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Germany AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)
Berlin, Munich, and the DACH AI corridor. Germany has 571 startups, 134 investors, and 295 open tech jobs, led by Berlin. $515.4B in tracked funding.
Startups
571
Funding tracked
$515.4B
Investors
134
Open tech jobs
295
People
36
Startup hubs in Germany
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Top sectors in Germany
From sector tags on profiles
- 1.Enterprise Software96 companies
- 2.Artificial Intelligence91 companies
- 3.Fintech60 companies
- 4.Generative AI54 companies
- 5.Industrial Automation49 companies
- 6.API Platform48 companies
- 7.Climate Tech44 companies
- 8.Workflow Automation44 companies
- 9.SaaS40 companies
- 10.Sustainability40 companies
Top startups in Germany
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1
DeepL
AI-powered language translation and writing assistant platform delivering highly accurate translations for individuals and enterprises.
Artificial Intelligence
$300.0M
1,554 emp.
74
2Qdrant
High-performance, open-source vector search engine built in Rust for production-grade AI and machine learning workloads.
Vector Database
Series B
$87.5M
145 emp.
71
3Enpal
German provider of integrated renewable energy solutions for homeowners, offering solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV charging.
Climate Tech
ABS Facility
$3.2B
3,715 emp.
70
4Agile Robots
Develops AI-powered robotic automation solutions for industries, focusing on intelligent, flexible, and adaptive systems.
Robotics
Funding Round
$1.2B
674 emp.
69
5Quantum Systems
Develops AI-powered, multi-domain unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial applications.
Aerospace
Funding Round
$1.9B
608 emp.
69
6Aleph Alpha
European AI company focused on sovereign AI solutions for businesses and governments.
Artificial Intelligence
Strategic
$600.0M
69
7Volkswagen Group
A multinational automotive manufacturing corporation.
Automotive
Strategic
$6.3B
660,000 emp.
68
8Mambu
The composable, API-first cloud banking platform.
Fintech
Series E
$443.8M
766 emp.
67
9Zalando SE
Europe's leading online fashion and lifestyle platform, offering clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products.
E-commerce
Grant
$191.0M
12,927 emp.
67
10NavVis
NavVis provides a spatial twin platform for the built world, offering reality capture solutions and a browser-based SaaS platform for managing and utilizing spatial data.
Spatial Computing
Series D
$73.2M
413 emp.
66
11BioNTech
Global biopharmaceutical company pioneering mRNA-based immunotherapies and vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases.
Biotechnology
Loan
$975.0M
5,128 emp.
66
12Celonis
Celonis provides a Process Intelligence Platform leveraging process mining and AI to create a living digital twin of business operations.
Process Intelligence
3,852 emp.
65
13Trade Republic
Europe's largest savings platform with 10M+ customers and €150B in assets.
Fintech
$1.3B
1,319 emp.
65
14viafintech
Largest bank-independent cash network in Europe, facilitating cash-based financial services at retail locations.
Fintech
Acquisition
$63.0M
65
15Personio
All-in-one HR software for small and medium-sized companies.
Enterprise
64
16Sunfire
Industrial electrolysis technology for green hydrogen and e-fuels production.
Clean Energy
480 emp.
64
17Zeitgold
Fintech back-office solution for small businesses, automating financials with AI and experts.
Fintech
Series B
$54.7M
7 emp.
63
18BRYTER
AI productivity suite for legal and compliance professionals automating workflows and drafting.
LegalTech
Series B
$87.0M
89 emp.
63
19Leapsome
All-in-one HR platform for employee performance, engagement, and development.
HR Tech
Funding Round
$362.0M
146 emp.
63
20Gitpod
Cloud Development Environments for efficient and secure team software development.
Developer Tools
Series A
$28.0M
80 emp.
63
21IDnow
Automated and expert-led identity verification and digital trust services for businesses.
Fintech
445 emp.
63
22JOKR
Online platform for rapid delivery of multi-category grocery products in urban areas.
Food Delivery
Series D
$530.0M
355 emp.
63
23Lokalise
A localization platform automating translation workflows and collaboration for global companies.
Localization
Series B
$56.1M
245 emp.
62
24Hljgxileti
AI-powered legal document management platform
LegalTech
Series B
$78.0M
62
25saas.group
A founder-friendly SaaS acquisition platform that acquires and grows niche, revenue-driven software businesses.
Acquisition Platform
Series B
$63.0M
142 emp.
62
26Synera
Agentic AI platform for industrial engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence
Funding Round
$40.0M
62
27OUTFITTERY
An online personal shopping platform using AI and human stylists to help customers find personalized fashion across Europe.
Fashion Tech
Series B
$59.8M
250 emp.
62
28Neura Robotics GmbH
Develops advanced humanoid and quadruped robots with onboard AI for consumer and industrial applications.
Robotics
Funding Round
$2.9B
582 emp.
62
29commercetools
AI-first composable commerce platform for enterprises, offering B2C, B2B, and B2X solutions.
E-commerce
Series C
$306.4M
582 emp.
62
30Talon.One
A promotion and loyalty engine that enables brands to create and manage sophisticated, data-driven loyalty programs and promotional campaigns.
Marketing Technology
Growth Round
$135.0M
62
31Pitch
Collaborative pitch deck and presentation software for modern teams.
Presentation Software
Series B
$73.0M
74 emp.
62
32ClickHouse
An open-source, column-oriented OLAP database management system for real-time analytics.
Database
$350.0M
579 emp.
62
33Vantage Towers
European tower company providing passive infrastructure for mobile network operators.
Telecom Infrastructure
IPO
$2.6B
766 emp.
62
34ineratec
INERATEC develops and supplies modular chemical plants that produce sustainable e-fuels and chemicals from renewable electricity, hydrogen, and CO2.
Clean Energy
Series B
$215.0M
144 emp.
61
35Tesvolt
Develops and delivers holistic energy systems for commercial businesses, combining battery storage with intelligent energy management.
Energy Storage
Series C
$47.8M
161 emp.
61
36Cloover
Software and financing platform for decentralized energy projects, connecting installers, manufacturers, households, and investors.
Fintech
Facility
$86.2M
84 emp.
61
37Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies GmbH
Developer of liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology for safe, efficient, and large-scale hydrogen storage and transportation.
Green Hydrogen
Series B
$102.0M
91 emp.
61
38Pliant
Embedded finance platform offering physical and virtual commercial credit cards with spend controls and integrations for businesses.
Fintech
Series B
$122.0M
61
39Sereact
Physical AI for warehouses and manufacturing.
Robotics
Series B
$100.0M
61
40FlixBus
A global travel tech company providing sustainable and affordable intercity bus and train travel.
Travel Tech
Series G
$1.1B
61
Tech jobs in Germany
295 open roles. Startup jobs in Germany
Business Development Manager DACH (m/f/d)
Device42 · Berlin
Underwriter Trade Credit (w/m/d)
AIG · Frankfurt
Sachbearbeiter (m/w/d) für Gutschrift- und Rechnungsbearbeitung
Air Liquide · Eningen u.A.
Working student (d/f/m) within product life cycle management
Tesat-Spacecom · Hamburg Area
Internship (d/f/m) in the area of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety
ArianeGroup · Bremen
Multinational Senior Client Coordinator (w/m/d)
AIG · Frankfurt
Project Manager IAMD NATO
Tesat-Spacecom · Ulm Area
Process Method & Tool engineer with focus on Document management (M/F/D)
Tesat-Spacecom · Hamburg Area
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