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Fundings in German Startups Last Week [30.06-06.07.2023]

Your Startup/Fundraising Expert
Sebastian Janus
Your Startup/Fundraising Expert

Exciting funding rounds fuel German start-ups across contract management, logistics, and healthtech, driving innovation.

Introduction

Germany's start-up ecosystem continues to thrive, attracting significant investments and propelling innovative companies to new heights. Last week saw a flurry of funding rounds that reflect the country's diverse range of sectors, from digital contract management and quantum software to logistics technology and healthtech. Let's dive into the details of these exciting funding rounds and the promising start-ups behind them.

Angel, Pre-Seed, and Seed Stage

ContractHero from Berlin

ContractHero is a Berlin-based start-up that offers a comprehensive digital contract management solution for business customers. Leveraging cutting-edge software, ContractHero simplifies and streamlines the contract management process. The company secured €2.15 million in a seed funding round, led by coparion, enabling them to scale their operations and expand their market reach.

Quantagonia from Frankfurt

Quantagonia, a quantum software company based in Frankfurt, specializes in providing hybrid quantum-classical solutions in machine learning, artificial intelligence, optimization, and simulation. Their seed funding round of €3.55 million, led by FTTF, bolsters their efforts to drive innovation in the quantum computing space.

seedtrace from Berlin

seedtrace GmbH is a SaaS start-up based in Berlin, focused on developing a digital platform to manage, validate, and communicate sustainability and supply chain information. With a seed funding injection of €2 million from Futury Capital, seedtrace GmbH aims to enhance transparency and sustainability practices across industries.

NIMMSTA from Munich

NIMMSTA, headquartered in Munich, is a manufacturing company that specializes in producing industrial smart wearables and intralogistics freehand workflows. Their innovative solutions help businesses optimize their operations and create robust business processes. NIMMSTA raised €4.6 million in seed funding led by Alpha Future Funds, empowering them to further revolutionize the manufacturing sector.

Series A and Series B Investments

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COOKO from Berlin

COOKO is a disruptive player in the cacao supply chain, offering first-mile traceability, fair wages for farmers, and improved cacao quality. The Berlin-based start-up secured a Series A funding round to propel their mission forward and enhance sustainability and social impact within the cacao industry.

Aleph Alpha from Heidelberg

Aleph Alpha, an AI/ML/Big Data company based in Heidelberg, conducts cutting-edge research, development, and deployment of AI foundation models. With an impressive Series B funding round of €100 million led by 468 Capital, Aleph Alpha aims to drive breakthroughs in AI and contribute to advancements in various industries.

Debt Financing and Grants

FINN from Munich

FINN is a MobilityTech company that offers convenient monthly car subscriptions through an online platform. Through a debt financing round of €25 million led by Avellinia Capital, FINN aims to enhance mobility solutions and redefine the car ownership experience.

Cellbox Solutions from Norderstedt

Cellbox Solutions is a young technology company specializing in logistic solutions for the global Biomedical industry. The company secured a €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council, allowing them to advance their innovative logistics technologies and make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

Twinsity from Breuna

Twinsity provides a platform for visualizing, inspecting, and collaboratively working with high-resolution drone data and digital twins. Twinsity received a €2.5 million grant from the European Innovation Council, supporting their efforts to revolutionize industries such as construction, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring.

Other Noteworthy Investments

apoQlar from Hamburg

apoQlar is a HealthTech company that leverages mixed reality to power the future of surgical care and medical education. With support from YZR Capital, apoQlar aims to enhance surgical procedures and medical training through immersive technologies.

McMakler from Berlin

McMakler is a leading hybrid real estate transaction platform in Germany. The company secured €20 million in funding, led by Frog Capital, further solidifying their position in the PropTech industry and expanding their offerings.

Conclusion

The recent funding rounds in Germany showcase the vibrant start-up landscape and the appetite for innovation and growth. From digital solutions and quantum software to logistics technology and healthtech, these start-ups are poised to make a significant impact within their respective industries. With the support of investors, these companies have the resources to continue developing groundbreaking solutions that will shape the future of business and society as a whole.

Sebastian Janus
Your startup/fundraising expert
Sebastian Janus, “derStartupCFO”, is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience who has led two successful company sales. In addition, he has successfully raised 90 million euros for various startups. Sebastian's goal is to create an all-in-one platform for founders that provides comprehensive support and services they need.
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