HTGF | High-Tech Gruenderfonds
High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Bonn, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments in high-tech startups. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on technology-driven companies across various sectors, including information and communication technology, life sciences, healthcare, automation, and cleantech. HTGF typically invests in companies that have been operational for no more than one year, aiming to contribute up to €0.6 million in initial funding and up to €3 million in follow-on financing. The firm seeks a minority stake, generally around 15%, and provides a subordinated loan convertible into equity, with deferred interest for up to four years to support liquidity. With a total investment volume of approximately €895.5 million across three funds, HTGF has successfully supported over 500 startups and attracted more than €2 billion in follow-on investments from external sources. The firm's investors include notable public and private entities, underscoring its role as a key player in fostering innovation and growth within the German startup ecosystem.
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Past deals in Industrial Automation
AICA SA
Seed Round in 2025
AICA SA specializes in developing robot-agnostic software aimed at simplifying the programming of robots through the use of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming, the co-founders created a user-friendly software solution that significantly reduces computing time while employing advanced algorithms. This innovative approach allows for a modular setup that enhances the interaction between humans and robots, enabling clients to implement and manipulate robotic systems on-site with ease. AICA envisions a future where robots can take over dirty, dull, or dangerous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and challenging work.
Variolytics
Venture Round in 2025
Variolytics is a developer of advanced measurement technologies, specializing in mass spectrometry for environmental applications, particularly in sewage treatment plants. The company focuses on measuring all gas components, including greenhouse gases, within aeration tanks. Variolytics offers a range of products including measuring devices, sensor technologies, and monitoring systems that facilitate accurate data collection and process integration. In addition to its innovative measurement solutions, the company conducts process engineering research and development, providing expert advice and implementation services to help businesses optimize their industrial processes. By delivering insights into process dynamics, Variolytics enables companies to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency.
Synthara
Venture Round in 2024
Synthara is a Swiss semiconductor company focused on in-memory computing for embedded chips and smart sensor applications. It develops ComputeRAM, a drop-in memory-based compute technology that performs complex calculations directly in memory, reducing CPU workload and improving performance for AI workloads. The technology targets energy-constrained environments and applications including wearables, hearing aids, biomedical monitoring, AR/VR, and industrial IoT sensors, as well as drones, autonomous navigation, space, aerospace, and automotive use cases. Synthara's approach is processor-agnostic and can be integrated with existing microcontrollers to boost energy efficiency and latency without redesigning silicon. The company supports chipmakers and device manufacturers seeking lower costs, shorter time to market, and greater computational throughput. Based in Zurich, Synthara emphasizes enabling seamless adoption of in-memory computing across embedded platforms to extend battery life and unlock new opportunities for intelligent sensing.
Neural Concept
Series B in 2024
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.
Tomorrow Things
Seed Round in 2024
Tomorrow Things operates an AI-powered automation platform that generates digital twins of physical assets. This enables third-party AI services to improve sustainability and efficiency in asset management.
xito.one
Seed Round in 2024
XITO is a marketplace for automation through robotics manufacturers. Their marketplace allows individual robot solutions that fit their budget and offer solutions to providers and product manufacturers working jointly to automate repetitive tasks.
BOX ID Systems
Seed Round in 2024
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
Venture Round in 2023
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
Series A in 2023
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.
Oculai
Seed Round in 2023
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.
AICA SA
Seed Round in 2023
AICA SA specializes in developing robot-agnostic software aimed at simplifying the programming of robots through the use of artificial intelligence. Recognizing the complexity and time-consuming nature of traditional robot programming, the co-founders created a user-friendly software solution that significantly reduces computing time while employing advanced algorithms. This innovative approach allows for a modular setup that enhances the interaction between humans and robots, enabling clients to implement and manipulate robotic systems on-site with ease. AICA envisions a future where robots can take over dirty, dull, or dangerous tasks, allowing humans to focus on more creative and challenging work.
xito.one
Seed Round in 2023
XITO is a marketplace for automation through robotics manufacturers. Their marketplace allows individual robot solutions that fit their budget and offer solutions to providers and product manufacturers working jointly to automate repetitive tasks.
Variolytics
Seed Round in 2022
Variolytics is a developer of advanced measurement technologies, specializing in mass spectrometry for environmental applications, particularly in sewage treatment plants. The company focuses on measuring all gas components, including greenhouse gases, within aeration tanks. Variolytics offers a range of products including measuring devices, sensor technologies, and monitoring systems that facilitate accurate data collection and process integration. In addition to its innovative measurement solutions, the company conducts process engineering research and development, providing expert advice and implementation services to help businesses optimize their industrial processes. By delivering insights into process dynamics, Variolytics enables companies to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency.
Crocus Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Crocus Labs is a Berlin-based deep tech company specializing in advanced light engine technology. It develops energy-saving solutions for wellness, horticultural, and specialty lighting applications, aiming to bring its innovations to residential, commercial, and industrial spaces worldwide.
Grand perspective
Series A in 2022
Grandperspective GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in manufacturing gas detection systems tailored for the petrochemical sector, gas loading stations, chemical parks, and pipeline monitoring. The company develops an advanced early warning system capable of covering extensive industrial areas, effectively visualizing and locating hazardous gas clouds. Utilizing optical sensor technology, Grandperspective's systems detect a broad spectrum of chemicals from a distance and provide real-time alerts for gas leaks and fugitive emissions. By combining innovative sensors with sophisticated software, the company enables clients to monitor production sites, storage facilities, and transportation areas, ensuring the protection of infrastructure and facilitating cost-effective emission monitoring.
Neural Concept
Series A in 2022
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.
Senodis
Seed Round in 2022
Senodis is a company focused on advancing the digital transformation of the industrial sector, particularly in the metal industry. It specializes in developing innovative industrial automation technology that continuously identifies hot-formed metal components. By leveraging its expertise in materials research, optical sensors, and digital data analysis, Senodis addresses the challenges of digitization, providing essential solutions and applications that enhance production processes. The company aims to create transparency for its clients, enabling them to reduce costs effectively and improve operational efficiency through tailored technological advancements.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2022
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2021
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.
FlyNex
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, FlyNex develops automated software solutions for industrial drone operations. Its platform enables companies to plan drone missions, collect image data, and evaluate it in their own or third-party analysis applications. FlyNex serves renowned partners across construction, energy, real estate, and aviation sectors, reducing inspection costs by up to 90% while increasing safety.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2021
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
sewts
Seed Round in 2021
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.
Neural Concept
Seed Round in 2021
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.
Crocus Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Crocus Labs is a Berlin-based deep tech company specializing in advanced light engine technology. It develops energy-saving solutions for wellness, horticultural, and specialty lighting applications, aiming to bring its innovations to residential, commercial, and industrial spaces worldwide.
Synthara
Seed Round in 2020
Synthara is a Swiss semiconductor company focused on in-memory computing for embedded chips and smart sensor applications. It develops ComputeRAM, a drop-in memory-based compute technology that performs complex calculations directly in memory, reducing CPU workload and improving performance for AI workloads. The technology targets energy-constrained environments and applications including wearables, hearing aids, biomedical monitoring, AR/VR, and industrial IoT sensors, as well as drones, autonomous navigation, space, aerospace, and automotive use cases. Synthara's approach is processor-agnostic and can be integrated with existing microcontrollers to boost energy efficiency and latency without redesigning silicon. The company supports chipmakers and device manufacturers seeking lower costs, shorter time to market, and greater computational throughput. Based in Zurich, Synthara emphasizes enabling seamless adoption of in-memory computing across embedded platforms to extend battery life and unlock new opportunities for intelligent sensing.
Magazino
Series B in 2020
Magazino GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and production of mobile robots tailored for the storage and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating perception-controlled robots capable of identifying, grasping, and placing individual items precisely, utilizing advanced 2D and 3D camera technology. Their product offerings include mobile pick-and-place robots designed for e-commerce warehouses, which operate collaboratively in swarms, and are supported by their proprietary operating systems, ACROS and App ARC. These technologies streamline the automation of daily operations for various clients, including mail-order companies, warehousing facilities, production lines, and pharmacies. Magazino aims to revolutionize the logistics industry by creating intelligent robots that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the future of robotics.
emteria
Seed Round in 2020
emteria develops a managed custom Android platform for industrial applications, providing a customizable embedded Android OS that supports building, extending and maintaining industrial devices. The offering combines Android’s user experience with enterprise features such as kiosk mode, remote device access, extended configuration management, and robust cybersecurity to meet industry requirements. It includes cloud-enabled services for over-the-air firmware updates, device management, automatic updates, and data monitoring, enabling clients to deploy, manage and scale Android-based IoT devices. The company operates a cloud infrastructure to securely deliver updates and controls across fleets of devices. Founded in 2017 and based in Aachen, Germany, emteria serves global customers across professional and niche industrial markets.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2020
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.
attenio
Seed Round in 2020
attenio develops enterprise software to digitize and optimize production and service processes. Its platform visualizes data, parts lists, and order information for technicians, delivering assembly instructions virtually and enabling product changes. The product TioPro provides fitters with 3D data, bills of materials, and order information to support assembly tasks. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, attenio focuses on Industry 4.0 applications to give workers clear, context-relevant guidance and reduce assembly time.
PANDA
Seed Round in 2019
PANDA is a technology company that specializes in developing a unique machine learning framework tailored for industrial applications. The company offers a plug-and-play hardware hub integrated with open-source software that collects and analyzes data from machines and sensors on manufacturing shop floors. This system helps identify and eliminate the root causes of production issues, such as downtime and waste, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. PANDA's business model revolves around providing its advanced algorithms through a subscription-based toolbox, adaptable to various manufacturing setups, from individual machines to entire production facilities. This approach allows clients to implement AI-driven solutions without significant upfront investments, fostering a more accessible transition to AIoT technologies in the industrial sector.
Neural Concept
Venture Round in 2019
Neural Concept Sàrl, founded in 2018 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in artificial intelligence and develops algorithmic platforms for computer-assisted engineering and design. The company focuses on creating 3D deep learning algorithms that facilitate the engineering processes across various industries, including automotive, additive manufacturing, energy, and naval-aerospace. By leveraging innovative deep learning techniques, Neural Concept accelerates research and development cycles, enhances product performance, and helps clients address complex engineering challenges while reducing computational costs. With a dedicated team of over 30 professionals, the company aims to transform the future of industrial engineering through the integration of advanced intelligence into design practices.
Plasmion
Seed Round in 2019
Plasmion specializes in developing ionization devices for scientific and industrial applications. Its flagship product, the SICRIT SC-20X ionization set, is used across various sectors such as quality control, food safety, medical diagnosis, and emission monitoring. The company serves customers globally through its network of sales partners.
MetisMotion
Seed Round in 2018
MetisMotion GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced actuators designed for various industrial applications, including robotics, aviation, and automotive sectors. The company focuses on creating lightweight, high force-density actuators that enhance performance through significant reductions in weight and space. MetisMotion's technology integrates the advantages of solid-state actuators with traditional drive systems, facilitating the electrification of hydraulic systems to achieve greater force output and extended displacement capabilities. This innovative approach positions MetisMotion as a key player in driving efficiency and modernization within the actuator market.
BOX ID Systems
Seed Round in 2018
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.
Hofmann & Stirner
Seed Round in 2018
Hofmann & Stirner ist ein Hersteller für automatisierte Zuführsysteme mit Schwingförderern und nutzt Simulationsverfahren zu deren Entwicklung. Entsprechend unserem Leitbild EXCITED BY SCIENCE transferieren wir dazu Ergebnisse aus der Forschung in die industrielle Anwendung.
Unser Anspruch ist es, dem Kunden die leistungsstärksten und flexibelsten Zuführsysteme zur Verfügung zu stellen, die den Anforderungen einer modernen Produktion mit kurzen Produktlebenszyklen und hohen Taktraten genügen. Hierfür haben wir die Zuführsysteme PARU und ROTU entwickelt. Durch Einsatz digitaler Zwillinge kann parallel zum Betrieb das reale System für neue Fördergüter vorbereitet werden. Fortlaufend erhobene Betriebsdaten halten den digitalen Zwilling auf einem aktuellen Stand und verhelfen uns zur kontinuierlichen Weiterentwicklung des Systems.
Mit einem Zuführsystem von Hofmann & Stirner müssen Sie keine Entscheidung zwischen Zuführleistung und Flexibilität mehr treffen.
Memetis
Venture Round in 2018
Memetis GmbH, established in 2017 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in the development and production of foil-based miniature actuators. These innovative products utilize shape memory alloy technology, offering superior force generation, compactness, and flexibility compared to traditional wire-based mechanisms. Memetis serves diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, bioanalytics, and testing equipment manufacturing, catering to their unique motion control needs. As a spin-off of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the company leverages cutting-edge research to deliver high-performance solutions tailored to each client's requirements.
Blickfeld
Seed Round in 2018
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.
Inecosys
Seed Round in 2018
Inecosys GmbH is an innovative company based in Munich, Germany, specializing in the development and manufacturing of engine systems and subsystems. Founded in 2014, Inecosys focuses on creating solutions for test bench control, data acquisition, cylinder pressure indexing, and engine control units. The company provides software interfaces that facilitate the testing of engine control systems, supporting clients in the transition from prototypes to production-ready solutions. By utilizing their RSD development platform, Inecosys enables clients to implement control and measurement systems efficiently, ensuring cost-effectiveness and flexibility through automated and agile methodologies.
Blickfeld
Seed Round in 2017
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.
FlyNex
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, FlyNex develops automated software solutions for industrial drone operations. Its platform enables companies to plan drone missions, collect image data, and evaluate it in their own or third-party analysis applications. FlyNex serves renowned partners across construction, energy, real estate, and aviation sectors, reducing inspection costs by up to 90% while increasing safety.
Wiferion
Seed Round in 2017
Wiferion is a Germany-based provider of wireless charging and energy storage solutions for mobile robots, automated guided vehicles and electric industrial trucks. The company offers a range of products and systems, including wall boxes, charging pads, receiver coils, mobile charging units and energy storage modules, enabling on-the-go energy supply and retrofit options for existing fleets. Founded in 2015 in Freiburg by former employees of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Wiferion develops inductive charging technology and energy-management solutions aimed at increasing fleet utilization and efficiency while reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Its etaLINK inductive charging family has earned industry awards and is deployed in more than 20 countries, with thousands of systems in operation. Wiferion collaborates with robotics and automation partners to deliver scalable, resource-efficient power for electric industrial vehicles, supporting sustainable operations across logistics, manufacturing and automotive sectors.
Synapticon
Venture Round in 2017
Synapticon specializes in advanced motion control technology for robotics and machinery. Founded in 2010, the company integrates discrete components like motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes into seamless units, digitalizing performance factors. This enables clients to create servo drives with certified safety functions, serving industries such as robotics, automation, and machinery.
ADLATUS Robotics
Seed Round in 2017
ADLATUS Robotics GmbH is a company based in Ulm, Germany, specializing in the development and implementation of autonomous service and cleaning robots. Its robots are designed for use in diverse environments, including supermarkets, airports, hospitals, and various industrial and logistics settings. By focusing on innovative robotic solutions, ADLATUS Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency and cleanliness in these sectors.
Cevotec
Seed Round in 2016
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.
Revobotik
Seed Round in 2015
Revobotik specializes in the development of advanced robotic devices aimed at simplifying and automating mass production processes. Utilizing an innovative circular drive system, the company enhances the performance of Delta robots during continuous operation, achieving significant improvements in payload capacity and operational speed. This approach allows for a remarkable increase in load-bearing capability—up to 50% more compared to traditional articulated systems—while reducing the need for frequent acceleration and deceleration. Revobotik's robots are designed to meet the specific needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling these businesses to innovate in their machine layouts and enhance productivity through tailored solutions.
EnShape
Seed Round in 2015
EnShape GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, specializes in the development, commercialization, and distribution of three-dimensional (3D) sensors tailored for industrial applications. The company offers a range of customer-specific sensor solutions for optical 3D metrology, focusing on the precise measurement of surfaces and shapes. EnShape's primary product, the EnShape 3D sensor, delivers dense and accurate measurement data at high rates, making it suitable for various applications, including inline quality control, surface inspection, and robotic assistance systems. The company's sensors are designed to operate efficiently across different fields of view and working distances, achieving measurement and reconstruction rates of up to 30Hz. In addition to product development, EnShape provides after-sales support and conducts trials and feasibility studies to enhance its offerings. As of late 2016, EnShape operates as a subsidiary of Cognex Corporation.
ALS Automatic Logistic Solutions
Seed Round in 2015
ALS Automatic Logistic Solutions GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Grünwald, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced logistics equipment, particularly automatic package opening systems. The company offers a range of solutions designed to enhance intralogistics processes, including automatic box opening systems, bar code scanners, volume measuring devices, defect detection equipment, palletizers, and robotic systems for withdrawal, tilting, and turning. These innovations aim to optimize operations related to goods handling and shipping, ultimately increasing the efficiency of value chains across various industries. Through its integrated systems, ALS Automatic Logistic Solutions addresses the logistical challenges faced by businesses, streamlining operations and improving overall productivity.
Comnovo
Seed Round in 2014
Comnovo develops industrial safety systems designed for collision avoidance and personnel protection. The company provides hardware and wireless sensor solutions for data collection, distance measurement, and real-time localization to improve worker safety in industrial environments. Its D2SENSE system offers distance-to-sense pedestrian detection for danger zones around mobile equipment, with related products such as BEEPER and KEEPER that support warning and situational assessment. The company serves industries including stone and earth, construction, chemical, and metal. It originated as a spin-off from the Communication Networks Institute at TU Dortmund University and was founded in 2013. Comnovo integrates sensor technology and wireless communication to help operators enhance safety and maintain production efficiency.
Magazino
Seed Round in 2014
Magazino GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in the development and production of mobile robots tailored for the storage and intralogistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating perception-controlled robots capable of identifying, grasping, and placing individual items precisely, utilizing advanced 2D and 3D camera technology. Their product offerings include mobile pick-and-place robots designed for e-commerce warehouses, which operate collaboratively in swarms, and are supported by their proprietary operating systems, ACROS and App ARC. These technologies streamline the automation of daily operations for various clients, including mail-order companies, warehousing facilities, production lines, and pharmacies. Magazino aims to revolutionize the logistics industry by creating intelligent robots that enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the future of robotics.
Somonic Solutions
Seed Round in 2013
Somonic Solutions GmbH is a manufacturer based in Dresden, Germany, specializing in process measuring instruments for electroplating technology. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on developing instruments that accurately measure the deposition rate in both electroplating and electroless metal deposition applications. Their products enable continuous monitoring of deposition thickness and rate, allowing customers to automate the calculation of plating time, thereby enhancing efficiency in industrial settings.
Ondeso
Seed Round in 2013
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.
Notion Systems
Seed Round in 2013
Notion Systems GmbH, located in Schwetzingen, Germany, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of advanced printing and automation equipment tailored for technical applications. The company offers a range of products, including high-precision inkjet printers designed for the precise jetting of technical inks, and laser systems that provide solutions for ablation, structuring, drilling, and cutting. Additionally, Notion Systems produces custom-made automation machinery and positioning systems equipped with integrated image processing and alignment capabilities. By delivering innovative machinery and equipment, Notion Systems aims to enhance industrial production processes, enabling businesses to achieve precision in manufacturing 3D parts at a reduced cost.
SOPAT
Series A in 2013
SOPAT specializes in the real-time analysis of multi-phase particle systems. The company develops and markets innovative photo-optical and image-based measurement technology, enabling process engineers to quantify and characterize particles within industrial applications.
Bionic Robotics
Seed Round in 2013
Bionic Robotics GmbH, formerly known as BioRob, focuses on developing lightweight construction robots aimed at enhancing automation in small and medium enterprises. The company has created a robotic arm called Biorob, which features a safe and lightweight design that eliminates the need for special sensors or additional protective measures. This innovation provides a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for the automation industry, facilitating flexible automation processes tailored to the needs of smaller businesses.
InnoCyte
Series A in 2012
InnoCyte - Technologies for automated Cell Culture. They have the strong belief that automated cell culture could be of inestimable value for cell processing in labs all over the world. InnoCyte brings automated cell culture to the masses - within a benchtop designed, reliable and affordable device.
Synapticon
Seed Round in 2012
Synapticon specializes in advanced motion control technology for robotics and machinery. Founded in 2010, the company integrates discrete components like motors, drives, sensors, and gearboxes into seamless units, digitalizing performance factors. This enables clients to create servo drives with certified safety functions, serving industries such as robotics, automation, and machinery.
Autoloader GmbH
Seed Round in 2011
Autoloader GmbH specializes in the development and distribution of fault-tolerant automation facilities. It is a fully automated baggage loading system for airports. The concept is developed and implemented with their research and development partners. It helps airport operators and airlines, who suffers extreme pressure on margins that realizes neglected opportunities for greater efficiency. It is designed in a modular fashion and can be integrated into planned new airports as well as into existing baggage handling systems. The image processing system checks the whole loading process continuously and initiates corrections to the process.
Autoloader GmbH is a Germany-based company that was founded in 2009 by Florian Gottschaller.
M2p-labs
Venture Round in 2011
m2p-labs GmbH is a biotechnology company specializing in micro fermentation and automated cultivation systems, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University. Based in Baesweiler, Germany, with additional offices in New York and Shatin, the company develops advanced microbioreactor systems, including the BioLector Pro, BioLector, and RoboLector. These systems are designed for high-throughput fermentation and online monitoring of critical parameters such as biomass, pH, and oxygen levels. m2p-labs' solutions facilitate applications in synthetic biology, clone screening, media optimization, and bioprocess development. By providing quantitative micro reactor cultivation systems and automated services, the company enhances the efficiency and quality of microbial experiments across various conditions, including aerobic and anaerobic environments.
SCHAD
Series A in 2011
SCHAD GmbH, founded in 2007 by Christian Schad in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing mobile applications for the operation and monitoring of machine and plant controls. The company integrates mobile data communication with automation technology to provide solutions that enhance remote access to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) through its flagship product, EXTEND 7000. This software allows users to perform mobile measurements and controls, manage service notifications, access plant documentation, and log transactions. SCHAD's applications are designed for diverse industries including automotive, cement, chemical, renewable energy, logistics, and utilities, enabling organizations to improve productivity and efficiency. Additional services offered by the company include mobile platform support, integration, and implementation. With offices in Naples, United States, and London, United Kingdom, SCHAD aims to establish itself as the global leader in mobile operational systems for automated processes.
ubigrate
Series B in 2010
ubigrate is specialised powerful integration software to connect enterprise software with data from various intelligent devices, such RFID, Barcode, sensors, PLCs, industrial scales, and others.
The company develops its own range of software products for process data capture in production and logistics. It is offered in the SaaS model under the "Geqoo" brand (see http://geqoo.ubigrate.com).
ubigrate is also active in licencing its technology in the form of OEM-products for other technology companies.
Böhner-EH GmbH
Seed Round in 2010
Böhner-EH GmbH is a German company located in Burghaslach that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of electric-hydrostatic drive systems. These systems integrate the advantages of both electric and hydraulic technologies and are utilized in various sectors, including machinery and plant engineering, traffic technology, and renewable energy technology. The company's innovative electric-hydrostatic direct drives are designed to enhance efficiency and performance across these applications.
Confovis
Seed Round in 2009
Founded in Jena, Germany in 2009, Confovis develops innovative optical technology for non-contact 3D surface scanning. Its patented confocal area scan method enables direct analysis in production environments, optimizing processes and reducing costs. The technology uses structured LED lighting without moving mechanical parts.
ubigrate
Seed Round in 2009
ubigrate is specialised powerful integration software to connect enterprise software with data from various intelligent devices, such RFID, Barcode, sensors, PLCs, industrial scales, and others.
The company develops its own range of software products for process data capture in production and logistics. It is offered in the SaaS model under the "Geqoo" brand (see http://geqoo.ubigrate.com).
ubigrate is also active in licencing its technology in the form of OEM-products for other technology companies.
SCHAD
Seed Round in 2008
SCHAD GmbH, founded in 2007 by Christian Schad in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing mobile applications for the operation and monitoring of machine and plant controls. The company integrates mobile data communication with automation technology to provide solutions that enhance remote access to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) through its flagship product, EXTEND 7000. This software allows users to perform mobile measurements and controls, manage service notifications, access plant documentation, and log transactions. SCHAD's applications are designed for diverse industries including automotive, cement, chemical, renewable energy, logistics, and utilities, enabling organizations to improve productivity and efficiency. Additional services offered by the company include mobile platform support, integration, and implementation. With offices in Naples, United States, and London, United Kingdom, SCHAD aims to establish itself as the global leader in mobile operational systems for automated processes.
microNet Automation
Seed Round in 2008
microNet Automation GmbH, founded in 2005 and based in Grasbrunn, Germany, specializes in innovative communication solutions for various automation sectors. The company offers a range of products centered around its microX software platform, including microX.server, which integrates digital field devices and Ethernet communication into a single controller. Additional offerings include microX.commander for system configuration, microX.driver for integrating existing field devices, and microX.engine for interfacing control programs. The company also provides microX.io, which features interoperable field devices, and microX.gate, decentralized gateways for device connectivity. Moreover, microX.port facilitates communication with supervisory systems and enables the interconnection of microX.servers. microNet's solutions cater to diverse industries such as building automation, process automation, discrete manufacturing, energy management, and wastewater treatment, positioning the company as a key player in the automation landscape.
LaTherm
Series A in 2008
LaTherm specializes in providing low CO2 heating solutions and hot water systems to various sectors, including hospitals, schools, and commercial properties in Germany. The company focuses on collecting industrial waste heat from sources such as steel mills, chemical plants, and waste incinerators, which is typically released into the environment. This waste heat is captured in specially-equipped mobile heat storage containers and transported to medium-sized properties, where it is integrated into existing heating systems. By utilizing this method, LaTherm offers stable and predictable pricing for its heating services while promoting environmentally sustainable practices.
CONTROS Systems & Solutions
Seed Round in 2008
CONTROS Systems & Solutions GmbH is a German company based in Kiel that specializes in the development, production, and marketing of underwater sensor systems. The company focuses on detecting dissolved gases, including hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide, and oxygen, as well as measuring pH and total alkalinity. By providing advanced subsea gas measurement and environmental monitoring solutions, CONTROS plays a critical role in ensuring effective monitoring of underwater environments and addressing environmental concerns related to gas emissions.
Luphos
Seed Round in 2008
Luphos, established in 2006, specializes in developing high-precision optical distance and topology measurement systems for industrial process control and scientific research. The company's non-contact, nanometer-precise solutions cater to diverse distance measurement tasks across various sectors. Luphos' flagship product is a 4-axis measurement platform capable of contactless topology measurement of rotationally symmetric objects with rough or polished surfaces, utilizing multi-wavelength interferometry sensors.
Kröhnert Infotecs
Venture Round in 2007
Kröhnert Infotecs GmbH specializes in the development and production of embedded systems for condition monitoring. Based in Baden, Germany, the company focuses on preventing failures in technical machines by analyzing their behavior, including noise and parameters. Kröhnert's solutions help manufacturers and operators recognize early signs of potential machine failures and deviations in performance. The company provides tools for condition monitoring and tele service to support the maintenance and operation of technical machines and plants.
M2p-labs
Venture Round in 2006
m2p-labs GmbH is a biotechnology company specializing in micro fermentation and automated cultivation systems, founded in 2005 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University. Based in Baesweiler, Germany, with additional offices in New York and Shatin, the company develops advanced microbioreactor systems, including the BioLector Pro, BioLector, and RoboLector. These systems are designed for high-throughput fermentation and online monitoring of critical parameters such as biomass, pH, and oxygen levels. m2p-labs' solutions facilitate applications in synthetic biology, clone screening, media optimization, and bioprocess development. By providing quantitative micro reactor cultivation systems and automated services, the company enhances the efficiency and quality of microbial experiments across various conditions, including aerobic and anaerobic environments.
CenterPoint - Connective Software Engineering
Series A in 2005
CenterPoint was founded in 2000 and is based in Villach, Austria with an additional office in Warsaw, Poland. CenterPoint - Connective Software Engineering develops and markets process control and fault detection and classification software solutions. The company offers cause effect analysis, metrology assessment, and close loop and run to run control services. It's focus are the semiconductors, electronics, and steel and alloy industries.
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