The Exploration Company +++ Limetax +++ Soulhouse +++ Ground A +++ Hyrox +++ Tappz +++ - deutsche-startups.de

Funding Rounds

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.

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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