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Germany AI startups & tech ecosystem (2026)
Berlin, Munich, and the DACH AI corridor. Germany has 600 startups, 145 investors, and 259 open tech jobs, led by Berlin. $508.2B in tracked funding.
Startups
600
Funding tracked
$508.2B
Investors
145
Open tech jobs
259
People
37
Startup hubs in Germany
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Top sectors in Germany
From sector tags on profiles
- 1.Enterprise Software104 companies
- 2.Artificial Intelligence100 companies
- 3.Fintech63 companies
- 4.Generative AI59 companies
- 5.Industrial Automation52 companies
- 6.API Platform49 companies
- 7.Workflow Automation48 companies
- 8.Climate Tech44 companies
- 9.SaaS41 companies
- 10.Sustainability41 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
3Quantum Systems
Develops AI-powered, multi-domain unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial applications.
Aerospace
Funding Round
$1.9B
608 emp.
69
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
5Aleph Alpha
European AI company focused on sovereign AI solutions for businesses and governments.
Artificial Intelligence
Strategic
$600.0M
69
6Volkswagen Group
A multinational automotive manufacturing corporation.
Automotive
Strategic
$6.3B
660,000 emp.
68
7Mambu
The composable, API-first cloud banking platform.
Fintech
Series E
$443.8M
766 emp.
67
8Zalando 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
9BioNTech
Global biopharmaceutical company pioneering mRNA-based immunotherapies and vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases.
Biotechnology
Loan
$975.0M
5,128 emp.
66
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
11viafintech
Largest bank-independent cash network in Europe, facilitating cash-based financial services at retail locations.
Fintech
Acquisition
$63.0M
65
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
14Personio
All-in-one HR software for small and medium-sized companies.
Enterprise
64
15Sunfire
Industrial electrolysis technology for green hydrogen and e-fuels production.
Clean Energy
480 emp.
64
16Gitpod
Cloud Development Environments for efficient and secure team software development.
Developer Tools
Series A
$28.0M
80 emp.
64
17JOKR
Online platform for rapid delivery of multi-category grocery products in urban areas.
Food Delivery
Series D
$530.0M
355 emp.
63
18Leapsome
All-in-one HR platform for employee performance, engagement, and development.
HR Tech
Funding Round
$362.0M
146 emp.
63
19BRYTER
AI productivity suite for legal and compliance professionals automating workflows and drafting.
LegalTech
Series B
$87.0M
89 emp.
63
20Helsing
Helsing is a European defense AI company building software and autonomous systems to process sensor data, automate battlefield decision-making, and enhance military capabilities.
Defense Tech
Series E
$3.0B
63
21Zeitgold
Fintech back-office solution for small businesses, automating financials with AI and experts.
Fintech
Series B
$54.7M
7 emp.
63
22IDnow
Automated and expert-led identity verification and digital trust services for businesses.
Fintech
445 emp.
63
23Synthflow AI
Synthflow AI is a no-code platform for deploying human-like AI voice agents to automate phone calls, providing 24/7 support, lead qualification, and appointment setting.
Voice AI
Series A
$20.0M
59 emp.
63
24Neura Robotics GmbH
Develops advanced humanoid and quadruped robots with onboard AI for consumer and industrial applications.
Robotics
Funding Round
$2.9B
582 emp.
62
25commercetools
AI-first composable commerce platform for enterprises, offering B2C, B2B, and B2X solutions.
E-commerce
Series C
$306.4M
582 emp.
62
26Lokalise
A localization platform automating translation workflows and collaboration for global companies.
Localization
Series B
$56.1M
245 emp.
62
27Pitch
Collaborative pitch deck and presentation software for modern teams.
Presentation Software
Series B
$73.0M
74 emp.
62
28ClickHouse
An open-source, column-oriented OLAP database management system for real-time analytics.
Database
$350.0M
579 emp.
62
29Vantage Towers
European tower company providing passive infrastructure for mobile network operators.
Telecom Infrastructure
IPO
$2.6B
766 emp.
62
30saas.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
31Synera
Agentic AI platform for industrial engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence
Funding Round
$40.0M
62
32Hljgxileti
AI-powered legal document management platform
LegalTech
Series B
$78.0M
62
33Talon.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
34SPREAD AI
AI-native data foundation for industrial companies to create 'Product Twins' and make faster, more confident decisions.
Artificial Intelligence
Series B
$49.0M
98 emp.
61
35InFarm
Infarm is a global vertical farming company revolutionizing the food supply chain to make cities self-sufficient in food production.
Agritech
Series D
$502.2M
154 emp.
61
36PEEC.AI
Marketing platform for AI search visibility and generative engine optimization.
AI Search Engine
Series A
$28.0M
86 emp.
61
37MicroAGI
Accelerating embodied AI through data collection via free home cleaning services.
Artificial Intelligence
Seed
$55.0M
44 emp.
61
38Cloover
Software and financing platform for decentralized energy projects, connecting installers, manufacturers, households, and investors.
Fintech
Facility
$86.2M
84 emp.
61
39Quantum-Systems
Develops and produces advanced electric VTOL UAS for aerial data intelligence in security and defense.
Drone Technology
Conventional Debt
$358.0M
585 emp.
61
40Tesvolt
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
Tech jobs in Germany
259 open roles. Startup jobs in Germany
IT-Server-Administrator für Unix/Linux-Infrastrukturen (d/m/w)
Tesat-Spacecom · München Area
Duales Studium Bachelor of Science Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (d/m/w) bei Airbus Defence & Space zum 01.10.2027
Tesat-Spacecom · Bremen Area
Masterand im Bereich Aufbewahrung und Archivierung (d/m/w)
Tesat-Spacecom · Manching
Project Manager Electronic Warfare Ground Systems (m/f/d)
Tesat-Spacecom · Manching
IT-Server-Administrator für Unix/Linux-Infrastrukturen (d/m/w)
Tesat-Spacecom · München Area
Working Student within Airbus Procurement Processes and Governance Management (d/m/w)
Tesat-Spacecom · München Area
Lab Operations Specialist I (m/f/d)
Tubulis · Munich
Projektmanager (d/m/w) im Bereich Technical Facility Services & Energy
Tesat-Spacecom · Manching
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