Cherry Ventures

Cherry Ventures, established in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, is an early-stage venture capital firm led by entrepreneurs who have built fast-growing companies like Zalando and Spotify. The firm invests in Europe's boldest startups, often serving as their first institutional investor, and provides support ranging from go-to-market strategy to business scaling. Cherry Ventures has backed over 50 companies across Europe, including FlixBus, Auto1 Group, and Infarm. With operations in London, Paris, and Stockholm, the firm invests across Europe, focusing on sectors such as consumer, fintech, health-tech, industrials, and software as a service.

Katharina Baratta-Dragono

Investor

Sophia Bendz

Partner

Charlotte Bruce

Principal

Maximilian Brückner

Principal

Daniel Glasner

Founding Partner

Yannis Heyken

Investor

Nicole Lai

Investor

Alexander Langholz-Baikousis

CFO and Operating Partner

Luc Leyritz

Investor

Luc de Leyritz

Investor

Thomas Lueke

Partner

Dinika Mahtani

Partner

Jasper Masemann

Partner

Christian Meermann

Founding Partner

Nadja Reischel

Investor

Carlo Schmid

Investor

Dimitri Sedashev

Investor

Hampus Särnbratt

Investor

Past deals in DACH

Qualifyze

Series B in 2024
Qualifyze GmbH operates an online B2B platform that connects buyers and sellers of raw materials, primarily serving the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company offers a comprehensive database of audit reports from manufacturers, packaging companies, laboratories, and distributors, facilitating informed decision-making for its users. Its platform features tools for ingredient searches, supplier audits, and customizable ingredient alternatives tailored to specific quality requirements. Founded in 2017 and based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Qualifyze enables clients to perform efficient supply chain compliance assessments by providing access to real-time supplier compliance information. With a network of over 200 local auditors and a database covering more than 2,000 suppliers, Qualifyze delivers structured insights into supplier compliance, helping healthcare partners monitor and optimize quality and sustainability compliance efforts.

Numa

Series C in 2023
Numa Group is a Berlin-based company recognized as the leading European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform. It provides modern travelers with innovative accommodation options that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. Numa's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, aiming to deliver an authentic experience for guests. The company employs proprietary technology to automate many operational processes, enhancing cost efficiency and revenue for property owners and investors. Numa currently manages over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the hospitality sector.

HOLOGATE

Series A in 2023
HOLOGATE GmbH is a leading immersive media company based in Munich, Germany, specializing in the design and manufacture of virtual reality systems and games for both entertainment and enterprise applications. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative extended reality solutions that cater to various venues such as family entertainment centers, laser tag arenas, trampoline parks, karting raceways, theme parks, arcades, and cinemas. HOLOGATE's products are designed to be user-friendly and easily integrable, allowing users to engage with a wide range of immersive experiences that push the boundaries of traditional entertainment. By facilitating access to cutting-edge virtual reality environments, HOLOGATE aims to transform how individuals interact with digital content, creating engaging and memorable experiences.

Enmacc

Series B in 2022
Enmacc GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a digital over-the-counter (OTC) energy trading platform that facilitates the procurement and trading of both standardized and non-standardized energy products. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers from large energy companies and industrial consumers. Enmacc enhances the trading process by providing increased speed, efficiency, and security, allowing participants to trade directly with market counterparts without intermediaries. The platform features three trading screens: entender, an independent request-for-quote platform; enmarket, an open marketplace for bilateral trading; and engreen, which specializes in Guarantees of Origin and facilitates access to real-time pricing. With a network of over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc promotes greater market access and liquidity, streamlining the daily operations of energy market participants.

Luminovo

Seed Round in 2022
Luminovo GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing artificial intelligence consulting and solutions tailored for the electronics industry. The company offers hybrid processing services designed to simplify and expedite the development and production processes of electronic products. Luminovo's innovative software facilitates data-driven insights for electronics designers, enhancing their ability to manage supply chains effectively. It empowers manufacturers by automating quoting and procurement processes, thereby fostering collaboration within the supply chain. This approach not only accelerates the path to market for electronic products but also promotes cost efficiency and sustainability in product development. Through its comprehensive offerings, Luminovo aims to reduce the time and resources required for bringing market-ready electronic products to fruition.

Numa

Venture Round in 2022
Numa Group is a Berlin-based company recognized as the leading European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform. It provides modern travelers with innovative accommodation options that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. Numa's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, aiming to deliver an authentic experience for guests. The company employs proprietary technology to automate many operational processes, enhancing cost efficiency and revenue for property owners and investors. Numa currently manages over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the hospitality sector.

Stenon

Series A in 2021
Stenon GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in developing sensor technology and software for real-time soil analysis in the agriculture sector. Its innovative products feature ergonomic designs, touch screens, and sensors that measure key soil parameters such as temperature, type, texture, pH, and nutrient levels including nitrate, phosphorus, potassium, humus, and magnesium. Stenon's supporting software enhances these capabilities by providing a comprehensive web interface that integrates various functionalities, including weather data, fertilizer recommendations, and soil dynamics tracking over time. This technology enables farmers to access critical soil information instantly, which aids in optimizing soil health and improving crop performance.

FORMEL Skin

Series A in 2021
FORMEL Skin is a healthtech start-up founded in 2020 and based in Berlin, Germany. The company aims to revolutionize dermatology by providing personalized, high-quality medical treatments through an online platform. It operates as a vertically integrated e-health service, offering medical and science-based solutions for a wide range of dermatological conditions. FORMEL Skin customizes its products to meet the specific needs and skin types of individuals, following thorough evaluations by qualified dermatologists. This approach enables patients with various skin issues to access tailored treatment plans that effectively address their unique requirements.

Flink

Series B in 2021
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.

Qualifyze

Series A in 2021
Qualifyze GmbH operates an online B2B platform that connects buyers and sellers of raw materials, primarily serving the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company offers a comprehensive database of audit reports from manufacturers, packaging companies, laboratories, and distributors, facilitating informed decision-making for its users. Its platform features tools for ingredient searches, supplier audits, and customizable ingredient alternatives tailored to specific quality requirements. Founded in 2017 and based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Qualifyze enables clients to perform efficient supply chain compliance assessments by providing access to real-time supplier compliance information. With a network of over 200 local auditors and a database covering more than 2,000 suppliers, Qualifyze delivers structured insights into supplier compliance, helping healthcare partners monitor and optimize quality and sustainability compliance efforts.

Trality

Seed Round in 2021
Trality GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Vienna, Austria, is a technology company that provides a platform for creating and investing through automated trading bots. The platform is designed to simplify investment for retail investors who may lack the knowledge or resources to manage their portfolios effectively. Trality offers tools such as the Trality Code Editor and Trality Rule Builder, allowing users to develop sophisticated trading strategies with ease. Investors can rent high-performance trading bots from a marketplace, while experienced bot creators can monetize their algorithms by listing them on the platform. By leveraging advanced programming and machine learning, Trality aims to democratize access to personalized wealth management, making it available to a wider audience beyond just high-net-worth individuals.

Forto

Series C in 2021
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.

Numa

Series A in 2021
Numa Group is a Berlin-based company recognized as the leading European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform. It provides modern travelers with innovative accommodation options that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. Numa's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, aiming to deliver an authentic experience for guests. The company employs proprietary technology to automate many operational processes, enhancing cost efficiency and revenue for property owners and investors. Numa currently manages over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the hospitality sector.

Flink

Seed Round in 2021
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.

FORMEL Skin

Seed Round in 2020
FORMEL Skin is a healthtech start-up founded in 2020 and based in Berlin, Germany. The company aims to revolutionize dermatology by providing personalized, high-quality medical treatments through an online platform. It operates as a vertically integrated e-health service, offering medical and science-based solutions for a wide range of dermatological conditions. FORMEL Skin customizes its products to meet the specific needs and skin types of individuals, following thorough evaluations by qualified dermatologists. This approach enables patients with various skin issues to access tailored treatment plans that effectively address their unique requirements.

Forto

Series C in 2020
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.

Watchmaster

Venture Round in 2020
Watchmaster ICP GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches. The company features a diverse selection of prestigious brands, including Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer, and Cartier, among others. Watchmaster aims to create a seamless and secure shopping experience, merging the traditional service of a jeweler with the convenience of eCommerce. By sourcing inventory from private individuals and over 1,800 authorized retailers worldwide, it can offer luxury timepieces at prices up to 30 percent below retail value. The company enhances the value of these pre-owned watches through in-house certification and refurbishment processes, ensuring that they meet high standards comparable to new pieces. This model not only provides customers with a wide range of authentic luxury watches but also allows them to engage in a comfortable and efficient buying and selling experience.

Qualifyze

Funding Round in 2020
Qualifyze GmbH operates an online B2B platform that connects buyers and sellers of raw materials, primarily serving the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company offers a comprehensive database of audit reports from manufacturers, packaging companies, laboratories, and distributors, facilitating informed decision-making for its users. Its platform features tools for ingredient searches, supplier audits, and customizable ingredient alternatives tailored to specific quality requirements. Founded in 2017 and based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Qualifyze enables clients to perform efficient supply chain compliance assessments by providing access to real-time supplier compliance information. With a network of over 200 local auditors and a database covering more than 2,000 suppliers, Qualifyze delivers structured insights into supplier compliance, helping healthcare partners monitor and optimize quality and sustainability compliance efforts.

Luminovo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Luminovo GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing artificial intelligence consulting and solutions tailored for the electronics industry. The company offers hybrid processing services designed to simplify and expedite the development and production processes of electronic products. Luminovo's innovative software facilitates data-driven insights for electronics designers, enhancing their ability to manage supply chains effectively. It empowers manufacturers by automating quoting and procurement processes, thereby fostering collaboration within the supply chain. This approach not only accelerates the path to market for electronic products but also promotes cost efficiency and sustainability in product development. Through its comprehensive offerings, Luminovo aims to reduce the time and resources required for bringing market-ready electronic products to fruition.

Sanity Group

Series A in 2020
Sanity Group is a European cannabis company established in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through the health benefits of cannabinoids, focusing specifically on non-psychoactive variants. Sanity Group develops consumer products aimed at improving health and wellbeing, making these offerings accessible to pharmacies and clinical institutions for medicinal purposes. Through its commitment to scientific research, the company seeks to unlock the potential of cannabinoids in the health and life sciences sectors.

FORMEL Skin

Pre Seed Round in 2019
FORMEL Skin is a healthtech start-up founded in 2020 and based in Berlin, Germany. The company aims to revolutionize dermatology by providing personalized, high-quality medical treatments through an online platform. It operates as a vertically integrated e-health service, offering medical and science-based solutions for a wide range of dermatological conditions. FORMEL Skin customizes its products to meet the specific needs and skin types of individuals, following thorough evaluations by qualified dermatologists. This approach enables patients with various skin issues to access tailored treatment plans that effectively address their unique requirements.

LifeX

Seed Round in 2019
LifeX Aps, founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, specializes in co-living and co-working spaces. The company offers a comprehensive relocation service designed to assist individuals in settling into new cities. This includes a flexible housing subscription that connects residents with a community of like-minded individuals. LifeX fosters community engagement through various activities and events, aimed at helping newcomers meet people and navigate the practical aspects of moving. By emphasizing community building, LifeX creates an environment where residents can thrive both personally and professionally.

Stenon

Seed Round in 2019
Stenon GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in developing sensor technology and software for real-time soil analysis in the agriculture sector. Its innovative products feature ergonomic designs, touch screens, and sensors that measure key soil parameters such as temperature, type, texture, pH, and nutrient levels including nitrate, phosphorus, potassium, humus, and magnesium. Stenon's supporting software enhances these capabilities by providing a comprehensive web interface that integrates various functionalities, including weather data, fertilizer recommendations, and soil dynamics tracking over time. This technology enables farmers to access critical soil information instantly, which aids in optimizing soil health and improving crop performance.

Numa

Seed Round in 2019
Numa Group is a Berlin-based company recognized as the leading European operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform. It provides modern travelers with innovative accommodation options that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. Numa's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, aiming to deliver an authentic experience for guests. The company employs proprietary technology to automate many operational processes, enhancing cost efficiency and revenue for property owners and investors. Numa currently manages over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the hospitality sector.

Joblift

Series B in 2019
Joblift GmbH is a Hamburg-based company that operates an online job aggregator, connecting job seekers with employment opportunities from various job sites. Established in 2015, Joblift employs advanced machine learning techniques and big-data algorithms to enhance the recruiting process, ensuring that users receive relevant job vacancies tailored to their preferences. The platform is designed to provide an intuitive and seamless experience for both job seekers and employers, facilitating efficient and transparent recruitment. By leveraging technology, Joblift aims to simplify the hiring process, helping employers find the right candidates for millions of job advertisements.

Enmacc

Series A in 2019
Enmacc GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a digital over-the-counter (OTC) energy trading platform that facilitates the procurement and trading of both standardized and non-standardized energy products. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers from large energy companies and industrial consumers. Enmacc enhances the trading process by providing increased speed, efficiency, and security, allowing participants to trade directly with market counterparts without intermediaries. The platform features three trading screens: entender, an independent request-for-quote platform; enmarket, an open marketplace for bilateral trading; and engreen, which specializes in Guarantees of Origin and facilitates access to real-time pricing. With a network of over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc promotes greater market access and liquidity, streamlining the daily operations of energy market participants.

AMBOSS

Series B in 2019
AMBOSS GmbH is a digital platform based in Cologne, Germany, that caters to the needs of medical students and physicians. Founded in 2012, the company develops and markets a comprehensive medical study platform that offers valuable resources such as study materials and a question bank. The platform is designed to deliver medical knowledge quickly and efficiently, supporting users in their educational and professional endeavors. Originally established as MIAMED GmbH, AMBOSS has positioned itself as a physician-driven resource, enhancing the learning experience for those in the medical field.

Qualifyze

Seed Round in 2019
Qualifyze GmbH operates an online B2B platform that connects buyers and sellers of raw materials, primarily serving the pharmaceutical and food industries. The company offers a comprehensive database of audit reports from manufacturers, packaging companies, laboratories, and distributors, facilitating informed decision-making for its users. Its platform features tools for ingredient searches, supplier audits, and customizable ingredient alternatives tailored to specific quality requirements. Founded in 2017 and based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Qualifyze enables clients to perform efficient supply chain compliance assessments by providing access to real-time supplier compliance information. With a network of over 200 local auditors and a database covering more than 2,000 suppliers, Qualifyze delivers structured insights into supplier compliance, helping healthcare partners monitor and optimize quality and sustainability compliance efforts.

Infarm

Series B in 2019
Infarm is a Berlin-based company that specializes in building and distributing efficient vertical farms within urban environments. Founded in 2013, Infarm employs IoT technologies and machine learning to create a modular farming system designed to enhance food production. Its innovative approach allows cities to grow fresh produce locally, promoting self-sufficiency while improving the safety, quality, and environmental impact of food. By integrating advanced technology with compact growing kits, Infarm aims to provide a resilient and transparent alternative food system that meets the needs of urban populations.

Forto

Series B in 2019
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.

Automation Hero

Series A in 2019
Automation Hero, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at automating sales processes. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Berlin and Halle, the company offers a range of tools including Viz Studio, which enables users to visualize and optimize complex processes; Hero_Go, a screen automation tool that records user interactions; and Flow Studio, designed for custom solution development. The company also features AI Studio, which addresses limitations of traditional robotic process automation, and a domain-intelligent OCR that digitizes various types of documents. Their application, Robin, streamlines the sales process by providing leads and automating meeting scheduling. Automation Hero serves diverse industries such as insurance, banking, high tech, retail, manufacturing, telecom, and media, and it works with organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to rapidly growing startups. The company was previously known as SalesHero, Inc. before rebranding in March 2019.

LifeX

Pre Seed Round in 2018
LifeX Aps, founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, specializes in co-living and co-working spaces. The company offers a comprehensive relocation service designed to assist individuals in settling into new cities. This includes a flexible housing subscription that connects residents with a community of like-minded individuals. LifeX fosters community engagement through various activities and events, aimed at helping newcomers meet people and navigate the practical aspects of moving. By emphasizing community building, LifeX creates an environment where residents can thrive both personally and professionally.

Shift

Seed Round in 2018
Shift is a German company that specializes in providing CNC-machined parts and machining services to customers within the European Union. Utilizing a proprietary IT solution, Shift efficiently selects the most suitable CNC partner from its extensive cooperation network, ensuring that they have the required machinery, experience, and available capacity to meet delivery deadlines. The company's online platform streamlines the procurement process, reducing subcontracting costs and enhancing operational efficiency. Shift's prompt quoting system allows clients to save time by eliminating the need to send out requests for quotes, thereby enabling them to better access CNC machining resources to support their business growth.

caroobi

Series B in 2018
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.

Flaschenpost

Venture Round in 2018
Flaschenpost GmbH is a German company specializing in on-demand beverage delivery through its online store and mobile app. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Münster, Flaschenpost has rapidly expanded its operations, currently running 21 hubs that serve over 130 cities across Germany. The company delivers a wide range of beverages, including water, beer, lemonade, spritzer, juice, wine, coffee, and soft drinks, with an impressive capacity of more than 60,000 crates daily. Utilizing an efficient routing algorithm and optimized logistics, Flaschenpost ensures that customers receive their orders within 120 minutes, providing a convenient and cost-effective alternative to local retailers.

Automation Hero

Seed Round in 2018
Automation Hero, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at automating sales processes. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Berlin and Halle, the company offers a range of tools including Viz Studio, which enables users to visualize and optimize complex processes; Hero_Go, a screen automation tool that records user interactions; and Flow Studio, designed for custom solution development. The company also features AI Studio, which addresses limitations of traditional robotic process automation, and a domain-intelligent OCR that digitizes various types of documents. Their application, Robin, streamlines the sales process by providing leads and automating meeting scheduling. Automation Hero serves diverse industries such as insurance, banking, high tech, retail, manufacturing, telecom, and media, and it works with organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to rapidly growing startups. The company was previously known as SalesHero, Inc. before rebranding in March 2019.

Infarm

Series A in 2018
Infarm is a Berlin-based company that specializes in building and distributing efficient vertical farms within urban environments. Founded in 2013, Infarm employs IoT technologies and machine learning to create a modular farming system designed to enhance food production. Its innovative approach allows cities to grow fresh produce locally, promoting self-sufficiency while improving the safety, quality, and environmental impact of food. By integrating advanced technology with compact growing kits, Infarm aims to provide a resilient and transparent alternative food system that meets the needs of urban populations.

Forto

Series A in 2017
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.

Joblift

Series A in 2017
Joblift GmbH is a Hamburg-based company that operates an online job aggregator, connecting job seekers with employment opportunities from various job sites. Established in 2015, Joblift employs advanced machine learning techniques and big-data algorithms to enhance the recruiting process, ensuring that users receive relevant job vacancies tailored to their preferences. The platform is designed to provide an intuitive and seamless experience for both job seekers and employers, facilitating efficient and transparent recruitment. By leveraging technology, Joblift aims to simplify the hiring process, helping employers find the right candidates for millions of job advertisements.

caroobi

Series A in 2017
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.

Infarm

Seed Round in 2017
Infarm is a Berlin-based company that specializes in building and distributing efficient vertical farms within urban environments. Founded in 2013, Infarm employs IoT technologies and machine learning to create a modular farming system designed to enhance food production. Its innovative approach allows cities to grow fresh produce locally, promoting self-sufficiency while improving the safety, quality, and environmental impact of food. By integrating advanced technology with compact growing kits, Infarm aims to provide a resilient and transparent alternative food system that meets the needs of urban populations.

Enmacc

Seed Round in 2017
Enmacc GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a digital over-the-counter (OTC) energy trading platform that facilitates the procurement and trading of both standardized and non-standardized energy products. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers from large energy companies and industrial consumers. Enmacc enhances the trading process by providing increased speed, efficiency, and security, allowing participants to trade directly with market counterparts without intermediaries. The platform features three trading screens: entender, an independent request-for-quote platform; enmarket, an open marketplace for bilateral trading; and engreen, which specializes in Guarantees of Origin and facilitates access to real-time pricing. With a network of over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc promotes greater market access and liquidity, streamlining the daily operations of energy market participants.

AMBOSS

Series A in 2017
AMBOSS GmbH is a digital platform based in Cologne, Germany, that caters to the needs of medical students and physicians. Founded in 2012, the company develops and markets a comprehensive medical study platform that offers valuable resources such as study materials and a question bank. The platform is designed to deliver medical knowledge quickly and efficiently, supporting users in their educational and professional endeavors. Originally established as MIAMED GmbH, AMBOSS has positioned itself as a physician-driven resource, enhancing the learning experience for those in the medical field.

Forto

Seed Round in 2016
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.

SMACC

Series A in 2016
SMACC GmbH, established in 2015 and located in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in the development of cloud-based software for bookkeeping and finance management. The company's platform leverages machine learning technology to automate document-based processing tasks in finance departments, offering solutions for document data capture, accounting and controlling automation, and intelligent workflow applications. By converting invoices into digital formats, SMACC's software significantly enhances efficiency, providing clients with the potential for up to a 90% reduction in processing time and costs. This innovative approach enables financial professionals and organizations to streamline their financial management processes effectively.

caroobi

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Joblift

Venture Round in 2016
Joblift GmbH is a Hamburg-based company that operates an online job aggregator, connecting job seekers with employment opportunities from various job sites. Established in 2015, Joblift employs advanced machine learning techniques and big-data algorithms to enhance the recruiting process, ensuring that users receive relevant job vacancies tailored to their preferences. The platform is designed to provide an intuitive and seamless experience for both job seekers and employers, facilitating efficient and transparent recruitment. By leveraging technology, Joblift aims to simplify the hiring process, helping employers find the right candidates for millions of job advertisements.

Watchmaster

Series B in 2016
Watchmaster ICP GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches. The company features a diverse selection of prestigious brands, including Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer, and Cartier, among others. Watchmaster aims to create a seamless and secure shopping experience, merging the traditional service of a jeweler with the convenience of eCommerce. By sourcing inventory from private individuals and over 1,800 authorized retailers worldwide, it can offer luxury timepieces at prices up to 30 percent below retail value. The company enhances the value of these pre-owned watches through in-house certification and refurbishment processes, ensuring that they meet high standards comparable to new pieces. This model not only provides customers with a wide range of authentic luxury watches but also allows them to engage in a comfortable and efficient buying and selling experience.

Watchmaster

Series A in 2015
Watchmaster ICP GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches. The company features a diverse selection of prestigious brands, including Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Tag Heuer, and Cartier, among others. Watchmaster aims to create a seamless and secure shopping experience, merging the traditional service of a jeweler with the convenience of eCommerce. By sourcing inventory from private individuals and over 1,800 authorized retailers worldwide, it can offer luxury timepieces at prices up to 30 percent below retail value. The company enhances the value of these pre-owned watches through in-house certification and refurbishment processes, ensuring that they meet high standards comparable to new pieces. This model not only provides customers with a wide range of authentic luxury watches but also allows them to engage in a comfortable and efficient buying and selling experience.

SMACC

Seed Round in 2015
SMACC GmbH, established in 2015 and located in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in the development of cloud-based software for bookkeeping and finance management. The company's platform leverages machine learning technology to automate document-based processing tasks in finance departments, offering solutions for document data capture, accounting and controlling automation, and intelligent workflow applications. By converting invoices into digital formats, SMACC's software significantly enhances efficiency, providing clients with the potential for up to a 90% reduction in processing time and costs. This innovative approach enables financial professionals and organizations to streamline their financial management processes effectively.

Joblift

Seed Round in 2015
Joblift GmbH is a Hamburg-based company that operates an online job aggregator, connecting job seekers with employment opportunities from various job sites. Established in 2015, Joblift employs advanced machine learning techniques and big-data algorithms to enhance the recruiting process, ensuring that users receive relevant job vacancies tailored to their preferences. The platform is designed to provide an intuitive and seamless experience for both job seekers and employers, facilitating efficient and transparent recruitment. By leveraging technology, Joblift aims to simplify the hiring process, helping employers find the right candidates for millions of job advertisements.

Savedo

Seed Round in 2015
Savedo GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, that allows users in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands to invest in fixed-term deposits across the European Union. Founded in 2014, the company operates as a subsidiary of Deposit Solutions GmbH. Savedo's platform facilitates safe and efficient investment in retail financial products by providing better interest rates and handling customer service for participating banks. It offers standardized account documents, enabling clients to invest easily in various European markets without the need to travel. The company is supported by a team of experienced finance specialists and online professionals.

Vicomi

Seed Round in 2015
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.

Kitchen Stories

Seed Round in 2015
Kitchen Stories, established in 2014 by Mengting Gao and Verena Hubertz, is a Berlin-based company specializing in a recipe platform and mobile app. It offers step-by-step photo instructions and video tutorials for various dishes, along with culinary techniques and equipment information. The app features an auto-generated shopping list, quantity calculator, and integrated timer, and is available in 12 languages. Recognized as one of Apple's "Best New Apps" in 2014, Kitchen Stories aims to create an innovative cooking experience, bringing delicious food back to home kitchens.

Memorado

Seed Round in 2014
Memorado is a Berlin-based startup that operates a mobile brain training platform. It aims to enhance users' cognitive abilities worldwide through engaging neuroscience-based games. The company offers personalized workouts targeting memory, concentration, and reaction skills, with the goal of improving real-life abilities like problem-solving and math. Memorado has raised $5 million in funding from prominent European investors and serves over 4 million members across 229 countries speaking 25 languages within its first year. It has also initiated the Global Cognition Initiative, fostering open-source research collaborations with global scientists and educators to advance cognition studies.

Savedo

Seed Round in 2014
Savedo GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, that allows users in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands to invest in fixed-term deposits across the European Union. Founded in 2014, the company operates as a subsidiary of Deposit Solutions GmbH. Savedo's platform facilitates safe and efficient investment in retail financial products by providing better interest rates and handling customer service for participating banks. It offers standardized account documents, enabling clients to invest easily in various European markets without the need to travel. The company is supported by a team of experienced finance specialists and online professionals.

FlixBus

Series A in 2013
FlixBus, operated by FlixMobility, is a notable provider of intercity travel, focusing on affordable, convenient, and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions. Since its inception in 2013, the company has established Europe's largest long-distance bus network and introduced green long-distance trains in 2018, alongside a pilot for all-electric buses in Germany and France. The platform offers travelers a sustainable alternative to private transportation, featuring amenities such as free WiFi, flexible online booking, and innovative ticketing systems. FlixBus also expanded its services to the United States in 2018, bringing its unique travel model to a broader audience. By collaborating with regional bus partners and private train companies, FlixMobility combines technological innovation with traditional transportation expertise, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving mobility landscape. As a result, FlixBus has transformed the travel experience for over 100 million people across Europe and the United States while contributing to job creation in the mobility sector.

AUTO1 Group

Seed Round in 2013
AUTO1 Group GmbH is a Berlin-based technology platform that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2012, the company connects individual customers and professional car dealers through its digital marketplace, facilitating seamless transactions without the need for negotiation. AUTO1 Group sources used vehicles from various channels, including original equipment manufacturers and dealerships, and offers a certified and diverse inventory through its brands, such as AUTO1.com and Autohero.com. Operating in nearly 30 countries across Europe and North America, Auto1 Group serves both the retail market for private customers and the merchant segment for commercial car dealers. Its services include auction fees and logistics, ensuring a streamlined and transparent process in the used car trade.
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