XPRENEURS
AcceleratorGarching · Pre-Seed–Seed · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
XPRENEURS runs an accelerator program supporting early-stage founders as they move from idea to market. The program provides hands-on guidance to sharpen business models, identify and win first customers, and build connections to leading investors. It operates under UnternehmerTUM, described as a major European innovation hub, and recruits teams through periodic application rounds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
3 people who came through XPRENEURS went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesConsumer ×2Deep Tech ×2Energy ×2Hardware ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1
HQs:Germany×3
Portfolio companies · 5 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeair up sells a water bottle system that uses scent pods to add flavor to plain water through smell rather than additives, using its Scentaste technology.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsFive Seasons VenturesFreigeist CapitalOyster Bay Venture Capital
DeepDrive develops electric motor and drivetrain solutions for electric vehicles, including in-wheel and central drive systems.
EnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationMünchen, DE
Co-investorsBayern KapitalBMW i VenturesLeitmotifTechstarsUVC Partners
Isar Aerospace provides launch services for small and medium-sized satellites and satellite constellations, targeting global customers seeking access to space.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechMunich, DE
Daniel Metzler(Chief Executive Officer)Josef Fleischmann(Chief Technical Officer)Stella Guillen(Chief Commercial Officer)
Co-investorsBayern KapitalCipio PartnersCoastCapEarlybird Venture CapitalHoltzbrinck VenturesHV Capital+5 more
Proxima develops stellarator fusion power plants designed to deliver clean, grid-ready electricity.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyMunich, DE
Dr. Francesco Sciortino(CEO and co-founder)Dr. Lucio Milanese(Co-founder and Chief External Affairs Officer)Dr. Jorrit Lion(Chief Scientist and co-founder)Martin Kubie(Chief Engineer and co-founder)inJonathan Schilling(Head of Labs and co-founder)in
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalBayern KapitalBurda Principal InvestmentsCherry VenturesDeepTech & Climate FondsLeitmotif+8 more
StudySmarter is a learning platform and mobile/web app that lets students create flashcards, notes, and mock exams, and uses AI to generate personalised explanations and study materials from their own content.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech
Co-investorsAxel Springer Digital VenturesDvH Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Proxima Fusion · proximafusion.com · Aug 19, 2026
Air Up · nordic9.com · Dec 3, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has XPRENEURS made?
- XPRENEURS has 5 tracked investments.
- What stage does XPRENEURS invest at?
- XPRENEURS invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does XPRENEURS focus on?
- XPRENEURS focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
- Where is XPRENEURS located?
- XPRENEURS is headquartered in Garching, DE.
- Who does XPRENEURS co-invest with?
- XPRENEURS most often shares deals with Bayern Kapital, UVC Partners, Leitmotif, among 25 tracked co-investors.
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