Top startups in Germany
There are 670,160 startups in Germany which include FlixBus, N26, GetYourGuide, Omio, Trade Republic. Out of these, 23,628 startups are funded, with 1,414 having secured Series A+ funding, and 48 achieving unicorn status. Telecom Operators ($20.4B) and Utilities ($11.4B) are the top-funded sectors in Germany, with over 1,049 companies, including Deutsche Telekom and Liberty Global. Berlin (3,050), Munich (1,260), and Hamburg (841) are the top cities by number of startups hosted. In the last five years, 4,740 companies raised over $78B in funding across 6,587 rounds. N8n is the latest startup to join the Unicorn Club from Germany. The number of companies founded have declined by 62.8%, from 1,349 companies in 2024 to 502 companies in 2025.
Here is the list of top startups in Germany
1. FlixBus
App-based bus ticket booking platform. Users can book tickets by providing location, user details, payment details, and more. The platform provide services that include Wi-Fi, real-time tracking, and more. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about FlixBus
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Munich (Germany)
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Investors: TCV, Baillie Gifford and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Jul 04, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 82 Competitors
2. N26
Provider of mobile banking services, including savings, investment, and crypto. It offers various account options with different features and associated costs. These services include tools for managing finances, such as joint accounts, digital wallets, and options for adding funds. The company facilitates stock and ETF trading, along with the buying and selling of crypto assets.
Key facts about N26
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1.72B
- Investors: Valar Ventures, Allianz X and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Oct 18, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 89 Competitors
3. GetYourGuide
App-based platform to book outdoor tours and activities. It aggregates and categorizes tours and activities with price coupons, last-minute deals, and regular packages from tour operators. Travelers can discover tours by providing their travel destination & dates on the platform. It allows users to manage their bookings and payments. Its app is available across iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about GetYourGuide
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $878M
- Investors: Spark Capital, Highland Capital Partners and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jun 01, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 197 Competitors
4. Omio
App-based platform for booking transport services. Users can search & compare different train, bus, and flight routes available between the two destinations & book train, bus & flight tickets (including that of public transport) from multiple partner operators after providing relevant details. Also provides information on accommodation booking. Its mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Omio
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $480M
- Investors: Goldman Sachs, Temasek and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jun 20, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 8 of 1,389 Competitors
Broker-based multi asset trading and investment platform. It is a German online broker and bank offering a range of financial services, including investing, spending, and banking. Its platform allows users to start invest and features a subscription-free card for spending and earning rewards. It allows users to buy, sell & trade stocks, ETFs and cryptos and more through multiple trading platforms. Provides trading tools, economic calendar, market analysis, market news, Islamic account and more to assist brokers. The app is available for Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Trade Republic
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $1.25B
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, Creandum and 24 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 03, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 9 Competitors
