Feb 4, 2025

Paderborn-based Assemblean , a German deeptech startup, has secured €1.8M in a Seed funding round led by b2venture, with participation from Archimedes New Ventures and Teuto Seed Club business angels. The company claims to offer a manufacturing and supply chain automation platform, leveraging a Production-as-a-Service model to tap into the €2.4T contract manufacturing market. Florian Schweitzer, Partner at b2venture, says, “Right from the start we have been impressed by the expertise and commitment of the assemblean team and we’re beyond happy to back their journey going forward.” “With its proprietary platform and superior technology, the company is poised to become a leading player in transforming manufacturing into a more efficient service at the fingertips of companies of all sizes.” Marek Lehmann, board member of Teuto Seed Club, adds, “We believe that Assemblean will significantly change the market for contract manufacturing with its deep-tech approach. “The next generation of the German industrial landscape is being actively built here in the region, and we look forward to accompanying this journey at Assemblean with our angel investors.” Helping startups and companies launch product innovations Assemblean offers a digital platform that automates supply chain management and production processes for companies across industries. Its services cover component procurement, assembly, and quality control, streamlining manufacturing workflows while reducing costs and lead times. Founded in 2021 with support from the EXIST Forschungstransfer programme and the EU, the company serves over 100 customers. Assemblean’s Production as a Service model uses automation to provide startups and SMEs with flexible, scalable manufacturing, helping them overcome challenges in producing innovative products. Unlike traditional manufacturers or limited on-demand services, Assemblean’s automated approach enables faster production and cost savings of up to one-third, with no restrictions on the range of products it can manufacture. The company was founded as a spin-off from the Heinz Nixdorf Institute and is supported by garage33, Paderborn University’s startup centre, and the Founders Foundation. Capital utilisation Assemblean supports Germany’s role in industrial production by using local talent and university partnerships to develop supply chain automation and manufacturing technologies. With funding, Assemblean plans to improve its platform, simplify supply chain processes, and offer production solutions. Assemblean co-founder, Dr.-Ing. Xiaojun Yang, says, “Our mission is to make production as easy as possible for our customers. We are creating the infrastructure for manufacturing anything at scale, using our digital platform.” “We are elated to have won b2venture as a new investor who supports our mission, and we’re looking forward to unlocking new possibilities for startups, SMEs and corporates to build products with our infrastructure.” Brief about the investors Founded in 2000,  b2venture  is a European VC firm that makes early-stage investments through its funds and stage-agnostic investments through its direct investment track. A community of angel investors supports the firm, which invests over €100M per year across Europe. b2venture has backed companies such as 1KOMMA5°, DeepL, Facebook, and XING, among others. Archimedes New Ventures is the venture capital arm of the Böllhoff Group, a global partner in fastening technology, assembly, and logistics solutions. Founded in 1877 and family-run, Böllhoff focuses on long-term success, innovation, and customer proximity. With over 3,000 employees worldwide, the company supports industries in meeting their fastening needs and advancing technology. The Teuto Seed Club is a community of business angels from East Westphalia-Lippe. Founded in 2024, it brings together founders and decision-makers from family businesses and Mittelstand companies to support entrepreneurial talent and invest in innovative business models. The Teuto Seed Club members offer business experience, industry expertise, and capital to strengthen young companies and the region of East Westphalia-Lippe. Topics: