About Planet A
Planet A is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. It is primarily based out of Hamburg, Germany. As of Jun 2026, Planet A is an active investor, having invested in 28 companies, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Germany based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Environment Tech to Enterprise Applications and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Gigaton Overall, Planet A portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 1 acquisition, namely Dance and Podero. A lot of funds co-invest with Planet A, with names like HTGF sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Planet A has team of 14 people including 7 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 1 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Soonicorns
Planet A's List of Top Investments
Planet A has a portfolio of 28 companies. Their most notable investments are in Podero and Good Carbon.Their portfolio spans across Germany, United Kingdom, Austria and 7 more locations. They have invested in Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications, Transportation and Logistics Tech and 19 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Planet A:1. Dance
Provider of subscription based electric bicycle rental services. The platform enables users to rent bicycles on a subscription basis by providing details like rental period, bicycle model, and more. It offers features like a mobile application for the user to manage and track their ride details in real-time, maintenance services, and more.
Key facts about Dance
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $86.1M
- Employee Count: 1,178 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: TriplePoint Capital, HV Capital and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. INERATEC
Provider of chemical reactor technology to converts gases into liquid fuels. It develops multiple conversion processes, such as gas-to-liquid technology that can convert associated natural gas, flared gas, and renewable gas into synthetic hydrocarbons and fuels, power-to-gas technology that can convert hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide into synthetic natural gas, and power-to-liquid technology that converts renewable electricity and carbon dioxide into liquid, fuels, and chemical feedstocks.
Key facts about INERATEC
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $149M
- Employee Count: 143 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Samsung Venture Investment, Honda Xcelerator Ventures and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jan 29, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Hived
Provider of parcel delivery service. The platform enables users to provide delivery services for individuals and businesses. It provides same-day, next-day, and two-day delivery services. It also enables users to book, and track parcels in real-time. Senders can create manual deliveries, print labels, and track shipments through the platform.
Key facts about Hived
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $56.8M
- Employee Count: 194 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Rocketship, Marunouchi Innovation Partners and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 03, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Optiml
Provider of real estate decision intelligence software. This software empowers asset managers, investors, and consultancies to create and optimize cost-effective, low-carbon strategies for real estate assets. It facilitates end-to-end asset and portfolio management, enabling users to meet regulatory requirements and improve asset value. The platform integrates with existing systems, utilizes optimization algorithms and energy simulations, and provides actionable insights to support faster, better decision-making. It streamlines workflows, aligns stakeholders, and simplifies processes such as capital expenditure budgeting. The software offers scalable integration with various tools and platforms, ensuring compliance and security.
Key facts about Optiml
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $15.1M
- Employee Count: 28 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Innovation Endeavors, Planet A and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 17, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. GA Drilling
Developer of downhole anchoring and drive systems for drilling applications. The company focuses on technology for deep geothermal drilling, oil, and gas industries. It offers solutions for large energy consumers and geothermal developers. The company's technology aims to improve drilling speed, safety, and depth capabilities.
Key facts about GA Drilling
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Bratislava (Slovakia)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $112M
- Employee Count: 85 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Lead Ventures, Pro Partners and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 23, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Planet A's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Planet A has invested in 28 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 10 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Gigaton and most recent follow-on round was in Optiml.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2025 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
2024 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2023 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Planet A's Investments by Stage
Planet A has made 13 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $6.05M, 11 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $17.3M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $12.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 13 |
Series A | 11 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Planet A's Investments by Sector
Planet A has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Sustainability Tech, Environment Tech, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and Chemicals and Materials Tech. Notably, it has invested in 22 Tech companies, 20 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 6 Software companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Sustainability Tech | 13 |
Environment Tech | 9 |
Enterprise Applications | 6 |
High Tech | 6 |
Chemicals and Materials Tech | 3 |
Others | 29 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Planet A's Investments by Geography
Planet A has made most investments in Germany (11), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 6 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Germany | 11 |
United Kingdom | 6 |
Austria | 1 |
Belgium | 1 |
Finland | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Planet A's recent investments
Planet A has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Gigaton and Optiml are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Planet A:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 03, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series A | 2891 | [+5] | |
Feb 17, 2026 | Switzerland | Series A | 5406 | [+2] | |
Jan 19, 2026 | Germany | Series A | 6721 | [+10] | |
Dec 03, 2025 | France | Series B | 3980 | [+7] | |
Oct 23, 2025 | United Kingdom | Series A | 1326 | [+4] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Planet A's Portfolio
1 of Planet A's portfolio company became public - Podero.Here are Planet A's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | Feb 06, 2025 | Seed | 7060 |
Acquired companies in Planet A's Portfolio
1 company from Planet A's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Dance in May 2026 by Swapfiets for $*****.Here are Planet A's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20, 2026 | - | - | 4380 |
Team profile of Planet A
Planet A has a team of 14 members including 7 Partners and 5 Principals located in Germany, Switzerland and 1 more location. Planet A's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Planet A:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Berlin | - | ||
Partner | Berlin | |||
Partner | Cape Town | - | ||
Partner | Germany | - | ||
Partner | Zurich | - | ||
Partner | Hamburg | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Principal | Cologne | - | - | |
Principal | Berlin | - | ||
Principal | Hamburg | - | - | |
Principal | Hamburg | - |
Co-investors of Planet A
Over the past 5 years, 174 investors have co-invested in Planet A's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Planet A: Europa, Blue Impact and 24 others have invested in rounds before Planet A. There are 2 companies where Europa has invested before Planet A and 2 companies where Blue Impact has invested before Planet A.
- Top Co-investors of Planet A: 99 investors entered a company along with Planet A. These include investors like HTGF (2 companies).
- Invested after Planet A: A total of 49 investors have invested in Planet A's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include EIC Fund (2 companies), Honda Xcelerator Ventures (1 company) and Bmuv (1 company).
Recent News related to Planet A
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Gigaton Raises $26M in Series A FundingFinSMEs•Jun 03, 2026•Planet A, Plural, Clean Growth Fund, 2150.VC and 7 others
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one.five: Hamburg-based AI packaging startup receives 14 million eurosTrending Topics•Jan 19, 2026•GGF, Hans-Riegel-Stiftung, WEPA, SymbiaVC and 14 others
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ECAIR Secures €11M to Boost Solar Energy and RenovationsStartup Rise EU•Dec 05, 2025•Planet A, Ecair
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Mondra Secures £10M To Expand AI Supply Chain Platform Across EuropeStartup Rise EU•Oct 23, 2025•Planet A, MONDRAGON Corporation, AlbionVC, Swisscom and 6 others
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Makersite secures €60M to boost product sustainabilityEU-Startups•Jul 22, 2025•Makersite, Lightrock, Partech Partners, SE Ventures and 4 others
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UK logistics firm Hived secures $42M Series B to expand its electric delivery network beyond London.electrive.com•Jul 09, 2025•Elemental Impact, Future Back Ventures, Marunouchi Innovation Partners, Planet A and 4 others
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London-based Hived raises millions to grow all-electric networkFashion Network•Jul 07, 2025•Hived, NordicNinja, Wright Express, Marunouchi Innovation Partners and 6 others
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C1 Green Chemicals lands $21.6M in fresh capital for green ...Biofuels Digest•Apr 01, 2025•Carbon One, denkapparat, Planet A, Maersk and 1 other
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Podero’s €5.5 Million Seed Financing RoundGlobal Legal Chronicle•Mar 24, 2025•Endress+Hauser, Dorda, Planet A, Podero
