Synfioo enables clients to make informed decisions swiftly, ultimately enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Founded in 2015, Cybus develops software solutions that connect industrial machinery and applications. Its flagship product, Connectware, is a centralized data hub that collects, processes, and distributes industrial data, supporting large-scale configurations across multiple sites. Cybus enables seamless manufacturing data flow, ensuring secure and robust data infrastructures for production-critical operations.

Founded in Munich, Germany in 2013, DyeMansion specializes in transforming raw, 3D-printed polymer parts into high-value consumer and industrial products. The company offers precision coloring and finishing systems that work with major industrial powder-bed 3D printing systems, enabling high-volume production for diverse applications.