Top Startup Exits in Germany for 2025

In Germany, we rank 37 startup exits based on an algorithm that considers factors such as total investment, quarterly employee count, and website traffic. Startup exits in Germany are falling behind the performance of their global counterparts.

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Top Startup Exits in Germany for 2025

The biotech platform to heal mental health disorders leveraging cutting-edge scientific research and technology.

Industry:
Healthtech
Subindustry:
Biotechnology

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Mynaric builds wireless laser communication systems needed for aerospace communication networks such as satellite constellations.

Industry:
Transportation
Subindustry:
Aerospace

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Total amount:37

Best Software & Data Startup Exits in Germany for 2025

Germany exits in the Software & Data industry are overperforming their global industry peers. The top three Software & Data exits in Germany have raised more than USD 1.97B, an amount that is higher than the global industry average.
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Lilium Aviation is developing, building and launching an electric regional air mobility service connecting people across regions.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Software and Data-Other

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Vimcar is a software startup that provides fleet management solutions for small and medium businesses. The startup is redefining business mobility by seamlessly integrating commercial vehicles into digital ecosystems.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Data Analytics

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MessengerPeople is one of the pioneering companies in professional messenger services and is currently the leading Software-as-a-Service provider for messenger communication.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Apps

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Largest Startup Exits in Germany by Funding

The top three largest startup exits in Germany have raised total funding of more than USD 624M. Among the top three funded exits, the most popular industry, based on total funding, is Software & Data.
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By connecting buyers and sellers through our technology we are enabling consumers as well as dealers to trade seamlessly. Sourcing from all channels including OEMs, dealerships and our own business units, Auto1 is operating in more than 20 countries and continues to expand rapidly to global coverage.

Industry:
Ecommerce & Retail
Subindustry:
Ecommerce

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TeamViewer is an all-in-one solution for remote access, support, collaboration and desktop sharing over the internet.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Cloud

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Lilium Aviation is developing, building and launching an electric regional air mobility service connecting people across regions.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Software and Data-Other

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Top Hiring Startup Exits in Germany by Employee Size

The top three hiring startup exits in Germany have an average employee size that is smaller than to the global average. Among these, the Ecommerce & Retail industry features the startup exit with the largest workforce.
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Gorillas is a grocery delivery provider as it aims to aggregate supermarket product ranges delivered to consumers within 10 minutes of ordering. Gorillas help customers get what they need when they need it. The company was founded in May 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Enterprise Technology

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Explore the Startup Ecosystem of Germany

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82.9 Million

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