Creathor Ventures

Creathor Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2003 and based in Bad Homburg, Germany, with an additional office in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm specializes in investing in technology-oriented and life sciences companies at various stages, from seed phase to growth capital. Creathor Ventures focuses on sectors such as Machine Intelligence, Industry 4.0, digital health, diagnostics, devices, and drug development, emphasizing the automation of industry and business as well as the digitalization of healthcare. The firm primarily invests in companies based in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe, with initial investment sizes ranging from €0.5 million to €2.5 million. Creathor Ventures often takes on a lead investor role and actively participates in follow-on funding while holding advisory board positions. The firm has extensive experience, having financed over 200 companies and successfully exited more than 20 through IPOs or trade sales.

Qasim Abbas

Principal

Cedric Kohler

Managing Partner

Gert Kohler

Founder and Chairman

Karlheinz Schmelig

Managing Partner

92 past transactions

HeyJobs

Series B in 2022
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

Series A in 2021
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

Series B in 2021
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

Series B in 2021
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

Series A in 2019
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

Series A in 2019
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

Seed Round in 2018
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

Series A in 2018
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 3D graphics software company headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, specializing in volumetric technology for location-based entertainment and enterprise applications. Founded in 2017, the company provides real-time simulation and modeling tools that transform 2D images into immersive 3D virtual environments suitable for live streaming, gaming, and remote collaboration. Its platform leverages depth cameras and reality capture software to enable the streaming of real-time three-dimensional holograms, fostering deeper personal connections and enhancing communication and content creation for various organizations. As a subsidiary of Imverse SA, Imverse aims to innovate the way users engage with digital content through advanced volumetric video solutions.

Klara

Series A in 2018
Klara’s end-to-end patient engagement platform enables healthcare organizations to easily communicate with patients, provide virtual care, collaborate as a team, and automate many front-desk tasks. Thousands of healthcare teams across more than 40 specialties use Klara to make their workflows more efficient, deliver an exceptional patient experience across the entire care journey, and grow their patient volume.

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

Series A in 2018
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
Reliable Realtime Radio Communications GmbH (R3Coms) was founded in July 2015 as a spin-off from two leading engineering universities with the focus on research and development, production and sales/distribution of ultra-reliable low-latency wireless communication systems and solutions.

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

Series A in 2016
HAPPYCAR GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates as a meta-search engine for rental cars, allowing users to compare prices and services across various car rental companies. The platform offers transparency by displaying essential details such as insurance packages, kilometer fees, and one-way fees, facilitating an informed booking process. HAPPYCAR serves customers in Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, focusing on delivering a user-friendly experience supported by a dedicated customer service hotline. By aggregating offers from over 1,000 car rental providers, HAPPYCAR aims to save customers time and money while ensuring they find the best prices for rental cars. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing online car rental businesses in Europe, with ongoing plans for expansion into more markets.

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

Series A in 2016
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

Series A in 2016
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

Series B in 2015
Knip AG, founded in September 2013 by Dennis Just and Christina Kehl, operates as an innovative insurance management company with offices in Zurich, Berlin, and Belgrade. The firm has grown significantly, employing over 100 staff members and receiving funding from venture capitalists across the U.S., Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Knip's primary offering is its mobile application, which allows users to manage all their insurance policies, premiums, and benefits in one place. The app facilitates tasks such as adjusting premiums, executing new policies, and canceling existing ones. Additionally, Knip provides users with biannual financial reviews to help them identify suitable tariffs and products. With a focus on transparency and unbiased advice, the company's insurance experts are available to assist users in navigating their insurance needs effectively. 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 based in Hamburg, Germany, operates as a meta-search engine for rental cars, allowing users to compare prices and services across various car rental companies. The platform offers transparency by displaying essential details such as insurance packages, kilometer fees, and one-way fees, facilitating an informed booking process. HAPPYCAR serves customers in Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, focusing on delivering a user-friendly experience supported by a dedicated customer service hotline. By aggregating offers from over 1,000 car rental providers, HAPPYCAR aims to save customers time and money while ensuring they find the best prices for rental cars. The company is recognized as one of the fastest-growing online car rental businesses in Europe, with ongoing plans for expansion into more markets.

Kyto

Seed Round in 2015
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

Series A in 2015
Bitbar is a technology and service company based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in automated software build and test environments for mobile app and game developers. Its product offerings include Testdroid Cloud, an online service for testing applications on real Android and iOS devices; Testdroid Enterprise, an in-house solution for managing automated testing across multiple devices; Testdroid PrivateCloud, a cloud-based service that provides access to real devices for app development and testing; and Testdroid Recorder, a tool that records user actions and generates reusable test cases. Bitbar's solutions aim to optimize continuous software delivery and enhance the software development lifecycle through automation, significantly reducing testing time and costs. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including gaming, technology, e-commerce, and social media, with notable clients such as Facebook, Rovio, Avast, Google, and eBay.

COBI

Seed Round in 2015
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

Series A in 2015
Memorado is a Berlin-based company that focuses on brain training through a mobile application designed to enhance cognitive abilities. By offering neuroscience-based games, the platform provides users with personalized workouts aimed at improving essential skills such as memory, concentration, and problem-solving. Since its inception, Memorado has attracted significant funding and currently serves over 4 million members across 229 countries and 25 languages. The company also launched the Global Cognition Initiative, an open-source research collaboration that connects its in-house scientists with global researchers and educators to advance the understanding of cognition. Through its innovative approach, Memorado seeks to redefine mental performance and improve the quality of life for individuals worldwide.

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

Seed Round in 2015
Klara’s end-to-end patient engagement platform enables healthcare organizations to easily communicate with patients, provide virtual care, collaborate as a team, and automate many front-desk tasks. Thousands of healthcare teams across more than 40 specialties use Klara to make their workflows more efficient, deliver an exceptional patient experience across the entire care journey, and grow their patient volume.

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

Series B in 2014
AYOXXA is a biotech company commercializing innovative technology developed at the National University of Singapore (NUS). AYOXXA’s patented technology platform is producing a new generation of biochips – merging biology with IT. This allows the biochip to accumulate large numbers of applications – measuring multiple protein markers for cancer, allergies, cardiovascular and infectious diseases – in a single test.

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 an online resource that offers news applications and services on smartphones and tablets. It partners with more than 800 top global and regional news sources ranging from Associated Press, The Huffington Post, Elle, Al Jazeera, The Financial Times and The Guardian, to AOL and CBS Interactive. The company’s popular mobile apps are News Republic®, Appy Geek™, Appy Gamer™, Sports Republic™ and GlamLife™. In addition to its apps, the company is also dedicated to mobile technology innovation. Its proprietary multilingual and localization smart search technology, TagNav®, delivers news personalized to a user’s specific tastes and needs based on more than 1,000,000 topics. Mobiles Republic is also the technology partner powering such mobile ecosystem innovations as BlinkFeed™, the breakthrough content user-interface on HTC One smartphones. Mobiles Republic, headquartered in Bordeaux Cedex, France.

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 specializes in carrier-grade cloud infrastructure management software tailored for cloud service providers, enterprises, and cloud brokers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Berlin, the company offers an intelligent Cloud Suite that simplifies, automates, and accelerates the creation, launch, and management of various cloud environments, including public, private, virtual private, and hybrid setups. Zimory's software enables the development of cloud marketplaces for enterprise services, applications, and infrastructure, allowing users to effectively leverage cloud computing's power and flexibility. Additionally, the company provides consulting, technical support services, and cloud management installations, serving global telecommunications carriers and government entities. Zimory has development centers in Erfurt, Germany, and Minsk, Belarus, as well as a subsidiary office in New York City. As of September 2016, Zimory GmbH is in liquidation.

Shopgate

Series B in 2013
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 is a technology and service company based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in automated software build and test environments for mobile app and game developers. Its product offerings include Testdroid Cloud, an online service for testing applications on real Android and iOS devices; Testdroid Enterprise, an in-house solution for managing automated testing across multiple devices; Testdroid PrivateCloud, a cloud-based service that provides access to real devices for app development and testing; and Testdroid Recorder, a tool that records user actions and generates reusable test cases. Bitbar's solutions aim to optimize continuous software delivery and enhance the software development lifecycle through automation, significantly reducing testing time and costs. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including gaming, technology, e-commerce, and social media, with notable clients such as Facebook, Rovio, Avast, Google, and eBay.

Kigo

Series A in 2013
Kigo is a startup specializing in vacation rental software and channel management solutions tailored for vacation rental managers. The company offers a cloud-based platform that includes features such as reservation systems, accounting, scheduling, and website management, allowing property managers to efficiently handle multiple bookings across various channels. Kigo's services also include the development of SEO-friendly websites, available in both templates and custom designs, which are fully integrated with booking systems. With a presence in the United States, Spain, and Thailand, Kigo boasts an international team with diverse expertise in software development, programming, and sales, aiming to enhance the booking capabilities of vacation rental professionals.

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

Seed Round in 2012
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

Series A in 2012
Hojoki makes all your cloud apps work as one. It sends push notifications and lets you discuss your work as it happens. Works with Google Docs & Drive, Google Calendar, Dropbox, Evernote, Box, Highrise, CloudApp, Delicious, Google Reader, Google Contacts, Basecamp, Twitter, Zendesk, Mendeley, Pivotal Tracker, GitHub, Ta-Da List, Salesforce Chatter, Yammer and Beanstalk.

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 an online resource that offers news applications and services on smartphones and tablets. It partners with more than 800 top global and regional news sources ranging from Associated Press, The Huffington Post, Elle, Al Jazeera, The Financial Times and The Guardian, to AOL and CBS Interactive. The company’s popular mobile apps are News Republic®, Appy Geek™, Appy Gamer™, Sports Republic™ and GlamLife™. In addition to its apps, the company is also dedicated to mobile technology innovation. Its proprietary multilingual and localization smart search technology, TagNav®, delivers news personalized to a user’s specific tastes and needs based on more than 1,000,000 topics. Mobiles Republic is also the technology partner powering such mobile ecosystem innovations as BlinkFeed™, the breakthrough content user-interface on HTC One smartphones. Mobiles Republic, headquartered in Bordeaux Cedex, France.

Insiteo

Venture Round in 2011
INSITEO is the world's only provider of high-accuracy indoor positioning networks and multidisciplinary location based solutions compatible with most mobile platforms. Our positioning system works on the back of both WiFi and disruptive iGPS signals to determine people's exact location with an accuracy under one metre at best. Our location based services offer numerous benefits, e.g.: wayfinding (of points of interest, people, parking spot), commercial (geotargeted promotions, mobile concierge), datamining and security. We serve multiple end-markets: exhibitions, shopping malls, retailers, airport, industrial sites, museums and others.

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

Series A in 2011
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

Series B in 2011
Tellja provides digital recommendation marketing services. It began operation in 2009 as Pelvit, with its headquarters in Frankfurt in Germany.

Zimory

Venture Round in 2010
Zimory GmbH specializes in carrier-grade cloud infrastructure management software tailored for cloud service providers, enterprises, and cloud brokers. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Berlin, the company offers an intelligent Cloud Suite that simplifies, automates, and accelerates the creation, launch, and management of various cloud environments, including public, private, virtual private, and hybrid setups. Zimory's software enables the development of cloud marketplaces for enterprise services, applications, and infrastructure, allowing users to effectively leverage cloud computing's power and flexibility. Additionally, the company provides consulting, technical support services, and cloud management installations, serving global telecommunications carriers and government entities. Zimory has development centers in Erfurt, Germany, and Minsk, Belarus, as well as a subsidiary office in New York City. As of September 2016, Zimory GmbH is in liquidation.

Phenex Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2010
Phenex Pharmaceuticals AG is a drug discovery and development company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with additional laboratories and offices in Heidelberg. The company specializes in small-molecule drug discovery, focusing on nuclear receptors to address various disease areas, including liver diseases, intestinal diseases, and cancer. Current research includes developing RORγt inverse agonists for autoimmune diseases and FXR agonists for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Phenex is dedicated to not only creating therapeutics for established targets but also identifying novel molecular mechanisms, which has led to the development of proprietary therapeutic small molecules. The company operates within the Biotech Cluster Rhine-Neckar, leveraging its expertise in biology and chemistry to advance innovative treatment options.

JOIZ

Series A in 2010
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 specializes in the development of innovative technology for the analysis of protein mixtures, focusing on their proprietary Capture Compound Mass Spectrometry (CCMS) technology. This approach utilizes multifunctional small molecules, known as Capture Compounds, to target, capture, and isolate proteins based on their specific functionalities. By facilitating a more directed analysis of small molecule interactions with protein mixtures, CCMS addresses a significant need within the proteomics field and offers advantages over traditional shotgun methods. This technology enables researchers to identify and isolate specific target proteins directly from complex biological samples, thereby enhancing the understanding of protein interactions in various biological contexts.

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

Series A in 2009
Tellja provides digital recommendation marketing services. It began operation in 2009 as Pelvit, with its headquarters in Frankfurt in Germany.

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 drug discovery and development company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with additional laboratories and offices in Heidelberg. The company specializes in small-molecule drug discovery, focusing on nuclear receptors to address various disease areas, including liver diseases, intestinal diseases, and cancer. Current research includes developing RORγt inverse agonists for autoimmune diseases and FXR agonists for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Phenex is dedicated to not only creating therapeutics for established targets but also identifying novel molecular mechanisms, which has led to the development of proprietary therapeutic small molecules. The company operates within the Biotech Cluster Rhine-Neckar, leveraging its expertise in biology and chemistry to advance innovative treatment options.

video intelligence by Outbrain

Series A in 2008
vi is a contextual video platform. vi connect publishers, content creators, and brands through video storytelling. vi brings context to videos using AI and automation to understand them and place them in proximity to other, relevant content.

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 specializes in the development of innovative technology for the analysis of protein mixtures, focusing on their proprietary Capture Compound Mass Spectrometry (CCMS) technology. This approach utilizes multifunctional small molecules, known as Capture Compounds, to target, capture, and isolate proteins based on their specific functionalities. By facilitating a more directed analysis of small molecule interactions with protein mixtures, CCMS addresses a significant need within the proteomics field and offers advantages over traditional shotgun methods. This technology enables researchers to identify and isolate specific target proteins directly from complex biological samples, thereby enhancing the understanding of protein interactions in various biological contexts.

Doodle

Series A in 2008
Doodle radically simplifies the process of scheduling events, whether they’re board or team meetings, dinners with friends, reunions, weekend trips, or anything else.This smart assistant saves time for millions of people worldwide, and in the end, it brings people together. Doodle is free and doesn’t require registration by either the initiator or the participants of a meeting poll.Doodle also provides solutions for 1:1 scheduling and customer appointment scheduling. The world’s leading online scheduling service, Doodle (www.doodle.com) takes the pain out of finding the right date and time for a group of people to meet and makes scheduling virtually effortless.

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.
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