Germany’s Top Startups | 2025
Germany has a strong, influential economy — it’s the third largest in the world, and the largest in Europe. Here at Beauhurst, we recognise the endless opportunities Germany has to offer, which is why we recently added German company data to our comprehensive data platform.
With that data, we’re highlighting some of Germany’s most promising startups and early-stage companies — businesses that are not only attracting significant investment but also coming up with groundbreaking solutions. Whether they’re creating plant-based meats, using AI to streamline hospital processes, or redefining digital finance, these startups and early-stage companies are at the heart of innovation.
Germany’s startup landscape
We’ve seen an unexpected boost in startup funding in Germany in 2024. Total investment rose by approximately €1b from 2023’s figures, reaching €7b. However, this increase was not reflected in the number of deals — there were 12% fewer funding rounds than in 2023 — indicating that the average deal size grew. This suggests that investors are focused on backing fewer but larger German deals, choosing to inject more capital into startups with strong potential for long-term success.
While this €7b is a great indicator of growth for German startups, it’s still shy of the €17b that was invested in 2021.
2021 was a mega year for investment not just in Germany but in the UK as well. Investment hit record highs in the UK in that year, with almost £30b being invested compared to the £16.5b that was invested into UK companies in 2024.
Looking back, the companies gaining that investment in 2021 in Germany were primarily B2C (business-to-customer). What we’re now seeing is a big shift towards B2B (business-to-business) startups gaining investment. In fact, 74.7% of German startups are now focused on B2B customers. This shift possibly reflects investor preferences for scalable, stable revenue models over consumer-driven startups, which have faced challenges in recent years.
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Methodology
In this article, we’ve looked at early-stage companies based in Germany that have received funding since the beginning of 2025. Companies have been ordered by amount raised.
To be included in our list, companies must be headquartered in Germany, listed as ‘Active’ on the German Handelsregister, and be incorporated from 1 January 2020.
The data for this report was found using the Beauhurst platform, and is accurate as of 26 March 2025.
Germany’s top 10 early-stage companies gaining investment
PROJECT EADEN
Headquarters: Berlin
Incorporation year: 2022
Amount raised in 2025: €15.0m
Berlin-based Project Eaden creates ultra-realistic plant-based meat alternatives using proprietary fiber spinning technology inspired by the textile industry. This approach enables the production of plant-based meats that closely mimic the look, taste, and texture of traditional animal meats.
The climatetech company raised €15.0m earlier this year, in January — its second funding round. It also featured on the HolonIQ Europe Climate Tech high-growth list in 2023.
ACCURE Battery Intelligence
Headquarters: Aachen
Incorporation year: 2020
Amount raised in 2025: €15.4m
ACCURE Battery Intelligence creates predictive battery analytics software aimed at enhancing the safety, reliability, and longevity of battery systems. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Aachen, ACCURE serves a global clientele across various industries, including electric vehicles, renewable energy, and energy storage sectors.
In February 2025, the company went through its second funding round, raising €15.4m. ACCURE featured on the Global Cleantech 100 list in 2024.
ecoplanet
Headquarters: Munich
Incorporation year: 2022
Amount raised in 2025: €16.0m
ecoplanet is a Munich-based company specialising in intelligent energy management solutions for businesses. Founded in mid-2022, ecoplanet offers an all-in-one energy management system for the healthcare industry, manufacturing companies, and highstreet stores.
The software company secured its first investment in January 2025, for €16.0m. The investment came from EQT Ventures, HV Capital and angel investors to help ecoplanet further develop its energy management platform.
Doinstruct
Headquarters: Berlin
Incorporation year: 2021
Amount raised in 2025: €16.5m
Doinstruct creates digital training solutions for deskless and frontline workers. Founded in 2021, the company offers a mobile-first, multilingual platform designed to streamline employee onboarding, training, and compliance processes across various industries.
To support further development of its AI capabilities and expansion across European markets, the company secured its second funding round, raising €16.5m in March 2025.
Sereact
Headquarters: Stuttgart
Incorporation year: 2021
Amount raised in 2025: €25.0m
Stuttgart-based Sereact develops artificial intelligence for robotics, focused on the logistics and supply chain automation sectors. Founded in 2021, Sereact’s mission is to enhance economic growth by implementing AI into machinery that can then speed up manufacturing processes.
The company went through its most significant funding round earlier this year, raising €25.0m. The equity came from Air Street Capital, Creandum, Point Nine Capital and angel investors.
Lanch
Headquarters: Berlin
Incorporation year: 2022
Amount raised in 2025: €26.0m
Lanch is a Berlin-based foodtech startup that collaborates with influencers and creators to develop and scale innovative food delivery brands. The company has developed a number of notable food brands including Loco Chicken and Happy Slice.
The company went through its second fundraising earlier this year, raising €26.0m. This brings the company’s total raised up to €32.7m.
Avelios Medical
Headquarters: Munich
Incorporation year: 2020
Amount raised in 2025: €30.0m
Avelios Medical, founded in 2020 and based in Munich, Germany, is a medtech company that modernises hospital information systems. The company was established by Christian Albrecht, Nicolas Jakob, and Dr. Sebastian Krammer, who identified significant inefficiencies in hospital IT systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In February 2025, the company went through its second funding round, securing €30.0m. The company has also received support from the EIC Accelerator in 2023.
Reneo
Headquarters: Hamburg
Incorporation year: 2023
Amount raised in 2025: €45.0m
Reneo, founded in 2023 by Lennart Börner and Alexander Graubner-Müller, is a Hamburg-based company that specialises in the decarbonisation and modernisation of residential real estate in Germany. Reneo offers end-to-end solutions that assess buildings, plan renovations, and manage the execution process to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
The company secured its first fundraising in 2025, raising €45.0m. The investment came from Aurum Private Equity, Bauwens, Foundamental, Lakestar, Smart City, and other investors.
Nelly
Headquarters: Berlin
Incorporation year: 2021
Amount raised in 2025: €50.0m
Nelly, founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, is a medtech company that specialises in automating administrative tasks for medical practices. Its platform streamlines processes such as patient intake, document management, and billing, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce paperwork in healthcare settings.
The company raised €50.0m in mid-January 2025. The investment came from six funders and marked the company’s third funding round.
Taktile
Headquarters: Berlin
Incorporation year: 2020
Amount raised in 2025: €51.5m
Coming in at number one, Taktile is a SaaS company that provides a no-code platform, allowing financial institutions to build, run, and evaluate automated decision flows. Founded in 2020 by Maik Taro Wehmeyer and Dr. Maximilian Eber, Taktile’s platform is designed to enhance decision accuracy and risk selection in areas such as lending, fraud detection, and compliance.
This Berlin-based SaaS company raised €51.5m in February 2025, in the company’s third funding round. Taktile featured on Sifted’s Rising 100 high-growth list in 2024.
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