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The Family That Wired the World's Stages - And Then Sold the Headphones
Fritz Sennheiser started a lab in a farmhouse in 1945. Eighty years later his grandsons run the microphone company that quietly powers your favorite show - and made a hard call about the headphones on your head.
Siemens
The company Werner von Siemens started with a telegraph in 1847 now wants to be the operating system for the physical world - one factory, train, and power grid at a time.
Betterguards Technology
Betterguards Technology is a German-engineered sports-tech company that builds adaptive ankle braces using a patented micro-hydraulic piston. Unlike rigid braces or taping, the BetterGuard moves freely with the athlete and stiffens only at the instant of a dangerous ankle roll, reacting several times faster than the human body. Founded in Berlin/Hennigsdorf and now with a New York operation, the company sells direct-to-consumer and has been adopted by athletes across the NBA, NFL, MLS, MLB, NCAA and Olympic programs after joining the 2022 NBA Launchpad cohort.
Tony Verutti
Tony Verutti is the CEO of Betterguards Technology, a German sports-tech company whose adaptive ankle brace uses a micro-hydraulic piston that stays loose during play and locks in a split second when the ankle rolls, then releases. A lifelong athlete who tore his ACL four times and grew up in a physical therapist's household, he took the top job in April 2023 and pushed the product into the NBA, NFL, NCAA and Olympic teams, backed by the NBA's Launchpad program. His pitch: athletes shouldn't trade mobility for protection, and gear should be built on science, not tradition.
One Mobility Group
One Mobility is the automotive brand of Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), unveiled in September 2025 to unite the acquired German engineering houses Voltaira and Auto-Kabel under one banner. It is a build-to-print development and manufacturing partner for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, delivering power distribution systems, high- and low-voltage modules, safety and accessory components, and charging systems for electrified and connected vehicles. The company pairs 90+ years of German automotive engineering heritage with the manufacturing scale of the world's largest electronics maker, operating 40+ certified sites across 17 countries with roughly 11,000 employees.
BMW i7
The BMW i7 is the all-electric flagship luxury sedan from BMW, launched in 2022 as part of the seventh-generation 7 Series (G70). It combines whisper-quiet electric propulsion with opulent rear-seat amenities including a 31-inch 8K Theatre Screen, delivering up to 650 hp in M70 xDrive trim and an EPA-estimated range of up to 321 miles.
BMW iX
The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV that represents BMW's most ambitious step into the electric era. Built on a bespoke aluminum and carbon-fiber architecture at the Dingolfing plant, it pairs fifth-generation eDrive technology with a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. Since its 2021 debut, the iX has served as BMW's technology flagship, showcasing curved iDrive 8 displays, a self-healing sensor grille, and semi-autonomous driving capability.
Mercedes EQE
The Mercedes EQE is a mid-size executive electric saloon that translates the flagship EQS's futuristic design and technology into a more accessible package. Built on Mercedes' dedicated EVA2 platform, it offers up to 376 miles of range, a drag coefficient of just 0.20, and the option of the theatrical MBUX Hyperscreen that turns the dashboard into a 43-inch digital canvas.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a battery-electric full-size luxury liftback sedan that serves as the flagship of Mercedes-Benz's EQ family. Built on the dedicated EVA electric architecture, it combines S-class opulence with zero-emission performance, featuring a world-class interior anchored by the optional MBUX Hyperscreen - a 56-inch curved glass dashboard spanning nearly the entire width of the cabin. With a drag coefficient as low as 0.20, rear-axle steering, and available Level 3 autonomous driving, the EQS represents Mercedes-Benz's most advanced technological statement in the electric era.
Volkswagen ID.7
The Volkswagen ID.7 is VW's flagship all-electric liftback - a five-door E-segment executive car built on the MEB platform that combines up to 702 km WLTP range, 200 kW fast charging, and a suite of first-in-class technologies including an augmented reality head-up display and ChatGPT-powered voice assistant. Positioned to replace the Passat and Arteon, it targets premium EV buyers who want BMW i5 / Mercedes EQE capability at a lower price point.