AICA SA
Seed Round in 2025
AICA SA specializes in developing robot-agnostic software aimed at simplifying the programming of robots through the use of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming, the co-founders created a user-friendly software solution that significantly reduces computing time while employing advanced algorithms. This innovative approach allows for a modular setup that enhances the interaction between humans and robots, enabling clients to implement and manipulate robotic systems on-site with ease. AICA envisions a future where robots can take over dirty, dull, or dangerous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and challenging work.
Circunomics
Series A in 2024
Circunomics GmbH specializes in the recycling and reselling of batteries, focusing on the circular economy within the battery sector. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, with additional offices in Shanghai and Boston, the company employs artificial intelligence to provide comprehensive data on battery life cycles. Circunomics predicts the timing for battery reuse or recycling, evaluates their circular value, and connects sellers with appropriate buyers and recyclers. Through its digital platform, Circunomics aims to enhance the efficiency of battery management processes, facilitating the integration of millions of batteries into secondary applications and recycling. The company also promotes market transparency and trust among participants, while addressing the challenges related to resource waste and dependency on foreign supplies of lithium and cobalt.
Agility Robotics
Corporate Round in 2024
Agility Robotics specializes in developing robotic machines with human-like mobility. Its flagship product is Cassie, a bipedal robot designed for walking and running. The company's legged robots serve as mobile sensor platforms, enabling real-time sensing across diverse terrains. Agility Robotics caters to academic, corporate, and military research and development sectors.
Vitesco Technologies
Acquisition in 2024
Vitesco Technologies is an international automotive supplier specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. It offers a range of products for internal combustion engines, hybrid electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and fuel cell electric vehicles.
Koovers
Acquisition in 2023
Koovers is a car service platform that specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of car spares, catering to various brands from Maruti to Mercedes. Recognizing that many independent workshops operate as small garages without dedicated procurement resources, Koovers simplifies the procurement process. Workshops can easily submit their spare part requirements through the Koovers DMS, which facilitates quick and efficient delivery of the requested parts based on predefined turnaround times and the workshop's location. Additionally, Koovers provides car owners with tools to find service centers, obtain online estimates, track maintenance progress, and access their service history, thus enhancing the overall vehicle maintenance experience.
AICA is a market of packaging materials. They provide products that include packaging material, concrete spacers, sewing bag closing machines, and straw bags. They offer services to design, features, desired color shades, winding, and packaging services.
AICA SA
Seed Round in 2023
AICA SA specializes in developing robot-agnostic software aimed at simplifying the programming of robots through the use of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming, the co-founders created a user-friendly software solution that significantly reduces computing time while employing advanced algorithms. This innovative approach allows for a modular setup that enhances the interaction between humans and robots, enabling clients to implement and manipulate robotic systems on-site with ease. AICA envisions a future where robots can take over dirty, dull, or dangerous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and challenging work.
Stegra operates a state-of-the-art steel production plant designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the European steel industry. It achieves this by integrating green hydrogen technology, renewable energy sources, and artificial intelligence to produce fossil-free steel at competitive prices.
Stegra operates a state-of-the-art steel production plant designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the European steel industry. It achieves this by integrating green hydrogen technology, renewable energy sources, and artificial intelligence to produce fossil-free steel at competitive prices.
Ewellix
Acquisition in 2022
Ewellix designs and manufactures linear motion and actuation solutions for industrial automation, medical equipment, mobile machinery, and general automation. Its product portfolio includes linear actuators, high‑performance actuators, telescopic pillars, ball screws, roller screws, linear guides, and complete linear systems, all aimed at delivering precision, stiffness, and reliable positioning. The company serves medical, factory automation, automotive manufacturing, material forming, and mobile machinery sectors and focuses on improving cost efficiency and product performance through automation and advanced manufacturing processes. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Ewellix operates production sites across Sweden, France, Switzerland, Germany, the United States, Taiwan, and China, supporting global customers with engineering, customization, and supply capabilities.
PlugVan
Venture Round in 2021
PlugVan develops solutions for a flexible and sustainable use of commercial vehicles. The company designs camper modules that function as smart control systems for recreational vehicles, featuring apps and voice control. Its camping module can be installed into an empty van without altering the vehicle, and it is complemented by a mobile app and voice commands. The offering enables customers to convert vans for city or countryside travel, business use, or rentals, maintaining flexibility and ease of use.
XTRONIC
Acquisition in 2019
XTRONIC GmbH, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Böblingen, Germany, specializes in developing software and electronic solutions tailored for the automotive industry. As a subsidiary of Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG since July 2019, XTRONIC provides a comprehensive range of IT services and systems. Its offerings include infotainment, automated driving technologies, connectivity solutions, and applications in virtual and augmented reality. The company also focuses on comfort electronics, electromobility, and functional safety, along with methods, tools, and test systems essential for the automotive sector.
Elmotec Statomat
Acquisition in 2018
Elmotec Statomat GmbH, based in Karben, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of semi and fully automatic production lines for stators and alternators. Founded in 1949, the company focuses on providing machinery and precision tools that cater to high-volume production needs in various sectors, including automotive, industrial, and household appliances. Elmotec Statomat offers a range of products, including standalone manufacturing cells and complete automatic production lines, with a particular expertise in winding technology. As a subsidiary of Elmotec Statomat Holding GmbH, it plays a significant role in the engineering and production of electric motor components, supporting manufacturers with essential machinery for tasks such as stacking, insulating, winding, and forming.
Naco Technologies Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of advanced nano-coating technologies, specializing in high-performance coatings for various industries including tooling, automotive, aerospace, and microchip production. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Riga, Latvia, Naco develops multilayer and multicomponent coatings that enhance equipment performance by providing oil-enhanced, wear-protective, thermal barrier, and liquid-repellent properties. The company plays a significant role in the hydrogen sector by creating specialized coatings for Green Hydrogen systems, such as electrolyzers and fuel cells, which improve the reliability of these systems while minimizing the use of costly and scarce materials. In 2015, Naco Technologies was acquired by the Schaeffler Group, a Germany-based company, further strengthening its capabilities and market reach.
Schaeffler Friction Products
Acquisition in 2008
Schaeffler Friction Products, an important supplier for clutch facings and friction materials for the industrial sector, is a certified company with more than 1000 employees. Manufacturing plants are located in Morbach/Germany, Suzhou/China, Hamm/Germany, Sorocaba/Brazil and Port Elizabeth/South Africa.
FAG Kugelfischer
Acquisition in 2001
FAG Kugelfischer is a manufacturer specializing in high-quality rolling bearings, spherical plain bearings, plain bearings, and linear products. The company serves various industries, including automotive, mechanical engineering, and aerospace, by providing precision and technologically advanced bearing solutions. With a focus on performance, quality, and efficiency, FAG Kugelfischer develops products that meet the demands of its international clientele, ensuring reliability and durability in diverse applications.