sevdesk – From STEP USA to a Successful Exit

Offenburg-based company Sevdesk, a proud alumnus of the STEP USA program, has achieved a significant milestone: the Paris-based software provider Cegid, specializing in cloud business management solutions, has acquired the accounting platform founded in 2013. With over 130,000 customers across more than 100 industries and a revenue of €14 million in 2022, Sevdesk has established … Read more

STEP USA alumnus Circunomics raises 8 million euros

STEP USA alumnus Circunomics, an innovative startup from Mainz, Germany, has taken a decisive step on the road to international success. The company, founded in 2019 by Felix Wagner and Jan Born, has now closed an impressive financing round of 8 million euros. Well-known partners such as the Munich-based GET Fund, Schaeffler Invest – an … Read more

mateligent iDEAS GmbH is Revolutionizing Sensor Technology

From Local Startup to Transatlantic Innovator: How mateligent iDEAS GmbH is Revolutionizing Sensor Technology in the U.S. Market after being part of the STEP USA Program: The German American Chamber of Commerce, New York (GACC NY) supports German American trade by assisting businesses with market entry, expansion, and strategic partnerships in both the United States … Read more

FUSE-AI GmbH honored with AI Innovation Award

Founded in 2019, FUSE-AI GmbH stands for artificial intelligence in radiology. The company develops medical AI software that analyzes MRI images and supports radiologists in diagnosing cancer. With Prostate.Carcinoma.ai, FUSE-AI has launched a product on the market that offers particular advantages in the detection of prostate cancer: It delivers high-quality results quickly and efficiently, thus ensuring … Read more

INERATEC raises $129 Million led by Piva Capital to usher in the next era of sustainable mobility

Investment to Accelerate the Production and Commercialization of Carbon-Neutral e-Fuel Karlsruhe, Germany – January 16, 2024 – INERATEC, a pioneering e-Fuel company, announced it has raised over $129 million in its Series B funding round, led by Piva Capital with additional participation from HG Ventures, TDK Ventures, Copec WIND Ventures, RockCreek, Emerald, Samsung Ventures as … Read more

SurFunction GmbH closes successful financing round and strengthens market position

Saarbrücken-based company strengthens its equity capital with a mid-single-digit million amount and gains a well-known lead investor with Capnamic. Further growth, market expansion and development of complementary competencies are planned. Saarbrücken, June 5, 2024 – SurFunction GmbH, a DeepTech company and pioneer in the field of laser-based surface modification, today announced the successful closing of … Read more

STEP USA opened the right doors for us – a solid network is key when entering the U.S. market!

GACC New York: Thank you for joining us today, Tobias. Your journey from being a butcher to founding an IT company and joining our STEP USA program is quite fascinating. Could you share with us the inspiration behind your venture? Tobias Hertfelder: Thank you for having me. My inspiration came from a desire to solve … Read more