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Startup Autobahn

Startup Autobahn

Stuttgart, Baden-Württembergstartup-autobahn.com

Overview

Startup Autobahn is an open innovation platform that connects innovative tech companies with industry-leading corporations . It was founded in 2016 by Mercedes-Benz in cooperation with Plug and Play, ARENA2036, and the University of Stuttgart . The platform facilitates collaboration between startups and established companies to pilot new technologies and bring production-ready solutions to market .

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Startup Autobahn investments
CompanyDateStageLead
&ChargeNov 2021SeedCo-investor
ZensorsSep 2021SeedCo-investor
BleencoMar 2018AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Felix Lammers

Director Corporate Partnerships

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Startup Autobahn based?

Startup Autobahn is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

When was Startup Autobahn founded?

Startup Autobahn was founded in 2016.

How many portfolio companies does Startup Autobahn have?

Startup Autobahn has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Startup Autobahn's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include &Charge, Zensors, Bleenco.

What was Startup Autobahn's most recent investment shown here?

Startup Autobahn's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in &Charge in 2021.

What sectors does Startup Autobahn focus on?

Startup Autobahn focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Startup Autobahn focus on?

Startup Autobahn typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Startup Autobahn's AUM?

Startup Autobahn's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
Year Founded2016

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