Best Sports Equipment Companies in Germany
The 105 best Sports Equipment companies in Germany in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Econic One.
Germany's Sports Equipment startup scene is small by funding totals but worth watching closely. Our directory tracks 105 companies with just $12M in disclosed funding between them, and two names carry most of that weight: Econic One at $6M and GetSteps at $5M. That's a thin capital base against a global market projected to grow from roughly $113.1B in 2024 toward $220.3B by 2034 at a 6.9% CAGR. No unicorns here yet. But the concentration of early-stage bets, from Seedandspeed to German Accelerator, suggests investors are circling the category carefully rather than flooding it.
So what's actually moving the needle? Digital engagement is one honest answer. Median install growth across nearly 1,200 sports and sporting-goods apps is running at roughly +18% year-over-year, which tells you consumer interest is real even if German equity rounds stay modest. Equipment innovation is accelerating globally too, with health trends and social media driving participation rates that eventually translate into hardware demand. If you're sizing up which German companies are best positioned to catch that wave, disclosed funding momentum is a reasonable starting filter, and that's exactly what this ranking gives you.
Ranked: Best Sports Equipment companies in Germany
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Econic One Manufacturer of recreational electric bikes and bicycles | $6M | 47 mo ago | Series A | — | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2 | GetSteps Manufacturer of custom-made orthopedic insoles designed to support feet and body | $5M | 59 mo ago | Seed | Annik Wolf Co-Founder | 2019 | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+42 | — | — |
| 3 | Restube Provider of inflatable safety buoys, swim buoys, and related accessories | $683K | 122 mo ago | Seed | Christopher Fuhrhop Founder & CEO | 2012 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyVisa+35 | — | 1 job opening |
| 4 | Cube Bikes Manufacturer of bicycles | $457K | 101 mo ago | Funding Raised | Andreas Foti Managing director | 1993 | Cart FunctionalityApple iCloud MailPHP+16 | 3 patents Integrated cable routing systems and derailleur hanger designs for bicycles | 1 job opening |
| 5 | Polytan Flooring solutions for sports facilities | — | 33 mo ago | Acquired | Fred van Wijk CEO | 1969 | WebflowCart FunctionalityGSAP+24 | 7 patents On‑site fabrication of elastic underlay and cleaning systems for artificial turf. | — |
| 6 | Esbit Manufacturer of coolers & containers | — | 65 mo ago | Funding Raised | Robert Paap Co-CEO | 1936 | Cart FunctionalityShopifyPayPal+15 | — | — |
| 7 | safetee Manufacturer of golf products | — | 72 mo ago | Seed | Philipp Schneider Co-Founder & CEO | 2018 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Jack Wolfskin Developer & manufacturer of functional outdoor clothing, footwear, and equipment | — | 107 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1981 | Cart FunctionalitySalesforce Commerce CloudSalesforce+19 | 21 patents Recycled thermoplastic elastomer films/laminates and innovative footwear fastening components | — |
Top 9 Sports Equipment companies in Germany
#1
Series A · Eschborn, Hessen · founded 2014 · 70 employees$6.3Mraised▾
Manufacturer of recreational electric bikes and bicycles
- Jul 2022Series A$6.3M
#2
Seed · Berlin, Berlin · founded 2019 · 19 employees$5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of custom-made orthopedic insoles designed to support feet and body. These insoles address foot misalignments and alleviate pain in the feet, knees, hips, and back. The company provides insoles for various shoe types, including sneakers, boots, and dress shoes. Customers create foot impressions using a home kit for personalized insole creation.
- Jul 2021Seed$3M
- Feb 2020Angel—
#3
Seed · Karlsruhe, Baden-wurttemberg · founded 2012 · 22 employees$683.3Kraised▾
Provider of inflatable safety buoys, swim buoys, and related accessories. It provides safety solutions for various water activities, including swimming, paddleboarding, and professional rescue operations. Offerings include dry bags, dog life jackets, and swimming goggles. It also provides wristbands, hoodies, and swimming caps. Restube develops and markets innovative, compact inflatable safety buoys for water sports and leisure activities. Their products focus on enhancing personal safety.
- Apr 2016Seed$683.3K
#4
Funding Raised · Waldershof, Bavaria · founded 1993$456.7Kraised▾
Manufacturer of bicycles
- Jan 2018Grant (prize money)$456.7K
#5
Acquired · Burgheim, Bavaria · founded 1969—raised▾
Flooring solutions for sports facilities
#6
Funding Raised · Hamburg, Hamburg · founded 1936 · 10 employees—raised▾
Manufacturer of coolers & containers
#7
Seed · Wurzburg, Bavaria · founded 2018—raised▾
Developer of a golf cap with a detachable protector intended to provide protection from serious head injuries. The company's light protector is a special tee structure that has impeccable impact absorption values and fits comfortably and unobtrusively into caps, enabling golf players to enjoy their game while reducing countless serious head injuries
- 2020Seed—
#8
Acquired · Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse · founded 1981 · 1440 employees—raised▾
Developer & manufacturer of functional outdoor clothing, footwear, and equipment
#9
Seed · Chemnitz, Saxony · founded 2013 · 9 employees—raised▾
Provider of local news and information via radio broadcasting. It delivers news updates, covering topics such as local events, crime reports, and community announcements. The broadcasts also incorporate music and other segments, aiming to provide a diverse range of content to its listeners. The platform utilizes a website to supplement its radio broadcasts, offering additional content and information.
- Jun 2014Seed—
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