The Exploration Company +++ Limetax +++ Soulhouse +++ Ground A +++ Hyrox +++ Tappz +++ - deutsche-startups.de
Summary
This weekly roundup covers notable startup news from the German-speaking scene. It highlights large financing rounds for The Exploration Company, Limetax, Soulhouse, Ground A, Jaipur Robotics, and Veridue. It also covers several M&A transactions, including afreshed’s acquisition of Motatos’ DACH business, Hyrox founders buying back majority control, and VNR Group acquiring Tappz. The article ends with a list of failed startups and a reminder about the publication’s conference and job board.
Funding
Amount
$450.0M
Total raised
Date
September 12, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
Bessemer Venture Partners, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Atomico, Vsquared Ventures, Pi Labs
Lead investors
Company
exploration.space
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
Manufacturing Industry
ERP for Manufacturing
Functions
Accounting and Taxes
Developer and IT Infrastructure
Integrated Accounting
Linked Companies
Jaipur Robotics
up to $1M
Limetax
$25M to $50M