Financing rounds of Saxon start-ups and companies
Successful deals at a glance
The Free State of Saxony is well on its way to becoming one of Europe's leading innovation regions. Many innovative ideas and business models are emerging here, which are increasingly being recognized by venture capitalists.
Here we present successful financing and transactions by Saxon start-ups and growth companies.
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SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
enaDyne GmbH from Leipzig
The Leipzig-based cleantech start-up enaDyne has closed a seed financing round of 7 million euros. The round was led by Amadeus APEX Technology Fund and Energy Capital Ventures, accompanied by Antares Ventures, Possible Ventures and the business angels Wolfram Drescher, Andreas Werner and Sven Sieber.
enaDyne uses a non-thermal plasma technology to convert industrial CO₂ emissions into methanol, ethylene and other chemicals - with conversion rates of over 70% and simultaneous degradation of PFAS ("perpetual chemicals").
The capital will be used to build the first pilot plant by mid-2026 - a key step on the way to a climate-friendly chemical industry.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Onsai GmbH from Leipzig
The startup Onsai has raised over 1 million euros in growth capital to further expand its autonomous AI agents for the hotel industry. The financing is led by SIVentures (Leipzig) - accompanied by renowned business angels from the hospitality and tech industry, including Willem van der Zee (Pandox) and Wolfgang M. Neumann (former CEO Radisson).
Founded by former hoteliers, Onsai GmbH develops digital employees who answer calls, book reservations and carry out everyday tasks independently - around the clock, in multiple languages and without interruption.
Onsai intends to use the capital to expand its product portfolio, grow the team, integrate new hotel systems and expand internationally. In times of massive staff shortages in the industry, the solution offers an increasingly strategically relevant relief for hotels worldwide.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Deutsche Werkstätten Beteiligungs GmbH from Dresden
Managing partner Fritz Straub is transferring the majority of shares in Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau to the French company Ateliers De France. The traditional company from Dresden, which today specializes in the interior design of luxury yachts and private residences, wants to secure its future in this way.
The new owners bring with them expertise in the restoration of historical monuments such as Versailles. The previous owner will retain 25 percent of the shares, remain managing director until the end of the year and plans to contribute the proceeds from the sale to a foundation for the promotion of democracy in Saxony.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
TL Concept GmbH from Klipphausen
TL Concept GmbH is once again fully in the hands of founder Thomas Liebisch: he is taking back the shares held by WMS Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen and SIB Innovations- und Beteiligungsgesellschaft.
The investment had been in place since 2018 and accompanied the carve-out of the German business from Novisol AG. During this time, TLC grew from 150 to around 450 employees, increased its turnover from 8 to 80 million euros and expanded internationally.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Packwise GmbH from Dresden
Dresden-based industrial IoT startup Packwise has secured a seven-figure growth capital in a new financing round.
The existing investors TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen and Hüttenes³ as well as, for the first time, Sächsische Beteiligungsgesellschaft (SBG) via the RegioInnoGrowth program (RIG) are involved.
Packwise is developing a solution for real-time monitoring of industrial containers with the "Smart Cap" and the "Packwise Flow" platform. The financing will be used to expand the US site, develop new sensor variants and commercialize data-based services.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
The company is being acquired by Accenture - a successful exit for the WMS Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen, which had been a partner since 2018.
In the seven years of collaboration, the company developed from a medium-sized specialist to an internationally sought-after digitalization partner, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
The sale to Accenture opens up new growth prospects in a global environment, while the Dresden location will be retained.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
CYNiO GmbH from Leipzig
The deep-tech start-up CYNiO, a spin-off from TU Bergakademie Freiberg, has received over 2 million euros in investment capital from TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, bmp Ventures and IBG Innovationsfonds.
CYNiO is developing a patented, CO₂-based technology for the safe and flexible production of isocyanates - without highly toxic phosgene. The innovation enables new applications in the pharmaceutical, agricultural and construction industries.
Sales and marketing will be managed from the Leipzig region, while the production site will be located in Bitterfeld-Wolfen. The aim is to supply the European market with specialty chemicals that were previously difficult to obtain.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
FlyNex GmbH from Leipzig
FlyNex has successfully completed a new financing round. In addition to TGFS, Sächsische Beteiligungsgesellschaft (SBG) has now also invested in the Leipzig-based company for the first time via the Innovationskapital Sachsen (RIG) program.
The fresh seven-figure funds will be used to expand development, sales and international growth - particularly in the DACH region and the Nordic countries. In addition, targeted investments will be made in AI capacities to further develop the automated analysis of infrastructure data.
FlyNex offers a scalable software solution for the digital recording and analysis of infrastructure using drones and is already established in industries such as construction, energy, real estate and telecommunications. The aim is to further expand its market leadership in Europe.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
BeeOLED GmbH from Dresden
Dresden-based deep-tech start-up BeeOLED is one of the 40 winners of the current EIC Accelerator round. The European funding of over 2 million euros supports the growth plans of the company, which develops innovative materials for energy-efficient and long-lasting OLED displays.
With its focus on innovative blue light-emitting diodes (blue emitters), BeeOLED is making an important contribution to sustainable display technology. The EIC Accelerator is considered one of the most prestigious European funding programs and underlines the great potential of technologies "made in Saxony".
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Birdsview GmbH from Leipzig
The start-up BirdsView, founded in Leipzig in 2023, has received seven-figure seed funding from TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen.
With its AI agent "Avis", BirdsView offers small and medium-sized e-commerce companies a fully automated, hyper-personalized CRM solution. Avis replaces traditional CRM managers, thinks strategically with the help of LLMs and makes independent decisions on how to approach customers.
The funding will be used to expand the development team and sales team and to drive the international expansion of the platform. The aim is to establish AI-based customer loyalty as the new standard in online retail.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Clover Optimization GmbH from Dresden
The logistics startup Clover Optimization has received an investment from Ventic Ventures and business angel Sebastian Mönnich.
The company develops intelligent algorithms for combined route and load planning that are set to revolutionize the logistics industry. The aim is to reduce emissions and make transportation processes more efficient and simpler.
The fresh capital will be used to drive technological development forward.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
NanoSen GmbH from Chemnitz
TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen is investing a seven-figure sum in NanoSen GmbH from Chemnitz.
The start-up, a spin-off from Chemnitz University of Technology, is developing a novel, polymer-based nano-composite material (PNC) for highly sensitive, flexible pressure and force sensors.
NanoSen intends to use the capital to accelerate technological development and market entry. Areas of application range from medical technology to robotics and smart home applications.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
DIVE imaging systems GmbH from Radeberg
PVA TePla AG has acquired the Saxon start-up DIVE imaging systems GmbH with retroactive effect from January 1, 2025. DIVE is a spin-off of the Fraunhofer IWS in Radeberg near Dresden and develops light-based, AI-supported measuring systems for the precise, non-destructive analysis of surfaces and layer thicknesses.
The acquisition expands PVA TePla's portfolio in the field of high-precision metrology, particularly for the semiconductor, energy and automotive industries. The integration strengthens the company's technological leadership and supports further growth in the future market of metrology.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Katana Labs GmbH from Dresden
Sächsische Beteiligungsgesellschaft (SBG) and TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen are investing in Dresden-based Katana Labs GmbH as part of Startup Lab Sachsen.
The digital health start-up is developing a cloud platform with AI algorithms to analyze digitized tumor tissue images. The aim is to accelerate cancer research and provide more precise findings for therapies and drug development.
The investment will be used to drive forward technological development and prepare for international scaling. Katana Labs was the winner of the BioInnovate start-up competition in 2024 and is part of Saxony's AI and life science ecosystem.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Zepta Technologies GmbH from Dresden
Zepta receives seven-figure financing for digital pest control
The start-up Zepta with locations in Saxony and Thuringia has raised a seven-figure sum in its first round of financing. The capital comes from TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, bm|t, GIMIC Ventures and Chemovator.
Zepta is developing an IoT-based solution for intelligent pest control in which baits are only activated in the event of an actual infestation. The aim is to cut costs, reduce environmental impact and establish itself as an industry leader in a growing international market.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Tokenize.it GmbH from Mittweida
The Web3 startup Tokenize.it has already raised 2.7 million euros - from 60 angel investors, including Thomas Schmidt (Business Angel of the Year 2022), Gnosis VC and corpus.ventures.
Tokenize.it is now using its new public fundraise feature, which allows investments from 200 euros to be made directly via the website - under the same conditions as for VCs and angels.
With this innovative approach, the company is not only driving forward its financing, but also the democratization of the investment market.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
LipoCheck GmbH from Leipzig
LipoCheck, a HealthTech startup specializing in lipedema, has raised 2.5 million euros in a seed financing round.
The round was led by TGFS Technologiegründerfonds Sachsen, with GIMIC Ventures, Gateway Ventures, the Prange Group and several business angels and family offices also participating.
LipoCheck offers digital care solutions for lipoedema patients via its apps and works closely with health insurance companies and doctors. The financing will be used for the expansion of telehealth services, technological development (including AI modules) and international scaling, including in the USA and other European markets.
SYSTEMA Systementwicklung GmbH from Dresden
Heartucate GmbH from Leipzig
EdTech startup Hertucate has received its first business angel investment - from Intellurgy GmbH from Liebstadt and Lüneburg business angel Sven Meyer.
The company develops experience-oriented, gamified learning formats with augmented reality, which are used both in the education sector and in exhibitions.
