UVC Partners

Unternehmertum Venture Capital Partners (UVC Partners) is a Munich- and Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in European technology startups. UVC Partners focuses on investments in the areas of industrial technologies, enterprise software and mobility. The fund typically invests at the Seed and Series A stage between €0.5-4m initially and up to €15m in total per company.

Amanda-Stella Birkenholz

Investment Manager

Alexander Huber

CFO

Lisa Liu

Investment Manager

Daniel Reese

Investment Manager

Oliver Schoppe

Investment Manager

Anne von Wolff

Investment Associate

Past deals in Central Europe

i2x

Venture Round in 2022
i2x GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing sales and customer interactions through real-time automated coaching. Founded in 2017, the company provides a conversation analytics platform that records and analyzes calls, offering insights into effective communication strategies. By employing machine learning algorithms and big data, i2x enables sales and service teams to understand the dynamics of customer conversations, including speech patterns and engagement metrics. The platform supports agents with ongoing training and delivers actionable data-driven best practices to improve performance. Additionally, i2x assists managers by decrypting call data, providing deeper insights into customer interactions and employee skills, ultimately leading to increased conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By augmenting human intelligence, i2x enhances the quality of customer interactions and elevates the overall brand experience.

planqc

Seed Round in 2022
planqc's quantum computers store information in individual atoms – nature's best qubits. Quantum information is processed by arranging these qubits in highly scalable arrays and manipulating them with precisely controlled laser pulses. planqc’s unique combination of quantum technologies is the fastest way to scale to thousands of qubits, a prerequisite for industry-relevant quantum advantage.

FINN

Series B in 2022
At finn our mission is to make mobility fun and sustainable: We help everyone who loves driving their own car but refuses the struggle, commitment and intransparent costs associated with car ownership. We achieve this by offering all-inclusive, immediately available, monthly car-subscriptions. Best thing, yet: While you drive we plant trees as every journey is CO2 compensated.

Tacto

Seed Round in 2022
tacto enables procurement teams to focus on what matters while automating what does not. The team's belief is that modern procurement deserves a modern solution to focus on strategic efforts instead of transactional activities. Therefore, they are building the first intelligent automation engine for strategic procurement.

Forget Finance

Seed Round in 2022
Forget Finance is the first digital financial advisor that empowers everyone to plan their financial future holistically from their smartphone.

DeepDrive

Seed Round in 2022
We are DeepDrive, a high-tech company headquartered in Munich, Germany, offering revolutionary drive units for electric vehicles. Our patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology increases vehicle range by up to 20 % and significantly decreases their costs, enabling the next generation of cheaper, more sustainable EVs. Our drive units are highly compact and torque dense and can be integrated within the wheels or as a traditional central drive. They are optimized for low-cost, large-scale production and offer maximum performance and efficiency. We are currently working with eight of the top ten automakers on various development projects and are on track to introduce the DeepDrive Dual Rotor to the market in large-scale series production by 2026. Our team consists of 30 + experts with experience from leading players in the automotive industry and is backed by high-profile investors, including BMW i Ventures, Continental's CVC, UVC Partners, and Bayern Kapital. Additional investors include industry veteran Dr. Peter Mertens (former board member and CTO of Audi and Volvo) and top start-up executive Jonas Rieke (COO of Personio).

HQS Quantum Simulations

Seed Round in 2022
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and located in Karlsruhe, Germany, focuses on developing quantum algorithms to predict molecular properties for industries such as performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The traditional development of these products involves a lengthy and costly process, requiring numerous synthesis, formulation, and testing steps to achieve desired specifications. While simulations can significantly reduce time-to-market and R&D costs, they often fall short in efficiency or capability for complex problems. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations aims to enhance the predictive power of simulations, thereby addressing current limitations in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2021
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

fruitcore robotics

Series A in 2021
Fruitcore Robotics specializes in the design and development of robotic systems aimed at automating industrial processes. By integrating intelligent software with advanced mechatronics, the company offers optimized robotic solutions for various applications, including workpiece handling, fitting, assembling, screwing, palletizing, stacking, packaging, and workpiece testing. These systems enable manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency while reducing time and costs associated with production tasks.

Tanso

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tanso aims at making sustainability accounting as integrated, transparent, and verifiable as financial accounting. Tanso Technologies enables industrial companies to become part of the solution to a lower-carbon economy.

Capmo

Series B in 2021
Capmo enables construction and real estate professionals to finish construction projects on time and on budget. The company’s intuitive Construction Site OS replaces pen, paper and manual processes through digital workflows and smart construction analytics. Capmo is the first holistic solution that allows construction professionals to manage sites digitally, collaborate seamlessly with others and gain unique data-based insights into their projects. The company helps smaller offices as well as major construction players to move from gut-driven to data driven construction and is used on thousands of sites across Europe.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2021
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Aleph Alpha

Series A in 2021
Aleph Alpha GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven security systems. The company utilizes machine learning to address contemporary security challenges, focusing on data protection against hackers and cyber attacks. Additionally, Aleph Alpha offers solutions for leak detection and tracing, enhancing the security measures for its clients.

Aleph Alpha

Series A in 2021
Aleph Alpha GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven security systems. The company utilizes machine learning to address contemporary security challenges, focusing on data protection against hackers and cyber attacks. Additionally, Aleph Alpha offers solutions for leak detection and tracing, enhancing the security measures for its clients.

ValueDesk

Seed Round in 2021
Valuedesk Gmbh develops a company-wide solution that enables employees to record, analyze, and prepare for implementation improvements and savings. It offers Valuedesk, a solution that allows transparency and communication channels for team work, as well as provides workshops, focused methodological training measures, and seminars. Its solution is used in automotive/suppliers, biotechnology, energy/environment, food, furniture, construction industry, chemicals/raw materials, IT sector, transport/logistics, telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals/cosmetics, machine/plant construction, and textiles/clothing industries. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

ValueDesk

Seed Round in 2021
Valuedesk Gmbh develops a company-wide solution that enables employees to record, analyze, and prepare for implementation improvements and savings. It offers Valuedesk, a solution that allows transparency and communication channels for team work, as well as provides workshops, focused methodological training measures, and seminars. Its solution is used in automotive/suppliers, biotechnology, energy/environment, food, furniture, construction industry, chemicals/raw materials, IT sector, transport/logistics, telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals/cosmetics, machine/plant construction, and textiles/clothing industries. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

shyftplan

Series A in 2021
shyftplan is a SaaS solution for employee management and communication. While the core product is scheduling, shyftplan brings everything together by offering solutions for absence management, time tracking, working time accounts, HR management, and payroll. HR managers are able to set up and manage shift plans and to appoint individual employees to certain shifts according to their specific competencies. shyftplan moves beyond pure workforce management functionalities by providing employee intelligence and connecting non-desk workers to their direct work environments (e.g. human-machine communication) and to their organization.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2021
3YOURMIND GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, develops an innovative software platform for industrial 3D printing. The company provides enterprise software that automates additive manufacturing processes, streamlining workflows for various industries. Its product suite encompasses tools for managing the entire additive manufacturing supply chain, from analyzing historical data to optimizing order management and production scheduling. By standardizing workflows and automating associated business processes, 3YOURMIND enables data-driven decision-making and supports agile manufacturing practices. Their solutions, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and order tracking, while Agile MES improves transparency and information flow on the production floor. The company has successfully partnered with notable clients such as GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, offering expert guidance throughout the additive manufacturing workflow, from concept to execution.

Kooky

Seed Round in 2021
- What is kooky? kooky is a digital cup smart system and offers you the possibility to dispose your reusable cup on your way in an easy and sustainable way through kooky boxes. - How does kooky work? You order your drink as usual and get it in a kooky cup. You simply pay for the drink plus 1 CHF deposit. When you return the cup in a kooky drop off box, you will immediately get your 1 CHF deposit credited in the wallet of your app. - What do I have to do when I got the cup with the drink? Simply scan the QR code of the cup with the kooky app (registration required), and the cup will be paired to your app account. - Where can I return the cup? In all the kooky boxes around town and in all the venues of the kooky network. You can find both in the app. - How do I get my credit? In order to withdraw the credit in your app wallet, you need to enter your bank details in the app. Then you submit a payout request of the desired amount. Kooky only takes a 10% fee as cost of service, you will receive a receipt for each withdrawal. - What does kooky do with the cups? Our employees empty the kooky boxes and bring the cups to our rinsing logistics. There, they are cleaned according to hygiene regulations and standards, picked, packed and distributed to our partners again. - Are e-vehicles used for logistics? Yes, the logistics for collecting and distributing the cups takes place exclusively with electric vehicles.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

FINN

Series A in 2020
At finn our mission is to make mobility fun and sustainable: We help everyone who loves driving their own car but refuses the struggle, commitment and intransparent costs associated with car ownership. We achieve this by offering all-inclusive, immediately available, monthly car-subscriptions. Best thing, yet: While you drive we plant trees as every journey is CO2 compensated.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2020
3YOURMIND GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, develops an innovative software platform for industrial 3D printing. The company provides enterprise software that automates additive manufacturing processes, streamlining workflows for various industries. Its product suite encompasses tools for managing the entire additive manufacturing supply chain, from analyzing historical data to optimizing order management and production scheduling. By standardizing workflows and automating associated business processes, 3YOURMIND enables data-driven decision-making and supports agile manufacturing practices. Their solutions, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and order tracking, while Agile MES improves transparency and information flow on the production floor. The company has successfully partnered with notable clients such as GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, offering expert guidance throughout the additive manufacturing workflow, from concept to execution.

Tacto

Pre Seed Round in 2020
tacto enables procurement teams to focus on what matters while automating what does not. The team's belief is that modern procurement deserves a modern solution to focus on strategic efforts instead of transactional activities. Therefore, they are building the first intelligent automation engine for strategic procurement.

Hypatos

Seed Round in 2020
Hypatos GmbH, founded in 2018 and located in Kleinmachnow, Germany, specializes in artificial intelligence systems aimed at automating the capture and processing of document data. The company focuses on enhancing financial document processing through its use of language processing AI and computer vision technology. Hypatos targets various business applications, including invoices, travel and expense management, loan application validation, and insurance claims. By offering pre-trained machine learning models as APIs and applications, Hypatos enables organizations to automate complex back-office processes, thereby increasing processing speed, reducing costs, and improving data quality.

DyeMansion

Series B in 2020
DyeMansion GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the post-processing and coloring of 3D-printed laser sintered parts. The company provides high-volume finishing systems that streamline the transition from raw 3D-printed components to high-value consumer and industrial products. With a focus on precision coloring and finishing, DyeMansion serves over four hundred clients, including prominent global manufacturers across various sectors such as eyewear, automotive, retail, medical, and sports equipment. The company has established itself as a leader in additive manufacturing finishing systems for polymer parts, collaborating with major industrial 3D printing systems like EOS, HP, 3D Systems, and Prodways. DyeMansion's technology enables the production of items ranging from luxury sunglasses to essential automotive components, ensuring high-quality results tailored to customer specifications.

presize.ai

Seed Round in 2020
50% of fashion products are returned. 75% of them due to wrong size and bad fit. Fashion eCommerce shops lose money every day and online shoppers are annoyed by returns. Our solution: presize allows web-shoppers to turn around in front of their smartphone camera once with normal clothes (you can wear jeans and t-shirt while doing it), and automatically get their best fitting clothing size recommended. We use a pipeline of Deep Learning algorithms to create a 3D human body model and match this to a database of sizing charts, fits and sewing patterns from our partner webshops and the internet. Your size persists on all partner webshops.

TWAICE

Series A in 2020
TWAICE Technologies GmbH develops battery analytics software in the form of digital twins. The platform enables electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and financial service providers to accelerate product development, improve performance, ensure long-term reliability, extend life, and mitigate financial risks of batteries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Blickfeld

Series A in 2020
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Loyalty Prime

Series B in 2020
Loyalty Prime is a leading international provider of innovative customer loyalty solutions for enterprise clients. With our award-winning SaaS Loyalty Platform, we help companies around the world create the leading loyalty programs in their industry.

Capmo

Series A in 2020
Capmo enables construction and real estate professionals to finish construction projects on time and on budget. The company’s intuitive Construction Site OS replaces pen, paper and manual processes through digital workflows and smart construction analytics. Capmo is the first holistic solution that allows construction professionals to manage sites digitally, collaborate seamlessly with others and gain unique data-based insights into their projects. The company helps smaller offices as well as major construction players to move from gut-driven to data driven construction and is used on thousands of sites across Europe.

Isar Aerospace

Series A in 2019
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

FINN

Seed Round in 2019
At finn our mission is to make mobility fun and sustainable: We help everyone who loves driving their own car but refuses the struggle, commitment and intransparent costs associated with car ownership. We achieve this by offering all-inclusive, immediately available, monthly car-subscriptions. Best thing, yet: While you drive we plant trees as every journey is CO2 compensated.

ELISE

Seed Round in 2019
ELISE GmbH, established in 2018 as a spin-off from the Alfred-Wegener-Institute, is based in Bremerhaven, Germany. The company specializes in software development aimed at enhancing the product development process for engineers. Its innovative platform enables users to visually create comprehensive workflows for automated product development, integrating established modeling and simulation tools with Generative Design. This approach allows engineers to efficiently design the technical DNA of their products, streamlining the entire development cycle.

HQS Quantum Simulations

Seed Round in 2019
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and located in Karlsruhe, Germany, focuses on developing quantum algorithms to predict molecular properties for industries such as performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The traditional development of these products involves a lengthy and costly process, requiring numerous synthesis, formulation, and testing steps to achieve desired specifications. While simulations can significantly reduce time-to-market and R&D costs, they often fall short in efficiency or capability for complex problems. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations aims to enhance the predictive power of simulations, thereby addressing current limitations in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

FAZUA

Debt Financing in 2019
FAZUA specializes in developing an e-Bike drive system. Its e-Bike drive system was designed to meet sportive demands and, at the same time to create a natural feeling of non-motorized bike riding. FAZUA was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Ottobrunn, Bayern, Germany.

GNA Biosolutions

Series C in 2019
GNA Biosolutions is a molecular technology company located in Martinsried, Germany, specializing in innovative diagnostic devices for detecting and analyzing DNA. Their core technology, Pulse Controlled Amplification, enhances molecular testing by integrating ultrafast nucleic acid amplification with intrinsic sample preparation. This advancement allows for efficient and simplified diagnosis of human pathogens in laboratory settings, as well as on-site applications and Point of Care scenarios. GNA Biosolutions aims to make the benefits of molecular testing accessible to a broader audience, facilitating rapid and accurate results from sample collection to analysis.

FlixBus

Series F in 2019
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

TWAICE

Seed Round in 2019
TWAICE Technologies GmbH develops battery analytics software in the form of digital twins. The platform enables electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and financial service providers to accelerate product development, improve performance, ensure long-term reliability, extend life, and mitigate financial risks of batteries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Kiutra

Seed Round in 2019
Kiutra GmbH, established in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in manufacturing refrigeration solutions that utilize innovative magnetic cooling technology. This technology enables cryogen-free cooling services, achieving sub-kelvin temperatures essential for various applications, including basic research, material science, quantum technology, and advanced electronics. As a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, kiutra benefits from a strong foundation in low-temperature physics and cryo-engineering, with a team that collectively possesses over 50 years of experience in the field. The company is currently supported by the "EXIST Transfer of Research" initiative, a program of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, aimed at fostering research-based startups. Kiutra's all-electrical cooling devices combine magnetic refrigeration and closed-cycle pre-cooling, making them accessible and efficient for research and industrial purposes that require cryogenic temperatures.

Ciara

Seed Round in 2019
Ciara GmbH is a Munich-based company that develops a cloud-based digital assistant platform designed for sales teams. The platform enables users to create and manage digital playbooks, integrating seamlessly with customer relationship management and sales productivity tools. By providing interactive guides, proven playbooks, and effective objection handling, Ciara's software assists sales representatives in structuring their phone conversations, ultimately enhancing their productivity and success in sales calls.

i2x

Series A in 2019
i2x GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing sales and customer interactions through real-time automated coaching. Founded in 2017, the company provides a conversation analytics platform that records and analyzes calls, offering insights into effective communication strategies. By employing machine learning algorithms and big data, i2x enables sales and service teams to understand the dynamics of customer conversations, including speech patterns and engagement metrics. The platform supports agents with ongoing training and delivers actionable data-driven best practices to improve performance. Additionally, i2x assists managers by decrypting call data, providing deeper insights into customer interactions and employee skills, ultimately leading to increased conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By augmenting human intelligence, i2x enhances the quality of customer interactions and elevates the overall brand experience.

Vimcar

Series B in 2018
As one of Europe’s fastest-growing SaaS startups, Vimcar is redefining business mobility by seamlessly integrating commercial vehicles into digital ecosystems. An innovative combination of live car data and a set of cloud-based applications offer real-time insight into vehicle activity to reduce operational cost for fleets. The company specializes in providing low-price vehicle management services and has already equipped more than 90,000 vehicles with its SaaS solutions in German-speaking countries. In early 2020 Vimcar announced its expansion to the United Kingdom.

Capmo

Seed Round in 2018
Capmo enables construction and real estate professionals to finish construction projects on time and on budget. The company’s intuitive Construction Site OS replaces pen, paper and manual processes through digital workflows and smart construction analytics. Capmo is the first holistic solution that allows construction professionals to manage sites digitally, collaborate seamlessly with others and gain unique data-based insights into their projects. The company helps smaller offices as well as major construction players to move from gut-driven to data driven construction and is used on thousands of sites across Europe.

Loyalty Prime

Venture Round in 2018
Loyalty Prime is a leading international provider of innovative customer loyalty solutions for enterprise clients. With our award-winning SaaS Loyalty Platform, we help companies around the world create the leading loyalty programs in their industry.

TWAICE

Seed Round in 2018
TWAICE Technologies GmbH develops battery analytics software in the form of digital twins. The platform enables electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and financial service providers to accelerate product development, improve performance, ensure long-term reliability, extend life, and mitigate financial risks of batteries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

DyeMansion

Series A in 2018
DyeMansion GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the post-processing and coloring of 3D-printed laser sintered parts. The company provides high-volume finishing systems that streamline the transition from raw 3D-printed components to high-value consumer and industrial products. With a focus on precision coloring and finishing, DyeMansion serves over four hundred clients, including prominent global manufacturers across various sectors such as eyewear, automotive, retail, medical, and sports equipment. The company has established itself as a leader in additive manufacturing finishing systems for polymer parts, collaborating with major industrial 3D printing systems like EOS, HP, 3D Systems, and Prodways. DyeMansion's technology enables the production of items ranging from luxury sunglasses to essential automotive components, ensuring high-quality results tailored to customer specifications.

Blickfeld

Seed Round in 2018
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

fos4X

Series B in 2018
fos4X GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of fiber optic measurement equipment designed for monitoring lightweight structures. The company focuses on innovative fiber optic sensors that provide enhanced performance compared to traditional sensors, tolerating significantly higher load cycles and strain amplitudes. This technology is particularly beneficial for measuring the efficiency of rotor blades in wind turbines, contributing to improved wind power generation. By leveraging its expertise in fiber optics, fos4X supports material and structural testing, catering to the increasing demands for precision in modern lightweight materials such as glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced plastics. In September 2020, fos4X was acquired by Polytech A/S, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the measurement technology sector.

Innoactive

Series A in 2018
Innoactive GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) enterprise software tailored for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Founded in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to simplify the creation and management of collaborative VR/AR applications for planning, simulation, and training. Their Innoactive Hub features a Content Management System (CMS) that centralizes all VR content, a Software Development Kit (SDK) that accelerates application development, and a VR Launcher that enhances user experience and device management. Additionally, Innoactive provides a starter kit available for rent, which includes VR headsets and mobile workstations, facilitating global roll-outs of VR solutions and supporting the transformation of manufacturing processes.

FAZUA

Series C in 2018
FAZUA specializes in developing an e-Bike drive system. Its e-Bike drive system was designed to meet sportive demands and, at the same time to create a natural feeling of non-motorized bike riding. FAZUA was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Ottobrunn, Bayern, Germany.

Blickfeld

Seed Round in 2017
Blickfeld GmbH manufactures light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors. Its product helps to survey near-infrared light to detect the shape of objects, allowing autonomous vehicles to see, and analyze the world around them. The company also develops object detection and mapping software which measures the data provided by the sensors and helps in city planning, connected mobility, real-time mapping, and usage pattern analysis. The company caters to automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2017
3YOURMIND GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, develops an innovative software platform for industrial 3D printing. The company provides enterprise software that automates additive manufacturing processes, streamlining workflows for various industries. Its product suite encompasses tools for managing the entire additive manufacturing supply chain, from analyzing historical data to optimizing order management and production scheduling. By standardizing workflows and automating associated business processes, 3YOURMIND enables data-driven decision-making and supports agile manufacturing practices. Their solutions, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and order tracking, while Agile MES improves transparency and information flow on the production floor. The company has successfully partnered with notable clients such as GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, offering expert guidance throughout the additive manufacturing workflow, from concept to execution.

shyftplan

Series A in 2017
shyftplan is a SaaS solution for employee management and communication. While the core product is scheduling, shyftplan brings everything together by offering solutions for absence management, time tracking, working time accounts, HR management, and payroll. HR managers are able to set up and manage shift plans and to appoint individual employees to certain shifts according to their specific competencies. shyftplan moves beyond pure workforce management functionalities by providing employee intelligence and connecting non-desk workers to their direct work environments (e.g. human-machine communication) and to their organization.

Everskill

Seed Round in 2017
everskill GmbH develops a software solution for learning and development that translates training content into practical behaviors for professionals. It also provides trainer portal that enables trainers to stay connected with their participants; create or customize learning goals and behaviors; upload training-specific content; and interact with their participants through the application. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Vimcar

Series A in 2017
As one of Europe’s fastest-growing SaaS startups, Vimcar is redefining business mobility by seamlessly integrating commercial vehicles into digital ecosystems. An innovative combination of live car data and a set of cloud-based applications offer real-time insight into vehicle activity to reduce operational cost for fleets. The company specializes in providing low-price vehicle management services and has already equipped more than 90,000 vehicles with its SaaS solutions in German-speaking countries. In early 2020 Vimcar announced its expansion to the United Kingdom.

KONUX

Series A in 2017
KONUX GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, develops Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that integrate smart sensor systems with artificial intelligence analytics. The company specializes in enhancing railway operations, offering a range of services including switch monitoring, asset monitoring, rolling stock monitoring, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance. KONUX's solutions enable real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions and improve operational efficiency, capacity, and reliability in railway and industrial applications. The company has attracted significant investment, raising over $50 million and expanding its presence across Europe and Asia. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the world's most innovative start-ups, KONUX is committed to transforming railway mobility for a sustainable future.

KONUX

Series A in 2017
KONUX GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, develops Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that integrate smart sensor systems with artificial intelligence analytics. The company specializes in enhancing railway operations, offering a range of services including switch monitoring, asset monitoring, rolling stock monitoring, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance. KONUX's solutions enable real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions and improve operational efficiency, capacity, and reliability in railway and industrial applications. The company has attracted significant investment, raising over $50 million and expanding its presence across Europe and Asia. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the world's most innovative start-ups, KONUX is committed to transforming railway mobility for a sustainable future.

Loyalty Prime

Series A in 2017
Loyalty Prime is a leading international provider of innovative customer loyalty solutions for enterprise clients. With our award-winning SaaS Loyalty Platform, we help companies around the world create the leading loyalty programs in their industry.

Arzneimittelwerk Warngau

Series C in 2016
Arzneimittelwerk Warngau is a pharmaceutical company based in Warngau, Germany, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative drug delivery systems. Founded in 2008 by Wilfried Fischer, the company focuses on creating therapeutic solutions primarily in the fields of oncology, pain therapy, and neurology. Its product portfolio includes active ingredient and biodegradable implants, as well as transdermal systems, featuring both passive and microchip-controlled patches. Through its commitment to advancing drug delivery technologies, Arzneimittelwerk Warngau aims to improve patient outcomes in various therapeutic areas.

Veact

Series A in 2016
VEACT GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing software-as-a-service solutions for after-sales marketing in the automotive sector. The company develops a platform that digitizes marketing processes, leveraging self-learning technology and extensive industry expertise. VEACT integrates various data sources, including invoices, service histories, satisfaction surveys, and campaign data, to create comprehensive customer profiles. This approach aims to facilitate predictive customer intelligence, allowing car dealerships and manufacturers to enhance their marketing and sales efficiency. By utilizing these insights, clients benefit from reduced process costs, improved customer loyalty, and increased revenues.

Everskill

Seed Round in 2016
everskill GmbH develops a software solution for learning and development that translates training content into practical behaviors for professionals. It also provides trainer portal that enables trainers to stay connected with their participants; create or customize learning goals and behaviors; upload training-specific content; and interact with their participants through the application. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Munich, Germany.

KONUX

Series A in 2016
KONUX GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, develops Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions that integrate smart sensor systems with artificial intelligence analytics. The company specializes in enhancing railway operations, offering a range of services including switch monitoring, asset monitoring, rolling stock monitoring, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance. KONUX's solutions enable real-time monitoring of infrastructure conditions and improve operational efficiency, capacity, and reliability in railway and industrial applications. The company has attracted significant investment, raising over $50 million and expanding its presence across Europe and Asia. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the world's most innovative start-ups, KONUX is committed to transforming railway mobility for a sustainable future.

Dynamic Biosensors GmbH

Series A in 2016
Dynamic Biosensors GmbH develops biomolecular interaction analysis solutions. The company offers switchSENSE, a system for label-free interaction analysis that includes switchSENSE Analyzer to electrically actuate switchable DNA interfaces; and switchSENSE Biochip with various receptors for target molecules. Its products are used in switchSENSE platform, protein-protein analysis, DNA-protein analysis, and DNA-DNA-analysis applications. The company is based in Munich, Germany.

FlixBus

Series D in 2015
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Free2Move

Seed Round in 2015
Free2Move allows people to find and compare vehicles from a wide variety of carsharing providers in one app. Users can see cars from major carsharing providers in their area, find the closest one, compare offers and book the best fit.Their mission is to provide people with easy access to a variety of vehicles and enable them to book directly from the app. The Free2Move App is available for Android, iOS and Windows devices.

Veact

Series A in 2015
VEACT GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing software-as-a-service solutions for after-sales marketing in the automotive sector. The company develops a platform that digitizes marketing processes, leveraging self-learning technology and extensive industry expertise. VEACT integrates various data sources, including invoices, service histories, satisfaction surveys, and campaign data, to create comprehensive customer profiles. This approach aims to facilitate predictive customer intelligence, allowing car dealerships and manufacturers to enhance their marketing and sales efficiency. By utilizing these insights, clients benefit from reduced process costs, improved customer loyalty, and increased revenues.

Arzneimittelwerk Warngau

Series B in 2015
Arzneimittelwerk Warngau is a pharmaceutical company based in Warngau, Germany, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative drug delivery systems. Founded in 2008 by Wilfried Fischer, the company focuses on creating therapeutic solutions primarily in the fields of oncology, pain therapy, and neurology. Its product portfolio includes active ingredient and biodegradable implants, as well as transdermal systems, featuring both passive and microchip-controlled patches. Through its commitment to advancing drug delivery technologies, Arzneimittelwerk Warngau aims to improve patient outcomes in various therapeutic areas.

Dynamic Biosensors GmbH

Series A in 2015
Dynamic Biosensors GmbH develops biomolecular interaction analysis solutions. The company offers switchSENSE, a system for label-free interaction analysis that includes switchSENSE Analyzer to electrically actuate switchable DNA interfaces; and switchSENSE Biochip with various receptors for target molecules. Its products are used in switchSENSE platform, protein-protein analysis, DNA-protein analysis, and DNA-DNA-analysis applications. The company is based in Munich, Germany.

GNA Biosolutions

Series B in 2015
GNA Biosolutions is a molecular technology company located in Martinsried, Germany, specializing in innovative diagnostic devices for detecting and analyzing DNA. Their core technology, Pulse Controlled Amplification, enhances molecular testing by integrating ultrafast nucleic acid amplification with intrinsic sample preparation. This advancement allows for efficient and simplified diagnosis of human pathogens in laboratory settings, as well as on-site applications and Point of Care scenarios. GNA Biosolutions aims to make the benefits of molecular testing accessible to a broader audience, facilitating rapid and accurate results from sample collection to analysis.

fos4X

Series B in 2015
fos4X GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of fiber optic measurement equipment designed for monitoring lightweight structures. The company focuses on innovative fiber optic sensors that provide enhanced performance compared to traditional sensors, tolerating significantly higher load cycles and strain amplitudes. This technology is particularly beneficial for measuring the efficiency of rotor blades in wind turbines, contributing to improved wind power generation. By leveraging its expertise in fiber optics, fos4X supports material and structural testing, catering to the increasing demands for precision in modern lightweight materials such as glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced plastics. In September 2020, fos4X was acquired by Polytech A/S, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the measurement technology sector.

FlixBus

Series C in 2014
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

FlixBus

Series A in 2014
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Orpheus GmbH

Series A in 2014
Orpheus is a leading software vendor for spend controls, spend analytics, and transparent strategic procurement. Their AI algorithms and semantic data management enable procurement professionals to recognize hidden bundling and savings potential. Orpheus was founded by Dr. Joerg Dittrich and Michael Lauer in 2005. The company is based in Nuremberg, Germany, and has an office in Mainz. International clients, innovative DAX and MDAX companies as well as large midsize companies utilize their software modules. Contact us to learn more about their references.

fos4X

Series A in 2013
fos4X GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of fiber optic measurement equipment designed for monitoring lightweight structures. The company focuses on innovative fiber optic sensors that provide enhanced performance compared to traditional sensors, tolerating significantly higher load cycles and strain amplitudes. This technology is particularly beneficial for measuring the efficiency of rotor blades in wind turbines, contributing to improved wind power generation. By leveraging its expertise in fiber optics, fos4X supports material and structural testing, catering to the increasing demands for precision in modern lightweight materials such as glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced plastics. In September 2020, fos4X was acquired by Polytech A/S, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the measurement technology sector.

FlixBus

Series A in 2013
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Orpheus GmbH

Series A in 2013
Orpheus is a leading software vendor for spend controls, spend analytics, and transparent strategic procurement. Their AI algorithms and semantic data management enable procurement professionals to recognize hidden bundling and savings potential. Orpheus was founded by Dr. Joerg Dittrich and Michael Lauer in 2005. The company is based in Nuremberg, Germany, and has an office in Mainz. International clients, innovative DAX and MDAX companies as well as large midsize companies utilize their software modules. Contact us to learn more about their references.

Dynamic Biosensors GmbH

Seed Round in 2012
Dynamic Biosensors GmbH develops biomolecular interaction analysis solutions. The company offers switchSENSE, a system for label-free interaction analysis that includes switchSENSE Analyzer to electrically actuate switchable DNA interfaces; and switchSENSE Biochip with various receptors for target molecules. Its products are used in switchSENSE platform, protein-protein analysis, DNA-protein analysis, and DNA-DNA-analysis applications. The company is based in Munich, Germany.

Orpheus GmbH

Seed Round in 2012
Orpheus is a leading software vendor for spend controls, spend analytics, and transparent strategic procurement. Their AI algorithms and semantic data management enable procurement professionals to recognize hidden bundling and savings potential. Orpheus was founded by Dr. Joerg Dittrich and Michael Lauer in 2005. The company is based in Nuremberg, Germany, and has an office in Mainz. International clients, innovative DAX and MDAX companies as well as large midsize companies utilize their software modules. Contact us to learn more about their references.

fos4X

Seed Round in 2012
fos4X GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the production of fiber optic measurement equipment designed for monitoring lightweight structures. The company focuses on innovative fiber optic sensors that provide enhanced performance compared to traditional sensors, tolerating significantly higher load cycles and strain amplitudes. This technology is particularly beneficial for measuring the efficiency of rotor blades in wind turbines, contributing to improved wind power generation. By leveraging its expertise in fiber optics, fos4X supports material and structural testing, catering to the increasing demands for precision in modern lightweight materials such as glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced plastics. In September 2020, fos4X was acquired by Polytech A/S, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the measurement technology sector.

Fahrenheit

Series A in 2012
Fahrenheit, founded in 2002 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, specializes in the design, development, and production of adsorption chillers. These chillers are utilized for both stationary and mobile applications, catering to private homes and small to medium-sized commercial buildings. Initially developed for solar cooling, Fahrenheit's technology has broadened its reach and is now employed in various applications, including re-cooling systems for wet cooling towers, swimming pools, wells, and boreholes. The company has established itself as a market and innovation leader in adsorption cooling, underpinned by a commitment to research and technological excellence. Fahrenheit distributes its products through a network across Germany, Austria, and Spain.