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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
2
Qdrant
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
3
Enpal
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
4
Agile Robots
Develops AI-powered robotic automation solutions for industries, focusing on intelligent, flexible, and adaptive systems.
Robotics
Funding Round
$1.2B
674 emp.
69
5
Quantum Systems
Develops AI-powered, multi-domain unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial applications.
Aerospace
Funding Round
$1.9B
608 emp.
69
6
Aleph Alpha
European AI company focused on sovereign AI solutions for businesses and governments.
Artificial Intelligence
Strategic
$600.0M
69
7
Volkswagen Group
A multinational automotive manufacturing corporation.
Automotive
Strategic
$6.3B
660,000 emp.
68
8
Mambu
The composable, API-first cloud banking platform.
Fintech
Series E
$443.8M
766 emp.
67
9
Zalando 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
10
NavVis
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
11
BioNTech
Global biopharmaceutical company pioneering mRNA-based immunotherapies and vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases.
Biotechnology
Loan
$975.0M
5,128 emp.
66
12
Celonis
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
13
Trade Republic
Europe's largest savings platform with 10M+ customers and €150B in assets.
Fintech
$1.3B
1,319 emp.
65
14
viafintech
Largest bank-independent cash network in Europe, facilitating cash-based financial services at retail locations.
Fintech
Acquisition
$63.0M
65
15
Personio
All-in-one HR software for small and medium-sized companies.
Enterprise
64
16
Sunfire
Industrial electrolysis technology for green hydrogen and e-fuels production.
Clean Energy
480 emp.
64
17
Zeitgold
Fintech back-office solution for small businesses, automating financials with AI and experts.
Fintech
Series B
$54.7M
7 emp.
63
18
BRYTER
AI productivity suite for legal and compliance professionals automating workflows and drafting.
LegalTech
Series B
$87.0M
89 emp.
63
19
Leapsome
All-in-one HR platform for employee performance, engagement, and development.
HR Tech
Funding Round
$362.0M
146 emp.
63
20
Gitpod
Cloud Development Environments for efficient and secure team software development.
Developer Tools
Series A
$28.0M
80 emp.
63
21
IDnow
Automated and expert-led identity verification and digital trust services for businesses.
Fintech
445 emp.
63
22
JOKR
Online platform for rapid delivery of multi-category grocery products in urban areas.
Food Delivery
Series D
$530.0M
355 emp.
63
23
Lokalise
A localization platform automating translation workflows and collaboration for global companies.
Localization
Series B
$56.1M
245 emp.
62
24
Hljgxileti
AI-powered legal document management platform
LegalTech
Series B
$78.0M
62
25
saas.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
26
Synera
Agentic AI platform for industrial engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence
Funding Round
$40.0M
62
27
OUTFITTERY
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
28
Neura Robotics GmbH
Develops advanced humanoid and quadruped robots with onboard AI for consumer and industrial applications.
Robotics
Funding Round
$2.9B
582 emp.
62
29
commercetools
AI-first composable commerce platform for enterprises, offering B2C, B2B, and B2X solutions.
E-commerce
Series C
$306.4M
582 emp.
62
30
Talon.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
31
Pitch
Collaborative pitch deck and presentation software for modern teams.
Presentation Software
Series B
$73.0M
74 emp.
62
32
ClickHouse
An open-source, column-oriented OLAP database management system for real-time analytics.
Database
$350.0M
579 emp.
62
33
Vantage Towers
European tower company providing passive infrastructure for mobile network operators.
Telecom Infrastructure
IPO
$2.6B
766 emp.
62
34
ineratec
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
35
Tesvolt
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
36
Cloover
Software and financing platform for decentralized energy projects, connecting installers, manufacturers, households, and investors.
Fintech
Facility
$86.2M
84 emp.
61
37
Hydrogenious 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
38
Pliant
Embedded finance platform offering physical and virtual commercial credit cards with spend controls and integrations for businesses.
Fintech
Series B
$122.0M
61
39
Sereact
Physical AI for warehouses and manufacturing.
Robotics
Series B
$100.0M
61
40
FlixBus
A global travel tech company providing sustainable and affordable intercity bus and train travel.
Travel Tech
Series G
$1.1B
61

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