Metergrid
Seed Round in 2024
Metergrid is an innovative energy start-up founded in 2021, focused on developing software solutions for decentralized energy systems. The company offers a market-leading automated cloud platform that facilitates the realization, management, and billing of tenant electricity projects and charging infrastructures. By providing tailored solutions for owners of multi-family and commercial properties, Metergrid enables these stakeholders to supply their tenants with clean, locally generated photovoltaic electricity. The company's all-inclusive services encompass profitability calculations, project implementation, and the necessary software and hardware solutions, effectively combining climate protection with reduced energy costs and attractive returns for property owners and system operators. Metergrid aims to contribute to a decentralized and sustainable energy future, addressing the climate goals for millions of residents in Germany.
Akhetonics
Seed Round in 2024
Akhetonics is a German start-up founded in 2021 that specializes in the development of all-optical general-purpose processors designed for ultra-low power and high-performance computing. The company leverages in-house developed photonic design automation tools and all-optical logic to create innovative digital computation devices. By utilizing light instead of electrons, Akhetonics aims to introduce processors that are highly parallelizable, significantly more energy-efficient, and offer reduced latency. Their optical processors and transistor designs are straightforward and manufactured using established, less wasteful technologies that provide inherent electrical isolation, addressing critical challenges such as fan-out and scalability in all-optical computing. With a team composed of members from across the European Union, Akhetonics is positioned to lead advancements in the field of optical computing.
Codesphere
Series A in 2024
Codesphere Inc. is a cloud platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in Germany. The company specializes in simplifying and streamlining the development, deployment, and scaling of applications. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including an online code editor, integrated CI/CD pipelines, and cloud collaborative services, allowing developers to write, test, and deploy code directly from their browser. This approach eliminates many traditional complexities of managing development environments, enabling efficient collaboration and trivial deployments. Codesphere's platform is designed to meet the needs of modern developers and teams, facilitating global scaling and interconnecting programming environments without requiring extensive DevOps experience.
NOVUS GmbH
Venture Round in 2024
NOVUS, the German manufacturer of the world's first ELECTRIC URBAN LIGHTBIKES. NOVUS One merges the agility of eBikes with the simplicity of scooters and the power of motorcycles, all within an iconic, futuristic design. Thanks to its lightbike architecture, almost anyone can ride a NOVUS and master it from minute one. In this way, NOVUS defines a new category in urban mobility and addresses especially a huge new target group of non-motorcyclists. The only bike for bikers & non-bikers to redesign urban movement. NOVUS is supported by one of the strongest shareholder ecosystems in the future mobility industry. Besides lead investor 468 Capital and racing driver Sophia Flörsch, executives from adidas, Audi, BMW, CUPRA, Continental or New Balance and founders of startups like Chrono24, FINN, Forto or Vay are part of NOVUS.
Metergrid
Seed Round in 2023
Metergrid is an innovative energy start-up founded in 2021, focused on developing software solutions for decentralized energy systems. The company offers a market-leading automated cloud platform that facilitates the realization, management, and billing of tenant electricity projects and charging infrastructures. By providing tailored solutions for owners of multi-family and commercial properties, Metergrid enables these stakeholders to supply their tenants with clean, locally generated photovoltaic electricity. The company's all-inclusive services encompass profitability calculations, project implementation, and the necessary software and hardware solutions, effectively combining climate protection with reduced energy costs and attractive returns for property owners and system operators. Metergrid aims to contribute to a decentralized and sustainable energy future, addressing the climate goals for millions of residents in Germany.
Workist is a company that specializes in business process automation through the use of AI-driven robots known as AI Workers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Workist focuses on automating document-heavy administrative tasks, particularly the processing of incoming purchase orders, thereby eliminating the need for manual data entry. Their platform offers a comprehensive suite for data-driven business process analysis and automation, facilitating a seamless integration and automated data exchange among business customers, distributors, and suppliers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Workist aims to enhance operational efficiency, allowing medium-sized companies to transition from manual processes to fully automated operations, ultimately enabling employees to dedicate more time to creative and meaningful tasks.
Klima is a Berlin-based company that provides CO2 offsetting services aimed at mitigating climate change. Founded in 2019, Klima offers an application that enables users to calculate their carbon footprint and understand the environmental impact of their lifestyle choices. The platform features a natural language chat tool and a real-time tracker that illustrates the effects of various offsets on the ground. By supporting scientifically backed projects that either remove or prevent carbon emissions, users can work towards achieving their carbon reduction goals.
natif.ai
Seed Round in 2022
Natif.ai GmbH, established in 2019 and based in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializes in intelligent document processing (IDP) solutions for enterprises. The company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence, deep learning, and natural language processing to develop a comprehensive platform that automates document analysis. This platform incorporates features such as optical character recognition (OCR), smart classification, and data extraction, allowing businesses to efficiently convert unstructured information into actionable insights. By enhancing productivity and reducing error rates, Natif.ai's solutions empower organizations across various industries to improve their decision-making processes and lower operational costs. The company's commitment to delivering customer-centric and customizable solutions positions it as a leader in the evolving field of document automation.
Codesphere
Seed Round in 2022
Codesphere Inc. is a cloud platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in Germany. The company specializes in simplifying and streamlining the development, deployment, and scaling of applications. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including an online code editor, integrated CI/CD pipelines, and cloud collaborative services, allowing developers to write, test, and deploy code directly from their browser. This approach eliminates many traditional complexities of managing development environments, enabling efficient collaboration and trivial deployments. Codesphere's platform is designed to meet the needs of modern developers and teams, facilitating global scaling and interconnecting programming environments without requiring extensive DevOps experience.
CereGate GmbH is a brain-machine interface company based in Hamburg, Germany, with an additional office in San Diego, California. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on developing a computer-brain interface (CBI) technology that enhances the programming of neuromodulation systems. This innovative platform allows for the direct transmission of information into human consciousness, utilizing existing neuromodulation implants to improve medical treatments. CereGate's technology aims to support patients with neurological disorders or sensory deficits by providing new therapeutic options that enable them to adapt and enhance their conditions independently. The company's approach encompasses a broad range of applications, from sensory substitution to gait improvement.
Klima is a Berlin-based company that provides CO2 offsetting services aimed at mitigating climate change. Founded in 2019, Klima offers an application that enables users to calculate their carbon footprint and understand the environmental impact of their lifestyle choices. The platform features a natural language chat tool and a real-time tracker that illustrates the effects of various offsets on the ground. By supporting scientifically backed projects that either remove or prevent carbon emissions, users can work towards achieving their carbon reduction goals.
felmo
Venture Round in 2021
felmo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a veterinary platform designed to simplify pet care for owners. Founded in 2019, the company provides an application that allows users to conveniently book a range of veterinary services at home or in practice. The services include routine checkups, treatments for sick animals, lab diagnostics, surgical interventions, vaccinations, and end-of-life care. Additionally, the platform facilitates pet health management through features such as self-checks, chat consultations, and health records. By focusing on delivering veterinary care in a stress-free environment, felmo aims to enhance the overall experience of pet ownership.
Linearity
Venture Round in 2021
Linearity GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Hilden, Germany, is a software company that specializes in professional vector graphic design solutions. Its flagship product, Vectornator Pro, is designed for iOS users and is complemented by additional tools such as Linearity Curve and Linearity Move. These products cater to both marketing professionals and design enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive suite of features for creating graphics, illustrations, and layouts. Linearity's software is aimed at enhancing the design process and facilitating innovative visualizations, enabling users to produce millions of design assets weekly, including logos, marketing materials, and application interfaces.
felmo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a veterinary platform designed to simplify pet care for owners. Founded in 2019, the company provides an application that allows users to conveniently book a range of veterinary services at home or in practice. The services include routine checkups, treatments for sick animals, lab diagnostics, surgical interventions, vaccinations, and end-of-life care. Additionally, the platform facilitates pet health management through features such as self-checks, chat consultations, and health records. By focusing on delivering veterinary care in a stress-free environment, felmo aims to enhance the overall experience of pet ownership.
natif.ai
Seed Round in 2020
Natif.ai GmbH, established in 2019 and based in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializes in intelligent document processing (IDP) solutions for enterprises. The company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence, deep learning, and natural language processing to develop a comprehensive platform that automates document analysis. This platform incorporates features such as optical character recognition (OCR), smart classification, and data extraction, allowing businesses to efficiently convert unstructured information into actionable insights. By enhancing productivity and reducing error rates, Natif.ai's solutions empower organizations across various industries to improve their decision-making processes and lower operational costs. The company's commitment to delivering customer-centric and customizable solutions positions it as a leader in the evolving field of document automation.
Codesphere
Seed Round in 2020
Codesphere Inc. is a cloud platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with additional offices in Germany. The company specializes in simplifying and streamlining the development, deployment, and scaling of applications. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including an online code editor, integrated CI/CD pipelines, and cloud collaborative services, allowing developers to write, test, and deploy code directly from their browser. This approach eliminates many traditional complexities of managing development environments, enabling efficient collaboration and trivial deployments. Codesphere's platform is designed to meet the needs of modern developers and teams, facilitating global scaling and interconnecting programming environments without requiring extensive DevOps experience.
Linearity
Seed Round in 2020
Linearity GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Hilden, Germany, is a software company that specializes in professional vector graphic design solutions. Its flagship product, Vectornator Pro, is designed for iOS users and is complemented by additional tools such as Linearity Curve and Linearity Move. These products cater to both marketing professionals and design enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive suite of features for creating graphics, illustrations, and layouts. Linearity's software is aimed at enhancing the design process and facilitating innovative visualizations, enabling users to produce millions of design assets weekly, including logos, marketing materials, and application interfaces.
Workist
Seed Round in 2020
Workist is a company that specializes in business process automation through the use of AI-driven robots known as AI Workers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Workist focuses on automating document-heavy administrative tasks, particularly the processing of incoming purchase orders, thereby eliminating the need for manual data entry. Their platform offers a comprehensive suite for data-driven business process analysis and automation, facilitating a seamless integration and automated data exchange among business customers, distributors, and suppliers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Workist aims to enhance operational efficiency, allowing medium-sized companies to transition from manual processes to fully automated operations, ultimately enabling employees to dedicate more time to creative and meaningful tasks.
Klima is a Berlin-based company that provides CO2 offsetting services aimed at mitigating climate change. Founded in 2019, Klima offers an application that enables users to calculate their carbon footprint and understand the environmental impact of their lifestyle choices. The platform features a natural language chat tool and a real-time tracker that illustrates the effects of various offsets on the ground. By supporting scientifically backed projects that either remove or prevent carbon emissions, users can work towards achieving their carbon reduction goals.
felmo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a veterinary platform designed to simplify pet care for owners. Founded in 2019, the company provides an application that allows users to conveniently book a range of veterinary services at home or in practice. The services include routine checkups, treatments for sick animals, lab diagnostics, surgical interventions, vaccinations, and end-of-life care. Additionally, the platform facilitates pet health management through features such as self-checks, chat consultations, and health records. By focusing on delivering veterinary care in a stress-free environment, felmo aims to enhance the overall experience of pet ownership.