Zepta is a technology company specializing in digital pest control solutions. It develops and deploys a remote monitoring system powered by IoT, designed for industrial facilities. This system retrofits to existing rat bait stations, enhancing bait check efficiency and providing real-time trap status updates via smartphones or computers. By leveraging data and analytics, Zepta's solution enables informed decisions on bait placement, consumption, and rodent behavior, promoting more effective and sustainable pest control.
LipoCheck
Seed Round in 2025
LipoCheck is a health technology company specializing in lipedema, a chronic condition predominantly affecting women. It provides a digital platform that connects patients with experienced doctors for secure online consultations, offering personalized treatment plans, educational resources, and supportive community forums. The platform also includes self-management tools to help users effectively manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. Additionally, LipoCheck offers branded merchandise such as hoodies and shirts.
Prodlane
Seed Round in 2024
Prodlane is a technology company located in Leipzig that focuses on providing intelligent software solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the DACH region. The company is known for its platform, MAIA, which enhances data analysis and knowledge management across various business functions using artificial intelligence. Prodlane's offerings include a digital collaborative workspace that allows team members and stakeholders to engage in product management projects, facilitating transparent communication and data-driven decision-making. By streamlining reporting processes and promoting collaboration, Prodlane aims to support the digital transformation of SMEs, enabling them to leverage data effectively in their operations.
Flexora
Seed Round in 2024
Flexora, established in 2016, specializes in developing flexible sensor films. These sensors, produced using organic electronics and innovative printing processes, are designed to monitor physical factors like temperature and pressure on a large scale. They enable real-time data collection and analysis, catering to global energy industry challenges by minimizing installation and integration efforts.
Zenesis
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Zenesis intends to change the way engineering planning processes are carried out.
in.hub GmbH is a company based in Chemnitz, Germany, specializing in IT system integration services for industrial applications. Founded in 2017, it focuses on digitizing production processes, machines, and systems. The company offers comprehensive support in designing and advising on digitization projects, helping clients select and procure appropriate sensors and hardware. in.hub also specializes in condition monitoring of machines, processes, and products, enabling clients to optimize planning and control. Additionally, it provides integration and networking solutions that connect legacy and modern systems. The company distributes a range of industrial products and equipment, including gateways, drivers, and add-ons, to facilitate seamless digital transformation in the industrial sector.
Packwise
Venture Round in 2024
Packwise GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Dresden, Germany, operates an innovative online platform that connects suppliers of industrial packaging with reconditioners. The company specializes in digital industrial packaging management, focusing on Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and barrels. Packwise offers an online marketplace for emptied IBCs and barrels, alongside its intelligent container management services. Central to its technology is the Packwise Smart Cap, which transforms traditional containers into intelligent assets by providing real-time data on their status and location through narrow-band LPWAN connectivity. This system enhances packaging management and logistics for industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food, facilitating automated supply chain management. The platform can be seamlessly integrated with existing IT systems via web service APIs, enabling users to gain valuable insights and optimize recycling processes related to industrial packaging. As a pioneer in its domain within Europe, Packwise is committed to advancing the efficiency and sustainability of industrial logistics.
Watttron GmbH is a technology company based in Freital, Germany, that specializes in the development and production of advanced heating systems designed for applications requiring high precision in temperature control. Established in 2016, Watttron offers innovative matrix heating and sealing systems, as well as customized heating solutions and simulation services. Its patented technology allows for heterogeneous heating, which is beneficial in various industrial processes, including polymer processing, packaging, additive manufacturing, microelectronics, biotechnology, automotive, and medicine. The company's focus on energy efficiency and precise temperature management enables clients to effectively process bio-based and recycled materials, positioning Watttron as a leader in the field of intelligent heating solutions.
Altavo is a medical device startup focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals who have lost their ability to speak due to surgery or disease. The company leverages advanced machine learning and cutting-edge sensor technology to create custom, natural-sounding artificial voices. By employing speech recognition and synthesis techniques, Altavo aims to restore the ability to communicate, significantly enhancing the quality of life for those with speech disorders. Through its innovative approach, Altavo addresses a critical need in the healthcare sector, providing voiceless individuals with a means to express themselves effectively.
SpexAI is a precision farming company catering to large-scale cannabis producers by providing real-time, actionable insights based on spectral data. The company develops advanced multispectral sensors and spectral imaging devices that monitor cannabis plants throughout their growth cycle. By leveraging artificial intelligence, SpexAI's technology delivers critical information on cannabinoid levels, disease detection, and pest identification. This enables cannabis growers to optimize their cultivation processes, enhance the consistency of their harvests, and reduce waste and costs associated with production.
Energiekoppler
Series A in 2023
Energiekoppler makes electricity, heat, and mobility from renewable energies reliably available for everyone. They offer optimal customer benefits through standardized products intelligently networked in a swarm.
MiViA specializes in advanced material analysis, offering an AI-driven, web-based platform that streamlines and enhances microstructure analysis. This software accelerates manufacturing processes by delivering precise, efficient, and user-friendly material assessments, lab services, and in-depth insights, empowering clients with reliable microstructure analysis tools.
rooom AG, founded in 2016 and based in Jena, Germany, specializes in developing an online modular platform that enables users to create and manage 3D product and company presentations, as well as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company's offerings include a 3D Product Viewer, which allows users to present products in a three-dimensional format; a 3D Configurator for customizing products; and a 3D Space Viewer to showcase products and companies in immersive VR environments. Additionally, rooom provides tools like rooomSCAN for transforming products into 3D models, rooomBOOKS for integrating AR content into digital books, and rooom360 for virtual tours. Targeting various sectors, including online retail, real estate, and tourism, rooom serves clients both domestically and internationally. The company has received numerous awards for its innovative solutions, reflecting its commitment to enhancing marketing and visualization capabilities across diverse industries.
Volytica Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2023
Volytica Diagnostics GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in Battery Diagnosis as a Service for manufacturers of batteries and electric vehicles. The company provides a telematics diagnostics platform that utilizes self-learning algorithms to analyze and forecast battery systems. This platform enables the monitoring of warranty management challenges, assisting battery system and vehicle manufacturers, third-party telematics platforms, and risk assessors in managing their operations effectively. Volytica's services include design, monitoring, and warranty management, allowing businesses to issue warranty infringement warnings to customers through a user-friendly web dashboard.
BEEoled is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. Their innovative approach centers on the creation of a blue elementary emitter designed around a single atom, which allows for the production of a full spectrum of colors by mixing three primary colors. This technology offers significant enhancements in efficiency, brightness, and operational stability, while also reducing costs through a simplified device structure. BEEoled's advancements enable manufacturers to create high-quality OLED displays for a variety of applications, including smartphones, screens, and televisions.
BirdsView
Seed Round in 2023
BirdsView is to 'assist small e-commerce firms in transforming their own consumer data into effective, tailored marketing tactics and turning one-time purchases into devoted patrons.
Pinpoint
Venture Round in 2023
Pinpoint, which is based on ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, supplies modern navigation systems with precise, secure, and trustworthy position data.
Semodia is a developer of automation software aimed at enhancing modularization within process industries. The company focuses on creating solutions that eliminate the challenges associated with monolithic systems and vendor lock-in, allowing for greater flexibility in laboratory, technical center, and production environments. Semodia's platform analyzes existing databases and integrates modular components, facilitating the transition to Module Type Package (MTP) compatible systems. This approach not only streamlines processes but also helps businesses improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. By leveraging the NAMUR open architecture, Semodia positions itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the process industry.
Cyber Insight
Seed Round in 2023
Cyber Insight is a company that operates in the fields of artificial intelligence and cyber security. The company offers a platform that helps clients identify cyber risks and learn how to protect themselves from cyber attacks. Their Cyber-Insight Co-Pilot provides a revolutionary perspective for risk assessment with its AI-based approach. The company also offers cybersecurity consulting and advisory services, assisting clients in building secure cyber defenses. They are committed to helping clients with innovation and problem solving in complex or crisis operations.
Kopernikus Automotive
Venture Round in 2023
Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for self-driving passenger vehicles. The company offers a range of products including development tools, the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and middleware, enabling vehicles to connect with self-driving systems. Their technology focuses on infrastructure-based autonomous parking (AVP) solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve usability for facility operators by converting existing cars into self-driving ones.
Sunmaxx
Venture Round in 2023
Sunmaxx offer world-class solar energy and renewable products, striving to meet the increasing need for alternative energy sources. The StorMaxx Self Storage Project (“Project”) will purchase a property in Cleburne, Texas that was previously used as a nursing home and convert the building into a climate-controlled self storage business. The total Project investment is estimated to be $355,000, comprising a $120,000 property purchase price and $235,000 for repairs and improvements. The Project will be 100% debt funded and all loans will be at a 6% annual interest rate with payments made monthly. The Project loan structure will provide for interest-only payments to investors for the first 2 years, in order to minimize costs while the business increases its occupancy rate. For years 3 through 22 of the loan, investors will receive principle and interest payments based on a 20-year amortized loan structure. The financial summary assumes that units will be rented at a rate of 4 units per month until an occupancy rate of 85% is achieved. The Project is forecasted to generate a pre-tax loss of ~$40,000 in the first year of operation. This loss will be funded by the Project Sponsors. The Project is forecasted to reach a positive cash flow status in year 2, and reach 85% occupancy early in year 3. Once the Project reaches 85% occupancy it will generate annual pre-tax profits of ~$36,000 and have a debt coverage ratio of 2.1. Cleburne is a growing suburb of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex with a current population of ~30,000. Substantial growth is expected in the near future due to the new Chisholm Trail toll road that opened in 2014, which connects Cleburne with Ft. Worth. Development is already occurring along the toll road corridor and new housing subdivisions are planned in the Cleburne area. This should translate into a need for more self storage services in the area. And, as most of the existing self-storage businesses have only a small percentage of climate-controlled units, the Project’s offering of 100% climate-controlled units should be attractive to the self-storage consumer.
Sunmaxx PVT
Seed Round in 2023
Sunmaxx PVT specializes in the design and development of hybrid photovoltaic solar thermal systems, which generate both electricity and heat. These innovative PVT solar modules are suitable for various applications, including multi-family houses, office buildings, and industrial and commercial facilities. By integrating these systems, Sunmaxx aims to create nearly self-sufficient energy solutions for homes and businesses, leveraging sustainable energy sources to enhance energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional power grids.
Refuel Green
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Refuel Green provides services in the fields of technical and economic analyses and evaluations of individual PtX technologies up to complete PtX systems and projects. They offer consulting services in the field of renewable and CO2-neutral fuels.
Wundera
Venture Round in 2022
Wundera is an application that provides services to nursing homes and digitises the process of documenting chronic wounds. They develop digital solutions in order to reduce the current bottleneck in care and consequently contribute to an increase in the common good.
WAKU Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
WAKU Robotics GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital solutions for selecting, planning, and procuring robot automation systems. The company provides a comprehensive platform that includes an online comparison site and a robot services designer, facilitating clients in identifying the most suitable mobile robots for logistics and production needs. Additionally, WAKU Robotics offers WAKU Care, a software solution focused on maintenance and after-sales management for automated guided vehicle (AGV) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) fleets. This service supports international clients in effective maintenance, spare part management, repairs, process analysis, and coordination of service teams, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and service quality in their robotic applications.
TEDIRO offers a mobile robotics platform for various healthcare applications, especially in the fields of therapy, diagnostics, and rehabilitation. With its first application, the autonomous therapy and diagnostics robot THERY supports patients with gait training on crutches after surgery on the lower extremities.
Foodcall
Seed Round in 2022
Foodcall is a voice-chatbot designed to take orders automatically. It provides food orders, reservations, and other services. They also takes care of phone and WhatsApp orders.
Cinector
Seed Round in 2022
Cinector GmbH specializes in the development and licensing of software tools for rapid media production and three-dimensional visualization. Its innovative software harnesses real-time 3D technology, empowering users to create impressive visual content such as animated product presentations, marketing videos, and live demonstrations. This capability allows both novices and media professionals to produce high-quality visualizations more efficiently, significantly reducing production cycles that traditionally required specialized skills or expensive agency services. By streamlining the media production process, Cinector enhances the creative possibilities for users across various industries.
Senodis
Seed Round in 2022
Senodis is a company focused on advancing the digital transformation of the industrial sector, particularly in the metal industry. It specializes in developing innovative industrial automation technology that continuously identifies hot-formed metal components. By leveraging its expertise in materials research, optical sensors, and digital data analysis, Senodis addresses the challenges of digitization, providing essential solutions and applications that enhance production processes. The company aims to create transparency for its clients, enabling them to reduce costs effectively and improve operational efficiency through tailored technological advancements.
Altavo is a medical device startup focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals who have lost their ability to speak due to surgery or disease. The company leverages advanced machine learning and cutting-edge sensor technology to create custom, natural-sounding artificial voices. By employing speech recognition and synthesis techniques, Altavo aims to restore the ability to communicate, significantly enhancing the quality of life for those with speech disorders. Through its innovative approach, Altavo addresses a critical need in the healthcare sector, providing voiceless individuals with a means to express themselves effectively.
Flowplace
Seed Round in 2021
Flowplace is a human and data-driven talent scouting company that operates a platform designed to enhance organizational performance by revealing human potential. By utilizing an algorithm, Flowplace facilitates sustainable personnel decisions for dynamic organizations, making talent visible and accessible. This enables companies to identify leaders and construct robust teams, ultimately unlocking the organizational flow and creating greater value. Through its focus on human-centric strategies, Flowplace aims to improve both employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
FlyNex
Venture Round in 2021
FlyNex GmbH is a technology company based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in automated software solutions for industrial drone operations. Established in 2015, FlyNex provides a comprehensive software platform that facilitates the integration of unmanned aerial systems into various sectors, including construction, energy, and real estate. The FlyNex Enterprise Suite enables organizations to plan drone missions, gather imaging and survey data, and analyze this information efficiently. By streamlining the process, FlyNex helps companies significantly reduce inspection costs and time, while enhancing safety and information flow. The platform supports a range of applications, including infrastructure inspections, project documentation, and digital twin creation, and connects various stakeholders through a centralized cloud-based system. FlyNex also participates in public trials for innovative drone applications, further advancing the integration of drones in industry. Its solutions are designed to make drone technology accessible and manageable for businesses, even those without extensive technological or regulatory expertise.
Fusion Bionic
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Fusion Bionic specializes in laser interference texturing solutions that enhance the surface properties of various materials. Its technology allows for precise modifications at the micro and nanometer levels, enabling improvements in biocompatibility, friction reduction, surface wettability, and anti-icing and anti-sticking characteristics. The company's innovative laser-based surface functionalization system serves multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical technology, facilitating the creation of tailored surfaces that meet specific performance requirements. Through high-speed laser processing, Fusion Bionic provides manufacturers with the ability to achieve well-defined surface patterns, enhancing product functionality and protection.
Kopernikus Automotive
Venture Round in 2021
Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven software for self-driving passenger vehicles. The company offers a range of products including development tools, the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and middleware, enabling vehicles to connect with self-driving systems. Their technology focuses on infrastructure-based autonomous parking (AVP) solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve usability for facility operators by converting existing cars into self-driving ones.
Umbrella Software Development
Seed Round in 2021
Umbrella Software Development GmbH, founded in 2011 and located in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in developing mobile applications and software for Android and iOS platforms. The company focuses on providing tailored app and software solutions by reassessing use cases and creating wireframes based on user flow charts. One notable application developed by the company is Baby Flims, which showcases their commitment to innovative and engaging software solutions.
Volytica Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2021
Volytica Diagnostics GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in Battery Diagnosis as a Service for manufacturers of batteries and electric vehicles. The company provides a telematics diagnostics platform that utilizes self-learning algorithms to analyze and forecast battery systems. This platform enables the monitoring of warranty management challenges, assisting battery system and vehicle manufacturers, third-party telematics platforms, and risk assessors in managing their operations effectively. Volytica's services include design, monitoring, and warranty management, allowing businesses to issue warranty infringement warnings to customers through a user-friendly web dashboard.
Senorics
Seed Round in 2021
Senorics GmbH, founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Integrated Center of Applied Physics and Photonic Materials at the University of Technology Dresden, Germany, focuses on the design and manufacture of optical spectroscopic sensor solutions for various industrial applications, particularly in quality control and process monitoring. The company offers a range of products, including customized sensors, supporting software, and calibration models, utilizing proprietary technology for detecting visible and near-infrared light. Its low-cost, miniaturized sensor systems are applicable across multiple sectors, including brewing, agriculture, packaging, winemaking, dairy, predictive maintenance, and plastics processing. By enabling precise material sensing, Senorics aims to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in diverse industries.
Wundera
Seed Round in 2021
Wundera is an application that provides services to nursing homes and digitises the process of documenting chronic wounds. They develop digital solutions in order to reduce the current bottleneck in care and consequently contribute to an increase in the common good.
CBApply
Venture Round in 2021
CBApply is short for Cloud-Based Applications which are innovative business applications that are available as software-as-a-service in the cloud and become a sustainable value creation factor for our customers.
Packwise
Seed Round in 2021
Packwise GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Dresden, Germany, operates an innovative online platform that connects suppliers of industrial packaging with reconditioners. The company specializes in digital industrial packaging management, focusing on Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) and barrels. Packwise offers an online marketplace for emptied IBCs and barrels, alongside its intelligent container management services. Central to its technology is the Packwise Smart Cap, which transforms traditional containers into intelligent assets by providing real-time data on their status and location through narrow-band LPWAN connectivity. This system enhances packaging management and logistics for industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food, facilitating automated supply chain management. The platform can be seamlessly integrated with existing IT systems via web service APIs, enabling users to gain valuable insights and optimize recycling processes related to industrial packaging. As a pioneer in its domain within Europe, Packwise is committed to advancing the efficiency and sustainability of industrial logistics.
Pamyra GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services. The company operates an innovative online platform that simplifies the logistics process by connecting shippers with certified freight forwarders and carriers. This platform allows users to find available transport options for a variety of goods, including large parcels, machinery, furniture, and appliances, without the need for registration. By leveraging concepts from carpooling and comparison platforms, Pamyra facilitates quick and efficient bookings, enabling logistics dealers, shipping companies, and suppliers to arrange transportation for their freight in just a few minutes.
Think RE
Seed Round in 2021
Think RE is a company that specializes in advisory services aimed at facilitating connections between corporate clients and renewable energy suppliers. By structuring power purchase agreements, Think RE supports both developers and independent power producers in realizing their renewable energy projects. The company plays a crucial role in promoting the energy transition by helping buyers and sellers of renewable energy connect more effectively, thereby minimizing the risks associated with these transactions. Through its services, Think RE enables organizations to achieve their sustainability and climate objectives, particularly by reducing scope 2 emissions, which are significant contributors to their overall carbon footprint.
Rehago is a company based in Leipzig, Germany, that focuses on enhancing the rehabilitation process for patients with one-sided paralysis, such as those recovering from a stroke. Founded in 2018, Rehago utilizes advanced virtual reality technology to develop an innovative training program based on mirror therapy. By transforming traditional mirror therapy exercises into an engaging and motivational virtual environment, Rehago aims to expedite patients' reintegration into everyday life. The company’s software not only makes rehabilitation more entertaining but also seeks to improve the overall effectiveness of treatment, enabling patients to achieve quicker recovery outcomes.
SmartNanotubes
Seed Round in 2021
SmartNanotubes Technologies is a start-up focused on developing advanced odor detection systems utilizing nanotechnology. The company specializes in creating smell detector chips that can identify gas odors and volatile organic compounds. These chips are designed for custom detector development and facilitate the characterization of gas mixtures, offering comprehensive solutions for businesses seeking to monitor and improve their production environments. By providing effective sensing technology, SmartNanotubes enables companies to ensure the quality of their products and enhance process control.
EntwicklerHeld
Seed Round in 2020
EntwicklerHeld GmbH operates a coding platform that connects IT companies with software developers. Launched in 2018 and based in Dresden, Germany, the company provides users with tools to create profiles, solve coding challenges, and receive real-time feedback on their solutions. The platform also allows IT companies to sponsor these coding challenges, presenting their job advertisements alongside, which helps developers demonstrate their skills effectively. By participating in these challenges, developers can earn rewards while companies benefit from a more efficient hiring process, enabling them to identify and recruit skilled professionals more quickly.
WAKU Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2020
WAKU Robotics GmbH, established in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital solutions for selecting, planning, and procuring robot automation systems. The company provides a comprehensive platform that includes an online comparison site and a robot services designer, facilitating clients in identifying the most suitable mobile robots for logistics and production needs. Additionally, WAKU Robotics offers WAKU Care, a software solution focused on maintenance and after-sales management for automated guided vehicle (AGV) and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) fleets. This service supports international clients in effective maintenance, spare part management, repairs, process analysis, and coordination of service teams, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and service quality in their robotic applications.
Semodia
Seed Round in 2020
Semodia is a developer of automation software aimed at enhancing modularization within process industries. The company focuses on creating solutions that eliminate the challenges associated with monolithic systems and vendor lock-in, allowing for greater flexibility in laboratory, technical center, and production environments. Semodia's platform analyzes existing databases and integrates modular components, facilitating the transition to Module Type Package (MTP) compatible systems. This approach not only streamlines processes but also helps businesses improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. By leveraging the NAMUR open architecture, Semodia positions itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the process industry.
Segmentive.ai
Seed Round in 2020
Segmentive.ai, established in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in real-time video segmentation technology for mobile devices. Their application processes videos directly on the device, enabling users to remove themselves from live backgrounds and replace it with a scene of their choice. This is achieved through advanced deep learning techniques and industry-leading neural network algorithms, designed to work in real-time and adapt instantly to new situations. The company aims to provide immersive video experiences for mobile users.
AirRover Wi-Fi Corp.
Seed Round in 2020
AirRover Wi-Fi Corp. is a development-stage company founded by David M. Loflin, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company specializes in developing a hand-held Wi-Fi-based gaming system for on-premises use by casinos and resorts. Their gaming system, featuring a patent-pending security system, allows casino patrons to access in-room and pool-side gaming action, as well as other casino services through a secure PDA device provided by the casino. Additionally, AirRover Wi-Fi Corp. offers Wi-Fi Internet access in various locations including Louisiana, Arizona, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and Washington, D.C.
Watttron
Venture Round in 2020
Watttron GmbH is a technology company based in Freital, Germany, that specializes in the development and production of advanced heating systems designed for applications requiring high precision in temperature control. Established in 2016, Watttron offers innovative matrix heating and sealing systems, as well as customized heating solutions and simulation services. Its patented technology allows for heterogeneous heating, which is beneficial in various industrial processes, including polymer processing, packaging, additive manufacturing, microelectronics, biotechnology, automotive, and medicine. The company's focus on energy efficiency and precise temperature management enables clients to effectively process bio-based and recycled materials, positioning Watttron as a leader in the field of intelligent heating solutions.
Arioso Systems
Venture Round in 2020
Arioso Systems GmbH is a technology company based in Dresden, Germany, that specializes in manufacturing silicon-based micro loudspeakers. The company develops innovative micro-transducer technology featuring rows of 20-micrometer-wide bending strips integrated into silicon chips. Its cutting-edge audio transducer technology utilizes pure silicon Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), aimed at enhancing sound fidelity in in-ear headsets and hearing aids. By providing a cost-efficient solution for audio applications, Arioso Systems is positioned to revolutionize the market for in-ear audio devices.
Mindance
Seed Round in 2020
Mindance GmbH is a Leipzig-based company that specializes in the design and development of a mobile application focused on enhancing mental abilities. Founded in 2017, Mindance offers a digital solution that integrates research-based mental training into HR development and health promotion programs for businesses. The application provides users with personalized mental training plans and modes, featuring situational exercises aimed at improving mental fitness, emotional intelligence, and concentration. Available on both iOS and Android platforms, the app tracks users' achievements, helping professionals mitigate the risk of burnout and depression through effective mental coaching.
Raylytic
Seed Round in 2019
Raylytic GmbH is a software development company specializing in automated medical image analysis and clinical data extraction. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Leipzig, Germany, with additional offices in Magdeburg, Raylytic offers the UNITY platform, which provides a fully integrated solution for clinical trial management and medical data collection. This web-based platform streamlines the setup and execution of clinical data collection tasks, including the management of case report forms and patient-reported outcome measures, while employing advanced algorithms for the precise analysis and quantification of radiological images. Raylytic's services encompass a range of activities, including clinical trials for medical devices, independent qualitative analysis, development of radiographic protocols, quality assurance, data management, and statistical reporting. The company's innovative approach combines industrial and medical image processing with machine learning, enabling efficient and accurate evaluation of medical images for evidence-based medicine and regulatory compliance.
Volytica Diagnostics
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Volytica Diagnostics GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in Battery Diagnosis as a Service for manufacturers of batteries and electric vehicles. The company provides a telematics diagnostics platform that utilizes self-learning algorithms to analyze and forecast battery systems. This platform enables the monitoring of warranty management challenges, assisting battery system and vehicle manufacturers, third-party telematics platforms, and risk assessors in managing their operations effectively. Volytica's services include design, monitoring, and warranty management, allowing businesses to issue warranty infringement warnings to customers through a user-friendly web dashboard.
Replex GmbH is a technology company specializing in the development of solutions for managing and optimizing IT infrastructures, particularly in cloud-native environments and Kubernetes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin, Leipzig, Boston, and San Francisco, Replex offers a platform that integrates governance and cost management features tailored for cloud infrastructures. This platform allows IT managers and DevOps teams to achieve transparency and efficiency across their cloud environments, enabling them to optimize resource utilization, manage costs, and enforce governance policies. Users can dynamically adjust cluster and container sizes to enhance operational efficiency while potentially reducing cloud expenses by up to 30%. Replex's tools facilitate the allocation of costs to specific teams and business units, providing insights into cost trends and aiding in capacity planning.
DyNAbind
Seed Round in 2019
DyNAbind GmbH is a biotech company based in Dresden, Germany, specializing in drug discovery technologies. Founded in 2015, it focuses on developing regenerable biosensor solutions and offers services in DNA-encoded chemical library synthesis, selection, and decoding. The company's proprietary Dynamic DNA-Encoded Library (D-DEL) technologies enhance the drug discovery process by providing innovative approaches to library design, selection, and validation. This results in a more efficient pathway to high-quality medicinal chemistry starting points for various protein targets. DyNAbind's platform is uniquely designed to integrate with fragment-based discovery methodologies, enabling the healthcare industry to expand its chemical space coverage effectively.
3dvisionlabs
Seed Round in 2019
3dvisionlabs GmbH is a technology company based in Chemnitz, Germany, founded in 2017, that specializes in developing advanced 3D sensing technologies for machine vision. Its innovative Hemispherical 3D vision system allows for precise tracking and analysis of individuals in large areas, making it applicable in various sectors including personal safety, retail intelligence, smart home applications, autonomous robotics, and industrial automation. By integrating the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and embedded computing, 3dvisionlabs enhances the capabilities of machines to perceive their environments, thereby facilitating human-machine interaction and enabling the creation of immersive virtual experiences. The company's products aim to improve everyday life by empowering a new generation of spatially-aware assistants.
Senorics
Seed Round in 2018
Senorics GmbH, founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Integrated Center of Applied Physics and Photonic Materials at the University of Technology Dresden, Germany, focuses on the design and manufacture of optical spectroscopic sensor solutions for various industrial applications, particularly in quality control and process monitoring. The company offers a range of products, including customized sensors, supporting software, and calibration models, utilizing proprietary technology for detecting visible and near-infrared light. Its low-cost, miniaturized sensor systems are applicable across multiple sectors, including brewing, agriculture, packaging, winemaking, dairy, predictive maintenance, and plastics processing. By enabling precise material sensing, Senorics aims to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in diverse industries.
denovoMATRIX
Seed Round in 2018
denovoMATRIX GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Dresden, Germany, specializing in the development and manufacturing of biomimetic coatings for stem cell culture. Founded in 2018, the company offers innovative products such as screenMATRIX, which enhances cell adhesion, differentiation, migration, and organization by mimicking the natural extracellular matrix, and myMATRIX, a customized tissue cultureware designed for the growth of stem cells and primary cells in serum-free media. These biomaterials are aimed at improving the quality, quantity, and safety of cell manufacturing, supporting applications in stem cell research, tissue modeling, and cell-based therapies. Through its tailored solutions, denovoMATRIX provides researchers with the necessary tools to address specific scientific inquiries and explore potential medical advancements.
Mindance
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Mindance GmbH is a Leipzig-based company that specializes in the design and development of a mobile application focused on enhancing mental abilities. Founded in 2017, Mindance offers a digital solution that integrates research-based mental training into HR development and health promotion programs for businesses. The application provides users with personalized mental training plans and modes, featuring situational exercises aimed at improving mental fitness, emotional intelligence, and concentration. Available on both iOS and Android platforms, the app tracks users' achievements, helping professionals mitigate the risk of burnout and depression through effective mental coaching.
Infrasolid
Seed Round in 2018
Infrasolid GmbH is a German company based in Dresden that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of infrared radiation sources. These sources are primarily used in non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) gas analysis and infrared spectroscopy applications. Infrasolid's innovative technology features a self-supporting monolithic structure and a nanostructured surface, providing high radiation power akin to that of an ideal black body radiator. The company's products are designed for various fields, including environmental protection, exhaust gas measurement, building technology, and medical technology. By focusing on robustness and high reliability, Infrasolid aims to enhance the performance of gas analysis and measurement instruments across diverse applications.
Relax Commerce GmbH
Series B in 2018
Relax Commerce GmbH is a digital commerce company based in Leipzig, Germany, founded in 2015. The company specializes in creating scalable, cloud-based e-commerce experiences, focusing on enhancing user experience across diverse product assortments. Its notable offerings include Wundercurves, a platform that features one of the largest selections of plus-size fashion globally, and Cunnicola, which caters to lifestyle products and services. The founders possess extensive expertise in e-commerce technology, strategy, and marketing, driving the company's commitment to providing high-quality, reactive digital commerce solutions.
Rhebo GmbH is a company based in Leipzig, Germany, founded in 2014, that specializes in the development of industrial control systems. The company offers solutions that monitor, analyze, and visualize data traffic in industrial control networks. Its flagship product, Rhebo Industrial Protector, is designed to ensure the continuous operation of these systems by enabling automatic anomaly detection, which enhances operational security and guards against cyberattacks. By employing Rhebo's technology, operators of automated production and critical infrastructure can significantly reduce downtime and outages, leading to substantial cost savings.
Stadt.Land.Netz
Venture Round in 2018
Stadt.Land.Netz specializes in the development and distribution of software solutions aimed at optimizing student transportation services for both public and private clients. The company focuses on creating a transport management platform that simplifies the planning, management, and billing of transportation routes. By emphasizing digitization, networking, and automation within the administrative sector, Stadt.Land.Netz plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of transportation services in urban and regional settings.
Scoolio
Venture Round in 2018
Scoolio GmbH is a company based in Dresden, Germany, founded in 2016, that develops a mobile application aimed at enhancing the everyday school experience for students in German-speaking countries. The application acts as a comprehensive tool for managing school activities, including organizing timetables, tracking grades, and managing homework assignments. Beyond benefiting students, Scoolio's platform also facilitates networking among peers and improves communication in educational settings. Additionally, it assists companies in their search for qualified junior staff and trainees, addressing the ongoing shortage of skilled entrants in the workforce. Through its multifaceted approach, Scoolio aims to streamline educational management while fostering connections between students and potential employers.
Naventik
Seed Round in 2018
Naventik GmbH, established in 2017 and headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, specializes in developing high-precision software solutions for automobile positioning. Its flagship product, PATHFINDER, is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) designed for cars, enabling lane-level navigation and safety-critical driving functions. The company's technology integrates diverse sensor systems within vehicles to facilitate partially autonomous driving in both rural and urban areas, ensuring relevant security levels.
MountLytics
Seed Round in 2018
MountLytics is a developer of guest intelligence software tailored for the hospitality industry, enabling hoteliers to forge meaningful relationships with their guests. The company's AI-driven platform simplifies the creation of comprehensive guest profiles by integrating various data streams, allowing users to gain a holistic understanding of their clientele. With a focus on enhancing guest loyalty and satisfaction, MountLytics facilitates the generation of automated and personalized communications throughout the guest journey. Users can craft contextual content and customize templates effortlessly, even without technical expertise. Additionally, the software provides valuable insights through personalized surveys, helping hospitality operators to better understand their guests and deliver exceptional travel experiences.
Vizzlo GmbH is a company based in Leipzig, Germany, that specializes in developing an online platform for creating high-quality charts, infographics, and business visualizations. The platform is designed to streamline the process of preparing visual aids for presentations, which traditionally can be time-consuming and may lack professionalism. Vizzlo offers a diverse range of graphic options, including timelines, Gantt charts, milestone plans, and waterfall charts, allowing users to effectively communicate their ideas. By utilizing Vizzlo's services, clients can enhance their content with tailor-made visuals, capture trends and patterns from data, and significantly reduce the time spent on creating professional-grade presentations.
FlyNex GmbH is a technology company based in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in automated software solutions for industrial drone operations. Established in 2015, FlyNex provides a comprehensive software platform that facilitates the integration of unmanned aerial systems into various sectors, including construction, energy, and real estate. The FlyNex Enterprise Suite enables organizations to plan drone missions, gather imaging and survey data, and analyze this information efficiently. By streamlining the process, FlyNex helps companies significantly reduce inspection costs and time, while enhancing safety and information flow. The platform supports a range of applications, including infrastructure inspections, project documentation, and digital twin creation, and connects various stakeholders through a centralized cloud-based system. FlyNex also participates in public trials for innovative drone applications, further advancing the integration of drones in industry. Its solutions are designed to make drone technology accessible and manageable for businesses, even those without extensive technological or regulatory expertise.
Raylytic
Seed Round in 2017
Raylytic GmbH is a software development company specializing in automated medical image analysis and clinical data extraction. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Leipzig, Germany, with additional offices in Magdeburg, Raylytic offers the UNITY platform, which provides a fully integrated solution for clinical trial management and medical data collection. This web-based platform streamlines the setup and execution of clinical data collection tasks, including the management of case report forms and patient-reported outcome measures, while employing advanced algorithms for the precise analysis and quantification of radiological images. Raylytic's services encompass a range of activities, including clinical trials for medical devices, independent qualitative analysis, development of radiographic protocols, quality assurance, data management, and statistical reporting. The company's innovative approach combines industrial and medical image processing with machine learning, enabling efficient and accurate evaluation of medical images for evidence-based medicine and regulatory compliance.
DIPAT is Germany's pioneering online medical service focused on creating effective living wills. It allows users to generate, store, and update personalized preventive care documents through an online interview process. Users receive a signal sticker for their health card, which features a retrieval code to alert medical personnel in emergencies. When a living will is accessed, DIPAT automatically notifies designated contacts via SMS and email, addressing a significant gap in the healthcare system where over 90% of existing living wills are ineffective due to inaccuracies or outdated information. Since its inception in January 2016, DIPAT has garnered the support of more than ten thousand users, as well as recognition from media, political entities, medical professional groups, and health insurance providers. The company aims to expand its collaborations with health insurance companies, explore opportunities in the international health market, and enhance its product offerings in the future.
Lecturio GmbH is an e-learning platform based in Leipzig, Germany, that specializes in interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content. It offers a range of courses in law, medical education, and business, with a particular emphasis on online medical training for an international audience. The platform features high-quality educational materials developed in collaboration with esteemed instructors from prominent institutions such as Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Lecturio combines advanced teaching methods with cutting-edge technology to deliver flexible learning experiences, allowing users to access courses both online and offline via tablets or PCs.
Fodjan GmbH is a technology company based in Dresden, Germany, that specializes in providing feed management and ration calculation software for dairy farmers and consultants. Founded in 2014, Fodjan's software solution enables users to plan their feed stocks and rations efficiently while offering insights based on scientific knowledge to enhance animal health and reduce costs. The platform allows both individual farmers and consultants managing multiple enterprises to access vital information and analytics through the internet. By streamlining operational management and optimizing feeding practices, Fodjan aims to improve the overall efficiency of dairy farming operations.
MountLytics
Seed Round in 2017
MountLytics is a developer of guest intelligence software tailored for the hospitality industry, enabling hoteliers to forge meaningful relationships with their guests. The company's AI-driven platform simplifies the creation of comprehensive guest profiles by integrating various data streams, allowing users to gain a holistic understanding of their clientele. With a focus on enhancing guest loyalty and satisfaction, MountLytics facilitates the generation of automated and personalized communications throughout the guest journey. Users can craft contextual content and customize templates effortlessly, even without technical expertise. Additionally, the software provides valuable insights through personalized surveys, helping hospitality operators to better understand their guests and deliver exceptional travel experiences.
Cinector
Venture Round in 2017
Cinector GmbH specializes in the development and licensing of software tools for rapid media production and three-dimensional visualization. Its innovative software harnesses real-time 3D technology, empowering users to create impressive visual content such as animated product presentations, marketing videos, and live demonstrations. This capability allows both novices and media professionals to produce high-quality visualizations more efficiently, significantly reducing production cycles that traditionally required specialized skills or expensive agency services. By streamlining the media production process, Cinector enhances the creative possibilities for users across various industries.
Laviu GmbH, established in 2015 and based in Freiberg, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality love toys and sex toys for women. The company's products include vibrators, distinguished by their innovative design that combines German engineering precision with space technology to ensure silent operation, eliminating disturbing noises common in traditional models. Laviu aims to enhance women's pleasure experiences without compromising on safety or discretion.
Fodjan GmbH is a technology company based in Dresden, Germany, that specializes in providing feed management and ration calculation software for dairy farmers and consultants. Founded in 2014, Fodjan's software solution enables users to plan their feed stocks and rations efficiently while offering insights based on scientific knowledge to enhance animal health and reduce costs. The platform allows both individual farmers and consultants managing multiple enterprises to access vital information and analytics through the internet. By streamlining operational management and optimizing feeding practices, Fodjan aims to improve the overall efficiency of dairy farming operations.
Merolt
Venture Round in 2016
Merolt GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, is a startup focused on optimizing travel management and hotel booking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company provides a digital platform that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and managing business events. Merolt aims to enhance the traditional B2B online booking experience by allowing users to access wholesale prices directly, thereby streamlining hotel reservations for business travelers. Through its innovative approach, Merolt seeks to address the unique needs of SMEs in the business travel sector.
Pendix is a manufacturer based in Zwickau, Germany, specializing in the development and marketing of innovative e-drive systems for bicycles. The company's flagship product, the PENDIX, features a gearless drive unit equipped with advanced control electronics derived from race car technology. This design allows bicycle manufacturers to enhance their product offerings without the need to modify existing frames or components. Additionally, Pendix's e-drive systems are characterized by their easy adjustability and a user-friendly setting system, further facilitating the expansion of product ranges for manufacturers in the cycling industry.
busnetworx
Seed Round in 2016
busnetworx GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in developing cloud-based ERP solutions tailored for bus operators. The company's mission is to simplify work processes within the coach bus service industry, facilitating a seamless transition to digital operations. busnetworx designs elegant system solutions that streamline the complex tasks faced by bus operators. Their innovative platform allows users to quickly find the appropriate bus through a user-friendly transfer form, which enables easy comparison of prices and services among various options. Once the ideal bus is identified, users can book it directly with a local company, thereby enhancing efficiency and convenience in the bus service sector.
Data Virtuality
Venture Round in 2016
Data Virtuality is a developer of a data integration platform that addresses data access, virtualization, and replication challenges for organizations. Its primary offerings include the Data Virtuality Platform and Pipes. The Data Virtuality Platform uniquely combines data virtualization and replication, allowing data teams to select the most suitable method for their specific needs. This platform supports modern data architectures like Data Fabric and Data Mesh by delivering essential self-service capabilities and data governance features. Notable enterprises, such as BSH and Crédit Agricole, utilize this platform to adapt to evolving business requirements. Additionally, Pipes enables users to create data pipelines from over 200 sources to a data warehouse effortlessly and without coding. This tool is particularly favored by businesses in e-commerce, marketplaces, and marketing agencies for its ability to provide real-time access to fresh data. With Pipes Professional, data teams gain further customization options through SQL and advanced replication capabilities.
Rhebo GmbH is a company based in Leipzig, Germany, founded in 2014, that specializes in the development of industrial control systems. The company offers solutions that monitor, analyze, and visualize data traffic in industrial control networks. Its flagship product, Rhebo Industrial Protector, is designed to ensure the continuous operation of these systems by enabling automatic anomaly detection, which enhances operational security and guards against cyberattacks. By employing Rhebo's technology, operators of automated production and critical infrastructure can significantly reduce downtime and outages, leading to substantial cost savings.
Unamera
Seed Round in 2016
Unamera is a digital trading platform specializing in the digitization and automation of trading and operational processes, particularly within the agricultural sector. The company aims to enhance cost efficiency by optimizing processes through a comprehensive integration of business operations both horizontally and vertically. By connecting customers and suppliers at various stages of the supply chain, Unamera facilitates transparent pricing and raw material purchases, which promotes planning reliability for businesses. The platform generates additional value by coordinating and managing business processes across company boundaries, thereby enabling clients to benefit from quantity bundling and process optimizations. Through its focus on digitizing wholesale models and enhancing value chains, Unamera seeks to transform the operational landscape for its users.
MSG Lithoglas
Series C in 2016
MSG Lithoglas GmbH, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of wafer-level components. The company produces micro-structured and additive glass layers tailored for various sectors, including consumer electronics, medical, automotive, and defense applications. Its offerings encompass structured passivations, wafer-level capping solutions, functional layers, micro fluidics, and bio-MEMS. These products serve critical roles in technologies such as windowless packages, image sensors, photo detectors, MEMS, power transistors, and lab-on-chips. MSG Lithoglas employs an innovative low-temperature physical vapor deposition (PVD) process that facilitates the creation of hermetic barriers on wafers, thereby enhancing electronic packaging technology in the semiconductor industry and streamlining manufacturing processes.
Saralon
Seed Round in 2016
Saralon GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Chemnitz, Germany, specializes in the development and production of inks designed for Printed Electronics. The company offers innovative solutions that simplify the integration of electronics into conventional printing processes, catering primarily to the packaging industry. Saralon's technology, known as InkTech, combines specialized inks with production methods to enable the creation of various electronic devices, such as active displays, light-emitting packages, and secure packaging solutions. In addition to supplying inks, Saralon provides comprehensive training and production know-how to assist printing companies in developing ready-to-use applications. By focusing on sustainable practices, Saralon aims to make Printed Electronics accessible and cost-effective for clients, facilitating the production of interactive and secure packaging services.
ApiOmat
Venture Round in 2015
ApiOmat is a company that provides a cloud-based platform aimed at simplifying the development of websites and mobile applications. Its comprehensive solution integrates an API gateway, mobile middleware, and a mobile app platform, allowing businesses to connect their mobile processes with existing IT systems. This enables organizations to efficiently implement mobile enterprise strategies and rapidly create innovative applications that distinguish them from competitors. By facilitating the integration of enterprise IT with mobile devices and wearables, ApiOmat supports users in enhancing their digital capabilities and streamlining application development and content management.
MSG Lithoglas
Series C in 2015
MSG Lithoglas GmbH, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of wafer-level components. The company produces micro-structured and additive glass layers tailored for various sectors, including consumer electronics, medical, automotive, and defense applications. Its offerings encompass structured passivations, wafer-level capping solutions, functional layers, micro fluidics, and bio-MEMS. These products serve critical roles in technologies such as windowless packages, image sensors, photo detectors, MEMS, power transistors, and lab-on-chips. MSG Lithoglas employs an innovative low-temperature physical vapor deposition (PVD) process that facilitates the creation of hermetic barriers on wafers, thereby enhancing electronic packaging technology in the semiconductor industry and streamlining manufacturing processes.
MONKEY WORKS GmbH
Seed Round in 2015
MONKEY WORKS GmbH is a Dresden-based company that specializes in providing a software solution for developing mobile applications designed for machine and equipment control. Its application development tool is user-friendly, requiring no prior knowledge of mobile software development, making it directly accessible to development engineers in the machine and equipment sector. By facilitating the creation of mobile apps, MONKEY WORKS plays a significant role in advancing the industrial internet, streamlining operations and enhancing productivity in the industry.
Couchfunk
Series B in 2015
Couchfunk GmbH, based in Radebeul, Germany, is a prominent provider of a social TV service that enhances the viewing experience for users on iPads, smartphones, and laptops. The platform allows users to engage in real-time discussions about their favorite television programs, whether they are watching linear or non-linear content. By facilitating interactive participation, Couchfunk not only enriches the viewing experience but also serves as an appealing venue for intelligent advertising. The company offers real-time analytics that measure the performance and impact of advertising campaigns, making it a valuable tool for marketers seeking to optimize their strategies in the evolving media landscape.
Webdata Solutions
Series A in 2015
Webdata Solutions GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in developing innovative software for the collection, analysis, and structuring of product information from the Internet on a global scale. The company offers blackbee, a sophisticated solution designed for Internet pricing and market analysis, catering to e-commerce retailers and manufacturers across various sectors, including baby and kids supplies, beauty and wellness, DIY and garden, electronics and computers, fashion and accessories, home and living, pet supplies, and sports and outdoor industries. The roots of Webdata Solutions trace back to a research initiative at the University of Leipzig, where founders Hanna Köpcke and Sabine Maßmann aimed to create an advanced system for retrieving and comparing data online. Their work resulted in a highly effective matching algorithm that distinguishes blackbee from its competitors, ensuring exceptional data quality and reliability.
Mr.Snow
Seed Round in 2015
Mr.Snow develops innovative sliding mats that allow practicing winter sports regardless of snow and season. The textile mats consist of three layers enabling excellent sliding properties, and include also a shock-absorbing function for increased safety.
Lecturio GmbH is an e-learning platform based in Leipzig, Germany, that specializes in interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content. It offers a range of courses in law, medical education, and business, with a particular emphasis on online medical training for an international audience. The platform features high-quality educational materials developed in collaboration with esteemed instructors from prominent institutions such as Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Lecturio combines advanced teaching methods with cutting-edge technology to deliver flexible learning experiences, allowing users to access courses both online and offline via tablets or PCs.
HiperScan
Series C in 2014
HiperScan GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development of high-performance scanners for laser beam deflection. The company focuses on light scanning technologies, offering compact scan engines that effectively scan laser beams or collimated light beams across large angles in one or two dimensions. These scan engines serve as sub-units for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers in various sectors, including metrology and laser writing, among others. HiperScan is recognized for its expertise in delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the demands of diverse industrial applications.
Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.
Novihum Technologies
Series B in 2014
Novihum Technologies GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in developing innovative soil enhancer products that significantly improve soil quality. Founded in 2012, the company has its roots in research conducted at the TU Dresden, where scientists created a natural soil enhancer derived from lignite. Its production facility, established in Dortmund in 2016, allows Novihum to manufacture stable humus concentrates on an industrial scale. These products are designed to restore soil health and enhance crop yields from the very first season of application. With a team of approximately 30 experts in soil, plant, and production, Novihum Technologies serves a diverse clientele across Europe, North America, and beyond, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.
MSG Lithoglas
Series B in 2014
MSG Lithoglas GmbH, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of wafer-level components. The company produces micro-structured and additive glass layers tailored for various sectors, including consumer electronics, medical, automotive, and defense applications. Its offerings encompass structured passivations, wafer-level capping solutions, functional layers, micro fluidics, and bio-MEMS. These products serve critical roles in technologies such as windowless packages, image sensors, photo detectors, MEMS, power transistors, and lab-on-chips. MSG Lithoglas employs an innovative low-temperature physical vapor deposition (PVD) process that facilitates the creation of hermetic barriers on wafers, thereby enhancing electronic packaging technology in the semiconductor industry and streamlining manufacturing processes.
Lecturio GmbH is an e-learning platform based in Leipzig, Germany, that specializes in interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content. It offers a range of courses in law, medical education, and business, with a particular emphasis on online medical training for an international audience. The platform features high-quality educational materials developed in collaboration with esteemed instructors from prominent institutions such as Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Lecturio combines advanced teaching methods with cutting-edge technology to deliver flexible learning experiences, allowing users to access courses both online and offline via tablets or PCs.
MONKEY WORKS GmbH
Seed Round in 2013
MONKEY WORKS GmbH is a Dresden-based company that specializes in providing a software solution for developing mobile applications designed for machine and equipment control. Its application development tool is user-friendly, requiring no prior knowledge of mobile software development, making it directly accessible to development engineers in the machine and equipment sector. By facilitating the creation of mobile apps, MONKEY WORKS plays a significant role in advancing the industrial internet, streamlining operations and enhancing productivity in the industry.
Data Virtuality
Venture Round in 2013
Data Virtuality is a developer of a data integration platform that addresses data access, virtualization, and replication challenges for organizations. Its primary offerings include the Data Virtuality Platform and Pipes. The Data Virtuality Platform uniquely combines data virtualization and replication, allowing data teams to select the most suitable method for their specific needs. This platform supports modern data architectures like Data Fabric and Data Mesh by delivering essential self-service capabilities and data governance features. Notable enterprises, such as BSH and Crédit Agricole, utilize this platform to adapt to evolving business requirements. Additionally, Pipes enables users to create data pipelines from over 200 sources to a data warehouse effortlessly and without coding. This tool is particularly favored by businesses in e-commerce, marketplaces, and marketing agencies for its ability to provide real-time access to fresh data. With Pipes Professional, data teams gain further customization options through SQL and advanced replication capabilities.
SkillCert
Seed Round in 2013
Development, marketing and distribution of a software for the efficient management and marketing of skills and certifications, as well as all services related to this business.