Maas Loop
Seed Round in 2023
Maas Loop is a startup focused on producing innovative recycling equipment designed to reduce waste, particularly glass waste. The company manufactures devices such as glass loops and reverse loops that facilitate waste segregation and recycling. By offering these solutions, Maas Loop aims to help retailers and the hospitality sector manage their waste more efficiently, ultimately contributing to smarter garbage management practices and promoting sustainability in waste handling.
Inuru GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the manufacturing of inks for printing thin organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). The company aims to democratize lighting by making OLED technology affordable and accessible, particularly for packaging, advertising, and the print industry. By utilizing advanced printing technology, Inuru significantly reduces production costs by up to 95%, facilitating the integration of lighting and displays into various applications. Their products, including low-cost OLED labels, are already being utilized by notable clients such as CATTIER, COCA COLA, and DISPLATE. Inuru is also expanding its product offerings into clothing and medical applications, and operates a fully automated OLED manufacturing line in Germany. Their innovative approach enables eco-friendly illuminated solutions, allowing for enhanced visibility and information delivery across diverse surfaces.
United Robots
Seed Round in 2023
United Robots is a technology company focused on robotics and artificial intelligence. It develops industrial and specialized robots aimed at automating various tasks, particularly in large storage environments. By leveraging artificial intelligence, United Robots creates autonomous intelligent robots that help service providers tackle significant operational challenges. These innovations enable companies to enhance efficiency and meet project deadlines more effectively, ultimately transforming the landscape of industrial automation.
KSM Vision
Seed Round in 2023
KSM Vision is a developer of advanced optical systems designed for automated quality control in various industrial sectors. The company specializes in creating high-speed measurement systems that utilize proprietary devices and artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of classification processes. Its technology caters to multiple industries, including heat-and-power generation, wood and furniture, petrochemical, and building materials. KSM Vision also provides services focused on managing and developing mechatronics and optical research and development, as well as offering products tailored for the healthcare sector. Through its innovative solutions, KSM Vision aims to streamline quality control operations while reducing the number of cameras required in manufacturing environments.
Apeiron Synthesis
Seed Round in 2022
Apeiron Synthesis specializes in the development and manufacturing of modern catalysts with extensive applications in pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances, as well as the production of polymers and rubber. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of patented and patent-pending catalysts tailored for metathesis processes, which are critical for various industrial applications. By focusing on delivering process-specific catalysts, Apeiron Synthesis aims to enhance value for clients throughout the entire research and development cycle, from implementation to production.
Reef Factory
Seed Round in 2022
Reef Factory is a developer of a smart online system aimed at simplifying and enhancing the maintenance of marine aquariums. The company provides an application that allows users to integrate their aquariums into the system, facilitating the assignment of various devices to automate numerous aspects of aquarium care. This innovative approach enables aquarists to manage their marine tanks more effectively, improving both the ease of maintenance and the overall health of the aquatic environment. By leveraging technology, Reef Factory addresses the challenges faced by aquarium enthusiasts, offering a streamlined solution for marine life management.
The Batteries
Series A in 2022
The Batteries, established in 2015 by a team of engineers and managers with extensive experience in thin-film production equipment, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced battery technologies. The company focuses on creating rechargeable batteries that offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy sources. Its products boast more than double the energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also being durable in challenging environments and safe, with no risk of fire or explosion. The Batteries aims to deliver reliable and economical energy solutions to various industries, leveraging its expertise in vacuum-based equipment and in-line manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and productivity in battery production.
Surge Cloud
Series A in 2020
Surge Cloud is a consulting company specializing in optimizing sales costs through modern technology. Founded in January 2017, it operates in the fields of Digital Transformation and Trademetry, with a focus on implementing automation technologies and maintenance-free solutions for external clients. The company's services include building autonomous commercial networks for the retail industry using Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine Learning algorithms. These technologies enable automatic monitoring of customer behavior, interest rate exposure, staff effectiveness, and resource localization, ultimately helping clients reduce costs associated with maintaining exhibitions, warehousing, and logistics. Surge Cloud collaborates with leading manufacturers in the FMCG, Fashion, and Automotive sectors, including a strategic partnership with Orange Group for multiple implementation projects.
Talent Alpha
Seed Round in 2019
Talent Alpha Inc. is an IT talent marketplace that connects enterprise clients with a network of small and medium-sized software houses, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Kraków, Poland, the company offers an online platform that provides on-demand access to a catalog of over 70,000 vetted technology specialists for both short and long-term projects. Talent Alpha employs an Alpha Rank system and Matching Algorithm to ensure an optimal fit between clients and talent, taking into account various factors such as technical and soft skills, industry expertise, and availability. The platform not only facilitates rapid access to tech talent but also enables software houses to engage with major global brands, thereby unlocking new business opportunities. Through its innovative technology and project management methodology, Talent Alpha enhances the recruitment process, providing clients with valuable insights into their talent choices to ensure alignment with organizational needs.