Bayern Kapital

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.

Zentur.io develops intelligent management software for optimizing district heating networks. Its platform integrates data from generators, networks, and consumers with artificial intelligence to learn optimal heat generation and consumption patterns, reducing fuel costs and carbon emissions.

BOX ID Systems GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and manufacture of Internet of Things (IoT) positioning and identification systems tailored for the industrial supply chain. Founded in 2018, the company provides comprehensive solutions such as BOX ID DoubleTrack, an asset tracking system designed for the localization of mobile assets and containers within production logistics, and BOX ID TripleTrack, which offers real-time asset location capabilities. These systems enable users to track assets both indoors and outdoors, enhancing efficiency and transparency in logistics processes. BOX ID Systems employs a specialized analytics software platform, sensor tracking devices, and user-management tools to facilitate process automation and optimization, benefiting industrial and automotive production clients by improving logistics efficiency and cost management across various operational environments. The company also maintains an office in Regensburg, Germany.

Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

German Bionic is a manufacturer of advanced exoskeletons designed to enhance efficiency and productivity in industrial processes. The company’s flagship product, the German Bionic Cray X, is recognized as the world's first connected exoskeleton. This innovative device integrates with Smart Factory systems, utilizing self-learning technology to support lifting movements and promote correct posture, thereby serving as an intelligent intermediary between human operators and machines. By delivering actionable data, the Cray X aims to protect worker health, reduce the risk of accidents, and improve overall work processes. German Bionic has received several prestigious awards, including the German Entrepreneur Award and the Automatica Award, highlighting its commitment to safety and innovation in the workplace.

Driveblocks is a technology company that specializes in developing a modular software platform for automated and self-driving commercial vehicles. The founders possess significant experience in creating algorithms for autonomous driving. Driveblocks' software modules facilitate the deployment of sensor data preprocessing, environment model generation, and decision-making for control systems. By providing these capabilities, Driveblocks aims to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of logistics companies, allowing them to achieve better performance while reducing costs.

sewts GmbH, founded in 2019 and located in Munich, Germany, specializes in automation technology focused on the processing of easily deformable materials, particularly textiles. The company collaborates with the Technical University of Munich to create finite element (FE) simulations that accurately replicate textile behavior. Its flagship product, Velum, is an AI-driven technology that analyzes textiles and converts insights into robotic commands. This innovative solution supports real-time motion and trajectory planning, enabling efficient control of industrial robots and coordination among multiple robots. sewts' technology streamlines complex manual processes in industrial settings, such as laundries and garment manufacturing, while promoting sustainability and innovation in production methods. The company is supported by several investors, including APEX Ventures and Bayern Kapital, which underscores its commitment to advancing the robotics and textile industries.

Flowsight is a developer of predictive maintenance software designed specifically for the brewing industry. The company offers tools that enable breweries to plan maintenance activities in a safe and cost-effective manner. One of its key products, Flowsight Brewcast, provides real-time monitoring and visual representation of the entire brewing process, allowing on-site workers to observe process steps as they occur. This transparency enhances communication among staff from the outset. Flowsight's software also includes features that notify users of any anomalies, facilitate parts maintenance, and optimize brewing processes. By improving production efficiency and quality, Flowsight helps breweries reduce operational costs.

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.

Oculai automates data collection on construction sites using camera-based computer vision algorithms. It extracts insights on resource utilization, performance, and progress, reducing documentation efforts and enabling early identification of productivity issues.

WORKERBASE GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in developing an end-to-end platform aimed at enhancing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing downtime, waiting periods, and quality issues in manufacturing operations. Founded in 2017, WORKERBASE offers a continuous improvement platform that organizes manual work processes across various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and industrial machinery. The platform allows customers to orchestrate production workflows flexibly, adapting to the evolving demands of the manufacturing landscape. By integrating man, machine, and material into a cohesive data ecosystem, WORKERBASE enables predictive insights that can significantly boost productivity. Additionally, the company provides a rugged smartwatch designed for industrial settings, enhancing security through a two-factor authentication mechanism. Its solutions can be readily deployed or customized in a low-code environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.

German Bionic is a manufacturer of advanced exoskeletons designed to enhance efficiency and productivity in industrial processes. The company’s flagship product, the German Bionic Cray X, is recognized as the world's first connected exoskeleton. This innovative device integrates with Smart Factory systems, utilizing self-learning technology to support lifting movements and promote correct posture, thereby serving as an intelligent intermediary between human operators and machines. By delivering actionable data, the Cray X aims to protect worker health, reduce the risk of accidents, and improve overall work processes. German Bionic has received several prestigious awards, including the German Entrepreneur Award and the Automatica Award, highlighting its commitment to safety and innovation in the workplace.

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.

Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

sewts GmbH, founded in 2019 and located in Munich, Germany, specializes in automation technology focused on the processing of easily deformable materials, particularly textiles. The company collaborates with the Technical University of Munich to create finite element (FE) simulations that accurately replicate textile behavior. Its flagship product, Velum, is an AI-driven technology that analyzes textiles and converts insights into robotic commands. This innovative solution supports real-time motion and trajectory planning, enabling efficient control of industrial robots and coordination among multiple robots. sewts' technology streamlines complex manual processes in industrial settings, such as laundries and garment manufacturing, while promoting sustainability and innovation in production methods. The company is supported by several investors, including APEX Ventures and Bayern Kapital, which underscores its commitment to advancing the robotics and textile industries.

BOX ID Systems GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and manufacture of Internet of Things (IoT) positioning and identification systems tailored for the industrial supply chain. Founded in 2018, the company provides comprehensive solutions such as BOX ID DoubleTrack, an asset tracking system designed for the localization of mobile assets and containers within production logistics, and BOX ID TripleTrack, which offers real-time asset location capabilities. These systems enable users to track assets both indoors and outdoors, enhancing efficiency and transparency in logistics processes. BOX ID Systems employs a specialized analytics software platform, sensor tracking devices, and user-management tools to facilitate process automation and optimization, benefiting industrial and automotive production clients by improving logistics efficiency and cost management across various operational environments. The company also maintains an office in Regensburg, Germany.

ProGlove is a company that specializes in the development of innovative industrial wearables aimed at enhancing productivity and safety for manufacturing and logistics personnel. Founded in 2014, ProGlove designs and manufactures wireless industrial gloves equipped with barcode scanning and gesture-sensing capabilities. These gloves facilitate hands-free operations, allowing workers to document processes and receive instant feedback while performing their tasks. By integrating ergonomics and efficiency into their functionality, ProGlove's solutions enable organizations to reduce human effort, streamline workflows, and automate repetitive tasks, ultimately leading to smarter, more effective operations in industrial environments.

Ondeso develops software for industrial IT security, enabling manufacturing and production firms to define and enforce release and security processes outside maintenance windows. The platform offers secure patching, deployment, and software distribution, along with features such as USB lock, OS patch management, antivirus definition updates, imaging, and data lock for process networks. By automating these functions, Ondeso helps industrial infrastructures reduce downtime, improve safety, and maintain tighter operational control.

ProGlove is a company that specializes in the development of innovative industrial wearables aimed at enhancing productivity and safety for manufacturing and logistics personnel. Founded in 2014, ProGlove designs and manufactures wireless industrial gloves equipped with barcode scanning and gesture-sensing capabilities. These gloves facilitate hands-free operations, allowing workers to document processes and receive instant feedback while performing their tasks. By integrating ergonomics and efficiency into their functionality, ProGlove's solutions enable organizations to reduce human effort, streamline workflows, and automate repetitive tasks, ultimately leading to smarter, more effective operations in industrial environments.

Cevotec GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the design and automation of carbon fiber composites using its proprietary Fiber Patch Placement technology. The company provides manufacturers with SAMBA systems for the fully automated production of complex 3D geometries and multi-material laminates. These systems facilitate significant cost and time savings, ranging from 20% to 60%, compared to traditional manual layup methods. Cevotec also offers ARTIST STUDIO, a CAD-CAM software tailored for generating patch-based fiber laminates and automating robot programming. Serving various industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and sports, Cevotec enhances product development by enabling the creation of advanced composite materials with improved mechanical properties and reduced development times. Additionally, the company supports its clients through a comprehensive service portfolio that includes custom solutions and finite element-based component development.