KINEXON

KINEXON

Translates physical operations into digital twins.

Overview

Kinexon turns physical operations into digital twins to help manufacturers, logistics, and sports teams optimize, automate, and monitor processes. Its wireless plug‑and‑play location system captures real‑time data from assets and people to create a digital representation of operations for better decision-making. Kinexon Industries serves plant and production managers in automotive, aerospace, intralogistics, and machinery with location‑based optimization, while Kinexon Sports & Media offers sports data analytics and player tracking to improve performance and prevent injuries. Revenue comes from selling digital solutions and services, including SAP Store offerings like Order Tracking and Process Management, with a goal of driving digital transformation and sustainability through actionable data.

About KINEXON

Simplify's Rating
Why KINEXON is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$146.5M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • The adidas Trionda ball launched October 3, 2025, validating KINEXON's sensor stack.
  • EHF extended KINEXON Sports through 2028, locking in elite handball data coverage.
  • STEER Tech's January 14, 2026 partnership expands KINEXON into depot autonomy and AGVs.

What critics are saying

  • Continental bought KINEXON's Brain division in 2023, stripping a robotics moat and engineering team.
  • World Cup 2026 revenue concentrates sports credibility around adidas, FIFA, and a single tournament.
  • SAP and logistics partners can replace KINEXON with in-house stacks, compressing margins by 2027.

What makes KINEXON unique

  • KINEXON unifies RTLS, digital twins, and robot orchestration across factories and warehouses.
  • Adidas and FIFA use KINEXON's connected-ball technology for World Cup 2026 officiating.
  • ArchLynk and C5MI embed KINEXON directly into SAP EWM workflows.

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Funding

Total Funding

$146.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
Read Magazine
May 22nd, 2025
ArchLynk & Kinexon Partner on SAP EWM & Automation Solution

ArchLynk, the leading SAP Supply Chain & Global Trade solution provider, has extended their strategic partnership with Kinexon, innovators in real-time location systems and mobile robot fleet management, to deliver a new standard in intelligent warehouse operations for business agility, leveraging SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).

C5MI
May 15th, 2025
C5MI and KINEXON Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Real-Time Automation in Operations

Jacksonville Beach, FL - May 15, 2025: C5MI, a premier IT and supply chain solutions leader, has announced a strategic partnership with KINEXON, a pioneering technology company specializing in real-time location intelligence and digital twin technologies.

Forklift Action
Apr 9th, 2025
Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon

Charlotte-headquartered, integrated materials handling solutions provider Carolina Handling, has partnered with real-time tracking and automated operations provider Kinexon, to develop AGV and AMR fleet management solutions.

Robotics & Automation News
Apr 4th, 2025
Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots

Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to develop autonomous mobile robots.

Carolina Handling
Mar 24th, 2025
Cutting-edge advancements in material handling on display at ProMat 2025

Carolina Handling has formed a partnership with Kinexon to provide its customers with an option for orchestrating automated fleets.

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