# Top 47 Hardware Startups in Germany by Funding (2026)

> The 47 best-funded hardware startups in Germany, ranked by total funding raised: $1.6B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/hardware-startups-germany (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Hensoldt** Hensoldt is a globally leading supplier of premium sensors for security and surveillance missions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hensoldt) Hensoldt is a globally leading supplier of premium sensors for security and surveillance missions. *Founded* 2017 Taufkirchen, Germany **$259M** last round Dec 2023
- 2 [**QuantumDiamonds** Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantumdiamonds) Quantum Diamonds provides described nitrogen-vacancy (NV) diamonds for quantum sensing to industrial and academic customers. *Founded* 2022 Munich, Germany **$201M** last round Jul 2026
- 3 [**Plastic Logic Germany** Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible electrophoretic displays (EPD).](https://millionrounds.com/company/plastic-logic-germany) Plastic Logic Germany leads the way in developing, manufacturing and commercializing flexible electrophoretic displays (EPD). *Founded* 2000 Dresden, Germany **$196M** last round Aug 2008
- 4 [**Jolt Energy** JOLT Energy is a Munich-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jolt-energy) JOLT Energy is a Munich-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. *Founded* 2018 Muenchen, Germany **$169M** last round Dec 2024
- 5 [**tado°** tado° is a German energy technology company based in Munich, specializing in home energy management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tado) tado° is a German energy technology company based in Munich, specializing in home energy management. *Founded* 2011 Muenchen, Germany **$116M** last round Mar 2025
- 6 [**CoreOptics** CoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coreoptics) CoreOptics designs and develops digital signal processing solutions for high-speed optical networking applications. *Founded* 2001 Germany **$90M** last round Apr 2008
- 7 [**Ferroelectric Memory Company** Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatile](https://millionrounds.com/company/ferroelectric-memory-company) Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), founded in 2016 and based in Dresden, Germany, is a semiconductor startup focused on developing next-generation non-volatile *Founded* 2016 Dresden, Germany **$89M** last round Nov 2025
- 8 [**EleQtron** eleQtron GmbH, founded in 2020, is a pioneering German start-up focused on developing and operating trapped-ion quantum computers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eleqtron) eleQtron GmbH, founded in 2020, is a pioneering German start-up focused on developing and operating trapped-ion quantum computers. *Founded* 2020 Siegen, Germany **$67M** last round Jun 2026
- 9 [**Lendis** Lendis is a German SaaS company founded in 2018, headquartered in Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lendis) Lendis is a German SaaS company founded in 2018, headquartered in Berlin. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$57M** last round Jan 2022
- 10 [**Spot My Energy** Spot My Energy increases the value of smart power by making energy flows transparent.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spot-my-energy) Spot My Energy increases the value of smart power by making energy flows transparent. *Founded* 2023 Cologne, Germany **$55M** last round Mar 2025
- 11 [**Marvel Fusion** Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology used to offer environment-friendly and safe energy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marvel-fusion) Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology used to offer environment-friendly and safe energy. *Founded* 2019 Munich, Germany **$54M** last round Mar 2025
- 12 [**Rabot Energy** Rabot Energy is a smart energy and electricity provider based in Hamburg, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rabot-energy) Rabot Energy is a smart energy and electricity provider based in Hamburg, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Hamburg, Germany **$50M** last round Oct 2026
- 13 [**Mimi Hearing Technologies** Mimi Hearing Technologies is a leader in hearing wellbeing and audio personalization, founded in January 2014 in Berlin, Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mimi-hearing-technologies) Mimi Hearing Technologies is a leader in hearing wellbeing and audio personalization, founded in January 2014 in Berlin, Germany. *Founded* 2014 Berlin, Germany **$25M** last round Dec 2021
- 14 [**Banxware** Banxware provides the technology and the funds for business financing of any kind: fully embedded in platforms or as an affiliate solution](https://millionrounds.com/company/banxware) Banxware provides the technology and the funds for business financing of any kind: fully embedded in platforms or as an affiliate solution *Founded* - Berlin, Germany **$23M** last round Jun 2025
- 15 [**Hepster** Hepster is an InsurTech company that focuses on the insurance sector.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hepster) Hepster is an InsurTech company that focuses on the insurance sector. *Founded* 2016 Rostock, Germany **$21M** last round Jul 2023
- 16 [**Blickfeld** Blickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blickfeld) Blickfeld is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Munich, Germany **$18M** last round Dec 2023
- 17 [**SpAItial**](https://millionrounds.com/company/spaitial) *Founded* - Germany **$13M** last round May 2025
- 18 [**HH2E** The HH2E is a Semiconductor Manufacturing company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hh2e) The HH2E is a Semiconductor Manufacturing company. *Founded* 2021 Hamburg, Germany **$13M** last round May 2022
- 19 [**Kipu Quantum** Kipu Quantum is a German deep-tech company founded in 2021, with headquarters in Karlsruhe and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kipu-quantum) Kipu Quantum is a German deep-tech company founded in 2021, with headquarters in Karlsruhe and Berlin. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$12M** last round Dec 2023
- 20 [**Quint** Quint is a B2B marketing agency focused on designing, building, and managing strategic programs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quint) Quint is a B2B marketing agency focused on designing, building, and managing strategic programs. *Founded* 2016 Germany **$10M** last round Nov 2026
- 21 [**Codasip** Codasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automa](https://millionrounds.com/company/codasip) Codasip is a European processor technology company that specializes in customizable RISC-V semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and electronic design automa *Founded* 2014 Munich, Germany **$10M** last round Feb 2025
- 22 [**MergeOptics** FCI Electronics designs and manufactures hi-tech connector solutions for various market applications, including medical instrumentation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mergeoptics) FCI Electronics designs and manufactures hi-tech connector solutions for various market applications, including medical instrumentation. *Founded* 2000 Germany **$8.3M** last round May 2008
- 23 [**Luminovo** Luminovo is a Munich-based software company founded in 2017, specializing in an AI-powered electronics supply chain platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luminovo) Luminovo is a Munich-based software company founded in 2017, specializing in an AI-powered electronics supply chain platform. *Founded* 2017 Munich, Germany **$7.4M** last round Jan 2025
- 24 [**Akhetonics** Akhetonics is a German deep-tech startup founded in 2021 and based in Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/akhetonics) Akhetonics is a German deep-tech startup founded in 2021 and based in Berlin. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$6.3M** last round Nov 2024
- 25 [**Pixel Photonics** Pixel Photonics manufactures scalable single-photon detectors for applications like secure quantum communication.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixel-photonics) Pixel Photonics manufactures scalable single-photon detectors for applications like secure quantum communication. *Founded* 2020 Münster, Germany **$5.7M** last round Feb 2026
- 26 [**Bullfinch** Bullfinch AG is a European Climate FinTech company and neo-asset manager based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bullfinch) Bullfinch AG is a European Climate FinTech company and neo-asset manager based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. *Founded* 2019 Berlin, Germany **$5.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 27 [**Amara** Amara Organic Foods is a food technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in organic, shelf-stable baby and toddler food products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amara) Amara Organic Foods is a food technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in organic, shelf-stable baby and toddler food products. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, Germany **$4.2M** last round Nov 2026
- 28 [**Sicoya** Sicoya offers its customers power efficient and scalable optical transceiver chips for server interconnects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sicoya) Sicoya offers its customers power efficient and scalable optical transceiver chips for server interconnects. *Founded* 2015 Germany **$3.8M** last round Nov 2015
- 29 [**eZelleron** eZelleron focuses on the development of portable power supply, including accumulator systems and batteries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ezelleron) eZelleron focuses on the development of portable power supply, including accumulator systems and batteries. *Founded* 2007 Dresden, Germany **$3.5M** last round Dec 2009
- 30 [**Cedalo** Cedalo is a software company based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cedalo) Cedalo is a software company based in Freiburg, Germany, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Freiburg, Germany **$3.4M** last round Feb 2022
- 31 [**Refined Laser Systems** Refined Laser Systems is a dynamic biophotonics company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/refined-laser-systems) Refined Laser Systems is a dynamic biophotonics company. *Founded* 2019 Munster, Germany **$3.3M** last round Jul 2026
- 32 [**Vibrosonic** Vibrosonic GmbH develops, produces and markets externally invisible premium hearing solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vibrosonic) Vibrosonic GmbH develops, produces and markets externally invisible premium hearing solutions. *Founded* 2015 Mannheim, Germany **$3.1M** last round Jan 2019
- 33 [**Heatle** Heatle engages in the manufacture and supply of an inductive immersion heater that heats liquids in the vessel of choice.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heatle) Heatle engages in the manufacture and supply of an inductive immersion heater that heats liquids in the vessel of choice. *Founded* 2019 Berlin, Germany **$3.0M** last round Nov 2022
- 34 [**Klastech Karpushko Laser Technology** Klastech Karpushko Laser Technology engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of diode pumped solid state lasers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/klastech-karpushko-laser-technology) Klastech Karpushko Laser Technology engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of diode pumped solid state lasers. *Founded* 2006 Germany **$2.7M** last round Jan 2007
- 35 [**dilitronics** dilitronics is a Germany-based company that provides LEDs for projection, general lighting, and sensors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dilitronics) dilitronics is a Germany-based company that provides LEDs for projection, general lighting, and sensors. *Founded* 2008 Germany **$2.7M** last round Mar 2010
- 36 [**LUBIS EDA** LUBIS EDA offers formal verification software and services for a bug-free semiconductor development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lubis-eda) LUBIS EDA offers formal verification software and services for a bug-free semiconductor development. *Founded* 2021 Kaiserslautern, Germany **$2.7M** last round Jun 2023
- 37 [**SciMo** SciMo provides electric motor services such as electromagnetic design, mechanical calculations, and motor prototype production.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scimo) SciMo provides electric motor services such as electromagnetic design, mechanical calculations, and motor prototype production. *Founded* 2016 Karlsruhe, Germany **$2.2M** last round Oct 2021
- 38 [**Rebel Tech** Rebel Tech is developing high tech solutions for electronics repair.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebel-tech) Rebel Tech is developing high tech solutions for electronics repair. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$1.7M** last round Apr 2023
- 39 [**SAW Instruments** SAW Instruments develops and commercializes innovative analytical systems for the life sciences market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saw-instruments) SAW Instruments develops and commercializes innovative analytical systems for the life sciences market. *Founded* 2007 Germany **$1.4M** last round Feb 2011
- 40 [**WAY.so** SaaS, IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Compliance, Hardware](https://millionrounds.com/company/way-so) SaaS, IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Compliance, Hardware *Founded* 2022 Berlin, Germany **$1.3M** last round Feb 2024
- 41 [**AIFOTEC** AIFOTEC is a developer of hybrid integration technologies for optoelectronic module manufacturers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aifotec) AIFOTEC is a developer of hybrid integration technologies for optoelectronic module manufacturers. *Founded* 1998 Meiningen, Germany **$1.3M** last round Nov 2008
- 42 [**HiperScan** HiperScan delivers compact scan engines and technologies for metrology, laser writing, and related industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hiperscan) HiperScan delivers compact scan engines and technologies for metrology, laser writing, and related industries. *Founded* 2006 Germany **$1.2M** last round Nov 2013
- 43 [**iFactory3D** iFactory3D is a Düsseldorf, Germany-based company specializing in automated additive manufacturing through its innovative 3D belt printing technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ifactory3d) iFactory3D is a Düsseldorf, Germany-based company specializing in automated additive manufacturing through its innovative 3D belt printing technology. *Founded* 2020 Duesseldorf, Germany **$1.2M** last round Sept 2022
- 44 [**Verus Digital GmbH** Verus Digital GmbH is a technology company based in Darmstadt, Germany, specializing in autonomous 3D digitization of objects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verus-digital-gmbh) Verus Digital GmbH is a technology company based in Darmstadt, Germany, specializing in autonomous 3D digitization of objects. *Founded* 2023 Darmstadt, Germany **$812K** last round Mar 2025
- 45 [**VisuMotion** Visumotion International brings autostereoscopic glasses-free 3D visualization to industries by delivering a one-stop total 3D solution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/visumotion) Visumotion International brings autostereoscopic glasses-free 3D visualization to industries by delivering a one-stop total 3D solution. *Founded* 2006 Germany **$799K** last round Oct 2007
- 46 [**TraceWave GmbH** Fabless semiconductor company for indoor-GPS and track&trace applications](https://millionrounds.com/company/tracewave-gmbh) Fabless semiconductor company for indoor-GPS and track&trace applications *Founded* 2013 Germany **$413K** last round Feb 2015
- 47 [**FLIP4NEW** FLIP4NEW is an e-commerce platform enabling customers to exchange used and unwanted electronic gadgets for new gadgets, vouchers and cash.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flip4new) FLIP4NEW is an e-commerce platform enabling customers to exchange used and unwanted electronic gadgets for new gadgets, vouchers and cash. *Founded* 2009 Germany **$381K** last round Feb 2012

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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