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Leap435
Venture capitalMunich · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Leap435 invests in the 'motion economy' across every level of the value chain, from manufacturing and resilient infrastructure to software intelligence, automation, engineering and circular networks. It looks beyond traditional mobility, logistics, and industrial tech toward interconnected systems that move the world, spanning chips, materials, AI, and robotics. The firm leads (pre-)seed rounds and follows in Series A, offering capital to scale and operating expertise through exit. Based in Europe with nodes in Berlin, Munich, and Paris, its reach is global, and it gives founders access to LPs holding top positions at leading European industrial companies.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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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
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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 companiesFuturail · eu-startups.com · Sep 23, 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, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where is Leap435 located?
- Leap435 is headquartered in Munich, DE.
- Does Leap435 lead rounds?
- Yes, Leap435 leads investment rounds.
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