Salinnova
Seed Round in 2018
Salinnova GmbH is a German company specializing in seawater desalination technology, headquartered in Bobenheim-Roxheim. The company has developed SALINO, a high-pressure pump unit that utilizes reverse osmosis to efficiently convert seawater into drinking water. This innovative product consolidates multiple components, including a high-pressure pump, energy recovery system, booster pump, and electric motor, into a single compact unit. By enhancing energy efficiency and reliability, SALINO significantly reduces lifecycle costs while simplifying the assembly and operation of desalination systems. Salinnova's solutions cater primarily to the shipping, hotel, and industrial sectors, providing accessible and effective means for purifying seawater for everyday consumption.
AddVolt
Seed Round in 2017
AddVolt, S.A. is a technology company based in Porto, Portugal, founded in 2014. It specializes in designing and developing electric controllers that manage various sources of electric energy, particularly for the transport and logistics sectors. The company's flagship product, WeTruck, integrates photovoltaic panels on trucks to harness solar energy and recover energy during braking and deceleration. This energy is utilized to power refrigeration units in electric mode, reducing reliance on diesel and lowering operational costs. AddVolt's innovative plug-in electrical system allows for real-time energy management, enabling truck operators to minimize their carbon footprint and decrease noise levels, ultimately addressing the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
Wizi
Venture Round in 2017
Wizi is a technology company that specializes in location-sharing and geo-social discovery solutions for mobile devices. It develops applications that enable users to instantly share their locations, access real-time traffic information, and find optimal routes. By aggregating geo-location technology and data from social networks, Wizi enhances the mobile experience for users, allowing them to engage in geo-social discovery seamlessly. The company also offers a text-based service compatible with all mobile devices, integrating with mobile operators' location-based services to facilitate user participation in the growing geo-social trend.
airinotec
Acquisition in 2016
airinotec GmbH is a multinational systems provider based in Bayreuth, Germany, specializing in air conditioning and process air technology for various industries, including food, tobacco, paper, and textiles. The company manufactures a wide range of products such as air conditioning units, ventilation systems, cooling tunnels, and energy optimization solutions. Additionally, airinotec offers sector-specific clean-room technology, heat recovery systems, and UVC-disinfection solutions. Beyond product manufacturing, the company provides comprehensive consulting and technical services, including project planning, system development, maintenance, and hygiene control. Their innovative automation solutions encompass process and building automation, software development, and visualization systems. With a commitment to energy efficiency and cost reduction, airinotec aims to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction through advanced technology and tailored solutions. The company also maintains an office in Moscow, Russian Federation.
Jobtender24
Seed Round in 2016
JobTender24 GmbH is a recruitment service provider based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2015. The company specializes in an online job listing and tendering platform that allows businesses to efficiently manage their recruitment processes. With its JobTender24 system, companies can post job vacancies, engage with up to 6,000 headhunters across 26 countries, and receive candidate proposals tailored to their specific needs. Additionally, JobTender24 offers Ident-Solutions for identifying suitable candidates from CV pools and social media, as well as access to an exclusive CV database featuring specialists and executives. The platform supports job listings across various sectors, including engineering, management, IT, finance, and healthcare, and facilitates a streamlined collaboration between employers and recruiters, ensuring a transparent and effective hiring process.
Bionic Robotics
Series A in 2015
Bionic Robotics GmbH, formerly known as BioRob, focuses on developing lightweight construction robots aimed at enhancing automation in small and medium enterprises. The company has created a robotic arm called Biorob, which features a safe and lightweight design that eliminates the need for special sensors or additional protective measures. This innovation provides a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for the automation industry, facilitating flexible automation processes tailored to the needs of smaller businesses.
mobileJob
Seed Round in 2015
mobileJob GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in mobile recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 by Steffen Manes and Kai Daniels, the company provides a mobile application designed to streamline the job listing and recruitment process for various sectors, including retail, packaging, logistics, and facility management. mobileJob enables businesses to advertise job opportunities through social media and facilitates candidate interviews via mobile phones and online platforms. Additionally, it offers tools that assist companies in recording, managing, and tracking job applications and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Abacus Resale
Seed Round in 2015
Abacus Resale GmbH is a company based in Bobenheim-Roxheim, Germany, specializing in the trading and marketing of production surpluses, particularly in industrial pumps and motors. Founded in 2014, the company facilitates the sale of pumps, pump accessories, controls, drives, and fittings while managing returned goods. Abacus Resale GmbH provides comprehensive information and ratings on the purchase and return of its products, catering to various sectors including industrial, electrical, automotive, building and construction, and oil and gas. The company operates through online platforms and franchised retail outlets, ensuring customers access robust and efficient products while enabling quick replacement and short-term recommissioning services.