Where is WERK1's headquarters located?

WERK1's headquarters is located in Munich (Germany).

How many companies has WERK1 invested in?

WERK1 has invested in 132 companies, including Epic Games & Limehome.

How many exits has WERK1 been involved in?

WERK1's portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 12 acquisitions.

WERK1 - 2026 Investor Profile & Portfolio

WERK1, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2023, is based in Munich, Germany. With a presence in 6 countries, it has supported around 132 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, WERK1 has witnessed 13 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in its portfolio include Epic Games, Limehome and einwert. The program primarily supports startups based in Germany, United States.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2023

Location

Munich, Germany

Portfolio Companies

Epic Games, Limehome & 130 more

Sectors of Investment

Enterprise Applications, High Tech & 33 more

Locations of Investment

Germany, United States & 4 more

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WERK1 has a portfolio of 132 companies. Their most notable investments include Epic Games and Limehome.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United States, Austria and 3 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 32 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by WERK1:

1. Epic Games

Digital distribution platform for desktop PC games. It offers a range of titles, including free games, mods, and DLC content. The platform features a user-friendly interface for accessing and downloading games. The company also provides online services, such as account management and support, for users and game developers.

Key facts about Epic Games

Founded Year: 1991
Location: Cary (United States)
Valuation: $*****
Stage: Series F
Total Funding till date: $8.13B
Employee Count: 11,961 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Fidelity Investments, Baillie Gifford and 82 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 07, 2024, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Limehome

Online platform that provides managed vacation rentals for travelers. It operates, manages, and rents out luxury apartments managed and marketed under its own brand. It provides digital check-in and check-out, contactless access, cleaning services, and short and long-term stays.

Key facts about Limehome

Founded Year: 2018
Location: Munich (Germany)
Stage: Series D
Total Funding till date: $173M
Employee Count: 292 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Lakestar, HV Capital and 12 Others
Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 11, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

3. einwert

Key facts about einwert

Founded Year: 2021
Location: Munich (Germany)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $6.52M
Employee Count: 33 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investors: Wecken & Cie, 468 Capital and 6 Others
Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 09, 2024, $*****
Highlight: Acquired

4. Deepc AI

AI-based radiological diagnostics tool for providers. The company has developed software that assots with AI-based operating system for radiology diagnosis. It has features for cloud hosting, healthcare management, clinical data integration, and more.

Key facts about Deepc AI

Founded Year: 2017
Location: Munich (Germany)
Stage: Series A
Total Funding till date: $30M
Employee Count: 58 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investors: Bertelsmann Investments, Sofinnova Partners and 7 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 25, 2024, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. Daedalic Entertainment

Daedalic Entertainment is a German video game developer and publisher. It has developed "The Whispered World", "Goodbye Deponia" and "Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes". The games are available on Steam, Apple App Store, and GOG. It has also published "Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun" game for its client "Mimimi Productions". It has won "Best German Game of the Year 2009" and "Best Story 2009" for its game "The Whispered World". It also offers a merchandising store. It generates revenue through paid games.