Igor Ranc

Each week, we compile a list of funded startups in Berlin and Germany, along with the links to the career pages. Recently funded startups offer great opportunities for ambitious job seekers.

Here is a consolidated list of funded startups in Berlin for January 2026. They were featured in these newsletters:

9 companies raised a combined €413.2M and $389.4M in January 2026. The biggest round: Parloa ($350M).

CompanyWhat they doFunding
ParloaAI agents for customer service$350M Series D
OvivaAI digital obesity and chronic care€200M Series D
TerralayrBattery storage systems€192M
ClooverClimate-tech financing platform$22M
TheionCrystal-sulfur battery technology$16.4M Series A
GeneralMindAI autopilot for supply chains€10.2M Pre-seed
NetBirdOpen-source secure remote network access€8.5M Series A
VivantaDigital property management platform€2.5M Seed
PangeAIAI satellite data analysis platform$1M Pre-seed

Funding dates reflect when each round was covered in our newsletter, not necessarily the official announcement date.

Biggest Funding Rounds in Berlin in January 2026

  • Parloa - $350M Series D (AI agents for customer service)
  • Oviva - €200M Series D (AI digital obesity and chronic care)
  • Terralayr - €192M (Battery storage systems)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many startups were funded in Berlin in January 2026?

9 startups secured funding in Berlin in January 2026, spanning sectors such as AI, health tech, climate tech, energy storage, fintech, and space tech.

What was the largest funding round in Berlin in January 2026?

The largest funding round was Parloa, which raised $350M Series D for their AI agents for customer service platform.

How much total funding did Berlin startups raise in January 2026?

Berlin startups raised a combined €413.2M and $389.4M in January 2026 across 9 funding rounds.


Looking beyond Berlin? See funded startups across Germany: January 2026.

Explore more startup news on Startups Berlin.

AuthorIgor Ranc

Founder of Handpicked Berlin — a weekly newsletter and community for Berlin professionals. Covering careers, salaries, startups, and Berlin life since 2022.