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 May 2025.

12 companies raised a combined €214.9M and $9M in May 2025. The biggest round: Parloa (€106M).

CompanyWhat they doFunding
ParloaAI for customer conversations€106M
PliantBusiness credit card platform€35M
TrawaAI-controlled energy consumption optimisation€24M Series A
CirculaEmployee expense management€15M
DunaB2B identity checks€10.7M
7LearningsRetail price forecasting€10M Series B
FreshflowAI-powered fresh food supply optimisation€6.5M
Tomorrow BiostasisHuman cryopreservation technology services€5M
Voya GamesBlockchain-based gaming platform development$5M
Solda AIAI voice sales agents$4M
RegpitAnti-money laundering compliance automation€1.7M Pre-Seed
MATCHDAY NUTRITIONSports nutrition€1M Seed

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

Biggest Funding Rounds in Berlin in May 2025

  • Parloa - €106M (AI for customer conversations)
  • Pliant - €35M (Business credit card platform)
  • Trawa - €24M Series A (AI-controlled energy consumption optimisation)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many startups were funded in Berlin in May 2025?

12 startups secured funding in Berlin in May 2025, spanning sectors such as AI, fintech, energy, identity, foodtech, gaming, and sports nutrition.

What was the largest funding round in Berlin in May 2025?

The largest funding round was Parloa, which raised €106M for their AI customer conversations platform.

How much total funding did Berlin startups raise in May 2025?

Berlin startups raised a combined €214.9M and $9M in May 2025 across 12 funding rounds.


See also: Funded startups in Berlin: April 2025

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AuthorIgor Ranc

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