Semiconductors startups in Germany
There are 2,530 Semiconductors startups in Germany which include Fujifilm, ZEISS, Infineon, Ferroelectric Memory Company, Blickfeld. Out of these, 427 startups are funded, with 372 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 22 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Tel Aviv University and University of Cambridge.
Here is the list of top Semiconductors startups in Germany
1. Fujifilm
Provider of healthcare, electronics, and imaging products and related services. The corporation delivers products and services for medical systems, bio contract development and manufacturing, and life science solutions. It provides materials for semiconductors and displays, alongside other electronic materials. Consumer and professional imaging products are also part of its offerings.
Key facts about Fujifilm
- Founded Year: 1934
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: ENEOS Group, Europa and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 01, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 1,566 Competitors
2. ZEISS
Provider of diversified microscopic instruments and medical imaging systems. It develops and distributing semiconductor manufacturing equipment, eyeglass & cine lenses, and binoculars. Its industrial sections develop systems, such as precision metrology products, including CMMs, CT, and optical systems.
Key facts about ZEISS
- Founded Year: 1846
- Location: Oberkochen (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $49.8M
- Investors: EQT, Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 01, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
3. Infineon
Manufacturer of multiple analog and mixed-signal ICs. It develops microcontrollers, communication ICs, power electronics, and ESD protection diodes. Its product portfolio includes ASICs, automotive system ICs, power and battery management ICs, ESD and surges protection, microcontrollers, RF and wireless control, security, and smart card solutions, sensor, power converters, voltage regulators, and wide bandgap semiconductors. It has applications in automotive, industrial power control, power management and multimarket, chip cards, and security sectors.
Key facts about Infineon
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Neubiberg (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Bundesministerium fur Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Benson Family Private Equity and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 07, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 628 Competitors
Ferroelectric Memory Company is a provider of IPs for developing non-volatile memories using ferroelectric HfO2 technology. Offerings include manufacturing support, IC design products, and licensing services. It uses HfO2 as ferroelectric memory material and claims that the material improves multiple properties of the memories including low power write and read operations and high speed/high data throughput. It provides solutions for consumer electronics, medical, aerospace, automotive, Internet-of-Things, and security applications. The company also offers manufacturing and design licenses to manufacturers, fabless design companies, and IDMs.
Key facts about Ferroelectric Memory Company
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Dresden (Germany)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $115M
- Investors: HTGF, M Ventures and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 13, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 93 Competitors
5. Blickfeld
LiDAR-based perception solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company uses LiDAR technology to create a full 3D image with vertical and horizontal detail while capturing the full scene and adopting the resolution to the situation. It also develops field-of-view sensors for industrial applications.
Key facts about Blickfeld
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $39.2M
- Investors: UVC Partners, Continental and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 18, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 9 of 132 Competitors