Alps Ventures

Founded in 2011 by Max-F. Scheichenost and Dirk van Quaquebeke, Alps Ventures is a venture builder that invests in and actively supports the creation of new consumer internet businesses. They have successfully built and exited companies such as Duriana (acquired by carousell) and Kochabo (acquired by Marley Spoon), and have invested in various sectors including e-commerce, digital media, and digital innovation.

Michael Taufner Ph.D

Partner

10 past transactions

Zebramo

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, Zebramo operates a mobile-first platform based in Istanbul, Turkey. It facilitates trusted buying and selling of second-hand products worldwide, covering categories such as fashion, electronics, home goods, and more. The platform offers tools for listing management, search, payment, communication, dispute resolution, and buyer/seller protection.

FALCON Agency

Pre Seed Round in 2014
FALCON is a Singapore-based full-service digital agency with offices in Malaysia and Thailand. Led by entrepreneurs, they blend creativity, technology, data, and strategy to deliver performance-driven marketing solutions for clients, focusing on ROI. Their client portfolio includes prominent brands like Canon, Changi Airport, Deliveroo, Guardian, Klook, Renault, Scoot, Motul, Qantas, and Wine Connection.

meinKauf

Seed Round in 2014
meinKauf, also known as miKunu, is a provider of innovative online marketing services tailored for retailers and consumer goods companies. The company operates a mobile marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing, location-based marketing, and performance marketing. By leveraging this technology, meinKauf enables brands to enhance their customer reach and drive revenue growth. Active in markets such as Austria, Hungary, and Turkey, meinKauf collaborates with leading high street retailers and fast-moving consumer goods companies. The company is poised to expand into new markets, continuing its commitment to support brands in achieving effective mobile retail marketing and brand promotions.

PowerCigs

Pre Seed Round in 2014
PowerCigs Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in electric cigarettes and vaporizers. Founded in 2013 by René Linden, the company offers a diverse range of products, including e-cigarette sets, liquids, depods, flavors, evaporators, vaporizers, batteries, chargers, and adapters. PowerCigs primarily retails its products through online platforms, catering to the growing demand for alternative smoking solutions.

OkieLa

Pre Seed Round in 2014
OkieLa is a technology company that develops mobile applications designed to connect buyers and sellers, facilitating business growth by optimizing operations. Their platform enables users to shop, sell, and engage directly with one another, allowing businesses to focus more on core activities.

Duriana

Seed Round in 2013
Duriana operates as a mobile marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of a wide range of products, including beauty items, fashion apparel, sports equipment, arts and crafts, as well as technology gadgets. Users can access the platform via their iPhone or Android devices, allowing them to find and list both new and pre-owned items for sale in their local area at no cost. The platform emphasizes real-life transactions and enables real-time communication between buyers and sellers, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

meinKauf

Angel Round in 2013
meinKauf, also known as miKunu, is a provider of innovative online marketing services tailored for retailers and consumer goods companies. The company operates a mobile marketing platform that specializes in retail marketing, location-based marketing, and performance marketing. By leveraging this technology, meinKauf enables brands to enhance their customer reach and drive revenue growth. Active in markets such as Austria, Hungary, and Turkey, meinKauf collaborates with leading high street retailers and fast-moving consumer goods companies. The company is poised to expand into new markets, continuing its commitment to support brands in achieving effective mobile retail marketing and brand promotions.

Epigami

Seed Round in 2013
Epigami Pte. Ltd. operates an online platform in Singapore that connects students with tutors, facilitating access to educational resources. Founded in 2013, the platform allows users to search for qualified tutors while also offering digital marketing services to promote tuition providers. Epigami aims to enhance knowledge delivery and foster the development of students through its innovative approach, reflecting its commitment to excellence and creativity. The company has secured funding from various sources, including venture capital funds and the Action Community for Entrepreneurship.

GreyOrange

Seed Round in 2012
GreyOrange is a robotics and artificial intelligence company that enables automated, agile warehouse fulfillment by pairing AI-driven software with mobile robots. Its operating system, GreyMatter, uses predictive and real-time data on orders, inventory, and resources to orchestrate collaboration between human workers and robots, ensuring the right orders are fulfilled at the right time. The company offers a platform that can integrate with existing software to deliver accuracy, productivity, and efficient workflows for fulfillment, helping logistics providers and warehouses reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance customer satisfaction. With operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, and India, GreyOrange serves global distribution environments seeking to modernize fulfillment.

Clusterhaus

Pre Seed Round in 2012
Clusterhaus operates one of Europe’s largest technology clusters. It is home to over 200 startups and oversees more than 10,500 sqm of office space across 5 countries in Central Europe. Clusterhaus combines the benefits of independence and privacy of a standard office, with the networking and community feeling typically found in more collaborative office environments.
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