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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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.
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.
Midel Photonics
Seed Round in 2023
Midel Photonics specializes in the manufacture of laser beam shapers and splitters utilizing diffractive optics to efficiently redistribute laser light. The company's products are designed to enhance process quality and reduce defects across a variety of applications, ensuring compatibility with leading laser types. By providing innovative solutions in laser beam shaping, Midel Photonics aims to accelerate processes for businesses, contributing to improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Soluterials
Seed Round in 2023
Soluterials manufactures innovative, high-performance pure aluminium materials designed to promote sustainability and combat climate change. Their products leverage the natural properties of aluminium, such as conductivity and corrosion resistance, to provide solutions for functional and structural lightweight construction.
Delft Circuits
Series A in 2023
Delft Circuits manufactures specialized hardware for quantum engineers and industries. They offer in-house cleanroom fabrication, cryogenic high-frequency laboratories, and expertise in microwave design, engineering, and superconducting materials to enable customers to achieve scalable, high-performance Input/Output (I/O) solutions.
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.
PlastFormance
Venture Round in 2023
PlastFormance is a manufacturer specializing in high-performance plastic compounds. It develops innovative chemical processes to enhance the properties of these compounds, notably increasing their filler content while retaining injection-molding capabilities. The company's portfolio includes thermally conductive, electrically conductive, and radiation-shielding plastics, catering to diverse industries requiring effective thermal management, power generation, or radiation protection. These compounds are designed to excel in applications demanding heat dissipation and radiation shielding, supporting large-scale production.
AIM3D
Venture Round in 2023
AIM3D GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced 3D printers for metal and plastic applications. Originating as a spin-off from the University of Rostock, the company addresses the high material costs that often hinder the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing techniques, particularly for metal parts. AIM3D aims to revolutionize the additive manufacturing market by offering a printer that allows for the use of multiple types of materials, including metals, ceramics, and plastics, within a single machine. This innovative approach enhances cost-efficiency and enables businesses in the additive manufacturing sector to increase productivity while reducing operational costs.
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.
GS Bavaria
Seed Round in 2022
GS Bavaria specializes in producing industrial-scale nano-sized carbide powders using a revolutionary bioleaching extraction process. This method is highly cost-efficient, sustainable, and minimizes energy consumption.
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.
Operaize
Seed Round in 2021
Operaize GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform known as Cognitive Operations. This cloud-based solution is designed to enhance production planning for manufacturing clients by integrating seamlessly with existing planning infrastructures through APIs or SAP integration. Cognitive Operations effectively collects and transforms planning and master data from various ERP and planning systems into a format that supports AI-driven optimization processes. By analyzing a range of constraints and objectives, the platform generates optimal production plans in seconds. Additionally, Operaize's technology empowers clients to proactively identify faults, risks, and failures within their operations, facilitating informed decision-making and efficient problem-solving strategies throughout the industrial value chain.
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.
Delft Circuits
Venture Round in 2021
Delft Circuits manufactures specialized hardware for quantum engineers and industries. They offer in-house cleanroom fabrication, cryogenic high-frequency laboratories, and expertise in microwave design, engineering, and superconducting materials to enable customers to achieve scalable, high-performance Input/Output (I/O) solutions.
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.
SimScale
Series C in 2020
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
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.
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.
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.
R3DT
Seed Round in 2018
R3DT GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in providing accessible Virtual Reality (VR) solutions designed for industrial manufacturing and work planning. As a spin-off from KIT, the company offers a VR software tool that enhances the efficiency of processes across various stages, including development, sales, marketing, training, and maintenance. R3DT's technology enables small, mid-sized, and large enterprises to expedite their workflows, from initial planning to the implementation of products, machines, and production lines. Additionally, the software allows users to present final products in their original size and immersive 360-degree experiences, fostering collaboration among customers, suppliers, and employees to achieve improved outcomes.
AIM3D
Venture Round in 2018
AIM3D GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Rostock, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced 3D printers for metal and plastic applications. Originating as a spin-off from the University of Rostock, the company addresses the high material costs that often hinder the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing techniques, particularly for metal parts. AIM3D aims to revolutionize the additive manufacturing market by offering a printer that allows for the use of multiple types of materials, including metals, ceramics, and plastics, within a single machine. This innovative approach enhances cost-efficiency and enables businesses in the additive manufacturing sector to increase productivity while reducing operational costs.
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.
fos4X
Series B in 2018
fos4X GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2010, specializes in manufacturing high-performance fiber optic measurement equipment. The company's primary focus is on monitoring lightweight structures, particularly rotor blades in wind turbines. Their innovative fiber-optic measuring systems are designed to withstand extreme loads and strains, offering significant advantages over conventional sensors. Following its acquisition by Polytech A/S in September 2020, fos4X continues to provide advanced measurement technology solutions for optimizing power output and monitoring energy usage in wind power plants.
FAZUA
Series C in 2018
FAZUA develops and manufactures lightweight e-bike drive systems comprising a motor, gearbox, battery and power electronics designed to be mounted in the downtube and easily removable, with a plug-and-play cover to maintain a clean frame appearance. The drive enables sportive riding while preserving a natural feel of non-motorized cycling, and it allows bicycle manufacturers to integrate the drive pack into the down tube for an elegant, discreet look. The company is based in Bavaria, Germany.
FAZUA
Series B in 2017
FAZUA develops and manufactures lightweight e-bike drive systems comprising a motor, gearbox, battery and power electronics designed to be mounted in the downtube and easily removable, with a plug-and-play cover to maintain a clean frame appearance. The drive enables sportive riding while preserving a natural feel of non-motorized cycling, and it allows bicycle manufacturers to integrate the drive pack into the down tube for an elegant, discreet look. The company is based in Bavaria, Germany.
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.
SimScale
Venture Round in 2017
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
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.
Multiphoton Optics
Series A in 2015
Multiphoton Optics GmbH, founded in September 2013 and based in Würzburg, Germany, specializes in the development and sale of 3D printing equipment and software solutions for additive manufacturing. The company’s technology enables the creation of intricate three-dimensional structures on various materials, including polymers, hybrid materials, glasses, and metals. Its flagship products include the LithoProf3D printing platform, along with software solutions such as LithoStream3D and LithoSoft3D, which support applications in photonics, biomedicine, life sciences, and functional materials. Additionally, Multiphoton Optics offers high-precision automation processes for opto-electronics assembly, facilitating the interconnection of optical components and photonic chips. The company also provides prototyping, engineering support, and consulting services to enhance its customers' capabilities.
FAZUA
Series A in 2015
FAZUA develops and manufactures lightweight e-bike drive systems comprising a motor, gearbox, battery and power electronics designed to be mounted in the downtube and easily removable, with a plug-and-play cover to maintain a clean frame appearance. The drive enables sportive riding while preserving a natural feel of non-motorized cycling, and it allows bicycle manufacturers to integrate the drive pack into the down tube for an elegant, discreet look. The company is based in Bavaria, Germany.
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.
mobileJob
Seed Round in 2015
mobileJob GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in mobile recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 by Steffen Manes and Kai Daniels, the company provides a mobile application designed to streamline the job listing and recruitment process for various sectors, including retail, packaging, logistics, and facility management. mobileJob enables businesses to advertise job opportunities through social media and facilitates candidate interviews via mobile phones and online platforms. Additionally, it offers tools that assist companies in recording, managing, and tracking job applications and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
SimScale
Seed Round in 2014
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
FAZUA
Seed Round in 2014
FAZUA develops and manufactures lightweight e-bike drive systems comprising a motor, gearbox, battery and power electronics designed to be mounted in the downtube and easily removable, with a plug-and-play cover to maintain a clean frame appearance. The drive enables sportive riding while preserving a natural feel of non-motorized cycling, and it allows bicycle manufacturers to integrate the drive pack into the down tube for an elegant, discreet look. The company is based in Bavaria, Germany.
CustomCells
Venture Round in 2013
CustomCells is a battery cell developer and manufacturer that specializes in lithium-ion technology. It designs and produces high-performance cells for automotive and aviation applications and delivers solutions from prototype concepts to full-scale production, including electrode foils, rechargeable modules, and battery systems for a range of uses such as weather stations, satellites, sensors, unmanned underwater vehicles, and concept cars. The company operates multiple development and production sites and is expanding into the United States. It serves as a manufacturing partner for notable programs, including Porsche’s Cellforce Group, and works with partners such as Lilium. CustomCells also provides energy storage components and systems for diverse applications, emphasizing advancements in production through artificial intelligence.
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.
SimScale
Angel Round in 2013
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.
LEDeXCHANGE
Seed Round in 2013
LEDeXCHANGE is a company that specializes in the development and production of advanced LED lighting products. Focused on the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, the company designs and manufactures a range of LED bulbs and retrofitted lamps, offering innovative lighting solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. By prioritizing cutting-edge technology in their products, LEDeXCHANGE aims to enhance energy efficiency and performance in various commercial 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.
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.
Cysal
Seed Round in 2012
Cysal is a biotechnology company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Münster, Germany. It develops, optimizes, and licenses fermentation technologies and processes for biopolymers and low-molecular-weight compounds, including dipeptides. The company focuses on microbial fermentation, its metabolic diversity, and the selection of microbial strains to enable production alternatives to chemical methods. Cysal offers technology development, process optimization, and licensing services, and collaborates with a network of partners and distributors in Germany and internationally to serve clients in research and industry.
fos4X
Seed Round in 2012
fos4X GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2010, specializes in manufacturing high-performance fiber optic measurement equipment. The company's primary focus is on monitoring lightweight structures, particularly rotor blades in wind turbines. Their innovative fiber-optic measuring systems are designed to withstand extreme loads and strains, offering significant advantages over conventional sensors. Following its acquisition by Polytech A/S in September 2020, fos4X continues to provide advanced measurement technology solutions for optimizing power output and monitoring energy usage in wind power plants.
Compositence
Seed Round in 2011
Compositence is a manufacturer specializing in carbon and fiber composites for various industries, including automotive, wind energy, aerospace, machinery, and sports and leisure. The company focuses on providing machinery for the large-scale production of carbon fiber and glass fiber components, alongside software solutions for part design and simulation. By integrating advanced technologies, Compositence aims to enhance efficiency and innovation in composite manufacturing, catering to a diverse range of industrial applications.
Clean Mobile
Series A in 2011
Clean Mobile AG, founded in 2006 in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of electrical drive train technologies for light electric vehicles (LEVs). The company, established by Bernhard Gutmann, Werner Gruber, and Rudi Höbel, has positioned itself as a leader in this innovative sector. With a dedicated team of over 20 skilled employees, Clean Mobile has created a patented electrical drive train system that significantly enhances the performance and efficiency of various LEVs, including cargo vehicles, bicycles, and electric scooters. Their commitment to innovation has made them a key player in the global LEV market.
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.
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.
Limata
Seed Round in 2010
Limata is a German development-stage company based in Ismaning. It specializes in developing precision machines for ultraviolet lithography of printed circuit boards.
Nanda Technologies
Venture Round in 2010
Nanda Technologies, founded in 2006 in Munich, specializes in the manufacturing of wafer inspection systems for the semiconductor fabrication process. The company is comprised of an international team of experienced engineers and managers from the semiconductor and high-tech industries. Nanda Technologies focuses on innovative optical technology that allows for full wafer inspection within the process flow, moving beyond traditional statistical sampling methods. Currently, the company is collaborating with selected lead customers to bring its new product to market.
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.
H.C. Carbon GmbH
Seed Round in 2009
H.C. Carbon develops and distributes a range of carbon- and dispersion-based products to its clients.
The company’s product portfolio consists of conductive additives, flame retardants, insulating, shielding, and lubricants.
H.C. Carbon was founded in 2009 by Werner Handl and is based in Germany.
HAPILA
Seed Round in 2008
HAPILA GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Gera, Germany, specializes in pharmaceutical and chemical development services. The company focuses on the purification and processing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, providing solutions that encompass process development, analytical method development, and regulatory affairs consultancy. HAPILA’s services include quality control of raw materials, drug substances, and intermediates; cleaning validation; and the certification of reference standard substances. It also engages in the research, development, and manufacture of sophisticated active pharmaceutical ingredients, catering primarily to the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The company prides itself on flexibility and ethical business practices, fostering trust and cooperation with clients through open communication. As an independent enterprise, HAPILA is committed to continuous growth in its personnel and technological capabilities to enhance its development and manufacturing capacities.
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.
Nanda Technologies
Series B in 2008
Nanda Technologies, founded in 2006 in Munich, specializes in the manufacturing of wafer inspection systems for the semiconductor fabrication process. The company is comprised of an international team of experienced engineers and managers from the semiconductor and high-tech industries. Nanda Technologies focuses on innovative optical technology that allows for full wafer inspection within the process flow, moving beyond traditional statistical sampling methods. Currently, the company is collaborating with selected lead customers to bring its new product to market.
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.
Clean Mobile
Series A in 2008
Clean Mobile AG, founded in 2006 in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of electrical drive train technologies for light electric vehicles (LEVs). The company, established by Bernhard Gutmann, Werner Gruber, and Rudi Höbel, has positioned itself as a leader in this innovative sector. With a dedicated team of over 20 skilled employees, Clean Mobile has created a patented electrical drive train system that significantly enhances the performance and efficiency of various LEVs, including cargo vehicles, bicycles, and electric scooters. Their commitment to innovation has made them a key player in the global LEV market.
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.
Process Relations
Seed Round in 2007
Process Relations is an independent software vendor and consulting firm that focuses on assisting clients in the development and transfer of advanced manufacturing processes. The company operates primarily in high-tech industries, including semiconductors, MEMS, and photovoltaic markets. By offering tailored solutions and expertise, Process Relations aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing operations for its customers.
Nanda Technologies
Venture Round in 2006
Nanda Technologies, founded in 2006 in Munich, specializes in the manufacturing of wafer inspection systems for the semiconductor fabrication process. The company is comprised of an international team of experienced engineers and managers from the semiconductor and high-tech industries. Nanda Technologies focuses on innovative optical technology that allows for full wafer inspection within the process flow, moving beyond traditional statistical sampling methods. Currently, the company is collaborating with selected lead customers to bring its new product to market.
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