Staex GmbH is a deep tech startup that provides a unique first in the world distributed infrastructure with secure networking between devices and services, a secure blockchain backbone, and the freedom to install software where use cases need it. Currently, Staex is mainly used by its customers as a connectivity bridge for IoT in Robotics, Smart City, and Mobility industries. Staex is based in Berlin and was founded in 2019. In 2021 Staex was honoured with the Deep Tech Award by the Berlin Senate in recognition of remarkable deep tech innovations in the area of IoT and Industry 4.0. In April 2022, Staex raised a €1.65 million pre-seed funding round led by two investors: Brandenburg Kapital and Blockwall Capital.