Collaboration of Camunda, Cognigy, Pluz, OroraTech, and flat forfriendz
In the ever-evolving world of startups, several companies are poised for greatness, with IPOs or major funding rounds on the horizon. Two such companies, Kraken and Lime, are gearing up for public market debuts around 2026.
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, currently ranks among the top ten globally. Offering access to 261 coins and seven fiat currencies, Kraken has faced market turbulence that delayed its initial public offering (IPO) plans in 2022. However, with a friendlier regulatory climate now in place, Kraken is preparing for a 2026 IPO. The company aims to raise another private funding round before going public and plans to add stock and ETF trading to its platform in 2024.
Lime, another startup making waves, offers micro-mobility solutions such as bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds in over 100 cities worldwide. Despite regulatory challenges, Lime is growing profitably and has hired Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan to lead its IPO, expected in 2026 if market conditions permit.
Beyond Kraken and Lime, the startup ecosystem is brimming with potential. South Korea, for instance, boasted nearly 30 unicorns across sectors like fintech, mobility, and e-commerce in 2025. The United States is home to mega-unicorns valued at tens to hundreds of billions of dollars, such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Stripe, though these are well-established rather than startups on the verge.
Germany also has its share of up-and-coming startups. Camunda, a Berlin-based startup, is one such contender. Despite a 2023 loss of around 9.6 million euros, Camunda generated revenues of 70.8 million euros in 2023 and raised 100 million US dollars. Camunda's main investors are Highland Europe and Insight Partners.
Other German startups worth watching include those based in Aachen, such as Clinomic, Voltfang, and amberSearch. OroraTech, an anti-wildfire space tech company, has raised 37 million and is expanding into the insurance sector. Utopian Founders, a venture studio, has started a new project called Pluz.
On November 5th, the second STARTUPLAND event will showcase young companies like flatbuy, Skleo Health, Hades Mining, Regulate, and fünfeinhalb. One recent success story is Cognigy, which had an exit worth 955 million US dollars.
For those seeking a new challenge in startups and companies, a job board is available. Keeping a close eye on IPO pipelines and venture capital news is recommended for the latest financial and investment details on upcoming unicorns beyond Kraken and Lime.
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