The Full List of 23 Unicorn Startups in Berlin (2026)
Berlin is home to 23 unicorn startups, establishing it as a major European tech hub. The city's ecosystem shows a strong focus on fintech and AI industries.
Among them, AI defense company Helsing reached a $14B valuation since its 2021 founding. Solar firm Enpal has also attracted significant capital, securing €4.2B in funding.
Below is the full list of 23 Berlin unicorn startups at this time.
Top 10 Most Valuable Berlin Unicorns
Helsing develops artificial intelligence software for defense applications to serve democratic nations. Their systems process real-time data from military sensors to create a unified operational picture and support critical decision-making.
| Valuation | $14B (Joined September 2023) |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Gundbert Scherf, Niklas Köhler, Torsten Reil |
| Funding Amount | €1.4B |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Lightspeed Venture Partners, Plural, Accel, BDT & MSD Partners, General Catalyst |
N26 builds a mobile-first bank that gives users full control over their finances directly from their smartphone. They are best known for a streamlined app that makes opening an account, sending money, and tracking spending simple and transparent.
| Valuation | $9.23B (Joined January 2019) |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Maximilian Tayenthal, Valentin Stalf |
| Funding Amount | $1.7B |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Coatue, Plug and Play, Battery Ventures, redalpine, Insight Partners |
Trade Republic built a mobile savings platform to give Europeans easy and secure access to capital markets. Through their app, users can invest in stocks, ETFs, and crypto with low or no commissions, simplifying long-term wealth creation.
| Valuation | $5.36B (Joined May 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Christian Hecker, Marco Cancellieri, Thomas Pischke |
| Funding Amount | $1.3B |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Sequoia Capital, TCV, Founders Fund, Creandum, Accel |
Wefox operates a digital insurance platform that connects insurance companies, brokers, businesses, and customers. Their technology creates a central marketplace for delivering and managing insurance solutions digitally.
| Valuation | $5B (Joined March 2019) |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Amir Suissa, Daniel S. H. Kershaw, Dario Fazlic, Fabian Wesemann, Jonathan Seoane, Julian Teicke, Teodoro Martino |
| Funding Amount | $1.7B |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Lightrock, Goldman Sachs, Speedinvest, Salesforce Ventures, Deutsche Bank |
n8n builds a workflow automation platform designed to connect disparate tools and services. They integrate AI capabilities directly into the automation process, allowing users to create more sophisticated and intelligent business workflows.
| Valuation | $3B (Joined October 2025) |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Jan Oberhauser |
| Funding Amount | $259.3M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Automattic, Highland Europe, Felicis, Sequoia Capital, Accel |
Contentful provides a composable content platform that helps teams manage and deliver digital experiences across any channel. Their API-first approach gives developers the flexibility to build custom websites and applications while allowing editors to manage content independently.
| Valuation | $3B (Joined July 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Paolo Negri, Sascha Konietzke |
| Funding Amount | $349.6M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Benchmark, General Catalyst, Tiger Global Management |
Forto builds a digital platform for freight forwarding that helps companies manage their global supply chains. Their technology gives businesses more visibility and control over their shipments, from quoting and booking to transport analytics.
| Valuation | $2.1B (Joined June 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Erik Muttersbach, Fabian Heilemann, Ferry Heilemann, Michael Wax |
| Funding Amount | $593.4M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | G Squared, Global Founders Capital, Northzone, Cherry Ventures, IRIS |
GetYourGuide created an online tourism platform that helps travelers find and book activities across the globe. Their marketplace connects people with local guides for unique experiences, from museum tickets to city walking tours.
| Valuation | $2B (Joined May 2019) |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Johannes Reck, Martin Sieber, Pascal Mathis, Tao Tao, Tobias Rein |
| Funding Amount | $1.1B |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Deutsche Bank, Temasek Holdings, Battery Ventures, BNP Paribas, Citi |
Enpal makes it easier for homeowners to switch to solar by offering photovoltaic systems through a leasing model. This allows customers to get a complete solar solution without the high upfront costs of purchasing.
| Valuation | $2B (Joined October 2021) |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Jochen Ziervogel, Mario Kohle, Viktor Wingert |
| Funding Amount | €4.2B |
| Company Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | European Investment Bank, Bank of America, Citi, TPG, BlackRock |
Razor Group operates as a global holding company that acquires and scales promising e-commerce brands. They specialize in identifying high-potential online merchants and integrating their products into a growing portfolio of consumer goods.
| Valuation | $2B |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Christoph F. Gamon, Jonas Diezun, Oliver Dlugosch, Shrestha Chowdhury, Tushar Ahluwalia |
| Funding Amount | $1.1B |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | Fortress Investment Group, L Catterton, 468 Capital, BlackRock, FJ Labs |
The Remaining 13 Unicorns Founded in Berlin
Berlin's biggest names are just one part of the picture. The next group of unicorns has raised nearly $8 billion combined, working in a wide range of fields from mobility to media.
Some of these companies are just getting started, while others have been growing for more than a decade. Here’s a look at the other unicorns that make Berlin’s startup scene so vibrant.
| Unicorn Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 TIER Mobility | Mobility | 2018 | $646.9M | $2B |
 Autodoc | Mobility | 2008 | — | $2B |
 Choco | Media | 2018 | $336.3M | $1.2B |
 Sennder | Logistics | 2015 | $340M | $1.1B |
 Parloa | AI | 2017 | $212M | $1B |
 Omio | Infrastructure | 2013 | $596M | $1B |
 Grover | Hardware | 2015 | $2.3B | $1B |
 OneFootball | Media | 2008 | $442M | $1B |
 Taxfix | Fintech | 2016 | $330M | $1B |
 Raisin | Fintech | 2012 | $304.9M | $1B |
 Berlin Brands Group | Hardware | 2005 | $1B | $1B |
 Infarm | AgTech | 2013 | $604.5M | $1B |
 SellerX | Marketing | 2020 | $829.9M | $1B |
