HeyJobs is a talent acquisition platform that streamlines the recruitment process for employers while significantly reducing traditional hiring costs. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, HeyJobs identifies candidates that closely match job profiles and engages them through a tailored application and assessment process. The platform aims to connect skilled workers with fulfilling job opportunities, facilitating over 100,000 successful hires to date. With its focus on automation and advanced technology, HeyJobs enhances the efficiency of employee recruitment, enabling employers to attract quality candidates at scale.
Ledgy is a Zurich-based company founded in July 2017 by Ben Brandt, Timo Horstschaefer, and Yoko Spirig. It specializes in developing a valuation tracking platform that facilitates the management of equity capital and employee participation. The platform simplifies the overview of vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, effectively digitizing the equity management process. By providing clarity and insights into capital tables, funding rounds, and exit negotiations, Ledgy enhances the ability of entrepreneurs and shareholders to make informed decisions regarding their equity assets.
Humanoo is a digital health platform aimed at enhancing the physical and mental well-being of employees and insurance clients. The platform offers customized programs and innovative eHealth solutions in areas such as fitness, physiotherapy, yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition, helping users achieve their health goals. By providing comprehensive decentralized analysis, Humanoo enables companies and insurers to gain insights into the health of their employees or clients, facilitating measurable improvements. The team, comprised of 65 professionals from 15 countries, includes software developers, designers, marketing and sales specialists, as well as health and wellness experts such as sports scientists, nutritionists, yoga instructors, and physiotherapists. Humanoo's mission is to motivate individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve their overall productivity.
Wunderflats
Series C in 2021
Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the search and rental of furnished apartments across major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, Wunderflats connects tenants, landlords, and companies, creating a streamlined and convenient experience for renting furnished accommodations. The platform caters to various housing needs, including family homes, business apartments, and student housing, thus providing a comprehensive housing ecosystem that simplifies the renting process for clients.
Lengoo is a technology company that specializes in unlocking the potential of language data for enterprises. Its full-stack technology, HALOS, enables organizations to build and operate custom language models at scale while maintaining high standards of IT security and intellectual property protection. For over five years, Lengoo has been assisting global industry leaders, hidden champions, and scale-ups in securely adopting AI solutions. The company's language intelligence applications, such as Flow, along with a robust API, empower office workers by providing them with trusted virtual AI partners. This enhances organizational efficiency and supports ongoing growth.
Tacalyx
Seed Round in 2019
Tacalyx GmbH is an oncology company based in Berlin, Germany, dedicated to the discovery and development of Tumor Associated Carbohydrate Antigen (TACA) antibodies for cancer treatment. As a spin-off from the Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, the company leverages advanced carbohydrate synthesis technology to produce highly pure TACA structures. These structures serve as novel targets for cancer therapies, addressing the tumor-specific expression of TACAs that results from aberrant glycosylation, which is linked to cancer progression, including metastasis and immune system suppression. Tacalyx aims to develop innovative therapeutics that enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies by triggering robust anti-cancer responses through the synthesis and identification of antibodies targeting these carbohydrate antigens.
Lengoo is a technology company that specializes in unlocking the potential of language data for enterprises. Its full-stack technology, HALOS, enables organizations to build and operate custom language models at scale while maintaining high standards of IT security and intellectual property protection. For over five years, Lengoo has been assisting global industry leaders, hidden champions, and scale-ups in securely adopting AI solutions. The company's language intelligence applications, such as Flow, along with a robust API, empower office workers by providing them with trusted virtual AI partners. This enhances organizational efficiency and supports ongoing growth.
Wunderflats
Series B in 2019
Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the search and rental of furnished apartments across major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, Wunderflats connects tenants, landlords, and companies, creating a streamlined and convenient experience for renting furnished accommodations. The platform caters to various housing needs, including family homes, business apartments, and student housing, thus providing a comprehensive housing ecosystem that simplifies the renting process for clients.
CryoTherapeutics
Series B in 2019
CryoTherapeutics GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in the development of a proprietary cryotherapy system aimed at treating coronary artery disease, a major cause of heart attacks. The company focuses on demonstrating the clinical benefits and ensuring the safety and efficacy of cryoenergy in the cardiovascular system. Its novel catheter system utilizes cryo energy to treat and prevent heart attacks, offering a promising approach to addressing the challenges posed by diseased coronary arteries. Through its early-stage commercialization efforts, CryoTherapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for heart surgeons and improve patient outcomes in cardiovascular health.
HeyJobs is a talent acquisition platform that streamlines the recruitment process for employers while significantly reducing traditional hiring costs. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, HeyJobs identifies candidates that closely match job profiles and engages them through a tailored application and assessment process. The platform aims to connect skilled workers with fulfilling job opportunities, facilitating over 100,000 successful hires to date. With its focus on automation and advanced technology, HeyJobs enhances the efficiency of employee recruitment, enabling employers to attract quality candidates at scale.
Serinus
Seed Round in 2019
Serinus GmbH is a software company based in Hagen, Germany, specializing in alarm and crisis management solutions. Incorporated in 2017, the company provides a range of products including Serinus SaaS, a web-based platform for managing alarms and crises, and Serinus On-Premises, a toolkit for configuring alerts and user interfaces. Additionally, Serinus Hybrid offers a server- and cloud-based solution that integrates with existing communication infrastructures. The software supports various alarming applications, such as emergency alerts, fire and evacuation notifications, and crisis management scenarios like IT emergencies and product recalls. Serinus serves multiple sectors, including industrial, education, utilities, public facilities, and health services. The company's name reflects the historical use of canaries in mining as an early warning system for carbon monoxide, symbolizing its commitment to safety and timely alerts.
Ledgy is a Zurich-based company founded in July 2017 by Ben Brandt, Timo Horstschaefer, and Yoko Spirig. It specializes in developing a valuation tracking platform that facilitates the management of equity capital and employee participation. The platform simplifies the overview of vesting plans, phantom programs, and numbered shares, effectively digitizing the equity management process. By providing clarity and insights into capital tables, funding rounds, and exit negotiations, Ledgy enhances the ability of entrepreneurs and shareholders to make informed decisions regarding their equity assets.
iFunded operates an online real estate crowdfunding platform designed to make real estate investing accessible and straightforward for investors. The company facilitates investments in selected real estate projects, allowing both private and institutional investors to diversify their portfolios while participating alongside industry experts. Through its platform, iFunded provides transparency and continuous updates on project progress, ensuring that investors are well-informed throughout the investment process. The company collaborates with national and international building contractors and project developers to offer a diverse range of investment opportunities. Additionally, real estate developers benefit from alternative financing options and enhanced public awareness during the early stages of their projects, leveraging the marketing capabilities of the iFunded platform.
Imverse
Seed Round in 2018
Imverse is a Swiss-based 3D graphics software company established in 2017. Headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, the company specializes in deploying volumetric technology for Location Based Entertainment (LBE). Imverse offers real-time simulation and modeling tools that transform 2D images into immersive, 3D virtual environments suitable for live streaming, gaming, and remote work applications. The company's core product is a live volumetric video platform designed for enterprise use, enabling organizations to stream real-time three-dimensional holograms using depth cameras and reality capture software.
Klara operates an end-to-end patient engagement platform tailored for healthcare organizations, facilitating efficient communication between practitioners and patients. The platform allows healthcare teams to provide virtual care, collaborate internally, and automate various front-desk tasks, streamlining workflows and enhancing the patient experience throughout the care journey. Used by thousands of healthcare teams across over 40 specialties, Klara aims to improve operational efficiency and support the growth of patient volume while ensuring easy access to practices and centralized management of administrative responsibilities.
Allthings
Series A in 2018
Allthings is a company that facilitates digital communication and interaction among property users, owners, and managers. Founded in 2013, it offers a tenant management platform that streamlines communication and enhances the user experience within real estate. By bundling a variety of digital services related to life and work in buildings into a single application, Allthings helps reduce operational costs while increasing property value. The platform also integrates third-party services, creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem for real estate service providers. With offices located in Basel, Berlin, and Freiburg i. Breisgau, Allthings is positioned to support the evolving needs of the property management sector.
Haja Networks
Venture Round in 2018
Haja Networks Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2018, focused on developing foundational distributed and decentralized technologies for the future Internet. Based in Kempele, the company is primarily engaged in creating OrbitDB, a scalable and trustless peer-to-peer database, along with database protocols aimed at establishing a global data layer to promote the re-decentralization of the web. Haja Networks emphasizes open-source principles, transparency, and diversity in its operations, aiming to facilitate interoperability among structured data sources. Their technologies enable providers to monetize software products while allowing users to own and control their data effectively. The name "Haja" reflects the company's dedication to decentralization, aligning with its mission to transform the digital landscape.
Acousia Therapeutics
Series B in 2018
Acousia Therapeutics GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Tübingen, Germany, focused on developing innovative treatments for hearing loss. Established in 2012, the company specializes in identifying small molecules that can be applied locally to protect or restore hearing function. Acousia's approach centers on stimulating the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear, which are crucial for hearing. This regenerative capability is achieved by leveraging supporting cells that can replace lost hair cells. The company's therapeutic candidates aim to address hearing loss caused by various factors, such as noise exposure, ototoxic medication, and sudden deafness, and also hold potential for treating age-related hearing decline.
Humanoo is a digital health platform aimed at enhancing the physical and mental well-being of employees and insurance clients. The platform offers customized programs and innovative eHealth solutions in areas such as fitness, physiotherapy, yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition, helping users achieve their health goals. By providing comprehensive decentralized analysis, Humanoo enables companies and insurers to gain insights into the health of their employees or clients, facilitating measurable improvements. The team, comprised of 65 professionals from 15 countries, includes software developers, designers, marketing and sales specialists, as well as health and wellness experts such as sports scientists, nutritionists, yoga instructors, and physiotherapists. Humanoo's mission is to motivate individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve their overall productivity.
Wunderflats
Series A in 2017
Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform facilitating the search and rental of furnished apartments across major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, Wunderflats connects tenants, landlords, and companies, creating a streamlined and convenient experience for renting furnished accommodations. The platform caters to various housing needs, including family homes, business apartments, and student housing, thus providing a comprehensive housing ecosystem that simplifies the renting process for clients.
Blueprint Genetics
Series A in 2017
Blueprint Genetics Oy is a clinical genetics testing company based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2012. It specializes in genetic diagnostics for rare diseases using advanced Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies. The company's services cater to hospitals and research groups, offering targeted genetic tests for a wide range of hereditary conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and various inherited disorders. Blueprint Genetics aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of genetic diagnostics by utilizing innovative sequencing methods, such as its proprietary OS-Seq technology developed at Stanford University. The firm also provides customized sequencing and bioinformatics solutions, along with tailored services for researchers and diagnostics providers. As of early 2020, Blueprint Genetics operates as a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.
Allthings
Seed Round in 2017
Allthings is a company that facilitates digital communication and interaction among property users, owners, and managers. Founded in 2013, it offers a tenant management platform that streamlines communication and enhances the user experience within real estate. By bundling a variety of digital services related to life and work in buildings into a single application, Allthings helps reduce operational costs while increasing property value. The platform also integrates third-party services, creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem for real estate service providers. With offices located in Basel, Berlin, and Freiburg i. Breisgau, Allthings is positioned to support the evolving needs of the property management sector.
Ingrid Cloud
Venture Round in 2017
Ingrid Cloud AB is a Swedish company based in Stockholm that specializes in developing a cloud-based computational application for wind simulation. Established in 2014, the company offers a fully automated flow simulation service that enhances accuracy, flexibility, and cost efficiency for its users. Its platform simplifies the simulation process by automatically generating complex models from computer-aided design (CAD) geometry, allowing designers, engineers, researchers, and architects to conduct flow simulations without prior expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This accessibility empowers users to improve their design processes effectively and efficiently.
R3 Communications
Seed Round in 2017
R3 Solutions, also known as Reliable Realtime Radio Communications GmbH, was established in July 2015 as a spin-off from two prominent engineering universities. The company specializes in the research, development, production, and distribution of ultra-reliable low-latency wireless communication systems tailored for industrial applications. By enhancing commercial off-the-shelf wireless modules, R3 Solutions significantly reduces setup costs and time, allowing clients to optimize their production layouts. The company's innovative technologies also minimize the reliance on costly sensors, thereby streamlining operational efficiencies for its customers.
iFunded
Seed Round in 2016
iFunded operates an online real estate crowdfunding platform designed to make real estate investing accessible and straightforward for investors. The company facilitates investments in selected real estate projects, allowing both private and institutional investors to diversify their portfolios while participating alongside industry experts. Through its platform, iFunded provides transparency and continuous updates on project progress, ensuring that investors are well-informed throughout the investment process. The company collaborates with national and international building contractors and project developers to offer a diverse range of investment opportunities. Additionally, real estate developers benefit from alternative financing options and enhanced public awareness during the early stages of their projects, leveraging the marketing capabilities of the iFunded platform.
HAPPYCAR GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, operates as a meta-search engine for rental cars. The company allows users to compare prices and services from over 1,000 car rental companies across various countries, including Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. HAPPYCAR emphasizes transparency by showcasing detailed information about insurance packages, kilometer fees, and one-way fees, enabling customers to make informed decisions. Its user-friendly booking process is complemented by a free customer service hotline, ensuring a hassle-free experience for renters. By simplifying the rental process, HAPPYCAR aims to save customers both time and money, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing online car rental platforms in Europe. As it continues to expand, HAPPYCAR remains committed to providing competitive pricing and a comprehensive comparison of rental offers globally.
CryoTherapeutics
Series B in 2016
CryoTherapeutics GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in the development of a proprietary cryotherapy system aimed at treating coronary artery disease, a major cause of heart attacks. The company focuses on demonstrating the clinical benefits and ensuring the safety and efficacy of cryoenergy in the cardiovascular system. Its novel catheter system utilizes cryo energy to treat and prevent heart attacks, offering a promising approach to addressing the challenges posed by diseased coronary arteries. Through its early-stage commercialization efforts, CryoTherapeutics aims to enhance treatment options for heart surgeons and improve patient outcomes in cardiovascular health.
fromAtoB GmbH is a travel search engine based in Munich, Germany, that facilitates multimodal journey planning for users across Europe, North America, and internationally. Founded in 2008, the company integrates various transportation options, including trains, flights, ride shares, long-distance buses, taxis, rental cars, and public transport. Its platform allows users to compare prices, access deals, and book trips with multiple mobility providers efficiently. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, fromAtoB's journey planner collaborates with a wide range of travel partners to provide comprehensive information and secure booking options for users seeking to optimize their travel plans.
Humanoo
Seed Round in 2016
Humanoo is a digital health platform aimed at enhancing the physical and mental well-being of employees and insurance clients. The platform offers customized programs and innovative eHealth solutions in areas such as fitness, physiotherapy, yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition, helping users achieve their health goals. By providing comprehensive decentralized analysis, Humanoo enables companies and insurers to gain insights into the health of their employees or clients, facilitating measurable improvements. The team, comprised of 65 professionals from 15 countries, includes software developers, designers, marketing and sales specialists, as well as health and wellness experts such as sports scientists, nutritionists, yoga instructors, and physiotherapists. Humanoo's mission is to motivate individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle and improve their overall productivity.
HeyJobs
Seed Round in 2016
HeyJobs is a talent acquisition platform that streamlines the recruitment process for employers while significantly reducing traditional hiring costs. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, HeyJobs identifies candidates that closely match job profiles and engages them through a tailored application and assessment process. The platform aims to connect skilled workers with fulfilling job opportunities, facilitating over 100,000 successful hires to date. With its focus on automation and advanced technology, HeyJobs enhances the efficiency of employee recruitment, enabling employers to attract quality candidates at scale.
COBI GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Frankfurt, Germany, specializes in developing smart connected biking systems designed to enhance the cycling experience. The company's flagship product is a modular system that integrates various accessories into a single unit, including lighting, navigation, smartphone charging, an alarm system, a bell, and a bike computer. This innovative system connects users' bikes to their smartphones, providing intelligent assistance aimed at improving comfort, safety, and enjoyment while cycling. COBI's technology is upgradeable, allowing for hardware and software enhancements, and it supports a developer SDK for third-party applications and devices. In 2017, COBI became a subsidiary of Bosch eBike Systems, further strengthening its position in the cycling technology market.
Knip AG, founded in September 2013 by Dennis Just and Christina Kehl, is a technology company based in Zurich, with additional offices in Berlin and Belgrade. The company employs over 100 individuals and has received venture capital funding from investors in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Knip offers an innovative mobile application that serves as a comprehensive insurance manager, allowing users to track their insurance policies, premiums, and benefits in one place. The application provides features for electronic adjustments to premiums, execution of new policies, and cancellation of existing ones. Additionally, Knip conducts biannual financial reviews for its users, offering recommendations on tariffs and insurance products. The company's focus on transparency and unbiased advice is supported by a team of insurance experts who assist users with all aspects of their policies. Knip is registered with the German Chamber of Industry & Commerce and certified by the German Technical Inspection Agency.
HAPPYCAR
Seed Round in 2015
HAPPYCAR GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, operates as a meta-search engine for rental cars. The company allows users to compare prices and services from over 1,000 car rental companies across various countries, including Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. HAPPYCAR emphasizes transparency by showcasing detailed information about insurance packages, kilometer fees, and one-way fees, enabling customers to make informed decisions. Its user-friendly booking process is complemented by a free customer service hotline, ensuring a hassle-free experience for renters. By simplifying the rental process, HAPPYCAR aims to save customers both time and money, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing online car rental platforms in Europe. As it continues to expand, HAPPYCAR remains committed to providing competitive pricing and a comprehensive comparison of rental offers globally.
Kyto is a Software-as-a-Service company based in Berlin that focuses on enhancing the international online presence of small and medium enterprises. Founded in May 2013 by Dr. Martin Mittermeier and Paul Wulff, Kyto offers a proprietary platform that synchronizes company and product data with a global network of business directories, marketplaces, and search engines. This integration enables clients to optimize their lead generation and sales processes in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The platform includes features such as lead identification, geographical visibility improvement, website performance enhancement, targeted search engine marketing, and trade directory management. Kyto has garnered support from recognized investors and established a robust network of international publishing partners, including Europages and IndustryStock, to further bolster its services.
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals
Venture Round in 2015
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in the production of therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies using a unique human cell-based expression system. Founded in 2001, CEVEC has developed the CAP-GO platform, which allows for the efficient production of complex, glycosylated proteins that are challenging to express using conventional cell lines. This platform includes optimized expression vectors, serum- and animal component-free cell line generation, and stable pool generation for recombinant proteins. Additionally, CEVEC offers the CAP-GT platform, facilitating large-scale production of gene therapy vectors, including Lentiviral, Adenoviral, and AAV types. The company also provides contract manufacturing services and has established a strategic collaboration with BioLamina AB, enhancing its capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Bitbar, established in 2009 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in cloud-based mobile application testing solutions. It offers services such as automated testing on real Android and iOS devices, codeless test automation, and professional services like systems development, testing, consulting, and training. Bitbar caters to diverse industries including technology, gaming, retail, and finance, with notable clients like Facebook, Rovio, and Google. Its products include Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Enterprise, Testdroid PrivateCloud, and Testdroid Recorder, aiming to streamline software delivery and reduce testing time.
COBI GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Frankfurt, Germany, specializes in developing smart connected biking systems designed to enhance the cycling experience. The company's flagship product is a modular system that integrates various accessories into a single unit, including lighting, navigation, smartphone charging, an alarm system, a bell, and a bike computer. This innovative system connects users' bikes to their smartphones, providing intelligent assistance aimed at improving comfort, safety, and enjoyment while cycling. COBI's technology is upgradeable, allowing for hardware and software enhancements, and it supports a developer SDK for third-party applications and devices. In 2017, COBI became a subsidiary of Bosch eBike Systems, further strengthening its position in the cycling technology market.
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.
Sinopsys Surgical
Series C in 2015
Sinopsys Surgical, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing therapies for chronic sinus disease (CRS) and surgical procedures related to the lacrimal glands. Founded in 2011 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company manufactures innovative devices, including the Sinopsys Lacrimal Stent and the Lacrimal Ethmoid Access Procedure. Sinopsys Surgical aims to enhance treatment options and improve patient outcomes in the field of sinus and lacrimal surgery.
Klara operates an end-to-end patient engagement platform tailored for healthcare organizations, facilitating efficient communication between practitioners and patients. The platform allows healthcare teams to provide virtual care, collaborate internally, and automate various front-desk tasks, streamlining workflows and enhancing the patient experience throughout the care journey. Used by thousands of healthcare teams across over 40 specialties, Klara aims to improve operational efficiency and support the growth of patient volume while ensuring easy access to practices and centralized management of administrative responsibilities.
Mila
Venture Round in 2015
Mila is a digital platform and insurance brokerage that focuses on the real estate sector, providing specialized insurance products tailored for real estate professionals. Founded in September 2020, Mila aims to serve property managers, real estate agencies, and trustees by offering coverage for unpaid rent and non-occupant owners. The company seeks to establish itself as a primary insurance provider for real estate experts, facilitating access to critical insurance solutions that help mitigate financial risks associated with property management. By leveraging digital innovations, Mila simplifies the process of securing insurance, ensuring that clients can conveniently obtain the protection they need to safeguard their investments.
Chundsell Medicals
Venture Round in 2015
Chundsell Medicals AB, founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Karolinska Institutet in Solna, Sweden, specializes in developing diagnostic tests for prostate cancer. The company aims to improve early treatment decisions through its flagship product, the Prostatype® Test System. This system evaluates the aggressiveness of prostate cancer by analyzing the expression patterns of three specific embryonic stem cell genes in tumor tissue specimens. By integrating these genetic insights with established clinical parameters, Chundsell Medicals provides healthcare professionals with valuable information to predict patient outcomes, including overall and cancer-specific survival rates. The company focuses on translating cutting-edge research in prostate cancer genomics into practical solutions for clinical use.
AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH is a life science tools company based in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in Singapore and Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2010, AYOXXA specializes in developing a proprietary technology platform for multiplexed protein analysis. This platform, which utilizes In-situ Encoded Bead-based Arrays, enables users to simultaneously measure multiple protein markers associated with various health conditions, including cancer, allergies, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases. AYOXXA's innovative biochips merge biological analysis with information technology, expanding the potential applications in biomedical research. The company also offers biomarker kits to facilitate the identification and quantification of proteins and other biomolecular analytes.
Kyto
Venture Round in 2013
Kyto is a Software-as-a-Service company based in Berlin that focuses on enhancing the international online presence of small and medium enterprises. Founded in May 2013 by Dr. Martin Mittermeier and Paul Wulff, Kyto offers a proprietary platform that synchronizes company and product data with a global network of business directories, marketplaces, and search engines. This integration enables clients to optimize their lead generation and sales processes in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The platform includes features such as lead identification, geographical visibility improvement, website performance enhancement, targeted search engine marketing, and trade directory management. Kyto has garnered support from recognized investors and established a robust network of international publishing partners, including Europages and IndustryStock, to further bolster its services.
Mobiles Republic
Series B in 2013
Mobiles Republic is a digital platform specializing in news applications for smartphones and tablets, based in Bordeaux Cedex, France. The company collaborates with over 800 prominent global and regional news sources, including Associated Press, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian. Its suite of mobile applications includes News Republic®, Appy Geek™, Appy Gamer™, Sports Republic™, and GlamLife™, catering to diverse interests. Mobiles Republic's innovative technology, particularly its proprietary TagNav® system, allows for personalized news delivery based on user preferences across more than one million topics. The platform generates over 10 million page views daily by providing licensed and trusted content, and it also serves as a technology partner for mobile innovations like BlinkFeed™, enhancing user experience on devices such as the HTC One smartphones.
News Republic
Series B in 2013
News Republic, Inc. is a prominent mobile media company based in Bordeaux, France, with additional operations in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing a news application that aggregates news, articles, videos, and photos from a diverse range of global media partners. Its award-winning apps, including News Republic, AppyGeek, and AppyGamer, are accessible across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows 8, and Tizen, and are available in six languages. News Republic aims to transform the way individuals consume news by utilizing a proprietary semantic engine that delivers real-time, personalized news flows. The company has rapidly expanded its reach and maintains strong partnerships with over 1,000 leading publishers and media brands, as well as collaborations with hardware manufacturers and mobile network operators worldwide.
Toroleo
Venture Round in 2013
Toroleo is a Berlin-based company established in May 2012 by Manuel Hinz, specializing in price and product comparison for the automotive sector. The platform enables users to compare prices for a wide range of automotive products, including vehicle parts, accessories, tires, rims, and auto insurance, from various retailers. In addition to facilitating product comparisons, Toroleo also offers services for comparing car rental options. The platform serves as a valuable marketing channel for businesses within the automotive industry, connecting consumers with the best available offers and retailers.
Roombeats
Seed Round in 2013
Roombeats turns every image into an interactive display window. For publishers and bloggers, it offers Affiliate Marketing with Pictures; readers who discover a product image are now able to learn more about this item and are given a link so that they can buy it. Roombeats provides manufacturers with a complete solution to Image Content Marketing by linking images to relevant product and brand information and then distributing this throughout the Web. This increases brand presence online and directs interested customers straight to an online shop. Manufacturers receive real time reporting on the performance of their product images online. This Berlin startup was founded in 2012 by Markus Berger-de Léon, formerly CEO of Jamba, MyHammer and StudiVZ, and Florian Beba, the onetime Head of User Experience with Zalando.
Zimory
Venture Round in 2013
Zimory GmbH, established in 2007, specializes in providing carrier-grade cloud infrastructure management software. Headquartered in Berlin with development centers in Erfurt, Germany, and Minsk, Belarus, the company simplifies and automates the creation, launch, and management of diverse cloud environments for service providers, enterprises, and cloud brokers. Zimory's software enables efficient resource allocation, facilitates cloud marketplaces, and handles settlement processes between buyers and sellers. It also offers consulting services and supports global telecommunications carriers and governments. As of September 2016, the company was in liquidation.
Shopgate GmbH is a mobile commerce platform based in Butzbach, Germany, with additional offices in Frankfurt, Magdeburg, and Austin, Texas. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in providing mobile shopping solutions that enable online retailers to create, maintain, and optimize native applications and mobile websites for various devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphones and tablets. Shopgate's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform supports over 12,000 merchants, helping them enhance mobile sales and improve customer experiences through seamless integration with more than 60 popular shopping carts and partnerships with leading mobile payment companies. The company emphasizes innovation and customer satisfaction, driven by a dedicated team of professionals committed to transforming the mobile commerce landscape.
Chundsell Medicals
Venture Round in 2013
Chundsell Medicals AB, founded in 2007 as a spin-off from Karolinska Institutet in Solna, Sweden, specializes in developing diagnostic tests for prostate cancer. The company aims to improve early treatment decisions through its flagship product, the Prostatype® Test System. This system evaluates the aggressiveness of prostate cancer by analyzing the expression patterns of three specific embryonic stem cell genes in tumor tissue specimens. By integrating these genetic insights with established clinical parameters, Chundsell Medicals provides healthcare professionals with valuable information to predict patient outcomes, including overall and cancer-specific survival rates. The company focuses on translating cutting-edge research in prostate cancer genomics into practical solutions for clinical use.
Bitbar
Venture Round in 2013
Bitbar, established in 2009 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in cloud-based mobile application testing solutions. It offers services such as automated testing on real Android and iOS devices, codeless test automation, and professional services like systems development, testing, consulting, and training. Bitbar caters to diverse industries including technology, gaming, retail, and finance, with notable clients like Facebook, Rovio, and Google. Its products include Testdroid Cloud, Testdroid Enterprise, Testdroid PrivateCloud, and Testdroid Recorder, aiming to streamline software delivery and reduce testing time.
Kigo is a global technology company specializing in vacation rental software solutions. Headquartered across the US, Spain, and Thailand, Kigo offers innovative tools tailored for vacation rental professionals. Their cloud-based platform provides reservation systems, SEO-friendly websites with customizable templates, integrated calendar and booking systems, and channel manager solutions to help streamline operations and boost bookings. With an international team boasting diverse backgrounds in software development, business, programming, political science, and sales, Kigo caters to the unique needs of vacation rental managers worldwide.
Sirion Biotech
Venture Round in 2013
Sirion Biotech is a prominent company specializing in viral vector technology, which is essential for innovative therapeutics and gene modification in mammalian cells. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in providing various viral vectors, including adenovirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV), and lentivirus, available in rapid turnaround times. Sirion's technology enables researchers to deliver genetic material into cells effectively, facilitating advancements in gene therapy and the development of new drug compounds. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, from particle production to virus-driven cell modeling, meeting the demands for preclinical, clinical, and animal testing. With a global presence in Munich, Tokyo, New Hampshire, and Tel Aviv, Sirion has successfully completed over 500 projects for both academic and industrial clients, demonstrating an annual growth rate of 70%. The business model includes flexible commercial arrangements, such as fee-for-service and licensing agreements, as the company continues to seek opportunities for further growth and technological advancement.
Iconicfuture
Series B in 2013
Iconicfuture GmbH, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in brand licensing solutions tailored for game and digital application developers. The company operates a proprietary digital brand licensing platform known as Launchpad, which streamlines the licensing process by utilizing a unique matchmaking algorithm to connect developers with suitable brands. This platform facilitates the integration of branded content, such as virtual items and downloadable content, enhancing user engagement, retention, and monetization in games and applications. Iconicfuture also offers comprehensive services including intellectual property integration strategies, brand engagement campaigns, and consulting on pricing and business models. With a vast network of licensors, the company has successfully sold millions of branded items, significantly boosting downloads and user interaction across various platforms. The team comprises experienced professionals from diverse fields such as development, gaming, business, and licensing, ensuring effective execution of its services. Iconicfuture also has offices and representatives in London, New York, and Washington D.C., further extending its reach in the global market.
Cube Biotech
Series A in 2012
Cube Biotech specializes in innovative products and solutions for membrane protein research, which is critical for pharmaceutical development. The company operates on a dual business model comprising a service unit focused on the structural analysis of membrane proteins and a product unit that generates consistent revenue. Membrane proteins are vital in the study of various diseases and are key targets in drug discovery, yet their structural analysis remains a significant challenge. Cube Biotech offers a comprehensive range of products, including nanodiscs, purification resins, magnetic beads, protein purification matrices, cell-free lysates, and ultrapure detergents, which facilitate access to essential membrane protein structure information. The company's unique technology positions it advantageously within the market, providing valuable services and products to customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors, as well as academia. With over 40 years of combined experience in membrane protein expression, purification, and crystallization, Cube Biotech is well-equipped to advance research in this crucial area, highlighted by the recognition of membrane protein research with the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Purmeo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in the online retail of customized vitamin packages. Founded in 2011, it focuses on providing personalized vitamin and supplement mixes tailored to individual needs. By utilizing an online test designed by nutrition experts, Purmeo aims to curate specific vitamin combinations for its customers, which are then conveniently delivered to their doorsteps.
Netbiscuits
Venture Round in 2012
Netbiscuits GmbH is a prominent provider of mobile analytics and device detection solutions, enabling web developers to tailor and enhance their websites for various devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Germany, the company offers a suite of products including Visitor ID for cross-device marketing, an enterprise-grade Device Detection solution, and comprehensive analytics tools that track content performance across multiple platforms such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Netbiscuits maintains an extensive device library, recognized for its accuracy, containing detailed profiles of over 7,300 devices, 157 operating systems, and 343 web browsers. This technology employs both server-side and client-side detection to deliver contextual insights, such as visitor location and connection speed, thereby facilitating the creation of optimized mobile experiences. The company serves notable global brands, helping them to enhance customer engagement and improve conversion rates across their digital platforms.
Hojoki is a team collaboration application that integrates various cloud services to streamline workflow and communication. It enables users to consolidate notifications from multiple platforms, allowing for real-time discussion and updates related to ongoing projects. The application supports a wide range of cloud tools, including Google Docs, Dropbox, Evernote, and GitHub, among others. By bringing together these disparate applications, Hojoki enhances productivity and facilitates seamless teamwork.
News Republic
Series A in 2012
News Republic, Inc. is a prominent mobile media company based in Bordeaux, France, with additional operations in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing a news application that aggregates news, articles, videos, and photos from a diverse range of global media partners. Its award-winning apps, including News Republic, AppyGeek, and AppyGamer, are accessible across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows 8, and Tizen, and are available in six languages. News Republic aims to transform the way individuals consume news by utilizing a proprietary semantic engine that delivers real-time, personalized news flows. The company has rapidly expanded its reach and maintains strong partnerships with over 1,000 leading publishers and media brands, as well as collaborations with hardware manufacturers and mobile network operators worldwide.
Mobiles Republic
Series A in 2012
Mobiles Republic is a digital platform specializing in news applications for smartphones and tablets, based in Bordeaux Cedex, France. The company collaborates with over 800 prominent global and regional news sources, including Associated Press, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian. Its suite of mobile applications includes News Republic®, Appy Geek™, Appy Gamer™, Sports Republic™, and GlamLife™, catering to diverse interests. Mobiles Republic's innovative technology, particularly its proprietary TagNav® system, allows for personalized news delivery based on user preferences across more than one million topics. The platform generates over 10 million page views daily by providing licensed and trusted content, and it also serves as a technology partner for mobile innovations like BlinkFeed™, enhancing user experience on devices such as the HTC One smartphones.
Insiteo
Venture Round in 2011
Insiteo SAS, established in 2009, specializes in indoor location services for smartphones. Headquartered in Colomiers, France, with offices in Paris, Amsterdam, and London, the company develops high-accuracy indoor positioning networks compatible with most mobile platforms. Insiteo's system leverages WiFi and iGPS signals to determine users' locations within one meter accuracy. Its location-based services include wayfinding, geotargeted promotions, mobile concierge, data mining, and security solutions, serving diverse end-markets such as exhibitions, shopping malls, retailers, airports, and industrial sites.
cloudControl
Series A in 2011
cloudControl offers a developer cloud platform that enables users to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. The platform provides agile deployment capabilities and a robust autoscaling infrastructure, allowing developers to manage resources effectively. It operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model, utilizing Amazon's European datacenters to ensure reliable service. Additionally, cloudControl features an add-on marketplace that offers a variety of third-party cloud services, which can be easily integrated into applications. This combination of resources and tools helps developers accelerate their projects from initial concept to final product, enhancing productivity and innovation in application development.
Sividon Diagnostics
Private Equity Round in 2011
Sividon Diagnostics GmbH is a specialized diagnostics company based in Cologne, Germany, focused on the development of treatment-related diagnostic tests, particularly in the field of oncology. Founded in 2011, Sividon emerged from a management buyout of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, with a mission to enhance the quality of companion diagnostics. The company’s product portfolio includes the ImmunoPredict biomarker test and the EndoPredict RNA expression test, which evaluates the aggressiveness of breast cancer by analyzing 12 genes at a molecular level. Sividon is driven by a team of experienced scientists and managers dedicated to improving individualized, evidence-based diagnosis in cancer treatment, supported by a network of international experts and extensive rights to technology developed since 2004. As a subsidiary of Myriad Services GmbH, Sividon aims to advance treatment decisions in oncology, particularly for breast cancer.
Zadego
Venture Round in 2011
Zadego offers booking solutions for the tourism industry.
Shopgate GmbH is a mobile commerce platform based in Butzbach, Germany, with additional offices in Frankfurt, Magdeburg, and Austin, Texas. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in providing mobile shopping solutions that enable online retailers to create, maintain, and optimize native applications and mobile websites for various devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphones and tablets. Shopgate's software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform supports over 12,000 merchants, helping them enhance mobile sales and improve customer experiences through seamless integration with more than 60 popular shopping carts and partnerships with leading mobile payment companies. The company emphasizes innovation and customer satisfaction, driven by a dedicated team of professionals committed to transforming the mobile commerce landscape.
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals
Venture Round in 2011
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in the production of therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies using a unique human cell-based expression system. Founded in 2001, CEVEC has developed the CAP-GO platform, which allows for the efficient production of complex, glycosylated proteins that are challenging to express using conventional cell lines. This platform includes optimized expression vectors, serum- and animal component-free cell line generation, and stable pool generation for recombinant proteins. Additionally, CEVEC offers the CAP-GT platform, facilitating large-scale production of gene therapy vectors, including Lentiviral, Adenoviral, and AAV types. The company also provides contract manufacturing services and has established a strategic collaboration with BioLamina AB, enhancing its capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Sirion Biotech
Venture Round in 2011
Sirion Biotech is a prominent company specializing in viral vector technology, which is essential for innovative therapeutics and gene modification in mammalian cells. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a leader in providing various viral vectors, including adenovirus, adeno-associated virus (AAV), and lentivirus, available in rapid turnaround times. Sirion's technology enables researchers to deliver genetic material into cells effectively, facilitating advancements in gene therapy and the development of new drug compounds. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, from particle production to virus-driven cell modeling, meeting the demands for preclinical, clinical, and animal testing. With a global presence in Munich, Tokyo, New Hampshire, and Tel Aviv, Sirion has successfully completed over 500 projects for both academic and industrial clients, demonstrating an annual growth rate of 70%. The business model includes flexible commercial arrangements, such as fee-for-service and licensing agreements, as the company continues to seek opportunities for further growth and technological advancement.
stylefruits
Series C in 2011
stylefruits GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a style advice platform focused on fashion and home design. Founded in 2008, the platform enables users to create personalized outfits and home styles by combining items from a vast selection of fashionable clothing, accessories, and interior design products sourced from various online partner shops. With an intuitive design tool, users can easily compile and share their creations on social media, while also discussing and evaluating styles with others before making purchases. The platform boasts over 10 million monthly visits and around 2 million app downloads, serving customers in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, and Poland. stylefruits emphasizes genuine recommendations, particularly catering to women, and provides access to more than a thousand select brands worldwide. Through its innovative blend of online shopping and social media features, stylefruits aims to enhance the shopping experience by offering a broader range of items than typically available elsewhere. The company employs a diverse team of over 120 professionals.
Netbiscuits
Series B in 2011
Netbiscuits GmbH is a prominent provider of mobile analytics and device detection solutions, enabling web developers to tailor and enhance their websites for various devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Germany, the company offers a suite of products including Visitor ID for cross-device marketing, an enterprise-grade Device Detection solution, and comprehensive analytics tools that track content performance across multiple platforms such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Netbiscuits maintains an extensive device library, recognized for its accuracy, containing detailed profiles of over 7,300 devices, 157 operating systems, and 343 web browsers. This technology employs both server-side and client-side detection to deliver contextual insights, such as visitor location and connection speed, thereby facilitating the creation of optimized mobile experiences. The company serves notable global brands, helping them to enhance customer engagement and improve conversion rates across their digital platforms.
Tellja, founded in Frankfurt, Germany in 2009 under the name Pelvit, specializes in digital recommendation marketing services. The company's core offering is a platform designed to assist online businesses in focusing on referral-based promotions for products and services. This platform facilitates back-end tracking and rewards systems, incentivizing customers to refer new business through offers and rewards, thereby driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and profitability for its clients.
Zimory
Venture Round in 2010
Zimory GmbH, established in 2007, specializes in providing carrier-grade cloud infrastructure management software. Headquartered in Berlin with development centers in Erfurt, Germany, and Minsk, Belarus, the company simplifies and automates the creation, launch, and management of diverse cloud environments for service providers, enterprises, and cloud brokers. Zimory's software enables efficient resource allocation, facilitates cloud marketplaces, and handles settlement processes between buyers and sellers. It also offers consulting services and supports global telecommunications carriers and governments. As of September 2016, the company was in liquidation.
Phenex Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2010
Phenex Pharmaceuticals AG is a privately held drug discovery and development company based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with additional facilities in Heidelberg. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in small-molecule drug discovery, focusing on liver diseases, intestinal diseases, and cancer. Its research includes developing retinoid-acid receptor-related orphan receptor gamma t (RORγt) inverse agonists for autoimmune diseases and farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonists for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Phenex aims to identify novel molecular mechanisms and develop innovative therapeutics, having already translated two such mechanisms into proprietary small molecules.
JOIZ is a Swiss company founded in 2009, specializing in the production of interactive cross-media entertainment programs aimed at audiences aged 15 to 29. Based in Zurich, the company provides a platform that integrates mobile, web, and internet content to deliver engaging social media experiences. This synchronization allows JOIZ to effectively reach a broad audience and facilitate advertising campaigns tailored to the preferences of teenagers, ensuring that they can access their desired online content seamlessly.
Caprotec Bioanalytics
Series B in 2010
Caprotec Bioanalytics is a biotechnology company that has developed proprietary Capture Compound Mass Spectrometry (CCMS) technology aimed at simplifying the analysis of protein mixtures. Utilizing small, multifunctional molecules known as Capture Compounds, the technology allows for targeted capture and isolation of proteins based on their functionality. This approach enables the direct analysis of specific target proteins in complex biological samples, significantly improving upon traditional shotgun methods. Caprotec's innovative solution addresses a crucial need within the proteomics field, facilitating enhanced research and understanding of protein interactions and their role in various biological processes.
stylefruits
Series B in 2010
stylefruits GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a style advice platform focused on fashion and home design. Founded in 2008, the platform enables users to create personalized outfits and home styles by combining items from a vast selection of fashionable clothing, accessories, and interior design products sourced from various online partner shops. With an intuitive design tool, users can easily compile and share their creations on social media, while also discussing and evaluating styles with others before making purchases. The platform boasts over 10 million monthly visits and around 2 million app downloads, serving customers in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, and Poland. stylefruits emphasizes genuine recommendations, particularly catering to women, and provides access to more than a thousand select brands worldwide. Through its innovative blend of online shopping and social media features, stylefruits aims to enhance the shopping experience by offering a broader range of items than typically available elsewhere. The company employs a diverse team of over 120 professionals.
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2010
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in the production of therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies using a unique human cell-based expression system. Founded in 2001, CEVEC has developed the CAP-GO platform, which allows for the efficient production of complex, glycosylated proteins that are challenging to express using conventional cell lines. This platform includes optimized expression vectors, serum- and animal component-free cell line generation, and stable pool generation for recombinant proteins. Additionally, CEVEC offers the CAP-GT platform, facilitating large-scale production of gene therapy vectors, including Lentiviral, Adenoviral, and AAV types. The company also provides contract manufacturing services and has established a strategic collaboration with BioLamina AB, enhancing its capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2009
CEVEC Pharmaceuticals GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in the production of therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibodies using a unique human cell-based expression system. Founded in 2001, CEVEC has developed the CAP-GO platform, which allows for the efficient production of complex, glycosylated proteins that are challenging to express using conventional cell lines. This platform includes optimized expression vectors, serum- and animal component-free cell line generation, and stable pool generation for recombinant proteins. Additionally, CEVEC offers the CAP-GT platform, facilitating large-scale production of gene therapy vectors, including Lentiviral, Adenoviral, and AAV types. The company also provides contract manufacturing services and has established a strategic collaboration with BioLamina AB, enhancing its capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
aka-aki
Venture Round in 2009
Aka Aki is a Germany-based mobile social networking platform designed to facilitate connections among users in real-time as they go about their daily activities. The platform offers two versions: a standard web version and a mobile version that leverages Bluetooth, GPS, and WiFi technology. The mobile version allows users to discover and connect with nearby individuals by sending alerts to their devices when others are in proximity, enabling the viewing of profiles and potential interactions. This feature is particularly effective for meeting new people with shared interests or reconnecting with friends unexpectedly encountered in various locations such as grocery stores or social gatherings. While the platform provides innovative connectivity options, the use of Bluetooth-sensing capabilities raises concerns regarding security, including the risks of open connection attacks and unsolicited interactions.
Tellja, founded in Frankfurt, Germany in 2009 under the name Pelvit, specializes in digital recommendation marketing services. The company's core offering is a platform designed to assist online businesses in focusing on referral-based promotions for products and services. This platform facilitates back-end tracking and rewards systems, incentivizing customers to refer new business through offers and rewards, thereby driving revenue growth, customer acquisition, and profitability for its clients.
News Republic
Seed Round in 2009
News Republic, Inc. is a prominent mobile media company based in Bordeaux, France, with additional operations in San Francisco. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing a news application that aggregates news, articles, videos, and photos from a diverse range of global media partners. Its award-winning apps, including News Republic, AppyGeek, and AppyGamer, are accessible across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows 8, and Tizen, and are available in six languages. News Republic aims to transform the way individuals consume news by utilizing a proprietary semantic engine that delivers real-time, personalized news flows. The company has rapidly expanded its reach and maintains strong partnerships with over 1,000 leading publishers and media brands, as well as collaborations with hardware manufacturers and mobile network operators worldwide.
stylefruits
Series A in 2008
stylefruits GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a style advice platform focused on fashion and home design. Founded in 2008, the platform enables users to create personalized outfits and home styles by combining items from a vast selection of fashionable clothing, accessories, and interior design products sourced from various online partner shops. With an intuitive design tool, users can easily compile and share their creations on social media, while also discussing and evaluating styles with others before making purchases. The platform boasts over 10 million monthly visits and around 2 million app downloads, serving customers in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, and Poland. stylefruits emphasizes genuine recommendations, particularly catering to women, and provides access to more than a thousand select brands worldwide. Through its innovative blend of online shopping and social media features, stylefruits aims to enhance the shopping experience by offering a broader range of items than typically available elsewhere. The company employs a diverse team of over 120 professionals.
Phenex Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2008
Phenex Pharmaceuticals AG is a privately held drug discovery and development company based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with additional facilities in Heidelberg. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in small-molecule drug discovery, focusing on liver diseases, intestinal diseases, and cancer. Its research includes developing retinoid-acid receptor-related orphan receptor gamma t (RORγt) inverse agonists for autoimmune diseases and farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonists for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Phenex aims to identify novel molecular mechanisms and develop innovative therapeutics, having already translated two such mechanisms into proprietary small molecules.
video intelligence by Outbrain
Series A in 2008
Video intelligence refers to a contextual video platform that facilitates connections among publishers, content creators, and brands through video storytelling. This platform employs machine learning to analyze and match videos with relevant page content, enhancing user engagement. By providing publishers with tailored video content, it encourages users to spend more time on their websites. Additionally, it offers content creators new distribution opportunities while enabling advertisers to target attentive audiences effectively. The platform serves a significant number of web publishers and video creators, delivering millions of contextual video stories daily.
First1 Networks
Venture Round in 2008
First1 Networks GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing interactive live game shows on the Internet. The company focuses on creating engaging and entertaining experiences for users through its innovative gaming platform. By leveraging technology, First1 Networks aims to enhance audience participation and interaction, positioning itself as a notable player in the online entertainment industry.
Caprotec Bioanalytics
Series B in 2008
Caprotec Bioanalytics is a biotechnology company that has developed proprietary Capture Compound Mass Spectrometry (CCMS) technology aimed at simplifying the analysis of protein mixtures. Utilizing small, multifunctional molecules known as Capture Compounds, the technology allows for targeted capture and isolation of proteins based on their functionality. This approach enables the direct analysis of specific target proteins in complex biological samples, significantly improving upon traditional shotgun methods. Caprotec's innovative solution addresses a crucial need within the proteomics field, facilitating enhanced research and understanding of protein interactions and their role in various biological processes.
Doodle is an online scheduling service that simplifies the process of organizing meetings and events, catering to both personal and professional needs. The platform allows users to easily find suitable dates and times for group gatherings, such as board meetings, social events, and customer appointments, without requiring registration from participants. Doodle's smart assistant streamlines scheduling by automatically syncing appointments based on user preferences, thereby saving time and effort for millions of people worldwide. With its user-friendly interface, Doodle makes it easier for individuals and businesses to connect and collaborate effectively.
Netbiscuits
Series A in 2007
Netbiscuits GmbH is a prominent provider of mobile analytics and device detection solutions, enabling web developers to tailor and enhance their websites for various devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Kaiserslautern, Germany, the company offers a suite of products including Visitor ID for cross-device marketing, an enterprise-grade Device Detection solution, and comprehensive analytics tools that track content performance across multiple platforms such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Netbiscuits maintains an extensive device library, recognized for its accuracy, containing detailed profiles of over 7,300 devices, 157 operating systems, and 343 web browsers. This technology employs both server-side and client-side detection to deliver contextual insights, such as visitor location and connection speed, thereby facilitating the creation of optimized mobile experiences. The company serves notable global brands, helping them to enhance customer engagement and improve conversion rates across their digital platforms.
WiredMinds
Venture Round in 2006
WiredMinds is a leading provider of online lead generation software, established in 2002. The company's flagship product, Lead Lab Sales, specializes in generating B2B sales leads by identifying visitors to corporate websites and automatically retrieving their company and contact information. This system assesses the potential of each visitor as a prospective customer and integrates seamlessly with existing CRM systems, facilitating the efficient transfer of new leads. Additionally, the software automates subsequent actions, such as notifying sales personnel or enrolling leads in newsletters. As businesses increasingly recognize the value of their websites as tools for customer acquisition, WiredMinds capitalizes on this trend by offering a scalable sales automation solution. The company has attracted a robust client base, including prominent organizations such as Heise Zeitschriften Verlag, Motorpresse, Osram, and Porsche, solidifying its position as a market leader in automatic lead generation for enterprise customers.
Alrise Biosystems
Venture Round in 2005
Alrise Biosystems specializes in the development of controlled release depot formulations for protein, peptide, and small molecule drugs. The company employs patented drug delivery technology to encapsulate hydrophilic and hydrophobic drug substances within biodegradable polymeric nano or micro particles. This innovative approach allows Alrise to create long-acting injectable depot products designed for controlled release, offering enhanced treatment options for patients while minimizing associated risks. By providing a versatile platform for product development, Alrise aims to cater to the growing needs of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and generics companies, ultimately striving to broaden the application of its encapsulation technology to benefit patients worldwide.
Jaron Direct
Series A in 2004
Jaron Direct is an online marketing agency.