topi is a Berlin-based fintech company that provides a B2B subscription platform enabling retailers and manufacturers to rent out their equipment to other businesses. Founded in 2021 by Charlotte Pallua and Estelle Merle, topi aims to establish a technological infrastructure for Hardware-as-a-Service, streamlining access, refinancing, insurance, and hardware management through a user-friendly interface. The platform features a fraud and risk engine that automatically screens potential customers in real-time, integrating seamlessly with trade-in partners, financial institutions, insurance providers, and merchants. By facilitating live and automated check-outs across various sales channels, topi supports the growing subscription economy and has raised nearly USD 50 million in funding to date.
Distribusion
Series B in 2022
Distribusion Technologies GmbH is a transportation technology company based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in developing a distribution system for intercity and shuttle bus rides. Founded in 2012, the company operates a platform that connects travel resellers—including online travel agencies and mobility websites—with bus operators globally. This platform offers bus operators tools to manage rides, sales channels, and bookings, along with an online booking engine for direct reservations and system integration for seamless connections with travel resellers. Distribusion facilitates ticket sales through a standardized API, allowing online retailers to sell tickets for various carriers without the need for individual contracts. The company's solutions are utilized by major ground transportation providers and aim to enhance the accessibility of ground travel by simplifying the booking process for customers.
Trade Republic
Series C in 2022
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.
Vay is a Berlin-based deep technology company that is on track to launch the first driverless, safety-certified, commercial fleet on European public streets. The company aims to revolutionize urban transportation by enabling remote-controlled cars, offering a safer, more efficient solution for ride-hailing and vehicle-sharing services. Vay’s unique approach blends the advantages of self-driving technology with human supervision to ensure safety and adaptability in complex driving environments. Their goal is to reduce urban congestion, cut emissions, and make mobility more sustainable while providing a seamless transportation experience for users.
topi
Pre Seed Round in 2021
topi is a Berlin-based fintech company that provides a B2B subscription platform enabling retailers and manufacturers to rent out their equipment to other businesses. Founded in 2021 by Charlotte Pallua and Estelle Merle, topi aims to establish a technological infrastructure for Hardware-as-a-Service, streamlining access, refinancing, insurance, and hardware management through a user-friendly interface. The platform features a fraud and risk engine that automatically screens potential customers in real-time, integrating seamlessly with trade-in partners, financial institutions, insurance providers, and merchants. By facilitating live and automated check-outs across various sales channels, topi supports the growing subscription economy and has raised nearly USD 50 million in funding to date.
Yababa is an online grocery platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in the delivery of Turkish and Arabic groceries. Launched in 2021, the platform enables consumers to conveniently select a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, cosmetics, electronics, bakery items, and flowers. Users can schedule their delivery times according to their preferences, allowing for same-day delivery of their grocery orders. Through its app, Yababa aims to provide a seamless shopping experience for those seeking oriental groceries delivered directly to their homes.
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Trade Republic
Series C in 2021
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.
Trade Republic
Series B in 2020
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.
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 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.
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Trade Republic
Series A in 2019
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.
Careship, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a platform that connects families with suitable caregivers for their elderly loved ones, enabling them to age at home with comfort and joy. The company combines technology and a human touch to deliver a high-quality user experience, ensuring convenience and peace of mind for families. Careship's platform employs a matchmaking algorithm to pair home-based caregivers with families in need, streamlines coordination among stakeholders, and provides guidance on insurance benefits, thereby facilitating reliable and personalized care for seniors.
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by businesses. Billie’s platform enables SMEs to manage their working capital more effectively through fully automated invoice financing. Additionally, the company provides a pay-after-delivery product for B2B online merchants, allowing them to secure better payment terms. By leveraging big data analytics and digital processes, Billie facilitates instant financing at the point of sale, helping SMEs streamline their invoicing and payment processes while avoiding hidden fees and excessive paperwork.
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in digital tax assistance through its mobile application. The Taxfix platform simplifies tax declarations and returns, enabling users to claim unclaimed tax refunds efficiently. It features a smart, dynamic questionnaire and utilizes machine learning technology to automate user communication, ensuring compliance with various fiscal regulations across countries. Taxfix has established itself as a leading financial platform in Europe, with over 6 million tax returns submitted. The company offers a range of services, including a straightforward self-filing application and a guided service where independent tax advisors manage the entire tax return process for users. Through its innovative solutions, Taxfix aims to empower individuals to confidently navigate their finances.
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.
Distribusion
Series A in 2016
Distribusion Technologies GmbH is a transportation technology company based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in developing a distribution system for intercity and shuttle bus rides. Founded in 2012, the company operates a platform that connects travel resellers—including online travel agencies and mobility websites—with bus operators globally. This platform offers bus operators tools to manage rides, sales channels, and bookings, along with an online booking engine for direct reservations and system integration for seamless connections with travel resellers. Distribusion facilitates ticket sales through a standardized API, allowing online retailers to sell tickets for various carriers without the need for individual contracts. The company's solutions are utilized by major ground transportation providers and aim to enhance the accessibility of ground travel by simplifying the booking process for customers.
Videoplaza
Series A in 2010
Videoplaza is a provider of an advertising serving platform that empowers broadcasters and video publishers to monetize video content across various devices, including computers, mobile devices, tablets, and televisions. With a focus on the internet-delivered TV market, Videoplaza's technology supports more than 50% of broadcasters in Europe, enabling them to maximize the value of their audiences through effective trading across sales channels. The company values service alongside technology and maintains local teams in key cities, including London, Stockholm, Berlin, Cologne, Madrid, Paris, and Singapore, to support its global client base in building profitable and sustainable advertising businesses.
Videoplaza
Seed Round in 2008
Videoplaza is a provider of an advertising serving platform that empowers broadcasters and video publishers to monetize video content across various devices, including computers, mobile devices, tablets, and televisions. With a focus on the internet-delivered TV market, Videoplaza's technology supports more than 50% of broadcasters in Europe, enabling them to maximize the value of their audiences through effective trading across sales channels. The company values service alongside technology and maintains local teams in key cities, including London, Stockholm, Berlin, Cologne, Madrid, Paris, and Singapore, to support its global client base in building profitable and sustainable advertising businesses.