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The 29 Fastest Growing Startups from Dortmund

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In terms of entrepreneurship and business, Dortmund has evolved into one of the top emerging hubs in the world.

Hundreds of startup companies have been founded there in the last years, many of which are enjoying incredible success.

We've compiled a list with the 29 most successful ones.


29 Startups in Dortmund

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1) Volterion

1) Volterion

Redox-Flow-Batteries are developed and manufactured by Volterion for household and commercial storage applications.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $16,180,000

You can find their website here.

2) Temicon

2) Temicon

Temicon is a micro- and nanostructured film, component, and functional surface manufacturer.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $3,742,239

You can find their website here.

3) Wunschfutter

3) Wunschfutter

Wunschfutter is a European pioneer in custom-made dog food for both B2C and B2B customers. In the retail and direct business sectors, there is no doubt about who is leading the way in terms of innovation.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50
  • Funding amount: $4,387,464

You can find their website here.

4) MukoCell

4) MukoCell

MukoCell is a German pharmaceutical business with headquarters in Dortmund.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10
  • Funding amount: $3,067,552

You can find their website here.

5) Micronit

5) Micronit

Micronit is a technological service company that specializes in micro and nanotechnology.

Details of the startup:

  • Funding amount: $1,802,685

You can find their website here.

6) Comnovo

6) Comnovo

In the field of wireless systems, Comnovo provides cutting-edge hardware solutions and services.

Details of the startup:

  • Funding amount: $56,567

You can find their website here.

7) Protel

7) Protel

Since 1994, Protel has provided bespoke software solutions for perfect hotel administration.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

8) Adesso

8) Adesso

Adesso is a German-based IT firm that specializes in consulting and software development.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

You can find their website here.

9) Swyx

9) Swyx

Swyx creates software-based communication solutions tailored to the needs of medium-sized businesses.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 101-250

You can find their website here.

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10) Signal Iduna

10) Signal Iduna

The Signal Iduna Group offers private and commercial insurance, as well as capital formation and banking services.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 10001

You can find their website here.

11) W Ventures

11) W Ventures

W Ventures is a venture design and venture finance firm based in Berlin.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

12) Raith

12) Raith

Raith is a company that makes lithography systems for nano- and microfabrication using electron and ion beams.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

13) WILO

13) WILO

Pumps and pump systems for building services are manufactured by WILO.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 5001-10000

You can find their website here.

14) GastroHero

14) GastroHero

GastroHero is a retailer of restaurant and kitchen equipment and appliances.

You can find their website here.

15) jCatalog Software

15) jCatalog Software

jCatalog Software is a software company that specializes in product information management and dissemination.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 101-250

You can find their website here.

16) Materna

16) Materna

Materna is a major IT consulting firm in the field of information and communication technology.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1001-5000

You can find their website here.

17) BIG direkt gesund

17) BIG direkt gesund

In Germany, BIG direkt gesund is a direct health insurance fund.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

18) Lemonbeat

18) Lemonbeat

Lemonbeat is the inventor of a unique and universal communication system.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

19) Otris Software

19) Otris Software

Otris Software is a renowned provider of contract management, investment portfolio management, and data security software.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 51-100

You can find their website here.

20) Sumax

20) Sumax

As an SEO agency, we ensure that the online presence of your website is maintained throughout time by combining engagement, experience, and expertise.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

21) ABP Induction

21) ABP Induction

ABP Induction is a renowned induction furnace and heating system manufacturer.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

22) Ritter Starkstromtechnik

22) Ritter Starkstromtechnik

Ritter Starkstromtechnik is a provider of electrical engineering and industrial electronics services.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 251-500

You can find their website here.

23) Aspirantic

23) Aspirantic

Hiring service that uses artificial intelligence to scan the web for technical talent and rate their abilities.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 1-10

You can find their website here.

24) MOESCHTER GROUP

24) MOESCHTER GROUP

DOTHERM is the group's nucleus, having been founded in 1992 with the goal of developing a unique set of solutions.

You can find their website here.

25) Materna TMT

25) Materna TMT

Materna TMT provides solutions that make learning enjoyable for students and make working for suppliers easier.

You can find their website here.

26) Ahd

26) Ahd

In the private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid scenarios, Ahd manages your IT with modular and transparent services.

You can find their website here.

27) Janzhoff Aufzüge

27) Janzhoff Aufzüge

Individual elevators are manufactured by Janzhoff Aufzüge.

You can find their website here.

28) Reknova

28) Reknova

In Turkey, Reknova is a full-service web design, development, and internet marketing agency.

Details of the startup:

  • Number of employees: 11-50

You can find their website here.

29) Industrial Data Space

29) Industrial Data Space

Industrial Data Space is a peer-to-peer network and virtual data space that enables secure data interchange and simple data connection.

You can find their website here.

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