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RESPOND Accelerator

RESPOND Accelerator

Overview

RESPOND is a six-month accelerator program initiated by the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt and operated by UnternehmerTUM. It focuses on supporting startups that contribute to a sustainable, regenerative, and net-zero economy, in line with the UN 2030 Agenda. The program provides coaching, mentorship, leadership development, and access to a global network of investors and partners. Participation is free of charge, and the accelerator does not take any equity from the startups. For 2025, its focus areas are energy transition & infrastructure and industry decarbonization.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

RESPOND Accelerator investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ToucanOct 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
SimplexDNA AGApr 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
BrickifyMar 2022AcceleratorCo-investor
PolyXLabsJun 2021AcceleratorLead
BrickifySep 2020AcceleratorLead

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMunich, Bavaria
Year FoundedN/A

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