1) Celonis
Celonis is an innovative, fast-growing software company that develops enterprise software solutions for improving business performance through better process execution.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $13.00B (June 2018)
- City: Munich
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Alexander Rinke, Bastian Nominacher, Martin Klenk
- Industries: Analytics, Business Intelligence, SaaS, Software
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $1,367.50M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
2) N26
N26 is an online bank that offers mobile banking to customers within the European Union.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $9.23B (January 2019)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Maximilian Tayenthal, Valentin Stalf
- Industries: Banking, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $1,722.36M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 22
You can find their website here.
3) Personio
Personio is a cloud-based HR management and recruiting platform that empowers employers with the tools they need to attract, track, and build effective teams.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $8.50B (January 2021)
- City: Munich
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Arseniy Vershinin, Hanno Renner, Ignaz Forstmeier, Ignaz Forstmeier, Roman Schumacher
- Industries: Employment, Human Resources, Recruiting, SaaS
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $524.83M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 20
You can find their website here.
4) Trade Republic
Trade Republic empowers millions of Europeans for wealth creation through easy, secure & free access to financial markets.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $5.36B (May 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Christian Hecker, Marco Cancellieri, Thomas Pischke
- Industries: Cryptocurrency, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile, Trading Platform
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $986.88M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 9
You can find their website here.
5) Flink
Flink is an online startup that offers grocery deliveries in ten minutes.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $5.00B (December 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2021
- Founders: Christoph Cordes, Julian Dames, Nikolas Bullwinkel, Oliver Merkel, Saad Saeed
- Industries: E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Grocery
- Number of employees: 5,000-10,000
- Funding: $1,042.00M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
6) wefox
Wefox is the world’s first digital insurance company—combining technology and human expertise to give customers a better way to manage, track, and pay for their insurance.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $4.50B (March 2019)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Dario Fazlic, Fabian Wesemann, Jonathan Seoane, Julian Teicke, Teodoro Martino
- Industries: FinTech, Insurance, InsurTech, Software
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $924.31M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 38
You can find their website here.
7) Otto Bock HealthCare
Ottobock is a global manufacturer of advanced prosthetic and orthotic medical devices for people with mobility challenges.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.52B (June 2017)
- City: Duderstadt
- Started in: 1919
- Founders: Otto Bock
- Industries: Health Care, Medical Device
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $815.49M
- Funding rounds: 2
- Number of investors: 2
You can find their website here.
8) Gorillas
Gorillas is an on-demand grocery and household items delivery service that allows customers to order online from local, independent merchants.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.10B (March 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Jörg Kattner, Kağan Sümer, Ronny Shibley, Ugur Samut
- Industries: Delivery, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Grocery
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $1,335.46M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
9) FlixMobility
FlixBus is an online platform that combines a great experience with premium tech and effective IT systems.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.00B (July 2019)
- City: Munich
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Andre Schwammlein, Daniel Krauss, Jochen Engert
- Industries: E-Commerce, Public Transportation, Transportation, Travel
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $1,211.00M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 16
You can find their website here.
10) Contentful
Contentful offers a headless content management system that helps organizations deliver content across channels.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $3.00B (July 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Paolo Negri, Sascha Konietzke
- Industries: Cloud Computing, Content, Developer Tools, SaaS
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $331.00M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 18
You can find their website here.
11) NuCom Group
NuCom is an agency that provides a combination of services to its clients. These are content, commerce, and operational excellence.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.20B (February 2018)
- City: Unterfoehring
- Started in: 2016
- Industries: Consumer, E-Commerce, Lifestyle
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $550M
- Funding rounds: 1
- Number of investors: 1
You can find their website here.
12) Forto
Forto is an online platform for freight forwarding.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.10B (June 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Erik Muttersbach, Fabian Heilemann, Ferry Heilemann, Michael Wax
- Industries: Freight Service, Logistics, Shipping, Software, Supply Chain Management
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $365.83M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
13) Tier
TIER Mobility is a micro-mobility company that provides sustainable ride-sharing solutions to its customers.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $2.00B (October 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Julian Blessin, Lawrence Leuschner, Matthias Laug
- Industries: Electric Vehicle, GreenTech, Ride Sharing, Transportation
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $667.38M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
14) Volocopter
Volocopter is an urban air mobility company that creates environmentally friendly air taxis.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.87B (March 2022)
- State: Baden-Wurttemberg
- City: Bruchsal
- Started in: 2011
- Founders: Alexander Zosel, Stephan Wolf
- Industries: Aerospace, Air Transportation, Drones, Robotics, Transportation
- Number of employees: 501-1000
- Funding: $780.58M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 26
You can find their website here.
15) solarisBank
Solarisbank is a Banking-as-a-Service platform that enables other companies to offer their own financial services via APIs.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.65B (July 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Andreas Bittner, Marko Wenthin
- Industries: Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, Information Technology
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $402.46M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 21
You can find their website here.
16) Scalable Capital
Scalable Capital is on its way to becoming Europe’s leading digital investment platform.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.40B (June 2021)
- City: Munich
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Adam French, Erik Podzuweit, Florian Prucker, Manuela Rabener, Patrick Poschl, Simon Miller, Stefan Mittnik
- Industries: Asset Management, Financial Services, FinTech
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $314.28M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 10
You can find their website here.
17) Choco
Our goal is to create a sustainable food system.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.20B (April 2022)
- State: Berlin
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Daniel Khachab, Julian Hammer, Rogério Da Silva Yokomizo
- Industries: Apps, Food and Beverage, Marketing, Restaurants
- Number of employees: 251-500
- Funding: $309.81M
- Funding rounds: 6
- Number of investors: 13
You can find their website here.
18) Staffbase
Staffbase provides an internal communications platform with improved access to company information and digital workplace tools.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (March 2022)
- State: Sachsen
- City: Chemnitz
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Frank Wolf, Lutz Gerlach, Martin Bohringer
- Industries: Business Information Systems, Collaboration, Human Resources, Private Social Networking, Virtual Workforce
- Number of employees: 501-1000
- Funding: $307.08M
- Funding rounds: 7
- Number of investors: 6
You can find their website here.
19) Sennder
sennder is a digital freight-forwarding company that empowers commercial shippers to get their goods where they need to go, faster.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (January 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: David Nothacker, Julius Koehler, Nicolaus Schefenacker
- Industries: Freight Service, Industrial Automation, Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chain Management
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $310.02M
- Funding rounds: 9
- Number of investors: 20
You can find their website here.
20) Enpal
Enpal is a photovoltaics leasing firm that provides solar power systems for homeowners with no money upfront.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (October 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Jochen Ziervogel, Mario Kohle, Viktor Wingert
- Industries: Energy, Environmental Consulting, Renewable Energy, Solar
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $750.37M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 24
You can find their website here.
21) GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide is the world’s leading online marketplace for booking tours, activities, and attractions.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.10B (May 2019)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2009
- Founders: Johannes Reck, Martin Sieber, Tao Tao, Tobias Rein
- Industries: Consumer Reviews, E-Commerce, Hospitality, Recreation, Tourism, Travel
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $884.79M
- Funding rounds: 12
- Number of investors: 35
You can find their website here.
22) Worldcoin
Worldcoin is a new global digital currency that will be launched by giving every human on the planet a free share.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (June 2021)
- State: Berlin
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2019
- Founders: Alex Blania
- Industries: Cryptocurrency
- Number of employees: 101-250
- Funding: $125.00M
- Funding rounds: 2
- Number of investors: 19
You can find their website here.
23) Taxfix
Taxfix is an app that simplifies complex tax filing systems by presenting the user with a chat-like interface that only asks relevant questions.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (April 2022)
- State: Berlin
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2016
- Founders: Lino Teuteberg, Mathis Buchi
- Industries: Accounting, Apps, Software
- Number of employees: 501-1000
- Funding: $330.00M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.
24) Grover
Grover is an online subscription platform for renting out tech products.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (April 2022)
- State: Berlin
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Michael Cassau
- Industries: Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Rental, Subscription Service
- Number of employees: 251-500
- Funding: $2,286.88M
- Funding rounds: 18
- Number of investors: 30
You can find their website here.
25) Agile Robots
Agile Robots is a developer of intelligent robot systems and a provider of application development services.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (September 2021)
- City: Munich
- Started in: 2018
- Founders: Peter Meusel, Zhaopeng Chen
- Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Automation, Robotics
- Number of employees: 50-100
- Funding: $350.00M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
26) Omio
Omio offers a multi-mode price comparison tool allowing travelers to find the best prices among airlines, trains, buses, and rental cars.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (October 2018)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Naren Shaam
- Industries: Internet, Search Engine, Travel, Travel Accommodations
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $396.00M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 26
You can find their website here.
27) Razor
Razor Group is a global consumer holding company that partners with e-commerce merchants to acquire and scale brands.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (November 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Christoph F. Gamon, Jonas Diezun, Oliver Dlugosch, Shrestha Chowdhury, Tushar Ahluwalia
- Industries: Brand Marketing, Business Development, E-Commerce, Internet, Retail
- Number of employees: 100-250
- Funding: $558.71M
- Funding rounds: 8
- Number of investors: 12
You can find their website here.
28) InFarm
Infarm builds and distributes efficient vertical farms throughout cities.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (December 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2013
- Founders: Erez Galonska, Guy Galonska, Osnat Michaeli
- Industries: Agriculture, AgTech, Internet of Things, Machine Learning
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $601.59M
- Funding rounds: 10
- Number of investors: 22
You can find their website here.
29) SellerX
SellerX buys and builds Amazon businesses, helping entrepreneurs realise the next stage of their businesses, and their lives.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (December 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2020
- Founders: Malte Horeyseck, Philipp Triebel
- Industries: Brand Marketing, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce
- Number of employees: 250-500
- Funding: $766.70M
- Funding rounds: 5
- Number of investors: 15
You can find their website here.
30) Berlin Brands Group
Berlin Brands Group is a vertically integrated retailer of audio and lighting, home and living, and consumer electronics.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (September 2021)
- City: Berlin
- Started in: 2005
- Founders: Peter Chaljawski
- Industries: Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Retail
- Number of employees: 500-1,000
- Funding: $938.71M
- Funding rounds: 3
- Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.