About Deep Tech sector in Germany
The Deep Tech sector in Germany comprises 4.16K companies, including 1.18K funded companies having collectively raised $20.6B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 622 are Series A+ funded, and 5 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Germany has seen 266 acquisitions and 144 IPOs. This represents almost 9.9% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others. Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among others.
Top Deep Tech Companies in Germany
There are 4,155 Deep Tech startups in Germany which include UiPath, IONITY, Vay, Sonnen, Quantum Systems. Out of these, 1,181 startups are funded, with 622 having secured Series A+ funding, and 5 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 187 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Technical University of Munich, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
Here is the list of top Deep Tech startups in Germany
1. UiPath
Provider of an AI-powered platform for automation and agentic solutions. The platform enables agents, robots, people, and models to work together. It offers tools for building, orchestrating, and testing automation workflows. The platform supports various industries, including banking, healthcare, insurance, public sector, and manufacturing.
Key facts about UiPath
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.96B
- Investors: Coatue, Alkeon Capital Management and 43 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 284 Competitors
2. IONITY
EV charging station network operators. Users can locate and charge vehicles by providing location, user details, payment details, and more.
Key facts about IONITY
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $791M
- Investors: Hyundai Motor Company, BlackRock and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 22, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 63 Competitors
3. Vay
Platform focused on remote-driven mobility and transportation technology. It develops systems that allow vehicles to be operated remotely, enabling new models of transport and fleet operations. The platform supports safer, more flexible mobility by combining connectivity, sensing, and real-time control.
Key facts about Vay
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $185M
- Investors: Project A, Linden Capital and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 10, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 13 Competitors
4. Sonnen
Provider of solar integrated power storage system. It offers solar-integrated energy storage system for residential and commercial applications. It provides range of products such as eco, hybrid and pro series which can be integrated with fuel cells, wind turbines and has inverter built-in system. It also provides a mobile application to analyze, monitor, and control the energy consumption. Other products are solar water heaters, power backup system, and e-vehicle charging system.
Key facts about Sonnen
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Wildpoldsried (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $180M
- Investors: General Electric, Shell and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jan 17, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 69 Competitors
Developer of multi-sensor unmanned aerial systems. It is a platform that manufactures unmanned aerial systems, including eVTOL mapping drones, mission control and planning software, and reconnaissance systems for defense and commercial applications. It develops UAS for data collection and decision-making in critical environments.
Key facts about Quantum Systems
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Gilching (Germany)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $618M
- Investors: Balderton Capital, DTCP and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 27, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 901 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Germany
253 Deep Tech 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 |
|---|---|
2025 | 45 |
2024 | 87 |
2023 | 135 |
2022 | 178 |
2021 | 227 |
2020 | 248 |
2019 | 252 |
2018 | 253 |
2017 | 245 |
2016 | 206 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Germany
Out of the total 4,155 Deep Tech companies in Germany, 1,181 have secured funding. Among them, 622 have reached Series A or higher, and 495 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 4,155
Funded - 1,181
Series A+ - 622
Series B+ - 495
Series C+ - 441
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 4,155 |
Funded | 1,181 |
Series A+ | 622 |
Series B+ | 495 |
Series C+ | 441 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Germany
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Germany
The Deep Tech sector in Germany saw a total funding of more than $19.1B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $4.04B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $2.64B |
2024 | $2.16B |
2023 | $2.8B |
2022 | $2.5B |
2021 | $4.04B |
2020 | $1.9B |
2019 | $1.32B |
2018 | $1.07B |
2017 | $431M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Germany
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Deep Tech companies in Germany have raised $2.54B in equity funding across 94 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Deep Tech companies in Germany had raised $1.83B across 100 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 38.78% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Germany as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Germany:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3573 | Dec 11, 2025 | ||
Seed | 5940 | Dec 01, 2025 | ||
Series C | 5042 | Nov 27, 2025 | ||
Series B | 2230 | Nov 26, 2025 | ||
Series A | 9753 | Nov 20, 2025 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in Germany
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Germany based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Germany:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Bonn (Germany) | ||
Cambridge (United States) |
M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Germany
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 23 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Germany. Last year, in 2024, a total of 20 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Germany:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 17, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 01, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 01, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 21, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Germany
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Germany:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 23 |
2024 | 20 |
2023 | 30 |
2022 | 39 |
2021 | 30 |
2020 | 20 |
2019 | 19 |
2018 | 29 |
2017 | 19 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Germany
In the year 2024, till August 2024, 1 IPO happened in Deep Tech sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in Germany:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 02, 2024 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Jul 07, 2023 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
May 12, 2023 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Dec 28, 2022 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Dec 23, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Germany
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Germany
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Germany have been founded by alumni from Technical University of Munich, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Technical University of Munich | 26 |
University of Cambridge | 12 |
Imperial College London | 7 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 7 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 6 |
RWTH Aachen University | 6 |
Stanford University | 6 |
INSEAD | 5 |
University of Oxford | 5 |
Harvard University | 4 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Germany
In the last 10 years, Technical University of Munich graduates' Deep Tech companies in Germany have raised the most funding among top colleges. Imperial College London alumni are second, and RWTH Aachen University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Technical University of Munich | $1.7B |
Imperial College London | $425M |
RWTH Aachen University | $418M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $267M |
Harvard University | $266M |
London Business School (LBS) | $260M |
Stanford University | $226M |
University of Cambridge | $172M |
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | $148M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $107M |
Top News in Deep Tech in Germany
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Asahi Kasei Licenses Electrolyte Tech to EAS Batteries for Ultra-High-Power Cell Market LaunchBatteriesnews•Nov 04, 2025•EAS, Asahi Kasei
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Paul Weiss Helps Montagu Raise €2B For Continuation VehicleLaw360•Nov 03, 2025•Montagu, TPG, CVC, Wireless Logic
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IGEL & Palo Alto Networks Team Up to Boost Enterprise CybersecurityGlobeNewswire•Oct 25, 2025•IGEL Technology, Palo Alto Networks
