UVC Partners

UVC Partners is a Munich- and Berlin-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2011 in Garching, Germany, that backs technology-driven startups in Europe, focusing on B2B software, enterprise tech, industrial technology, and mobility; it typically makes initial investments from €0.5 million to €10 million and can provide up to €20 million in total funding per portfolio company.

Amanda-Stella Birkenholz

Investment Manager

Alexander Kiltz

Principal

Daniel Reese Ph.D

Investment Manager

Oliver Schoppe Ph.D

Investment Manager

Sarah Theinert

Director Partnerships and Value Creation

Past deals in Germany

DeepDrive

Series B in 2024
DeepDrive is a Munich-based company specializing in innovative drive units for electric vehicles. Its patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology enhances vehicle range by up to 20% and reduces costs, facilitating cheaper, more sustainable EVs. The compact, torque-dense units can be integrated within wheels or as traditional central drives, optimized for large-scale production. Collaborating with eight of the top ten automakers, DeepDrive aims to introduce its technology in mass production by 2026.

Valuedesk

Series A in 2024
Valuedesk provides a company-wide solution for recording, analyzing, and implementing improvements and savings. Its platform enables transparency and communication for teamwork and is complemented by workshops, targeted methodological training, and seminars. The solution is used across industries such as automotive suppliers, biotechnology, energy and environment, food, furniture, construction, chemicals and raw materials, information technology, transport and logistics, telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, machine and plant construction, and textiles. Founded in 2017 and based in Bielefeld, Germany, Valuedesk specializes in structured savings and operations efficiency management, applying systematic approaches to identify improvement opportunities, develop implementation concepts, and support clients with consulting and process management software to achieve long-term profitability.

Lilium

Post in 2023
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

ChargeX

Series B in 2023
Founded in 2017, ChargeX designs and manufactures electrical charging equipment for electric vehicles. It offers Aqueduct, a modular, plug-and-play charging system with integrated load management, user-friendly dashboard, automated billing, mobile app access, and nationwide installation services. Serving residential, corporate, and infrastructural sectors, ChargeX helps clients enhance competitiveness and customer satisfaction through efficient charging infrastructure.

Tanso

Seed Round in 2023
Tanso Technologies is a Munich-based software company offering a carbon intelligence suite for industrial enterprises. Its solutions enable accurate tracking of Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), facilitating ESG management and compliance with environmental regulations.

DeepDrive

Series A in 2023
DeepDrive is a Munich-based company specializing in innovative drive units for electric vehicles. Its patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology enhances vehicle range by up to 20% and reduces costs, facilitating cheaper, more sustainable EVs. The compact, torque-dense units can be integrated within wheels or as traditional central drives, optimized for large-scale production. Collaborating with eight of the top ten automakers, DeepDrive aims to introduce its technology in mass production by 2026.

Synera (ex-ELISE)

Series A in 2022
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.

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 offers a conversation analytics platform that records calls and analyzes them using machine learning algorithms and big data. This technology provides insights into effective communication strategies by evaluating various speech parameters, such as tone, pauses, and speech rate. i2x enables sales and service teams to leverage these insights to improve their performance and customer satisfaction continuously. By sharing data-driven best practices among team members, the platform helps managers gain a deeper understanding of customer interactions and enhances the skills of employees. Ultimately, i2x aims to transform traditional contact center metrics by making call data actionable and promoting a more effective human-to-human interaction in business.

DeepDrive

Seed Round in 2022
DeepDrive is a Munich-based company specializing in innovative drive units for electric vehicles. Its patented DeepDrive Dual Rotor technology enhances vehicle range by up to 20% and reduces costs, facilitating cheaper, more sustainable EVs. The compact, torque-dense units can be integrated within wheels or as traditional central drives, optimized for large-scale production. Collaborating with eight of the top ten automakers, DeepDrive aims to introduce its technology in mass production by 2026.

Tanso

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tanso Technologies is a Munich-based software company offering a carbon intelligence suite for industrial enterprises. Its solutions enable accurate tracking of Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), facilitating ESG management and compliance with environmental regulations.

Valuedesk

Seed Round in 2021
Valuedesk provides a company-wide solution for recording, analyzing, and implementing improvements and savings. Its platform enables transparency and communication for teamwork and is complemented by workshops, targeted methodological training, and seminars. The solution is used across industries such as automotive suppliers, biotechnology, energy and environment, food, furniture, construction, chemicals and raw materials, information technology, transport and logistics, telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, machine and plant construction, and textiles. Founded in 2017 and based in Bielefeld, Germany, Valuedesk specializes in structured savings and operations efficiency management, applying systematic approaches to identify improvement opportunities, develop implementation concepts, and support clients with consulting and process management software to achieve long-term profitability.

shyftplan

Series A in 2021
shyftplan GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for the human resources industry. Founded in 2012, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform focused on employee management and communication. Its core offerings include scheduling, absence management, time tracking, HR management, and payroll services. The platform enables HR managers to efficiently set up and manage shift plans by assigning employees to specific shifts based on their competencies. Additionally, shyftplan enhances workforce management by integrating employee intelligence and facilitating communication between non-desk workers and their work environments. This holistic approach streamlines personnel planning and optimizes operational efficiencies for organizations.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2013, 3YOURMIND develops industrial 3D printing software platforms. Headquartered in Berlin with offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, the company offers enterprise solutions to automate additive manufacturing processes and workflows for leading companies and service providers.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2013, 3YOURMIND develops industrial 3D printing software platforms. Headquartered in Berlin with offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, the company offers enterprise solutions to automate additive manufacturing processes and workflows for leading companies and service providers.

DyeMansion

Series B in 2020
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2013, DyeMansion specializes in transforming raw, 3D-printed polymer parts into high-value consumer and industrial products. The company offers precision coloring and finishing systems that work with major industrial powder-bed 3D printing systems, enabling high-volume production for diverse applications.

Synera (ex-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.

GNA Biosolutions

Series C in 2019
GNA Biosolutions is a molecular technology company located in Martinsried, Germany, specializing in the development of innovative molecular diagnostic devices for detecting and analyzing DNA. The company utilizes its proprietary Pulse Controlled Amplification technology to enhance nucleic acid amplification and detection, featuring rapid heating and cooling rates. This advancement allows laboratories to efficiently diagnose and amplify human pathogens and DNA, simplifying the molecular testing process. GNA Biosolutions aims to make the power of molecular testing accessible to a broader audience, facilitating both laboratory and on-site applications, as well as Point of Care solutions.

FlixBus

Series F in 2019
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

Kiutra

Seed Round in 2019
Kiutra is a Munich-based technology company that designs and manufactures cryogenic cooling and refrigeration solutions for research and industry. It develops turn-key cryostats and magnetic cooling technology that delivers continuous sub-kelvin temperatures without reliance on liquid cooling media, notably avoiding helium-3. The platforms provide compact, cost-efficient cooling and rapid sample exchange, enabling researchers to focus on experiments rather than equipment maintenance. Kiutra’s systems support low-temperature investigations across materials science, quantum technology, high-performance electronics, and detector applications, helping customers push forward basic research and industrial-scale quantum hardware development. By offering cryogen-free cooling and easy-to-use platforms, Kiutra aims to accelerate the development and testing of quantum computing, communications, and sensing technologies.

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 offers a conversation analytics platform that records calls and analyzes them using machine learning algorithms and big data. This technology provides insights into effective communication strategies by evaluating various speech parameters, such as tone, pauses, and speech rate. i2x enables sales and service teams to leverage these insights to improve their performance and customer satisfaction continuously. By sharing data-driven best practices among team members, the platform helps managers gain a deeper understanding of customer interactions and enhances the skills of employees. Ultimately, i2x aims to transform traditional contact center metrics by making call data actionable and promoting a more effective human-to-human interaction in business.

DyeMansion

Series A in 2018
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2013, DyeMansion specializes in transforming raw, 3D-printed polymer parts into high-value consumer and industrial products. The company offers precision coloring and finishing systems that work with major industrial powder-bed 3D printing systems, enabling high-volume production for diverse applications.

fos4X

Series B in 2018
fos4X GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2010, specializes in manufacturing high-performance fiber optic measurement equipment. The company's primary focus is on monitoring lightweight structures, particularly rotor blades in wind turbines. Their innovative fiber-optic measuring systems are designed to withstand extreme loads and strains, offering significant advantages over conventional sensors. Following its acquisition by Polytech A/S in September 2020, fos4X continues to provide advanced measurement technology solutions for optimizing power output and monitoring energy usage in wind power plants.

Innoactive

Series A in 2018
Innoactive GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) enterprise software tailored for industries such as automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and retail. The company's offerings facilitate the creation and utilization of collaborative VR/AR applications for planning, simulation, and training. Innoactive provides a platform that centralizes content management and serves as a virtual meeting space for employees, enhancing collaboration regardless of their physical locations. Additionally, the company offers a starter kit that includes VR headsets, mobile workstations, and notebooks available for rent, further supporting enterprises in integrating VR/AR technologies into their operations.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, 3YOURMIND develops industrial 3D printing software platforms. Headquartered in Berlin with offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, the company offers enterprise solutions to automate additive manufacturing processes and workflows for leading companies and service providers.

shyftplan

Series A in 2017
shyftplan GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for the human resources industry. Founded in 2012, the company offers a comprehensive SaaS platform focused on employee management and communication. Its core offerings include scheduling, absence management, time tracking, HR management, and payroll services. The platform enables HR managers to efficiently set up and manage shift plans by assigning employees to specific shifts based on their competencies. Additionally, shyftplan enhances workforce management by integrating employee intelligence and facilitating communication between non-desk workers and their work environments. This holistic approach streamlines personnel planning and optimizes operational efficiencies for organizations.

Everskill

Seed Round in 2017
Everskill GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, develops a software solution focused on learning and development for professionals. The platform translates training content into practical behaviors, facilitating the acquisition of soft skills essential for workplace success. Everskill's application incorporates behavioral psychology and machine learning to analyze learning patterns, guiding users in applying their newly acquired knowledge effectively. Additionally, the company offers a trainer portal that enables trainers to connect with participants, customize learning goals, upload relevant content, and foster interaction. Everskill's mission is to inspire and empower individuals to realize their full potential in a collaborative work environment.

Veact

Series A in 2016
VEACT GmbH is a software company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2010, specializing in after-sales marketing solutions for the automotive industry. It offers a platform that digitizes marketing processes, utilizing self-learning technology and extensive automotive expertise. By integrating various data sources such as invoices, service histories, satisfaction surveys, and campaign data, VEACT creates comprehensive customer profiles. This enables automotive dealerships and manufacturers to enhance their marketing and sales efficiency through predictive customer intelligence. The company's services aim to lower operational costs, improve customer loyalty, and ultimately drive revenue growth for its clients.

Everskill

Seed Round in 2016
Everskill GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, develops a software solution focused on learning and development for professionals. The platform translates training content into practical behaviors, facilitating the acquisition of soft skills essential for workplace success. Everskill's application incorporates behavioral psychology and machine learning to analyze learning patterns, guiding users in applying their newly acquired knowledge effectively. Additionally, the company offers a trainer portal that enables trainers to connect with participants, customize learning goals, upload relevant content, and foster interaction. Everskill's mission is to inspire and empower individuals to realize their full potential in a collaborative work environment.

Dynamic Biosensors

Series A in 2016
Dynamic Biosensors develops biomolecular interaction analysis solutions. Its flagship product is switchSENSE, a label-free system for analyzing molecular interactions using electrically actuated DNA interfaces. The company's products are used in various applications such as protein-protein and DNA analyses.

FlixBus

Series D in 2015
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

Veact

Series A in 2015
VEACT GmbH is a software company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2010, specializing in after-sales marketing solutions for the automotive industry. It offers a platform that digitizes marketing processes, utilizing self-learning technology and extensive automotive expertise. By integrating various data sources such as invoices, service histories, satisfaction surveys, and campaign data, VEACT creates comprehensive customer profiles. This enables automotive dealerships and manufacturers to enhance their marketing and sales efficiency through predictive customer intelligence. The company's services aim to lower operational costs, improve customer loyalty, and ultimately drive revenue growth for its clients.

Dynamic Biosensors

Series A in 2015
Dynamic Biosensors develops biomolecular interaction analysis solutions. Its flagship product is switchSENSE, a label-free system for analyzing molecular interactions using electrically actuated DNA interfaces. The company's products are used in various applications such as protein-protein and DNA analyses.

GNA Biosolutions

Series B in 2015
GNA Biosolutions is a molecular technology company located in Martinsried, Germany, specializing in the development of innovative molecular diagnostic devices for detecting and analyzing DNA. The company utilizes its proprietary Pulse Controlled Amplification technology to enhance nucleic acid amplification and detection, featuring rapid heating and cooling rates. This advancement allows laboratories to efficiently diagnose and amplify human pathogens and DNA, simplifying the molecular testing process. GNA Biosolutions aims to make the power of molecular testing accessible to a broader audience, facilitating both laboratory and on-site applications, as well as Point of Care solutions.

fos4X

Series B in 2015
fos4X GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2010, specializes in manufacturing high-performance fiber optic measurement equipment. The company's primary focus is on monitoring lightweight structures, particularly rotor blades in wind turbines. Their innovative fiber-optic measuring systems are designed to withstand extreme loads and strains, offering significant advantages over conventional sensors. Following its acquisition by Polytech A/S in September 2020, fos4X continues to provide advanced measurement technology solutions for optimizing power output and monitoring energy usage in wind power plants.

FlixBus

Series C in 2014
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

FlixBus

Series A in 2014
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

fos4X

Series A in 2013
fos4X GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2010, specializes in manufacturing high-performance fiber optic measurement equipment. The company's primary focus is on monitoring lightweight structures, particularly rotor blades in wind turbines. Their innovative fiber-optic measuring systems are designed to withstand extreme loads and strains, offering significant advantages over conventional sensors. Following its acquisition by Polytech A/S in September 2020, fos4X continues to provide advanced measurement technology solutions for optimizing power output and monitoring energy usage in wind power plants.

FlixBus

Series A in 2013
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

Dynamic Biosensors

Seed Round in 2012
Dynamic Biosensors develops biomolecular interaction analysis solutions. Its flagship product is switchSENSE, a label-free system for analyzing molecular interactions using electrically actuated DNA interfaces. The company's products are used in various applications such as protein-protein and DNA analyses.

fos4X

Seed Round in 2012
fos4X GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2010, specializes in manufacturing high-performance fiber optic measurement equipment. The company's primary focus is on monitoring lightweight structures, particularly rotor blades in wind turbines. Their innovative fiber-optic measuring systems are designed to withstand extreme loads and strains, offering significant advantages over conventional sensors. Following its acquisition by Polytech A/S in September 2020, fos4X continues to provide advanced measurement technology solutions for optimizing power output and monitoring energy usage in wind power plants.
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