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Leap435
Venture capitalBerlin · Pre-Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
Leap435 invests in what it calls the motion economy — the interconnected systems moving the world. It backs companies across the full stack, from manufacturing and resilient infrastructure to software intelligence, automation, engineering and circular networks, reaching beyond traditional mobility, logistics and industrial tech into tomorrow's interconnected systems. The firm confidently leads (Pre-)Seed rounds and follows in Series A, offering the capital to scale companies and expertise to support them through exit. Europe is its base, with nodes in Berlin, Munich and Paris, but its investment reach is global. The firm also provides platform support such as securing speaking slots for its founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1New Materials ×1
HQs:France×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
Futurail develops a safety-certified autonomy software and hardware stack for self-driving trains, including long-range obstacle detection, localization, and train control, offered as first-mount integration with OEMs or retrofits of existing fleets.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMobility & TransportationStrasbourg, FR
Co-investorsZero Infinity PartnersHeroic VenturesSoundproof Ventures
fibionic develops bionically optimized lightweight components using a patented process that places reinforcement fibers precisely where structural loads require them, reducing weight while increasing strength and sustainability.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Johannes Mandler(Founder)in
Co-investorsBerliner Volksbank VenturesCaesar VenturesRedstoneTane Fund
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFibionic · blog.mean.ceo · May 5, 2026
Futurail · railwaygazette.com · Dec 27, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Leap435 invest at?
- Leap435 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Leap435 focus on?
- Leap435 focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
- Where is Leap435 located?
- Leap435 is headquartered in Berlin, DE.
- Does Leap435 lead rounds?
- Yes, Leap435 leads investment rounds.
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