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TechFounders

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Munich · Pre-Seed–Seed

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TechFounders is part of the UnternehmerTUM ecosystem, connecting startups with accelerator (XPRENEURS), incubator (XPLORE), venture capital (UVC Partners), and innovation consulting programs for technology-driven and B2B tech startups.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Munich, DE
Portfolio companies
152

What they invest in

from 86 of 152 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×39Hardware ×23Advanced Manufacturing ×20IoT ×18Enterprise Software ×17SaaS ×17Cleantech ×16Climate Tech ×13

HQs:Germany×31United States×5Sweden×3Canada×2France×2United Kingdom×2

Portfolio companies · 152 tracked

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36ZERO Vision36zerovision.comin

36ZERO Vision works in industrial image processing and machine vision technologies such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging, and deep learning for automated industrial processes.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardware

AICAaica.techin

AICA develops a software system that combines AI algorithms with real-time, sensor-driven adaptive control to simplify the programming and deployment of industrial robots for manufacturers.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsLausanne, CH

Baptiste Busch(Co-founder & CEO)Enrico Eberhard(Co-founder & CTO)Aude Billard(Co-founder & Head of LASA Laboratory (EPFL))Rachel Rosa(COO & Head of Product)

Aladyn Systemaladynsystem.com
Anabridanabrid.comin

anabrid builds a hybrid computing infrastructure that combines analog and digital technology, spanning REDAC hardware, firmware, a hybrid compiler, and industry-standard APIs.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

ANTICIPATEanticipate.mlin

ANTICIPATE equips existing assembly, packaging, and inspection stations with camera systems and screens that guide workers and automatically check work results within the production process.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardware

Kevin Denker(CEO)

AR Experts
Ar Giriar-giri.com

GIRI is a smartphone-based augmented reality tool for creating work instructions, developed by the AR-Experts team for industrial and production companies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGermany, DE

Augmented Industriesaugmented-industries.de

AI co-pilot that turns factory knowledge into micro-learning modules for industrial training and operational excellence.

Autloautlo.com

Autlo provides modular parking management software that connects access, permits, payments, enforcement, on-site hardware, and EV charging into one system.

IoTMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaS

Awake Mobilityawakemobility.dein

AWAKE Mobility uses IoT and machine learning to provide predictive maintenance and remote vehicle analytics that improve fleet availability and uptime for mobility providers operating buses, trucks, and special vehicles such as garbage collection cars.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation

Daniel TyoschitzHoussem BrahamDaniel Sattel

Beamlerbeamler.com

Beamler operates an online 3D printing service where users upload 3D model files, view them in a browser, and request quotes from a global network of ISO 9001 manufacturing partners.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesHardware

BeeBrytebeebryte.comin

BeeBryte provides predictive maintenance analytics for refrigeration and HVAC systems, detecting equipment failures days in advance for large retailers, cold storage facilities, and industrial sites.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT

BettaF!shbettafish.de

100% plant-based tuna alternatives with sea proteins

Bettafishbettafish.coin𝕏

BettaF!sh makes plant-based seafood alternatives using seaweed as a primary ingredient, including shrimp and tuna substitutes for foodservice and restaurant menus.

Circular EconomyFoodTech

bitvoxbitvox.ai

bitvox is a deep-tech company working at the intersection of hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, developing and operating connected physical systems from circuit board to cloud platform.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechHardware

blik
Blink
BlinkInblinkin.io

Blinkin is a platform for support, collaboration, and productivity that originated during the pandemic as a tool for frontline teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Blinktravelblinktravel.guide
Bliqbliq.appin𝕏

Bliq develops autonomous driving technology to make private cars driverless.

Deep TechMobility & TransportationRoboticsBerlin, DE

bottmedicalbottmedical.ch
Breathe Battery Technologies

Physics-based battery management software enabling faster charging, longer cycle life, and safety for EV and consumer electronics brands.

Breathebatteriesbreathebatteries.com

Breathe Battery Technologies develops physics-based software for battery development, covering cell strategy, simulation and degradation modeling, and adaptive charging that improves performance without hardware changes.

CleantechDeep TechEnergy

Breeze
Breeze Technologiesbreeze-technologies.de
Carbontribe Labscarbontribe.mein

Carbontribe offers software combining AI, satellite imagery, computer vision, scientific methodologies, and Web3 to measure environmental and social impact and generate tamper-proof, third-party audited digital impact assets.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechCrypto & Web3Berlin, DE

Keiichiro (Kay) Yano(Founder)in

Cascade Drivescascadedrives.com

Cascade Drives develops electric power steering (TruEPS) and linear electric actuators for commercial and heavy-duty electric vehicles, marine loading arms, and industrial applications.

CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Cascades Drives
Cella Medical Solutions
Cellamscellams.com
Changerschangers.com

Changers Fit is a mobile app that delivers team challenges focused on health promotion and climate action, using gamification and rewards to motivate behavioral change in employees.

Climate TechFuture of WorkWellness & Fitness

Claros Technologies
Clarostechnologiesclarostechnologies.com

Claros Technologies develops PFAS ("forever chemical") detection, analytical testing, and destruction technologies that eliminate PFAS at the source at commercial scale, serving PFAS manufacturers and companies facing environmental regulation and liability.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Michelle Bellanca(CEO & Co-Founder)

Clean Carbon Technolgies
Compredictcompredict.ai

Vehicle data/virtual sensor company; Series B led by Woven Capital.

Cyber Insightcyber-insight.de

Cyber Insight develops product-security decision infrastructure that combines cybersecurity expertise and AI engineering to help regulated manufacturers convert vulnerability findings into traceable, product-specific security decisions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityMedical DevicesLeipzig, DE

CyberDeskcyberdesk.appin

CyberDesk provides an identity-centric data access security platform that maps and controls how human and non-human identities (users, machines, apps, secrets, AI agents, third parties) access an organization's data, enabling least-privilege enforcement, automated remediation, and compliance auditing.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Cycliccyclic.design
Data Q Company

Data management tool (DQC) enabling business users to identify and improve priority data issues.

Datagondatagon.aiin

Datagon (operating as Manex AI) builds autonomous manufacturing systems for quality control, production execution, and shopfloor visibility, serving manufacturers across industries.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine Learning

Deeviodeevio.ai

Deevio provides machine vision systems to automate quality control processes in manufacturing environments.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine Learning

Dqcdqc.ai

DQC provides AI agents that automatically detect and fix data quality issues within existing enterprise tools and workflows.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMunich, DE

drag&bot
Dragandbotdragandbot.com
E Bot7e-bot7.com
Eatron Technologieseatron.comin

Eatron provides AI-powered battery management software that optimises the safety, lifetime, and performance of lithium-ion batteries.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyMobility & Transportation

Ebenbuildebenbuild.comin

Ebenbuild develops personalized, predictive digital twins for patients with severe illness, using computational models grounded in physics, physiology, biochemistry, and disease mechanisms.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Ecomplyecomply.ioin𝕏

ECOMPLY is a compliance documentation and management platform that consolidates administrative tasks, documents, and workflows in a single tool for organizations.

LegalTech

Elephant Companyelephantcompany.co

Elephant provides training and onboarding platform for installation and technical teams, particularly in energy and solar installation sectors.

EdTechEnergyHR Tech

Emidatemidat.comin

Emidat provides software that helps the construction industry measure and reduce the environmental impact of building materials, including lifecycle assessment tools.

Climate TechConstruction TechNew MaterialsSaaS

Encentiveencentive.energyin

encentive builds flexOn, an AI-based energy management platform that automatically controls industrial equipment based on weather data, electricity prices, and plant data to lower energy costs and CO₂ emissions.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy

endiioendiio.comin

Endiio develops wireless sensor networks for industrial applications, enabling cable-free data transmission from sensors to a central point with minimal maintenance and operating costs over extended periods.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT

Evanevan.network
ExoMatterexomatter.aiin

ExoMatter builds a software platform for materials research and development, providing tools to help scientists discover and evaluate materials faster.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsMunich, DE

Eyewareeyeware.tech
faive roboticsfaive-robotics.com

ETH Zürich spin-off creating advanced robotic grippers from compliant and rigid materials inspired by nature.

Fernridefernride.com

FERNRIDE develops autonomous trucking technology for logistics operations.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics

FixFirstfixfirst.ioin

FixFirst builds AI-powered software infrastructure for the repair and circular-services industry, offering a PaaS integration layer and workflow SaaS to help brands, retailers, insurers, and cities run and scale repair operations and stay compliant with EU Right-to-Repair rules.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechSaaS

Sebastian(Co-founder & CEO)

GBatteriesgbatteries.comin𝕏

GBatteries develops intelligent battery management systems and high-energy-density batteries using artificial intelligence and electrochemistry, targeting electric mobility applications from land to air transport.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyHardwareIoTOttawa, CA

Nick Sherstyuk(Founder)Tim Sherstyuk(Cofounder)

geminiwaregeminiware.com

Platform for the seamless creation and execution of content in the industrial metaverse.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does TechFounders invest at?
TechFounders invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does TechFounders focus on?
TechFounders focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility & Transportation.
Where is TechFounders located?
TechFounders is headquartered in Munich, DE.

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