Igor Ranc

Each week in our Handpicked Careers newsletter, 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 2026. They were featured in these newsletters:

13 companies raised a combined €139.8M and $91.3M in May 2026. The biggest round: n8n (€60M+ secondary).

CompanyWhat they doFunding
n8nLow-code workflow automation€60M+ secondary
bunchPE/VC fund management platform$35M Series B
SPREADAI engineering intelligence for industry$30M Series B
LiveEOSatellite AI for infrastructure & defense€28M
All3Robotics for housing construction$25M seed
GetquinInvestment tracker becoming wealth manager€12M
PatronusEmergency smartwatch for seniors€11M
TacalyxTACA-targeted cancer antibodies€11M seed extension
LawXAI OS for law firms and notaries€7.5M seed
ElephantAI training for frontline teams€5M
VREYShared-rooftop solar for multi-family homes€3.3M seed
Nox MobilityEuropean night train network€2M pre-seed
ComplydoAI compliance engine for enterprises$1.3M 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 2026

  • n8n - €60M+ secondary from SAP at $5.2B valuation (Low-code workflow automation)
  • bunch - $35M Series B (PE/VC fund management platform)
  • SPREAD - $30M Series B (AI engineering intelligence for industry)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many startups were funded in Berlin in May 2026?

13 startups secured funding in Berlin in May 2026, spanning sectors such as AI automation, fintech, robotics, healthtech, climate tech, and legal tech.

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

The largest funding round was n8n, which raised €60M+ in a secondary from SAP at a $5.2B valuation for its low-code workflow automation platform.

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

Berlin startups raised a combined €139.8M and $91.3M in May 2026 across 13 funding rounds.


See also: Funded startups in Berlin: April 2026

Looking beyond Berlin? See funded startups across Germany: May 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.