Unicorn startups in Germany (May, 2026)

Developer of platform for AI workflow automation and application integration. The platform provides tools for building automated workflows and integrating various applications. It offers a visual interface and the ability to incorporate custom code. The platform supports self-hosting and provides access to source code.

Provider of AI agent management platform for contact center automation. The platform enables enterprises to design, test, deploy, and monitor AI agents that handle customer conversations across voice, chat, and messaging channels. It supports natural language instructions, skill development, integrations with CRM and backend systems, and simulation for quality assurance. Features include real-time monitoring, versioning, multilingual deployment, human escalation, and performance analytics to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. The solution automates high-volume interactions while providing AI assistance to human agents.

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.

Provider of smart exercising equipment and mobile-based app for trainers and individuals. The platform offers different types of exercising equipment for the users. Also, it offers an app for fitness trainers to manage their clients. Users can also access the different workout programs offered by fitness experts.

Provider of solar energy solutions offering purchase or rental options. The company provides a complete solar system package, including panels, battery storage, wallboxes, and heat pumps. Installation services are offered through qualified regional technicians. Customers can choose to purchase the system outright or rent it through a flexible rental agreement. The company aims to simplify the process of adopting solar energy, making it accessible and convenient for homeowners.

Developer of AI-enabled autonomous systems for defense applications across domains. They design and build autonomous systems for governments and industry. The company connects existing hardware into an AI-enabled network. They provide precision mass and autonomous systems. The company develops and deploys technologies thoughtfully and with the highest ethical standards.

Provider of integrated home energy systems. It offers solar panels, heat pumps, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging solutions. These components are interconnected and managed by artificial intelligence to optimize energy consumption and production, resulting in lower energy costs. The company also provides installation and maintenance services. A dynamic electricity tariff further reduces costs by leveraging times of low electricity prices.

AI, SaaS, and neural network-based machine translation tools. It allows users to enter their source text for translating the same. Its users can click on a term in the source text for suggestions from the dictionary and a term in the translated text brings up alternative translations that the user can select to insert the same. It has also developed an API that allows other computer programs to send texts to the servers and receive high-quality translations.

News media platform for soccer. It allows football fans to follow their idol teams. Its app enables fans to find live scores and commentaries, breaking news, videos, tables, statistics, live audio commentary, and background information on football, and engage through social media channels and comments. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS devices.

Provider of application for completing and submitting tax returns. The application offers options for users to complete tax returns independently or with assistance. The application supports various tax situations, including employment, retirement, and rental income. It provides tools for document management and data transfer.

Provider of a platform streamlining order and payment processes for distributors. The platform offers tools for order management, sales growth, and payment processing. It automates order capture, provides customer relationship management, and facilitates flexible payment options. The platform aims to reduce manual tasks and improve business relationships.

Manufacturer of pressurized alkaline electrolyzers and solid oxide electrolyzer cell systems. The company provides electrolysis products for industrial applications. It offers alkaline and solid oxide electrolyzers. The company also provides services related to its products.

Cloud-based communication platform for employees. It facilitate two-way communication, gather feedback, and increase engagement across the workforce. It provides employees with company news, information, and resources. Platform includes features for conducting employee surveys, which help organizations gather feedback and insights from their workforce.

Developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for passenger transport. The company focuses on creating safe and sustainable air mobility solutions. It offers aircraft designed for urban and suburban connectivity. The company's aircraft are intended to bypass congested roads. The company also develops a platform to manage and optimize aircraft fleets.

Company offering a global vertical farming network using efficient farming methods. It is a global vertical farming company that revolutionises the food supply chain by offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional agriculture enabling cities to be self sufficient in their food production.

Online platform offering multi-category grocery products. It offers fruits & vegetables, dairy products, daily essentials, and more. The company offers mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms. The services available in multiple cities like Berlin, Essen, Frankfurt, Bonn, and more.

Provider of brand acquisition and management services for amazon-based retailers. The company acquires, operates small and medium-sized brands on Amazon. The acquiring process starts with a free valuation of the businesses, due diligence examination, legal documentation, and deal closing & fund transfer.

Platform acquiring Amazon FBA brands. The company acquires and operates small and medium-sized brands on Amazon. The company evaluates the Amazon FBA business by analyzing financial data or P and L and operations. After the analysis, the documents are signed and closes the deal with a fund transfer to reach the bank account within an additional week.

Provider of intelligent automation and IT services. It specialization in Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Management, Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Process & Task Mining, Rapid Application Development, Conversational AI, Chatbots, Hyper Automation, Transformation & Strategy, Lean Six Sigma, Cybersecurity & Compliance, and Low-code.

App-based rental platform for electric kick-scooters. Their platform enables users to locate, book, and unlock the scooters by using the mobile app. It offers features including variant payment options, traffic congestion optimization, and more. At the end of the ride, users need to park the vehicle at any public parking space. Also, it offers shared mobility solutions for corporates. Their scooters are equipped with swappable batteries that can be exchanged at various company stations all around the city. Their mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices.

Provider of a platform for enterprise digital commerce and related services. The platform offers solutions for B2C, B2B, and B2X commerce, along with features like AI-driven shopping and agentic commerce. It provides tools for businesses, IT, e-commerce, and finance roles, supporting industries such as retail, fashion, food, telecom, automotive, and healthcare. The platform aims to unify touchpoints and drive revenue through various channels.

Manufacturer of intelligent robotic arms and autonomous mobile robot systems. These products integrate artificial intelligence with hardware to perform assembly, material handling, and inspection tasks. The systems utilize tactile sensing and vision-based perception to execute precise motion control in industrial environments. Robotic platforms include humanoid designs and articulated arms capable of autonomous navigation and manipulation. These technologies facilitate automated production processes by bridging data processing with physical mechanical action.

Brand of consumer products. It uses the direct-to-consumer approach to develop, construct, purchase, and expand brands. It manages and promotes companies across the marketplace, price comparison sites, search engines, and more. It creates, builds, buys, and scales consumer brands.

Online marketplace platform offering pre-used luxury watches. The product catalog includes vintage watches, sports watches, women's watches, racing watches, chronometers, and more of different colors and brands.

Provider of a digital experience platform for content management and delivery. The platform offers tools for creating, managing, and personalizing content across various digital channels. It facilitates content localization, AI-driven content suggestions, and performance analytics. The platform also provides integration capabilities with other business systems and applications.

Provider of banking-as-a-service platform offering digital banking and payment solutions. The platform enables businesses to embed financial services into their own products. Services include accounts, identification, cards, payments, and lending. The platform offers APIs designed for scalability and product customization.

Provider of tech-enabled freight forwarding services. Its platform enables multi-modal cargo transport and freight forwarding. It includes features like fulfillment and warehousing through its logistics partners, contract management and negotiation, online shipment booking and tracking, real-time quotations, documentation, customs clearance, and goods consolidation.

Automated investment platform for ETFs, equities, bonds, commodities, and real estate. Its features include tools for portfolio optimization, valuation, risk monitoring, and portfolio management. Its app is available across both Android and IOS platforms.

Tech enabled trucking services. The platform caters to the full truckload segment by providing a matching service between shippers and carriers through its technology platform. The platform allows carriers to find loads, and bid on shipments. It enables shippers to book trucks based on spot shipping and contract shipping to transport the goods. It allows users track the transportation in real time. Features include GPS tracking, shipment management, analytics, reporting, transport management, operations management, visualization, and more. The application is available on app store and play store.

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.

Online platform offering multi-category grocery products. Its product offerings include fresh fruits, dairy, vegan products & cooled drinks, snacks, and more. The company claims the products will be delivered within 10 minutes from the point of order. It also offers mobile applications for Android and iOS devices.

Cloud-based HRMS platform for SMBs. It provides features such as payroll administration, attendance and recruitment management, onboarding, performance monitoring. The features include SSL encryption and two-factor authentication based security for the data. The product is available on the subscription-based pricing plan.

Platform offering electric aircraft development and aviation services. It focuses on creating electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for regional air mobility. The platform shares details about aircraft technology, operations, and future mobility plans.

Deposit Solutions offers an open banking API solution. It provides an architectural platform that allows banks to gather retail deposits, list the savings offers on an open architecture platform, and allows retail banks to market savings products listed by other banks on the platform to the clients. It also allows banks to offer attractive third-party deposit products to their own customers through the existing accounts.

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.

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.

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.

Provider of branded rental accommodations. The company also provides co-living spaces. Additionally, it also provides furnished living spaces. Tenants can search & book accommodations on monthly rental plans via the online platform.

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.

Online retailer of clothing, shoes, sportswear, and accessories for women, men, and kids. It provides a large selection of diverse brands with classic cuts and models. The company offers a wide selection of sizes and colors in blouses, dresses, and t-shirts. It also carries spring, summer, autumn, and winter footwear.

Cloud-based process mining and execution management software. The company provides a platform for real-time data ingestion, process and task mining, planning and simulation, action flow management, and visual and daily management tools. Platform uses predictive capabilities to forecast process outcomes. It collects data by recording user activities through an app.

Provider of online platform for buying and selling used cars and dealership services. The platform also takes care of the transport and document handling.

Online B2B marketplace for used cars. Dealers can create an account to get access to exclusive & approved dealer vehicles. They can search for vehicles of their choice, get detailed vehicle descriptions & access to relevant vehicle information.

Manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic solutions, and industrial exoskeletons. The company offers prosthetic solutions designed to support user movement. Orthotic solutions provide support, correction, and pain relief. Exoskeletons are developed to make workplaces more ergonomic, minimizing physical strain and increasing productivity.

Developer of mRNA-based therapeutics against cancer and infectious diseases. It has developed RNAntibody to enable the expression of functional antibodies and antibody-like proteins from mRNA. The lead product includes CV9104, an investigational therapeutic vaccine to treat prostate cancer. The vaccine is injected into the skin to stimulate the body's immune system to destroy prostate cancer cells. The company's other product includes CV8102 for cutaneous myeloma and CV9202 used to treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Provider of meal recipe kits subscription service. It offers a grocery subscription service where customers receive a weekly box containing three to five easy-to-cook recipes created by professional chefs and nutritionists with instructions and related content. Its menu includes noodles, burgers, fried rice, and more. The mobile application is available for Android and iOS users.

Platform offering food ordering and delivery services. Its marketplace enables users to provide online food delivery services from restaurants and cafes. The platform provides services for the delivery of flowers, medicines, gifts, packages, and e-commerce.

Online retailer of apparel, shoes, and fashion accessories for consumers. It provides a selection of clothing, footwear, and related items. The business caters to individuals seeking various styles and trends. It offers products through its online platform.