Upvest
Venture Round in 2023
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that facilitates wallet experiences for end users. The company enables decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services to integrate with major open-source protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ERC20 tokens, with plans to expand to Stellar, EOS, and Tezos. Upvest's modular and scalable investment API allows financial institutions to create tailored investment products for their customers, enabling features such as portfolio creation, savings plans, and micro-investing through roundups. This comprehensive digital infrastructure supports seamless and secure investment experiences across international borders, backed by extensive support in areas such as licensing and vendor management.
Finway is a Munich-based company founded in 2019 that provides a financial operating system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform simplifies and automates financial processes, allowing finance departments to deliver real-time insights and contribute effectively to the overall success of the organization. It encompasses various functionalities, including budget planning, cash flow management, liquidity management, purchase and invoice approvals, and payment processing through bank connections or virtual and physical debit cards. Additionally, Finway's system integrates preliminary accounting with data interfaces, streamlining accounts payable processes and enhancing operational efficiency for SMBs.
Enmacc GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a digital over-the-counter (OTC) energy trading platform that facilitates the procurement and trading of both standardized and non-standardized energy products. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers from large energy companies and industrial consumers. Enmacc enhances the trading process by providing increased speed, efficiency, and security, allowing participants to trade directly with market counterparts without intermediaries. The platform features three trading screens: entender, an independent request-for-quote platform; enmarket, an open marketplace for bilateral trading; and engreen, which specializes in Guarantees of Origin and facilitates access to real-time pricing. With a network of over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc promotes greater market access and liquidity, streamlining the daily operations of energy market participants.
Quantum Systems
Venture Round in 2022
Quantum system develops manufactures and sells unmanned aerial systems, which provide aerial intelligence to commercial and governmental clients around the world.
Enmacc GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a digital over-the-counter (OTC) energy trading platform that facilitates the procurement and trading of both standardized and non-standardized energy products. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers from large energy companies and industrial consumers. Enmacc enhances the trading process by providing increased speed, efficiency, and security, allowing participants to trade directly with market counterparts without intermediaries. The platform features three trading screens: entender, an independent request-for-quote platform; enmarket, an open marketplace for bilateral trading; and engreen, which specializes in Guarantees of Origin and facilitates access to real-time pricing. With a network of over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc promotes greater market access and liquidity, streamlining the daily operations of energy market participants.
SaveIN is a social finance platform that aims to enhance the financial experience for users by facilitating banking and daily transactions. The company allows individuals to manage their financial interactions with trusted contacts, such as family, friends, and business partners, through a streamlined system for lending, borrowing, and recording money transactions. In addition to its core offerings, SaveIN helps users discover local healthcare practices and provides a solution for managing medical expenses by allowing them to split bills into manageable monthly installments. This dual focus on healthcare and personal finance positions SaveIN as a versatile tool for improving financial well-being.
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that facilitates wallet experiences for end users. The company enables decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services to integrate with major open-source protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ERC20 tokens, with plans to expand to Stellar, EOS, and Tezos. Upvest's modular and scalable investment API allows financial institutions to create tailored investment products for their customers, enabling features such as portfolio creation, savings plans, and micro-investing through roundups. This comprehensive digital infrastructure supports seamless and secure investment experiences across international borders, backed by extensive support in areas such as licensing and vendor management.
Spect is a data science company specializing in end-to-end eye disease screening solutions aimed at preventing blindness through early detection. The company's innovative technology focuses on identifying early signs of various eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, while also serving as an indicator for broader health issues such as stroke and Parkinson's disease. Spect's AI-enabled telemedicine platform enhances the efficiency of medical assistants, allowing for rapid diagnostic reporting. By addressing critical gaps in healthcare access and affordability, Spect aims to improve patient outcomes and optimize the financial performance of clinics.
kyp.ai is a developer of process automation technology that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. The company offers a platform that delivers insights into resource utilization, automation potential, and resource monitoring. By providing clients with a clear understanding of their abstract processes and their interactions with people and technology, kyp.ai enables significant improvements in transparency and resource allocation. The platform also generates data-driven recommendations for process improvements, aimed at delivering rapid returns on investment. Through its innovative approach, kyp.ai helps organizations optimize their operations and maximize efficiency.
Fernride is a developer of an advanced autonomous driving platform tailored for fleet operators, specializing in yard trucking solutions that enhance productivity, sustainability, and worker safety. The company's innovative approach integrates teleoperations with autonomous driving technology, allowing for remote control of trucks when needed. This human-assisted autonomy ensures reliable and efficient logistics operations. Founded by Hendrik Kramer, Maximilian Fisser, and Jean-Michael Georg, Fernride has amassed over a decade of research and significant clientele, including prominent companies such as Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker. With a dedicated team of over 150 employees, Fernride addresses major challenges in the logistics sector, including driver shortages and environmental concerns, by introducing scalable automation solutions for yard trucking.
Customs4trade (C4T)
Series C in 2021
The CAS digital platform manages more than one hundred thousand customs declarations every month for major brands such as Givaudan, Honda, Mizuno, Agristo, and many more, and delivers to customers the benefits of the increased digitisation of the customs sector as national governments across Europe move to upgrade customs systems over the course of the next couple of years.
Quantum Systems
Seed Round in 2021
Quantum system develops manufactures and sells unmanned aerial systems, which provide aerial intelligence to commercial and governmental clients around the world.
Roadsurfer
Series A in 2021
Roadsurfer is a camper rental company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in providing campervan and motorhome rental services. Established in 2017, the company operates over 2,500 campers across more than 22 locations in various European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal. Roadsurfer aims to facilitate outdoor adventures by offering a wide selection of well-equipped campervans, each furnished with essential amenities such as beds, kitchen utensils, and outdoor gear. This allows travelers to explore their favorite destinations with safety, comfort, and flexibility, while also providing an easy online booking process for individual camping spots in nature.
Finway is a Munich-based company founded in 2019 that provides a financial operating system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform simplifies and automates financial processes, allowing finance departments to deliver real-time insights and contribute effectively to the overall success of the organization. It encompasses various functionalities, including budget planning, cash flow management, liquidity management, purchase and invoice approvals, and payment processing through bank connections or virtual and physical debit cards. Additionally, Finway's system integrates preliminary accounting with data interfaces, streamlining accounts payable processes and enhancing operational efficiency for SMBs.
Passion.io
Series A in 2020
Passion.io is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 by Daniel Harvey and Matthias Bellmann. It operates an all-in-one platform designed for coaches, creators, and instructors to monetize their content effectively. Unlike competitors like Kajabi, Passion.io prioritizes mobile-first functionality, allowing users to sell their content directly on the App Store and Google Play, in addition to web sales. The platform offers user-friendly features such as no-code drag-and-drop tools, templates, and content creation options, empowering users to generate passive income through native applications and create predictable recurring revenue streams.
VALR is a digital asset trading platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that enables customers to buy, sell, store, and transfer cryptocurrencies in a secure environment. The platform offers a wide selection of digital assets and incorporates multiple layers of protection to ensure the safety of clients' accounts and funds. VALR aims to provide access to financial services with a focus on fairness and transparency, contributing to the development of a more inclusive financial system.
Customs4trade (C4T)
Series B in 2020
The CAS digital platform manages more than one hundred thousand customs declarations every month for major brands such as Givaudan, Honda, Mizuno, Agristo, and many more, and delivers to customers the benefits of the increased digitisation of the customs sector as national governments across Europe move to upgrade customs systems over the course of the next couple of years.
LÜK is a fintech-enabled B2B marketplace designed for the creative industry, which includes models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. The company provides a platform that aggregates agency-represented talent, allowing brands to easily discover, book, and contact professionals from multiple talent agencies simultaneously. By streamlining the booking process, LÜK enhances workflow efficiency and reduces the time it typically takes for talent agencies and their representatives to receive payments, which previously could extend to 150 days. With its innovative approach, LÜK offers immediate payments through invoice factoring, positioning itself as a vertical payment facilitator within the creative talent sector. This model not only simplifies talent management for brands but also fosters a more efficient and timely financial transaction process for creative professionals.
Enmacc GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a digital over-the-counter (OTC) energy trading platform that facilitates the procurement and trading of both standardized and non-standardized energy products. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers from large energy companies and industrial consumers. Enmacc enhances the trading process by providing increased speed, efficiency, and security, allowing participants to trade directly with market counterparts without intermediaries. The platform features three trading screens: entender, an independent request-for-quote platform; enmarket, an open marketplace for bilateral trading; and engreen, which specializes in Guarantees of Origin and facilitates access to real-time pricing. With a network of over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc promotes greater market access and liquidity, streamlining the daily operations of energy market participants.
Passion.io
Seed Round in 2019
Passion.io is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 by Daniel Harvey and Matthias Bellmann. It operates an all-in-one platform designed for coaches, creators, and instructors to monetize their content effectively. Unlike competitors like Kajabi, Passion.io prioritizes mobile-first functionality, allowing users to sell their content directly on the App Store and Google Play, in addition to web sales. The platform offers user-friendly features such as no-code drag-and-drop tools, templates, and content creation options, empowering users to generate passive income through native applications and create predictable recurring revenue streams.
First Light Diagnostics
Series A in 2019
First Light Diagnostics Inc. is a medical diagnostics company focused on developing automated products for the rapid detection of pathogens responsible for healthcare-associated infections. Based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the company offers a benchtop MultiPath analyzer, which is designed for hospital clinical microbiology laboratories and can identify both resistant and sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus, as well as various toxins and viruses. Their innovative diagnostic solutions address the increasing demand for accurate and cost-effective testing, which has been shown to significantly reduce hospital infection rates. First Light's proprietary MultiPath detection technology combines the performance of advanced laboratory tests with enhanced affordability and user-friendliness. By providing antimicrobial susceptibility tests that deliver results within hours, the company enables healthcare professionals to administer appropriate antibiotic treatments quickly, ultimately saving lives, reducing healthcare costs, and improving antibiotic stewardship. First Light Diagnostics was incorporated in 2006 and was formerly known as First Light Biosciences Inc. before its name change in January 2019.
Customs4trade (C4T)
Series A in 2019
The CAS digital platform manages more than one hundred thousand customs declarations every month for major brands such as Givaudan, Honda, Mizuno, Agristo, and many more, and delivers to customers the benefits of the increased digitisation of the customs sector as national governments across Europe move to upgrade customs systems over the course of the next couple of years.
LÜK
Pre Seed Round in 2018
LÜK is a fintech-enabled B2B marketplace designed for the creative industry, which includes models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. The company provides a platform that aggregates agency-represented talent, allowing brands to easily discover, book, and contact professionals from multiple talent agencies simultaneously. By streamlining the booking process, LÜK enhances workflow efficiency and reduces the time it typically takes for talent agencies and their representatives to receive payments, which previously could extend to 150 days. With its innovative approach, LÜK offers immediate payments through invoice factoring, positioning itself as a vertical payment facilitator within the creative talent sector. This model not only simplifies talent management for brands but also fosters a more efficient and timely financial transaction process for creative professionals.
Luminar
Seed Round in 2018
Luminar is the first analytics and modeling provider that uniquely serves the U.S. Hispanic market, transforming Hispanic consumer data into true insights and business intelligence for unprecedented results. The Luminar team is comprised of data analytics and scientists with expertise in Hispanic marketing. Using exceptional analytical modeling, technology and data processing and execution capabilities, they propel their clients’ business growth with improved targeting and management of the entire marketing lifecycle.
Tolemi, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in cloud-based data management services for local governments. Founded in 2016, the company integrates scattered data from various departments and agencies into a user-friendly online dashboard, providing clear insights to inform decision-making on community priorities. Tolemi's platform enables governments to take a data-driven approach to urban planning and revitalization, partnering with forward-thinking public sector agencies nationwide.
Wandelbots
Seed Round in 2017
Wandelbots GmbH, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in robotic software that simplifies the programming of industrial robots. The company offers a no-code solution called Wandelbots Teaching, which allows users to teach robots through demonstration-based technology using sensor-attached wearables. This innovative approach enables individuals without programming expertise to train robots efficiently, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with automation processes. Wandelbots' technology supports various robot brands, including Universal Robots and Yaskawa, and is utilized by prominent companies such as VW, Bayer, and Fraunhofer. Since its establishment in 2017, Wandelbots has rapidly grown to over 170 employees, securing substantial funding and awards for its contributions to the robotics field. The company continues to expand its market presence and establish partnerships with system integrators across Germany, Europe, and the USA.
Lawn Love
Seed Round in 2017
Lawn Love, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that provides a range of lawn care services across the United States. Established in 2014, Lawn Love offers services including lawn maintenance, fertilization, aeration, weed control, and yard clean-up, as well as seasonal services such as leaf and snow removal. The company aims to simplify the process of finding, booking, and paying for landscaping and lawn care services through its technology-driven approach, catering primarily to homeowners who seek efficient solutions for their lawn and gardening needs.
CStorePro
Venture Round in 2017
CStorePro Inc. is a software company that offers an online store management and back-office solution tailored for convenience store and gas station owners in the United States. Based in Sugar Land, Texas, CStorePro provides a user-friendly SaaS platform that allows operators to monitor sales, inventory, and daily reports from mobile devices. The software enables users to access register reports, manage merchandise and gas prices, and oversee various financial transactions, including payments and inventory management. Founded in 1997, CStorePro aims to simplify retail operations by combining operational and sales data, thereby helping store owners optimize pricing, purchasing, and regulatory compliance. With thousands of users, the company is committed to equipping retailers with modern tools for efficient management of their businesses.
METALSALE
Seed Round in 2017
Metalsale builds a digital trading platform that allows non-ferrous metal scrap to be traded easily, lucratively and safely. They are a team with many years of experience in recycling and technology companies and know the problems that need to be solved.
Spect is a data science company specializing in end-to-end eye disease screening solutions aimed at preventing blindness through early detection. The company's innovative technology focuses on identifying early signs of various eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, while also serving as an indicator for broader health issues such as stroke and Parkinson's disease. Spect's AI-enabled telemedicine platform enhances the efficiency of medical assistants, allowing for rapid diagnostic reporting. By addressing critical gaps in healthcare access and affordability, Spect aims to improve patient outcomes and optimize the financial performance of clinics.
Instrumentl
Seed Round in 2017
Instrumentl is a Berkeley, California-based company that operates an online platform designed to assist scientific researchers and nonprofit organizations in finding and applying for grants. The platform focuses on the ecological and environmental sciences, offering users a personalized experience to discover, research, and track grants efficiently. By streamlining the grant process, Instrumentl enables grant seekers to manage all grant-related tasks in one place, helping them to monitor their progress toward funding goals. This innovative approach aims to simplify the complexities of grant funding, ultimately fostering a positive impact for organizations in need of financial support.
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that facilitates wallet experiences for end users. The company enables decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services to integrate with major open-source protocols, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ERC20 tokens, with plans to expand to Stellar, EOS, and Tezos. Upvest's modular and scalable investment API allows financial institutions to create tailored investment products for their customers, enabling features such as portfolio creation, savings plans, and micro-investing through roundups. This comprehensive digital infrastructure supports seamless and secure investment experiences across international borders, backed by extensive support in areas such as licensing and vendor management.
Passion
Seed Round in 2017
Passion
GBatteries
Seed Round in 2017
GBatteries is a developer of advanced battery technology focused on enhancing the charging capabilities of electric vehicles. The company has created a solution that allows lithium-ion batteries to charge at speeds comparable to filling a traditional gas tank, significantly improving charge time and cycle life. This innovative technology achieves rapid charging without altering the battery's chemistry or manufacturing process, thereby ensuring battery longevity. By facilitating faster charging, GBatteries aims to support the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, making electric mobility more accessible and convenient for consumers.
Enmacc GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a digital over-the-counter (OTC) energy trading platform that facilitates the procurement and trading of both standardized and non-standardized energy products. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers from large energy companies and industrial consumers. Enmacc enhances the trading process by providing increased speed, efficiency, and security, allowing participants to trade directly with market counterparts without intermediaries. The platform features three trading screens: entender, an independent request-for-quote platform; enmarket, an open marketplace for bilateral trading; and engreen, which specializes in Guarantees of Origin and facilitates access to real-time pricing. With a network of over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc promotes greater market access and liquidity, streamlining the daily operations of energy market participants.
Zype Inc., headquartered in New York with a presence in Los Angeles, specializes in developing cloud-based platforms for video publishing and distribution. Its platform enables premium content owners to deliver their video content across various devices such as mobile, set-top boxes, desktops, and branded web applications. Zype offers VidOps, an industry framework promoting collaboration among cross-functional teams, and Video Analytics API for business intelligence. Serving clients like Hulu content providers, multi-channel networks, and YouTube channel owners, Zype's solutions facilitate monetization, live streaming, subscriber management, and audience engagement across the web, mobile, TV, and social media platforms.
TerrAvion
Series A in 2017
TerrAvion, Inc. is a provider of real-time aerial imagery services aimed at the agriculture sector in the United States. Established in 2013 and based in Dublin, California, the company delivers a subscription-based product called OverView, which offers growers overnight access to updated imagery of their fields throughout the growing season. This service includes various types of imagery, such as natural color, color infrared, thermal, and oblique images, alongside synthetic maps and analytical tools. By contracting with flight providers to operate small planes equipped with proprietary sensors, TerrAvion ensures high-quality data delivery. The company's technology focuses on efficiently managing and processing extensive agricultural data, enabling farmers to optimize irrigation, monitor crop health, and detect issues related to pests and diseases, thus enhancing resource allocation and overall yield.
Gustav Technologies Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in aggregating small staffing agencies to provide a comprehensive marketplace for temporary and permanent staffing solutions. The company's platform connects clients with a network of vetted staffing suppliers, streamlining the hiring process for various sectors such as IT, finance, sales, and creative design. Gustav offers a suite of tools, including applicant tracking, onboarding, time-tracking, and real-time budget analytics, enabling staffing agencies and recruiters to manage and optimize their temporary workforce online.
Luminar
Seed Round in 2016
Luminar is the first analytics and modeling provider that uniquely serves the U.S. Hispanic market, transforming Hispanic consumer data into true insights and business intelligence for unprecedented results. The Luminar team is comprised of data analytics and scientists with expertise in Hispanic marketing. Using exceptional analytical modeling, technology and data processing and execution capabilities, they propel their clients’ business growth with improved targeting and management of the entire marketing lifecycle.
Uplevel Security
Seed Round in 2016
Uplevel Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an incident analysis and response platform designed to enhance security operations for enterprises. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company employs graph theory and machine learning to contextualize both incoming and historical security data, enabling organizations to predict future attacks based on past incidents. Uplevel Security's platform allows users to manage incidents, automate investigation workflows, and optimize security controls while integrating seamlessly with existing security infrastructure. By providing a system of record for security data and facilitating the extraction of meaningful insights from large volumes of cybersecurity information, Uplevel Security empowers security teams to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in protecting against threats.
IDnow is a Munich-based company that specializes in identity verification technologies through its Identity-as-a-Service platform. Founded in 2014, IDnow employs advanced machine-learning techniques to offer real-time identity verification and electronic signing solutions, ensuring legal security and high data protection standards across Europe. Its services are tailored for business clients, including banks, telecommunications companies, and fintech firms, facilitating online customer identification and contract conclusion without the need for additional hardware. The platform allows users to verify their identities conveniently using smartphones, tablets, or webcams. IDnow's client roster features prominent organizations such as Commerzbank, UBS, Sixt neuwagen, Telefónica, and N26, highlighting its role as a key player in the identity verification sector.
Suiteness
Seed Round in 2016
Suiteness, Inc. is a luxury travel startup that operates an online platform for booking high-end hotel suites, penthouses, and villas across the globe. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Suiteness provides access to a unique inventory of luxurious accommodations, many of which are not available on other platforms. The service caters to luxury travelers, families, and large groups by offering suites with connecting rooms at competitive prices, facilitating shared spaces for groups of four or more. Guests can enjoy exclusive amenities such as private entrances, personal butlers, and private pools. Suiteness also partners with hotels to enhance their visibility and brand protection while promoting their premium offerings. Currently, the company operates in major cities including Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, and London, with plans for rapid expansion. Suiteness was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2016 cohort and has secured funding from various investors to support its growth.
DISTRIBUTE
Seed Round in 2016
DISTRIBUTE Inc. is a technology company that has created a software platform connecting wholesalers and retailers to facilitate the discovery and purchasing of wholesale products. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Charlotte and Chicago, the platform enables real-time inventory management, sourcing, and payment processing. By offering an intuitive interface that simplifies the B2B experience, DISTRIBUTE enhances operational efficiency within the supply chain. The platform serves as a central hub for wholesalers to manage their inventory and directly market products to retailers, while retailers benefit from streamlined purchasing processes. Overall, DISTRIBUTE addresses significant challenges in wholesale distribution, promoting agile and effective business operations.
Zenysis
Seed Round in 2016
Zenysis is a company that specializes in developing data integration software designed for governments and international organizations. Its software enables users to view and analyze vast amounts of data in a unified platform, facilitating informed decision-making during critical situations such as pandemics, humanitarian crises, and natural disasters. By providing essential insights at their fingertips, Zenysis assists governments in rapidly strengthening public service delivery and responding effectively to large-scale emergencies. The company's tools empower clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their challenges, allowing for precise and swift exploration of potential solutions.
Lygos is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2011. It focuses on developing sustainable specialty chemicals by engineering microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals. The company targets compounds where biological production offers a cost advantage over traditional petrochemical methods. Lygos employs advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques to optimize pathways for converting inexpensive, renewable feedstock into valuable chemicals. By replacing persistent and potentially toxic chemicals with cleaner, cost-effective alternatives, Lygos aims to provide high-performing, sustainable solutions for business-to-business customers across various industries.
Eko Health
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Eko Health is a leading digital health company advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its portfolio of digital stethoscopes, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform is used by hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide, allowing them to detect earlier and with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. Eko Health is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with over $125 million in funding from Highland Capital Partners, Questa Capital, Artis Ventures, DigiTx Partners, NTTVC, Morningside Technology Ventures Limited, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health, and others. For more information visit www.ekohealth.com.
iwoca
Venture Round in 2016
Iwoca Ltd. is a London-based company that provides credit finance services to small businesses in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011, iwoca specializes in offering unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans to help businesses manage cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities. Its clients include a diverse range of sectors such as retail, hospitality, and service industries. The company offers flexible repayment options that span from one day to 24 months, allowing businesses to repay early without incurring penalties. Through its online platform, iwoca facilitates a streamlined application process, enabling businesses to secure funding for various needs, including inventory, technology, and employee expenses.
Arteris
Venture Round in 2016
Arteris specializes in designing and distributing intellectual property (IP) for Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect technology, primarily serving the System-on-Chip (SoC) market. Its core products include NoC IP and SoC integration automation software, enabling customers to enhance product performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating time-to-market. Arteris operates globally, with a significant portion of its profits originating from the Asia Pacific region.
Tenacity
Seed Round in 2016
Tenacity is a technology company specializing in employee engagement solutions for contact centers. Its platform gently modifies workplace social networks by automating processes to reduce stress, enhance job satisfaction, and foster meaningful connections among employees. This approach aims to improve employee retention and performance, creating more rewarding work environments.
Multerra Bio
Seed Round in 2015
Multerra Bio, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing handheld diagnostic devices that utilize a single consumable cartridge to facilitate a wide range of clinical tests. These devices are designed to assist medical professionals in performing various diagnostic activities efficiently. Through its innovative approach, Multerra Bio aims to enhance the accuracy and convenience of medical diagnostics.
HomeTiger
Pre Seed Round in 2015
HomeTiger is operating some of Europe's leading online furniture marketplaces - main markets in DE/FR/IT. Different from Wayfair, HomeTiger's marketplaces are listing full catalogs of leading industry manufacturers and retailers like IKEA, OTTO Group, Home24, XXXL, Höffner, Made.com, Wayfair - totalling some 4 million living products. HomeTiger is using A.I. driven approaches towards data sheet enrichment and displays proprietary 3D digital showrooms and mobile AR formats at scale.
Lawn Love
Seed Round in 2015
Lawn Love, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that provides a range of lawn care services across the United States. Established in 2014, Lawn Love offers services including lawn maintenance, fertilization, aeration, weed control, and yard clean-up, as well as seasonal services such as leaf and snow removal. The company aims to simplify the process of finding, booking, and paying for landscaping and lawn care services through its technology-driven approach, catering primarily to homeowners who seek efficient solutions for their lawn and gardening needs.
Iwoca Ltd. is a London-based company that provides credit finance services to small businesses in the United Kingdom. Established in 2011, iwoca specializes in offering unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans to help businesses manage cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities. Its clients include a diverse range of sectors such as retail, hospitality, and service industries. The company offers flexible repayment options that span from one day to 24 months, allowing businesses to repay early without incurring penalties. Through its online platform, iwoca facilitates a streamlined application process, enabling businesses to secure funding for various needs, including inventory, technology, and employee expenses.
Delivery Hero
Private Equity Round in 2015
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and several Latin American countries. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, around 400 of whom are based at its headquarters in Berlin, Delivery Hero has established itself as a key player in the food delivery industry. The company has attracted substantial investment, securing $523 million in 2014 from various investors, which has helped it expand its reach and capabilities in the competitive online food delivery market.
Avanoo, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2013, that operates StoryApp, an online platform designed to enhance employee engagement and performance. The platform offers personalized 30-day programs developed by experts, focusing on helping employees adopt effective behaviors and mindsets. Avanoo's AI-driven technology facilitates the sharing of personal stories, which helps to transform organizational culture and improve engagement. Additionally, the platform provides assessments, micro-learning, and predictive analytics, including daily video lessons that drive behavioral change. By measuring the impact of learning and growth, Avanoo enables users to visualize performance advancements, ultimately fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing team effectiveness. The company was formerly known as Placebo, Inc. before rebranding to Avanoo, Inc. in June 2015.
DISTRIBUTE
Seed Round in 2015
DISTRIBUTE Inc. is a technology company that has created a software platform connecting wholesalers and retailers to facilitate the discovery and purchasing of wholesale products. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Charlotte and Chicago, the platform enables real-time inventory management, sourcing, and payment processing. By offering an intuitive interface that simplifies the B2B experience, DISTRIBUTE enhances operational efficiency within the supply chain. The platform serves as a central hub for wholesalers to manage their inventory and directly market products to retailers, while retailers benefit from streamlined purchasing processes. Overall, DISTRIBUTE addresses significant challenges in wholesale distribution, promoting agile and effective business operations.
Properly
Seed Round in 2015
Properly, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2014. It offers a platform and mobile application designed to streamline operations related to vacation rental properties, including housekeeping and property maintenance. Properly serves a diverse clientele, including property owners, property managers, and service providers. The company's visual checklist tool facilitates effective communication between property owners and cleaning professionals, ensuring that turnover instructions are easily shared and understood. Properly aims to standardize the cleaning process for hosts and property managers while enhancing the recognition of professional cleaners for their quality work.
Thermondo
Series B in 2015
Thermondo GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is an online platform that facilitates the comparison and purchase of home heating systems. The company also provides installation services for these systems. Thermondo's mission is to promote the energy transition by offering innovative, energy-efficient heating solutions directly to consumers. It has become the largest installer of heating systems in Germany, leveraging digital process excellence and quality management to deliver superior products and an exceptional customer experience.
Eko Health
Venture Round in 2015
Eko Health is a leading digital health company advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its portfolio of digital stethoscopes, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform is used by hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide, allowing them to detect earlier and with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. Eko Health is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with over $125 million in funding from Highland Capital Partners, Questa Capital, Artis Ventures, DigiTx Partners, NTTVC, Morningside Technology Ventures Limited, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health, and others. For more information visit www.ekohealth.com.
Bright is a business specializing in solar-power subscriptions for residential customers. It designs, installs, and monitors rooftop solar panels, providing households with affordable access to renewable energy and facilitating their transition towards sustainable living.
CommitChange
Debt Financing in 2014
CommitChange Corp. operates an online platform designed to connect individuals with nonprofit organizations and community causes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated fundraising tools for nonprofits, enabling them to manage their operations from a single interface. This streamlined approach reduces the need for data consolidation and lowers labor costs while enhancing insights into supporter engagement. Users can explore and support various causes, share information, and donate to charities, fostering a community of like-minded individuals passionate about philanthropy. The company's mission is to facilitate meaningful connections and support for the nonprofits that matter to its users.
ALOHA is an employee-owned company founded in 2013 by three Hawaiian business partners, specializing in the production and retail of plant-based protein products. Based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of items, including protein drinks, protein bars, and protein powders, all made from USDA Organic and non-GMO ingredients. ALOHA products are designed to be healthy, delicious, and free from common allergens such as soy and dairy, as well as sugar alcohols and stevia. The company is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that its practices are beneficial for both the environment and the communities it serves. ALOHA's products are available at various grocery and natural food retailers, as well as online through platforms like Amazon and its own direct-to-consumer website.
Vice Golf
Seed Round in 2014
Vice Golf is a German company founded in 2012 by Ingo Duellmann and Rainer Stoeckl, specializing in the production and direct-to-consumer sales of premium golf balls and related golfing products. The company initially launched in Germany and expanded into other European markets, entering the U.S. market in 2015. Vice Golf focuses on offering high-quality golf balls at significantly lower prices compared to competitors, with their products priced at less than half the cost of similar premium offerings. In addition to golf balls, Vice Golf's product range includes gloves, beanies, umbrellas, divot tools, bags, and caps, all of which can be customized with logos and names. By selling directly to consumers and eliminating middlemen, Vice Golf provides accessible, high-quality golfing products at competitive prices.
Socotra
Seed Round in 2014
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform tailored for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra offers a comprehensive software solution for policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting. The platform is designed to support both property and casualty as well as life insurance businesses globally. By utilizing modern technologies, Socotra aims to deliver a reliable and flexible core system that enhances the speed and efficiency of insurance operations. Its platform features standardized public APIs, allowing insurers to easily adapt to changing regulations and streamline product development. This innovative approach not only reduces maintenance costs but also improves the overall customer experience, making it a valuable resource for insurers looking to modernize their operations.
PersistIQ
Seed Round in 2014
PersistIQ is a sales outreach platform that streamlines prospecting and enhances sales communication through automation. It enables sales teams to efficiently manage their outreach efforts by automating tasks such as email outreach, follow-ups, and calls. The platform allows users to find prospect emails and personalize their communication, which helps in booking more meetings. By unifying various sales workflows into a single, user-friendly interface, PersistIQ effectively reduces the sales cycle duration. Its software also syncs emails to eliminate duplicates, ensuring that marketing campaigns are more targeted and efficient. As a result, PersistIQ is utilized by numerous sales teams seeking to optimize their outbound sales efforts.
Leaf Mechanical
Seed Round in 2014
Leaf Mechanical
uBiome, Inc. was a microbial genomics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. It specialized in sequencing-based clinical microbiome tests, offering products such as SmartGut, a test for identifying pathogenic and commensal microorganisms related to infections, and SmartJane, a women's health screening test that detects various conditions including HPV and STIs. The company also provided Explorer kits for citizen scientists and researchers, as well as SmartFlu, a clinical respiratory test. By leveraging precision sequencing combined with machine learning and artificial intelligence, uBiome aimed to enhance the understanding of the human microbiome, enabling healthcare providers to deliver more accurate diagnoses and empowering patients to manage their health more effectively. However, uBiome faced financial difficulties and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2019, which was later converted to Chapter 7 on October 11, 2019.
IDnow is a Munich-based company that specializes in identity verification technologies through its Identity-as-a-Service platform. Founded in 2014, IDnow employs advanced machine-learning techniques to offer real-time identity verification and electronic signing solutions, ensuring legal security and high data protection standards across Europe. Its services are tailored for business clients, including banks, telecommunications companies, and fintech firms, facilitating online customer identification and contract conclusion without the need for additional hardware. The platform allows users to verify their identities conveniently using smartphones, tablets, or webcams. IDnow's client roster features prominent organizations such as Commerzbank, UBS, Sixt neuwagen, Telefónica, and N26, highlighting its role as a key player in the identity verification sector.
Stockpile
Seed Round in 2014
Stockpile, Inc., founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates in the financial services sector, focusing on making investing accessible for young and first-time investors. The company provides a platform that simplifies the investment process, allowing users to open free accounts, purchase individual stocks, and set up automatic investment plans. Through features such as zero fee trading, custodial accounts, gift cards, and fractional investing, Stockpile enables individuals to invest in blue chip stocks without the high costs typically associated with these investments. The platform also includes educational resources, offering free mini-lessons to help users understand stock investing. Stockpile Investments, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC, reflecting its commitment to regulatory compliance and investor protection. The company has garnered attention from prominent publications and maintains a high user rating on app stores.
GBatteries
Seed Round in 2014
GBatteries is a developer of advanced battery technology focused on enhancing the charging capabilities of electric vehicles. The company has created a solution that allows lithium-ion batteries to charge at speeds comparable to filling a traditional gas tank, significantly improving charge time and cycle life. This innovative technology achieves rapid charging without altering the battery's chemistry or manufacturing process, thereby ensuring battery longevity. By facilitating faster charging, GBatteries aims to support the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, making electric mobility more accessible and convenient for consumers.
AirHelp
Seed Round in 2014
AirHelp is an organization dedicated to enhancing passenger rights and experiences worldwide by assisting travelers in obtaining compensation from airlines for flight cancellations, delays, and overbookings. The company streamlines the claims process by managing essential documentation and legal complexities, thus enabling passengers to assert their rights under relevant laws. In addition to flight compensation services, AirHelp offers subscription-based disruption coverage and parametric travel insurance products. Founded in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, AirHelp operates globally, providing support to millions of travelers in 18 languages, with offices located in major cities including Berlin, Barcelona, Gdansk, and Sao Paulo. The current CEO, Tomasz Pawliszyn, has led the company since January 2022.
Alpinereplay
Seed Round in 2014
AlpineReplay gives skiers and snowboarders ultimate bragging rights. We measure speed, airtime, vertical, Calories, distance and more, on any mountain in the world. Compare and compete with anyone, including yourself, with the click of a single button on your iPhone or Android. You will see a basic set of stats right on your phone or log into the AlpineReplay.com to see even more detailed stats, compare and compete between friends, push your stats to Facebook and Twitter, or virtualy compete against your friends in
Tradeshift
Series C in 2014
Tradeshift is a global cloud-based business network that connects buyers and suppliers, streamlining supply chain processes. Founded in 2009, the company offers a suite of services including eProcurement, AP automation, risk management, seller engagement, and payment solutions. Tradeshift's platform enables businesses to connect with their suppliers digitally, facilitating early payment discounts, risk mitigation, and the elimination of manual processes. With a presence in multiple countries, Tradeshift operates as a subsidiary of Tradeshift Holdings Inc. and also has an innovation lab, Tradeshift Frontiers, dedicated to exploring emerging technologies for B2B commerce and global supply chain transformation.
Vice Golf
Seed Round in 2013
Vice Golf is a German company founded in 2012 by Ingo Duellmann and Rainer Stoeckl, specializing in the production and direct-to-consumer sales of premium golf balls and related golfing products. The company initially launched in Germany and expanded into other European markets, entering the U.S. market in 2015. Vice Golf focuses on offering high-quality golf balls at significantly lower prices compared to competitors, with their products priced at less than half the cost of similar premium offerings. In addition to golf balls, Vice Golf's product range includes gloves, beanies, umbrellas, divot tools, bags, and caps, all of which can be customized with logos and names. By selling directly to consumers and eliminating middlemen, Vice Golf provides accessible, high-quality golfing products at competitive prices.
Tripping.com
Seed Round in 2013
Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.
Thermondo
Seed Round in 2013
Thermondo GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is an online platform that facilitates the comparison and purchase of home heating systems. The company also provides installation services for these systems. Thermondo's mission is to promote the energy transition by offering innovative, energy-efficient heating solutions directly to consumers. It has become the largest installer of heating systems in Germany, leveraging digital process excellence and quality management to deliver superior products and an exceptional customer experience.
Vacatia
Seed Round in 2013
Vacatia, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online marketplace specifically designed for vacationing families. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Vacation Listing Service, Inc., Vacatia focuses on providing a seamless experience for guests seeking resort residences, which include professionally managed timeshare properties and resort-condominium complexes. The platform offers real-time rental listings, comprehensive resort information, large photos, and floor plans, enabling users to find and book accommodations that combine the space of a home with the services of a hotel. Vacatia collaborates with over 600 select resorts and is actively involved in managing independent vacation properties across the country. The company has received recognition for its innovation in the hospitality sector, including awards from industry associations.
Saal is a music agency specialized in event management and booking.
Mayvenn
Seed Round in 2013
Mayvenn, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that provides tools for hair stylists to sell hair extensions directly to their clients. Founded in 2012, Mayvenn aims to empower hairstylists and salon professionals by transforming the retail landscape for hair products. The company's platform eliminates the need for stylists to incur upfront costs or manage inventory, facilitating a more streamlined sales process. This innovative approach has led to significant growth, with a network of over 50,000 stylists and hundreds of thousands of customers across the nation. Mayvenn focuses on enhancing the purchasing experience for clients while investing in the salon community, thereby contributing to a nationwide movement in the beauty industry.
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.
Climate Partner
Seed Round in 2010
ClimatePartner is a provider of environmental solutions focused on corporate climate action. The company offers a range of services that include calculating carbon footprints, developing climate protection strategies, and creating climate-neutral products. By supporting clients in implementing customized solutions for offsetting carbon dioxide emissions, ClimatePartner helps businesses achieve climate neutrality for their operations and products. Additionally, the company advises on climate protection strategies and reduction measures, enabling both clients and their customers to contribute to climate protection efforts.
MexAd is a real-time bidding agency that specializes in the purchase of advertising space through advanced algorithms. The company provides a range of targeting solutions, including behavioral targeting, contextual targeting, demographic targeting, geo-targeting, and native targeting. By leveraging first-party data, MexAd enables advertisers to effectively reach their desired audience. Acquired by dataxu in 2012, MexAd has positioned itself as a key player in the advertising technology sector, focusing on optimizing ad placements for enhanced performance.