Heidelberg’s FLEXOO Raises €11M Series A Funding For Physical AI Sensor Technology

The company will use the funding to expand globally and scale its physical AI sensor platform for applications in battery storage and the automotive industries.

Founded in 2023 as a spin-off of InnovationLab GmbH FLEXOO is a Heidelberg-based DeepTech startup providing the hardware data layer that modern industries need. Its scalable platform combines ultra-thin, flexible sensors with real-time AI at the edge enabling precise physical data collection for AI applications.

FLEXOO addresses the core challenge of physical AI: algorithms require accurate real-time physical data from technical systems. Its modular sensor platform can integrate into any surface or space, offering economic viability and patent protection.

The company provides contract engineering and manufacturing services and a range of solutions in printed electronics, including printed sensors, battery monitoring systems, foil heaters, printed antennas, and flexible PCBs.

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FLEXOO ensures client IP protection through strict confidentiality agreements and clearly defined intellectual property ownership and usage rights during collaborative projects.

Looking ahead to 2026 FLEXOO plans to expand international sales and customer support, secure higher-value supply contracts, deliver prototypes of its advanced physical AI platform to strategic partners, and solidify foundational IP for its physical AI and dexterous sensing technologies.

“FLEXOO sensors make Physical AI possible: Only ultra-thin, free-form sensor technology bridges the gap between physical hardware and learning algorithms. With eCAPITAL and AUMOVIO, as investors, we are scaling a patented technology for a multi-billion-dollar market,” said Dr Michael Kröger, founding CEO of FLEXOO.

“The world is pouring billions into AI models, yet starving them of the physical data they need. FLEXOO closes that gap. What underpins our conviction is a scalable platform technology – a validated stack from R&D to deployment – and a targeted go‐to‐market with a tangible customer pipeline in large industries that have a clear need for reliable, real‐time sensor intelligence. The interplay of the most precise tactile sensor in the market and the Physical AI platform is unique and cannot easily be replicated. It strongly aligns with our ambition to back visionary deep‐tech companies that deliver lasting impact, particularly across sustainability and IoT,” said Hannes Schill, Managing Partner, eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS.

About FLEXOO

FLEXOO specializes in printed electronics, offering complete solutions for sensors, heaters, antennas, and flexible PCBs. Leveraging expert design, advanced R&D and scalable manufacturing, FLEXOO delivers high-performance, customizable technologies that enable industries to integrate physical AI and flexible electronics into next-generation, innovative applications.