List of Funded Startups in Berlin For 2025

Berlin continues to solidify its position as Europe’s leading startup hub, ranking #14 globally in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025. With 20.7% ecosystem growth in 2025 and over $5.7 billion in total startup funding, the city remains Germany’s undisputed startup capital.

Our comprehensive database tracks the latest funding announcements from Berlin-based startups, updated weekly with verified company details and contact information. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or service provider, this resource provides actionable insights into Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystem.

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Recently Funded Berlin Startups

Below is our curated list of the most recently funded startups in Berlin. This data is sourced from Crunchbase, TechCrunch, and direct startup announcements, verified by our research team.

Berlin Startups at a Glance

• Number of Berlin startups in our database: 478
• Number of verified email addresses in our database: 668
• Number of social profiles in our database: 1,196
• Other data points stored: 6,740
• Total funding raised in 2024: $3,416,102,375
  • Seed: $239,871,193
  • Series A: $500,765,544
  • Series B: $315,451,957
  • Series C: $198,014,530
  • Other funding*: $813,183,503
• Total funding raised in 2025: $357,905,242

*Other funding includes private equity, debt financing, and various other types of capital.

Berlin Startup Ecosystem Overview

Why Berlin Leads European Startups

Berlin has established itself as Germany’s startup capital with approximately 500 companies founded each year. The city’s ecosystem has grown 20.7% in 2025, attracting entrepreneurs and innovators from across the globe. Here’s what makes Berlin exceptional:

1. Diverse Funding Landscape
Berlin attracts strong local and international venture capital with firms like Earlybird, Project A, and HV Capital actively investing in the ecosystem. The city secured 89% of Germany’s FinTech investments in 2024, totaling $508 million across 31 funding rounds.

2. Global Talent Pool
Berlin attracts a diverse international workforce, offering startups access to multilingual talent, varied perspectives, and specialized skills. The city’s relatively lower cost of living compared to London or Paris makes it attractive for ambitious entrepreneurs. Around 90,000 people are currently employed in Berlin startups.

3. Sector Diversity
Unlike single-sector hubs, Berlin excels across multiple verticals: FinTech, AI/ML, CleanTech, HealthTech, and E-Commerce. Explore funded startups across different sectors.

4. Government and University Support
The Berlin Startup Unit provides political framework support, while initiatives like Science & Startups Berlin connect founders with 1,700 mentors and 130,000 potential co-founders across leading universities.

5. Strategic Location
As the gateway between Western and Eastern Europe, Berlin offers access to both established Western European markets and high-growth Eastern European opportunities. Compare with other European startup hubs: UK startups, France startups, and Netherlands startups.

Funding Trends by Round Type

Understanding Berlin’s funding patterns helps investors identify opportunities and founders benchmark their fundraising strategies against the market.

Seed Stage Activity

Seed-stage startups raised $239.9 million in 2023, with continued strong momentum in 2024-2025. Berlin’s seed stage benefits from active angel investors and early-stage VCs willing to back first-time founders. Discover more seed-funded startups across Europe.

Top seed-funded sectors in 2025:

• AI & Machine Learning
• Climate Tech & Sustainability
• FinTech & Embedded Finance
• B2B SaaS
• HealthTech & Digital Health

Series A & B Rounds

Mid-stage funding remains robust in Berlin, particularly for companies demonstrating strong product-market fit and international expansion potential. Series A deals totaled $500.8 million in 2023, while Series B rounds added another $315.5 million. Browse our Series A startups database and Series B startups for detailed insights.

Notable mid-stage investments:

• n8n – $180M Series C (workflow automation)
• Helsing – $694M Series D (AI defense)
• Parloa – $120M Series C (conversational AI)
• Payrails – $32M Series A (payment infrastructure)

Compare with other German cities: Munich startups and Hamburg startups to see regional differences.

Late-Stage and Growth Capital

Berlin unicorns and late-stage companies continue attracting significant capital. Series C+ rounds and venture financing totaled $198 million in 2023, with companies like Wefox, CarOnSale, and AMBOSS securing major rounds. Explore Series C startups and beyond.

Key Sectors and Industries

FinTech: Berlin’s Digital Finance Hub

Berlin captured 89% of Germany’s FinTech investments in 2024, cementing its position as the country’s financial technology capital. Companies like N26, Solarisbank, and Pliant have redefined digital banking and corporate finance across Europe. Explore our complete list of FinTech startups.

Notable 2025 FinTech funding announcements:

• Solaris: $146.7M (February 2025) – Banking-as-a-Service platform
• Upvest: $104.6M (December 2024) – Investment infrastructure following Deutsche Bank partnership
• Payrails: $32M Series A – Payment orchestration
• Pliant: $40M Series B – Corporate credit cards

The annual FIBE conference brings together Berlin’s FinTech ecosystem with top banking and investment leaders.

AI & DeepTech Innovation

Berlin’s AI ecosystem gained momentum after the September 2024 WELT AI Summit brought startups and policymakers together. AI NATION (formerly K.I.E.Z.) leads entrepreneurship support for AI startups. See more AI-powered startups in our database.

Leading AI startups:

• Helsing – AI defense technology (unicorn)
• SynthFlow AI – $20M Series A for AI voice agents
• Baobab – $13.7M Series A for AI-powered analytics
• MOTOR AI – $20M for automotive AI
• Mercanis – $19.9M Series A for AI supply chain

Samsung’s September 2024 launch of an AI-powered home appliance experience zone in Berlin signals growing corporate interest in the city’s AI capabilities.

CleanTech & Sustainability

Berlin leads European CleanTech innovation with dedicated support through the A² Accelerator at Adlershof technology park. The city connects energy sector startups with established companies and government organizations. Check out CleanTech startups transforming sustainability.

Major CleanTech funding rounds:

• Enpal: $1.5B (October 2024) – Solar energy solutions
• Bees & Bears: $500M (January 2025) – Climate finance
• Enpal: $120.8M (April 2025) – Solar expansion
• Ostrom: $22.9M Series B – Green energy provider
• trawa: $27.2M Series A – Energy management platform

Siemens’ announced $4.7 billion smart city regeneration project in Berlin serves as a global blueprint for urban development and industrial transformation.

HealthTech & BioTech

Berlin’s HealthTech sector benefits from world-class medical research institutions and a focus on digital health innovation. Companies are building telemedicine platforms, AI diagnostics, and mental health solutions. Browse HealthTech startups across Europe.

Notable HealthTech companies:

• AMBOSS – $259M total funding for medical education
• voize – $49.9M Series A for AI medical documentation
• Captain T Cell – $23.2M for cancer immunotherapy
• roclub – $10M Series A for healthcare connectivity
• HelloBetter – Digital mental health platform

E-Commerce & Consumer Tech

Berlin’s creative culture fuels innovation in consumer-facing startups, from D2C brands to marketplace platforms. Companies like HelloFresh and Zalando pioneered the space, with new entrants focusing on vertical markets. Explore E-Commerce startups.

Recent consumer tech funding:

• KoRo – Direct-to-consumer food brand
• Brandback – $7.4M for circular retail marketplace
• telli – $3.6M for retail marketplace
• Saint Sass – $4.9M for fashion brand

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✅ Complete funding history and investor details
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Resources for Berlin Startup Ecosystem

Incubators & Accelerators

• Science & Startups Berlin – University-backed incubator with 1,700 mentors
• A² Accelerator – CleanTech and energy focus at Adlershof
• Project A – Operational VC and accelerator
• Factory Berlin – Coworking and community for tech startups
• Techstars Berlin – Global accelerator program

Networking & Events

• Berlin Partner – Official economic development agency
• FIBE – Annual FinTech conference
• WELT AI Summit – AI policy and innovation
• TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin – International startup conference
• Berlin Startup Night – Monthly founder meetups

News & Media

Stay informed about the latest Berlin startup news:

• TechCrunch – Global tech and startup news
• EU-Startups – European startup coverage
• Sifted – European tech journalism by Financial Times
• Berlin Valley – Local startup news and insights
• deutsche-startups.de – German startup media

Government Support

• Berlin Startup Unit – Policy framework and support
• Investiere in Berlin – Investment promotion
• German Federal Startup Strategy – National startup initiatives

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