Mark Kendall
This article showcases our top picks for the best Cologne based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Cologne Automotive Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
FINN
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FINN offers monthly car-subscriptions to create a sustainable method for mobility.
Sono Motors
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Sono Motors is a global mobility and energy service provider.
ProGlove
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ProGlove develops innovative industrial wearables that enable manufacturing and logistics staff to work faster, safer, and easier.
Cluno
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Cluno is an online car subscription service providing rental cars irrespective of any contracts.
IONITY
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IONITY makes long-distance travel with electric vehicles an enjoyable experience.
Holoride
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Holoride is a company turning vehicles into moving theme parks by synching XR with vehicle movement and navigation data.
Wirelane
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Wirelane is a full service provider in the field of electric mobility.
ChargeX
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ChargeX provides electric car charging solutions.
Toposens
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Toposens builds highly robust and low-cost near-field 3D ultrasonic vision technology for robotics and autonomous vehicles.
2trde
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2trde develops a software solution designed for B2B car trade and mobility providers.
Artisense Corporation
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Artisense provides a globally leading 3D-vision technology, enabling vehicles, robots and UAVs navigate effectively in any space without GPS
MotionsCloud
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MotionsCloud helps property/vehicle insurance companies & fleet/mobility operators to streamline & automate inspections/claims processes
Apostera
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Apostera is automotive company offering set of innovative products world-wide.
TerraLoupe
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TerraLoupe empowers autonomous mobility by providing machine learning generated virtual 3D twins of the environment for simulation/ HD maps.
Veact
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VEACT is developing applications, processes and products to improve sales success in the car trade market using data-based marketing.
AutoScout24
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AutoScout24 is an online car market for buying and selling new and used vehicles, motorbikes and accessories.
Bayerische Motoren Werke
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Bayerische Motoren Werke manufactures and sells luxury cars and motorcycles worldwide.
Technica Engineering
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Technica Engineering provides testing and vehicle validation technologies to assist automotive manufacturers and their suppliers.
4.screen
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4.screen is the leading platform to connect and interact with drivers
Knorr-Bremse
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Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader for braking systems and supplier of other safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle subsystems.
ryd
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ryd is a cross-brand solution for mobile payments directly at the gas pump.
Munich Electrification
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Munich Electrification creates world-class battery management systems that are safe, functional, and affordable.
Berylls
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We are automotive & mobility experts who help our clients succeed with strategy consulting, business building, and VC / PE investments.
L4B Software
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L4B Software provides embedded software solutions and engineering services.
Carly GmbH
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Carly operates as a publisher of automotive software solutions focusing on German brands.
TechFounders
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TechFounders is a international accelerator program based in Munich, Germany.
Traton
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Traton is a transport industry that manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
BMW.com
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BMW.com is a platform that brings BMW enthusiasts, fans, and drivers closer to their fascination and the latest technological trends.
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG
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Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG design, develops, manufactures, markets, and supports wheeled and tracked vehicles.
FLUTR
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Creates the vehicles and technology for personal aerial urban mobility
Incadea
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Incadea is a provider of enterprise software solutions and services to the global automotive retail and wholesale market.
akzente
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akzente is a Munich, Germany-based sustainability consultancy.
MicroFuzzy
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MicroFuzzy is an engineering expertise on powertrain systems and drivetrain electronics.
Pixida
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Pixida is an innovative technology company offering comprehensive digital solutions and professional services that are interconnected.
OSRAM CONTINENTAL GmbH
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OSRAM CONTINENTAL modern lighting technologies with electronics and software and for the automotive lighting industry.
arwe Group
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arwe offering our professional services to automotive manufacturers, car dealers, car rental, leasing companies and car sharing providers.
bikesale.de
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Germany’s biggest marketplace for used bicycles
BMW Group Plants
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BMW Group Plants offers to manufacture automobiles, motorcycles, engine assembly, components production and also provides financial service.
CryptoMotors
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CryptoMotors is the first digital automaker powered by the Ethereum blockchain.
Cesonia
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Cesonia provides a data exchange and cooperation platform for consistent, supply chain-wide requirements management.
LIINITA
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LIINITA’s vision is to provide a transportation service that is more attractive than driving a vehicle through the city yourself
ICterra
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Committed Software Engineering Partner for your Critical Solutions
KS / AUXILIA
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KS / AUXILIA began as an automobile club and has grown into one of the world’s largest traffic and legal protection companies.
YesAuto
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YesAuto is an auto market company that provides a comprehensive new and used car sales, insurance, and leasing services.
SIGRA Technologies
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SIGRA Technologies is platform for automotive control units (ECU), Wireless Power, Deep learning and Neural Networks for autonomous driving
NINJAR
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3D | AR | VR services on demand. Access elite teams of developers, designers and product managers.
MTU Aero Engines North America
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MTU Aero Engines North America is an aviation & aerospace firm providing engineering and management services to gas turbine industry.
Pininfarina Automobiles
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Pininfarina automobiles aims to be the most desirable and sustainable luxury electric carmaker in the world.
SIXT ride – Germany
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SIXT ride, a web and mobile app, enables passengers to find and book economy, business, and first class fares; and business vans for trips.
Beissbarth
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Beissbarth is a manufacturing company of modern automotive testing and service equipment.
Huss-Verlag
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Huss-Verlag is a B2B publishing house that offers trade journals and periodical publications for the logistics and automotive sectors.
Auronik
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Auronik is a leading supplier of infotainment and navigation technology for the automobile industry.
CargoGuard
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The CargoGuard system is a technical solution to protect valuable goods and classified documents during transportation and storage.
MVI Group
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MVI Group provides project and process management services to the automotive industry worldwide together with its subsidiaries.
GOVECS
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GOVECS is focused on creating zero emission electric vehicles, designed according to the requirements of modern electric mobility.
5G Automotive Association
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5G Automotive Association is a cross-industry association for connected and autonomous vehicles.
LeasingTime Deutschland
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LeasingTime Deutschland is a car dealership company that provides leasing of new and used cars.
Audi Business Innovation
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Audi Business Innovation engages in the development and operation of digital mobility products.
AMS Osram – Automotive Lighting Systems
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AMS Osram – Automotive Lighting Systems develops innovative automotive lighting systems to meet the needs of modern mobility concepts.
Carl Gregory Chrysler Jeep Dodge
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Carl Gregory Chrysler Jeep Dodge is a car dealership located in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Allgeier Engineering
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Allgeier Engineering facilitates challenging development projects in automotive and rail technology.
TWS Partners
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TWS Partners is a management consulting company.
STATTAUTO Munich
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STATTAUTO Munich is the non-profit, local car-sharing provider in the state capital Munich and around the city.
iAutofinance
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iAutofinance is an innovative and growth-oriented FinTech company.
C-CON
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C-CON offer development, construction, production and process management services.
Auto Magnus
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Auto Magnus is a car dealership agency that offers new and used vehicles, spare parts, and financing services.
sayTEC
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Saytec Provides Development, Modernization, And Automation.
Montes8615 GmbH
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Montes8615 GmbH operates a car trading platform for the purchase and sale of used vehicles.
Mint Fixies
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Mint Fixies lets you design your own completely unique fixed gear and single speed bike out of thousands colorful component variations.
Soprado
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Soprado offers services to companies in the area of automotive, energy supply, finance, media, and internet.
grill sportivo
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grill sportivo is providing car maintenance services and sells car care products on the web.
assistance partner
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assistance partner provides breakdown and accident assistance.
AVENYR
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AVENYR is a technology consulting firm that provides mobility engineering services to the automotive industry.
Picture-Service
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Picture-Service is a full-service agency that offers photography services to the automobile industry.
EDF GmbH
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EDF GmbH is a premier automotive engineering services and prototyping company.
ABSOLUT PersonalManagement GmbH
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ABSOLUT PersonalManagement is specialized in personnel recruitment in the areas of high-tech, medical & care, across.
TUfast e.V. Racing Team
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TUfast e.V. Racing Team designs, develops, and manufactures race cars and competes in international formula student competitions.
SPS Soft
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SPS Soft offers a wide range of security options.
CHARGE-V
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CHARGE-V offers engineering services in the automotive aerospace, mechanical engineering, environmental technology, and telecommunications.
Softing Automotive Electronics
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The Softing Group’s four automotive units currently provide a broad range of diagnostic, measuring and testing products and services.
VOLKE Consulting Engineers
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Volke offers its customers engineering services for the development of new technological solutions.
KET Karosserie Entwicklung Thurner
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KET Karosserie Entwicklung Thurner offers designs, project management, workshop, models, and prototype construction services.
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