The prestigious award recognizes young companies between one and three years old that have successfully brought their business idea to market. With this nomination, Replique is positioned among the most promising startups in Germany.
Bringing Flexibility and Resilience to Industrial Manufacturing
Founders Dr. Henrike Wonneberger and Dr. Max Siebert bring deep expertise in materials science and digitalization from their careers in the chemical industry. Together, they developed a solution that makes part procurement simpler, cost-efficient, and risk-free.
“We’re in an exciting phase of growth right now. Being nominated by the jury of the German Founder Award 2025 as one of the most promising startups is a strong signal for industrial and tech startups that are shaping the digital transformation,” says Dr. Max Siebert, co-founder and CEO of Replique. “It proves that our procurement solution is hitting the mark at exactly the right moment.”
Replique's Extensive Production Network and Capabilities
As a trusted partner, Replique enables on-demand, decentralised production of spare parts, small to medium series, and specialized components – independent of traditional supply chains. The company leverages a qualified network of partners covering technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, forging, casting, and injection molding.
Through Replique’s digital inventory, companies can ensure long-term part availability without tying up capital in physical stock or dealing with complex procurement processes. Plus, customers benefit from a dedicated point of contact who supports them throughout the whole process – from technology and material selection to production, quality assurance, and logistics.
Replique on Track for Global Growth
Spun out of Chemovator, the BASF venture builder, in 2023, Replique has quickly gained traction across industries. Today, global customers such as MAN, Alstom, Danfoss, and Roche, rely on Replique’s solution, which integrates seamlessly with existing procurement systems (ERP, webshops). With a new funding round underway, Replique is preparing for its next major step: international expansion.
The German Founder Award 2025 and Its Importance
Most Prestigious Award for Founders in Germany, The German Founder Award 2025 is considered the country’s most important award for outstanding entrepreneurs and is one of the most prestigious business honours in Germany. It is presented by the partners Sparkassen, ZDF, Porsche, and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. The award ceremony will take place on September 9, 2025, at the ZDF main studio in Berlin. The German Founder Award is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
