Once known mainly for fintech and creative industries, Berlin is now firmly on the map as one of Europe’s leading healthcare innovation ecosystems. In 2025, the city is home to a new generation of startups that are redefining how care is delivered, accessed, and personalized—from digital therapeutics and biotech to FemTech, workforce wellbeing, and elderly care.
We analyzed Berlin’s top healthcare/medtech startups across nine key categories—featuring 60+ companies solving everything from menopause to mental health, chronic pain to pet wellness.
👇 Here's the breakdown—and why this city matters more than ever in the global health landscape.
🧬 1. Biotech & Pharma: Berlin's Research Edge
Germany’s life sciences backbone continues to power a new wave of biotech startups in Berlin, especially in oncology, immunology, and diagnostics. The city benefits from strong university research ties (like Charité and Humboldt), as well as a skilled STEM talent pool.
Notable startups:
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Medicinisto – Pharma supply chain and education tech
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Epigenics – Epigenetic biomarker research
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T-knife, TissUse, EpiEndo, LenioBio, Cellbricks, Labforward, Merantix
🧠 Why they’re growing: Germany’s emphasis on research commercialization, increased EU funding for deep tech, and a regulatory pathway that supports early-stage clinical testing.
👩⚕️ 2. FemTech Health: From Cycles to Hormones
FemTech is thriving in Berlin, where startups are addressing underfunded women’s health areas like hormonal diagnostics, fertility, menopause, and mental health.
Top players:
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Lovewell – Hormone health coaching for women
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LipoCheck – Early breast screening solutions
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LYLife, Femna, Femlives, KE Health, I See Care, Hormonella
🌱 Why they’re growing: Rising awareness, global funding for women’s health, and integration with telehealth platforms are driving adoption.
🧘 3. Mental Wellness: Scaling Emotional & Cognitive Support
Berlin is home to a diverse mix of mental health startups spanning B2B employee solutions, AI-based self-care, and therapist matching platforms.
Leading startups:
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Nilo Health – B2B mental health platform for employees
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Eaze, Mindance, 7Mind, M-Sense, Elona Health, Selfapy, Clay, Shorely
🧠 Why they’re growing: Mental health stigma is decreasing, digital CBT tools are reimbursed, and employers are increasingly investing in workforce resilience.
🧬 4. Digital Therapeutics: Smart, Scalable, Software-Based Care
Digital therapeutics (DTx) are booming, particularly in Germany where DiGA approval (digital health applications reimbursed by insurers) has catalyzed adoption.
Key DTx startups:
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Vara – AI breast cancer diagnostics
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Mimi – Hearing loss therapy
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HelloBetter, Doctrina, Dopavision, Perfood, SanusX, Neotiv, Sympatient
📈 Why they’re growing: Germany was the first country to reimburse DTx, creating a regulatory and commercial launchpad for DTx companies to scale.
👵 5. Elderly Care & AgeTech: Aging with Autonomy
With an aging population and staffing shortages in care homes, Berlin startups are building tools to improve quality of life, reduce caregiver burden, and digitize elderly care workflows.
Top startups:
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Pflegetiger – Home care logistics platform
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Pflegetools, Pflejista, NINEBAR, Sasy, KIMOMED, Myo, Pflegisoft
🧓 Why they’re growing: Germany has one of the largest elderly populations in Europe—creating massive demand for eldertech, in-home support, and automation.
🐾 6. Pet & Niche Health: Emerging Personalization Frontiers
Berlin is also home to health startups focused on pets, alternative wellness, and niche populations—tapping into growing consumer demand for personalization.
Top names:
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BRAINEFFECT – Nootropics and brain health supplements
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Bitkraut, MCS Datalabs, Groupera, Her1, ooshi, Anima, Kruut
🌟 Why they’re growing: Gen Z and millennial consumers demand holistic health—not just for themselves but their pets and families too.
🏥 7. Telemedicine Platforms: Convenience & Care at Scale
Telemedicine remains a backbone of Germany’s healthtech scene, especially platforms focused on dermatology, mental health, and chronic care.
Notable startups:
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Formel Skin – Online dermatology and skin treatment
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Medexo, TeleClinic, Myoncare, Qunomedical, Mira, OneWorld Doctors, Roger
🌍 Why they’re growing: DACH insurers increasingly support virtual care, and patient demand for specialist access remains high across rural Germany.
💼 8. Workforce Health & Employer Benefits
Berlin startups are building platforms that help companies manage employee health—from diagnostics to mental wellness, insurance integration, and DEI-focused care.
Key startups:
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dasLab – Diagnostic infrastructure for employer testing
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match.care, aer, reCoupling, Moonbird, Meditopia, OpenUp Health
🏢 Why they’re growing: Companies are prioritizing health benefits post-COVID, and Berlin is uniquely positioned with its tech-meets-HR startup DNA.
🏁 Why Berlin Is a HealthTech Powerhouse in 2025
In short:
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🧠 R&D meets product-led growth
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🏛️ Progressive regulatory pathways (DiGA, digital records)
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💶 Access to capital from German and EU health funds
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🏙️ A city that blends global talent, social innovation, and affordability
From biotech to brain health, Berlin is showing the world how healthcare innovation can be smart, scalable, and inclusive.
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