ALSTIN Capital

ALSTIN Capital is an independent venture capital fund based in Munich, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in investing in rapidly growing European technology companies within sectors such as FinTech, InsurTech, CyberSecurity, RegTech, and Mobility. ALSTIN typically provides funding between 1 to 3 million euros during Series A and B investment rounds. The firm emphasizes the importance of the entrepreneurs behind the technology, investing not only in innovative ideas but also in the capabilities and potential of the individuals leading these ventures. By combining capital with strategic support and expertise, ALSTIN aims to help entrepreneurs accelerate their growth and achieve sustainable success. The firm’s investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that entrepreneurial knowledge, extensive transaction experience, and strong international networks are critical drivers of long-term growth and market leadership.

Friedrich Osterhoff

Principal

Philipp Rehsmann

Associate

Andreas Schenk

Principal

34 past transactions

Circula

Series A in 2022
Circula GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for travel and employee expense management. The company's platform is designed to digitize and simplify the expense reporting process, adhering to European tax standards. Through its mobile and web applications, Circula facilitates real-time expense invoicing, creating a seamless experience for users, including road warriors, accountants, and managers. By providing an intuitive solution for managing individualized expenses, Circula aims to streamline the complexities often associated with travel and expense reporting, ensuring compliance and efficiency for its clients.

Pliant

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a corporate credit card platform intended to be used for covering costs for advertising, business trips and servers. The company's platform offers cards that are not dependent on special software tools, but can be used with standard applications and are ready for use after one or two working days and also offers the option of managing limits via a web interface and displaying the expenses of individual employees, enabling clients to save time and grow quickly without having to resort to a less flexible bank loan.

Pliant

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a corporate credit card platform intended to be used for covering costs for advertising, business trips and servers. The company's platform offers cards that are not dependent on special software tools, but can be used with standard applications and are ready for use after one or two working days and also offers the option of managing limits via a web interface and displaying the expenses of individual employees, enabling clients to save time and grow quickly without having to resort to a less flexible bank loan.

Stryze Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
Stryze Group is a prominent Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brand holding company that focuses on developing, acquiring, and scaling D2C brands for both pull and push e-commerce channels, including platforms like Amazon and social media. The company builds its own brands while also acquiring promising brands from external entrepreneurs, leveraging its extensive expertise, resources, and capital to enhance their growth and market presence. By applying a strategic approach to brand development and marketing, Stryze Group aims to improve the brand image and profitability of the businesses it partners with.

Manuco

Venture Round in 2021
MANUCO is a supplier for the defense, outdoors, law enforcement, pyrotechnics and civil explosives industries.

Usercentrics

Series B in 2020
Usercentrics GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing a consent management platform that assists enterprises, publishers, and agencies in obtaining, managing, and documenting user consent across various digital platforms. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including consent storage, APIs, and preference management systems, aimed at facilitating privacy-led marketing. By enabling effective consent management for websites and applications, Usercentrics helps advertisers maintain compliance with data privacy regulations while effectively tracking user data.

Neodigital

Series B in 2020
Neodigital AG is a digital insurance provider based in Neunkirchen, Germany, established in 2017. The company specializes in a range of insurance products, including accident, household, personal liability, pet owner liability, bike, and cell phone insurance. Neodigital leverages advanced automation to facilitate the customization of these products, distributing them primarily through independent brokers. This approach allows for the rapid development and market introduction of digitized insurance solutions, catering to both individual consumers and market participants. Through its innovative platform, Neodigital aims to streamline the insurance process and enhance accessibility within the insurance sector.

reINVENT

Funding Round in 2020
reINVENT simplify all communication and planning processes for your construction project via a central digital platform.They revolutionize the hardly digitized building industry by offering a software platform to connect all major parties during and after construction. It‘s their mission to redesign all customer processes with digital solutions for communication, data transfer and documentation to generate significant cost and time savings for building contractors and project developers.

reINVENT

Series A in 2020
reINVENT simplify all communication and planning processes for your construction project via a central digital platform.They revolutionize the hardly digitized building industry by offering a software platform to connect all major parties during and after construction. It‘s their mission to redesign all customer processes with digital solutions for communication, data transfer and documentation to generate significant cost and time savings for building contractors and project developers.

Nect

Series A in 2020
Nect GmbH develops software solutions for identity verification. The company develops SELFIE IDENT, an application that allows digital remote identity verification to meet legal requirements. It enables users to identify legitimacy of the user, time of admission, and proof of the liveliness of the user. The company also develops CARD IDENT, an application that enables verification of the document holder and identification of document data. It serves as a technological support for bank consultants and insurance brokers in establishing their identity. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Neodigital

Series A in 2020
Neodigital AG is a digital insurance provider based in Neunkirchen, Germany, established in 2017. The company specializes in a range of insurance products, including accident, household, personal liability, pet owner liability, bike, and cell phone insurance. Neodigital leverages advanced automation to facilitate the customization of these products, distributing them primarily through independent brokers. This approach allows for the rapid development and market introduction of digitized insurance solutions, catering to both individual consumers and market participants. Through its innovative platform, Neodigital aims to streamline the insurance process and enhance accessibility within the insurance sector.

Usercentrics

Series A in 2019
Usercentrics GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing a consent management platform that assists enterprises, publishers, and agencies in obtaining, managing, and documenting user consent across various digital platforms. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including consent storage, APIs, and preference management systems, aimed at facilitating privacy-led marketing. By enabling effective consent management for websites and applications, Usercentrics helps advertisers maintain compliance with data privacy regulations while effectively tracking user data.

Fliit

Series A in 2019
Fliit Holding GmbH operates a logistics platform for delivering grocery products to customers. It serves its customers in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Dortmund, Hanover, and Leipzig, Germany; and London, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Fliit

Series A in 2019
Fliit Holding GmbH operates a logistics platform for delivering grocery products to customers. It serves its customers in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Dortmund, Hanover, and Leipzig, Germany; and London, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Alyne

Series A in 2018
Alyne is an IT driven platform for defining common rules, assessing adherence and identifying related risk. The platform supports organisations in implementing legal and regulatory requirements across industry sectors, determining maturity, aligning with industry standards and sharing subject matter expertise. Alyne provides membership to the platform, usage of centrally hosted software and related consulting services.

ExB

Venture Round in 2018
ExB Labs GmbH specializes in cognitive computing solutions tailored for the healthcare sector. The company develops self-learning software that analyzes unstructured and semi-structured text and image data, providing tools for big data analytics. Its offerings include a cognitive workbench, which facilitates data input, recombination, summarization, information extraction, and time series comparison, among other functions. Additionally, ExB Labs provides Lens Grinder, a tool designed to classify, count, and segment objects within images. The company has established a strategic collaboration with Alacris Theranostics GmbH to enhance its capabilities. Based in Munich, Germany, ExB Labs aims to empower businesses to effectively manage and interpret complex data scenarios through its advanced artificial intelligence platform.

Stocard

Series B in 2018
Stocard GmbH is a technology company that specializes in developing rewards applications for mobile devices, including iPhone and Android. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, Stocard offers a mobile application that allows users to store and manage their reward cards in one place. The Stocard app also enables users to browse coupons and catalogs from their preferred retailers, effectively serving as a mobile wallet. With a mission to enhance the shopping experience for over 50 million users, Stocard aims to simplify how consumers earn and redeem rewards at their favorite stores. The platform has facilitated several billion transactions at the point of sale across various international markets, including North America and Australia.

Contentbird

Venture Round in 2018
Contentbird GmbH is a cloud-based platform based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in link management and content marketing solutions. Founded in 2012 and rebranded from linkbird GmbH in January 2018, Contentbird offers tools that integrate project management, customer relationship management, and search engine optimization (SEO) to enhance digital visibility and improve search engine rankings. Its platform supports agencies, online shops, and marketing teams in managing and analyzing backlinks, controlling budgets, and monitoring link building campaigns. Additionally, Contentbird provides real-time statistics and reporting to evaluate SEO performance and return on investment. By focusing on user-centered content strategies, the company helps businesses attract and engage customers, ultimately aiming to increase brand visibility and customer acquisition.

Alyne

Seed Round in 2017
Alyne is an IT driven platform for defining common rules, assessing adherence and identifying related risk. The platform supports organisations in implementing legal and regulatory requirements across industry sectors, determining maturity, aligning with industry standards and sharing subject matter expertise. Alyne provides membership to the platform, usage of centrally hosted software and related consulting services.

Stocard

Series A in 2016
Stocard GmbH is a technology company that specializes in developing rewards applications for mobile devices, including iPhone and Android. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, Stocard offers a mobile application that allows users to store and manage their reward cards in one place. The Stocard app also enables users to browse coupons and catalogs from their preferred retailers, effectively serving as a mobile wallet. With a mission to enhance the shopping experience for over 50 million users, Stocard aims to simplify how consumers earn and redeem rewards at their favorite stores. The platform has facilitated several billion transactions at the point of sale across various international markets, including North America and Australia.

Quobyte

Series B in 2016
Quobyte GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software storage infrastructure services. The company's flagship product is Quobyte, a data center file system that transforms commodity servers into a unified, high-performance, and scalable storage solution. Quobyte's software supports various storage media, including HDDs, SSDs, and NVMes, and is designed to eliminate data silos by providing unified access with common authentication and access control lists. With its architecture inspired by Google's large-scale storage operations, Quobyte can efficiently scale to accommodate thousands of clients, servers, and volumes without downtime during resource expansion. The company was established by Felix Hupfeld and Björn Kolbeck, who leveraged their extensive experience in distributed and storage systems research to create a reliable and flexible software storage infrastructure tailored for diverse sectors, including life sciences and financial modeling.

Stocard

Venture Round in 2016
Stocard GmbH is a technology company that specializes in developing rewards applications for mobile devices, including iPhone and Android. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, Stocard offers a mobile application that allows users to store and manage their reward cards in one place. The Stocard app also enables users to browse coupons and catalogs from their preferred retailers, effectively serving as a mobile wallet. With a mission to enhance the shopping experience for over 50 million users, Stocard aims to simplify how consumers earn and redeem rewards at their favorite stores. The platform has facilitated several billion transactions at the point of sale across various international markets, including North America and Australia.

Studydrive

Seed Round in 2015
Studydrive is a platform designed for students that facilitates the sharing and discussion of study materials. It allows users to share their notes, engage in discussions, and provide feedback on each other's work. By doing so, Studydrive offers users free access to valuable study resources, enhancing their educational experience. The platform aims to create a collaborative environment where students can benefit from shared knowledge and improve their academic performance.

Mobile Event Guide

Seed Round in 2014
Mobile Event Guide GmbH develops mobile applications designed for event organizers, including those hosting conferences, corporate meetings, and trade shows in Germany. Founded in 2009 and based in Berlin, the company provides solutions that enable users to search and filter information related to sessions, speakers, products, exhibitors, and attendees. The application offers features such as personalized event agendas, networking tools, interactive maps, and real-time updates, allowing organizers to keep participants informed and engaged. Additionally, the platform facilitates lead generation, real-time feedback collection, and live voting through in-app surveys. By distributing event programs wirelessly to participants' devices, Mobile Event Guide significantly reduces printing costs and environmental impact while enhancing the overall event experience for both organizers and attendees. As of June 2016, Mobile Event Guide operates as a subsidiary of esanum.

Barzahlen

Venture Round in 2014
Barzahlen is a cash-payment infrastructure in the Germany. More than 16,000 retail partner stores provide the basis for their customers’ basic banking needs such as bill payments as well as cash withdrawals and deposits from their own bank account. Their vision is to replace the classic bank branch and, together with their retail partners, become the place where everyone can manage his or her most basic banking needs. Their vision is to replace the classic bank branch and, together with our retail partners, become the place where everyone can manage his or her most basic banking needs.

OrderBird

Series B in 2014
orderbird AG provides Software-as-a-Service based iPad point of sale (POS) system for the hospitality industry. The company’s POS system allows service staff to send orders wirelessly to the kitchen or bar and stay in sync with one another. It serves restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs, ice cream shops, and beer gardens in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Crealytics

Series B in 2014
Crealytics is a performance marketing agency that specializes in the retail sector, focusing on search, shopping, and paid social campaigns across platforms such as Google, Bing, Amazon, Pinterest, and Facebook. With a team of over 150 professionals, the company emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates marketing with merchandising and pricing strategies. This integration allows retailers to optimize their product ad investments for improved profitability and Customer Lifetime Value. Crealytics leverages proprietary technology and data analytics, facilitated by an in-house team of business intelligence and data scientists, to streamline campaign management and enhance strategic decision-making. The agency operates globally, managing paid search campaigns in 150 markets and 20 languages, with offices located in London, New York, and Berlin.

Pflege.de

Series A in 2014
pflege.de, operated by web care LBJ GmbH, is an online portal that provides comprehensive information and resources related to elderly care and housing services in Germany. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hamburg, the platform connects users with various health care operators and service providers, offering a diverse range of services. These include nursing and residential care, aids for seniors such as walking and hearing aids, and supportive services like meal delivery and companionship. Additionally, pflege.de emphasizes accessibility by providing solutions like bathroom modifications and stair lifts. The company also offers emergency solutions, including carephones and mobile applications tailored to the needs of the elderly. Through its extensive network of partners, pflege.de aims to deliver holistic care options, ensuring that seniors receive the support they need in both domestic and institutional settings.

Blacklane

Series B in 2013
Blacklane GmbH is a provider of professional ground transportation services, offering a range of options including business class, business van/SUV, first class, and economy class services. The company specializes in airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services for both individuals and corporate clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Blacklane operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, serving major cities such as London and Paris. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and the use of smart technology to enhance the travel experience. Blacklane has also been carbon-neutral since 2017, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Customers can conveniently book and manage their rides through Blacklane’s website and mobile application, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Crossvertise

Funding Round in 2013
crossvertise GmbH owns and operates cross-media booking platform for advertisers. The company’s platform helps agencies and advertisers to receive information about the advertising industry, and compare and book various types of advertising media directly online. The company offers advertising media services in direct marketing, billboard, outdoor, radio, poster, print, online, movie theater, mobile, and television. It also provides consultancy services in advertising campaigns. crossvertise GmbH was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Blacklane

Series A in 2013
Blacklane GmbH is a provider of professional ground transportation services, offering a range of options including business class, business van/SUV, first class, and economy class services. The company specializes in airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services for both individuals and corporate clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Blacklane operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, serving major cities such as London and Paris. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and the use of smart technology to enhance the travel experience. Blacklane has also been carbon-neutral since 2017, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Customers can conveniently book and manage their rides through Blacklane’s website and mobile application, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Blacklane

Seed Round in 2012
Blacklane GmbH is a provider of professional ground transportation services, offering a range of options including business class, business van/SUV, first class, and economy class services. The company specializes in airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services for both individuals and corporate clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Blacklane operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, serving major cities such as London and Paris. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and the use of smart technology to enhance the travel experience. Blacklane has also been carbon-neutral since 2017, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Customers can conveniently book and manage their rides through Blacklane’s website and mobile application, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

88tc88

Venture Round in 2012
88 is a web-based service that enables music, games and apps to access the explosive Chinese marketplace. China is the biggest mobile phone market globally with more than 1 billion subscribers. Only 2% of revenues are generated by Western media given lack of content made available to the Chinese Market. 88 is uniquely situated to arrange official approval by Chinese authorities for the content to be released and monetized in the marketplace.88 established platform contracts with the biggest mobile operators (China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile). 88 offers access to the biggest Chinese Internet portals for promotion of the content as a value-added service. Intelligent automated IT solutions makes the 88 business model highly scalable. 88’s existing university translator network in China is scalable through social network approach. The 88 Management team assembles significant experience in the Music, Games and IT business.

OrderBird

Series A in 2012
orderbird AG provides Software-as-a-Service based iPad point of sale (POS) system for the hospitality industry. The company’s POS system allows service staff to send orders wirelessly to the kitchen or bar and stay in sync with one another. It serves restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs, ice cream shops, and beer gardens in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
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