Participated · Series A · Mar 2026

Founded in 2021 as a spinout from the Fraunhofer Institute, Logistikbude has developed a Load Carrier Management System (LCMS) that consolidates data from WMS, TMS and ERP systems and supplements gaps via a native app, IoT sensors and AI-driven document processing. Its core technology uses artificial intelligence to automatically extract and post data from PDFs and Excel documents, automating manual reconciliation and bookkeeping tasks related to load carrier exchanges. The company serves customers including Nagel-Group and DACHSER and processes over 50 million load carriers per month. Since its 2023 seed round, Logistikbude has grown its team from 4 to 25 employees. With the new Series A capital, the company plans to scale the LCMS internationally and strengthen its leadership in the newly defined software category.

Participated · Seed · Jan 2026

AVES Reality develops AI models and procedural reconstruction algorithms that transform satellite and airborne image data into deterministic, physics-consistent 3D digital twins. These highly accurate virtual environments enable customers to train, simulate and validate autonomous systems before real-world deployment, addressing the lack of scalable, repeatable test settings. Through its cloud-based AVES-Launcher platform, simulations for new geographic areas can be generated in minutes instead of months, and the company already works with leading automotive OEMs on virtual validation of autonomous vehicles. AVES Reality is also collaborating with NVIDIA on reference workflows that supply structured synthetic data to world foundation models such as NVIDIA COSMOS, and it has demonstrated early use cases in smart-city traffic monitoring. Investors view the company as a key enabler at the intersection of geospatial AI, autonomy, simulation and world modeling. Capital from the latest seed round will be directed toward further technology development, scaling operations and expanding into new markets. Existing investors’ continued participation signals sustained confidence, although no revenue or user figures have been disclosed.

Participated · Seed · May 2025

3D Spark develops artificial-intelligence software that analyzes and optimizes manufacturing workflows, helping industrial producers cut costs, reduce material usage, and increase overall process transparency. The company’s solution has initially focused on additive manufacturing for the rail sector, but management plans to expand into additional verticals and traditional manufacturing methods. Its technology aims to deliver data-driven recommendations that enable more sustainable production decisions across global supply chains. Earlier this year the startup secured €2 million in seed financing, providing the capital to refine its product and grow its customer base. The newly completed invite-only community round adds a network of seasoned operators and researchers who will contribute deep industry expertise alongside fresh capital. With this support, 3D Spark intends to accelerate international expansion, including a launch in the United States, and to broaden its platform’s applicability beyond additive manufacturing. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Equity · Sep 2024

Quantum Optics Jena develops quantum-based solutions aimed at next-generation communication systems. The company is led by Kevin Füchsel and Oliver de Vries. In the reported deal, several investors committed capital to support the business. ELAS Technologies, Fraunhofer Technologie-Transfer Fonds and beteiligungsmanagement Thüringen (bm|t) had previously invested a seven-figure sum in the company. No operating metrics or specific financial use of proceeds were disclosed in the article. The transaction and company were covered in the DealMonitor roundup of DACH-region investments.

Participated · Equity · Sep 2023

volytica develops battery-health analytics that use field data and machine-learning algorithms to eliminate the need for physical lab tests and deliver lifecycle management, usage optimization, and risk/safety assessments. Its solutions target both e-mobility and stationary energy storage, enabling second-life, remarketing, and recycling by improving battery reliability and lifespan. The company emphasizes more than 10 years of experience and advanced data-analysis capabilities as the basis for its technology. volytica plans to use new capital to scale operations, refine its analytics platform, and expand into global markets. The company positions itself to play a central role in the electrification megatrend by supporting vehicles and large renewable-energy storage systems. No operating metrics were disclosed in the article.