TRUMPF

TRUMPF is a global high-tech company and a leader in sheet metal fabrication machinery and industrial lasers. It develops and manufactures production solutions for the machine tool, laser and electronics sectors, including 2D and 3D laser cutting, laser welding, laser tube cutting, marking systems, additive production systems, punching and punch-laser machines. The company serves manufacturing industries worldwide and supports digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platforms and software offerings. As an independent, family-owned business, TRUMPF emphasizes long-term thinking, sustainable growth and continuous innovation to maintain technological leadership across its markets.

Lars Grünert

CFO, Managing Director

Ulrich Kruse

Investment Manager

Jens Ortgiese

Principal

Heinz-Jürgen Prokop

CEO for Machine Tools (CEO MT), Managing Director

Thomas Schneider

Managing Director Research + Development

Christian Trumpf

Founder

33 past transactions

Sensibel

Venture Round in 2024
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.

Threedy

Series A in 2024
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.

Quside

Series A in 2023
Quside is a Barcelona-based startup specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative quantum components tailored for the hyper-connected society. The company focuses on quantum random number generation technology, which is pivotal for enhancing encryption solutions and securing data across various connected devices. Quside's components utilize standard telecommunication elements, including lasers and detectors, to produce quantum random numbers at gigabit per second rates. These components are developed using photonic integrated technologies, allowing for seamless integration into existing systems. By providing high-security solutions, Quside aims to address the growing need for robust data protection in an increasingly interconnected world.

nyris

Venture Round in 2023
nyris is a visual search platform provider that enables users to find products and objects in images and videos using AI and neural networks. The platform serves multiple industries, including retail and e-commerce, industrial and manufacturing, media and entertainment, and financial services, by delivering fast, unified search results and improved discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin with a second location in Düsseldorf, nyris serves customers across more than 50 countries.

iThera Medical

Venture Round in 2022
iThera Medical develops biomedical imaging technology based on photonic molecular imaging and multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) for preclinical and clinical applications. The company leverages the photoacoustic effect to visualize and quantify anatomical, functional, and molecular information in vivo, including deep tissue visualization and real-time imaging, enabling non-invasive assessment of tumors and inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from Helmholtz Zentrum München, iThera Medical focuses on advancing MSOT technology for use in preclinical research and clinical trials, supporting researchers and clinicians in obtaining deeper insights into biological processes without invasive procedures.

Resistell

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2018, Resistell develops and markets a diagnostic device for phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility testing. Its unique method detects movement caused by living bacterial cells to determine bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

Quside

Series A in 2022
Quside is a Barcelona-based startup specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative quantum components tailored for the hyper-connected society. The company focuses on quantum random number generation technology, which is pivotal for enhancing encryption solutions and securing data across various connected devices. Quside's components utilize standard telecommunication elements, including lasers and detectors, to produce quantum random numbers at gigabit per second rates. These components are developed using photonic integrated technologies, allowing for seamless integration into existing systems. By providing high-security solutions, Quside aims to address the growing need for robust data protection in an increasingly interconnected world.

Ascend Elements

Series C in 2022
Ascend Elements is a manufacturer of advanced battery materials, specializing in the reclamation of valuable elements from spent lithium-ion batteries. The company employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials to the atomic level, allowing for the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the recycling of battery components but also supports clients in maximizing their returns on investments, promoting the economic viability of recycling and the production of low-cost battery materials.

Tunable

Venture Round in 2022
Tunable is a technology company specializing in the development and production of advanced multi-gas analyzers that leverage micro and nanotechnology. Their analyzers are designed to measure multiple gases simultaneously with high sensitivity, compact size, and robust construction. These devices cater to a variety of applications, including environmental surveillance, emissions monitoring, process enhancements, and hazardous material control. Tunable aims to create gas analyzers that exceed natural sensitivity levels, providing users with real-time gas analysis in a micro-format which enables effective monitoring and management of gas combinations, even at lower concentrations.

ScaleNC

Seed Round in 2022
ScaleNC is a B2B startup offering on-demand services for sheet metal manufacturing via a cloud platform. It specializes in organizing CAD preparation, NC programming, and optimization, enabling customers to maximize machine potential and minimize bottlenecks. Through its platform, customers can upload technical drawings, order custom manufacturing models at fixed prices, and receive results swiftly. ScaleNC primarily serves medium-sized companies worldwide that are open to digitization and partnerships.

Sensibel

Series A in 2022
sensiBel AS, founded in 2016 and located in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development of ultra-high-sensitivity microphones utilizing optical micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology. The company focuses on creating microphones that offer optical ultra-low noise performance, enhancing voice control technology without sacrificing acoustic overload point and total harmonic distortion. This innovative approach enables superior speech recognition capabilities and high-quality audio capture, making it a valuable contributor to advancements in voice control applications.

Optimate

Seed Round in 2022
Optimate is a sheet metal processing tool. Users of Optimate can simply upload the CAD file online, check feasibility, and have it fully optimized automatically. They get the most out of their sheet metal component with just one click. They provide sheet metal components with crossing bending lines that cannot be manufactured.

Scrona

Series A in 2022
Scrona specializes in micro- and nanotechnology, focusing on simplifying these advanced fields for both consumers and industries. The company has developed a three-dimensional nano drip printing technology that facilitates rapid and cost-effective production. Scrona is centered on printhead development and collaborates with partners to provide comprehensive manufacturing equipment and next-generation products. This approach enables businesses to produce printed materials of high quality at reduced costs, thereby revolutionizing the landscape of micro- and nanofabrication.

Kiutra

Venture Round in 2021
Kiutra GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of refrigeration solutions, particularly for cryogen-free cooling applications. The company focuses on providing easy-to-use, turn-key cryostats that facilitate low-temperature investigations of material samples, thereby accelerating the development and testing of quantum hardware and related electronics. Kiutra's innovative cooling platforms achieve continuous sub-Kelvin temperatures without relying on liquid cooling media, such as helium-3, which is both rare and costly. This technology is essential for enabling cryogenic conditions in a compact and cost-efficient manner, making it applicable for advanced fields like quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum sensing. By offering efficient cooling solutions, Kiutra supports research and industry customers in their pursuit of scalable quantum technologies.

Peers Solutions

Seed Round in 2021
Peers Solutions GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a software developer focused on personnel development and learning solutions for industrial companies. The company offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates the management of employee training by providing individualized learning paths. Powered by artificial intelligence, the platform aggregates learning resources from various third-party sources, enabling organizations to tailor training to meet their specific goals, timelines, and budgets. This innovative approach allows businesses to enhance their workforce's skills effectively while optimizing training costs and resources.

Ascend Elements

Venture Round in 2021
Ascend Elements is a manufacturer of advanced battery materials, specializing in the reclamation of valuable elements from spent lithium-ion batteries. The company employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials to the atomic level, allowing for the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the recycling of battery components but also supports clients in maximizing their returns on investments, promoting the economic viability of recycling and the production of low-cost battery materials.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2021
3YOURMIND GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013, specializing in the development of an industrial 3D printing software platform. With additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, the company offers enterprise software solutions that automate additive manufacturing processes and workflows for leading firms and 3D print services. Its product suite standardizes various aspects of the additive manufacturing supply chain, including historical part data analysis, order management, and production scheduling. The software facilitates digital workflows, enabling data-driven production decisions while optimizing execution and quality assurance in distributed manufacturing. 3YOURMIND's tools, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and streamline order processing. The company's expertise in additive manufacturing services supports clients throughout the entire workflow, from concept development to project execution. Notable clients include GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing automated agile manufacturing solutions.

Ascend Elements

Series B in 2021
Ascend Elements is a manufacturer of advanced battery materials, specializing in the reclamation of valuable elements from spent lithium-ion batteries. The company employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials to the atomic level, allowing for the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the recycling of battery components but also supports clients in maximizing their returns on investments, promoting the economic viability of recycling and the production of low-cost battery materials.

Lantek

Acquisition in 2021
Lantek is a software company that specializes in providing CAD, CAM, MES, and ERP solutions tailored for sheet metal and structural steel manufacturers. By developing advanced fabrication and design software, Lantek aims to enhance productivity and efficiency within the manufacturing sector. Its solutions are designed to streamline the fabrication processes for materials such as sheet metal, tubes, and beams. The company emphasizes technological innovation and consolidates a global team to deliver high-quality software that meets the needs of its customers, employees, and stakeholders.

ammune.ai

Series A in 2021
Ammune.ai, developed by L7 Defense Ltd., is a cybersecurity solution focused on protecting web applications from denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Founded in 2015 and based in Beersheba, Israel, the Ammune platform employs biological dynamic models to automatically monitor and block sophisticated DDoS attacks without needing prior knowledge of attack parameters. This innovative approach allows for real-time mitigation, enhancing the security of web systems. The platform has garnered recognition in the cybersecurity industry, being named among the most promising DDoS mitigation solutions by CIO Review and receiving multiple awards for its innovation, including the Global Anti-DDoS for Critical National Infrastructure New Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2020
3YOURMIND GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013, specializing in the development of an industrial 3D printing software platform. With additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, the company offers enterprise software solutions that automate additive manufacturing processes and workflows for leading firms and 3D print services. Its product suite standardizes various aspects of the additive manufacturing supply chain, including historical part data analysis, order management, and production scheduling. The software facilitates digital workflows, enabling data-driven production decisions while optimizing execution and quality assurance in distributed manufacturing. 3YOURMIND's tools, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and streamline order processing. The company's expertise in additive manufacturing services supports clients throughout the entire workflow, from concept development to project execution. Notable clients include GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing automated agile manufacturing solutions.

Cyr3con

Series A in 2020
CYR3CON, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in predictive cybersecurity. The company employs artificial intelligence to anticipate cyber-attacks by monitoring online hacker communities and quantifying potential threats before they materialize, aiming to mitigate numerous cyber incidents. CYR3CON's platform combines human analysis with advanced machine learning to comprehend the evolving threat landscape and identify emerging attacks against enterprises, facilitating proactive cybersecurity measures.

Cyr3con

Seed Round in 2020
CYR3CON, established in 2018 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in predictive cybersecurity. The company employs artificial intelligence to anticipate cyber-attacks by monitoring online hacker communities and quantifying potential threats before they materialize, aiming to mitigate numerous cyber incidents. CYR3CON's platform combines human analysis with advanced machine learning to comprehend the evolving threat landscape and identify emerging attacks against enterprises, facilitating proactive cybersecurity measures.

GLOphotonics

Corporate Round in 2020
GLOphotonics SAS, based in Limoges, France, specializes in commercializing hollow-core photonic crystal fiber (HC-PCF) and their functionalized form known as Photonic Microcells™. The company's products are built on its proprietary specialty fiber technology and gas photonics, which are used in various applications such as laser micromachining, laser compression, laser frequency conversion, medical/surgery, bio-research, and optical frequency references and calibration. GLOphotonics collaborates with laser developers, system integrators, and the CNRS-University of Limoges joint Research Institute XLIM to continuously innovate its technology. The company was established in 2011.

NNAISENSE

Series B in 2019
NNAISENSE S.A. is a Swiss company established in 2014, with its headquarters in Lugano and an additional office in Austin, Texas. Specializing in neural network solutions, NNAISENSE focuses on enhancing superhuman perception and intelligent automation across various industries. The company stemmed from the Swiss AI institute, IDSIA, known for its pioneering contributions to artificial neural networks and deep learning. NNAISENSE has successfully collaborated with major industry players in sectors such as steel and glass production, robotics, additive manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, and renewable energy. Through these partnerships, the company delivers tailored solutions that leverage advanced research and practical experience to add significant value to its clients' operations.

Resistell

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2018, Resistell develops and markets a diagnostic device for phenotypic antibiotic susceptibility testing. Its unique method detects movement caused by living bacterial cells to determine bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

Peers Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Peers Solutions GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a software developer focused on personnel development and learning solutions for industrial companies. The company offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates the management of employee training by providing individualized learning paths. Powered by artificial intelligence, the platform aggregates learning resources from various third-party sources, enabling organizations to tailor training to meet their specific goals, timelines, and budgets. This innovative approach allows businesses to enhance their workforce's skills effectively while optimizing training costs and resources.

Eyeware

Seed Round in 2019
Eyeware Tech SA, established in 2016 in Martigny, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for eye tracking using standard webcams and 3D cameras. Its flagship product, GazeSense, enables accurate gaze tracking, facilitating applications across industries such as automotive, healthcare, gaming, and robotics. Eyeware's platform-independent technology improves upon previous hardware-based solutions by offering a cost-effective and reliable alternative for integrating head and eye tracking into consumer devices.

RSP Systems

Series B in 2018
Founded in Denmark in 2006, RSP Systems is a research and development company specializing in mini-spectrometers. Its flagship product, GlucoBeam®, is a non-invasive glucose monitor designed to improve the lives of people with diabetes by providing convenient, pain-free measurements.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2017
3YOURMIND GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013, specializing in the development of an industrial 3D printing software platform. With additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, the company offers enterprise software solutions that automate additive manufacturing processes and workflows for leading firms and 3D print services. Its product suite standardizes various aspects of the additive manufacturing supply chain, including historical part data analysis, order management, and production scheduling. The software facilitates digital workflows, enabling data-driven production decisions while optimizing execution and quality assurance in distributed manufacturing. 3YOURMIND's tools, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and streamline order processing. The company's expertise in additive manufacturing services supports clients throughout the entire workflow, from concept development to project execution. Notable clients include GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing automated agile manufacturing solutions.

C-Labs

Acquisition in 2017
C-Labs specializes in providing industrial-grade solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on connectivity software that enables users to access live data from both local and remote sensors. The company’s flagship product, the C-DEngine, serves as a scalable and secure IoT platform designed for Rapid Application Development, allowing for customization to meet specific user needs. C-Labs’ software facilitates remote and mobile access to industrial equipment, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and enabling users to monitor and control systems through intuitive interfaces on smartphones, tablets, or other smart devices.

Xarion Laser Acoustics

Series A in 2016
XARION Laser Acoustics GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of innovative laser-based optical microphones. These unique microphones operate on an IP-protected principle that detects sound by measuring changes in the speed of light, eliminating the need for mechanically movable or deformable components. This design results in a linear frequency response that is free from mechanical resonances, allowing for an exceptional frequency bandwidth that surpasses traditional solutions by a factor of ten. The company's products serve a wide range of applications, including acoustic metrology, nondestructive testing, process control, medical imaging, and consumer electronics, enabling clients to explore new scientific avenues and enhance their operational capabilities.

SPI Lasers

Acquisition in 2008
SPI Lasers is a manufacturer specializing in fiber laser technology aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes across various industries, including industrial, aerospace, analytical, sensing, and communications. The company provides a range of products, such as fiber lasers, laser arrays, high-power optical amplifiers, and filters. SPI Lasers' technology enables faster and more precise operations in welding, cutting, marking, and micromachining, leading to improved reliability, reduced waste, and increased productivity for its customers.
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