b2venture

B2venture is a venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in Saint Gallen, Switzerland. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on high-growth companies within various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, advanced materials, biotech, climate technology, fintech, healthcare, logistics, and more. B2venture invests over EUR 100 million annually, with individual investment sizes ranging from EUR 0.25 million to EUR 3.5 million. Through its targeted approach, the firm aims to support innovative companies across Europe, fostering advancements in technology and business solutions.

Anna Bosch

Principal

Jan-Hendrik Buerk

Partner

Jochen Gutbrod

Partner and Executive Chairman

Johanna Junkermann

Investment Manager

Christian Schütz

Partner

Sabrina Stöckl

Principal

Michael Wieser

Partner

Past deals in Central Europe

NVision Imaging Technologies

Series B in 2024
NVision Imaging Technologies GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Ulm, Germany, specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative imaging and sensing applications grounded in quantum physics. The company has created a platform that polarizes natural metabolites, enabling their use as agents for imaging tumor metabolism through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This technology transforms standard magnetic resonance spectrometers into tools capable of assessing human metabolism, thereby enhancing the precision of cancer diagnostics and facilitating real-time monitoring of patient responses to therapy. By leveraging advances in quantum physics, NVision aims to make significant strides in the medical imaging and diagnostics sector.

Calvin Risk

Seed Round in 2024
Calvin Risk is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for assessing and managing the risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and management platform facilitate the evaluation and mitigation of potential risks, enabling industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications to effectively manage their exposure to AI-related incidents. The platform consolidates models and specifications in one location, allowing for a thorough analysis of negative consequences and promoting reliable and responsible AI usage.

Marvel Fusion

Series B in 2024
Marvel Fusion is a developer of fusion energy technology focused on providing environmentally friendly and safe energy solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Bayern, the company specializes in a laser-based nuclear fusion reactor that utilizes short pulse, high energy, and electrically efficient lasers. This technology aims to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power, enabling consumers to access clean, safe, and reliable energy sources.

NVision Imaging Technologies

Series A in 2023
NVision Imaging Technologies GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Ulm, Germany, specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative imaging and sensing applications grounded in quantum physics. The company has created a platform that polarizes natural metabolites, enabling their use as agents for imaging tumor metabolism through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This technology transforms standard magnetic resonance spectrometers into tools capable of assessing human metabolism, thereby enhancing the precision of cancer diagnostics and facilitating real-time monitoring of patient responses to therapy. By leveraging advances in quantum physics, NVision aims to make significant strides in the medical imaging and diagnostics sector.

Calvin Risk

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Calvin Risk is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for assessing and managing the risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and management platform facilitate the evaluation and mitigation of potential risks, enabling industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications to effectively manage their exposure to AI-related incidents. The platform consolidates models and specifications in one location, allowing for a thorough analysis of negative consequences and promoting reliable and responsible AI usage.

finway

Series A in 2023
Finway is a financial technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2019. It offers a comprehensive financial operating system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform simplifies and automates financial processes, allowing finance departments to provide real-time insights that support other organizational functions. Key features include budget planning, cash flow and liquidity management, as well as comprehensive tools for managing purchase and invoice approvals. Finway also facilitates payments through bank connections and virtual or physical debit and prepaid cards, while integrating with preliminary accounting systems to streamline accounts payable processes. This approach helps SMBs operate more efficiently and enhances their financial decision-making capabilities.

Calvin Risk

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Calvin Risk is a Zurich-based company that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for assessing and managing the risks associated with commercial AI algorithms. Its risk assessment framework and management platform facilitate the evaluation and mitigation of potential risks, enabling industries such as insurance, banking, retail, and telecommunications to effectively manage their exposure to AI-related incidents. The platform consolidates models and specifications in one location, allowing for a thorough analysis of negative consequences and promoting reliable and responsible AI usage.

Seven Senders

Venture Round in 2022
Seven Senders GmbH is a logistics company that specializes in cross-border shipping solutions within Europe, focusing on enhancing the delivery experience for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Paris, the company provides a comprehensive service that manages the entire shipment process, from parcel pick-up at warehouses to last-mile delivery and returns. Through its platform, Seven Senders connects shippers with local last-mile carrier networks, ensuring efficient and tailored delivery solutions that meet customer demands. The company also offers SENDWISE, an application that enables users to monitor and track shipments, enhancing transparency throughout the shipping process. By optimizing logistics and providing a standardized tracking interface, Seven Senders aims to improve the overall e-commerce experience for both retailers and consumers.

DeepL

Venture Round in 2022
DeepL GmbH is a company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning for language translation. Founded in 2009 and originally known as Linguee GmbH, it rebranded to DeepL in 2017. The company offers a range of products, including the DeepL Translator, a machine translation service, and the Linguee App, which serves as a bilingual dictionary. DeepL's tools combine editorial dictionaries and search capabilities, allowing users to translate texts and learn foreign languages effectively. Additionally, the company provides an application programming interface (API) that enables software developers to integrate high-quality translation services into their applications, enhancing communication across languages.

Araris Biotech

Series A in 2022
Araris Biotech AG is a biotechnology start-up based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) linker technology aimed at enhancing chemotherapy by delivering drugs directly to targeted antibodies. This innovative approach allows for the creation of next-generation ADCs that are both safe and effective for treating various diseases, including cancer. Araris' platform enables the production of high-quality ADCs without the need for extensive engineering of antibodies or cell lines, allowing for rapid development and manufacturing processes. The technology is supported by two patents and focuses on site-specific conjugation, enabling the use of readily available antibodies. This streamlined production method facilitates quick quality control and analysis, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of ADC development.

Ledgy

Series B in 2022
Ledgy is a Swiss company founded in 2017 by Ben Brandt, Timo Horstschaefer, and Yoko Spirig, specializing in a platform for managing equity capital and employee participation. The platform offers a streamlined approach to overseeing vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, enhancing transparency in the equity management process. By digitizing these elements, Ledgy provides entrepreneurs and shareholders with valuable insights into their capital tables, funding rounds, and exit negotiations, facilitating better decision-making and clarity for all stakeholders involved.

Skribble

Series A in 2022
Skribble is a Zurich-based platform that specializes in electronic signatures, enabling users to sign contracts digitally while ensuring that these signatures carry the same legal weight as handwritten ones under Swiss and EU law. Founded in 2018, Skribble provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals and businesses to sign documents with a few clicks, streamlining the process of contract management. The platform incorporates signature management systems that facilitate the identification of signers, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Through its services, Skribble aims to simplify the process of creating legally binding agreements in a digital format.

SumUp

Venture Round in 2022
SumUp, established in 2011, is a leading financial technology company specializing in mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions. It enables businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones, to securely and conveniently accept card payments using smartphones or tablets. SumUp's proprietary hardware and mobile apps facilitate transactions, supporting magstripe, chip, and contactless payment methods. The company operates in 13 countries, including Germany, the UK, and Brazil, and employs over 100 people worldwide. SumUp's offerings also extend to SDKs and APIs for third-party integrations.

moojo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Moojo, founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, Germany, provides a comprehensive freelancer management platform designed to streamline the invoicing process for freelancers and creators. The software facilitates easy integration and management of freelancers and contractors for businesses, offering a range of features including automated onboarding, time tracking, budgeting, invoicing, and payments. Additionally, Moojo addresses compliance management, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency while saving time and resources.

Altoida

Series A in 2022
Altoida AG is a healthcare company based in Lucerne, Switzerland, established in 2016, focused on developing a platform and application for assessing brain health, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The company aims to transform how brain function is measured and neurological diseases are diagnosed, utilizing smartphones and tablets. Its innovative approach leverages over 20 years of research in digital biomarkers, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. Altoida's flagship product is a Computerized Cognitive Assessment Aid, which is classified as Class II and is exempt from the 510(k) process. This application employs machine learning algorithms to evaluate patients' cognitive and functional abilities, enabling early detection of Alzheimer's and facilitating timely intervention to improve patient outcomes. In recognition of its advanced technology, Altoida received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in July 2021.

Cybus

Series A in 2022
Cybus GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate seamless data flow for industrial enterprises. The company's primary product, Connectware, serves as a centralized and scalable data hub, designed to collect, process, and distribute industrial data across multiple factory sites. This middleware supports production-critical operations by integrating technology across production, IT, and business functions while maintaining high security standards and data sovereignty. Cybus also offers the Cybus Connectbox, a plug-and-play solution, and additional services such as the CONNECTIVITY REPORT 4.0 and 4.0 DEMONSTRATOR, which provide system architecture proposals and enable direct interaction with prototypes. With its focus on data integration and standardization, Cybus caters to global enterprises in sectors like automotive, metal processing, and machinery, helping them implement data-driven value-added services such as quality management and predictive maintenance.

Volocopter

Series E in 2022
Volocopter GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Bruchsal, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of electric helicopters aimed at transforming urban mobility. The company designs innovative aircraft, including the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle intended for passenger transportation. Volocopter's primary offering is Volocity, an air taxi service targeting urban areas, along with a comprehensive ecosystem that includes Voloports—dedicated landing and take-off sites. By providing emission-free and quiet flights, Volocopter aims to alleviate urban congestion, reduce pollution, and offer sustainable transit alternatives in megacities worldwide. The company also integrates its services through an application, facilitating seamless transport options that connect key transport hubs while enhancing the efficiency of both passenger and cargo movement.

Sharpist

Series A in 2022
Sharpist GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital coaching focused on leadership development. The company's online platform offers a range of services including video coaching, personalized exercises, micro-tasks, and evaluations. It also features expert chat capabilities, allowing organizations to implement and scale executive coaching across their workforce. Sharpist aims to enhance professional growth through its innovative approach to coaching and learning development.

Headmade Materials

Series A in 2022
Headmade Materials GmbH, established in 2019 and located in Würzburg, Germany, specializes in developing materials and processes for metal 3D printing, particularly through its binder-based ColdMetalFusion technology. The company provides a range of services, including part design, production, and process consulting for additive manufacturing. It offers both standard and customized feedstocks, alongside application support to facilitate additive-compatible design and reliable production processes. Headmade Materials aims to enhance output and simplify post-processing in powder metallurgy, enabling clients to manufacture advanced printed metal parts cost-effectively for serial production.

HQS Quantum Simulations

Seed Round in 2022
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH is a Karlsruhe, Germany-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing quantum algorithms to predict molecular properties. Its technology targets sectors such as performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, addressing the challenges associated with product development in these industries. The traditional process of designing products based on functional molecules involves numerous time-consuming and costly steps, making efficient simulations crucial for reducing time-to-market and research and development costs. While conventional simulations have limitations, the company aims to leverage the capabilities of quantum computing to enhance predictive accuracy and efficiency in chemical and pharmaceutical research. Through this innovative approach, HQS Quantum Simulations seeks to improve the understanding of chemical and physical interactions, thereby facilitating faster development cycles for its clients.

Kubermatic

Seed Round in 2022
Kubermatic is a company that specializes in automating Kubernetes and cloud-native operations across various environments, including multi-cloud, edge, and on-premises setups. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Kubermatic is recognized as one of the top contributors to the Kubernetes Project. The company's flagship product, the Kubermatic Kubernetes Platform, allows organizations to efficiently operate thousands of Kubernetes clusters across any infrastructure. This platform offers features such as automated cluster scheduling, multi-tenancy, and robust access control, enabling businesses to deploy and manage containerized applications effectively. Kubermatic serves prominent enterprises, including Lufthansa, Bosch, Siemens, and T-Systems, and provides both enterprise-grade software solutions and professional support to assist organizations in their cloud-native transformation.

Electrochaea

Series D in 2022
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.

Mymoria

Venture Round in 2021
Mymoria GmbH is an online funeral planning service based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company provides a comprehensive platform that allows users to plan and organize funerals in a straightforward and efficient manner. Mymoria's services include full configuration and commissioning of funerals, which are offered at significantly lower prices compared to traditional mortician homes. The platform enables clients to explore various options, assess costs based on their specific needs and budgets, and manage the entire process with ease. By prioritizing efficiency and high service standards, Mymoria aims to support individuals during challenging times in their lives, allowing them to focus on their families while navigating funeral arrangements. The company operates nationwide, ensuring accessibility to its services across the country.

Electrochaea

Venture Round in 2021
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.

Baufi24

Series A in 2021
Baufi24 is a prominent German advisory and brokerage firm specializing in private mortgages and mortgage comparison services. The company focuses on providing tailored financing plans that cater to individual customer needs. By comparing various mortgage options and providers, Baufi24 helps clients navigate the complexities of home financing and secure suitable loan solutions. Their services include financial consulting, enabling customers to make informed decisions about their mortgage options and savings.

Seven Senders

Series C in 2021
Seven Senders GmbH is a logistics company that specializes in cross-border shipping solutions within Europe, focusing on enhancing the delivery experience for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Paris, the company provides a comprehensive service that manages the entire shipment process, from parcel pick-up at warehouses to last-mile delivery and returns. Through its platform, Seven Senders connects shippers with local last-mile carrier networks, ensuring efficient and tailored delivery solutions that meet customer demands. The company also offers SENDWISE, an application that enables users to monitor and track shipments, enhancing transparency throughout the shipping process. By optimizing logistics and providing a standardized tracking interface, Seven Senders aims to improve the overall e-commerce experience for both retailers and consumers.

LiveEO

Venture Round in 2021
LiveEO GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in real-time earth observation technology that utilizes satellite imagery to enhance infrastructure monitoring across various sectors, including railways, electricity, and pipelines. The company offers insights-as-a-service, allowing clients to monitor their assets effectively while managing risks associated with ground movement, vegetation, and deforestation. By leveraging artificial intelligence and Earth observation data, LiveEO provides both short-term analyses and long-duration observations, enabling improved operational efficiency and safety. Their innovative solutions help industries optimize asset management practices, reduce operational costs, and ensure the sustainability of critical infrastructure.

finway

Seed Round in 2021
Finway is a financial technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2019. It offers a comprehensive financial operating system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform simplifies and automates financial processes, allowing finance departments to provide real-time insights that support other organizational functions. Key features include budget planning, cash flow and liquidity management, as well as comprehensive tools for managing purchase and invoice approvals. Finway also facilitates payments through bank connections and virtual or physical debit and prepaid cards, while integrating with preliminary accounting systems to streamline accounts payable processes. This approach helps SMBs operate more efficiently and enhances their financial decision-making capabilities.

Threedy

Seed Round in 2020
Threedy GmbH, founded in 2020 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, specializes in providing the instant3Dhub platform, which supports high-performance visual computing for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. This cloud-native platform facilitates the visualization of large data sets and enables the development of responsive and interactive 3D applications. Key features of instant3Dhub include a 3D streaming architecture, integrated 3D Spaces for contextual sharing, and a unified application programming interface that connects business data and sensors. By leveraging 3D data models, Threedy aims to drive digital innovation in products, services, and business processes, ultimately simplifying operations and reducing costs for its clients.

NVision Imaging Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
NVision Imaging Technologies GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Ulm, Germany, specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative imaging and sensing applications grounded in quantum physics. The company has created a platform that polarizes natural metabolites, enabling their use as agents for imaging tumor metabolism through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This technology transforms standard magnetic resonance spectrometers into tools capable of assessing human metabolism, thereby enhancing the precision of cancer diagnostics and facilitating real-time monitoring of patient responses to therapy. By leveraging advances in quantum physics, NVision aims to make significant strides in the medical imaging and diagnostics sector.

Araris Biotech

Seed Round in 2020
Araris Biotech AG is a biotechnology start-up based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) linker technology aimed at enhancing chemotherapy by delivering drugs directly to targeted antibodies. This innovative approach allows for the creation of next-generation ADCs that are both safe and effective for treating various diseases, including cancer. Araris' platform enables the production of high-quality ADCs without the need for extensive engineering of antibodies or cell lines, allowing for rapid development and manufacturing processes. The technology is supported by two patents and focuses on site-specific conjugation, enabling the use of readily available antibodies. This streamlined production method facilitates quick quality control and analysis, enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of ADC development.

Gitti

Seed Round in 2020
gitti GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing eco-friendly beauty products, primarily focused on manicure and nail care. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of products including nail colors, manicure sets, and other beauty items that are formulated with natural ingredients. gitti emphasizes conscious beauty innovations, ensuring its offerings have a low ecological footprint. The products are water-based, vegan, odorless, and free from harmful chemicals, catering to consumers seeking safer alternatives to conventional beauty products. gitti operates primarily through online sales, making its environmentally friendly beauty solutions accessible to a wider audience.

Semalytix

Series A in 2020
Semalytix GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to extract and summarize trends in the perception of high-cost therapies, particularly in oncology, immunology, and metabolism. The company's flagship tool, Pharos, serves as a real-world evidence generation solution that ingests data from various sources such as CRM systems, social media, job advertisements, and clinical studies. By processing information from patient forums and online discussions, Semalytix organizes this data to provide the pharmaceutical industry with valuable insights. This enables the medical community to make informed decisions that can improve treatment outcomes and enhance the understanding of patient experiences with medications.

DyeMansion

Series B in 2020
DyeMansion GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2013, specializes in post-processing and coloring of 3D-printed laser sintered parts. The company offers high-volume finishing systems that transform raw, 3D-printed parts into high-value consumer and industrial products, such as eyewear, automotive components, and medical devices. DyeMansion works with major 3D printing systems like EOS, HP, and 3D Systems, enabling precision coloring and finish to exact specifications. With over 400 customers, including leading global manufacturers, DyeMansion has become the global leader in additive manufacturing finishing systems for 3D-printed polymer parts.

ToolSense

Seed Round in 2020
ToolSense GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing an industrial Internet of Things platform tailored for construction and facility management. The platform enables manufacturers of construction tools to integrate modules that collect, analyze, and compress sensor data locally. By networking construction machines and capturing data during their operation, ToolSense allows manufacturers to monitor machine performance effectively. The company offers comprehensive solutions encompassing hardware, firmware, analytics, IoT cloud services, and mobile front-end applications for cost-critical construction and cleaning machines. ToolSense's Asset Operations Platform digitizes processes and automates workflows, helping asset-intensive companies enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability while facilitating cost savings and improved compliance.

Headmade Materials

Venture Round in 2020
Headmade Materials GmbH, established in 2019 and located in Würzburg, Germany, specializes in developing materials and processes for metal 3D printing, particularly through its binder-based ColdMetalFusion technology. The company provides a range of services, including part design, production, and process consulting for additive manufacturing. It offers both standard and customized feedstocks, alongside application support to facilitate additive-compatible design and reliable production processes. Headmade Materials aims to enhance output and simplify post-processing in powder metallurgy, enabling clients to manufacture advanced printed metal parts cost-effectively for serial production.

yamo

Series A in 2020
Yamo is dedicated to providing parents with healthier food choices for their children through its range of organic baby food products. The company's offerings serve as nutritious alternatives to junk food, catering to kids of all ages. Yamo operates a direct-to-consumer subscription model, allowing parents to conveniently receive products online. Additionally, its products are available in grocery stores, including Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe locations in Germany. By focusing on quality and taste, Yamo aims to make it easier for parents to find and purchase wholesome food options for their children.

Skribble

Series B in 2020
Skribble is a Zurich-based platform that specializes in electronic signatures, enabling users to sign contracts digitally while ensuring that these signatures carry the same legal weight as handwritten ones under Swiss and EU law. Founded in 2018, Skribble provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals and businesses to sign documents with a few clicks, streamlining the process of contract management. The platform incorporates signature management systems that facilitate the identification of signers, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Through its services, Skribble aims to simplify the process of creating legally binding agreements in a digital format.

COMPEON

Series C in 2020
COMPEON is a leading financing portal in Germany that specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored financial solutions. By submitting a query on their website, companies can receive customized offers from over 220 banks, leasing companies, and other financial providers at no cost. Annually, COMPEON processes financing inquiries totaling €2.5 billion, offering a diverse range of products including loans, leasing agreements, factoring, mezzanine capital, and project financing. Established in 2013, the company is managed by its founders—Kai Böringschulte, Dr. Nico Peters, and Dr. Frank Wüller—and is backed by investors such as DvH Ventures, b-to-v, and Tengelmann Ventures. Through its online platform, COMPEON enables SMEs to efficiently compare and secure the financial products they need to support their growth and projects.

Sharpist

Seed Round in 2020
Sharpist GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital coaching focused on leadership development. The company's online platform offers a range of services including video coaching, personalized exercises, micro-tasks, and evaluations. It also features expert chat capabilities, allowing organizations to implement and scale executive coaching across their workforce. Sharpist aims to enhance professional growth through its innovative approach to coaching and learning development.

Comtravo

Series B in 2019
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform for business travel management, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises with tools to easily book, manage, and expense their business trips. The platform integrates self-booking features and a robust booking engine, allowing users to arrange various travel components such as hotels, rental cars, flights, and railway tickets. Additionally, it provides expense tracking and compares corporate travel packages to help businesses optimize costs. Comtravo's innovative approach simplifies the travel planning process and enhances efficiency for its clients.

Comtravo

Series B in 2019
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform for business travel management, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises with tools to easily book, manage, and expense their business trips. The platform integrates self-booking features and a robust booking engine, allowing users to arrange various travel components such as hotels, rental cars, flights, and railway tickets. Additionally, it provides expense tracking and compares corporate travel packages to help businesses optimize costs. Comtravo's innovative approach simplifies the travel planning process and enhances efficiency for its clients.

HQS Quantum Simulations

Seed Round in 2019
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH is a Karlsruhe, Germany-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing quantum algorithms to predict molecular properties. Its technology targets sectors such as performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, addressing the challenges associated with product development in these industries. The traditional process of designing products based on functional molecules involves numerous time-consuming and costly steps, making efficient simulations crucial for reducing time-to-market and research and development costs. While conventional simulations have limitations, the company aims to leverage the capabilities of quantum computing to enhance predictive accuracy and efficiency in chemical and pharmaceutical research. Through this innovative approach, HQS Quantum Simulations seeks to improve the understanding of chemical and physical interactions, thereby facilitating faster development cycles for its clients.

Joblift

Series B in 2019
Joblift GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, operates an online job aggregator that connects job seekers with potential employers by compiling job listings from various sources. Founded in 2015 and originally named Everyjob GmbH, Joblift utilizes advanced machine learning techniques and big-data algorithms to enhance the job search experience. This meta-search platform aims to simplify the recruiting process for users by delivering job vacancies that align closely with their preferences. Through its technology-driven approach, Joblift offers performance-based multichannel recruiting solutions, helping employers find suitable candidates from millions of job advertisements while promoting transparency in the recruitment process.

GNA Biosolutions

Series C in 2019
GNA Biosolutions is a molecular technology company located in Martinsried, Germany, specializing in innovative diagnostic devices for detecting and analyzing DNA. Their core technology, Pulse Controlled Amplification, enhances molecular testing by integrating ultrafast nucleic acid amplification with intrinsic sample preparation. This advancement allows for efficient and simplified diagnosis of human pathogens in laboratory settings, as well as on-site applications and Point of Care scenarios. GNA Biosolutions aims to make the benefits of molecular testing accessible to a broader audience, facilitating rapid and accurate results from sample collection to analysis.

DeepCode

Seed Round in 2019
DeepCode AG, established in 2016 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for machine learning and programming languages. Its core product is a semantic code analysis tool that automates the understanding of code intent, identifies critical bugs and vulnerabilities, and detects serious coding issues. This enables developers to enhance software quality without manual user annotation or specification. As of 2020, DeepCode operates as a subsidiary of Snyk Ltd.

Seven Senders

Series B in 2019
Seven Senders GmbH is a logistics company that specializes in cross-border shipping solutions within Europe, focusing on enhancing the delivery experience for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Paris, the company provides a comprehensive service that manages the entire shipment process, from parcel pick-up at warehouses to last-mile delivery and returns. Through its platform, Seven Senders connects shippers with local last-mile carrier networks, ensuring efficient and tailored delivery solutions that meet customer demands. The company also offers SENDWISE, an application that enables users to monitor and track shipments, enhancing transparency throughout the shipping process. By optimizing logistics and providing a standardized tracking interface, Seven Senders aims to improve the overall e-commerce experience for both retailers and consumers.

Synfioo

Series A in 2019
Synfioo GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in developing a software platform that enhances logistics and transportation planning through real-time monitoring. The platform utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to predict arrival times and assess the impact of external factors such as weather conditions, traffic congestion, customs delays, and other disruptions. By providing immediate alerts about setbacks like strikes or security checks, Synfioo enables transportation planners to react swiftly, thereby facilitating smoother supply chain operations and improving overall logistics efficiency.

Skribble

Series A in 2019
Skribble is a Zurich-based platform that specializes in electronic signatures, enabling users to sign contracts digitally while ensuring that these signatures carry the same legal weight as handwritten ones under Swiss and EU law. Founded in 2018, Skribble provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals and businesses to sign documents with a few clicks, streamlining the process of contract management. The platform incorporates signature management systems that facilitate the identification of signers, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Through its services, Skribble aims to simplify the process of creating legally binding agreements in a digital format.

Cybus

Venture Round in 2019
Cybus GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions that facilitate seamless data flow for industrial enterprises. The company's primary product, Connectware, serves as a centralized and scalable data hub, designed to collect, process, and distribute industrial data across multiple factory sites. This middleware supports production-critical operations by integrating technology across production, IT, and business functions while maintaining high security standards and data sovereignty. Cybus also offers the Cybus Connectbox, a plug-and-play solution, and additional services such as the CONNECTIVITY REPORT 4.0 and 4.0 DEMONSTRATOR, which provide system architecture proposals and enable direct interaction with prototypes. With its focus on data integration and standardization, Cybus caters to global enterprises in sectors like automotive, metal processing, and machinery, helping them implement data-driven value-added services such as quality management and predictive maintenance.

Raisin

Series D in 2019
Raisin is an online financial marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, that connects retail customers with banks seeking to expand their deposit base. Established in 2012, Raisin aims to help savers access the best interest rates available across Europe by offering a range of exclusive savings and investment products. The platform allows users to choose from various options, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, enabling them to earn competitive returns by depositing their money in different banks. Raisin ensures a seamless investment process and simplifies the management of investments through a single platform, enhancing the experience for both individuals and businesses. In June 2021, Raisin expanded its capabilities through a merger with Deposit Solutions, further solidifying its position in the market.

Ledgy

Seed Round in 2018
Ledgy is a Swiss company founded in 2017 by Ben Brandt, Timo Horstschaefer, and Yoko Spirig, specializing in a platform for managing equity capital and employee participation. The platform offers a streamlined approach to overseeing vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, enhancing transparency in the equity management process. By digitizing these elements, Ledgy provides entrepreneurs and shareholders with valuable insights into their capital tables, funding rounds, and exit negotiations, facilitating better decision-making and clarity for all stakeholders involved.

DeepL

Series A in 2018
DeepL GmbH is a company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning for language translation. Founded in 2009 and originally known as Linguee GmbH, it rebranded to DeepL in 2017. The company offers a range of products, including the DeepL Translator, a machine translation service, and the Linguee App, which serves as a bilingual dictionary. DeepL's tools combine editorial dictionaries and search capabilities, allowing users to translate texts and learn foreign languages effectively. Additionally, the company provides an application programming interface (API) that enables software developers to integrate high-quality translation services into their applications, enhancing communication across languages.

DyeMansion

Series A in 2018
DyeMansion GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2013, specializes in post-processing and coloring of 3D-printed laser sintered parts. The company offers high-volume finishing systems that transform raw, 3D-printed parts into high-value consumer and industrial products, such as eyewear, automotive components, and medical devices. DyeMansion works with major 3D printing systems like EOS, HP, and 3D Systems, enabling precision coloring and finish to exact specifications. With over 400 customers, including leading global manufacturers, DyeMansion has become the global leader in additive manufacturing finishing systems for 3D-printed polymer parts.

yamo

Venture Round in 2018
Yamo is dedicated to providing parents with healthier food choices for their children through its range of organic baby food products. The company's offerings serve as nutritious alternatives to junk food, catering to kids of all ages. Yamo operates a direct-to-consumer subscription model, allowing parents to conveniently receive products online. Additionally, its products are available in grocery stores, including Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe locations in Germany. By focusing on quality and taste, Yamo aims to make it easier for parents to find and purchase wholesome food options for their children.

DeepCode

Seed Round in 2018
DeepCode AG, established in 2016 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for machine learning and programming languages. Its core product is a semantic code analysis tool that automates the understanding of code intent, identifies critical bugs and vulnerabilities, and detects serious coding issues. This enables developers to enhance software quality without manual user annotation or specification. As of 2020, DeepCode operates as a subsidiary of Snyk Ltd.

CoMatch

Series B in 2018
COMATCH GmbH is a Berlin-based online marketplace that connects companies with freelance management consultants and industry experts. The platform specializes in facilitating access to professionals with expertise in areas such as strategy, organization, IT, marketing, sales, finance, market analysis, and operations. By matching independent consultants with businesses seeking external support for their projects, COMATCH enables organizations of all sizes to efficiently acquire the specialized skills and knowledge they need to enhance their operations and achieve their goals.

Mymoria

Series A in 2018
Mymoria GmbH is an online funeral planning service based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company provides a comprehensive platform that allows users to plan and organize funerals in a straightforward and efficient manner. Mymoria's services include full configuration and commissioning of funerals, which are offered at significantly lower prices compared to traditional mortician homes. The platform enables clients to explore various options, assess costs based on their specific needs and budgets, and manage the entire process with ease. By prioritizing efficiency and high service standards, Mymoria aims to support individuals during challenging times in their lives, allowing them to focus on their families while navigating funeral arrangements. The company operates nationwide, ensuring accessibility to its services across the country.

Foodspring

Venture Round in 2018
Foodspring GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in sports nutrition and premium fitness food. Founded in 2013, it offers a diverse range of products including protein powders, supplements, snacks, muesli, porridge, and drinks, all designed to support muscle building, weight loss, and overall healthy living. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality, organic ingredients, such as milk from pasture-raised cattle, and employs innovative processing techniques, like vacuum drying, to preserve the nutritional value of its products. Foodspring sells its offerings primarily through online platforms, catering to fitness enthusiasts who seek to enhance their health and performance. In May 2016, the company rebranded from its original name, egg.de GmbH, reflecting its commitment to advancing the field of sports nutrition. Foodspring operates as a subsidiary of Goodminton AG.

Joblift

Series A in 2017
Joblift GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, operates an online job aggregator that connects job seekers with potential employers by compiling job listings from various sources. Founded in 2015 and originally named Everyjob GmbH, Joblift utilizes advanced machine learning techniques and big-data algorithms to enhance the job search experience. This meta-search platform aims to simplify the recruiting process for users by delivering job vacancies that align closely with their preferences. Through its technology-driven approach, Joblift offers performance-based multichannel recruiting solutions, helping employers find suitable candidates from millions of job advertisements while promoting transparency in the recruitment process.

Idagio

Series A in 2017
IDAGIO GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent streaming service dedicated to classical music. With over 1.8 million app downloads and subscribers across 190 countries, IDAGIO offers users the ability to explore a vast catalog of more than 2 million licensed tracks. The platform allows listeners to browse multiple recordings of the same work by different performers, enhancing their classical music experience. IDAGIO's unique search functionality is tailored specifically for classical music, complemented by expert curation. The service is accessible via a web app and mobile app, providing three subscription tiers: IDAGIO Free, IDAGIO Premium, and IDAGIO Premium+. Founded by Till Janczukowicz and Christoph Lange, IDAGIO connects classical musicians with their audience, facilitating the upload and distribution of recordings while fostering communication between artists and listeners.

NVision Imaging Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
NVision Imaging Technologies GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Ulm, Germany, specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative imaging and sensing applications grounded in quantum physics. The company has created a platform that polarizes natural metabolites, enabling their use as agents for imaging tumor metabolism through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This technology transforms standard magnetic resonance spectrometers into tools capable of assessing human metabolism, thereby enhancing the precision of cancer diagnostics and facilitating real-time monitoring of patient responses to therapy. By leveraging advances in quantum physics, NVision aims to make significant strides in the medical imaging and diagnostics sector.

Volocopter

Venture Round in 2017
Volocopter GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Bruchsal, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of electric helicopters aimed at transforming urban mobility. The company designs innovative aircraft, including the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle intended for passenger transportation. Volocopter's primary offering is Volocity, an air taxi service targeting urban areas, along with a comprehensive ecosystem that includes Voloports—dedicated landing and take-off sites. By providing emission-free and quiet flights, Volocopter aims to alleviate urban congestion, reduce pollution, and offer sustainable transit alternatives in megacities worldwide. The company also integrates its services through an application, facilitating seamless transport options that connect key transport hubs while enhancing the efficiency of both passenger and cargo movement.

COMPEON

Series B in 2017
COMPEON is a leading financing portal in Germany that specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored financial solutions. By submitting a query on their website, companies can receive customized offers from over 220 banks, leasing companies, and other financial providers at no cost. Annually, COMPEON processes financing inquiries totaling €2.5 billion, offering a diverse range of products including loans, leasing agreements, factoring, mezzanine capital, and project financing. Established in 2013, the company is managed by its founders—Kai Böringschulte, Dr. Nico Peters, and Dr. Frank Wüller—and is backed by investors such as DvH Ventures, b-to-v, and Tengelmann Ventures. Through its online platform, COMPEON enables SMEs to efficiently compare and secure the financial products they need to support their growth and projects.

Kivu Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Kivu Technologies, established in Austria in 2016, is a multidisciplinary team comprised of engineers, developers, data scientists, analysts, and security professionals dedicated to enhancing human security through innovative technology. The company specializes in providing a network analytical platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver real-time data analytical services for the security industry. This platform enables clients to visualize data as interconnected networks, facilitating rapid responses to time-sensitive questions. Kivu Technologies aims to address complex challenges related to security and safety in an increasingly connected world, believing that advancements in technology are essential for creating a safer environment.

Seven Senders

Series A in 2017
Seven Senders GmbH is a logistics company that specializes in cross-border shipping solutions within Europe, focusing on enhancing the delivery experience for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Paris, the company provides a comprehensive service that manages the entire shipment process, from parcel pick-up at warehouses to last-mile delivery and returns. Through its platform, Seven Senders connects shippers with local last-mile carrier networks, ensuring efficient and tailored delivery solutions that meet customer demands. The company also offers SENDWISE, an application that enables users to monitor and track shipments, enhancing transparency throughout the shipping process. By optimizing logistics and providing a standardized tracking interface, Seven Senders aims to improve the overall e-commerce experience for both retailers and consumers.

Comtravo

Series A in 2017
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform for business travel management, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises with tools to easily book, manage, and expense their business trips. The platform integrates self-booking features and a robust booking engine, allowing users to arrange various travel components such as hotels, rental cars, flights, and railway tickets. Additionally, it provides expense tracking and compares corporate travel packages to help businesses optimize costs. Comtravo's innovative approach simplifies the travel planning process and enhances efficiency for its clients.

Foodspring

Funding Round in 2017
Foodspring GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in sports nutrition and premium fitness food. Founded in 2013, it offers a diverse range of products including protein powders, supplements, snacks, muesli, porridge, and drinks, all designed to support muscle building, weight loss, and overall healthy living. The company emphasizes the use of high-quality, organic ingredients, such as milk from pasture-raised cattle, and employs innovative processing techniques, like vacuum drying, to preserve the nutritional value of its products. Foodspring sells its offerings primarily through online platforms, catering to fitness enthusiasts who seek to enhance their health and performance. In May 2016, the company rebranded from its original name, egg.de GmbH, reflecting its commitment to advancing the field of sports nutrition. Foodspring operates as a subsidiary of Goodminton AG.

TargetVideo

Seed Round in 2017
TargetVideo is an international company specializing in video advertising solutions. Headquartered in Munich with offices in Belgrade and Los Angeles, it offers a comprehensive platform for video distribution and monetization. The company combines video production, ad management, and monetization services for its digital publishing network. Its key offerings include a state-of-the-art video player and ad tech, along with white-label OTT (Over-The-Top) and CTV (Connected TV) solutions, enabling cross-channel monetization. TargetVideo facilitates the distribution of video content across various digital channels worldwide, covering the entire value chain from creation to sales.

eperi

Seed Round in 2017
eperi GmbH is a German IT company based in Darmstadt, specializing in Cloud Data Protection (CDP) solutions. Founded in 2003, the company has over 15 years of experience in providing IT security solutions, including database encryption, mobile security, and API security. eperi's platform utilizes encryption and tokenization techniques to deliver robust protection for various applications, including Software as a Service (SaaS), custom applications, and file storage. This focus on data privacy enables clients to secure their sensitive information effectively. The company is led by founder and CEO Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, who retains majority ownership, while minority stakes are held by the Swiss investor network b-to-v and Evolution Equity Partners.

Raisin

Series C in 2017
Raisin is an online financial marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, that connects retail customers with banks seeking to expand their deposit base. Established in 2012, Raisin aims to help savers access the best interest rates available across Europe by offering a range of exclusive savings and investment products. The platform allows users to choose from various options, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, enabling them to earn competitive returns by depositing their money in different banks. Raisin ensures a seamless investment process and simplifies the management of investments through a single platform, enhancing the experience for both individuals and businesses. In June 2021, Raisin expanded its capabilities through a merger with Deposit Solutions, further solidifying its position in the market.

Advanon

Series A in 2017
Advanon AG is an online financial services platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, focused on connecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. Established in 2015, the platform specializes in invoice financing, allowing SMEs to pre-finance their outstanding invoices. This service enables businesses to access liquidity more quickly, avoiding the lengthy wait times of 30 to 120 days for customer payments. Advanon operates as an authorized financial intermediary under Swiss regulations, ensuring compliance with the Anti Money Laundering Act. By facilitating flexible financing options with transparent pricing, Advanon aims to support the growth and cash flow stability of SMEs.

Movu

Venture Round in 2016
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.

CoMatch

Series A in 2016
COMATCH GmbH is a Berlin-based online marketplace that connects companies with freelance management consultants and industry experts. The platform specializes in facilitating access to professionals with expertise in areas such as strategy, organization, IT, marketing, sales, finance, market analysis, and operations. By matching independent consultants with businesses seeking external support for their projects, COMATCH enables organizations of all sizes to efficiently acquire the specialized skills and knowledge they need to enhance their operations and achieve their goals.

Movu

Series B in 2016
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.

Finanzcheck.de

Series C in 2016
Finanzcheck.de is an independent online platform based in Germany that allows consumers to compare personal loans and various private financial products. The platform facilitates the entire process from customer acquisition to credit scoring and contract signing, helping users find the best financing options available. By connecting consumers with financial product providers, Finanzcheck.de enables users to save on interest costs and enhances their financing opportunities, while also minimizing customer acquisition costs for product providers. Furthermore, the company offers B2B2C white label and B2B consumer financing technology solutions targeted at brokers and banks, expanding its reach within the financial services industry.

Testbirds

Venture Round in 2016
Testbirds GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in crowdtesting services across Europe, focusing on enhancing the functionality and user-friendliness of digital products. Founded in 2011, it tests applications for various mobile operating systems, including Apple iOS and Google Android, as well as web applications such as online stores and games. Testbirds offers a range of services, including exploratory and structured bug testing, usability studies, localization testing, and competitor analysis. The company caters to a diverse clientele, from multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. By identifying bugs and usability issues, Testbirds provides actionable insights to improve software quality and accelerate product development.

Seven Senders

Seed Round in 2016
Seven Senders GmbH is a logistics company that specializes in cross-border shipping solutions within Europe, focusing on enhancing the delivery experience for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in Paris, the company provides a comprehensive service that manages the entire shipment process, from parcel pick-up at warehouses to last-mile delivery and returns. Through its platform, Seven Senders connects shippers with local last-mile carrier networks, ensuring efficient and tailored delivery solutions that meet customer demands. The company also offers SENDWISE, an application that enables users to monitor and track shipments, enhancing transparency throughout the shipping process. By optimizing logistics and providing a standardized tracking interface, Seven Senders aims to improve the overall e-commerce experience for both retailers and consumers.

Comtravo

Seed Round in 2016
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform for business travel management, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises with tools to easily book, manage, and expense their business trips. The platform integrates self-booking features and a robust booking engine, allowing users to arrange various travel components such as hotels, rental cars, flights, and railway tickets. Additionally, it provides expense tracking and compares corporate travel packages to help businesses optimize costs. Comtravo's innovative approach simplifies the travel planning process and enhances efficiency for its clients.

COMPEON

Series A in 2015
COMPEON is a leading financing portal in Germany that specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored financial solutions. By submitting a query on their website, companies can receive customized offers from over 220 banks, leasing companies, and other financial providers at no cost. Annually, COMPEON processes financing inquiries totaling €2.5 billion, offering a diverse range of products including loans, leasing agreements, factoring, mezzanine capital, and project financing. Established in 2013, the company is managed by its founders—Kai Böringschulte, Dr. Nico Peters, and Dr. Frank Wüller—and is backed by investors such as DvH Ventures, b-to-v, and Tengelmann Ventures. Through its online platform, COMPEON enables SMEs to efficiently compare and secure the financial products they need to support their growth and projects.

TargetVideo

Seed Round in 2015
TargetVideo is an international company specializing in video advertising solutions. Headquartered in Munich with offices in Belgrade and Los Angeles, it offers a comprehensive platform for video distribution and monetization. The company combines video production, ad management, and monetization services for its digital publishing network. Its key offerings include a state-of-the-art video player and ad tech, along with white-label OTT (Over-The-Top) and CTV (Connected TV) solutions, enabling cross-channel monetization. TargetVideo facilitates the distribution of video content across various digital channels worldwide, covering the entire value chain from creation to sales.

Raisin

Series B in 2015
Raisin is an online financial marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, that connects retail customers with banks seeking to expand their deposit base. Established in 2012, Raisin aims to help savers access the best interest rates available across Europe by offering a range of exclusive savings and investment products. The platform allows users to choose from various options, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, enabling them to earn competitive returns by depositing their money in different banks. Raisin ensures a seamless investment process and simplifies the management of investments through a single platform, enhancing the experience for both individuals and businesses. In June 2021, Raisin expanded its capabilities through a merger with Deposit Solutions, further solidifying its position in the market.

Movu

Series A in 2015
Movu is a Switzerland-based removal and cleaning service provider that operates an online relocation platform, facilitating bookings for moving services. Founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic, the company handles over 1,500 relocation requests each month. Movu partners with notable organizations such as Swisscom and UBS to enhance its service offerings. The platform connects users with professional movers and provides essential resources, including moving boxes, insurance checks, and storage options, ensuring a seamless relocation experience. To further assist customers, Movu employs customer service representatives known as Move Captains, who listen to clients' needs, clarify details, and mediate between users and service providers. This approach, combined with client reviews and price comparisons, empowers users to make informed decisions during their moving process.

Jobvalley

Series C in 2015
Jobvalley, established in 2008, is a German-based company operating an online job agency for students and qualified work students. It facilitates temporary recruitments and placements through a technology-driven, two-sided marketplace, connecting the student workforce with flexible assignments. The company, headquartered in Cologne, has expanded to multiple locations across Germany, employing over 400 staff. It specializes in temporary staffing, student hiring, and direct placement of graduates and young professionals.

Wine in Black

Series C in 2015
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

GNA Biosolutions

Series B in 2015
GNA Biosolutions is a molecular technology company located in Martinsried, Germany, specializing in innovative diagnostic devices for detecting and analyzing DNA. Their core technology, Pulse Controlled Amplification, enhances molecular testing by integrating ultrafast nucleic acid amplification with intrinsic sample preparation. This advancement allows for efficient and simplified diagnosis of human pathogens in laboratory settings, as well as on-site applications and Point of Care scenarios. GNA Biosolutions aims to make the benefits of molecular testing accessible to a broader audience, facilitating rapid and accurate results from sample collection to analysis.

Electrochaea

Series A in 2014
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.

eperi

Venture Round in 2014
eperi GmbH is a German IT company based in Darmstadt, specializing in Cloud Data Protection (CDP) solutions. Founded in 2003, the company has over 15 years of experience in providing IT security solutions, including database encryption, mobile security, and API security. eperi's platform utilizes encryption and tokenization techniques to deliver robust protection for various applications, including Software as a Service (SaaS), custom applications, and file storage. This focus on data privacy enables clients to secure their sensitive information effectively. The company is led by founder and CEO Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, who retains majority ownership, while minority stakes are held by the Swiss investor network b-to-v and Evolution Equity Partners.

Recommerce AG

Venture Round in 2014
Recommerce AG, founded in 2012 and based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, operates online platforms that facilitate the sale of mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Through its platform, verkauf.ch, the company offers users a straightforward way to sell their used devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, while also providing the option for device repairs. Recommerce AG purchases a variety of brands, including Apple, Blackberry, HTC, Huawei, LG, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony. The process is designed to be quick and efficient, with users receiving fixed prices for their devices and payment transferred to their accounts within a few days.

Recommerce AG

Venture Round in 2014
Recommerce AG, founded in 2012 and based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, operates online platforms that facilitate the sale of mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Through its platform, verkauf.ch, the company offers users a straightforward way to sell their used devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, while also providing the option for device repairs. Recommerce AG purchases a variety of brands, including Apple, Blackberry, HTC, Huawei, LG, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony. The process is designed to be quick and efficient, with users receiving fixed prices for their devices and payment transferred to their accounts within a few days.

CodeCheck

Funding Round in 2014
CodeCheck AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich that has developed a smartphone application designed to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Founded in 2007, the CodeCheck app allows users to scan the barcodes of food and cosmetic products in Germany and the USA, providing detailed product descriptions, ingredient lists, and consumer reviews. It offers personalized ratings based on individual user profiles and the latest scientific research, catering to the growing demand for transparency regarding product ingredients and ethical standards. With a user base exceeding 3 million, CodeCheck taps into significant trends in conscious consumption and transparency. Additionally, the company has introduced Oeeda, a market research solution aimed at assisting manufacturers in understanding consumer preferences to drive innovation.

Jobvalley

Venture Round in 2014
Jobvalley, established in 2008, is a German-based company operating an online job agency for students and qualified work students. It facilitates temporary recruitments and placements through a technology-driven, two-sided marketplace, connecting the student workforce with flexible assignments. The company, headquartered in Cologne, has expanded to multiple locations across Germany, employing over 400 staff. It specializes in temporary staffing, student hiring, and direct placement of graduates and young professionals.

Raisin

Series A in 2014
Raisin is an online financial marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, that connects retail customers with banks seeking to expand their deposit base. Established in 2012, Raisin aims to help savers access the best interest rates available across Europe by offering a range of exclusive savings and investment products. The platform allows users to choose from various options, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, enabling them to earn competitive returns by depositing their money in different banks. Raisin ensures a seamless investment process and simplifies the management of investments through a single platform, enhancing the experience for both individuals and businesses. In June 2021, Raisin expanded its capabilities through a merger with Deposit Solutions, further solidifying its position in the market.

Finanzcheck.de

Series A in 2014
Finanzcheck.de is an independent online platform based in Germany that allows consumers to compare personal loans and various private financial products. The platform facilitates the entire process from customer acquisition to credit scoring and contract signing, helping users find the best financing options available. By connecting consumers with financial product providers, Finanzcheck.de enables users to save on interest costs and enhances their financing opportunities, while also minimizing customer acquisition costs for product providers. Furthermore, the company offers B2B2C white label and B2B consumer financing technology solutions targeted at brokers and banks, expanding its reach within the financial services industry.

Luxodo

Venture Round in 2013
Luxodo GmbH is a luxury retailing platform based in Hamburg, Germany, that was established in 2011. The company specializes in an online marketplace offering a diverse selection of products, including clothing, shoes, accessories, bags, beauty items, books, and home decor for both men and women. By providing a comprehensive range of luxury goods from various brands, Luxodo aims to create a convenient shopping experience for its customers. As of July 2015, Luxodo operates as a subsidiary of Seed & Foster GmbH, further enhancing its market presence in Europe.

Jobvalley

Series B in 2013
Jobvalley, established in 2008, is a German-based company operating an online job agency for students and qualified work students. It facilitates temporary recruitments and placements through a technology-driven, two-sided marketplace, connecting the student workforce with flexible assignments. The company, headquartered in Cologne, has expanded to multiple locations across Germany, employing over 400 staff. It specializes in temporary staffing, student hiring, and direct placement of graduates and young professionals.

ROMO Wind

Venture Round in 2013
ROMO Wind AG specializes in enhancing wind turbine performance through innovative products and services. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with additional offices in Denmark, Germany, and Spain, the company offers the iSpin technology, which includes iSpin1 and iSpin2. These products are designed to detect and correct yaw misalignments in wind turbines, thereby optimizing energy output. The iSpin1 addresses static misalignments, while the iSpin2 targets dynamic adjustments. ROMO Wind also provides comprehensive wind farm optimization and yaw and pitch correction services, aiming to maximize the operational efficiency and profitability of wind farm owners. The company's technology is based on a patented spinner anemometer developed by DTU Wind Energy in Denmark, and it seeks to establish iSpin as a standard in the wind industry. ROMO Wind is supported by notable investors, including Vattenfall and ABB, along with a Swiss venture fund and family office.

SumUp

Series A in 2012
SumUp, established in 2011, is a leading financial technology company specializing in mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions. It enables businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones, to securely and conveniently accept card payments using smartphones or tablets. SumUp's proprietary hardware and mobile apps facilitate transactions, supporting magstripe, chip, and contactless payment methods. The company operates in 13 countries, including Germany, the UK, and Brazil, and employs over 100 people worldwide. SumUp's offerings also extend to SDKs and APIs for third-party integrations.

Finanzcheck.de

Seed Round in 2012
Finanzcheck.de is an independent online platform based in Germany that allows consumers to compare personal loans and various private financial products. The platform facilitates the entire process from customer acquisition to credit scoring and contract signing, helping users find the best financing options available. By connecting consumers with financial product providers, Finanzcheck.de enables users to save on interest costs and enhances their financing opportunities, while also minimizing customer acquisition costs for product providers. Furthermore, the company offers B2B2C white label and B2B consumer financing technology solutions targeted at brokers and banks, expanding its reach within the financial services industry.

Jobvalley

Series B in 2012
Jobvalley, established in 2008, is a German-based company operating an online job agency for students and qualified work students. It facilitates temporary recruitments and placements through a technology-driven, two-sided marketplace, connecting the student workforce with flexible assignments. The company, headquartered in Cologne, has expanded to multiple locations across Germany, employing over 400 staff. It specializes in temporary staffing, student hiring, and direct placement of graduates and young professionals.
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