From idea to funding – and from paper piles to a digital solution: CertHub shows how innovation gains momentum in a regulated environment.
A Problem That Slows Down Innovation
Anyone developing a product in the MedTech industry needs one thing above all: patience. It can take up to 15 years for a product to reach market readiness. Regulatory certification alone often accounts for a third of that time. This is exactly where CertHub comes in.
The startup is developing a software solution that automates and digitizes regulatory processes. Instead of complex paperwork, CertHub enables a structured, efficient handling of all required documentation and even supports companies with regulatory compliance after market entry.
From Idea to MVP – With Tailwind from the Network
CertHub is deeply rooted in the UnternehmerTUM ecosystem: Leon and Nicolas met through "Manage and More." The program focuses on personal development and helps participants build an entrepreneurial mindset. At the same time, teams work on real-world challenges in an environment where the foundations for joint business ideas often take shape. This was also the case for CertHub. After founding their startup, Leon and Nicolas moved on to “XPLORE”, a program that helped them turn early ideas into viable business models and define concrete next steps.
In Focus: A Clearly Prioritized MVP
Their central challenge was to develop a product that delivers real value from the start and can be sold – even before the full software is built. Through workshops, expert sessions, and exchanges with experienced founders, the team quickly gained structure and clarity.
The Key Learnings from XPLORE:
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→ Focus over feature overload
What does it really take to build a functioning product? CertHub learned to set priorities and concentrate on the core features that create the greatest customer value. Step by step, a broad idea was shaped into a clearly defined MVP. -
→ Pricing with strategy
How do you price a solution whose value is not immediately tangible? The team tested various models – from usage-based to licensing – and developed a better understanding of willingness to pay and market positioning. -
→ Approaching funding strategically
Bootstrapping, convertible loans, or venture capital? Through exchanges with other founders and investors, CertHub was able to evaluate suitable funding options and make an informed decision about its growth path.
These impulses helped the team take the next steps with focus and turn an idea into a market-ready product.
A key success factor for the team: the close exchange within the ecosystem. Because even though business models differ across teams, most face similar questions and challenges – from product development to fundraising.
CertHub Team
Next Milestone: Funding and Market Entry
CertHub has now successfully completed two funding rounds, most recently raising 6.2 million euros. This has laid the foundation for the team to significantly accelerate product development and growth.
Access to investors – including from the UnternehmerTUM network – was an important lever. But what matters most is what the team makes of it: CertHub is consistently driving the further development of its platform and strategically expanding its market position.
In parallel, the team is working closely with initial pilot customers and external experts, particularly in the cloud space. The goal is to further refine the solution and bring it to market at scale.
The Focus Now: Growth with Substance
Following the successful funding rounds, CertHub is focused on further validating the product, rapidly implementing customer feedback, and laying the groundwork for sustainable scaling.
Innovation That Creates Impact
CertHub demonstrates how technological solutions can drive real change even in highly regulated industries. With support from UnternehmerTUM, the team is bringing innovation to market faster.
Because in the end, those who rethink certification accelerate innovation.
