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Hardware startups in Germany
47 hardware startups in Germany have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 47 that have raised the most, $1.6B between them, with Berlin the most common home.
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HensoldtHensoldt is a globally leading supplier of premium sensors for security and surveillance missions.Hensoldt is a globally leading supplier of premium sensors for security and surveillance missions.
Founded 2017Taufkirchen, Germany$259Mlast round Dec 2023 - 2
QuantumDiamondsQuantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers.Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers.
Founded 2022Munich, Germany$201Mlast round Jul 2026 - 3
Plastic Logic GermanyPlastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible electrophoretic displays (EPD).Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible electrophoretic displays (EPD).
Founded 2000Dresden, Germany$196Mlast round Aug 2008 - 4
Jolt EnergyJOLT Energy is a Munich-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.JOLT Energy is a Munich-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Founded 2018Muenchen, Germany$169Mlast round Dec 2024 - 5
tado°tado° is a German energy technology company based in Munich, specializing in home energy management.tado° is a German energy technology company based in Munich, specializing in home energy management.
Founded 2011Muenchen, Germany$116Mlast round Mar 2025 - 6
CoreOpticsCoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.CoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.
Founded 2001Germany$90Mlast round Apr 2008 - 7
Ferroelectric Memory CompanyFerroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatileFerroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatile
Founded 2016Dresden, Germany$89Mlast round Nov 2025 - 8
EleQtroneleQtron GmbH, founded in 2020, is a pioneering German start-up focused on developing and operating trapped-ion quantum computers.eleQtron GmbH, founded in 2020, is a pioneering German start-up focused on developing and operating trapped-ion quantum computers.
Founded 2020Siegen, Germany$67Mlast round Jun 2026 - 9
LendisLendis is a German SaaS company founded in 2018, headquartered in Berlin.Lendis is a German SaaS company founded in 2018, headquartered in Berlin.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$57Mlast round Jan 2022 - 10
Spot My EnergySpot My Energy increases the value of smart power by making energy flows transparent.Spot My Energy increases the value of smart power by making energy flows transparent.
Founded 2023Cologne, Germany$55Mlast round Mar 2025 - 11
Marvel FusionMarvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology used to offer environment-friendly and safe energy.Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology used to offer environment-friendly and safe energy.
Founded 2019Munich, Germany$54Mlast round Mar 2025 - 12
Rabot EnergyRabot Energy is a smart energy and electricity provider based in Hamburg, founded in 2021.Rabot Energy is a smart energy and electricity provider based in Hamburg, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Hamburg, Germany$50Mlast round Oct 2026 - 13
Mimi Hearing TechnologiesMimi Hearing Technologies is a leader in hearing wellbeing and audio personalization, founded in January 2014 in Berlin, Germany.Mimi Hearing Technologies is a leader in hearing wellbeing and audio personalization, founded in January 2014 in Berlin, Germany.
Founded 2014Berlin, Germany$25Mlast round Dec 2021 - 14
BanxwareBanxware provides the technology and the funds for business financing of any kind: fully embedded in platforms or as an affiliate solutionBanxware provides the technology and the funds for business financing of any kind: fully embedded in platforms or as an affiliate solution
Founded -Berlin, Germany$23Mlast round Jun 2025 - 15
HepsterHepster is an InsurTech company that focuses on the insurance sector.Hepster is an InsurTech company that focuses on the insurance sector.
Founded 2016Rostock, Germany$21Mlast round Jul 2023 - 16
BlickfeldBlickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017.Blickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Munich, Germany$18Mlast round Dec 2023 - 17SpAItialFounded -Germany$13Mlast round May 2025
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HH2EThe HH2E is a Semiconductor Manufacturing company.The HH2E is a Semiconductor Manufacturing company.
Founded 2021Hamburg, Germany$13Mlast round May 2022 - 19
Kipu QuantumKipu Quantum is a German deep-tech company founded in 2021, with headquarters in Karlsruhe and Berlin.Kipu Quantum is a German deep-tech company founded in 2021, with headquarters in Karlsruhe and Berlin.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$12Mlast round Dec 2023 - 20
QuintQuint is a B2B marketing agency focused on designing, building, and managing strategic programs.Quint is a B2B marketing agency focused on designing, building, and managing strategic programs.
Founded 2016Germany$10Mlast round Nov 2026 - 21
CodasipCodasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automaCodasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automa
Founded 2014Munich, Germany$10Mlast round Feb 2025 - 22MergeOpticsFCI Electronics designs and manufactures hi-tech connector solutions for various market applications, including medical instrumentation.
FCI Electronics designs and manufactures hi-tech connector solutions for various market applications, including medical instrumentation.
Founded 2000Germany$8.3Mlast round May 2008 - 23
LuminovoLuminovo is a Munich-based software company founded in 2017, specializing in an AI-powered electronics supply chain platform.Luminovo is a Munich-based software company founded in 2017, specializing in an AI-powered electronics supply chain platform.
Founded 2017Munich, Germany$7.4Mlast round Jan 2025 - 24
AkhetonicsAkhetonics is a German deep-tech startup founded in 2021 and based in Berlin.Akhetonics is a German deep-tech startup founded in 2021 and based in Berlin.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$6.3Mlast round Nov 2024 - 25
Pixel PhotonicsPixel Photonics manufactures scalable single-photon detectors for applications like secure quantum communication.Pixel Photonics manufactures scalable single-photon detectors for applications like secure quantum communication.
Founded 2020Münster, Germany$5.7Mlast round Feb 2026 - 26
BullfinchBullfinch AG is a European Climate FinTech company and neo-asset manager based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.Bullfinch AG is a European Climate FinTech company and neo-asset manager based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Founded 2019Berlin, Germany$5.5Mlast round Jan 2022 - 27
AmaraAmara Organic Foods is a food technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in organic, shelf-stable baby and toddler food products.Amara Organic Foods is a food technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in organic, shelf-stable baby and toddler food products.
Founded 2017San Francisco, Germany$4.2Mlast round Nov 2026 - 28
SicoyaSicoya offers its customers power efficient and scalable optical transceiver chips for server interconnects.Sicoya offers its customers power efficient and scalable optical transceiver chips for server interconnects.
Founded 2015Germany$3.8Mlast round Nov 2015 - 29
eZelleroneZelleron focuses on the development of portable power supply, including accumulator systems and batteries.eZelleron focuses on the development of portable power supply, including accumulator systems and batteries.
Founded 2007Dresden, Germany$3.5Mlast round Dec 2009 - 30
CedaloCedalo is a software company based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2017.Cedalo is a software company based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Freiburg, Germany$3.4Mlast round Feb 2022 - 31
Refined Laser SystemsRefined Laser Systems is a dynamic biophotonics company.Refined Laser Systems is a dynamic biophotonics company.
Founded 2019Munster, Germany$3.3Mlast round Jul 2026 - 32
VibrosonicVibrosonic GmbH develops, produces and markets externally invisible premium hearing solutions.Vibrosonic GmbH develops, produces and markets externally invisible premium hearing solutions.
Founded 2015Mannheim, Germany$3.1Mlast round Jan 2019 - 33
HeatleHeatle engages in the manufacture and supply of an inductive immersion heater that heats liquids in the vessel of choice.Heatle engages in the manufacture and supply of an inductive immersion heater that heats liquids in the vessel of choice.
Founded 2019Berlin, Germany$3.0Mlast round Nov 2022 - 34
Klastech Karpushko Laser TechnologyKlastech Karpushko Laser Technology engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of diode pumped solid state lasers.Klastech Karpushko Laser Technology engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of diode pumped solid state lasers.
Founded 2006Germany$2.7Mlast round Jan 2007 - 35
dilitronicsdilitronics is a Germany-based company that provides LEDs for projection, general lighting, and sensors.dilitronics is a Germany-based company that provides LEDs for projection, general lighting, and sensors.
Founded 2008Germany$2.7Mlast round Mar 2010 - 36
LUBIS EDALUBIS EDA offers formal verification software and services for a bug-free semiconductor development.LUBIS EDA offers formal verification software and services for a bug-free semiconductor development.
Founded 2021Kaiserslautern, Germany$2.7Mlast round Jun 2023 - 37
SciMoSciMo provides electric motor services such as electromagnetic design, mechanical calculations, and motor prototype production.SciMo provides electric motor services such as electromagnetic design, mechanical calculations, and motor prototype production.
Founded 2016Karlsruhe, Germany$2.2Mlast round Oct 2021 - 38
Rebel TechRebel Tech is developing high tech solutions for electronics repair.Rebel Tech is developing high tech solutions for electronics repair.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$1.7Mlast round Apr 2023 - 39SAW InstrumentsSAW Instruments develops and commercializes innovative analytical systems for the life sciences market.
SAW Instruments develops and commercializes innovative analytical systems for the life sciences market.
Founded 2007Germany$1.4Mlast round Feb 2011 - 40
WAY.soSaaS, IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Compliance, HardwareSaaS, IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Compliance, Hardware
Founded 2022Berlin, Germany$1.3Mlast round Feb 2024 - 41
AIFOTECAIFOTEC is a developer of hybrid integration technologies for optoelectronic module manufacturers.AIFOTEC is a developer of hybrid integration technologies for optoelectronic module manufacturers.
Founded 1998Meiningen, Germany$1.3Mlast round Nov 2008 - 42
HiperScanHiperScan delivers compact scan engines and technologies for metrology, laser writing, and related industries.
HiperScan delivers compact scan engines and technologies for metrology, laser writing, and related industries.
Founded 2006Germany$1.2Mlast round Nov 2013 - 43
iFactory3DiFactory3D is a Düsseldorf, Germany-based company specializing in automated additive manufacturing through its innovative 3D belt printing technology.iFactory3D is a Düsseldorf, Germany-based company specializing in automated additive manufacturing through its innovative 3D belt printing technology.
Founded 2020Duesseldorf, Germany$1.2Mlast round Sept 2022 - 44
Verus Digital GmbHVerus Digital GmbH is a technology company based in Darmstadt, Germany, specializing in autonomous 3D digitization of objects.Verus Digital GmbH is a technology company based in Darmstadt, Germany, specializing in autonomous 3D digitization of objects.
Founded 2023Darmstadt, Germany$812Klast round Mar 2025 - 45
VisuMotionVisumotion International brings autostereoscopic glasses-free 3D visualization to industries by delivering a one-stop total 3D solution.Visumotion International brings autostereoscopic glasses-free 3D visualization to industries by delivering a one-stop total 3D solution.
Founded 2006Germany$799Klast round Oct 2007 - 46
TraceWave GmbHFabless semiconductor company for indoor-GPS and track&trace applicationsFabless semiconductor company for indoor-GPS and track&trace applications
Founded 2013Germany$413Klast round Feb 2015 - 47
FLIP4NEWFLIP4NEW is an e-commerce platform enabling customers to exchange used and unwanted electronic gadgets for new gadgets, vouchers and cash.FLIP4NEW is an e-commerce platform enabling customers to exchange used and unwanted electronic gadgets for new gadgets, vouchers and cash.
Founded 2009Germany$381Klast round Feb 2012
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