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Startup Autobahn

Startup Autobahn

Stuttgart, Baden-Württembergstartup-autobahn.com

Overview

Startup Autobahn is an open innovation platform that connects innovative tech companies with industry-leading corporations . It was founded in 2016 by Mercedes-Benz in cooperation with Plug and Play, ARENA2036, and the University of Stuttgart . The platform facilitates collaboration between startups and established companies to pilot new technologies and bring production-ready solutions to market .

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Startup Autobahn investments
CompanyDateStageLead
&ChargeNov 2021SeedCo-investor
ZensorsSep 2021SeedCo-investor
BleencoMar 2018AcceleratorCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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HeadquartersStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg
Year Founded2016

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