Alps Ventures

Alps Ventures is a venture builder established in 2011, focusing on developing, consulting, and investing in consumer internet businesses. With offices in Singapore and Vienna, the firm plays an active operating or advisory role in the companies it supports. Its portfolio includes a diverse range of businesses such as Duriana, Kochabo, Clusterhaus, OkieLa, Zebramo, and FALCON Agency. Alps Ventures aims to create meaningful enterprises by collaborating with passionate and expert-driven teams, primarily in the e-commerce, digital media, and digital innovation sectors.

Michael Taufner Ph.D

Partner

10 past transactions

Zebramo

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Zebramo is a leading mobile-first consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2014. The platform allows users to buy and sell a wide range of second-hand products, including items for men, women, children, books, home decor, electronics, cosmetics, sports equipment, and more. Zebramo facilitates transactions by offering features such as listing management, search capabilities, secure payment options, and communication tools. Additionally, the platform includes dispute resolution services and customer protection measures to ensure a trustworthy environment for both buyers and sellers. By enabling users to act as both buyers and sellers, Zebramo simplifies the process of trading second-hand goods, promoting a convenient and efficient marketplace experience.

Falcon Agency

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Falcon Agency is a full-service solutions provider based in Singapore, with additional offices in Malaysia and Thailand. Known for its entrepreneurial approach, the agency operates more as a partner to its clients rather than a traditional agency. It has gained recognition as the most awarded independent agency in Singapore in 2018. The team, consisting of over 50 professionals in marketing, design, and programming, focuses on integrating creativity, technology, data, and strategy to deliver effective digital solutions that emphasize performance and return on investment. Falcon Agency's services include performance marketing, customer relationship management, marketing automation, lead acquisition, and creative branding campaigns. The agency has worked with notable clients such as Canon, Changi Airport Singapore, Deliveroo, and Qantas, helping them to acquire new customers and enhance their revenue generation.

meinKauf

Seed Round in 2014
meinKauf operates an innovative web and mobile platform designed for mobile retail marketing and brand promotions. The company provides online marketing services targeted at retailers and consumer goods companies, facilitating retail marketing, location-based marketing, performance marketing, and mobile marketing. These services enable brands to effectively reach a larger customer base and enhance their revenue potential. meinKauf currently serves clients in Austria, Hungary, and Turkey, with plans to expand into additional markets. The company collaborates with leading high street and brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as prominent fast-moving consumer goods companies, in its active markets.

PowerCigs

Pre Seed Round in 2014
PowerCigs Ltd. is a manufacturer of electric cigarettes and vaporizers, offering a diverse range of products that includes e-cigarette sets, liquids, depods, flavors, evaporators, batteries, chargers, and adapters. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company primarily sells its products through online retail channels.

OkieLa

Pre Seed Round in 2014
OkieLa is a technology development company focused on creating online mobile applications that facilitate e-commerce. The company's platform is designed to connect buyers and sellers, allowing users to shop and sell efficiently on mobile devices. By providing tools that help users optimize their business activities, OkieLa aims to enhance operational productivity and support business growth. The application serves as a resource for individuals and organizations looking to improve their engagement in the marketplace and streamline their business processes.

Duriana

Seed Round in 2013
Duriana is a mobile marketplace for all things beautiful. Find beautiful things for sale in your area and list new or pre-loved items for free - all from your iPhone or Android phone.

meinKauf

Angel Round in 2013
meinKauf operates an innovative web and mobile platform designed for mobile retail marketing and brand promotions. The company provides online marketing services targeted at retailers and consumer goods companies, facilitating retail marketing, location-based marketing, performance marketing, and mobile marketing. These services enable brands to effectively reach a larger customer base and enhance their revenue potential. meinKauf currently serves clients in Austria, Hungary, and Turkey, with plans to expand into additional markets. The company collaborates with leading high street and brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as prominent fast-moving consumer goods companies, in its active markets.

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 global company that specializes in modernizing order fulfillment through the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics. Its platform, powered by the GreyMatter operating system, utilizes predictive and real-time data to optimize warehouse operations, enabling seamless cooperation between mobile robots and human workers. This system is designed to enhance agility, accuracy, and efficiency in order fulfillment for retailers, warehouse operators, and logistics providers. By leveraging advanced technology, GreyOrange aims to help organizations improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction in an increasingly demanding market. The company operates in key regions including the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, and India.

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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