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Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the search and rental of furnished apartments across major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, Wunderflats connects tenants, landlords, and companies, creating a streamlined and convenient experience for renting furnished accommodations. The platform caters to various housing needs, including family homes, business apartments, and student housing, thus providing a comprehensive housing ecosystem that simplifies the renting process for clients.

Fyppit is an online marketplace that enables consumers to purchase products from local shops, with same-day delivery facilitated by e-cargo bikes. The company aims to empower local businesses by providing them with essential services such as product listing, marketing, customer support, and logistics, allowing them to offer convenient same-day delivery without the need for their own logistics infrastructure. Fyppit is committed to promoting a more balanced and eco-sustainable e-commerce landscape, ensuring fair commissions and wages for local merchants. Currently, Fyppit is conducting a pilot program in three districts of Berlin, featuring over 40 active selling shops. The company is backed by a highly experienced founding team with a diverse background in startups and established firms.

Homeday GmbH is a Cologne-based real estate company founded in 2014 by Steffen Wicker and Dmitri Uvarovski. The company operates an online platform that facilitates the data-driven pairing of real estate agents with private property owners looking to sell their properties. In addition to connecting property owners with brokers, Homeday also offers services such as real estate appraisal, land valuation, and leasing. By leveraging technology, the company aims to streamline the property selling process and enhance the overall experience for both agents and owners.

Goggo Network is a Berlin-based company focused on manufacturing autonomous driverless cars and providing electric, shared mobility solutions through its autonomous mobility networks. The company aims to address contemporary transportation challenges, such as heavy traffic and pollution, by developing legal and engineering frameworks tailored for the European autonomous mobility industry. Goggo Network is committed to leading the driverless revolution, ensuring that all individuals have access to innovative mobility solutions that enhance urban transportation efficiency.

25$m+ funded, Munich-based travel SaaS startup. Running the most advanced B2B platform for individual travel. - Top3 Winner Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award 2019 - Top3 Winner Gründerszene Growth Award 2018 - Best Consumer Product @ EyeForTravel 2018 (London)

Anzu.io, Inc. is an innovative advertising company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements seamlessly into digital game environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game ad solution that prioritizes player experience while enabling advertisers to engage with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine for viewability measurement and partners with established AdTech vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a comprehensive ad monetization solution, allowing them to enhance revenue through strategically placed ads that align with gameplay. By catering to both brands and game developers, Anzu aims to improve the advertising landscape in gaming, making it more effective for advertisers while enriching the experience for players.

familynet develops a mobile application to organize groups and events. The app, Looping, connects families, partners, and friends by enabling inviting participants and creating schedules for school, work, college, or any event, with real-time updates for members. It supports groups, chat, lists, calendar export and import, and widgets to help coordinate activities and stay up to date. Based in Potsdam, Germany, the company offers a free version along with premium and ad-free options to streamline planning across various settings.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the search and rental of furnished apartments across major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, Wunderflats connects tenants, landlords, and companies, creating a streamlined and convenient experience for renting furnished accommodations. The platform caters to various housing needs, including family homes, business apartments, and student housing, thus providing a comprehensive housing ecosystem that simplifies the renting process for clients.

Founded in 2012, CeleraOne specializes in real-time processing of large datasets. It offers analytics and automation platforms for publishers, focusing on paid content technology, user data management, and audience development.

Founded in 2013, Lamudi is a global online real estate platform focused on emerging markets. It facilitates buying, selling, renting, and finding properties worldwide through its user-friendly website, connecting users with local agents for comprehensive insights.

Homeday GmbH is a Cologne-based real estate company founded in 2014 by Steffen Wicker and Dmitri Uvarovski. The company operates an online platform that facilitates the data-driven pairing of real estate agents with private property owners looking to sell their properties. In addition to connecting property owners with brokers, Homeday also offers services such as real estate appraisal, land valuation, and leasing. By leveraging technology, the company aims to streamline the property selling process and enhance the overall experience for both agents and owners.

Vermietet.de is a Berlin-based company that aims to simplify and enhance real estate ownership through its innovative property management platform. Recognizing the complexities involved in property management, the company provides tools that assist property owners in handling various administrative tasks, including document creation, property maintenance, tenant search, and communication. By streamlining these processes, Vermietet.de enables landlords to efficiently manage property valuation, utility cost calculations, and monthly rental payment checks, making property management more transparent and user-friendly.

DIPAT is Germany's pioneering online medical service focused on creating effective living wills. It allows users to generate, store, and update personalized preventive care documents through an online interview process. Users receive a signal sticker for their health card, which features a retrieval code to alert medical personnel in emergencies. When a living will is accessed, DIPAT automatically notifies designated contacts via SMS and email, addressing a significant gap in the healthcare system where over 90% of existing living wills are ineffective due to inaccuracies or outdated information. Since its inception in January 2016, DIPAT has garnered the support of more than ten thousand users, as well as recognition from media, political entities, medical professional groups, and health insurance providers. The company aims to expand its collaborations with health insurance companies, explore opportunities in the international health market, and enhance its product offerings in the future.

25$m+ funded, Munich-based travel SaaS startup. Running the most advanced B2B platform for individual travel. - Top3 Winner Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award 2019 - Top3 Winner Gründerszene Growth Award 2018 - Best Consumer Product @ EyeForTravel 2018 (London)

Caroobi GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates as an integrated marketplace for automotive aftersales services. The company specializes in streamlining the repair experience for customers by offering a wide range of car repair services and replacement parts through its network of workshops. These services include transmission repair, engine and cylinder head gasket replacement, motor services, inspection and quality checks, gear repair, turbocharger and coupling changes, timing belt and chain replacement, and car wrapping. Caroobi also provides auto parts such as engine exchange parts, transmission replacement parts, and turbocharger exchange parts. The company's platform enables users to book these services at transparent and fixed prices, aiming to revolutionize the automotive aftersales industry across Europe and beyond. As of June 15, 2020, Caroobi operates as a subsidiary of Deutsches Werkstattnetz GmbH.

Vermietet.de is a Berlin-based company that aims to simplify and enhance real estate ownership through its innovative property management platform. Recognizing the complexities involved in property management, the company provides tools that assist property owners in handling various administrative tasks, including document creation, property maintenance, tenant search, and communication. By streamlining these processes, Vermietet.de enables landlords to efficiently manage property valuation, utility cost calculations, and monthly rental payment checks, making property management more transparent and user-friendly.

Invesdor is an online marketplace that facilitates crowd-lending and crowd-investing, primarily serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany. The platform enables these companies to secure financing from private investors, offering a more streamlined and less bureaucratic alternative to traditional banking methods. To ensure the credibility of funding candidates, Invesdor conducts thorough credit checks, presenting vetted opportunities to potential investors. This approach allows investors to choose specific projects for their investments, aiming for attractive returns while achieving diversification of risk with relatively low capital commitments. Through its innovative digital platform, Invesdor combines various financial services, including subordinated capital and classic loans, to support the growth and funding needs of startups and SMEs.

Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform that uses technology and insurance expertise to provide transparent, affordable, and comprehensive coverage. The company offers simple, fair, and customer-centric insurance advice and helps users assess their current insurance status through a digital application and website. It automatically proposes optimization opportunities by analyzing policies and searching tariffs from different insurers, enabling users to manage insurance transparently and at low cost. Founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb, Clark aims to simplify insurance selection and comparison for individuals by combining digital tools with industry know-how.

NextMarkets GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, offers a user-friendly web and mobile application tailored for private investors engaging in capital markets. The platform allows users to trade a wide range of financial instruments, including contracts for difference (CFDs) on equities, foreign exchange, bonds, and commodities. Recognizing that a significant majority of private investors struggle in the stock market due to behavioral economic factors, NextMarkets aims to empower its users by providing educational resources, training, and strategies that enhance their trading experience. The company's mission is to promote a more informed and sustainable approach to investing, enabling users to better understand market dynamics and make informed trading decisions.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the search and rental of furnished apartments across major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, Wunderflats connects tenants, landlords, and companies, creating a streamlined and convenient experience for renting furnished accommodations. The platform caters to various housing needs, including family homes, business apartments, and student housing, thus providing a comprehensive housing ecosystem that simplifies the renting process for clients.

Homeday GmbH is a Cologne-based real estate company founded in 2014 by Steffen Wicker and Dmitri Uvarovski. The company operates an online platform that facilitates the data-driven pairing of real estate agents with private property owners looking to sell their properties. In addition to connecting property owners with brokers, Homeday also offers services such as real estate appraisal, land valuation, and leasing. By leveraging technology, the company aims to streamline the property selling process and enhance the overall experience for both agents and owners.

Clever-tanken is a financial platform based in Heroldsberg, Germany, that specializes in providing users with information about fuel prices and fuel stations. The company enables customers to easily access daily updates on gasoline prices in their vicinity through its internet portal. Additionally, Clever-tanken offers statistics, vouchers, and deals to its users, enhancing the overall experience of finding affordable fuel options. By focusing on delivering accurate and timely information, Clever-tanken helps consumers make informed decisions regarding their fuel purchases.

Axel Springer Digital Classifieds GmbH provides online classified advertising services. It owns and operates a French real estate portal, SeLoger; a German real estate portal Immonet; a German city portal, meinestadt.de; a job portal in the United Kingdom, Totaljobs; and a pan-European job portal, StepStone.

Mytic myticket AG is a Hamburg-based company that develops and operates an electronic ticket platform in Germany. As a subsidiary of DEAG Deutsche Entertainment Aktiengesellschaft, mytic myticket specializes in providing digital ticketing services for various events, including concerts, shows, and exhibitions. The platform allows clients to select their preferred seats, enhancing the ticket purchasing experience for users. Through its innovative approach to ticket sales, mytic myticket aims to simplify the process of accessing live entertainment events.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the search and rental of furnished apartments across major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, Wunderflats connects tenants, landlords, and companies, creating a streamlined and convenient experience for renting furnished accommodations. The platform caters to various housing needs, including family homes, business apartments, and student housing, thus providing a comprehensive housing ecosystem that simplifies the renting process for clients.

Retale brings the retail weekly ad to life! Retale is a free iOS, Android, Apple Watchy and Kindle Fire app, as well as online resource for shopping at local stores. Based on your zip code, it makes brochures, circulars and coupons from a number of retailers available in a simple, attractive format to users so they can plan their weekly shopping. Users can flip through brochures, get information about products, and learn about offers and deals. It provides a comprehensive overview of all stores and retailers, along with their address and store hours. Check out the apps here: http://www.retale.com/Mobile Retale is a concept that started in Germany four years ago, and is now used by 15 million active users in six countries. Retale currently has more than 3.5 million users and 150 of the largest retailers in the United States You can try out the apps for your Android device, your iPhone, AppleWatch, iPad or Kindle Fire tablet, and check out the web portal at http://www.retale.com.

LAUT is a German music technology company that specializes in online radio broadcasting and music-related content. Its primary offerings include laut.fm, a platform for User Generated Radio™, which allows users to create and share their own radio stations. Additionally, LAUT operates laut.de, a music magazine that provides news, reviews, and insights into the music industry. Through these platforms, LAUT combines innovative technology with a passion for music, catering to both creators and listeners in the digital age.

Vicomi is a technology company that operates a visual comment platform designed to help web publishers measure user sentiment and enhance engagement. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Tel Aviv, and Berlin, Vicomi provides tools that allow users to tag emotions to their comments, offering insights into how readers feel about content. The platform's features aim to increase traffic, retention, and overall web engagement, thereby optimizing content and improving advertising monetization for publishers. Through its innovative approach, Vicomi enables online publishers to better understand audience emotions and feedback, fostering a more interactive and engaging online experience.

The Leisure Group is one of the largest players in the European online market for accommodation rentals, such as holiday homes, holiday parks and hotels. @Leisure is the market leader in both the Benelux and the German online travel markets. Leisure offers in excess of 300,000 holiday properties in 36 countries, approximately 20,000 of which are under direct contract.

Vertical Media is a Berlin-based digital marketing agency that specializes in web design and comprehensive marketing solutions. The company focuses on helping businesses enhance their online presence through modern web marketing strategies. Additionally, Vertical Media publishes online magazines tailored for digital entrepreneurs and companies, providing valuable insights and resources for the digital economy. Through its diverse offerings, the agency aims to support businesses in effectively promoting and consolidating their operations in the online landscape.

Gruenderszene is the German-speaking online magazine for the digital industry in Germany. Vertical Media is the publishing house behind the magazine which is based in Berlin. It started as a privat blog-project of the German serial-entrepreneur [Lukasz Gadowski](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/lukasz-gadowski). Gruenderszene has become a major player in the online coverage of the startup industry in Germany,it delivers news and articles about the German internet, web and tech scene. Gruenderszene is also an organizer of industry events, such as e.g. the "Spätschicht" event in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich. The English version of Gründerszene is called VentureVillage.eu. The company was acquired by [Axel Springer](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/axel-springer) in June 2014.

Retale brings the retail weekly ad to life! Retale is a free iOS, Android, Apple Watchy and Kindle Fire app, as well as online resource for shopping at local stores. Based on your zip code, it makes brochures, circulars and coupons from a number of retailers available in a simple, attractive format to users so they can plan their weekly shopping. Users can flip through brochures, get information about products, and learn about offers and deals. It provides a comprehensive overview of all stores and retailers, along with their address and store hours. Check out the apps here: http://www.retale.com/Mobile Retale is a concept that started in Germany four years ago, and is now used by 15 million active users in six countries. Retale currently has more than 3.5 million users and 150 of the largest retailers in the United States You can try out the apps for your Android device, your iPhone, AppleWatch, iPad or Kindle Fire tablet, and check out the web portal at http://www.retale.com.

Runtastic GmbH is a mobile fitness company based in Linz, Austria, that specializes in health and fitness tracking products. Founded in 2009, Runtastic initially gained recognition for its flagship running and fitness app, which integrates traditional fitness with mobile applications and social networking. The company offers a diverse portfolio, including hardware products such as activity trackers, heart rate monitors, and GPS watches, as well as a range of mobile apps designed to help users track their activities, monitor progress, and achieve fitness goals. Runtastic also provides an online shop featuring fitness-related hardware, accessories, and music. With a mission to promote a more active and healthier lifestyle, Runtastic aims to engage users in a fitness ecosystem that motivates them to pursue their health objectives. In 2015, Runtastic became a subsidiary of adidas International B.V., further enhancing its reach and capabilities in the health and fitness market.

Robert M. Maier and Johannes Schaback founded Visual Meta in a backroom in the Berlin district of Prenzlauer Berg in January 2009. Shoppers have been able to access the virtual shopping centre LadenZeile at www.ladenzeile.de since April 2009. The idea behind LadenZeile came about in conversations with brothers Oliver, Marc and Alexander Samwer. Rocket Internet was the main investor of Visual Meta, until the takeover by Axel Springer in December 2011. The aim was to become a meta-search engine for fashion and other products for which appearance is key. A search engine with a shopping feature at the same time, without the need for its own shipping or storage. The team quickly grew to around 40 employees. In the meantime, Visual Meta employs more than 240 employees in various business areas, such as IT, Business Development, Marketing, Sales or Quality Management. The business model behind LadenZeile was rolled out to other European countries from July to December 2011, including France, Italy and Spain. In addition to LadenZeile in Germany, Visual Meta is also present in 18 other countries under the brands ShopAlike, Shoppala (Turkey) and UmSòLugar (Brazil). Robert M. Maier and Johannes Schaback have continued acting as long-term managing partners even after the takeover.

kaufDA is a German company that operates an online platform focused on digital advertising and local shopping. Founded in 2008 and based in Berlin, it provides users with the ability to search for the best local sales and access brochures and catalogs from various retailers, including top fashion brands. The platform facilitates local searches, helping consumers find stores in their vicinity and stay informed about prevailing offers and promotions. By bridging the gap between digital advertising and local retail, kaufDA enhances the shopping experience for users seeking convenient and cost-effective options.

Founded in 1996, StepStone is a pioneering digital recruitment service that connects job seekers with employers. It offers personalized candidate profiles and AI-driven matching technology to streamline hiring processes for both parties.

Idealo Internet GmbH, founded in 2000 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as a prominent online price comparison service. The platform enables users to compare prices across a wide array of products, including electronics, toys, and travel services. Attracting around 7 million unique visitors each month, Idealo has expanded its offerings to include dedicated travel sites such as flug.idealo and hotel.idealo. The company, which has grown significantly since its inception, employs over 600 individuals and was acquired by Axel Springer SE in 2006. Idealo continues to enhance its services and market presence, establishing itself as a key player in the price comparison sector.

ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, established in 2000, is a prominent German mass media company. It operates 15 television stations across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, reaching approximately 42 million households in Europe. The company's portfolio also includes radio stations and print businesses. ProSiebenSat.1 Digital, a subsidiary, focuses on new media services. The company is headquartered in Unterföhring, Germany.

PropertyGate.com AG, founded in 1999 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates an online portal dedicated to the real estate market. It serves as a distribution channel for real estate brokers and building contractors, offering comprehensive information about properties both in Germany and internationally. The platform provides users with detailed insights into property listings, including pricing and other relevant data. As of 2001, PropertyGate.com AG is a subsidiary of Axel Springer Verlag AG, enhancing its reach and resources within the real estate sector.

Berliner Morgenpost is a German daily newspaper and news publishing company based in Berlin. Founded in 1898 by Leopold Ullstein, it covers sports, politics, business, gastronomy, culture and knowledge, and was acquired by Axel Springer in 1959.