Calibration, b:yond VC, ElevateOne.ai, 15leafs, Rabot Energy - deutsche-startups.de
Summary
This startup ticker covers several German-speaking startup updates, including new investors, a rebrand, and an acquisition. Calibration launches as an early-stage investor focused on combining capital with tech recruiting help for startups. b:yond VC starts as a deeptech investor targeting AI infrastructure, robotics, automation, and dual-use technologies, while ElevateOne.ai launches a business-coach and AI-agent platform for SMEs. 15leafs rebrands from 14leafs and PlanRadar shows improving profitability, and the ticker also highlights a 50 million euro Series B for Rabot Energy plus the acquisition of Apiax by Behavox.
Funding
Amount
$54.5M
Total raised
Date
October 16, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
High-Tech Gründerfonds, Bayern Kapital, HV Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC), Brandenburg Kapital
Lead investors
Company
rabot.energy
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
Logistics and Supply Chain
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Energy and Utilities
Functions
Governance, risk and compliance
General compliance and audit
Linked Companies
Besso
$1M to $5M
Rabot Energy
$10M to $25M