Innovation isn't luck. It's the outcome of bold thinking and structured execution.
Innovation is not just about having great ideas. It’s about turning those ideas into something real — something that works, scales, and creates measurable value. Our cases show what’s possible when technology meets ownership — and systems are built to deliver results.
We don't believe in innovation theatre. We believe in building systems that actually work.
mantro is not your typical consultancy. We don't just analyze — we deliver. With deep technical capabilities, entrepreneurial focus, and a reusable venture infrastructure, we solve problems end-to-end: from vision to working product.
Whether it's modernizing platforms, launching new ventures or scaling deep tech — we build for speed, scalability and real-world impact.
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One system. Real proof.
We're the only builder that runs technology, venture building and capital as one system — and we invest in the ventures we build. Not slideware: companies with revenue, teams, and exits.
- 35+
ventures built
- 5
exits
- €1B+
enterprise value created
- 20+
years building companies
- 400+
enterprise tech projects delivered
02Cases
Selected cases
Mobiko
Built, scaled, exited
Read case studyBuilt for Audi Business Innovation, scaled to DACH market leader, and exited to Baloise Insurance — the full Corporate Venturing lifecycle, from first build to a successful sale.
reev
Built, exited, funded
Read case studyBuilt as a joint venture with ABL and N-ERGIE, exited in 2020 — after which reev raised Series A and Series B on its own.
FoxInsights
A new line of business, built with EnBW
Read case studyTogether with EnBW, we built a new line of business around energy data and proprietary IoT devices — from 2015 to an exit in two steps.
Lanes & Planes
V1 for equity
Read case studyWe built the complete first version in about six months as sweat-equity co-founder. Seed within months, Series B since, with Battery Ventures and Smash Capital.
Probis
Strong team, new foundation
Read case studyAn exceptionally strong team with deep domain knowledge, paired with new tech capability: the product rebuilt as cloud SaaS — and a Series A led by JLL Spark.
Techpilot
Turning legacy into speed
Read case studyHow Europe's leading sourcing marketplace rebuilt its complex platform architecture with mantro — while keeping operations running. The result: a modern, scalable system and a new pace of innovation.
termios
Decarbonizing at scale
Read case studyTogether with LEG and Oventrop, we launched termios — a new company using AI and cloud tech to reduce energy consumption in residential buildings. An example of how cross-industry collaboration can build real climate impact.
PleaseFix
Redefining fleet uptime
Read case studyPleaseFix optimizes fleet usage with real-time analytics and digital tools. As a joint activity between Knorr-Bremse and mantro, it transforms traditional after-sales into a scalable digital business model.
EdiMembre
Turning research into a venture
Read case studyWith Merck, we transformed a promising R&D project into a fully independent biotech startup — incorporated in Boston and focused on cultured meat. A blueprint for high-impact corporate carve-outs.
Get in touch
If you want to stress-test an idea, unblock an initiative, or simply see whether we're the right partner, let's talk. You can book a straight-to-the-point session with our CEO Manni, or leave us a message.
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81379 München - hello@mantro.net