About xdeck
xdeck, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2019, is based in Cologne, Germany. With a presence in 5 countries, it has supported around 68 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Retail. As of Oct 2026, xdeck has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Sastrify, Syte and heyData. The program is backed by a team of 6 people who primarily support Seed startups based in Germany. Its latest investment was a $3.15M Seed round in AVES Reality on Jan 14, 2026, which also saw participation from Bayern Kapital and Matterwave Ventures.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2019
Location
Cologne, Germany
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
xdeck's List of Top Investments
xdeck has a portfolio of 68 companies. Their most notable investments include Sastrify and Syte.Their portfolio spans across Germany, Switzerland, Mali and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Retail, High Tech and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by xdeck:
1. Sastrify
AI-powered platform designed for IT teams to manage software. The solutions help in managing procurement spending and planning renewals and negotiations, assessing risks, and automating documentation. Its features include automated supplier negotiation, contract management, customized tag filters, document activities, and more.
Key facts about Sastrify
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Cologne (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $45.3M
- Employee Count: 36 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, HV Capital and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 07, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Syte
SaaS & AI-driven market intelligence solution for real estate professionals. The solutions are provided for brokers & developers. The platform enables users to analyze the real-time analysis of property and building data. Users can search for properties, obtain potential scores, and do inventory analysis through the platform.
Key facts about Syte
3. heyData
Key facts about heyData
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $19.8M
- Employee Count: 85 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Carcharodon Capital, Picea Capital and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 29, 2026, $*****
4. Scavenger
AI powered decision support solution. It is a generative AI and data analytics platform that leverages machine learning algorithms to support businesses. The platform allows users to explore the dataset and identify patterns, and insights to support the decision-making process. It leverages neural networks to develop dashboards.
Key facts about Scavenger
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.1M
- Employee Count: 16 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Calm/Storm, HTGF and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 30, 2025, $*****
5. Retraced
Provider of a platform for fashion and textile supply chain compliance. The platform offers supplier lifecycle management, risk assessment, and digital product passport services. It facilitates data validation, document management, and collaboration across supply chain tiers. The platform helps businesses meet regulatory demands and promote supply chain transparency.
Key facts about Retraced
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Dusseldorf (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $26.8M
- Employee Count: 60 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Alstin Capital, Samaipata and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 10, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
xdeck's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
As of Jan 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in AVES Reality.xdeck's Investments by Stage
xdeck has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.15M.xdeck's Investments by Sector
xdeck has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Auto Tech, Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 60 Tech companies, 54 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 51 Software companies and at least 29 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Auto Tech | 1 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
xdeck's Investments by Geography
xdeck has made most investments in Germany (1).xdeck's recent investments
xdeck has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - AVES Reality.Here are the most recent investments by xdeck:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 14, 2026 | Germany | Seed | 7217 | [+4] |
Acquired companies in xdeck's Portfolio
1 company from xdeck's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Sastrify in May 2026 by Deel for $*****.Here are xdeck's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | - | - | 1738 |
Team profile of xdeck
xdeck has a team of 6 members including 2 Partners and 4 Principals located in Germany. xdeck's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of all team members in xdeck:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Cologne | - | ||
Partner | Cologne | - | - | |
Principal | Cologne | - | - | |
Principal | Cologne | - | - | |
Principal | Cologne | - | - | |
Principal | Cologne | - | - |
Co-investors of xdeck
Over the past year, 5 investors have co-invested in xdeck's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of xdeck: 5 investors entered a company along with xdeck. These include investors like Bayern Kapital (1 company).
Recent News related to xdeck
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LawX Secures €7.5 Million Seed Funding to Enhance AI-Powered Legal Operating SystemThe SaaS News•May 18, 2026•Motive Partners, WENVEST Capital, LawX, xdeck
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Omniscient Raises $4.1M in Pre-Seed Funding Led by SeedcampThe SaaS News•Apr 03, 2026•Seedcamp, Omniscient, xdeck, Bpifrance and 4 others
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AVES Reality Secures 2.7 Million Euros for Digital 3D TwinsVenture Capital magazine•Jan 14, 2026•xdeck, xista, Matterwave Ventures, AVES Reality and 3 others
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Scavenger AI secures €2.5 million for European expansionbrutkasten•Oct 29, 2025•Scavenger, xdeck, BMH, HTGF and 3 others
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Investment Sunhat: 9.2 million euros for German AI startup that verifies dataTrending Topics•Sep 23, 2025•Sunhat, xdeck.ventures, EnBW New Ventures, CommerzVentures and 3 others
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€38 million for German SaaS startup plancraft to lead AI transformation in European constructionEU-Startups•Aug 13, 2025•Plancraft, xdeck.ventures, Headline, HTGF and 2 others
