Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 in Palo Alto, California, that backs early and growth-stage technology startups worldwide. It concentrates on software, cloud, data, mobile, digital media, and adjacent sectors, including consumer and enterprise technology, fintech, security, and healthcare. The firm supports entrepreneurs with long-term guidance and the resources needed to build world-class, category-defining companies. Accel maintains offices in Palo Alto, San Francisco, London, and Bangalore, and has backed a broad portfolio featuring notable companies such as Atlassian, Facebook, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, and Cloudera.

Pratik Agarwal

Principal

Casey Aylward

Partner

Mahendran Balachandran

Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Past deals in Central Europe

Rasa

Series C in 2024
Rasa Technologies GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing machine learning tools for creating conversational software, including chatbots and virtual assistants. The company offers a suite of products, notably Rasa Open Source, a widely adopted framework for building text- and voice-based AI assistants, and Rasa X, a toolset designed to enhance and share these assistants. Rasa Enterprise provides an enterprise-grade solution for developing contextual assistants at scale. Rasa's platform is utilized across various industries, including healthcare, insurance, banking, telecommunications, and travel, focusing on applications such as lead generation, internal process automation, and customer service. The company is known for its commitment to data privacy and security, catering to both startups and large enterprises.

Merge

Series B in 2022
Merge simplifies secure data access by offering Unified APIs across key software categories like HRIS, accounting, CRM, and file storage. It handles the entire integration lifecycle, from initial build to maintenance, enabling thousands of companies to unblock sales, reduce churn, accelerate product launch, and save engineering resources.

Charles

Series A in 2022
Charles is a prominent WhatsApp marketing platform based in Berlin, specializing in conversational commerce. The company provides an intuitive interface that allows brands to effectively manage and enhance their communication with consumers through messaging applications. Its core offerings include Campaigns, which enable brands to send targeted marketing messages and monitor customer responses, and Journeys, designed for creating automated conversational flows. This functionality includes tools such as product finders and promotional competitions, all while ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. Additionally, Charles supports brands with analytics and proactive assistance, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales growth.

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Taxdoo

Series B in 2021
Taxdoo automates international value-added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers via its API platform. It collects data from marketplaces, online shops, and ERP systems, processes it according to global VAT regulations, facilitates document submission, expert advice, threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

commercetools

Series C in 2021
Founded in Germany in 2006, commercetools operates a cloud-native platform that empowers businesses to deliver scalable and adaptable digital commerce experiences. Its composable approach enables enterprises to quickly test and integrate new trends and technologies across various touchpoints, from web and mobile to point of sale. Serving major global brands, commercetools is recognized as a market leader in enterprise commerce technology.

Trade Republic

Series C in 2021
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.

BRYTER

Series B in 2021
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Charles

Seed Round in 2021
Charles is a prominent WhatsApp marketing platform based in Berlin, specializing in conversational commerce. The company provides an intuitive interface that allows brands to effectively manage and enhance their communication with consumers through messaging applications. Its core offerings include Campaigns, which enable brands to send targeted marketing messages and monitor customer responses, and Journeys, designed for creating automated conversational flows. This functionality includes tools such as product finders and promotional competitions, all while ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. Additionally, Charles supports brands with analytics and proactive assistance, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales growth.

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Taxdoo

Series A in 2020
Taxdoo automates international value-added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers via its API platform. It collects data from marketplaces, online shops, and ERP systems, processes it according to global VAT regulations, facilitates document submission, expert advice, threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing.

Rasa

Series B in 2020
Rasa Technologies GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing machine learning tools for creating conversational software, including chatbots and virtual assistants. The company offers a suite of products, notably Rasa Open Source, a widely adopted framework for building text- and voice-based AI assistants, and Rasa X, a toolset designed to enhance and share these assistants. Rasa Enterprise provides an enterprise-grade solution for developing contextual assistants at scale. Rasa's platform is utilized across various industries, including healthcare, insurance, banking, telecommunications, and travel, focusing on applications such as lead generation, internal process automation, and customer service. The company is known for its commitment to data privacy and security, catering to both startups and large enterprises.

BRYTER

Series A in 2020
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Trade Republic

Series B in 2020
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.

Deepnote

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Deepnote specializes in developing software for data scientists. Its collaborative notebook enables real-time collaboration, versioning, code review, and sharing of projects with team members or end-users. It also offers features like code intelligence, shortcuts, dashboards, and APIs.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

BRYTER

Seed Round in 2019
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Freshworks

Series H in 2019
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Rasa

Series A in 2019
Rasa Technologies GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing machine learning tools for creating conversational software, including chatbots and virtual assistants. The company offers a suite of products, notably Rasa Open Source, a widely adopted framework for building text- and voice-based AI assistants, and Rasa X, a toolset designed to enhance and share these assistants. Rasa Enterprise provides an enterprise-grade solution for developing contextual assistants at scale. Rasa's platform is utilized across various industries, including healthcare, insurance, banking, telecommunications, and travel, focusing on applications such as lead generation, internal process automation, and customer service. The company is known for its commitment to data privacy and security, catering to both startups and large enterprises.

GoCardless

Series E in 2019
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Freshworks

Series G in 2018
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

GoCardless

Series D in 2017
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Sourcepoint

Series B in 2017
Sourcepoint provides a privacy software platform for publishers and advertisers to manage consent and compliance across dynamic consumer touchpoints. The platform automates privacy workflows to help clients obtain privacy law compliant consent, communicate with users of ad blockers, and test monetization approaches. It also operates a content compensation platform that helps publishers quantify monetization challenges and offer consumers more ways to support the content they enjoy. The company serves enterprise clients with privacy automation and related consultative services to enable compliant data use and revenue experimentation. Founded in 2015, Sourcepoint is headquartered in New York, with offices in London and Berlin.

Freshworks

Series F in 2016
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

CoreOS

Series B in 2016
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Sourcepoint

Series A in 2015
Sourcepoint provides a privacy software platform for publishers and advertisers to manage consent and compliance across dynamic consumer touchpoints. The platform automates privacy workflows to help clients obtain privacy law compliant consent, communicate with users of ad blockers, and test monetization approaches. It also operates a content compensation platform that helps publishers quantify monetization challenges and offer consumers more ways to support the content they enjoy. The company serves enterprise clients with privacy automation and related consultative services to enable compliant data use and revenue experimentation. Founded in 2015, Sourcepoint is headquartered in New York, with offices in London and Berlin.

Freshworks

Series E in 2015
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

99designs

Series B in 2015
99designs is a global online platform that connects businesses and individuals with a network of freelance graphic designers. Founded in 2006, the company facilitates design projects and contests, offering a range of services including logo design, web and app design, and print materials. With offices in Australia, the U.S., and Germany, 99designs provides a streamlined process for clients to collaborate with designers and manage ongoing work. Since 2008, it has grown into a global community of talented designers, serving businesses, agencies, and individuals worldwide. As of 2020, 99designs operates as a subsidiary of VistaPrint.com, Inc.

CoreOS

Series A in 2015
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Lynda

Series B in 2015
Lynda.com, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides educational training courses across various fields, including business, software, technology, and creative skills. Established in 1995 by Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman, the company offers a wide range of instructional video tutorials covering topics such as 3D animation, audio and music, design, and information technology. Lynda.com caters to individual, corporate, nonprofit, government, library, higher education, and K-12 subscribers, offering both basic and premium memberships, as well as content in multiple languages, including German, French, and Spanish. Its enterprise clientele includes notable organizations such as Fortune 500 companies, U.S. colleges, state governments, and various branches of the military. The platform is accessible through mobile applications, making it convenient for users. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Lynda.com also has satellite offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Australia, and operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.

Freshworks

Series D in 2014
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Flaregames

Venture Round in 2014
Flaregames, established in 2011, is a German mobile game developer and publisher headquartered in Karlsruhe, with an additional office in Frankfurt. The company specializes in creating and publishing fun, high-quality, free-to-play games for smartphones and tablets, spanning genres such as tower defense/offense, real-time strategy, RPG, and world-building. Flaregames develops its own games and collaborates with global talent to bring their titles to mobile platforms. Notable partnerships include Subatomic Studios, Superweapon, and FuzzyCube Software. Led by industry veterans, including former Gameforge CEO Klaas Kersting, Flaregames fosters a work environment free from office politics, prioritizing fun and team rewards. The company has raised $23 million in venture capital to attract top talent and become a major publisher in the global mobile gaming market.

GoCardless

Series B in 2014
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Freshworks

Series C in 2013
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

GoCardless

Series A in 2013
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Hailo Network

Venture Round in 2013
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

Lynda

Series A in 2013
Lynda.com, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides educational training courses across various fields, including business, software, technology, and creative skills. Established in 1995 by Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman, the company offers a wide range of instructional video tutorials covering topics such as 3D animation, audio and music, design, and information technology. Lynda.com caters to individual, corporate, nonprofit, government, library, higher education, and K-12 subscribers, offering both basic and premium memberships, as well as content in multiple languages, including German, French, and Spanish. Its enterprise clientele includes notable organizations such as Fortune 500 companies, U.S. colleges, state governments, and various branches of the military. The platform is accessible through mobile applications, making it convenient for users. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Lynda.com also has satellite offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Australia, and operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.

Hailo Network

Series B in 2012
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

HouseTrip

Series C in 2012
HouseTrip SA is a holiday rental booking platform founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with offices in London and Lisbon. It operates one of Europe's largest holiday rental websites, offering over 300,000 properties in thousands of destinations worldwide, including apartments, villas, and cottages. The platform allows homeowners to securely advertise their properties and manage bookings while providing guests with an easy way to find and book rental accommodations. Since its launch in January 2010, HouseTrip has facilitated over 6 million nights booked, making it a significant player in the vacation property rental market.

Etsy

Series F in 2012
Etsy operates online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items through platforms including Etsy.com and Reverb.com, with a global footprint in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia. The marketplace lists roughly 66 million items and connects about 95 million buyers and 8 million sellers, offering seller services such as payment processing, advertising, and discounted shipping labels, along with tools to manage listings, orders, inventory, and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy generates revenue from listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping services. The company supports a large community of buyers and sellers and reported gross merchandise volume around $12.5 billion in 2024.

Freshworks

Series B in 2012
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Hailo Network

Series A in 2012
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

GoCardless

Seed Round in 2012
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Flaregames

Series A in 2012
Flaregames, established in 2011, is a German mobile game developer and publisher headquartered in Karlsruhe, with an additional office in Frankfurt. The company specializes in creating and publishing fun, high-quality, free-to-play games for smartphones and tablets, spanning genres such as tower defense/offense, real-time strategy, RPG, and world-building. Flaregames develops its own games and collaborates with global talent to bring their titles to mobile platforms. Notable partnerships include Subatomic Studios, Superweapon, and FuzzyCube Software. Led by industry veterans, including former Gameforge CEO Klaas Kersting, Flaregames fosters a work environment free from office politics, prioritizing fun and team rewards. The company has raised $23 million in venture capital to attract top talent and become a major publisher in the global mobile gaming market.

Freshworks

Series A in 2011
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

99designs

Series A in 2011
99designs is a global online platform that connects businesses and individuals with a network of freelance graphic designers. Founded in 2006, the company facilitates design projects and contests, offering a range of services including logo design, web and app design, and print materials. With offices in Australia, the U.S., and Germany, 99designs provides a streamlined process for clients to collaborate with designers and manage ongoing work. Since 2008, it has grown into a global community of talented designers, serving businesses, agencies, and individuals worldwide. As of 2020, 99designs operates as a subsidiary of VistaPrint.com, Inc.

GetJar

Series C in 2011
GetJar is a prominent mobile application distribution platform, recognized as the world's largest free app store, with over 5 billion downloads to date. The company offers a vast selection of more than 350,000 mobile applications across various platforms, including Android, Java, Symbian, Blackberry, and iOS. With a community of 395,000 registered developers, GetJar facilitates the distribution of their applications through its web portal. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GetJar also has offices in Seattle, the UK, and Lithuania. In 2011, the company received notable recognition as one of the 'Ones To Watch' by GigaOM Europe, highlighting its significant role in the mobile application ecosystem.

Etsy

Series E in 2010
Etsy operates online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items through platforms including Etsy.com and Reverb.com, with a global footprint in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia. The marketplace lists roughly 66 million items and connects about 95 million buyers and 8 million sellers, offering seller services such as payment processing, advertising, and discounted shipping labels, along with tools to manage listings, orders, inventory, and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy generates revenue from listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping services. The company supports a large community of buyers and sellers and reported gross merchandise volume around $12.5 billion in 2024.

GetJar

Series B in 2010
GetJar is a prominent mobile application distribution platform, recognized as the world's largest free app store, with over 5 billion downloads to date. The company offers a vast selection of more than 350,000 mobile applications across various platforms, including Android, Java, Symbian, Blackberry, and iOS. With a community of 395,000 registered developers, GetJar facilitates the distribution of their applications through its web portal. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GetJar also has offices in Seattle, the UK, and Lithuania. In 2011, the company received notable recognition as one of the 'Ones To Watch' by GigaOM Europe, highlighting its significant role in the mobile application ecosystem.

Etsy

Series D in 2008
Etsy operates online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items through platforms including Etsy.com and Reverb.com, with a global footprint in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia. The marketplace lists roughly 66 million items and connects about 95 million buyers and 8 million sellers, offering seller services such as payment processing, advertising, and discounted shipping labels, along with tools to manage listings, orders, inventory, and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy generates revenue from listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping services. The company supports a large community of buyers and sellers and reported gross merchandise volume around $12.5 billion in 2024.

GetJar

Series A in 2007
GetJar is a prominent mobile application distribution platform, recognized as the world's largest free app store, with over 5 billion downloads to date. The company offers a vast selection of more than 350,000 mobile applications across various platforms, including Android, Java, Symbian, Blackberry, and iOS. With a community of 395,000 registered developers, GetJar facilitates the distribution of their applications through its web portal. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GetJar also has offices in Seattle, the UK, and Lithuania. In 2011, the company received notable recognition as one of the 'Ones To Watch' by GigaOM Europe, highlighting its significant role in the mobile application ecosystem.

Gameforge

Series A in 2007
Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a German company that develops and publishes free-to-play multiplayer online games. With over 450 employees, they offer their games in more than 75 countries worldwide. Their portfolio includes popular titles like AION, TERA: Rising, Metin2, HEX: Shards of Fate, Orcs Must Die! Unchained, and Elsword, spanning client-based, browser-based, and mobile platforms.

Andale

Venture Round in 2006
Andale, Inc. is a company that specializes in auction management and research services for online sellers, particularly those utilizing platforms like eBay. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Andale offers a range of tools designed to assist online merchants, including auction automation services, pricing research, and sales analysis. Their research tools leverage Market Intelligence technology to provide valuable insights such as pricing trends, selling recommendations, and supplier information. Andale's offerings also include fixed-price storefront solutions and listing distribution tools for sellers, catering to casual and professional merchants alike in markets such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company was acquired by Vendio Services, Inc. in November 2006.

Volantis Systems

Venture Round in 2005
Volantis Systems Limited specializes in intelligent content adaptation solutions for the mobile internet market. The company provides a Content Delivery Platform (CDP), which includes a suite of mobile portal and e-commerce applications designed to enable mobile operators to promote, sell, and deliver content from various sources. Key components of the CDP include the Mobile Development Framework, which features a device adaptation engine; the Mobile Content Storefront for managing storefronts; and Buzzcast, which integrates multiple content feeds and personalizes them for users. Other offerings include the Mobile Content Transcoder for converting PC-oriented sites to mobile formats, Feed Builder for enhancing subscriber loyalty, and Site Builder for creating personal mobile websites. Volantis also offers the Mobility Server, a Java-based platform for developing and running mobile applications, Ubik.com for designing and hosting mobile websites, and Volantis Framework 5.3, which aids in building portals and applications with customizable user interface components. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom, the company serves a diverse clientele including mobile carriers, media, entertainment, financial services, and online businesses, with additional offices in Washington, Hong Kong, Krakow, and Pune.

CHECK24 Ventures

Venture Round in 2005
Founded in 2016, CHECK24 Ventures is the venture capital arm of CHECK24, operating independently. It focuses on providing seed and growth financing to young internet companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with a focus on financial technology, insurance technology, online marketplaces, and software sectors.

Wily Technology

Series C in 2003
Wily Technology, Inc. is a provider of enterprise application management solutions, serving a diverse array of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, government, and healthcare. The company specializes in products that help organizations monitor and manage the health and availability of their web applications and infrastructure. Its key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which identifies customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, designed for comprehensive performance management of web services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Wily Technology also has offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, it became a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Wily Technology

Venture Round in 2001
Wily Technology, Inc. is a provider of enterprise application management solutions, serving a diverse array of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, government, and healthcare. The company specializes in products that help organizations monitor and manage the health and availability of their web applications and infrastructure. Its key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which identifies customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, designed for comprehensive performance management of web services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Wily Technology also has offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, it became a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Wily Technology

Series B in 2000
Wily Technology, Inc. is a provider of enterprise application management solutions, serving a diverse array of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, government, and healthcare. The company specializes in products that help organizations monitor and manage the health and availability of their web applications and infrastructure. Its key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which identifies customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, designed for comprehensive performance management of web services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Wily Technology also has offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, it became a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Andale

Venture Round in 2000
Andale, Inc. is a company that specializes in auction management and research services for online sellers, particularly those utilizing platforms like eBay. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Andale offers a range of tools designed to assist online merchants, including auction automation services, pricing research, and sales analysis. Their research tools leverage Market Intelligence technology to provide valuable insights such as pricing trends, selling recommendations, and supplier information. Andale's offerings also include fixed-price storefront solutions and listing distribution tools for sellers, catering to casual and professional merchants alike in markets such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company was acquired by Vendio Services, Inc. in November 2006.
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