CommerzVentures

CommerzVentures GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany, specializing in early to growth-stage investments in the financial services technology and insurance technology sectors. Founded in 2014 as the venture capital arm of Commerzbank and becoming an independent entity in 2019, the firm focuses on backing startups and companies at Series A and beyond. CommerzVentures typically invests between €2 million and €10 million in companies primarily located in Europe, Israel, and the United States. The firm aims to support innovative entrepreneurs by providing access to key decision-makers in the banking and insurance industries, thereby enhancing the growth potential of its portfolio companies.

Lorenz Hering

Associate

Jenny Langer

Team Assistant

Patrick Meisberger

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Joachim Merten

CFO

Alexandre Moreillon

Principal

Paul Morgenthaler

Managing Partner

Heiko Schwender

Managing Partner

Stefan Tirtey

Managing Partner

Jonas Wenke

Senior Associate

41 past transactions

Sabi Am

Series B in 2023
Sabi Am is a category agnostic B2B network for informal trade focused on accelerating the velocity of commerce by enabling stakeholders in the informal sector to access and offer value amongst each other.

onafriq

Series C in 2022
MFS Africa Limited is a leading provider of mobile money interoperability in Africa, facilitating seamless money transfers and payments across the continent. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the company connects mobile network operators through a unified API, enabling a range of services including remittances, merchant and bulk payments, as well as bank-to-wallet transfers. MFS Africa serves various stakeholders, including money transfer operators, banks, and mobile money operators, by offering alternatives for remittances, micro-lending, micro-insurance, and micro-savings. With additional offices in key African cities and London, MFS Africa plays a crucial role in enhancing financial connectivity and promoting financial inclusion across the region.

Climate X

Seed Round in 2022
Climate X provides next-generation climate data and analytics, quantifying how different climate-change pathways could result in physical risks until 2100 (the probability and severity of extreme weather events). They bring this into a real-world impact by calculating a £/$ impact to assets impacted by those events. The projections are done at scale – running calculations automatically across millions of assets anywhere in the world– enabling companies of any size to quickly identify climate related-risks, build climate-resilient business strategies and comply with incoming regulatory requirements (stress testing and scenario analysis, ICAAP, TCFD being just a few).

onafriq

Series C in 2021
MFS Africa Limited is a leading provider of mobile money interoperability in Africa, facilitating seamless money transfers and payments across the continent. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the company connects mobile network operators through a unified API, enabling a range of services including remittances, merchant and bulk payments, as well as bank-to-wallet transfers. MFS Africa serves various stakeholders, including money transfer operators, banks, and mobile money operators, by offering alternatives for remittances, micro-lending, micro-insurance, and micro-savings. With additional offices in key African cities and London, MFS Africa plays a crucial role in enhancing financial connectivity and promoting financial inclusion across the region.

Alviere

Series B in 2021
Developer of an embedded finance platform designed to empower brands to offer financial services to their customers. The company's software and services give businesses a flexible framework to launch new financial service lines of business aimed at increasing profits, enabling customer relationships and insights, and increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

Getsafe

Series B in 2021
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

ClimateView

Series A in 2021
ClimateView AB, founded in 2017 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in climate data solutions for cities and nations. The company has developed Climate Panorama, a software platform that aggregates and visualizes climate data, enabling cities to monitor greenhouse gas emissions effectively. ClimateView operates on principles of agility, focusing on visualization, collective intelligence, and transparency to address the complexities of climate change. Its tools are designed to assist urban planners and policymakers in making informed decisions to combat climate breakdown.

Hedvig

Series B in 2021
Hedvig AB acts as an insurance representative. It offers insurance for rented and condominiums, as well as travel insurance and property insurance for phones to bicycles. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Doconomy

Venture Round in 2021
Doconomy AB is a fintech company based in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 2018. It provides digital banking services through its application, DO, which tracks and measures carbon dioxide emissions associated with online purchases. The company aims to promote sustainable lifestyles by inspiring behavioral change and reducing unsustainable consumption. Its offerings include DO Black, a credit card that incorporates a carbon limit, encouraging users to be mindful of their environmental impact. By creating a circular ecosystem, Doconomy connects consumers, producers, retailers, and influencers to foster a more sustainable future.

Afilio

Series A in 2021
Afilio - Gesellschaft für Vorsorge mbH operates an internet platform designed for the preparation and administration of pension and estate documents. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, Afilio enables users to create and manage a variety of important legal documents, including living wills, preventive powers of attorney, pension plans, and testament templates. The platform also facilitates the ordering and drafting of individual authorizations, transmission of information to government authorities, and notifications regarding legal changes affecting users' documents. By focusing on the automated management of pension documents, Afilio aims to help individuals protect themselves and their families against emergencies and the challenges associated with aging, such as illness.

ManyPets

Series D in 2021
Bought By Many is the multi-award-winning pet insurance provider that is disrupting insurance distribution. They do this by analysing anonymised internet search data and customer research to identify unmet consumer needs for insurance. Key company milestones are as follows: o 2012: Launched boughtbymany.com. Completed seed funding round. o 2013: Named Insurance Website of the Year. o 2014: Identified by Boston Consulting Group & Morgan Stanley as the global exemplar of innovation in insurance distribution. Awarded Best Use of Mobile Technology at the Digital Insurance Awards. o 2015: Surpassed 100,000 members. Launched SaaS platform in China in partnership with Ping An Insurance. Completed second funding round. Became directly regulated by the FCA. Acquired Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Ltd - the UK’s leading provider of insurance for exotic pets and pet businesses. Named Fintech Innovation of the Year & Insurance Start Up of the Year. o 2016: Innovation in Insurance Award at the Fintech Innovation Awards. Named in the FinTech 50. Signed long-term insurance agreement with Munich Re. Completed Series A funding round. o 2017: Launched Bought By Many-branded cat and dog insurance product range. o 2019: Named most trusted pet insurance provider at the 2019 Moneywise Customer Service Awards. Launched Bought By Many cat and dog insurance in Sweden. o 2020: Covers more than 200,000 pets in the UK. They have an exceptional team of 150, based across sites in Farringdon, Central London; Haywards Heath, Sussex; Birmingham; and Sweden. They're always interested to hear from people who'd like to learn about career opportunities at Bought By Many, and they're currently recruiting for web development, business analysis, & project management roles.

360X

Corporate Round in 2021
360X is building a transaction marketplace for trading art and real estate investments. They will initially focus on supporting art and real estate investments, with debut transactions in each asset.

Alviere

Series A in 2021
Developer of an embedded finance platform designed to empower brands to offer financial services to their customers. The company's software and services give businesses a flexible framework to launch new financial service lines of business aimed at increasing profits, enabling customer relationships and insights, and increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

Getsafe

Series B in 2020
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

Runa

Series A in 2020
Businesses from every walk of life use rewards to acquire, retain and thank customers but the current process is broken. Sending rewards, incentives and non-cash payouts is manual, expensive, time-consuming and error-prone. WeGift changes this. Operating in more than 30 countries, in 22 languages, 20 currencies, with over 700 brand partners, and hundreds of clients, like Perkbox, Sodexo, New Look and Halfords among others, WeGift’s cloud-based, open API solutions allow businesses to transfer value to consumers, in real-time and globally. Established in 2016, WeGift is backed by leading entrepreneurs and investors.

Hedvig

Series A in 2020
Hedvig AB acts as an insurance representative. It offers insurance for rented and condominiums, as well as travel insurance and property insurance for phones to bicycles. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Concirrus

Venture Round in 2020
Concirrus Ltd. operates a cloud platform that facilitates the integration of various data sources and devices, enabling clients to collect, manage, and organize information from connected products and machines. Founded in 2012 by Andy Yeoman and Craig Hollingworth, the company specializes in creating custom solutions, including consultancy, implementation, and support services. Concirrus offers a range of pre-built applications focused on asset security, fleet management, smart energy, and patient monitoring. Additionally, it features an incident monitoring center to manage alarms related to theft recovery and the security of high-value assets. The company serves diverse sectors such as healthcare, security, mining, insurance, and energy, leveraging IoT data to derive insights that enhance risk assessment and operational efficiency. Concirrus has formed strategic partnerships, including one with PressurePro, and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Curv

Series A in 2020
Curv is a developer of digital asset security infrastructure helping crypto-native and financial institutions to create digital wallets. The company's security technology is enabling users to build crypto finance products that safely transfer, store, and manage any digital asset on any blockchain or digital system for recording transactions. Its research and development office is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. Curv's decentralized security model utilizes multi-party computation (MPC) protocols, enabling transactions to be securely signed in a mathematically-proven, distributed way. Its enterprise-grade policy engine allows clients to define risk profiles and enforce granular policies to ensure only authorized transactions are allowed. Dan Yadlin and Itay Malinger established the company in New York, New York in 2018.

By Miles

Series B in 2020
By Miles Limited develops a smart phone application that provides pay-per-mile car insurance. It offers a fixed monthly subscription and then let's the customer pay on a flexible, per journey basis. By Miles Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Bootle, United Kingdom with additional office in Hammersmith, London.

ManyPets

Series C in 2020
Bought By Many is the multi-award-winning pet insurance provider that is disrupting insurance distribution. They do this by analysing anonymised internet search data and customer research to identify unmet consumer needs for insurance. Key company milestones are as follows: o 2012: Launched boughtbymany.com. Completed seed funding round. o 2013: Named Insurance Website of the Year. o 2014: Identified by Boston Consulting Group & Morgan Stanley as the global exemplar of innovation in insurance distribution. Awarded Best Use of Mobile Technology at the Digital Insurance Awards. o 2015: Surpassed 100,000 members. Launched SaaS platform in China in partnership with Ping An Insurance. Completed second funding round. Became directly regulated by the FCA. Acquired Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Ltd - the UK’s leading provider of insurance for exotic pets and pet businesses. Named Fintech Innovation of the Year & Insurance Start Up of the Year. o 2016: Innovation in Insurance Award at the Fintech Innovation Awards. Named in the FinTech 50. Signed long-term insurance agreement with Munich Re. Completed Series A funding round. o 2017: Launched Bought By Many-branded cat and dog insurance product range. o 2019: Named most trusted pet insurance provider at the 2019 Moneywise Customer Service Awards. Launched Bought By Many cat and dog insurance in Sweden. o 2020: Covers more than 200,000 pets in the UK. They have an exceptional team of 150, based across sites in Farringdon, Central London; Haywards Heath, Sussex; Birmingham; and Sweden. They're always interested to hear from people who'd like to learn about career opportunities at Bought By Many, and they're currently recruiting for web development, business analysis, & project management roles.

omni:us

Series A in 2020
With omni:us, insurers can develop their own modules with the omni:us Platform and quickly deploy AI into their processes using the Cognitive Claims Kit (CCK), which tackles specific use cases throughout the claims value chain. Document intake, digital claims, coverage check and beyond are enhanced and accelerated by leveraging cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques. Importantly, omni:us creates an environment where both human and machine complement each other in a thriving hybrid workflow. The omni:us Suite sits efficiently on top of legacy software, and requires no inhouse AI/data science expertise to operate. omni:us is proud to count Allianz, Baloise, and AmTrust among its clients. The company is headquartered in Berlin, with a research partnership in Barcelona and representations in the UK, France and the United States. For further information visit omnius.com

Getsafe

Series A in 2019
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

Mosaic Smart Data

Funding Round in 2019
Mosaic Smart Data Limited operates an online platform that provides data analytics solutions tailored for capital market participants, specifically in the fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC) sectors. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the company consolidates various data sets to deliver real-time insights that enable trading, sales, and management teams to monitor their FICC operations at any level of detail. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure, offering granular analysis of client trading flows across key metrics such as product, instrument, and venue. By transforming complex data into actionable intelligence, Mosaic Smart Data helps financial institutions navigate regulatory challenges and enhance business opportunities, ultimately empowering professionals to meet client needs effectively. The company operates as a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC.

Bankin

Series B in 2019
Bankin' is the Best Mobile Money Manager. Bankin' app makes money management super easy. At Bankin', they believe that money management must be simple, transparent and efficient so you can focus on what really matters to you. Their mission is to bring innovation and technology together to offer you the best solution to guide you every day. They are the leader in Europe: you are more than 1.5 million to trust us in France, in England, in Spain, and in Germany. They are the only company independent of banks in Europe. It is something they feel very strongly about because it allows us to provide better guidance by always suggesting what's right for you.

Mambu

Series C in 2019
Mambu GmbH is a Berlin-based software-as-a-service provider that specializes in banking solutions for managing credit and deposit products. Established in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables financial institutions of all sizes, including fintech startups and traditional banks, to design, launch, and scale their banking portfolios. Mambu's services include loan product development, credit risk assessment, and document management, which enhance operational efficiency and data quality. Its platform supports over 7,000 products and serves more than eight million end customers across 46 countries. Additionally, Mambu facilitates features such as account opening, portfolio management, and task automation, thereby streamlining workflows for its clients. With offices in key global locations, Mambu is positioned to support a diverse range of financial institutions, from retail banks to microfinance organizations.

OpenLegacy

Series B in 2018
OpenLegacy Inc. specializes in developing Application Program Interface (API) software that transforms legacy systems into modern digital services. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with additional offices in several locations including New Jersey, Illinois, Texas, Switzerland, Mexico, Israel, and Hong Kong, the company offers solutions for automated legacy modernization and enterprise application integration. OpenLegacy's technology allows organizations to connect directly to complex legacy systems, generating APIs rapidly and enabling quick integration into new innovations. This approach facilitates the deployment of standard microservices or serverless functions, significantly enhancing operational speed and flexibility while reducing costs. As a result, companies using OpenLegacy can launch new applications, features, and updates in days rather than months, driving their digital transformation efforts.

Fraugster

Series B in 2018
Fraugster Limited is a German-Israeli company that specializes in anti-fraud technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to help businesses combat fraud and enhance profitability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, Fraugster offers an advanced behavioral analytics engine designed to predict and prevent fraudulent activities before they occur. Unlike traditional anti-fraud solutions, which often rely on outdated technologies and rule-based systems, Fraugster's platform adapts in real-time to emerging fraud patterns, significantly improving accuracy and effectiveness. In addition to its core offerings, the company also runs Fraugster Academy, providing educational resources that range from coding classes to workshops on forensic profiling. This holistic approach positions Fraugster as a leader in the fight against cyber threats, enabling clients to minimize risks while maximizing conversion rates.

ManyPets

Series B in 2018
Bought By Many is the multi-award-winning pet insurance provider that is disrupting insurance distribution. They do this by analysing anonymised internet search data and customer research to identify unmet consumer needs for insurance. Key company milestones are as follows: o 2012: Launched boughtbymany.com. Completed seed funding round. o 2013: Named Insurance Website of the Year. o 2014: Identified by Boston Consulting Group & Morgan Stanley as the global exemplar of innovation in insurance distribution. Awarded Best Use of Mobile Technology at the Digital Insurance Awards. o 2015: Surpassed 100,000 members. Launched SaaS platform in China in partnership with Ping An Insurance. Completed second funding round. Became directly regulated by the FCA. Acquired Brooks Braithwaite (Sussex) Ltd - the UK’s leading provider of insurance for exotic pets and pet businesses. Named Fintech Innovation of the Year & Insurance Start Up of the Year. o 2016: Innovation in Insurance Award at the Fintech Innovation Awards. Named in the FinTech 50. Signed long-term insurance agreement with Munich Re. Completed Series A funding round. o 2017: Launched Bought By Many-branded cat and dog insurance product range. o 2019: Named most trusted pet insurance provider at the 2019 Moneywise Customer Service Awards. Launched Bought By Many cat and dog insurance in Sweden. o 2020: Covers more than 200,000 pets in the UK. They have an exceptional team of 150, based across sites in Farringdon, Central London; Haywards Heath, Sussex; Birmingham; and Sweden. They're always interested to hear from people who'd like to learn about career opportunities at Bought By Many, and they're currently recruiting for web development, business analysis, & project management roles.

Payworks

Series B in 2018
Payworks is the provider of a next generation Point of Sale payment gateway technology. With Payworks technology, developers of Point of Sale solutions for merchants can quickly and cost-efficiently integrate card payment functionality into their applications, and securely process EMV, contactless and mobile wallet transactions at the Point of Sale. With headquarters in Germany and offices in the UK, the US and Poland, Payworks provides its technology to leading acquirers and payment providers globally. Payworks was acquired by Visa in July 2019.

Realbest

Venture Round in 2017
realbest Germany GmbH operates an online marketplace for real estate for private estate sellers, prospective buyers, financial service providers and affiliates, as well as estate agents. realbest Germany GmbH was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Omnyway

Series A in 2017
Omnyway specializes in providing a contextual digital commerce platform tailored for retailers, banks, and brands. This cloud-based platform facilitates mobile payments and offers branded currency systems that help reduce payment costs while enhancing sales through the integration of loyalty, rewards, and promotions. Additionally, Omnyway provides an omnichannel mobile payments solution that allows users to create a seamless payment and rewards experience. This incentivizes customers to utilize the preferred payment methods of retailers, thereby fostering greater engagement and loyalty. The platform's features include rapid deployment, global scalability, open API, security measures, and built-in analytics, enabling businesses to efficiently and securely accept payments at physical locations.

Marqeta

Series D in 2017
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

Bankin

Series A in 2017
Bankin' is the Best Mobile Money Manager. Bankin' app makes money management super easy. At Bankin', they believe that money management must be simple, transparent and efficient so you can focus on what really matters to you. Their mission is to bring innovation and technology together to offer you the best solution to guide you every day. They are the leader in Europe: you are more than 1.5 million to trust us in France, in England, in Spain, and in Germany. They are the only company independent of banks in Europe. It is something they feel very strongly about because it allows us to provide better guidance by always suggesting what's right for you.

PayKey

Series A in 2016
PayKey enables banks to provide their customers with the ability to initiate and complete a range of financial services, including P2P payments, chatbot engagement, balance check, cardless withdrawal, and more, from within any mobile application. Offering a cross-platform banking button on the smartphone’s keyboard boosts the bank’s brand engagement while making the banking experience quick, contextual, and simple for users. Banks are battling to remain relevant as they face an unprecedented competitive environment coupled with changing consumer expectations for instantaneous, highly-efficient, and seamless financial experiences. In a time where consumers expect to access services from any channel at any time, PayKey is helping banks to improve their user experience and boost their brand engagement by enabling their customers to access financial services from within any mobile application.

iwoca

Series C in 2016
Iwoca provides small business credit finance services in the United Kingdom. It offers finance for businesses for various purposes ranging from bridging short-term cashflow gaps to investing in stock opportunities. It serves retailers, restaurants, hotels, service providers, and more. Christoph Rieche and James Dear founded iwoca on October 1, 2011. iwoca's headquarters is located in London in the United Kingdom.

Mambu

Series B in 2016
Mambu GmbH is a Berlin-based software-as-a-service provider that specializes in banking solutions for managing credit and deposit products. Established in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables financial institutions of all sizes, including fintech startups and traditional banks, to design, launch, and scale their banking portfolios. Mambu's services include loan product development, credit risk assessment, and document management, which enhance operational efficiency and data quality. Its platform supports over 7,000 products and serves more than eight million end customers across 46 countries. Additionally, Mambu facilitates features such as account opening, portfolio management, and task automation, thereby streamlining workflows for its clients. With offices in key global locations, Mambu is positioned to support a diverse range of financial institutions, from retail banks to microfinance organizations.

Getsafe

Seed Round in 2015
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

Marqeta

Series C in 2015
Marqeta is a modern card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs. With its open API, the Marqeta platform is designed for businesses that want a simple and tailored way of managing payment programs so that they can create experiences and power new modes of commerce. Marqeta is headquartered in Oakland, California. It operates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and is certified to process payments in 10 countries in APAC.

iwoca

Series B in 2015
Iwoca provides small business credit finance services in the United Kingdom. It offers finance for businesses for various purposes ranging from bridging short-term cashflow gaps to investing in stock opportunities. It serves retailers, restaurants, hotels, service providers, and more. Christoph Rieche and James Dear founded iwoca on October 1, 2011. iwoca's headquarters is located in London in the United Kingdom.

eToro

Series D in 2015
eToro is a social trading investment network that facilitates financial trading by allowing users to observe and replicate the trading activities of others. Established in 2007 and headquartered in London, the platform aims to democratize access to global markets by providing tools for both manual and automated trading across various asset classes, including traditional investments and cryptocurrencies. Its key features include the OpenBook and WebTrader platforms, which enable users to share live trading insights and learn from one another. eToro's model fosters a collaborative environment where investors can leverage the expertise of their peers while making informed trading decisions. The company also maintains registered offices in Cyprus and Israel, operating as a subsidiary of eToro Group Limited.
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