About Augmented Reality sector in Germany
The Augmented Reality sector in Germany comprises 265 companies, including 47 funded companies having collectively raised $74.2M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 27 are Series A+ funded.
Augmented Reality sector in Germany has seen 11 acquisitions and 8 IPOs. This represents almost 7.2% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes augmented reality is the integration of computer-generated virtual scene with the user's view of the natural environment in real time. This enhanced version of reality can be viewed through specific devices.
Augmented Reality sector is also known as Mixed Reality or Blended Reality.
Includes companies manufacturing display devices to view AR content e.g. smart glasses, projector-based displays like HUDs, holographic projectors. Contains companies developing tools for interaction with AR content through natural gestures like hand gestures. Tools for AR development like depth sensors, engines to understand the environment, and AR content creation tools are also included. Comprises of companies using AR technology in different sectors for both consumer and enterprise applications in various fields like medical, industrial, retail. Companies developing custom augmented reality applications are also included. Excludes companies providing generic interaction tools such as controllers, generic gesture recognition systems. Also, excludes Virtual Reality specific device manufacturers and technology solutions providers.
Top Augmented Reality Companies in Germany
There are 265 Augmented Reality startups in Germany which include Vyking, RapidCompact, pmd Technologies, ImageMeter, ViSoft. Out of these, 47 startups are funded, with 27 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 1 Augmented Reality startup in Germany. Over the past 10 years, an average of 13 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Cornell University, ETH Zurich and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is the list of top Augmented Reality startups in Germany
1. Vyking
Provider of an AR based marketing platform for media and e commerce. It offers an augmented reality based marketing platform for applications in media and e commerce. The SDK comprises computer vision and 3D facial tracking technology that measures and tracks movements/expressions through 3000 unique parameters. It comes with a custom graphics engine for enabling custom particle effects, realistic textures, lighting, and more.
Key facts about Vyking
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 202 Competitors
2. RapidCompact
Provider of a 3D data optimization software for AR applications. Its cloud-based solution enables users to automate and produce 3D models at different file size. It also offers mesh decimation features that allows quality preserving polygon reduction solution. Is available in a subscription-based pricing model.
Key facts about RapidCompact
Developer of 3D image sensors and system components based on ToF. The company’s technology enables machines to perceive and interpret surroundings across various industries. It provides depth-sensing solutions for integration into products, enhancing functionalities like authentication, interaction, and navigation. The company focuses on advancing 3D vision capabilities for diverse applications.
Key facts about pmd Technologies
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 43/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 9 of 147 Competitors
4. ImageMeter
Provider of an image-based measurement tool. It allows the users to annotate the images to find the length measurements, angles, areas of wall and surface. This platform offers features like adding texts, freehand drawing, image processing, automatic measurement, etc. Mobile application is available for android users.
Key facts about ImageMeter
- Founded Year: 2001
- Location: Stuttgart (Germany)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 37 Competitors
5. ViSoft
ViSoft is a provider of AR-based visualization software for the tile and sanitary industry. The company offers 'ViSoft Premium' - 3D visualization software leveraging AR technology. Additionally, it offers different modules such as 'ViSoft Photo Tuning' - an image tuning software, 'ViSoft Live' - a digital presentation solution, 'ViSoft Smart' - a 3D measurement tool, and 'ViSoft 360' - an online planning tool. The companies clientele includes BACH, IGA, Orion, Kobig, and Schunke among others.
Key facts about ViSoft
- Founded Year: 1995
- Location: Sindelfingen (Germany)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 18 of 595 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Augmented Reality sector in Germany
1 new startup has been founded so far in 2026 in the Augmented Reality sector in Germany. 36 Augmented Reality startups in Germany were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 5 |
2021 | 7 |
2020 | 26 |
2019 | 30 |
2018 | 36 |
2017 | 24 |
Stage-wise distribution of Augmented Reality sector companies in Germany
Out of the total 265 Augmented Reality companies in Germany, 47 have secured funding. Among them, 27 have reached Series A or higher, and 19 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 265
Funded - 47
Series A+ - 27
Series B+ - 19
Series C+ - 19
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 265 |
Funded | 47 |
Series A+ | 27 |
Series B+ | 19 |
Series C+ | 19 |
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Funding Trends in the Augmented Reality sector in Germany
Total funding year-on-year in the Augmented Reality sector in Germany
The Augmented Reality sector in Germany saw a total funding of more than $73.4M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2023 at more than $27.2M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $5.86M |
2024 | - |
2023 | $27.2M |
2022 | $3.53M |
2021 | $11M |
2020 | $1.01M |
2019 | $6.29M |
2018 | $10.4M |
2017 | $1M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Augmented Reality in Germany
In the year 2025, till July 2025, Augmented Reality companies in Germany have raised $5.86M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2024), Augmented Reality companies in Germany had raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Augmented Reality companies in Germany:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 2178 | Jul 23, 2025 | and 5 more | |
Seed | 4844 | Jan 17, 2024 | ||
Series A | 7203 | Jul 20, 2023 | ||
Series A | 1914 | Mar 27, 2023 | ||
Seed | 4327 | Jun 15, 2022 |
Top Investors in Augmented Reality in Germany
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Augmented Reality companies in Germany based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Augmented Reality companies in Germany:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Stuttgart (Germany) | ||
Bonn (Germany) | ||
New York City (United States) | - |
M&A activity in Augmented Reality sector in Germany
In the year 2023, till July 2023, 1 acquisition happened in Augmented Reality sector in Germany. Last year, in 2022, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Augmented Reality sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Augmented Reality sector in Germany:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 04, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 02, 2022 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Feb 08, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 11, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 01, 2021 |
Acquisition trends in Augmented Reality sector in Germany
Here are the acquisition trends in Augmented Reality sector in Germany:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 1 |
Colleges which produce the most Augmented Reality companies in Germany
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Augmented Reality in Germany
Most number of Augmented Reality startups in Germany have been founded by alumni from Cornell University, ETH Zurich and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Cornell University | 2 |
ETH Zurich | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
RWTH Aachen University | 1 |
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich | 1 |
Technical University of Munich | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
University of Waterloo | 1 |
Total funding in Augmented Reality companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Germany
In the last 10 years, ETH Zurich and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich graduates' Augmented Reality companies in Germany have raised the most funding among top colleges, and RWTH Aachen University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
ETH Zurich | $1M |
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich | $1M |
RWTH Aachen University | $100K |
Cornell University | - |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | - |
Technical University of Munich | - |
University of Cambridge | - |
University of Waterloo | - |
Top News in Augmented Reality in Germany
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Depth Sensing Market to Reach $20.33B by 2032, Driven by 3D Imaging DemandGlobeNewswire•Oct 20, 2025•Becom-Group, ams OSRAM, Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Ouster and 16 others
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Eigen Innovations and Visometry cooperate on AR softwareWileyindustrynews•Aug 10, 2023•Eigen, VisionLib
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Infineon and pmd develop 3D depth-sensing for Magic Leap 2Evertiq•May 31, 2022•Infineon, pmd Technologies, Magic Leap
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Wera Tools joins Chicken Cyclekit brand portfolioCyclingIndustry•Nov 16, 2021•Chickencyclekit, Wera Werk Hermann Werner
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Hermes, Viscopic and Volkswagen test digital solutions to optimise delivery processesTransport Intell•Sep 07, 2021•Hermes, Volkswagen, Viscopic
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Infineon and pmdtechnologies partner with ArcSoft for under-display Time-of-Flight turnkey solutionBusiness Wire India•Jun 23, 2021•Infineon, ArcSoft, pmd Technologies
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STMicroelectronics and OQmented To Collaborate on Advanced MEMS Scanning SolutionsElectronicsB2B•May 07, 2021•STMicroelectronics, OQmented
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STMicroelectronics collaborates on MEMS mirrors for AR and sensingElectronics Weekly•Mar 29, 2021•STMicroelectronics, OQmented
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Goodly Innovations receives seven-figure amountVenture Capital magazine•Sep 17, 2019•Goodly Innovations, BayBG, Bayern Kapital
