APEX Ventures

APEX Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016 by Andreas Riegler, Christoph Kanneberger, and Stefan Haubner. The firm specializes in investing in start-ups that focus on unique and protectable technology across various sectors, including marketplace, FinTech, SaaS, digital media, e-commerce, and digital health. APEX Ventures manages the APEX Digital Health Fund, which specifically targets healthcare technology systems and digital health sectors, primarily investing in Europe, Israel, and the United States. The fund typically prefers investment sizes ranging from EUR 0.3 to EUR 0.6 million. By providing active support and resources, APEX Ventures strives to nurture start-ups into leading companies within their industries.

Elena Dikova

Investment Team

Christoph Kanneberger

General Partner

Wolfgang Neubert

Partner

Andreas Riegler

General Partner

Diana Röttger

Principal

Evgeny Zasorin

Visiting Associate

35 past transactions

CardiaTec Biosciences

Pre Seed Round in 2022
CardiaTec is a digital biotechnology venture combining the power of AI and expert talent to redesign cardiovascular drug discovery.

OKAPI:Orbits

Seed Round in 2022
OKAPI:Orbits is a SaaS startup dedicated to making space travel more sustainable through Collision Avoidance Software for satellites.

Elucidate

Seed Round in 2022
Elucidate GmbH develops a financial crime risk management platform. Its platform Elucidate FinCrime Index (EFI) uses probabilistic modeling and machine learning and determines financial crime risk for financial institutions. Elucidate GmbH was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Zetta Genomics

Seed Round in 2022
Zetta Genomics manages large-scale genomic data for precision medicine. The company employs distributed database technology and best practice security techniques to leverage genomic data benefits while preserving data privacy. Zetta Genomics was founded in 2018 and is based in Cambridge, England.

Morpher

Series A in 2022
Morpher Labs GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, operates a trading platform on the Ethereum blockchain aimed at revolutionizing trading and investing. The platform allows users to trade a variety of assets, including stocks, commodities, and currencies, through Virtual Futures with zero fees and infinite liquidity. Users stake the native token, MPH, on the price movements of various markets, while the protocol acts as the counterparty, adjusting the supply of MPH in response to price changes. By eliminating intermediaries such as banks and brokers, Morpher enables 24/7 trading with features like short selling and leverage. Additionally, the platform has the capability to create new markets for diverse assets, enhancing accessibility and democratizing trading globally.

Kiutra

Venture Round in 2021
Kiutra GmbH, established in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in manufacturing refrigeration solutions that utilize innovative magnetic cooling technology. This technology enables cryogen-free cooling services, achieving sub-kelvin temperatures essential for various applications, including basic research, material science, quantum technology, and advanced electronics. As a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, kiutra benefits from a strong foundation in low-temperature physics and cryo-engineering, with a team that collectively possesses over 50 years of experience in the field. The company is currently supported by the "EXIST Transfer of Research" initiative, a program of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, aimed at fostering research-based startups. Kiutra's all-electrical cooling devices combine magnetic refrigeration and closed-cycle pre-cooling, making them accessible and efficient for research and industrial purposes that require cryogenic temperatures.

TriLite Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
TriLite Technologies GmbH manufactures and sells ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. The company’s products are used in AR/MR/VR head-mounted-devices, and head-up-displays, as well as other projections such as Pico or smart home applications. The company is based in Vienna, Austria.

contextflow

Series A in 2021
contextflow GmbH develops and provides machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions for radiology image search and analysis. It offers 3D image-based information search solution, which delivers summary of clinical findings, similar reference cases, and associated differential diagnosis for supporting decisions. The company has strategic partnerships with Radiology Center, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Austrian Lung Fibrosis Association. contextflow GmbH was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Mobius Labs

Series A in 2021
Mobius Labs GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing image and video understanding software. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on licensing lightweight, advanced computer vision algorithms designed to enhance visual intelligence at the edge. Mobius Labs provides both on-device software development kits (SDKs) and on-premise installations, enabling clients to integrate sophisticated visual processing capabilities into their applications.

VividQ

Seed Round in 2021
VividQ is a deep tech software company with world-leading expertise in 3D holography, the next-generation display technology. It offers the world’s first complete software platform, powering full 3D holographic display on standard computing power. The company's software brings real-time computer-generated holography (CGH) to everyday applications such as AR/VR headsets and smart glasses, automotive head-up displays, and consumer electronics. The company was founded in February 2017 in Cambridge by a technical team of Ph.D. graduates from Oxford, St Andrews, and Cambridge itself. Following the development of Core - VividQ’s proprietary software engine - the company has reinforced its market-leading position in the AR/VR and digital display industry. VividQ collaborates with chipmakers, display nad consumer electronics manufacturers around the world, making holography a viable commercial display solution for the first time.

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.

contextflow

Series A in 2021
contextflow GmbH develops and provides machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions for radiology image search and analysis. It offers 3D image-based information search solution, which delivers summary of clinical findings, similar reference cases, and associated differential diagnosis for supporting decisions. The company has strategic partnerships with Radiology Center, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Austrian Lung Fibrosis Association. contextflow GmbH was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

sewts

Seed Round in 2021
sewts GmbH, founded in 2019 and located in Munich, Germany, specializes in automation technology focused on the processing of easily deformable materials, particularly textiles. The company collaborates with the Technical University of Munich to create finite element (FE) simulations that accurately replicate textile behavior. Its flagship product, Velum, is an AI-driven technology that analyzes textiles and converts insights into robotic commands. This innovative solution supports real-time motion and trajectory planning, enabling efficient control of industrial robots and coordination among multiple robots. sewts' technology streamlines complex manual processes in industrial settings, such as laundries and garment manufacturing, while promoting sustainability and innovation in production methods. The company is supported by several investors, including APEX Ventures and Bayern Kapital, which underscores its commitment to advancing the robotics and textile industries.

DeepSpin

Convertible Note in 2021
DeepSpin GmbH, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. This next-generation imaging machine is designed to be significantly smaller, lighter, and more affordable than conventional MRI systems. By utilizing generative topological design for its hardware and deep learning algorithms for image processing, DeepSpin aims to enhance the accessibility of medical imaging, making it available to patients worldwide. The company's technology seeks to modernize medical imaging, providing a standard of care that can reach previously underserved medical domains.

Elucidate

Seed Round in 2021
Elucidate GmbH develops a financial crime risk management platform. Its platform Elucidate FinCrime Index (EFI) uses probabilistic modeling and machine learning and determines financial crime risk for financial institutions. Elucidate GmbH was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Morpher

Seed Round in 2020
Morpher Labs GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, operates a trading platform on the Ethereum blockchain aimed at revolutionizing trading and investing. The platform allows users to trade a variety of assets, including stocks, commodities, and currencies, through Virtual Futures with zero fees and infinite liquidity. Users stake the native token, MPH, on the price movements of various markets, while the protocol acts as the counterparty, adjusting the supply of MPH in response to price changes. By eliminating intermediaries such as banks and brokers, Morpher enables 24/7 trading with features like short selling and leverage. Additionally, the platform has the capability to create new markets for diverse assets, enhancing accessibility and democratizing trading globally.

Novoic

Seed Round in 2020
Novoic Ltd is a digital biotech company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in AI-driven speech analytics to assist clinicians in diagnosing neurological diseases. Established in 2019, Novoic has developed a comprehensive platform that includes proprietary technologies such as Sforza, which features libraries for audio and language feature extraction. The platform employs advanced machine learning algorithms and leverages a large proprietary dataset to detect early signs of dementia and other brain diseases by monitoring subtle changes in speech patterns. This innovative approach enables healthcare professionals to identify and track the progression of neurological conditions effectively.

Quibim

Seed Round in 2020
Quibim S.L. is a medtech company based in Valencia, Spain, specializing in artificial intelligence and image processing technologies for medical imaging. Established in 2012, Quibim provides advanced services in imaging biomarker extraction and structured reporting, which support early diagnosis, lesion grading, treatment selection, and follow-up. The company also offers solutions for optimizing image acquisition protocols and performing statistical analysis and consultancy services in various medical fields, including oncology, hematology, and neurology. Quibim's proprietary software platform, QUIBIM Precision®, features AI algorithms for quantitative imaging biomarkers and has received CE Mark certification as a Class IIa medical device. The platform serves hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers in precision medicine, and contract research organizations, facilitating enhanced clinical decision-making and research validation.

DeepSpin

Seed Round in 2020
DeepSpin GmbH, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. This next-generation imaging machine is designed to be significantly smaller, lighter, and more affordable than conventional MRI systems. By utilizing generative topological design for its hardware and deep learning algorithms for image processing, DeepSpin aims to enhance the accessibility of medical imaging, making it available to patients worldwide. The company's technology seeks to modernize medical imaging, providing a standard of care that can reach previously underserved medical domains.

Elucidate

Seed Round in 2020
Elucidate GmbH develops a financial crime risk management platform. Its platform Elucidate FinCrime Index (EFI) uses probabilistic modeling and machine learning and determines financial crime risk for financial institutions. Elucidate GmbH was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

TriLite Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
TriLite Technologies GmbH manufactures and sells ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. The company’s products are used in AR/MR/VR head-mounted-devices, and head-up-displays, as well as other projections such as Pico or smart home applications. The company is based in Vienna, Austria.

VitreaLab

Pre Seed Round in 2019
VitreaLab GmbH manufactures liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlights. The company uses glass-based waveguides that enables the control of visible light on a microscopic scale and allows light to be transported to the desired location. VitreaLab GmbH was founded in 2018 and is based in Vienna, Austria.

Mindpeak

Seed Round in 2019
MindPeak GmbH is a Hamburg-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing software tools for visual diagnosis using artificial intelligence and deep learning. Its primary focus is on assisting pathologists in achieving reproducible cancer diagnostics. One of its key products, BreastAI, quantifies breast cancer immunohistochemistry (IHC) and can be integrated as a service within third-party software applications. MindPeak also optimizes workflows in pathological analysis, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing efficiency in the field. The company maintains a strategic partnership with Gestalt Diagnostics, further expanding its collaborative efforts in advancing diagnostic technologies.

Kiutra

Seed Round in 2019
Kiutra GmbH, established in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in manufacturing refrigeration solutions that utilize innovative magnetic cooling technology. This technology enables cryogen-free cooling services, achieving sub-kelvin temperatures essential for various applications, including basic research, material science, quantum technology, and advanced electronics. As a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, kiutra benefits from a strong foundation in low-temperature physics and cryo-engineering, with a team that collectively possesses over 50 years of experience in the field. The company is currently supported by the "EXIST Transfer of Research" initiative, a program of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, aimed at fostering research-based startups. Kiutra's all-electrical cooling devices combine magnetic refrigeration and closed-cycle pre-cooling, making them accessible and efficient for research and industrial purposes that require cryogenic temperatures.

Avinew

Seed Round in 2019
Avinew, Inc. develops artificial intelligence and telematics based software solutions for insurance industry. It offers insurance programs, which detects and measures semi autonomous and autonomous features for determining premium discount eligibility. The company was formerly known as DRIAV, Inc. and changed its name to Avinew, Inc. in January 2019. Avinew, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California.

T3K-Forensics

Seed Round in 2018
T3K-Forensics GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in mobile forensics software and services tailored for law enforcement agencies. The company develops LEAP, a tool that analyzes smartphone data and generates clear reports on the phone's contents. In addition to software solutions, T3K-Forensics offers a range of training programs, including mobile phone extraction and analysis, smartphone forensics, and SQLite forensics. By integrating machine intelligence into their offerings, T3K-Forensics aims to streamline the analysis of data extracted from smartphones, supporting forensic law enforcement units globally.

Lendflo

Seed Round in 2018
Lendflo is a digital invoice financing platform that utilizes blockchain technology and machine learning to provide a streamlined and cost-effective financing solution for small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Lendflo operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects businesses in need of financing with investors looking for opportunities. As of May 2020, Lendflo has been functioning as a subsidiary of ABH Holdings S.A. The platform aims to simplify the financing process, making it quicker and more accessible for businesses seeking to improve their cash flow through invoice financing.

ImageBiopsy Lab

Seed Round in 2018
ImageBiopsy Lab (IBL) is a leading company in the development of AI-based software for image analysis in musculoskeletal radiology, orthopaedic surgery, and traumatology. The company's platform automates the reading and prioritization of low-risk, plain film musculoskeletal X-rays, which improves efficiency by reducing the time physicians spend on manual reporting. IBL aims to address various clinically relevant musculoskeletal use cases, extending its capabilities from plain film X-rays to more complex MRI and CT scans. The firm collaborates with prominent medical institutions in the US and Europe to gather extensive training data and validation resources. This collaboration supports the creation of distinct AI modules that are undergoing certification processes, enabling IBL to offer advanced solutions for the early detection of musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis. With offices in Europe and the US, IBL is committed to enhancing diagnostic accuracy while ensuring affordable patient care.

Mobius Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Mobius Labs GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing image and video understanding software. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on licensing lightweight, advanced computer vision algorithms designed to enhance visual intelligence at the edge. Mobius Labs provides both on-device software development kits (SDKs) and on-premise installations, enabling clients to integrate sophisticated visual processing capabilities into their applications.

contextflow

Seed Round in 2018
contextflow GmbH develops and provides machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions for radiology image search and analysis. It offers 3D image-based information search solution, which delivers summary of clinical findings, similar reference cases, and associated differential diagnosis for supporting decisions. The company has strategic partnerships with Radiology Center, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Austrian Lung Fibrosis Association. contextflow GmbH was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

HAAWK

Seed Round in 2017
HAAWK, Inc. is a media services company based in Studio City, California, that specializes in managing and monetizing copyrights for independent music, film, and television catalogs. Founded in 2017, the company assists copyright holders by administering their rights on platforms such as YouTube and Facebook, including Instagram. HAAWK also offers digital distribution services to major music platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music. The company focuses on rights management, copyright enforcement, and micro-sync licensing, ensuring that copyrights are effectively policed, protected, and monetized for its clients in the media industry.

Kivu Technologies GmbH

Seed Round in 2017
Kivu Technologies GmbH. develops scalable software for network analysis in the security industry. It identifies and monitors networks in real-time, collects data, and alerts behavioral changes, new connections, and network information. The company develops The Kivu Hosted Solution that offers a browser-based application. It offers The Kivu Onsite Solution for analysis of baked-in algorithms. Kivu Technologies GmbH. was founded in 2016 and is based in Vienna, Austria.