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Best Auto Components Companies in Germany
The 788 best Auto Components companies in Germany in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Daimler Truck Fuel Cell.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
788companies tracked
$1.3Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
40have raised
Germany's Auto Components sector earns its place on any serious funding map, and this directory ranks 788 companies operating there by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum. $1.3B in total disclosed funding sits across that field, but the distribution is anything but even.
Daimler Truck Fuel Cell alone accounts for $699M of that total. That's not a rounding error, that's a structural bet on hydrogen powertrain technology reshaping what "auto components" even means. Tmd Friction pulled $407M, and Tristone added $50M, so three names have already absorbed the overwhelming majority of capital in the sector. What's left for the other 785? Additive Drives at $32M and Trailer Dynamics at $17M are meaningful, but the gap is stark. I'd note that trade headwinds aren't unique to Germany either, as import duty pressures on component exporters have been tightening margins globally, which makes disciplined capital allocation here matter more. Median install growth of roughly +22% across automotive and industrial automation apps signals that digital demand is real. But funding without revenue discipline is just noise, and you'll find the actual earned-revenue picture sorted cleanly in the directory below.
Ranked: Best Auto Components companies in Germany
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Manufacturer of automotive fuel cell system 64Funding top 31%Market top 42%Talent bottom 49%Global bottom 37% All 4 signals ▾Fundingtop 31% Markettop 42% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Funding: Raised $699M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 6 yrs (0.2/yr) Market: 301 employees (top 28% of Auto) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | $699M | 67 mo ago | 301 | Christian Mohrdieck Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | TMD Friction Brake friction material manufacturer 45Funding top 26%Patents top 27%Innovation top 31%News top 34% All 12 signals ▾Fundingtop 26% Patentstop 27% Innovationtop 31% Newstop 34% Growthtop 37% Moattop 41% Producttop 42% Techtop 46% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 45% Marketbottom 36% Fin. healthbottom 14% Funding: Raised $407M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 26 yrs (0.0/yr) Patents: 388 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 50 filings since 2022 vs 68 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $407M | 0 mo ago | 602 | David Baines CEO and President | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 5M | 8 signals Announcements | 388 patents Advanced brake friction materials and components for automotive disc and drum systems | — |
| 3 | JOYNEXT Provider of AR, software & hardware development, system integration and cyber security services 45Innovation top 16%Patents top 19%Talent top 38%Funding top 42% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 16% Patentstop 19% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 42% Growthtop 45% Moattop 45% Globalbottom 40% Fin. healthbottom 38% Marketbottom 35% Techbottom 26% Innovation: 94 patents (top 23% of patent-holders) · 81 filings since 2022 vs 13 in 2017-21 Patents: 94 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 81 filings since 2022 vs 13 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $106M | 68 mo ago | 1,300 | Kevin Liu Co-CEO | JavaBootstrapApache HTTP Server+6 | Top 10M | — | 94 patents Vehicle-to-everything communication and driver-assistance systems with AR and image processing | 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 4 | TRISTONE Manufacturer & supplier of engine cooling & battery cooling components 48Innovation top 20%Product top 26%Talent top 38%Funding top 41% All 9 signals ▾Innovationtop 20% Producttop 26% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 41% Growthtop 45% Globaltop 49% Marketbottom 42% Techbottom 33% Fin. healthbottom 26% Innovation: 4 product lines Product: 4 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $50M | 26 mo ago | 613 | Ignacio Salazar CEO & President | QuillWindows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NET+11 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
| 5 | Additive Drives Provider of components of electric vehicle motors 55Innovation top 26%Patents top 27%Talent top 28%News top 33% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 26% Patentstop 27% Talenttop 28% Newstop 33% Growthtop 35% Moattop 38% Fundingtop 39% Techbottom 48% Globalbottom 33% Marketbottom 29% Innovation: 56 patents (top 27% of patent-holders) · 54 filings since 2022 vs 2 in 2017-21 Patents: 56 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 54 filings since 2022 vs 2 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $32M | 4 mo ago | 18 | Axel Helm Co-Founder & Managing Director | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+21 | Top 10M | 3 signals Capital raise · M&A · Funding | 56 patents Electric machine stator winding assembly and integrated cooling channel sealing technologies. | 1 expansion |
| 6 | Trailer Dynamics Manufacturer of trailers 55Innovation top 21%Patents top 22%Funding top 36%Growth top 45% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 21% Patentstop 22% Fundingtop 36% Growthtop 45% Moattop 45% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Globalbottom 35% Marketbottom 29% Newsbottom 14% Innovation: 61 patents (top 31% of patent-holders) · 61 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 Patents: 61 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 61 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $17M | 20 mo ago | 47 | Abdullah Jaber CEO and managing director | Webflow EcommerceWebflowApple iCloud Mail+17 | Top 10M | — | 61 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 job opening |
| 7 | MITEC Automotive Manufacturer and supplier of powertrain components to OEMs 7Funding bottom 49%Market bottom 39%Global bottom 36%Growth bottom 25% All 5 signals ▾Fundingbottom 49% Marketbottom 39% Globalbottom 36% Growthbottom 25% Fin. healthbottom 10% Funding: Raised $13.1M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 11 yrs (0.1/yr) Market: 883 employees (top 19% of Auto) · Revenue ~$2.3k rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 7/100 | $13M | 125 mo ago | 883 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | recalm Manufacturer of consumer electronic products 42Moat top 32%Patents top 34%Innovation top 36%Tech top 38% All 10 signals ▾Moattop 32% Patentstop 34% Innovationtop 36% Techtop 38% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 40% Growthtop 45% Productbottom 48% Globalbottom 40% Marketbottom 17% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 22 patents Patents: 22 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 18 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | $3M | 14 mo ago | 10 | Lukas Henkel Co-Founder & COO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressPlesk+25 | Top 10M | — | 22 patents Active noise cancellation using nonlinear filtering for audio signal processing | — |
| 9 | Recaro Manufacturer and supplier of premium automotive seating systems 29Talent bottom 49%Market bottom 48%Growth bottom 44%Tech bottom 44% All 7 signals ▾Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 48% Growthbottom 44% Techbottom 44% Newsbottom 42% Globalbottom 37% Fundingbottom 36% Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated Market: 103 employees (top 48% of Auto) · Top-500,000 web property rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $2M | 64 mo ago | 103 | Mark Hiller CEO | TYPO3 CMSPHPZURB Foundation+13 | Top 500k | 4 signals ▼20% Announcements | — | — |
| 10 | MOTEG Designs, develops, and manufactures electric motors and auxiliary components for mobility applications 10Funding top 44%Growth top 45%Talent bottom 45%Moat bottom 42% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 44% Growthtop 45% Talentbottom 45% Moatbottom 42% Globalbottom 36% Patentsbottom 32% Techbottom 28% Marketbottom 15% Innovationbottom 12% Funding: Raised $1.9M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 6 yrs (0.3/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 10/100 | $2M | 45 mo ago | 14 | Siegfried Gotz Founder & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+15 | Top 50M | — | 4 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 11 | Hirschvogel Automotive Group Manufacturer of steel and aluminum components for the automotive industry 13Product top 42%Funding bottom 47%Growth bottom 46%Global bottom 41% All 8 signals ▾Producttop 42% Fundingbottom 47% Growthbottom 46% Globalbottom 41% Moatbottom 38% Marketbottom 32% Techbottom 31% Fin. healthbottom 25% Product: 1 published app (30 installs) · Company stage: Acquired Funding: Raised $1.7M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 23 yrs (0.1/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 13/100 | $2M | 52 mo ago | 160 | — | TYPO3 CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+10 | Top 5M | — | — | — |
| 12 | VOIT Manufacturer and supplier of automotive components 40Talent top 28%Growth top 41%Tech bottom 49%Fin. health bottom 40% All 7 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Growthtop 41% Techbottom 49% Fin. healthbottom 40% Marketbottom 35% Fundingbottom 34% Globalbottom 30% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated Growth: Headcount 743 → 941 (+27%) across vintages · Web rank 10,000,000 → 50,000,000 YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | $1M | 51 mo ago | 941 | Jerzy Pajak Managing Director | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+21 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
| 13 | KmB Technologie Manufacturer of precision components for automotive steering, transmission, and chassis 21Talent bottom 45%Market bottom 43%Growth bottom 42%Funding bottom 39% All 6 signals ▾Talentbottom 45% Marketbottom 43% Growthbottom 42% Fundingbottom 39% Globalbottom 36% Techbottom 17% Talent: 1 named leader on record Market: 296 employees (top 30% of Auto) · Top-50,000,000 web property rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 21/100 | $1M | 51 mo ago | 296 | Frank Scherer Managing Director | JoomlaPHPTwitch Player+8 | Top 50M | — | — | — |
| 14 | Schabmüller Automobile Technology Manufacturer of precision automotive parts 11Talent bottom 45%Funding bottom 27%Global bottom 25% All 3 signals ▾Talentbottom 45% Fundingbottom 27% Globalbottom 25% Talent: 1 named leader on record Funding: Raised $1.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 5 yrs (0.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 11/100 | $1M | 54 mo ago | — | Thomas Huber Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | ZBG Provider of two wheeler parts 6Talent bottom 45%Fin. health bottom 40%Funding bottom 27%Global bottom 25% All 5 signals ▾Talentbottom 45% Fin. healthbottom 40% Fundingbottom 27% Globalbottom 25% Marketbottom 7% Talent: 1 named leader on record Fin. health: Revenue ~$1.7k (FY2021) · Net margin 100.0% rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 6/100 | $1M | 54 mo ago | — | Markus Forster CEO & MD | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Eissmann Manufacturer and supplier of interior components to OEMs 22Fin. health top 38%Talent top 38%Market top 46%Funding bottom 45% All 10 signals ▾Fin. healthtop 38% Talenttop 38% Markettop 46% Fundingbottom 45% Moatbottom 42% Globalbottom 41% Patentsbottom 34% Techbottom 33% Growthbottom 24% Innovationbottom 17% Fin. health: Revenue ~$65.6M (FY2021) · Net margin 0.0% Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 22/100 | $848K | 60 mo ago | 271 | Jurgen Eibmann Founder | TYPO3 CMSApple iCloud MailPHP+8 | Top 5M | — | 5 patents Patents concentrated in mechanical & energy engineering | — |
| 17 | Koller Gruppe Supplier of automotive components and manufacturing equipment 14Growth top 45%Talent bottom 49%Global bottom 37%Funding bottom 36% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 45% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Fundingbottom 36% Techbottom 32% Marketbottom 18% Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 14/100 | $773K | 54 mo ago | 6 | Max Koller CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | Top 50M | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 18 | Kohler Auto Manufacturer of metal components and systems for the automotive industry 32Growth top 45%Market bottom 46%Funding bottom 45%Talent bottom 45% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 45% Marketbottom 46% Fundingbottom 45% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 29% Techbottom 23% Market: 570 employees (top 23% of Auto) · Top-50,000,000 web property rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $549K | 45 mo ago | 570 | Bernd Berens CEO & MD | webEditionApache HTTP ServerMicrosoft Advertising+7 | Top 50M | — | — | — |
| 19 | Ziehl-Abegg Manufacturer of automotive motors 69Innovation top 4%Patents top 14%Market top 37%Moat top 41% All 11 signals ▾Innovationtop 4% Patentstop 14% Markettop 37% Moattop 41% Fin. healthtop 43% Globalbottom 45% Growthbottom 44% Techbottom 42% Productbottom 41% Fundingbottom 29% Newsbottom 21% Innovation: 771 patents (top 4% of patent-holders) Patents: 771 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Lead CPC: F04D27/001 (+1 more areas) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $472K | 41 mo ago | 2,534 | — | TYPO3 CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+12 | Top 1M | — | 771 patents Sensorless rotor position control and modular fan/motor systems for HVAC and elevator drives | 1 expansion |
| 20 | Ascorium Industries Provider of automotive interior and exterior components 29Innovation top 26%Patents top 27%Growth top 45%Talent bottom 45% All 9 signals ▾Innovationtop 26% Patentstop 27% Growthtop 45% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 43% Fundingbottom 32% Marketbottom 29% Fin. healthbottom 29% Techbottom 18% Innovation: 41 patents (top 39% of patent-holders) · 37 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 Patents: 41 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 37 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $428K | 38 mo ago | 196 | Christoph Laeis CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | Top 50M | — | 41 patents Advanced manufacturing and surface engineering of vehicle interior trim components with integrated controls | — |
| 21 | Sonplas Manufacturer of customized assembly and testing systems 60Patents top 22%Innovation top 30%Moat top 32%Fin. health top 33% All 10 signals ▾Patentstop 22% Innovationtop 30% Moattop 32% Fin. healthtop 33% Growthtop 40% Markettop 48% Techbottom 46% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 33% Fundingbottom 28% Patents: 51 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 Innovation: 51 patents (top 34% of patent-holders) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $391K | 44 mo ago | 286 | Herbert Frankl CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | Top 10M | — | 51 patents Precision film cutting/machining and power electronics testing/assembly solutions | 1 job opening · 1 expansion |
| 22 | Continental Engineering Services Provider of engineering and production solutions 57Patents top 23%Innovation top 30%Moat top 32%Market top 43% All 10 signals ▾Patentstop 23% Innovationtop 30% Moattop 32% Markettop 43% Producttop 46% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 46% Globalbottom 37% Fundingbottom 31% Newsbottom 22% Patents: 83 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Lead CPC: F16D65/0006 (+2 more areas) Innovation: 83 patents (top 25% of patent-holders) · 10 product lines rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $359K | 32 mo ago | 1,376 | Christoph Falk-Gierlinger Managing Director | WordPress Block EditorElementorWordPress+28 | Top 5M | — | 83 patents Vehicle testing hardware and methods for driver-assistance system validation and friction measurement | 2 awards |
| 23 | ZG | $326K | 104 mo ago | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Vibracoustic Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and Tier1 57Patents top 18%Innovation top 19%Fin. health top 36%Growth top 45% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 18% Innovationtop 19% Fin. healthtop 36% Growthtop 45% Techtop 46% Talentbottom 49% Marketbottom 46% Globalbottom 41% Moatbottom 41% Fundingbottom 31% Newsbottom 21% Patents: 774 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Lead CPC: F16F13/106 Innovation: 774 patents (top 2% of patent-holders) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $250K | 39 mo ago | 241 | Frank Mueller CEO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+16 | Top 5M | — | 774 patents Vibration damping and hydraulic suspension components for vehicles and machinery | 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 25 | Reutter Group Manufacturer & supplier of automotive aftermarket accessories 29Growth top 30%Patents top 34%Moat top 45%Innovation top 47% All 8 signals ▾Growthtop 30% Patentstop 34% Moattop 45% Innovationtop 47% Globalbottom 47% Fundingbottom 44% Techbottom 36% Marketbottom 21% Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY Patents: 98 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 2 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $246K | 27 mo ago | 7 | — | WordPressPleskMySQL+15 | Top 10M | — | 98 patents Pressure vessel and tank sealing systems, including closures, filling spouts, and filters | — |
| 26 | Proseat Company specializing in innovative seat foam, interior components, and lightweight solutions for the… | $144K | 58 mo ago | — | Sven Kunath CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | Top 10M | — | 22 patents Reinforced foam seat components using 3D nonwoven structures for vehicle side members | — |
| 27 | Continental Emitec Manufacturer of metal substrates, filters, and electrically heated devices | $136K | 116 mo ago | 125 | Wolfgang Maus CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+15 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
| 28 | Peiner Umformtechnik Manufacturer and supplier of automotive component | $108K | 47 mo ago | 195 | Walter Mages CEO & President | — | — | — | 4 patents Precise pretension force sensing and optimized screw/washer assembly designs. | — |
| 29 | AIS Manufacturer of interior systems for the automotive industry 14Growth top 45%Tech top 49%Talent bottom 45%Fin. health bottom 40% All 7 signals ▾Growthtop 45% Techtop 49% Talentbottom 45% Fin. healthbottom 40% Fundingbottom 30% Globalbottom 25% Marketbottom 8% Tech: 28 technologies across 3/8 capability areas · Devops: Nginx, Varnish rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 14/100 | $108K | 41 mo ago | — | Klaus Kurr Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | Top 10M | — | — | — |
| 30 | Intellic Group Manufacturer of digital tachographs | $108K | 111 mo ago | 16 | Helmut Rieder CEO | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | ETAS Manufactures and supplies automotive electrical and electronic system | $76K | 113 mo ago | 2,282 | SГ¶ren Leicht Chief Product Owner | Atlassian ConfluenceTinyMCEJava+13 | Top 5M | — | 16 patents AI-driven automotive engine fault detection, diagnostics, and simulation address translation. | — |
Top 12 Auto Components companies in Germany
#1
Acquired · Leverkusen, North Rhine Westphalia · founded 2000 · 602 employees$407.3Mraised▾
Acquired · Leverkusen, North Rhine Westphalia · founded 2000 · 602 employees
TMD Friction is a multi-national manufacturer of brake friction material for automotive and industrial applications.Manufactures braking pads for passenger,commercial and motorsport vehicles. Serves the automotive market with brands such as Textar, Pagid, Mintex, Don, Cobreq.Additionally, also supplies braking products and provides maintenance services to railways, power generators and other industries. Exclusive supplier to the London Underground and LeMans racing series. Has 12 manufacturing facilities across 5 countries and an R&D in Leverkusen,Germany. Part of the Japanese Nisshinbo Group.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 26%Patents
top 27%Innovation
top 31%News
top 34%Growth
top 37%Moat
top 41%Funding: Raised $407M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 26 yrs (0.0/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (May 2026)
Patents: 388 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 50 filings since 2022 vs 68 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Innovation: 388 patents (top 7% of patent-holders) · 50 filings since 2022 vs 68 in 2017-21
Funding rounds
- May 2026Conventional Debt$407.3M
- 2000PE—
Founders & team
Investors
Montagu, Pamplona Capital Management, AEQUITA
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerBootstrapComplianzContact Form 7Ewww Image OptimizerFont Awesome
#2
Series A · Dresden, Saxony · founded 2020 · 18 employees$31.6Mraised▾
Series A · Dresden, Saxony · founded 2020 · 18 employees
Provider of components of electric vehicle motors. It provides users with a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing customized electric motors for various applications, including EV traction, aviation, robotics, and industrial uses.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 26%Patents
top 27%Talent
top 28%News
top 33%Growth
top 35%Moat
top 38%Innovation: 56 patents (top 27% of patent-holders) · 54 filings since 2022 vs 2 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Patents: 56 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 54 filings since 2022 vs 2 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 8k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. Nordic Alpha Partners) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Feb 2026Series A$29.6M
- Sep 2022Grant (prize money)$259.1K
- Oct 2020Seed$1.8M
Founders & team
Investors
AM Ventures, Europa, Nordic Alpha
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailBorlabs CookieCore-JsElementorGsapHello Elementor
#3
Acquired · Aachen, North Rhine Westphalia · founded 2018 · 47 employees$16.7Mraised▾
Acquired · Aachen, North Rhine Westphalia · founded 2018 · 47 employees
Manufacturer of trailers
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 55how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 21%Patents
top 22%Funding
top 36%Growth
top 45%Moat
top 45%Talent
bottom 49%Innovation: 61 patents (top 31% of patent-holders) · 61 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21
Patents: 61 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 61 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding: Raised $16.7M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series B (Sep 2024)
Audience (LinkedIn): 6k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Senior Sales Manager
Funding rounds
- Sep 2024Series B$16.7M
Founders & team
Investors
JOST World, Startup Autobahn, startport
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCookie ScriptGoogle AnalyticsHstsHttp/3
#4
Series A · Hamburg, Hamburg · founded 2017 · 10 employees$3.4Mraised▾
Series A · Hamburg, Hamburg · founded 2017 · 10 employees
recalm is a manufacturer of consumer electronic products. It produces ANC technology-based intelligent noise controlling devices. The company offers its products for construction machine operators, workers and others. Its product kit includes speakers, microprocessors, sensors and microphones which are integrated into the driver's seat. The microphone absorbs the noise and sends an electric signal to the microprocessor. Its algorithm generates an anti-noise signal of opposite polarity via the speakers and sends it to the noise source. The noise is eliminated by destructive interferences between the signals.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 42how this company ranks against its industry peers
Moat
top 32%Patents
top 34%Innovation
top 36%Tech
top 38%Talent
top 38%Funding
top 40%Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 22 patents
Patents: 22 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 18 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Innovation: 22 patents (top 55% of patent-holders) · 18 filings since 2022 vs 4 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Tech Hardware
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2025Series A$3.3M
- Jan 2024Seed—
- May 2019Grant (prize money)$55.7K
- Dec 2018Grant (prize money)$56.6K
Founders & team
Investors
EIC Fund, Krone Agriculture, Europa, IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt, SymbiaVC, KRONE Holding
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerBorlabs CookieContact Form 7Core-JsDocusignDownload Monitor
#5
Acquired · Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse · founded 2002 · 613 employees$50.4Mraised▾
Acquired · Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse · founded 2002 · 613 employees
Tristone is a manufacturer & supplier of engine cooling & battery cooling components. Its products include air intake systems, resonators, surge tanks, water pipes, rubber hoses, connectors & more for cars.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 20%Product
top 26%Talent
top 38%Funding
top 41%Growth
top 45%Global
top 49%Innovation: 4 product lines
Product: 4 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 11k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Mar 2024Grant (prize money)$29.3K
- Mar 2024Grant (prize money)$50.9K
- Dec 2023Grant (prize money)$54.2K
- Dec 2023Grant (prize money)$49.4K
Founders & team
Investors
Raiffeisen Bank, DenizBank, Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky, Gov.cz, BAVARIA Industries Group, Duke Capital
Tech stack
BootstrapCdnjsCloudflareCore-JsFont AwesomeGoogle Font Api
#6
Series D · Kirchheim unter Teck, Baden Wurttemberg · founded 1997 · 301 employees$698.6Mraised▾
Series D · Kirchheim unter Teck, Baden Wurttemberg · founded 1997 · 301 employees
Manufacturer of automotive fuel cell system
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 31%Market
top 42%Talent
bottom 49%Global
bottom 37%Funding: Raised $699M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 6 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Series D (Nov 2020)
Market: 301 employees (top 28% of Auto)
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
Funding rounds
- Nov 2020Series D$698.6M
Founders & team
Investors
Volvo Group
#7
Series D · Dresden, Saxony · founded 2020 · 1300 employees$106Mraised▾
Series D · Dresden, Saxony · founded 2020 · 1300 employees
Provider of AR, software & hardware development, system integration and cyber security services
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Innovation
top 16%Patents
top 19%Talent
top 38%Funding
top 42%Growth
top 45%Moat
top 45%Innovation: 94 patents (top 23% of patent-holders) · 81 filings since 2022 vs 13 in 2017-21
Patents: 94 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 81 filings since 2022 vs 13 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Audience (LinkedIn): 13k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships · 1 expansions (incl. ASENSING) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2020Series D$106M
Founders & team
Investors
SDIC, FG Venture, Cathay Capital, Ningbo Gaofa Automobile Control System
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerBaidu Analytics (百度统计)BootstrapHstsJavaJquery
#8
Acquired · Eisenach, Thuringia · founded 1990 · 883 employees$13.1Mraised▾
Acquired · Eisenach, Thuringia · founded 1990 · 883 employees
MITEC Automotive is a manufacturer and supplier of powertrain components to OEMs. Manufactures balancer systems, high precision drive units, gears, wheel chains, bevel gears and gear sets, gasoline saving pumps, and turbo compound for automotive. Clientele includes BMW, GM, Skoda, Jaguar, and Bugatti.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 7how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
bottom 49%Market
bottom 39%Global
bottom 36%Growth
bottom 25%Fin. health
bottom 10%Funding: Raised $13.1M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 11 yrs (0.1/yr) · Last round PE (Dec 2015)
Market: 883 employees (top 19% of Auto) · Revenue ~$2.3k
Global: Investors from 1 country beyond Germany
Funding rounds
- Dec 2015PE$13.1M
Investors
Jebsen, Beteiligungsmanagement Thuringen
#9
Acquired · Leutenbach, Baden Wurttemberg · founded 2010 · 7 employees$245.7Kraised▾
Acquired · Leutenbach, Baden Wurttemberg · founded 2010 · 7 employees
Reutter is a manufacturer & supplier of automotive aftermarket accessories. Its products include radiator caps, tank closures, oil closures for trucks & vans. It also serves agricultural & constructional sectors. Its major markets are Germany, Austria, the USA, Mexico & India.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 29how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 30%Patents
top 34%Moat
top 45%Innovation
top 47%Global
bottom 47%Funding
bottom 44%Growth: Web rank 50,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY
Patents: 98 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 2 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 1/10 · IP moat: 98 patents
Funding rounds
- Feb 2024Grant (prize money)$73
- Oct 2023Grant (prize money)$78
- Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$102
- Jun 2023Grant (prize money)$410
Investors
Slovak Investment Holding
Tech stack
AstraCore-JsElementorGoogle Font ApiHstsJquery
#10
Acquired · Flensburg, Schleswig Holstein · founded 2014 · 14 employees$1.9Mraised▾
Acquired · Flensburg, Schleswig Holstein · founded 2014 · 14 employees
Designs, develops, and manufactures electric motors and auxiliary components for mobility applications. It provides electric drive systems for electric vehicles, machines, passenger vehicles, and aircraft. The company offers electric auxiliary units, including steering pumps and air compressors, and supports public transport operators in transitioning to electric mobility through consulting, planning, and design services. The company develops customized electric motors and offers services from initial concept to final product, including feasibility studies, motor calculations, mechanical construction, prototyping, and production.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 10how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 44%Growth
top 45%Talent
bottom 45%Moat
bottom 42%Global
bottom 36%Patents
bottom 32%Funding: Raised $1.9M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 6 yrs (0.3/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Aug 2022)
Talent: 1 named leader on record
Audience (LinkedIn): 602 LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Aug 2022Grant (prize money)$50.1K
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$1.8M
Founders & team
Investors
EIC Fund, Europa, SSF II, HN Holding
Tech stack
All In One SeoApache Http ServerBorlabs CookieContact Form 7Core-JsGodaddy
#11
Acquired · Denklingen, Bavaria · founded 1988 · 160 employees$1.7Mraised▾
Acquired · Denklingen, Bavaria · founded 1988 · 160 employees
Manufacturer of steel and aluminum components for the automotive industry. The company focuses on forging and processing these components. It offers products for powertrain, electric motor, driveline, chassis, and fuel systems. The company also provides career development and training programs.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 13how this company ranks against its industry peers
Product
top 42%Funding
bottom 47%Growth
bottom 46%Global
bottom 41%Moat
bottom 38%Market
bottom 32%Product: 1 published app (30 installs) · Company stage: Acquired
Funding: Raised $1.7M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 23 yrs (0.1/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Feb 2022)
Growth: Headcount 160 → 160 (+0%) across vintages
Funding rounds
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$245.6K
- Aug 2021Grant (prize money)$1.5M
- 2003PE—
Investors
Hannover Finanz, BAFA, Ihk-Muenchen
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple Icloud MailBootstrapCore-JsHstsJava
#12
Funding Raised · Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse · founded 2006 · 1376 employees$359.3Kraised▾
Funding Raised · Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse · founded 2006 · 1376 employees
Provider of engineering and production solutions. They offer solutions for technical problems within the automotive and industrial environment. Their operating industries include Automotive, Production, Sustainability, Motorsport, Classic car services, IT and Data services, and other industries like Urban air mobility, railways, Transport mobility, and more.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 57how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 23%Innovation
top 30%Moat
top 32%Market
top 43%Product
top 46%Talent
bottom 49%Patents: 83 patents matched (strict assignee match) · Lead CPC: F16D65/0006 (+2 more areas)
Innovation: 83 patents (top 25% of patent-holders) · 10 product lines
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 83 patents
Audience (LinkedIn): 41k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2023Grant (prize money)$359.3K
Founders & team
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpOceanwpElementorYoast Seo
Funding & investor landscape
$1.3Btotal disclosed funding
37companies funded
68disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
David Baines
CEO and President · TMD Friction
Axel Helm
Co-Founder & Managing Director · Additive Drives
Philipp Arnold
Co-Founder & CFO · Additive Drives
Abdullah Jaber
CEO and managing director · Trailer Dynamics
Lukas Henkel
Co-Founder & COO · recalm
Martin Gunther
Co-Founder & CTO · recalm
Ignacio Salazar
CEO & President · TRISTONE
Hua Wei
President and CEO · TRISTONE
Christian Mohrdieck
Managing Director · Daimler Truck Fuel Cell
Kevin Liu
Co-CEO · JOYNEXT
Stavros Mitrakis
CEO · JOYNEXT
Siegfried Gotz
Founder & President · MOTEG
Prism market signals · Germany · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,172,007 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Auto Components coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
Common questions
How many Auto Components companies are there in Germany?
Radar tracks 788 indexable Auto Components companies headquartered in Germany that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto Components companies in Germany?
The Auto Components companies in Germany on this list have raised a combined $1.3B in disclosed equity funding across 37 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto Components company in Germany?
Daimler Truck Fuel Cell is the highest-funded Auto Components company in Germany, with $698.6M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto Components companies in Germany are funded?
37 of the 788 Auto Components companies in Germany on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto Components unicorns are there in Germany?
None of the Auto Components companies in Germany on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Germany Auto Components companies?
The most active investors in Germany Auto Components companies on this list include Europa, Gov.cz, BAFA, Economy And Finance, European Union.
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