When was TechFounders founded?

TechFounders was founded in 2014.

Where is TechFounders' headquarters located?

TechFounders' headquarters is located in Munich (Germany).

How many companies has TechFounders invested in?

TechFounders has invested in 168 companies, including Fernride & Reverion.

Which companies has TechFounders invested in lately?

Coreflux & phelas are the latest investments by TechFounders.

How many exits has TechFounders been involved in?

TechFounders' portfolio has seen 22 acquisitions.

TechFounders - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Investment Trends

TechFounders, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2014, is based in Munich, Germany. With a presence in 31 countries, it has supported around 168 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, TechFounders has witnessed 22 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in its portfolio include Fernride, Reverion and Claros Technologies. The program is backed by a team of 9 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in Germany. Its latest investment was a $2.16M Seed round in Coreflux on Oct 23, 2024, which also saw participation from Bright Ventures and CloudFirst Capital.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2014

Location

Munich, Germany

Portfolio Companies

Fernride, Reverion & 166 more

Sectors of Investment

Enterprise Applications, High Tech & 30 more

Stages of Investment

Grant (prize money) & Seed

Locations of Investment

Germany, United Kingdom & 29 more

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TechFounders has a portfolio of 168 companies. Their most notable investments are in Tribe and Invenox.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden and 28 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Environment Tech and 29 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money), Seed stages. Here is the list of top investments by TechFounders:

1. Fernride

Developer of autonomous driving platform for container terminals and yard operations. The platform automates cargo movement in container terminals, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. It enhances container movement efficiency and safety in mixed-traffic operations. The platform reduces risks and frees up personnel with unmanned vehicles. It optimizes yard operations, reducing idle time, eliminating inefficiencies, and boosting productivity. The autonomous trucks automate cargo movements between ports, facilities, and logistics hubs.

Key facts about Fernride

Founded Year: 2019
Location: Munich (Germany)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $87.4M
Employee Count: 49 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investors: 10x Group, 10X Capital and 20 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 04, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

2. Reverion

Developer of reversible fuel cell systems for biogas and hydrogen. The systems provide solutions for electricity generation from biogas, conversion of electricity into methane, and sector coupling via hydrogen. The company's technology focuses on fuel cells with high efficiency and short switching times. The systems contribute to ecological and economic sustainability in energy production.

Key facts about Reverion

Founded Year: 2022
Location: Eresing (Germany)
Stage: Series B
Total Funding till date: $254M
Employee Count: 164 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investors: Allianz, Energy Impact Partners and 18 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 29, 2026, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. Claros Technologies

Provider of sustainable solutions for circular economy. It develops water sorbents to remove pollutants from water and enable the recovery of useful resources. The textiles are antiviral, antifungal, UV-resistant, odor-resistant, moisture-wicking, and more.

Key facts about Claros Technologies

Founded Year: 2015
Location: Saint Paul (United States)
Stage: Series B
Total Funding till date: $113M
Employee Count: 51 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investors: Ecosystem Integrity Fund, American Century Investments and 15 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 14, 2026, $*****

4. Voltfang

Provider of energy storage systems and energy management solutions for businesses. The company offers battery storage for commercial and industrial applications. It provides solutions for optimizing energy consumption, peak shaving, and multi-use applications. The company delivers energy management systems and battery storage solutions.

Key facts about Voltfang

Founded Year: 2020
Location: Aachen (Germany)
Stage: Series B
Total Funding till date: $31.8M
Employee Count: 105 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investors: Redstone, Raiffeisen Bank International and 33 Others
Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jun 02, 2026, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. ProGlove

Provider of wearable barcode scanners and software for workflow optimization. The company offers devices and software designed to improve scanning accuracy and worker guidance. Solutions include wearable scanners, mobile device management tools, and process optimization software. These products aim to enhance employee satisfaction and streamline operations within logistics, manufacturing, and retail environments.

Key facts about ProGlove

Founded Year: 2014
Location: Munich (Germany)
Annual Revenue: €10M - €50M as on Dec 31, 2023
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $49.1M
Employee Count: 246 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Intel, Summit Partners and 8 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 09, 2019, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

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TechFounders has invested in 168 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 12 new investments annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Coreflux and most recent follow-on round was in Retorio Systems.

Here are TechFounders' Year-on-Year Investment Trends:

Year	No. of Investments
Year	1^st Round	Follow-on	Total
2026 (YTD)	0	0	0
2025	0	0	0
2024	1	0	1
2023	15	0	15
2022	18	0	18
2021	18	0	18
2020	18	1	19
2019	17	0	17
2018	15	0	15
2017	18	0	18

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TechFounders has made 137 investments in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $28.1K and 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.1M.

Here are TechFounders' investments by stage:

Stage of entry	No. of Investments
Grant (prize money)	137
Seed	3

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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TechFounders has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Industrial Goods and Manufacturing, Sustainability Tech and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Notably, it has invested in 149 Tech companies, 137 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 110 Software companies and at least 52 companies focusing on Saas.

Here are TechFounders' investments by sector:

Sector	No. of Investments
High Tech	75
Enterprise Applications	70
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing	30
Sustainability Tech	26
Transportation and Logistics Tech	21
Others	199

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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TechFounders has made most investments in Germany (82), followed by Sweden where it has made 6 investments.

Here are TechFounders' investments by geography:

Country	No. of Investments
Germany	82
Sweden	6
United Kingdom	5
Austria	4
Israel	4
Others	39

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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TechFounders has not made any investment in 2026 so far.

Here are the most recent investments by TechFounders:

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Date	Company	Location	Round Details	Round Amount	Co-Investors
Oct 23, 2024	Coreflux	Portugal	Seed	1434	Bright Ventures [+1]
Nov 01, 2023	phelas	Germany	Grant (prize money)	3389	-
Nov 01, 2023	Mycrobez	Switzerland	Grant (prize money)	7337	-
Nov 01, 2023	Faive robotics	Switzerland	Grant (prize money)	9869	-
Nov 01, 2023	Data Q Company	Germany	Grant (prize money)	3434	-

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22 companies from TechFounders' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Fernride in Dec 2025 by Quantum Systems for $*****.

Here are TechFounders' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:

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Company	Acquisition Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
Fernride	Dec 17, 2025	Dec 02, 2020	Grant (prize money)	6630
Wisefood	Dec 17, 2024	Nov 14, 2019	Grant (prize money)	5261
NovoGrid	Nov 28, 2024	-	-	5078
ParkHere	Jul 09, 2024	Jun 09, 2016	Grant (prize money)	5179
Ultimate	Mar 14, 2024	Jun 11, 2019	Grant (prize money)	2631

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TechFounders has a team of 9 members including 1 Partner, 1 Venture Partner and 2 Principals located in Germany. TechFounders' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.

Here is a list of all team members in TechFounders:

Name	Designation	Location	Board Memberships	Contact Details
Helmut Schonenberger	Partner	Germany	-	-
Sebastian Johnston	Venture Partner	Hamburg	-	-
Jasmin Jurvakainen	Principal	Munich	-	-
Laura Wagmann	Principal	Berlin	-	-

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Over the past 11 years, 339 investors have co-invested in TechFounders's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.

Invested before TechFounders: Europa, EIC Fund and 101 others have invested in rounds before TechFounders. There are 8 companies where Europa has invested before TechFounders and 5 companies where EIC Fund has invested before TechFounders.
Top Co-investors of TechFounders: 4 investors entered a company along with TechFounders. These include investors like Michael Baumann (1 company).
Invested after TechFounders: A total of 232 investors have invested in TechFounders's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Europa (14 companies) and EIC Fund (10 companies).