Financially boosts Largo.ai with a series C round of $7.5 million, while Planted secures $5 million in funding as well
In the dynamic world of startups, the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) continues to be a hotbed of investment activity. Here's a roundup of some recent investments in the region, focusing on Finn, Largo.ai, Planted, Aagon, Dymatrix, and WeDoBooks-Zeilenwert.
Berlin, known as a major VC hub, is particularly active in early-stage startups, with a strong focus on sectors such as SaaS, FinTech, Climate Tech, Mobility, and AI. Finn, a Munich-based car subscription provider, has already raised around 250 million euros in equity, with up to 1 billion euros in debt capital from several banks, including Citi and Jefferies, Avellinia Capital, and others. The debt capital is secured by Finn's car fleet through an Asset-Backed Security (ABS) and will be used to expand its fleet and grow more efficiently in the German home market and Europe. Finn has been focusing on the enterprise segment, targeting business customers.
Largo.ai, an AI-driven analysis platform for the film, TV, and advertising industries, has raised 7.5 million US dollars from TI Capital, QBIT Capital, Atreides Management, DAA Capital Partners, Thomas Tippl, and Sylvester Stallone. Aagon, a Soest-based client management company founded in 1992, was acquired by the Hamburg-based investment company Genui. Last year, Aagon generated sales of 20 million euros and describes itself as the "market leader in the field of client management and client automation".
Planted, a Cologne-based startup that initially planted mixed forests for CO2 compensation, has received 5 million euros in investment from TechVision Fund, WENVEST Capital, neoteq ventures, AWS Gründungsfonds, Smart Infrastructure Ventures, and several business angels. The company has since evolved into a solution for CO2 management and reporting.
Dymatrix, a company specialising in Software-as-a-Service solutions for data- and AI-driven customer management, was acquired by the Munich-based private equity company Paragon Partners. No specific investment details for WeDoBooks or Zeilenwert were provided. However, WeDoBooks, a Danish e-book company, has acquired the Thuringian e-book provider Zeilenwert, which deals with e-book aggregation and distribution through its subsidiary Libreka.
Germany is investing heavily in startup ecosystems, with initiatives like 10 new "startup factories" to boost startup creation, supported by public-private partnerships, especially around university hubs. This includes ambition to create thousands of startups annually by 2030, signaling a vibrant and growing investment environment in the country. The DACH startup scene is currently very active with significant funding flows in diverse tech fields, reflecting strong scaleup strategies and funding surges in 2025. Initiatives like the EU’s €10 billion "Choose Europe" startup scaling fund also play a big role in boosting capital access for startups in the region.
For up-to-date investment information about these startups, it's recommended to check Berlin-based VC firms active in 2023-2025 for their portfolio, follow regional startup news platforms, funding databases, or press releases from these companies directly, and use specialized investment tracking services like Hopohopo.io, which curates detailed VC and startup investment data in the DACH ecosystem.
The increase in investment in the DACH region, particularly in Germany, highlights the growing interest in technology sectors such as SaaS, FinTech, and AI, as evidenced by the investments in Finn and Largo.ai. Finn, a car subscription provider, has raised significant funds to expand its service in the German market and beyond, while Largo.ai, an AI-driven analysis platform, has received investment to support growth in the film, TV, and advertising industries.
