anvajo
anvajo develops compact lab diagnostic systems that perform complex liquid analyses with lab-grade precision, aiming to decentralize diagnostics. The Dresden-based MedTech company has raised $17M, most recently in a Series A in October 2022, and employs 50 people.
The growth story
anvajo grew from 69 to 50 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $17M along the way, most recently a Series A in October 2022.
About
anvajo builds portable diagnostic devices that combine optics, digital holography, microfluidics, spectroscopy, and AI analytics. These systems are designed to deliver real-time, lab-quality results outside centralized facilities, targeting healthcare providers and researchers who need on-site testing.
The company, spun out of the Technical University of Dresden in 2016, has grown to 50 employees and secured $17M in funding. Its Series A round in late 2022 included investors like Johnsonville Ventures and MediVentures, signaling strong interest in its decentralized diagnostic approach.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is the largest function at anvajo, with 7 employees identified in this role. The company operates with a median tenure of 3 years, suggesting stable leadership and team retention.
The anvajo org chart
Stefan Fraedrich (Founder) leads 22 mapped leaders with 7 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 17 (0% YoY), Business Development 4 (-20% YoY), Product Management 3 (0% YoY), Research 3 (0% YoY), Quality Assurance 3 (+200% YoY), Operations 3 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
anvajo draws heavily from local academic and research institutions, with Technische Universität Dresden being the top source of talent (18 profiles). Alumni frequently move to roles in robotics, semiconductor, and healthcare companies, with notable transitions to Infineon Technologies and Sartorius.
Most common previous employers of anvajo staff: Technische Universität Dresden (3), BIOTYPE (2), Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) (2), Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (2), Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden (2), tracetronic (2). Former anvajo employees most often moved to Mana Robotics (2), Infineon Technologies (2), DRK Blutspendedienst Nord-Ost gemeinnützige (2), Federal State of Saxony (2), Sartorius (2), TINY SPACE (1).
Alumni worth knowing
The anvajo mafia
anvajo alumni have founded 5 companies, including Sooma Medical (23 staff) and VUSE XR (16 staff). These ventures span medical devices, robotics, and XR technologies, reflecting the technical expertise cultivated at anvajo.
5Andreas Hartlep, was CEO until 2025Niclas Matthias, was Head of Business Development until 2021Hans-Gert Stuke, was Chief Commercial Officer / Managing Partner until 2022Daniel Hammer, was CTO / Managing Director until 2022Alexey Antsipkin, was Hardware Development until 2020Web traffic
Traffic mix: 0% direct, 0% search, 0% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at anvajo: Project Management (14), Microsoft Office (13), Python (Programming Language) (12), English (9), Analytical Skills (8), Team Leadership (8), C++ (7), Life Sciences (7).
Where the team actually sits
anvajo people are concentrated in Saxony, Germany (32), Greater Dresden Area (10), Berlin, Germany (3), Bavaria, Germany (1).
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.80 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.70 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.50 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.20 / 5
Frequently asked
anvajo has 50 employees as of September 2026.
anvajo has raised $17M in total, most recently a Series A round in October 2022.
anvajo was founded in 2016 by Verena Hammer (geb. Kretschmann), Stefan Fraedrich.
Stefan Fraedrich (Founder) sits at the top of anvajo's reporting structure, with 7 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current anvajo staff are Technische Universität Dresden (3 people), BIOTYPE (2 people), Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) (2 people).
Former anvajo employees most often move to Mana Robotics (2), Infineon Technologies (2), DRK Blutspendedienst Nord-Ost gemeinnützige (2).
At least 5 companies have a founder who previously worked at anvajo, including Sooma Medical, VUSE XR, TINY SPACE.
The most common skills among anvajo staff are Project Management, Microsoft Office, Python (Programming Language), English, Analytical Skills.
anvajo staff are concentrated in Saxony, Germany (32), Greater Dresden Area (10), Berlin, Germany (3).
anvajo has about 17 people in Engineering, up 0% over the past year, as of September 2026.
anvajo has about 4 people in Business Development, down 20% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 47 current and 97 former anvajo profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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