FLEXOO

Physical AI Sensor Technology

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.

πŸ“ Heidelberg, Germany
πŸ“… Founded 2023
πŸ‘₯ 10-50
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πŸ” Company Overview

A Physical AI sensor platform that develops and manufactures ultra-thin flexible printed sensors (<200 ΞΌm) and monitoring systems enabling real-time physical data capture for AI-driven applications.

πŸ“ˆ Current Stage
Commercial stage with €11M Series A funding (February 2026); products deployed in customer applications including NASA's lunar rover
🎯 Target Customers
Battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, energy storage system providers (BESS operators), aerospace companies, and industrial enterprises requiring real-time physical monitoring
🏒 Industry Verticals
Automotive (EV battery monitoring), Energy Storage (BESS systems), Aerospace (NASA lunar rover applications), Industrial (predictive maintenance, asset monitoring), Healthcare (wearable sensors)

πŸ‘₯ Leadership & Team

πŸ‘€ CEO
Dr. Michael KrΓΆger
πŸ“Š Team Size
10-50
πŸ’Ό CEO Experience
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.
🌟 Key Team Members
Dr. Janusz Schinke (Co-Founder & Managing Director), Sieer Angar (Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board), Dr. Mathieu Turbiez (Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer), Dr. Jean-Charles Flores (Co-Founder & Director Market Development North America)

πŸ† Achievements & Milestones

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

πŸ“¦ Products & Solutions

Key Products
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 Proposition
Develops the world's most versatile ultra-thin printed sensors (<200 ΞΌm 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.

πŸ’‘ Competitive Edge

Unique Physical AI platform combining ultra-thin flexible sensors (<200 ΞΌm) 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.

Key Technological 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.

πŸ“ˆ Funding & Partnerships

Total Funding
€11.0M
Latest Round
Series A (€11.0M, Feb 2026)
Key Investors
eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS, AUMOVIO/co-pace GmbH
Partnerships
NASA, Tekscan, STIF, VW, BASF, Logitech, eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERS, AUMOVIO/co-pace GmbH

πŸ“Š Growth & Traction

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
Notable Customers
NASA, VW, BASF, Logitech, Tekscan, STIF
Category
Physical AI Sensor Technology

πŸ’‘ Innovation & Intellectual Property

Patents & 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.

πŸ“Š Market & Competition

Market Position
European DeepTech leader in Physical AI sensor technology for industrial applications; positioned at the intersection of flexible printed electronics and AI-driven edge computing.
Main Competitors
Canatu Oy, TactoTek, FlexEnable
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