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The Full List of 23 Unicorn Startups in Berlin (2026)

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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.

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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 Founded2021
FoundersGundbert Scherf, Niklas Köhler, Torsten Reil
Funding Amount€1.4B
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsLightspeed 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 Founded2013
FoundersMaximilian Tayenthal, Valentin Stalf
Funding Amount$1.7B
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsCoatue, 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 Founded2015
FoundersChristian Hecker, Marco Cancellieri, Thomas Pischke
Funding Amount$1.3B
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsSequoia 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 Founded2015
FoundersAmir Suissa, Daniel S. H. Kershaw, Dario Fazlic, Fabian Wesemann, Jonathan Seoane, Julian Teicke, Teodoro Martino
Funding Amount$1.7B
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsLightrock, 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 Founded2019
FoundersJan Oberhauser
Funding Amount$259.3M
Company SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsAutomattic, 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 Founded2013
FoundersPaolo Negri, Sascha Konietzke
Funding Amount$349.6M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsSapphire 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 Founded2016
FoundersErik Muttersbach, Fabian Heilemann, Ferry Heilemann, Michael Wax
Funding Amount$593.4M
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsG 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 Founded2009
FoundersJohannes Reck, Martin Sieber, Pascal Mathis, Tao Tao, Tobias Rein
Funding Amount$1.1B
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries F
Top InvestorsDeutsche 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 Founded2017
FoundersJochen Ziervogel, Mario Kohle, Viktor Wingert
Funding Amount€4.2B
Company SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsEuropean 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 Founded2020
FoundersChristoph F. Gamon, Jonas Diezun, Oliver Dlugosch, Shrestha Chowdhury, Tushar Ahluwalia
Funding Amount$1.1B
Company SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsFortress 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 StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedValuation
TIER Mobility logo TIER MobilityMobility2018$646.9M$2B
Autodoc logo AutodocMobility2008$2B
Choco logo ChocoMedia2018$336.3M$1.2B
Sennder logo SennderLogistics2015$340M$1.1B
Parloa logo ParloaAI2017$212M$1B
Omio logo OmioInfrastructure2013$596M$1B
Grover logo GroverHardware2015$2.3B$1B
OneFootball logo OneFootballMedia2008$442M$1B
Taxfix logo TaxfixFintech2016$330M$1B
Raisin logo RaisinFintech2012$304.9M$1B
Berlin Brands Group logo Berlin Brands GroupHardware2005$1B$1B
Infarm logo InfarmAgTech2013$604.5M$1B
SellerX logo SellerXMarketing2020$829.9M$1B

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