Ananda Impact Ventures

Ananda Impact Ventures is a prominent impact investment firm based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London. Established in 2011, it focuses on early-stage investments in sectors such as healthcare, education, consumer goods, and sustainable consumption. The firm aims to tackle social challenges related to ageing populations, long-term unemployment, and inclusivity. Ananda manages a capital fund of 80 million EUR and collaborates with a diverse group of investors, including entrepreneurs and traditional venture capitalists across Europe. The firm is committed to supporting market-based, sustainable, and scalable solutions that generate positive social impact, leveraging its team's expertise, network, and resources to help its investees thrive.

Mascha Bonk

Associate

Florian Erber

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Felix Ferstl

Principal

Felix Hilti

Analyst

Alexandra Irrgang

Investment Manager

Mike Kennedy

Venture Partner

Bernd Klosterkemper

Partner

Hannah Looks

Investment Manager

Hedda Pahlson-Moller

Venture Partner

Zoe Peden

Partner

Johannes Weber

Founder and Managing Partner

42 past transactions

Dorm

Series A in 2023
Operator of a peer-to-peer learning platform designed to create humanity's self-regulating and calling-driven education system. The company's platform allows entrepreneurs in growing their startups by partnering with the best professionals including founders and executives of successful businesses, enabling young creators to put their relevant business ideas into practice and focuses on providing practical, real-world experience that prepares budding entrepreneurs for the challenges and opportunities of the modern business landscape.

NatureMetrics

Series B in 2022
Nature Metrics Ltd is a technology start-up based in Egham, United Kingdom, specializing in DNA-based monitoring for biodiversity assessment. Founded in 2014, the company leverages advanced genetic techniques to detect species through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. By isolating unique genetic signatures shed by organisms into their surroundings, Nature Metrics can identify species present in water, sediment, or mixed-species samples. The services offered include eDNA testing for crested newts, chytrid fungus, and various aquatic species, as well as fish and amphibian surveys. Additionally, the company employs Metabarcoding and metagenomics to enhance species identification and assess ecological networks, providing valuable insights for impact assessment and adaptive management in biodiversity conservation.

Mika

Series A in 2022
mika wird in Deutschland entwickelt und alle Daten werden anonymisiert und nach höchsten Sicherheitsstandards auf Servern in Deutschland gespeichert. Unser Geschäftsmodell ist ausdrücklich nicht die Weitergabe von Patienteninformationen. Wir möchten Menschen in der Krebstherapie einen Dienst bieten, der ihnen eine echte Hilfe ist.

Resourcify

Venture Round in 2022
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a neutral cloud platform designed for efficient management of waste and recycling operations. The platform offers various features such as container pick-up and exchange services, detailed container information, collection scheduling, and the generation of legally compliant documentation and reports. In addition, the company has developed an application called Mein Recycling, which simplifies waste management for businesses by allowing them to manage their waste, collections, and recyclers in a single interface. This app also facilitates seamless connections between waste management companies and their customers. Resourcify's overarching vision is to promote a zero-waste future by driving the digital transformation of the waste sector, thereby supporting the principles of the circular economy.

ieso

Series B in 2021
Ieso Digital Health Ltd. specializes in providing online evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to individuals facing various mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. The company's unique online service facilitates real-time communication between accredited therapists and patients through a secure virtual environment, where sessions are conducted via text. This approach not only mirrors traditional face-to-face interactions but also offers greater convenience for users. Ieso began its operations in the UK in 2000 and has since expanded into the US market, collaborating with Medicaid and commercial health plans to enhance access to mental health services. The company’s therapy model has demonstrated effectiveness, requiring fewer sessions to achieve recovery and showing improved outcomes compared to conventional therapy methods. Ieso serves a diverse clientele, including health providers, private individuals, and businesses, and is recognized for its rapid growth in the digital health sector.

Closed Loop Medicine

Series A in 2021
Closed Loop Medicine Ltd is a healthcare technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company focuses on developing innovative therapeutic solutions that combine established medications with proprietary digital therapeutics. By digitizing and capturing data throughout the entire care continuum, Closed Loop Medicine seeks to create dynamic, personalized treatment regimens tailored to individual patient needs. Their pipeline includes integrated approaches that address significant health challenges such as sleep disorders, hypertension, chronic pain, and diabetes. Through real-time feedback and advanced care pathways, Closed Loop Medicine aims to enhance patient outcomes and improve the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Caspar

Series B in 2021
Caspar Health creates innovative solutions that help people live independent healthy lives. They support healthcare facilities with their world-class medical know-how and cutting-edge technology to offer better and more sustainable care to their patients. They work hard everyday to find new ways for rehabilitation and prevention. With us, the best expertise is custom tailored to meet individual needs, accessible 24/7 without limits on their app, ensuring sustainable treatment and recovery.

OroraTech

Series A in 2021
OroraTech provides global real-time information services. The first target market is early detection and monitoring of wildfires, extended by a proprietary constellation of thermal imaging nanosatellites equipped with in-space AI image processing. In beginning of 2020, OroraTech launched an MVP called Wildfire Service (WFS) that enables quick detection and monitoring of wildfires on a global scale. The combination of existing thermal-infrared satellite data with external data layers, such as fuel, wind, and risk maps results in an automatic generation of fire alerts and the display of current fire perimeters for users. The MVP was launched in early 2020 and has gained increasing traction with governmental and large corporate customers all over the world.

Klim

Seed Round in 2021
Klim's mission is to scale up regenerative agriculture to make agriculture part of the climate solution

Mika

Venture Round in 2021
mika wird in Deutschland entwickelt und alle Daten werden anonymisiert und nach höchsten Sicherheitsstandards auf Servern in Deutschland gespeichert. Unser Geschäftsmodell ist ausdrücklich nicht die Weitergabe von Patienteninformationen. Wir möchten Menschen in der Krebstherapie einen Dienst bieten, der ihnen eine echte Hilfe ist.

Mika

Series A in 2021
mika wird in Deutschland entwickelt und alle Daten werden anonymisiert und nach höchsten Sicherheitsstandards auf Servern in Deutschland gespeichert. Unser Geschäftsmodell ist ausdrücklich nicht die Weitergabe von Patienteninformationen. Wir möchten Menschen in der Krebstherapie einen Dienst bieten, der ihnen eine echte Hilfe ist.

DrDoctor

Series A in 2020
At DrDoctor we’re building the future of outpatient care. Our cloud-based patient management tools automate and virtualise processes and care, so that Doctors can focus on their patients, and that patients can engage as true partners in their care. Our vison is that all care will be provided based on the needs of the patient and their condition. That you’ll have a real time, two-way dialogue with your doctor and care will be provided in the setting that suits you most.

EcoG

Seed Round in 2020
EcoG GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Fürth, Germany, specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) operating system and platform tailored for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The company provides a comprehensive starter kit that includes charging control, backend connectivity, payment solutions, and user interface components, along with tools for software development, testing, and simulation for EV chargers. EcoG's cloud-based platform facilitates the monetization of charging infrastructure by enabling shared revenue streams and value-added services, thus enhancing the fast charging experience for users. With additional offices in Oslo, Norway, and Detroit, Michigan, EcoG aims to connect users, vehicles, and businesses to deliver customized charging solutions that help charger manufacturers and operators stand out in a competitive market.

Media4Care

Series A in 2020
Media4Care specializes in multimedia services designed to support the care of seniors with cognitive impairments. Established in 2013, the company created the Media dementia program in collaboration with medical professionals and therapists. This program aims to assist care staff in activating and engaging individuals with dementia through a tailored media offering. Media4Care provides an interactive online library featuring a variety of content, including movies, songs, and games, specifically designed to enhance the well-being of people with cognitive dysfunctions. The company's innovative approach combines entertainment and therapeutic elements to improve the quality of life for seniors facing cognitive challenges.

Doctor24

Private Equity Round in 2020
Doktor24 group of companies are able to serve all emerging individual and corporate customer needs in the following areas: allergology, internal medicine, dermatology, dietetics, otolaryngology, cardiology, gynecology, orthopedics, rheumatology, ophthalmology, urology, blood sampling without queuing, imaging diagnostics ( X-rays, ultrasound, mammography), complex health screenings (so-called managerial screening).

Caspar

Series A in 2020
Caspar Health creates innovative solutions that help people live independent healthy lives. They support healthcare facilities with their world-class medical know-how and cutting-edge technology to offer better and more sustainable care to their patients. They work hard everyday to find new ways for rehabilitation and prevention. With us, the best expertise is custom tailored to meet individual needs, accessible 24/7 without limits on their app, ensuring sustainable treatment and recovery.

Mika

Seed Round in 2019
mika wird in Deutschland entwickelt und alle Daten werden anonymisiert und nach höchsten Sicherheitsstandards auf Servern in Deutschland gespeichert. Unser Geschäftsmodell ist ausdrücklich nicht die Weitergabe von Patienteninformationen. Wir möchten Menschen in der Krebstherapie einen Dienst bieten, der ihnen eine echte Hilfe ist.

Voiio

Seed Round in 2019
Voiio is a prominent provider of family benefits designed for companies and their employees. The platform offers access to over 1,350 high-quality family services that cater to various situations throughout the family life cycle. Voiio's services include planning day trips, weekly activities, and summer camps tailored to children's needs, helping employees balance work and family life effectively. Trusted by a diverse range of organizations, from small to Fortune 500 companies, Voiio aims to foster a family-friendly company culture that enhances employee satisfaction and productivity. By facilitating access to essential family services, Voiio contributes to a positive work environment and helps employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities more seamlessly.

Open Bionics

Series A in 2019
Brunel Hand is a robotic hand with nine degrees of freedom for researchers. They use 3D printing to make their devices customized for each customer and accessible by anyone! They're developing the perfect medical grade materials to give their hands the right strength and grip and to make them last.

Arbor Education

Venture Round in 2018
Arbor Education Partners Limited specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for schools, focusing on improving administrative efficiency and student outcomes. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company offers a range of products, including Arbor MIS, which consolidates student and staff data to streamline workflows, and the Arbor Curriculum Tracker, an integrated tool that facilitates personalized assessment and monitors pupil progress. Additionally, Arbor Insight serves as a benchmarking portal, allowing schools to analyze academic and financial data through various reports. By providing these tools, Arbor aims to transform school operations, saving teachers time and enabling quicker interventions for student needs. As of December 2020, Arbor operates as a subsidiary of The Key Support Services Limited.

Hometouch

Seed Round in 2018
Hometouch Care Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in an online home care marketplace that connects families seeking care for elderly individuals and those with neurodegenerative conditions to professional carers in their area. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Jamie Wilson, a former NHS dementia specialist, Hometouch aims to transform the home care industry by providing users with the ability to choose and control their carers through a comprehensive platform. The services offered include dementia care, disability care, post-operative care, live-in care, and palliative care. Users can select their carers by reviewing video profiles, customer feedback, and the carers' qualifications, ensuring a personalized match for their specific needs. Hometouch emphasizes brain health-focused care, addressing the growing crisis of age-related cognitive impairment in the UK, with the goal of managing and minimizing the effects of such conditions.

Raremark

Series A in 2018
Raremark builds online communities in rare, medical conditions so patients and their families can learn from the experiences of others like them, participate in clinical trials, and share their experience of new treatments. The company's vision is a world in which all rare conditions are treated.

mobileJob

Seed Round in 2018
mobileJob is a recruiting technology company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014 by Steffen Manes and Kai Daniels. It offers tools and solutions that facilitate the recruitment process for businesses through mobile platforms. The company enables employers to advertise job opportunities on social media and conduct interviews via mobile phones, text messages, and online channels. Additionally, mobileJob provides functionalities for businesses to record, manage, and track applications and candidates efficiently. By allowing users to submit all relevant application information, mobileJob enables recruiters to automatically filter and select suitable applicants, streamlining the hiring process and enhancing communication between employers and candidates.

Careship

Series B in 2018
Careship is a Berlin-based company established in 2015 that specializes in connecting families with qualified caregivers for elderly individuals, facilitating aging at home. The platform employs a matchmaking algorithm to ensure suitable pairings between caregivers and families, enhancing the quality of life for seniors. By streamlining communication among all parties involved, Careship simplifies the coordination of care services. Additionally, it offers guidance on insurance benefits, ensuring that elderly citizens have access to reliable support tailored to their specific needs. Careship combines technology with a personal touch to create a user-friendly experience that prioritizes convenience and quality in in-home care.

ieso

Venture Round in 2017
Ieso Digital Health Ltd. specializes in providing online evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to individuals facing various mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. The company's unique online service facilitates real-time communication between accredited therapists and patients through a secure virtual environment, where sessions are conducted via text. This approach not only mirrors traditional face-to-face interactions but also offers greater convenience for users. Ieso began its operations in the UK in 2000 and has since expanded into the US market, collaborating with Medicaid and commercial health plans to enhance access to mental health services. The company’s therapy model has demonstrated effectiveness, requiring fewer sessions to achieve recovery and showing improved outcomes compared to conventional therapy methods. Ieso serves a diverse clientele, including health providers, private individuals, and businesses, and is recognized for its rapid growth in the digital health sector.

Company Bike Solutions

Venture Round in 2017
Company Bike Solutions GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing customized premium services for employers regarding employee bicycle provisions. The company offers leasing contracts for bikes and e-bikes to employees of medium and large-sized businesses. Through a service portal linked to a master agreement, employees can lease one or more bicycles, which are delivered directly to their workplace. This initiative not only enhances the employer's branding and reputation but also promotes a cost-neutral approach to mobility, health, and sustainability. The bicycles are versatile, allowing employees to use them for various purposes beyond commuting to work.

ResQ Club

Venture Round in 2017
ResQ Club is a Finnish company connecting sustainable restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores with consumers that appreciate eating affordable quality food. ResQ partners can drastically reduce their food waste with their proprietary location-based mobile and web service, as it enables consumers to find and rescue surplus food in their proximity. Every meal purchased via ResQ is one less meal thrown away, helping their urban communities to waste less and be more sustainable. They are on a mission to reduce food waste to zero at restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores. It's estimated that 10% of the already produced food in restaurants ends up in the trash instead of hungry mouths. On a global scale, this equals 11 million tons of food wasted every year.

Arbor Education

Venture Round in 2017
Arbor Education Partners Limited specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for schools, focusing on improving administrative efficiency and student outcomes. Founded in 2011 and based in London, the company offers a range of products, including Arbor MIS, which consolidates student and staff data to streamline workflows, and the Arbor Curriculum Tracker, an integrated tool that facilitates personalized assessment and monitors pupil progress. Additionally, Arbor Insight serves as a benchmarking portal, allowing schools to analyze academic and financial data through various reports. By providing these tools, Arbor aims to transform school operations, saving teachers time and enabling quicker interventions for student needs. As of December 2020, Arbor operates as a subsidiary of The Key Support Services Limited.

Repositive

Series A in 2017
Repositive Ltd is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that operates an online platform for accessing and sharing human genomic data. The platform aggregates metadata from diverse genomic datasets globally, facilitating data discovery and collaboration among researchers. It offers features that enhance the visibility of users' data, manage data sources, and initiate collaborative projects, while ensuring secure and privacy-preserving data sharing. Additionally, Repositive provides various data services, including data scouting, access applications, policy reviews, and catalog setup, catering to both small and large organizations. Established in 2013 and previously known as Nucleobase Limited, Repositive aims to support the research community by organizing datasets and enhancing collaborative efforts in genomic research.

Talea

Seed Round in 2017
Talea Care GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in outpatient nursing services. The company provides a range of care options, including medication management, wound care, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring, decubitus treatment, injections, personal hygiene assistance, nutritional support, continence training, and mobility assistance. Talea aims to enhance the quality of life for care recipients, their families, and caregivers by alleviating worry, stress, and guilt associated with caregiving. The organization emphasizes improved interaction and coordination among all parties involved, including payers, healthcare providers, and pharmacies, to streamline communication and support the overall care process.

MealSaver

Seed Round in 2016
MealSaver is a Berlin-based startup focused on combating food waste through its innovative mobile application. The app allows customers to purchase leftover food portions from restaurants, thereby minimizing food wastage. By connecting consumers with available surplus food, MealSaver not only helps reduce environmental impact but also provides an economical option for consumers seeking affordable meal solutions. The company aims to create a sustainable food ecosystem by encouraging responsible consumption and supporting local businesses.

BrightSpark

Convertible Note in 2016
We believe every child can be a confident and successful mathematician. Whilst we recognise the potential for technology to help children learn, we know full well that technology is simply a means to an end. In our case that end is the oldest form of learning that exists, specialist one-to-one instruction, providing the unique value of conversation, immediate feedback and encouragement. Our ambition is two fold; Firstly to make one-to-one learning affordable and accessible to all children, not just those fortunate enough to be able to afford it at home. Secondly to bring one-to-one learning under the direction of teachers, reinforcing and accelerating their classroom leadership. Ultimately our work is about supporting teachers, providing an online network of maths assistants to help them produce confident and successful mathematicians.

ieso

Venture Round in 2015
Ieso Digital Health Ltd. specializes in providing online evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to individuals facing various mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. The company's unique online service facilitates real-time communication between accredited therapists and patients through a secure virtual environment, where sessions are conducted via text. This approach not only mirrors traditional face-to-face interactions but also offers greater convenience for users. Ieso began its operations in the UK in 2000 and has since expanded into the US market, collaborating with Medicaid and commercial health plans to enhance access to mental health services. The company’s therapy model has demonstrated effectiveness, requiring fewer sessions to achieve recovery and showing improved outcomes compared to conventional therapy methods. Ieso serves a diverse clientele, including health providers, private individuals, and businesses, and is recognized for its rapid growth in the digital health sector.

Media4Care

Seed Round in 2015
Media4Care specializes in multimedia services designed to support the care of seniors with cognitive impairments. Established in 2013, the company created the Media dementia program in collaboration with medical professionals and therapists. This program aims to assist care staff in activating and engaging individuals with dementia through a tailored media offering. Media4Care provides an interactive online library featuring a variety of content, including movies, songs, and games, specifically designed to enhance the well-being of people with cognitive dysfunctions. The company's innovative approach combines entertainment and therapeutic elements to improve the quality of life for seniors facing cognitive challenges.

Little Bird GmbH

Venture Round in 2014
Little Bird GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions designed to enhance the allocation of spaces in childcare centers. The company focuses on providing interactive tools that promote more effective and transparent management of childcare slots. As of August 27, 2018, Little Bird GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Russmedia International AG.

Insane Logic

Seed Round in 2014
Insane Logic Limited is a company based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in educational software and mobile technology designed to enhance language development and communication skills. Founded in 2008, the company is best known for its innovative tool, MyChoicePad, which facilitates communication for both children and adults. MyChoicePad was developed through a collaboration between Zoe Peden, a former senior manager at The Makaton Charity, and software developer Andrew Jackman, who together envisioned a solution to assist individuals in expressing themselves more effectively.

Essex Social Impact Bond

Venture Round in 2012
Over the past two years Social Finance, with the support of the Big Lottery Fund, has worked with four Local Authorities including Essex County Council (ECC) to explore the feasibility of using the Social Impact Bond mechanism to fund intensive prevention programmes for vulnerable adolescents in or at the edge of care. Essex County Council is the first local authority to award a Social Impact Bond contract. Social Finance has been awarded a contract by Essex County Council to deliver a Social Impact Bond to provide therapeutic support and improve outcomes for adolescents at risk of going into care. Essex County Council is the first local authority to commission a Social Impact Bond in Children’s Services. The Social Venture Fund invested £ 250,000 in a combination of equity and loans, together with the main Investor Bridges Social Enterpreneurs Fund LP and Big Society Capital Limited. In addition, the Charities Aid Foundation, King Baudouin Foundation and the Barrow Cadbury Trust are invested. The total capital requirement amounts to 3.1 million GBP. The Social Venture Fund will use its knowledge about the structure of Social Impact Bonds to assess and support comparable results-oriented and evidence-based models in continental Europe can.

Kinderzentren Kunterbunt

Venture Round in 2012
Kinderzentren Kunterbunt GmbH is a provider of childcare and kindergarten services based in Nuremberg, Germany, with additional offices in Munich, Bonn, and Stuttgart. Founded in 1998, the company operates over 30 day nurseries and crèches, caring for more than 1,000 children daily. It employs approximately 360 staff members dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for children, allowing them to explore and develop their personalities. Kinderzentren Kunterbunt also offers seminars focused on nutrition, health, and family excursions, enhancing the support provided to families. The organization specializes in company-related childcare, providing flexible and extended hours to help working parents balance their professional and family responsibilities.

Vitabook

Seed Round in 2012
vitabook GmbH develops social solutions that help patients to have their own health information in a self-determined way and thus to be able to communicate more effectively with their practitioners. Its product includes, Vitabook, a health platform, which belongs to the patient alone and is linked by the patient with all its doctors, clinics, and pharmacies. It provides users with their own paid personal health account with patient-centered networking of health care providers. The company was formerly known as Ordermed GmbH and changed its name to vitabook GmbH in February, 2015. vitabook GmbH was founded in 2010 and is based in Jesteburg, Germany.

DEUTSCHLAND RUNDET AUF

Venture Round in 2011
DEUTSCHLAND RUNDET AUF Partner GmbH, located in Berlin, Germany, is an independent nonprofit organization focused on supporting social projects across the country. It facilitates a unique donation system that allows consumers to voluntarily round up their purchase totals by a maximum of 10 cents at checkout, with the rounded-up amounts going directly to various sustainable social initiatives. The organization ensures that every cent donated is transparently allocated to these projects, encouraging individuals to contribute to addressing social issues in Germany with minimal effort. Through this approach, DEUTSCHLAND RUNDET AUF aims to foster a culture of philanthropy and community support among consumers.

auticon

Seed Round in 2011
auticon GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in information technology consulting services, particularly in software testing and quality assurance. Founded in 2011, it is notable for exclusively employing autistic individuals as software testers, leveraging their unique skills to deliver high-quality services. auticon's offerings include analyzing and testing complex systems, static code analysis for various programming languages, migration of web content management systems, and usability testing. The company serves a diverse clientele, including software producers, consulting firms, and public institutions. With additional offices in Munich and Düsseldorf, auticon continues to set itself apart through its commitment to diversity and innovative workforce solutions.

VerbaVoice

Venture Round in 2011
VerbaVoice GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing innovative solutions that convert voice into text in real time for hearing-impaired individuals. The company is recognized as the first and only provider to offer both writing and sign language interpretation services through mobile and online platforms. Users can seamlessly switch between live text and sign language video, making it accessible on various devices, including smartphones, laptops, and tablets. VerbaVoice aims to enhance communication for the hearing-impaired community by leveraging technology to facilitate real-time interactions.
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