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Freiburg's startup scene is marked by a strong focus on deep tech and research-heavy industries. The city is home to a diverse group of companies attracting serious investment.
For example, the enterprise software company Jedox has raised $140.6 million. Meanwhile, newcomer Black Forest Labs secured €28 million in seed funding for its AI models in its first year.
Below is our list of 50 Freiburg startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Black Forest Labs builds advanced generative AI models for creating highly realistic images and videos. The company's research emphasizes broad accessibility and transparency, with a goal of releasing open models for everyone.
Jedox develops a flexible Enterprise Performance Management platform for planning, analysis, and reporting across finance, sales, and other departments. Their integrated software unifies data into a single cloud-based solution, helping teams make smarter decisions faster.
constellr builds a space-based monitoring system that delivers high-precision thermal data for the agricultural sector. Their imaging technology allows farmers to precisely measure crop health and water levels, leading to more sustainable and efficient land use.
CorTec develops and manufactures active implant systems and components that enable communication with the brain. Their technology supports researchers and clinicians in exploring brain function and developing new therapies for neurological disorders.
Carbonfuture has built a trust infrastructure for durable carbon removal, offering a fully digital platform to track and verify high-quality credits. Their system connects carbon removal suppliers with buyers, providing the transparency needed to scale the market effectively.
NexWafe manufactures high-efficiency silicon wafers for the global solar industry. Their proprietary process creates greener and more cost-effective wafers for solar cell producers.
Eleva develops novel biological therapies using a proprietary production platform that relies on moss. This unique approach, called bryotechnology, allows them to produce complex therapeutic proteins that are difficult to manufacture with traditional systems.
Nero Materials developed a methane pyrolysis process that produces clean hydrogen without direct CO2 emissions. The company’s technology simultaneously generates high-quality carbon nanospheres, creating a more economically viable pathway for industries to access clean energy.
Recyda provides a software solution that enables companies to manage their packaging data and assess its recyclability internationally. The platform helps businesses calculate Extended Producer Responsibility fees and navigate complex compliance regulations.
BioCopy developed a patented technique that replicates biomolecules, functioning much like a biological photocopier. Their technology enables high-throughput screening of molecular interactions for use in diagnostics and research.
Our top picks offer just a glimpse into the city's startup community. Founders are building companies across fields like healthcare and AI, and have raised over €68 million to grow their ideas.
The full list includes companies at every stage, from brand new ventures to established local names. Here are the other startups shaping Freiburg's future.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2016 | €39.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Biotech | 2014 | €4.1M | Series A | |
| Biotech | 2020 | €9M | Grant | |
| AI | 2019 | €1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Hardware | 2017 | €3M | Seed | |
| Design | 2018 | €4M | Venture Round | |
| Healthcare | 2020 | €2.5M | Grant | |
| Manufacturing | 2019 | €3.7M | Grant | |
| Security | 2021 | €400k | Seed | |
| Marketing | 2021 | $250k | Seed | |
| Environment | 2009 | €351.8k | Grant | |
| Energy | 2008 | €506k | Grant | |
| Travel | 1998 | — | — | |
| Marketing | 1995 | — | — | |
| Mobility | 2016 | — | Series A | |
| Retail | 2003 | — | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 1989 | — | — | |
| Biotech | 2010 | €50k | Series B | |
| Healthcare | 2021 | — | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 1951 | — | — | |
| Healthcare | 1999 | — | — | |
| Marketing | 2001 | — | — | |
| Fintech | 2014 | — | — | |
| AI | 2019 | — | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2025 | — | — | |
| Fintech | 2012 | — | — | |
| Hardware | 1985 | — | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2021 | — | — | |
| Enterprise | 1998 | — | — | |
| Logistics | 1998 | — | — | |
| Analytics | 2007 | — | — | |
| AI | 2016 | — | — | |
| Data | 1934 | — | — | |
| Retail | 2003 | — | — | |
| Hardware | 2021 | — | — | |
| Marketing | 1999 | — | — | |
| Energy | 2014 | — | — | |
| Mobility | 2001 | — | — | |
| Retail | 2003 | — | — | |
| Real Estate | 2011 | — | — | |
| Education | 2008 | — | — |
