Alstin Capital, established in 2011 and based in Munich, Germany, is a venture capital firm focusing on investing in rapidly growing European B2B software companies. It primarily targets FinTech, InsurTech, CyberSecurity, RegTech, Energy, and Mobility sectors. The company provides funding between 2 to 15 million EUR in Series A and B rounds, with a strong emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs and their teams. Alstin Capital's investment strategy is based on the belief that entrepreneurial know-how, transaction experience, international networks, and sales excellence are key to sustainable growth.
Etalytics specializes in providing advanced, data-driven energy intelligence solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to optimize industrial energy management systems. The company's etaONE® platform enables businesses across various sectors, including data centers, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, to analyze and enhance their energy systems. By utilizing real-time data, Etalytics helps clients model, visualize, and optimize their energy assets, leading to significant reductions in energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and energy costs—potentially by as much as 50%. This innovative approach supports a wide range of applications, from manufacturing plants to utilities, empowering organizations to implement more effective operational strategies in their energy management.
NORBr
Venture Round in 2024
NORBr operates a payment routing platform that connects digital merchants with various payment service providers. The platform features a no-code routing engine that directs transactions to the most efficient payment options available. Additionally, NORBr offers a dashboard builder that enables users to establish key performance indicators, consolidate data, and analyze transactions across different geographies. This functionality allows clients to monitor critical metrics such as conversion rates, costs, and consumer behavior, thereby facilitating informed decision-making in payment management. Through its services, NORBr aims to streamline the payment process and enhance the overall efficiency of financial transactions for digital merchants.
retraced
Series A in 2024
Retraced is a blockchain-powered transparency platform based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2019. The company specializes in sustainable supply chain management software tailored for the fashion industry. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to gather and analyze data from various supply chain aspects, including suppliers, working conditions, materials, certifications, and environmental impacts. By providing reliable and relevant supply chain information, Retraced empowers fashion brands to verify their sustainability and fairness claims. This transparency not only fosters trust with consumers but also aids brands in achieving their sustainability objectives and enhancing customer engagement.
Flowit
Seed Round in 2024
Flowit provides an end-to-end approach that makes modern, digital HR a breeze allowing organizations to streamline their processes.
Pliant
Series A in 2024
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Pliant
Series A in 2024
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
deskbird
Series A in 2023
Deskbird is a workplace management application focused on enhancing the employee experience by simplifying office occupancy management. The platform allows users to effortlessly check office availability and book desks, meeting rooms, or hot desks through various devices, including mobile, desktop, Slack, and MS Teams, with just two clicks. This ease of use has led to its adoption in over 5,000 offices worldwide, with notable clients such as AON, Unicef, Vitra, Heineken, and ThyssenKrupp. Deskbird's innovative approach not only facilitates the return of employees to the office but also optimizes workspace utilization and helps organizations reduce costs related to leasing and energy consumption. By fostering collaboration and engagement, deskbird supports companies in maximizing their operational efficiency while prioritizing employee needs.
Pliant
Series A in 2023
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
retraced
Seed Round in 2022
Retraced is a blockchain-powered transparency platform based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2019. The company specializes in sustainable supply chain management software tailored for the fashion industry. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to gather and analyze data from various supply chain aspects, including suppliers, working conditions, materials, certifications, and environmental impacts. By providing reliable and relevant supply chain information, Retraced empowers fashion brands to verify their sustainability and fairness claims. This transparency not only fosters trust with consumers but also aids brands in achieving their sustainability objectives and enhancing customer engagement.
Ancla Logistik
Venture Round in 2022
Ancla Logistik provides contract logistics, fulfillment, freight, and customs services. They design each shipping component individually and scale it with the customer. Their customers' inquiries are addressed through phone, email, and online applications.
Quivo
Series A in 2022
Quivo is a provider of transportation and logistics services aimed at supporting both businesses and consumers. The company offers a range of services, including contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, cargo delivery, customs clearance, and promotional services. To enhance customer experience, Quivo also provides software solutions that allow retailers to monitor their inventory and track order statuses in real time. By focusing on the logistical needs of mid-sized enterprises, Quivo aims to help clients effectively address their logistical challenges. An online inquiry form is available on the company's website for potential customers to request more information about their services.
Circula
Series A in 2022
Circula GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for travel and employee expense management. The company's platform is designed to digitize and simplify the expense reporting process, adhering to European tax standards. Through its mobile and web applications, Circula facilitates real-time expense invoicing, creating a seamless experience for users, including road warriors, accountants, and managers. By providing an intuitive solution for managing individualized expenses, Circula aims to streamline the complexities often associated with travel and expense reporting, ensuring compliance and efficiency for its clients.
Pliant
Seed Round in 2021
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Pliant
Seed Round in 2021
Pliant is a European fintech company based in Berlin, founded in 2020, that specializes in B2B payment solutions. Its modular, API-first platform is designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into existing financial workflows, catering particularly to industries with complex payment requirements such as travel and fleet management. Pliant offers services to two main customer segments: businesses seeking to optimize their operational processes through user-friendly applications and APIs, and financial service providers aiming to enhance their credit card offerings via Pliant's embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, serving over 3,500 businesses and over 20 partners globally. The platform allows companies to manage expenses and credit limits easily, promoting efficiency and financial flexibility without the need for traditional bank loans.
Stryze Group
Private Equity Round in 2021
Stryze Group is a prominent Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brand holding company that focuses on developing, acquiring, and scaling D2C brands for both pull and push e-commerce channels, including platforms like Amazon and social media. The company builds its own brands while also acquiring promising brands from external entrepreneurs, leveraging its extensive expertise, resources, and capital to enhance their growth and market presence. By applying a strategic approach to brand development and marketing, Stryze Group aims to improve the brand image and profitability of the businesses it partners with.
Manuco
Venture Round in 2021
ManuCo is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in energetic nitrocellulose products for various sectors, including defense, law enforcement, outdoor activities, pyrotechnics, and civil explosives. The company produces a range of materials such as gun cotton, pyro cellulose, and high-viscosity CA2, which are utilized in applications like gunpowder, fireworks, and dynamites. By catering to both defense and civilian industries, ManuCo plays a crucial role in supporting safety and operational needs across multiple fields.
Usercentrics
Series B in 2020
Usercentrics GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing a consent management platform that assists enterprises, publishers, and agencies in obtaining, managing, and documenting user consent across various platforms. As a leading SaaS solution for consent management, Usercentrics provides essential tools for privacy-led marketing, including consent storage, APIs, and preference management systems. The platform is designed to enhance data privacy by enabling website and app consent management, along with features like smart data protection and dynamic policy management. This comprehensive approach empowers advertisers to effectively manage user consent while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
Neodigital
Series B in 2020
Neodigital is a startup focused on property and casualty insurance, leveraging technology to streamline the insurance process. The company offers a range of products, including personal liability, accident, household, homeowners, dog owner, horse owner, bicycle, property, and mobile phone insurance. Neodigital operates an online platform designed to digitize all aspects of insurance, allowing for automated customization of policies through independent brokers. This approach enables market participants to rapidly develop and launch tailored insurance products, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in the insurance sector.
reINVENT
Series A in 2020
reINVENT innovation GmbH is a Munich-based company that develops software solutions tailored for the construction industry. Its platform aims to enhance communication and planning processes by connecting all key participants throughout the construction and warranty phases. By digitizing communication, data transfer, and documentation, reINVENT seeks to streamline operations for architects, developers, contractors, and project developers. This centralized platform integrates various aspects of project management, customer management, finance, and construction site management, ultimately enabling stakeholders to achieve significant cost and time savings. Through its innovative approach, reINVENT addresses the challenges of a traditionally under-digitized sector, facilitating more efficient collaboration among all parties involved in construction projects.
Nect
Series A in 2020
Nect GmbH is a Hamburg-based company that specializes in software solutions for identity verification. Founded in 2017, Nect develops applications such as SELFIE IDENT, which facilitates remote identity verification to comply with legal standards, and CARD IDENT, designed to verify the identity of document holders and extract document data. These solutions leverage advanced biometric algorithms and artificial intelligence to streamline the onboarding process for users in regulated industries, such as banking and insurance. Nect's technology emphasizes ease of use and robust security, addressing the growing demand for efficient identity verification in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Neodigital
Series A in 2020
Neodigital is a startup focused on property and casualty insurance, leveraging technology to streamline the insurance process. The company offers a range of products, including personal liability, accident, household, homeowners, dog owner, horse owner, bicycle, property, and mobile phone insurance. Neodigital operates an online platform designed to digitize all aspects of insurance, allowing for automated customization of policies through independent brokers. This approach enables market participants to rapidly develop and launch tailored insurance products, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in the insurance sector.
Usercentrics
Series A in 2019
Usercentrics GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing a consent management platform that assists enterprises, publishers, and agencies in obtaining, managing, and documenting user consent across various platforms. As a leading SaaS solution for consent management, Usercentrics provides essential tools for privacy-led marketing, including consent storage, APIs, and preference management systems. The platform is designed to enhance data privacy by enabling website and app consent management, along with features like smart data protection and dynamic policy management. This comprehensive approach empowers advertisers to effectively manage user consent while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
Fliit
Series A in 2019
Fliit operates a food logistics platform aimed at simplifying the delivery of fresh and sensitive products. By connecting food companies with a network of specialized carriers, Fliit enhances the efficiency and transparency of food logistics. The platform features digital order management and live tracking capabilities, allowing food merchants to easily find suppliers and manage their deliveries. This system not only streamlines the logistics process for food companies but also empowers carriers by enabling them to collaborate within a network, enhancing their competitive edge against larger industry players. Fliit's innovative approach combines logistics expertise with technology, ultimately aiming to make food logistics worry-free and more profitable for all stakeholders involved.
Alyne
Series A in 2018
Alyne GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing security, governance, and risk management solutions to organizations across various industries. The company offers a comprehensive IT-driven platform that assists businesses in establishing common rules, assessing compliance, and identifying associated risks. Its product suite includes an extensive content library, real-time dashboards, pre-defined control sets, and templates for internal and external assessments. Alyne's platform enables organizations to enhance their cybersecurity and risk management capabilities while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. By delivering detailed reports and risk modeling through advanced analytics, Alyne facilitates transparency and compliance with industry standards, thereby helping clients measure and improve their cybersecurity maturity.
ExB
Venture Round in 2018
ExB operates in the field of cognitive computing, focusing on the development of self-learning software solutions that analyze unstructured and semi-structured text and image data. The company offers a platform that employs artificial intelligence to process and interpret natural language, as well as structured data and images. This technology enables businesses to effectively build, analyze, and manage custom scenarios to address complex big data challenges. ExB Labs, a division of the ExB Group, is dedicated to research and development, enhancing the capabilities of their software to meet evolving market needs.
Stocard
Series B in 2018
Stocard GmbH is a mobile technology company that specializes in developing rewards applications for smartphones. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in cities such as Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, Stocard offers an app that allows users to store and manage their loyalty cards, access coupons, and browse catalogs from various retailers. Catering to over 50 million users across North America, Australia, Germany, and internationally, Stocard aims to simplify the shopping experience by turning smartphones into digital wallets. The platform not only facilitates the collection of loyalty points but also provides personalized offers from retailers and enables users to manage their transactions in real time, contributing to several billion point-of-sale transactions to date.
Alyne
Seed Round in 2017
Alyne GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing security, governance, and risk management solutions to organizations across various industries. The company offers a comprehensive IT-driven platform that assists businesses in establishing common rules, assessing compliance, and identifying associated risks. Its product suite includes an extensive content library, real-time dashboards, pre-defined control sets, and templates for internal and external assessments. Alyne's platform enables organizations to enhance their cybersecurity and risk management capabilities while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. By delivering detailed reports and risk modeling through advanced analytics, Alyne facilitates transparency and compliance with industry standards, thereby helping clients measure and improve their cybersecurity maturity.
Stocard
Series A in 2016
Stocard GmbH is a mobile technology company that specializes in developing rewards applications for smartphones. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in cities such as Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, Stocard offers an app that allows users to store and manage their loyalty cards, access coupons, and browse catalogs from various retailers. Catering to over 50 million users across North America, Australia, Germany, and internationally, Stocard aims to simplify the shopping experience by turning smartphones into digital wallets. The platform not only facilitates the collection of loyalty points but also provides personalized offers from retailers and enables users to manage their transactions in real time, contributing to several billion point-of-sale transactions to date.
Quobyte
Series B in 2016
Quobyte GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software storage infrastructure services. The company's flagship product is Quobyte, a data center file system that transforms commodity servers into a unified, high-performance, and scalable storage solution. Quobyte's software supports various storage media, including HDDs, SSDs, and NVMes, and is designed to eliminate data silos by providing unified access with common authentication and access control lists. With its architecture inspired by Google's large-scale storage operations, Quobyte can efficiently scale to accommodate thousands of clients, servers, and volumes without downtime during resource expansion. The company was established by Felix Hupfeld and Björn Kolbeck, who leveraged their extensive experience in distributed and storage systems research to create a reliable and flexible software storage infrastructure tailored for diverse sectors, including life sciences and financial modeling.
Stocard
Venture Round in 2016
Stocard GmbH is a mobile technology company that specializes in developing rewards applications for smartphones. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, with additional offices in cities such as Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam, and Paris, Stocard offers an app that allows users to store and manage their loyalty cards, access coupons, and browse catalogs from various retailers. Catering to over 50 million users across North America, Australia, Germany, and internationally, Stocard aims to simplify the shopping experience by turning smartphones into digital wallets. The platform not only facilitates the collection of loyalty points but also provides personalized offers from retailers and enables users to manage their transactions in real time, contributing to several billion point-of-sale transactions to date.
Studydrive
Seed Round in 2015
Studydrive is an integrated platform designed for students to share and discuss study materials. It facilitates the digital exchange of academic resources, allowing users to access a vast collection of documents, including summaries, lecture notes, and exam questions across various subjects. By providing a community-driven environment, Studydrive enables students to share their own study materials and receive feedback, enhancing their learning experience. The platform promotes collaboration and accessibility, making it a valuable tool for students seeking to improve their academic performance.
Barzahlen
Venture Round in 2014
Barzahlen is a bank-independent cash infrastructure that allows cash withdrawals and deposits at checkout via barcode. The company offers digital payment options with cash and revolutionizes traditional banking. They offer their customers the possibility of cash deposits and expanding their withdrawal network.
OrderBird
Series B in 2014
Orderbird AG is a Berlin-based company that specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the hospitality industry, particularly through its innovative iPad point of sale (POS) system. Established in 2011, Orderbird focuses on delivering an intuitive and customer-centric platform that enables service staff to wirelessly send orders to the kitchen or bar, enhancing operational efficiency. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of establishments, including restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs, and ice cream shops across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Orderbird's POS system is designed to streamline business operations by tracking invoices, facilitating mobile ordering, enabling cashless payments, and providing real-time data analysis and accounting-ready reporting. This comprehensive approach helps independent restaurateurs and small to medium-sized businesses optimize their processes and increase sales, serving as a modern alternative to traditional, cumbersome legacy systems.
Crealytics
Series B in 2014
Crealytics is a performance marketing agency that specializes in the retail sector, focusing on digital advertising across platforms such as Google, Bing, Amazon, Pinterest, and Facebook. With a team of over 150 professionals, Crealytics challenges traditional assumptions in digital marketing by integrating marketing with merchandising and pricing strategies. This approach allows retailers to optimize their ad investments for maximum profitability and Customer Lifetime Value. The company's proprietary technology, supported by an in-house team of data scientists, automates the creation and optimization of customized advertisements, streamlining campaign management and enhancing strategic decision-making. Crealytics operates globally, delivering paid search campaigns in 150 markets and 20 languages, with offices located in London, New York, and Berlin.
Pflege.de
Series A in 2014
Pflege.de is a provider of comprehensive living and care solutions aimed at the elderly and individuals with special needs. The company offers a range of services including outpatient care, assisted living, senior flat shares, and inpatient care. In addition to these living options, Pflege.de specializes in providing valuable information and organizational support for caregivers. Their offerings encompass counseling, bathroom remodeling, lift systems, maintenance, and legal and financial advice. By focusing on the diverse needs of elderly patients, Pflege.de aims to ensure quality care and support for those facing physical, mental, and spiritual challenges.
Blacklane
Series B in 2013
Blacklane GmbH, established in 2011, specializes in professional ground transportation services. The company offers a range of classes, from economy to first class, including business vans/SUVs, catering to both individual and corporate clients. Services encompass airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services, bookable via their website and smartphone application. Blacklane operates in major cities like New York, London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and Paris, as well as internationally. Notably, the company emphasizes sustainability by providing carbon-neutral vehicles and offering hybrid or electric vehicle options. They ensure seamless travel experiences with real-time flight tracking, meet-and-greet services, and tailored solutions for business and event transportation.
Crossvertise
Funding Round in 2013
Crossvertise GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cross-media booking platform designed for advertisers and agencies. Established in 2011, it provides comprehensive information about the advertising industry and allows users to book a variety of advertising media online. The platform covers multiple advertising channels, including direct marketing, billboards, outdoor, radio, print, online, mobile, movie theater, and television. In addition to its booking services, Crossvertise offers consultancy services to assist in developing effective advertising campaigns. By facilitating a transparent and efficient advertising process, the company aims to simplify operations for its clients.
Blacklane
Seed Round in 2012
Blacklane GmbH, established in 2011, specializes in professional ground transportation services. The company offers a range of classes, from economy to first class, including business vans/SUVs, catering to both individual and corporate clients. Services encompass airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services, bookable via their website and smartphone application. Blacklane operates in major cities like New York, London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and Paris, as well as internationally. Notably, the company emphasizes sustainability by providing carbon-neutral vehicles and offering hybrid or electric vehicle options. They ensure seamless travel experiences with real-time flight tracking, meet-and-greet services, and tailored solutions for business and event transportation.
88tc88
Venture Round in 2012
88 is a web-based service that enables music, games and apps to access the explosive Chinese marketplace. China is the biggest mobile phone market globally with more than 1 billion subscribers. Only 2% of revenues are generated by Western media given lack of content made available to the Chinese Market. 88 is uniquely situated to arrange official approval by Chinese authorities for the content to be released and monetized in the marketplace.88 established platform contracts with the biggest mobile operators (China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile). 88 offers access to the biggest Chinese Internet portals for promotion of the content as a value-added service. Intelligent automated IT solutions makes the 88 business model highly scalable. 88’s existing university translator network in China is scalable through social network approach. The 88 Management team assembles significant experience in the Music, Games and IT business.
OrderBird
Series A in 2012
Orderbird AG is a Berlin-based company that specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for the hospitality industry, particularly through its innovative iPad point of sale (POS) system. Established in 2011, Orderbird focuses on delivering an intuitive and customer-centric platform that enables service staff to wirelessly send orders to the kitchen or bar, enhancing operational efficiency. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of establishments, including restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs, and ice cream shops across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Orderbird's POS system is designed to streamline business operations by tracking invoices, facilitating mobile ordering, enabling cashless payments, and providing real-time data analysis and accounting-ready reporting. This comprehensive approach helps independent restaurateurs and small to medium-sized businesses optimize their processes and increase sales, serving as a modern alternative to traditional, cumbersome legacy systems.
Circula
Circula GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software for travel and employee expense management. The company's platform is designed to digitize and simplify the expense reporting process, adhering to European tax standards. Through its mobile and web applications, Circula facilitates real-time expense invoicing, creating a seamless experience for users, including road warriors, accountants, and managers. By providing an intuitive solution for managing individualized expenses, Circula aims to streamline the complexities often associated with travel and expense reporting, ensuring compliance and efficiency for its clients.
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