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XPRENEURS

Accelerator

Garching · Pre-Seed–Seed · 14 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Garching, DE
Founded
2017
Portfolio companies
5

Team · 14 people

from the firm's website

Founder mafia

3 people who came through XPRENEURS went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 5 of 5 portfolio companies

Consumer ×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 like
Air Upair-up.com

air 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

DeepDrivedeepdrive.techin

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 Aerospaceisaraerospace.comin𝕏

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 Fusionproximafusion.comin

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

Studysmarterstudysmarter.co.uk

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

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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