About Spatial Computing sector in Germany
The Spatial Computing sector in Germany comprises 1.01K companies, including 214 funded companies having collectively raised $766M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 126 are Series A+ funded.
Spatial Computing sector in Germany has seen 49 acquisitions and 45 IPOs. This represents almost 9.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies that develop various human computer interaction techniques that are perceived by users as taking place in the real world.
Spatial Computing sector is also known as Spatial Computing Solutions, Advanced Spatial Computing or Digital Spatial Computing.
Includes companies that manufacture AR/VR/XR display devices (head-mounted devices, smartphone-based headsets), gesture recognition hardware and applications, AR/VR applications, and metaverse platforms. Companies providing digital twin platforms are also covered here. Excludes service-based companies developing custom VR applications or digital twins. Companies developing applications and use cases that do not use spatial awareness are not included here.
Top Spatial Computing Companies in Germany
There are 1,006 Spatial Computing startups in Germany which include Twaice, Blickfeld, CONXAI, dSPACE, Synera. Out of these, 214 startups are funded, with 126 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 7 Spatial Computing startups in Germany. Over the past 10 years, an average of 42 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 BITS Pilani.
Here is the list of top Spatial Computing startups in Germany
1. Twaice
Developer of battery energy storage analytics software for asset management. The software transforms battery data into insights, helping to improve system performance and availability. It also assists in identifying safety-relevant trends and standardizing key performance indicators with dashboards. The software facilitates data centralization and automates reporting.
Key facts about Twaice
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $71.5M
- Investors: Creandum, Cherry Ventures and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Feb 06, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 239 Competitors
2. Blickfeld
Manufacturer of three-dimensional light detection and ranging sensors and software. These sensors are used for object detection and real-time analysis. The company's sensors are suitable for applications including people flow analysis, traffic monitoring, and industrial automation. The business also provides sensors for security and volume measurement applications.
Key facts about Blickfeld
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $39.2M
- Investors: Continental, UVC Partners and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 18, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 15 of 138 Competitors
3. CONXAI
CONXAI is a provider of AI-powered analytics solutions for construction projects. This platform applies AI-based fusion of transactional, sensor, and historical project data, and different forms of knowledge to analyze and interpret those to provide prescriptive insights which are required for construction use cases.
Key facts about CONXAI
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Karlsfeld (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8.84M
- Investors: Capricorn Partners, Earlybird and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 07, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 18 of 2,325 Competitors
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4. dSPACE
DSPACE is a provider of engineering tools for developing and testing mechatronic control systems. The product offerings include ControlDesk and features as rapid control prototyping, ECU measurement, application, and diagnostics, etc, Automotive Simulation Models and features as electronic component simulation, driving dynamics simulation, etc and other hardware products. The sectors using the products are the automotive industry, autonomous driving, aerospace, electric motors, etc.
Key facts about dSPACE
- Founded Year: 1988
- Location: Paderborn (Germany)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 10, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 57 Competitors
5. Synera
Developer of an AI platform for engineering workflow automation. The platform provides AI agents that offer engineering support and automate tasks. It connects engineering tools, allowing agents to perform tasks in various software. The platform supports automating FE analysis, additive manufacturing, and injection molding processes.
Key facts about Synera
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Bremen (Germany)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $58.1M
- Investors: Spark Capital, Cherry Ventures and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 14, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 58/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 39 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in Germany
7 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Spatial Computing sector in Germany. 97 Spatial Computing 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 | 7 |
2025 | 4 |
2024 | 15 |
2023 | 18 |
2022 | 26 |
2021 | 51 |
2020 | 64 |
2019 | 72 |
2018 | 97 |
2017 | 72 |
Stage-wise distribution of Spatial Computing sector companies in Germany
Out of the total 1,006 Spatial Computing companies in Germany, 214 have secured funding. Among them, 126 have reached Series A or higher, and 104 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,006
Funded - 214
Series A+ - 126
Series B+ - 104
Series C+ - 96
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,006 |
Funded | 214 |
Series A+ | 126 |
Series B+ | 104 |
Series C+ | 96 |
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Funding Trends in the Spatial Computing sector in Germany
Total funding year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in Germany
The Spatial Computing sector in Germany saw a total funding of more than $726M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $209M. There has been a total funding of $74.1M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $74.1M |
2025 | $13.6M |
2024 | $38.1M |
2023 | $98.2M |
2022 | $130M |
2021 | $209M |
2020 | $77.3M |
2019 | $14.8M |
2018 | $56.1M |
2017 | $14.9M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Spatial Computing in Germany
In the year 2026, till April 2026, Spatial Computing companies in Germany have raised $45.8M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), Spatial Computing companies in Germany had raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Spatial Computing companies in Germany:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 4852 | Apr 14, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5889 | Apr 07, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3302 | Jul 23, 2025 | and 5 more | |
Seed | 6138 | Jun 12, 2025 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 2074 | Apr 28, 2025 |
Top Investors in Spatial Computing in Germany
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Spatial Computing companies in Germany based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Spatial Computing companies in Germany:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Bonn (Germany) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | - | |
Stuttgart (Germany) | ||
Berlin (Germany) | - |
M&A activity in Spatial Computing sector in Germany
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Spatial Computing sector in Germany. Last year, in 2025, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Spatial Computing sector in Germany:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 29, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in Germany
Here are the acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in Germany:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 5 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 5 |
2021 | 5 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 6 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in Spatial Computing in Germany
In the year 2005, till November 2005, 1 IPO happened in Spatial Computing sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Spatial Computing sector in Germany:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 14, 2005 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Mar 23, 1999 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) |
Colleges which produce the most Spatial Computing companies in Germany
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Spatial Computing in Germany
Most number of Spatial Computing startups in Germany have been founded by alumni from Technical University of Munich, University of Cambridge and BITS Pilani.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Technical University of Munich | 4 |
University of Cambridge | 4 |
BITS Pilani | 3 |
Cornell University | 2 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
ETH Zurich | 1 |
IIT Bombay | 1 |
Imperial College London | 1 |
King’s College London | 1 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
Total funding in Spatial Computing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Germany
In the last 10 years, Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates' Spatial Computing companies in Germany have raised the most funding among top colleges. Technical University of Munich alumni are second, and ETH Zurich alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $5.37M |
Technical University of Munich | $1.51M |
ETH Zurich | $1M |
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich | $1M |
BITS Pilani | $707K |
RWTH Aachen University | $100K |
University of Cambridge | $81.9K |
Cornell University | - |
IIT Bombay | - |
Imperial College London | - |
Top News in Spatial Computing in Germany
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Dspace Brings Omnivision Camera Models Into Aurelion To Boost Adas And Autonomous Driving SimulationTelematics Wire•Dec 17, 2025•OmniVision, dSPACE
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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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Grid Dynamics and SmartRay Partner with Wandelbots for AI Robotic Inspection PlatformRoboticstomorrow•Jul 17, 2025•Grid Dynamics, SmartRay, Wandelbots
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Ebenbuild Appoints Charles A. Taylor, PhD as Chairman of the BoardBenzinga•Nov 11, 2024•Ebenbuild, HeartFlow
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