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 focuses on investing in startups that feature unique and protectable technology across various sectors, including marketplace, FinTech, SaaS, digital media, e-commerce, and digital health. APEX Ventures aims to nurture these start-ups into global leaders by providing active support and resources. In addition to its general investment activities, APEX manages a specialized fund, the APEX Digital Health Fund, which targets healthcare technology systems and digital health sectors, primarily investing between EUR 0.3 to EUR 0.6 million. The firm seeks opportunities in Europe, Israel, and the United States, with an emphasis on deep technology, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, medical technology, and more.

Elena Dikova

Senior Associate

Patrick Funke

Venture Partner

Ion Hauer

Principal

Tim Hos

Investment Associate

Christoph Kanneberger

Founder and Managing Partner

Wolfgang Neubert

Venture Partner

Diana Röttger

Principal - APEX Medical

Felix Stepski

Managing Director, APEX Bridge

36 past transactions

CardiaTec

Pre Seed Round in 2022
CardiaTec is a digital biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing cardiovascular drug discovery through the integration of artificial intelligence and specialized expertise. The company aims to transform the understanding of cardiovascular disease by developing AI-driven platforms for target identification and novel drug discovery. This approach seeks to provide effective therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, addressing significant gaps in diagnostics, patient stratification, and treatment options for conditions such as coronary artery disease. By leveraging advanced technology and scientific knowledge, CardiaTec is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes related to cardiovascular health.

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, founded in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a financial crime risk management platform. The company's flagship product, the Elucidate FinCrime Index (EFI), leverages probabilistic modeling and machine learning to assess and quantify financial crime risk for financial institutions. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables users to store, manage, and analyze data related to financial crime, facilitating standardized measurement and reporting. By providing comprehensive data analysis, Elucidate allows clients to define acceptable levels of risk exposure and continuously monitor this exposure, thereby enhancing their ability to manage financial crime risk effectively.

Zetta Genomics

Seed Round in 2022
Zetta Genomics is a Cambridge-based company established in 2018 that focuses on managing large-scale genomic data to advance precision medicine. The company operates a user-centric platform that facilitates connections between individuals and researchers, allowing users to opt in or out of studies related to various health conditions, including common disorders like eczema and diabetes, as well as rare diseases such as muscular dystrophy. By employing distributed database technology and robust security measures, Zetta Genomics ensures the privacy of genomic data while enabling scientists to access dynamic health and genetic datasets for personalized medicine research. The platform emphasizes transparency and control for users throughout the data-sharing process.

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

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, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing image and video understanding software. The company offers lightweight, state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms that enhance visual intelligence at the edge. Its platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze images and videos, automatically generating metadata and providing insights that can significantly benefit businesses. By licensing its technology, Mobius Labs enables organizations to harness the power of visual data, facilitating improved visual searches and market opportunities where such content exists. The company provides both on-device software development kits (SDKs) and on-premise installations to cater to diverse client needs.

VividQ

Seed Round in 2021
VividQ Limited is a deep tech software company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in 3D holography. Founded in February 2017 by a team of Ph.D. graduates, VividQ has developed a comprehensive software platform that enables the generation, compression, and transmission of 3D holographic images and video using standard computing power. Its key products include VividQ Capture, which standardizes 3D data for holographic display; VividQ Squeeze, a solution for compressing point cloud data; and VividQ Core, which facilitates multi-user interactions with holograms. The company also offers VividQ View, an API for integrating spatial light modulators into its holographic systems. VividQ's technology is applicable in a variety of fields, including augmented reality, virtual reality, automotive displays, and consumer electronics. By collaborating with chipmakers and manufacturers, VividQ aims to make holography a commercially viable display solution.

Yuri

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of end-to-end space mission platform intended for microgravity research and experiments. The company offers services including mission definition, hardware selection and development, launch and return, enabling researchers to avail a quick and affordable combination of experiment hardware, facilities and microgravity platform.

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, founded in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a financial crime risk management platform. The company's flagship product, the Elucidate FinCrime Index (EFI), leverages probabilistic modeling and machine learning to assess and quantify financial crime risk for financial institutions. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables users to store, manage, and analyze data related to financial crime, facilitating standardized measurement and reporting. By providing comprehensive data analysis, Elucidate allows clients to define acceptable levels of risk exposure and continuously monitor this exposure, thereby enhancing their ability to manage financial crime risk effectively.

Phantasma Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Phantasma Labs Limited, founded in 2018 and based in London, develops a simulation platform that creates essential data sets and models of human behavior to train autonomous vehicles for optimal performance in extreme conditions. The company focuses on enhancing the ability of self-driving cars to understand human interactions by placing real individuals in virtual environments, thereby generating extensive data on pedestrian, cyclist, and other road user behaviors. This decision support platform employs reinforcement learning techniques, allowing clients to leverage artificial intelligence effectively without relying on large data sets. By simulating real-life scenarios, Phantasma Labs enables clients to gain valuable insights and training experiences without the risks associated with actual accidents.

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, founded in 2019 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a financial crime risk management platform. The company's flagship product, the Elucidate FinCrime Index (EFI), leverages probabilistic modeling and machine learning to assess and quantify financial crime risk for financial institutions. This software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enables users to store, manage, and analyze data related to financial crime, facilitating standardized measurement and reporting. By providing comprehensive data analysis, Elucidate allows clients to define acceptable levels of risk exposure and continuously monitor this exposure, thereby enhancing their ability to manage financial crime risk effectively.

TriLite

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, established in 2018 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the production of advanced liquid-crystal display (LCD) backlights. The company utilizes glass-based waveguides to manipulate visible light at a microscopic level, facilitating precise light transport to specific locations. VitreaLab develops innovative laser-powered photonic integrated circuits that replace traditional LCD backlight units. This technology improves the performance of LCDs by providing each sub-pixel with a dedicated light source, enhancing energy efficiency, brightness, contrast ratio, and color rendering. As a result, VitreaLab's solutions enable superior laser displays and 3D imaging experiences without the need for goggles.

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. is a technology company focused on the insurance sector, specializing in artificial intelligence and telematics-based software solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California, Avinew offers insurance programs that assess and measure the features of semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles to determine eligibility for premium discounts. The company aims to enhance road safety through its innovative insurance technologies, which leverage driving data, machine learning, and telematics. By providing usage-based insurance programs, Avinew enables both individual drivers and fleet operators to benefit from the advantages of automated driving systems while ensuring safety and value.

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, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing image and video understanding software. The company offers lightweight, state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms that enhance visual intelligence at the edge. Its platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze images and videos, automatically generating metadata and providing insights that can significantly benefit businesses. By licensing its technology, Mobius Labs enables organizations to harness the power of visual data, facilitating improved visual searches and market opportunities where such content exists. The company provides both on-device software development kits (SDKs) and on-premise installations to cater to diverse client needs.

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, specializing in the management and monetization of copyrights for independent music, film, and television catalogs. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services including rights management, copyright enforcement, and digital distribution across major platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music. HAAWK assists copyright holders by managing their rights on platforms like YouTube and Facebook, helping to detect and monetize unauthorized content through advertisements. The company's copyright management platform enables clients to effectively administer and license their content, ensuring that their intellectual property is protected and generates revenue.

Kivu Technologies

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.
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