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Hessen's startup scene is a mix of established industries and future-focused technology. The region is home to companies in fields ranging from renewable energy and fintech to gaming and quantum computing.
Leading the pack in funding is advanced materials maker VACUUMSCHMELZE with $335M raised. Other major players include renewable project developer ABO Energy and drone manufacturer Wingcopter.
Below is our list of 58 Hessen startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50ABO Energy develops and constructs renewable energy projects, including wind and solar farms. The company also builds battery storage and green hydrogen systems to help create a more sustainable energy grid.
Solactive engineers and distributes tailor-made financial indices for clients across the globe. The German firm specializes in creating these custom benchmarks, which are widely used as the basis for ETFs and other financial instruments.
Meet5 developed a mobile app that helps people meet in real life through group activities. The platform focuses on small, relaxed gatherings, creating a space that sits between traditional dating and making new friends.
Independent AAA studio Gunzilla Games builds narrative-driven video games, including the upcoming cyberpunk battle royale, Off The Grid. Their platform gives players true ownership of in-game items, allowing them to trade assets freely.
Wingcopter develops and manufactures unmanned, fixed-wing delivery drones capable of vertical take-off and landing. Their aircraft are used globally for commercial logistics and humanitarian aid, specializing in last-mile transportation of essential goods.
VACUUMSCHMELZE develops and produces advanced magnetic materials and high-performance components. Their specialized products are critical for applications within the manufacturing and consumer electronics industries.
Link11 offers a cloud-based security platform that specializes in DDoS mitigation for websites and corporate networks. They focus on automated, real-time threat detection to ensure online services remain available and performant during an attack.
Qualifyze offers a digital audit platform that helps life science companies manage their complex supplier networks. Their tools are designed to streamline supplier qualification and monitoring, reducing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Quantagonia has developed a hybrid quantum-classical platform designed to solve complex optimization and simulation problems. Their software allows developers to run existing models on both classical and quantum hardware, making the technology accessible without specialized expertise.
The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening across Hessen. Many more founders are building companies in fields like AI, fintech, and energy, and have raised nearly €650 million combined. Some are early in their journey, while others are already scaling fast. Here’s a look at the other startups that are shaping the region's future.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintech | 2018 | €7.3M | Series A | |
| AI | 2015 | €27M | Series B | |
| Energy | 2017 | €207.5M | Series B | |
| Energy | 2016 | €22.8M | Series B | |
| AI | 1995 | €60.5M | Convertible Note | |
| Crypto | 2023 | — | — | |
| InsurTech | 2015 | €49.5M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 2019 | €10.1M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2018 | €5.9M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | €14.3M | Series A | |
| AI | 2020 | €5M | Seed | |
| Other | 1998 | — | — | |
| Crypto | 2018 | €7M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 1991 | — | — | |
| Hardware | 2008 | €29M | Venture Round | |
| Infrastructure | 2005 | €10M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2020 | €20M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2016 | €9.7M | Grant | |
| Enterprise | 2015 | €10.3M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | $1.4M | Pre-Seed | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $3.8M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 1918 | €5M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2018 | $1.7M | Grant | |
| Fintech | 2018 | €16M | Series A | |
| Biotech | — | $8M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2020 | €3.6M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2017 | €20.7M | Series B | |
| Energy | 2023 | €2.7M | Seed | |
| InsurTech | 2015 | €8M | Series A | |
| Logistics | 2018 | €47.9M | Debt Financing | |
| Healthcare | 2022 | €2.5M | Pre-Seed | |
| Fintech | 2021 | €10M | Venture Round | |
| Data | 2023 | €1.6M | Pre-Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | €1M | Series A | |
| Healthcare | 2020 | €1M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2021 | €3.8M | Seed | |
| Media | 2021 | €1.5M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2015 | €2.3M | Seed | |
| Other | 2024 | €2M | Pre-Seed | |
| Fintech | 2023 | €20k | Pre-Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2020 | €1.1M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2020 | €640k | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2017 | €1M | Seed | |
| AI | 2021 | €1.4M | Pre-Seed | |
| AI | 2009 | €2.3M | Venture Round | |
| Healthcare | 2008 | €7.5M | Series B | |
| Logistics | 2020 | €3M | Seed | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | €520k | Seed |
