Bootstrap Europe

Bootstrap Europe, established in 2015 and based in Luxembourg, specializes in providing non-dilutive funding through venture debt to fast-growing companies across various sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, media, and technology. The firm aims to assist entrepreneurs and their investors in postponing valuation events, allowing companies to enhance their value before future funding rounds or acquisitions. With a track record of over 200 transactions throughout Europe, Bootstrap Europe is supported by successful entrepreneurs who contribute a stable source of capital to emerging innovators. This approach enables businesses to maintain ownership while accessing the necessary resources for growth and expansion.

Humphrey Nokes

Structuring Partner

14 past transactions

Dexory

Series B in 2024
Dexory specializes in warehouse operations by utilizing fully autonomous robots and Artificial Intelligence to capture real-time insights. The company develops mobile and modular robots that can measure, track, and locate goods within warehouses without disrupting existing workflows. By automating data collection, Dexory enhances the efficiency of receiving, storing, and dispatching goods, providing companies with unprecedented access to operational information. The real-time data generated by these robots is integrated into digital twin technology, allowing logistics and warehouse managers to swiftly address daily operational challenges. Ultimately, Dexory's solutions aim to reduce costs and save time by minimizing the resources spent on locating missing goods.

Habito

Venture Round in 2023
Habito is a digital mortgage platform that offers a comprehensive homebuying service called Habito Plus, which streamlines the mortgage application process, conveyancing, and surveys into a single solution. The company provides a proprietary broker portal that grants over 3,000 external brokers exclusive access to its buy-to-let mortgage products and advanced Instant Decision technology. Using chatbot interfaces and machine learning, Habito's platform enhances efficiency, allowing consumers to easily compare mortgage deals, select payment options, and apply for mortgages while minimizing overpayment on interest rates and costs. Additionally, Habito is focused on developing innovative residential mortgage products tailored to various homeowners' needs.

Boxy

Series A in 2022
Boxy, based in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, is a company focused on developing application software for autonomous retail stores. Established in 2018, Boxy utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and sensor fusion to create innovative retail solutions. Their approach aims to redefine the shopping experience by making stores more customer-centric and scalable, ultimately enhancing accessibility to essential everyday products. By leveraging these cutting-edge technologies, Boxy is positioned to significantly impact the retail landscape and improve the daily lives of consumers.

Fnatic

Venture Round in 2021
Fnatic Ltd. is a prominent player in the global esports industry, operating professional gaming teams that compete in various video game tournaments worldwide. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in London, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in Belgrade and a gaming house in Cologne. Fnatic is dedicated to enhancing esports performance by training and sponsoring players, while also providing a range of gaming equipment, including keyboards, headsets, mice, and accessories. The brand aims to connect with young audiences through engaging content and experiences, positioning itself as a key partner for innovative brands looking to reach the gaming community. Through its commitment to excellence in both competitive gaming and merchandise, Fnatic has played a significant role in the evolution of esports as a dynamic and rapidly growing sector.

Habito

Debt Financing in 2021
Habito is a digital mortgage platform that offers a comprehensive homebuying service called Habito Plus, which streamlines the mortgage application process, conveyancing, and surveys into a single solution. The company provides a proprietary broker portal that grants over 3,000 external brokers exclusive access to its buy-to-let mortgage products and advanced Instant Decision technology. Using chatbot interfaces and machine learning, Habito's platform enhances efficiency, allowing consumers to easily compare mortgage deals, select payment options, and apply for mortgages while minimizing overpayment on interest rates and costs. Additionally, Habito is focused on developing innovative residential mortgage products tailored to various homeowners' needs.

Gen Phoenix

Debt Financing in 2020
Gen Phoenix is a manufacturer of engineered composite leather products aimed at various industries, including aviation, automotive, marine, and domestic upholstery. The company utilizes a patented, eco-friendly process to combine leather fiber with a high-performance core, resulting in a composition leather that is reliable, consistent, and customizable to meet specific performance criteria. This innovative approach not only enhances the material's durability and functionality but also helps clients reduce waste and improve sustainability, making it a superior alternative to traditional upholstery and cladding materials. Gen Phoenix's products are designed to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining a lower environmental footprint.

Sequana Medical

Post in 2020
Sequana Medical AG is a Swiss medical device company that specializes in developing implantable pump systems to manage fluid balance in the body. Its flagship product, the alfapump, is designed to continuously remove ascites, a condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity, commonly seen in patients with advanced liver disease, certain cancers, or congestive heart failure. The alfapump is notable for being the first automated system that facilitates the natural expulsion of excess fluid through urination. In addition to treating ascites, the company's pump technology has potential applications in managing pleural effusions and fluid overload in patients with end-stage renal disease and heart failure. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Sequana Medical has expanded its reach to various markets, with a significant portion of its revenue generated in Germany.

M2i Life Sciences

Debt Financing in 2020
M2I Life Sciences is a French company that focuses on custom synthesis and formulation of specialized products in healthcare, veterinary applications, and agricultural biocontrol. It is particularly noted for its expertise in developing pheromones that offer eco-friendly alternatives to chemical insecticides, thereby supporting the ecological transition in agriculture. The company aims to serve as a comprehensive partner for clients, providing services from initial specifications to regulatory approvals, such as Drug Master Files and Marketing Authorizations. M2I operates a research and development center along with a cGMP manufacturing facility, allowing it to efficiently redesign synthetic routes and industrial processes for complex molecules, thereby catering to the diverse needs of its clients in the fields of generics, crop protection, and organic electronics.

Voltea

Debt Financing in 2020
Voltea specializes in water purification technology, focusing on the removal of dissolved salts from various water sources. Their systems, which have gained global recognition, purify millions of gallons of water annually. The DiEntry product caters to residential customers, providing a reliable salt-free alternative for home water quality. For commercial clients, Voltea offers the CapDI product, which is utilized by businesses such as brewpubs, coffee houses, and notable companies like Pepsi and Marriott. The company's technology is designed for tunable salt removal with minimal chemical use, allowing for easy scalability to meet increasing water demands. Additionally, Voltea's systems enable the return of unrecovered water to the ecosystem, helping clients reduce costs and minimize environmental impact.

FittingBox

Debt Financing in 2020
FittingBox, founded in 2006 by cousins Ariel Choukroun and Benjamin Hakoun, aims to enhance the eyewear shopping experience through innovative technology. The company has developed a virtual try-on solution that allows users to try on glasses in augmented reality, addressing the common challenge of visualizing how eyewear looks before making a purchase. By offering digital content that includes three-dimensional compression and face detection, FittingBox provides an interactive platform for eyecare professionals, helping customers find frames that complement their body type and personal style. This technology not only improves the customer experience but also supports businesses in the eyewear industry by streamlining the selection process.

Blueprint Genetics

Debt Financing in 2020
Blueprint Genetics Oy specializes in clinical genetics testing and diagnostics for rare hereditary diseases using advanced next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, the company offers a range of services, including tailored sequencing projects and bioinformatics platforms designed to meet specific needs of hospitals and research groups. Blueprint Genetics aims to make genetic diagnostics more accessible by reducing costs while enhancing quality and providing clinical insights in test results. Its product offerings include comprehensive diagnostics for various inherited disorders, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and metabolic conditions. The company also maintains an office in Los Angeles, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.

CloudNC

Debt Financing in 2020
CloudNC Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing software to automate the programming of computerized numerical control (CNC) milling machines. Established in 2015, CloudNC aims to modernize the manufacturing industry by creating advanced software that allows factories to autonomously produce precision parts, which are essential for various aspects of modern life, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. The company's technology transforms CNC milling machines into user-friendly devices that require minimal human intervention, thus enhancing efficiency, reducing lead times, and increasing scalability for manufacturers. By focusing on automation and sustainability, CloudNC seeks to revolutionize the manufacturing process, making it ten times more efficient and positioning itself at the forefront of a $150 billion industry.

TransferGo

Venture Round in 2020
TransferGo is a global money transfer company that provides a cost-effective solution for migrant workers to send money to their families abroad. By employing a digital account-to-account business model, it allows users to transfer funds internationally without incurring unnecessary bank fees. The company operates as a licensed payment institution, ensuring secure transactions under the supervision of relevant financial authorities. TransferGo’s platform enables users to make transfers at significantly lower costs compared to traditional banks and cash bureaus, often with same-day delivery. The service charges a fixed fee for transfers and a currency conversion fee ranging from 0.6% to 1.5%, making it an attractive option for both individuals and businesses looking to pay suppliers internationally.

ETA Green Power

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ETA Green Power specializes in the development of advanced electric drive systems designed to replace traditional internal combustion engines and existing electric motors. With over 15 years of research, the company offers a range of products including electric motors, power controllers, inverters, and chargers for various sectors such as outdoor power equipment, off-highway vehicles, e-mobility, marine applications, and HVAC systems. ETA's patented technology focuses on high efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness, minimizing reliance on hydrocarbon fuels and rare-earth materials, while streamlining manufacturing processes. This innovative approach supports manufacturers in accelerating their transition to electrification and contributes to a more sustainable world.
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