CDTM Startups
Last updated: 11.08.2025
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Unicorns
~20% of all German unicorns are CDTM startups. A unicorn is a company valued at €1bn or more.280+
Companies founded
The number includes all companise where at least one CDTM alumni is a founder. 25k+
Current employees
~1.000 alumni created each on average 25 jobs. This number only includes current employees.8.7b€
Total funding
Only publicly communicated funding. In 2022 alone >10% of German venture capital was invested in CDTM startups.CDTM unicorns
Monzo Bank
Banking made easy.
Trade Republic
Empowering millions to put their money to work.
TIER Mobility
Change mobility for good.
Personio
Enabling better organizations.
Forto
Enabling better business decisions by digitizing supply chains.
Razor Group
The new-age global consumer holding.
Cellares
Accelerating access to life-saving cell therapies.
eGym
The future of fitness technology.
Foodora
Enabling anything within minutes of your door.
CDTM startups