{"id":16288,"date":"2025-04-14T07:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T07:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1413020"},"modified":"2025-04-14T07:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T07:12:12","slug":"tech5-dachs-5-top-scaleups-enter-champions-league-of-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=16288","title":{"rendered":"TECH5: DACH\u2019s 5 top scaleups enter \u2018Champions League of Technology\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Five fast-rising scaleups from the DACH region have qualified for TECH5 \u2014 the \u201cChampions League of Technology.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The DACH entrants fought off off stiff competition to reach the finals, which will crown the hottest scaleup in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, DACH blends deep industrial roots, high R&D spending, elite research institutions, and a growing startup scene. Collectively, the three nations have created a regional tech powerhouse. Individually, each of them has unique strengths. <\/span><\/p>\n

Germany leads with a booming startup scene in Berlin and a deep tech hub in Munich. The county also had <\/span>Europe\u2019s second-highest total VC investment last year, after the UK. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Austria\u2019s compact but vibrant ecosystem has an impressive track record of greentech and health innovation. The industry centres in Vienna, which was named the world\u2019s most liveable city<\/a> for the third year running in 2024 by the Economist Intelligence Unit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switzerland blends scientific excellence, fintech nous, and blockchain leadership. In 2024, the country ranked number one in the Global Innovation Index (GII) for the 14th consecutive year. <\/span><\/p>\n

Funding in DACH has also enjoyed a solid start to 2025, growing in deal value year-on-year. The region aggregated \u20ac12bn in exit value in Q1 \u2014 20% more than its average quarter over the past five years \u2014 according to Pitchbook. <\/span><\/p>\n

Scaleups from all three DACH nations have qualified for TECH5. Our judges picked them based on an analysis of their growth, impact, and future potential and then placed them in random order. It\u2019s time to introduce them.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The Exploration Company<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Exploration Company<\/span><\/a> is an emerging European leader in the limitless universe of space travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Franco-German scaleup develops reusable, modular spacecraft that make access to the cosmos more affordable, sustainable, and open to a broader ecosystem. H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Huby, the company\u2019s founder and CEO, said she plans to democratise the routes to space.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBy working together across borders and sectors, we can make space exploration a cooperative effort rather than a competition between nations, ensuring it remains accessible and drives innovation that benefits many, not just a few,\u201d Huby told TNW.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Exploration Company enjoyed a banner 2024, raising a whopping \u20ac151.6mn in a Series B round and <\/span>winning a contract<\/span><\/a> with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop cargo shuttle vehicles for low Earth orbit. This year has also had a strong start, with the German aerospace agency becoming an anchor customer for the scaleup\u2019s Nyx spacecraft.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Neustark<\/h2>\n

Swiss sustainability scaleup <\/span>Neustark<\/span><\/a> has an ambitious target: remove 1 million tons of CO\u2082 by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company plans to achieve this by storing CO\u2082 from the air in recycled mineral waste \u2014 specifically demolished concrete, which Neustark calls \u201cthe world\u2019s largest waste stream.\u201d The scaleup\u2019s solution mineralises CO\u2082 in demolished concrete aggregate, removing the compound from the atmosphere and permanently storing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to exponentially accelerate the removal of CO2 if we want to reach net-zero goals by 2050,\u201d said Johannes Tiefenthaler, Neustark\u2019s co-founder and co-CEO. \u201cThis target will only be possible by globally deploying highly scalable, measurable, and commercially viable carbon removal solutions at the scale of millions of tons per year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Tiefenthaler founded Neustark alongside Valentin Gutknecht in 2019 as an ETH Zurich spin-off. Last year, they secured their biggest funding round yet, <\/span>raising<\/span><\/a> $69mn to take their carbon capture tech global.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Metaloop<\/h2>\n

The sole Austrian contender in the DACH finals, <\/span>Metaloop<\/span><\/a> aims to fundamentally reshape the global metal recycling industry. To reach that goal, the scaleup has developed an all-in-one platform for metal scrap trading.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company\u2019s matchmaking system connects buyers and sellers in real time. Consequently, clients can generate revenue, safe time, and<\/span> fosters sustainability. The software also eliminates fraud, enhances transparency, and optimises supply chains \u2014 valuable services for the traditionally opaque and fragmented metal scrap sector.<\/p>\n

The solution has enjoyed a rapid rise. In 2024, Metaloop <\/span>was named<\/span><\/a> by the Financial Times as one of Europe\u2019s fastest-growing companies for a third year in a row.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBy directly connecting industrial manufacturers with certified smelters, we ensure fair pricing, consistent quality, and streamlined logistics \u2014 turning scrap metal from a risk factor into a reliable, high-value asset,\u201d the company told TNW. \u201cUltimately, we see Metaloop as a catalyst for a more sustainable, circular economy.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Vytal<\/h2>\n

Before contending for TECH5, Germany\u2019s <\/span>Vytal<\/span><\/a> had already claimed an impressive title: the world\u2019s largest provider of smart reusable packaging solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 2019, Vytal has created a new form of sustainable containers for takeaway and delivery food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Investors have been impressed, injecting a steady stream of cash into the scaleup. Just last month, the company secured another \u20ac14.2mn<\/a> to accelerate its international growth. The round was led by Inven Capital, a VC firm that specialises in scaling climate tech.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis new funding comes less than nine months after our last raise and reflects an incredibly successful 2024 for the Vytal team,\u201d said Dr Tim Breker, Vytal\u2019s co-founder and managing director. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith Inven Capital\u2019s expertise in supporting international growth strategies, we are well-positioned to scale our impact further and make tech-enabled reusable packaging the new standard in gastronomy, events, and entertainment globally.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Yokoy<\/h2>\n

The second Swiss contender in the DACH finals, Yokoy develops a powerful all-in-one spend management solution. The AI-powered platform simplifies the management of expenses, invoices, and corporate cards, while delivering new insights, eliminating routine work, and providing full control.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 2019, Yokoy is a resident of <\/span>TNW City<\/span><\/a>. Last year, the company topped Sifted\u2019s <\/span>inaugural rankings<\/span><\/a> of Central Europe\u2019s fastest-growing startups by revenue. Across the past three financial years, the company had hit a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 281.88%.<\/span><\/p>\n

In January, Yokoy <\/span>was acquired<\/span><\/a> by the Spanish travel-management company TravelPerk. Philippe Sahli, the scaleup\u2019s co-founder and CEO, heralded the deal as the beginning of a new era for intelligent spend management. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStarting the next chapter in our story presents an incredible opportunity to combine Yokoy\u2019s innovative AI and automation with TravelPerk\u2019s industry-leading platform to deliver a first-of-its-kind experience to all our customers,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s next for the TECH5 scaleups?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The DACH quintet join rivals from Benelux<\/a> and the Nordics<\/a> in the finals of TECH5. Contenders from a further four European regions will also be announced in the weeks to come. All the challengers will then compete for the title of hottest scaleup in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay tuned next week to meet the TECH5 qualifiers from France.<\/span><\/p>\n

TECH5 is part of a packed programme for <\/span><\/i>TNW Conference<\/span><\/i><\/a>, which takes place on June 19-20 in Amsterdam. Tickets for the <\/span><\/i>event<\/span><\/i><\/a> are <\/span><\/i>now on sale<\/span><\/i><\/a>. Use the code TNWXMEDIA2025 at the check-out to get 30% off the price tag.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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