THe TOP 25 of 2025
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Apollo Green Solutions
Business: Energy Market
Location: Cologne


Apollo Green Solutions
Apollo Green Solutions is a data management consulting firm specializing in the life sciences, healthcare, and energy sectors. They bridge the gap between technology and business, enabling organizations to leverage advanced data solutions while ensuring compliance and alignment with strategic objectives. Their services include energy management and ESG reporting, utilizing cloud and AI technologies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. Additionally, they offer Industry 4.0 and net-zero solutions to transform operations with sustainable practices. Apollo Green Solutions collaborates with a strong network of partners to deliver these services.
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ARQUE Systems GmbH
Business: Quantum technologies
Location: Aachen


ARQUE Systems GmbH
ARQUE Systems GmbH is a spin-off from Forschungszentrum Jülich and RWTH Aachen University, specializing in the development and commercialization of advanced quantum computing systems based on electron spins in silicon. Their patented, highly scalable qubit architecture addresses key challenges associated with scaling up quantum computers to achieve significant real-world advantages. The founding team combines decades of experience in semiconductor qubit technology, with backgrounds from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of Cambridge. ARQUE Systems aims to revolutionize the quantum computing hardware market by delivering superior quantum chip technology that offers robust qubit quality, high operation speed, and seamless integration with scalable on-chip cryogenic control electronics.
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BEEP! Technologies
Business: RetailTech
Location: Düsseldorf


BEEP! Technologies
BEEP! Technologies is a company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in modernizing the retail shopping experience through their innovative Scan & Go solution. Their app allows customers to scan and pay for items directly via their smartphones, reducing wait times and enhancing convenience. This technology not only improves customer satisfaction but also enables more efficient use of staff resources and has been shown to increase sales. BEEP! Technologies offers customizable features to meet specific business needs, seamless integration with existing POS systems, and dedicated customer support. They provide a free trial period for businesses to experience the benefits firsthand.
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ChemInnovation GmbH
Business: Chemistry & AI
Location: Münster


ChemInnovation GmbH
ChemInnovation GmbH mit Sitz in Münster entwickelt KI-gestützte Softwarelösungen für die chemische Industrie. Ihr Hauptprodukt METIS automatisiert die Analyse von GC-MS-Daten (Gaschromatographie-Massenspektrometrie) – vom Peak-Picking bis zur Substanzidentifikation. METIS ermöglicht eine schnelle und präzise Strukturaufklärung, auch unbekannter Substanzen, und ist mit gängigen GC-MS-Datenformaten kompatibel – unabhängig vom Hersteller des Analysegeräts. Ziel ist es, durch den Einsatz von Künstlicher Intelligenz Laborprozesse effizienter, kostengünstiger und zukunftsorientierter zu gestalten.
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comuneo
Business: GovTech
Location: Münster


comuneo
Comuneo is a digital platform for planning, managing and implementing municipal measures. It is aimed at cities, municipalities and public institutions and enables data-based management of municipal processes – from strategy development to concrete implementation and evaluation. Comuneo promotes transparent collaboration between administration, politics and the public and helps municipalities to work more efficiently and in a more targeted manner. The aim is to provide digital solutions for modern, sustainable and citizen-oriented local government. ​
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DNTOX GmbH
Business: Biotech
Location: Düsseldorf


DNTOX GmbH
DNTOX GmbH is a German bioanalytical testing laboratory specializing in animal-free screening of chemicals for their potential to disrupt human brain development, focusing on developmental neurotoxicity (DNT). Their in vitro testing battery utilizes human cell models and incorporates artificial intelligence-based chemical screening through proprietary software. DNTOX offers services in developmental neurotoxicity testing, adult neurotoxicity testing, and computational biology and bioinformatics.
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e-dress GmbH
Business: Fashion, Sustainability, Tech
Location: Bielefeld


e-dress GmbH
e-dress is a digital fashion rental and second-hand platform that provides women access to exclusive outfits for special occasions. Our business model combines fashion rental and second-hand sales with a focus on sustainability, flexibility, and convenience. With fully digital processes, smart logistics, and innovative solutions such as fit guides and virtual try-ons, we are redefining conscious fashion consumption. Our goal is to become the go-to destination for stylish outfits without the commitment of ownership.
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fr3n GmbH
Business: Media & Entertainment
Location: Münster


fr3n GmbH
We help communities create new value through web3.”
FR3N empowers communities, creators, and companies to build new digital economies using Web3 technology. Their tools support the creation of community-driven platforms, tokenized ecosystems, and decentralized engagement models, helping users unlock innovative forms of collaboration and value generation.
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Gizil GmbH
Business: Energy and Industry
Location: Düsseldorf


Gizil GmbH
Gizil GmbH advances industrial digitalization through Virtual Plant (VP), a revolutionary digital twin platform combining AI with point cloud data technology. This innovation democratizes advanced digital technologies, making sophisticated digital twin capabilities accessible and affordable for German industry. The solution particularly addresses the digitalization gap in traditional industrial sectors, strengthening global competitiveness through practical, agile implementation of Industry 4.0 principles.
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Greenlyte Carbon Technologies
Business: Direct Air Capture and eFuel production
Location: Essen


Greenlyte Carbon Technologies
Greenlyte Carbon Technologies develops scalable systems that convert air and renewable energy into synthetic fuels. Using renewable electricity, their process captures carbon and produces hydrogen at the same time – key ingredients for making fuels like e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuel. The technology is modular, energy-efficient, and designed to run where renewables are available. By making fossil-free fuels affordable and their production scalable, Greenlyte helps industries like aviation and shipping cut emissions at scale.
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LastBIM GmbH
Business: ConTech
Location: Essen


LastBIM GmbH
LastBIM digitizes the construction process from planning to execution. Our platform offers an easy way to manage building information efficiently and improve collaboration in construction projects – all in an open and vendor-neutral system.
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minimum energy GmbH
Business: Clean tech
Location: Cologne


minimum energy GmbH
Minimum provides a software solution for corporate decarbonization.
With our platform, companies can analyze, reduce, and report CO₂ emissions – automated, standards-compliant, and integrated into existing systems. Our goal: radically simplifying climate action.
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NaroIQ
Business: Financial services
Location: Düsseldorf


NaroIQ
NaroIQ empowers financial institutions and businesses to develop proprietary funds and ETFs through advanced digital fund services. The platform streamlines the complex process of fund creation and management, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enable efficient portfolio management and regulatory compliance. This innovation democratizes access to fund development while maintaining professional standards and operational excellence.
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ONE WARE
Business: Industrial Automation & AI
Location: Brakel


ONE WARE
ONE WARE revolutionizes industrial automation through ONE AI, an innovative platform engineered for efficient, cost-effective creation of customized AI models. The system enables seamless integration of artificial intelligence into existing industrial infrastructure without requiring specialized expertise. Through automatic adaptation to specific applications and hardware requirements, the platform achieves up to 1000x reduction in resource consumption compared to conventional universal AI models. The AI assistant guides users through development processes while supporting automated sensor data processing for legacy system modernization. Founded in 2024 in Ostwestfalen-Lippe by industry experts Leon Beier, Ali Durmaz, Hendrik Mennen, and Leo Wiegand, ONE WARE delivers ultra-efficient AI solutions for machine manufacturing, industrial electronics, and processing industries.
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paddy
Business: EdTech
Location: Bielefeld


paddy
DigitalErleben offers Paddy, a digital toolbox specifically designed for schools to make lessons more interactive and efficient. Paddy provides user-friendly AI tools, including automated feedback, personalized AI assistants and creative content that help teachers to modernize lessons and promote students’ media skills. Particular emphasis is placed on data protection compliance and easy integration into everyday school life.
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Qualimero.com
Business: Artificial Intelligence
Location: Düsseldorf


Qualimero.com
Qualimero.com delivers sophisticated AI workers designed to automate business processes and drive revenue growth through optimized workflows. The platform’s intelligent automation solutions enhance operational efficiency and productivity across various business functions.
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snap DISCOVERY
Business: Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
Location: Bochum


snap DISCOVERY
At snap DISCOVERY, we redefine digital interaction with our AI-powered Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), enabling users to control games and software using only their thoughts. By eliminating physical barriers, we create new possibilities for inclusion and empowerment. Our cutting-edge AI ensures real-time precision, making technology more accessible and intuitive. From gaming to assistive tech, we’re shaping a future where mind-driven control is the new standard.
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SpotmyEnergy
Business: Energy Management, Renewable Power Supply, Smart Metering
Location: Cologne


SpotmyEnergy
SpotmyEnergy integrates metering point operation and electricity trading to create an innovative network of flexible power consumers and PV power producers. The company develops and deploys smart meters alongside sophisticated optimization systems for energy consumption, production, and trading. This integrated solution enables customers to maintain complete control over their energy management through simple, accurate, and profitable tools. By replacing legacy analog infrastructure with digital solutions, SpotmyEnergy facilitates optimal energy resource management.
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Storyboarder.ai
Business: Film
Location: Dortmund


Storyboarder.ai
Storyboarder is your AI-powered co-creator for film, TV, and commercials. Generate complete, ready-to-shoot storyboards in minutes.
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Sunhat GmbH
Business: ESG Software
Location: Cologne


Sunhat GmbH
Sunhat GmbH provides an advanced AI-powered software solution for Enterprise ESG Teams, enabling automated generation of context-based, audit-proof content across various reporting frameworks including ESRS, EU Taxonomy, EcoVadis, and CDP. The platform streamlines sustainability reporting processes, automating data collection and response generation for multiple ESG reports, ratings, and questionnaires. This efficiency allows sustainability teams to focus on strategic initiatives while maintaining comprehensive compliance.
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Suplify
Business: Textile
Location: Essen


Suplify
Suplify operates as a pioneering digital marketplace connecting clothing brands with European textile manufacturers. The platform facilitates direct communication between brands and manufacturers through an integrated messaging system, streamlining the sourcing process for startups and SMEs. With 184 active manufacturers and 7,000 monthly buyer visits, Suplify enhances industry transparency and comparability, transforming traditional textile sourcing into an efficient, digital process. The platform’s focus on European manufacturing supports sustainable and localized production chains.
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Tentris
Business: AI / data infrastructure
Location: Herford


Tentris
TentrisDB revolutionizes data processing through innovative graph database technology, setting new standards in GDPR-compliant and explainable machine learning. The system achieves unprecedented efficiency with queries up to 1000x faster while reducing data processing costs by 90%. The company’s GraphRAG technology establishes a new benchmark in retrieval-augmented generation, cutting token costs by 97% and ensuring superior accuracy. Operating on a dual revenue model, TentrisDB delivers high-performance storage solutions while Tentris AI serves as an enterprise-grade backend for AI applications, providing unified knowledge management across fragmented corporate data landscapes.
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Valoon GmbH
Business: Construction
Location: Dortmund


Valoon GmbH
Valoon is the first chat for construction projects – simple, secure and directly in WhatsApp.Valoon brings all project participants together in a central, construction-specific chat that is directly integrated into WhatsApp. The aim is to digitize communication on the construction site, make information available more quickly and make collaboration more efficient.
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VitrofluidiX
Business: MedTech, Organ-on-a-Chip
Location: Cologne


VitrofluidiX
VitrofluidiX pioneers the first versatile Organ-on-a-Chip (OoC) platform that simulates human organ function without additional equipment requirements. The technology creates realistic organ-like environments for human cells, enabling more accurate drug testing and reducing reliance on animal trials. The solution combines innovative hardware with cloud-based software, featuring automated live recording and remote monitoring capabilities through microscope integration. Revenue generation follows a dual model: hardware distribution through direct sales or leasing, complemented by a subscription-based software service for continuous analysis and monitoring.
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Xaver
Business: Insurtech
Location: Cologne


Xaver
Xaver (xaver.com) offers banks and insurance companies the first Agentic AI workforce to increase sales efficiency by up to 65%. Xaver’s AI advisors operate fully compliant and autonomously in the highly regulated financial services sector – and accompany the entire sales journey: from customer activation to closing the sale to investment management. At the same time, they offer companies in the financial services sector the opportunity to save significant costs and tap into new markets by providing scalable financial advice that is available 24/7.