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FLEXOO

Category: AI Infrastructure

A Physical AI sensor platform that develops and manufactures ultra-thin flexible printed sensors (<200 μm) and monitoring systems enabling real-time physical data capture for AI-driven applications. FLEXOO was founded in 2023. The company is led by Dr. Michael Kröger. Based in Heidelberg, Germany. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: €11.0M. Latest round: Series A (€11.0M, Feb 2026). Key investors include eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS, AUMOVIO/co-pace GmbH.

Founded
2023
Headquarters
Heidelberg, Germany
Team size
10-50
Total funding
€11.0M

Value proposition

Enables AI systems to access precise, real-time physical data through ultra-thin, free-form sensors that integrate seamlessly into any surface or component, improving battery capacity by up to 5% without pack redesign while providing early warning systems for critical applications.

Products and solutions

BaMoS (Battery Monitoring System) - Cell-level temperature and pressure monitoring, MultiMoS (Multi-parameter Wireless Sensors) - Ultra-thin multi-sensing platform, Large-Area Printed Sensors - Pressure mapping and temperature sensing, Foil Heaters - Flexible heating elements for de-icing and comfort applications, Printed Antennas - Custom antenna solutions via additive manufacturing, Flex PCBs - Flexible printed circuit boards for medical and automotive applications, SensorMatrix Lab - Battery monitoring software for real-time visualization and analysis

Unique value

Develops the world's most versatile ultra-thin printed sensors (<200 μm thickness) with free-form factor manufacturing that enables Physical AI applications by bridging the gap between physical hardware and learning algorithms. Technology proven in NASA's lunar rover mission.

Target customer

Battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, energy storage system providers (BESS operators), aerospace companies, and industrial enterprises requiring real-time physical monitoring

Industries served

Automotive (EV battery monitoring), Energy Storage (BESS systems), Aerospace (NASA lunar rover applications), Industrial (predictive maintenance, asset monitoring), Healthcare (wearable sensors)

Technology advantage

Combines high-volume roll-to-roll printed electronics manufacturing (20+ km of electronics per shift) with modular, patent-protected sensor technology delivering multi-parameter sensing (pressure, temperature, humidity, pH, gases) at cost-efficient scale. Validates with leading battery manufacturers showing up to 5% capacity improvements without pack redesign.

How they differentiate

Unique Physical AI platform combining ultra-thin flexible sensors (<200 μm) with real-time edge AI processing; proven in NASA's lunar rover mission demonstrating extreme environment reliability; roll-to-roll mass production capability (20+ km/shift) enabling cost-efficient scalability.

Main competitors

Canatu Oy, TactoTek, FlexEnable

Key partnerships

NASA, Tekscan, STIF, VW, BASF, Logitech, eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS, AUMOVIO/co-pace GmbH

Notable customers

NASA, VW, BASF, Logitech, Tekscan, STIF

Major milestones

Founded as independent spin-off from InnovationLab GmbH (2023), Strategic acquisition of Heidelberg Printed Electronics GmbH, Technology selected for NASA's lunar rover mission, Strategic partnership with Tekscan (Feb 2025), Strategic partnership with STIF (Oct 2025), Selected as Elite Startup in BIND Open Innovation & Acceleration Program, Series A funding round led by eCAPITAL and AUMOVIO (Feb 2026)

Growth metrics

Transitioned from R&D spin-off to commercial-stage company; validated technology deployed in NASA lunar rover; production capability of 20+ km of electronics per shift; customer validation showing up to 5% battery capacity improvements

Market positioning

European DeepTech leader in Physical AI sensor technology for industrial applications; positioned at the intersection of flexible printed electronics and AI-driven edge computing.

Geographic focus

Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany with expansion into North American markets; strategic partnerships across Europe (STIF, Tekscan) and validated technology deployment in US space applications (NASA)

Patents and IP

Patent-protected sensor and edge AI platform technology. Company is actively strengthening foundational intellectual property portfolio in Physical AI and dexterous sensing throughout 2026.

About Dr. Michael Kröger

Founding CEO & Managing Director of FLEXOO GmbH (2023-present); Managing Director of InnovationLab GmbH (2022-present); held management positions at BASF and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen in technology, sales, and production; involved with InnovationLab since 2008 as scientific group leader; Dr.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering from TU Braunschweig.

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