Alstin Capital

ALSTIN Capital invests in rapidly growing European B2B software companies in sectors like FinTech, InsurTech, CyberSecurity, RegTech, Energy and Mobility. Founded in 2011, ALSTIN provides between 2-15 Mio. EUR in Series A and B rounds. They do not solely invest in convincing technology, but above all in the entrepreneurs behind the technology. In addition, they support their entrepreneurs with capital and know-how so that they can grow faster and more successfully. The basis of their investment is the conviction that entrepreneurial know-how, long-term transaction experience, international networks and sales excellence are the success factors for sustainable growth.

Carsten Maschmeyer

Managing Partner

Friedrich Osterhoff

Principal

40 past transactions

etalytics

Series A in 2024
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 that specializes in B2B payment solutions, offering a modular, API-first platform designed to streamline spending and enhance cash flow for businesses. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant caters to industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet management. The platform provides companies with intuitive applications and APIs, allowing them to gain control, automate processes, and enjoy financial flexibility through extended credit lines. Pliant also partners with financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks to enhance their credit card offerings via its embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies and operates in over 30 countries, supporting more than 3,500 businesses globally while simplifying payment processes.

Pliant

Series A in 2024
Pliant is a European fintech company that specializes in B2B payment solutions, offering a modular, API-first platform designed to streamline spending and enhance cash flow for businesses. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant caters to industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet management. The platform provides companies with intuitive applications and APIs, allowing them to gain control, automate processes, and enjoy financial flexibility through extended credit lines. Pliant also partners with financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks to enhance their credit card offerings via its embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies and operates in over 30 countries, supporting more than 3,500 businesses globally while simplifying payment processes.

deskbird

Series A in 2023
deskbird is a workplace management app designed to enhance employee experience by simplifying office space utilization. The platform enables users to effortlessly check office occupancy and book desks with just two clicks, accessible through mobile, desktop, Slack, or MS Teams. With over 5,000 offices worldwide, deskbird is trusted by notable clients such as AON, Unicef, Vitra, Heineken, and ThyssenKrupp. The service not only facilitates desk and meeting room bookings but also supports companies in optimizing their office space, encouraging employee collaboration, and reducing operational costs related to leasing and energy consumption. By promoting a flexible workspace model, deskbird helps organizations adapt to the evolving demands of modern work environments.

Pliant

Series A in 2023
Pliant is a European fintech company that specializes in B2B payment solutions, offering a modular, API-first platform designed to streamline spending and enhance cash flow for businesses. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant caters to industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet management. The platform provides companies with intuitive applications and APIs, allowing them to gain control, automate processes, and enjoy financial flexibility through extended credit lines. Pliant also partners with financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks to enhance their credit card offerings via its embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies and operates in over 30 countries, supporting more than 3,500 businesses globally while simplifying payment processes.

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.

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.

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.

Circula

Series A in 2022
Designed with European tax standards in mind, the mobile and web app support your individualized expense invoicing process in real time, helping to create a seamless and straightforward experience for road warriors, accountants and managers alike.

Pliant

Seed Round in 2021
Pliant is a European fintech company that specializes in B2B payment solutions, offering a modular, API-first platform designed to streamline spending and enhance cash flow for businesses. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant caters to industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet management. The platform provides companies with intuitive applications and APIs, allowing them to gain control, automate processes, and enjoy financial flexibility through extended credit lines. Pliant also partners with financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks to enhance their credit card offerings via its embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies and operates in over 30 countries, supporting more than 3,500 businesses globally while simplifying payment processes.

Pliant

Seed Round in 2021
Pliant is a European fintech company that specializes in B2B payment solutions, offering a modular, API-first platform designed to streamline spending and enhance cash flow for businesses. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant caters to industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet management. The platform provides companies with intuitive applications and APIs, allowing them to gain control, automate processes, and enjoy financial flexibility through extended credit lines. Pliant also partners with financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks to enhance their credit card offerings via its embedded finance and white-label solutions. As a licensed e-money institution, Pliant issues Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies and operates in over 30 countries, supporting more than 3,500 businesses globally while simplifying payment processes.

Stryze Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
The Stryze Group is a leading Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brand holding company that DEVELOPS, BUYS and SCALES D2C brands for “pull” e-commerce (Amazon and other platforms) as well as “push” e-commerce (social media). At Stryze, we BUILD our own brands and we ACQUIRE promising brands from outside entrepreneurs in order to take them to the next level applying our deep domain expertise, manpower, and capital.

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 is one of the leading SaaS enterprise solution for Consent Management (CMP) that helps enterprise customers to obtain, manage and document the user consent, with all different aspects of consent storage, consent API's and preference management systems.

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 is one of the leading SaaS enterprise solution for Consent Management (CMP) that helps enterprise customers to obtain, manage and document the user consent, with all different aspects of consent storage, consent API's and preference management systems.

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 is software that turns commodity servers into a unified, high performance, scalable software storage system. It runs on any x86 server and utilizes commodity HDDs, SSDs, and NVMes of your choice. Data silos are eliminated through unified, multi-interface access with common authentication and ACLs. Designed on the same principles that allow Google to run vast amounts of storage continuously, Quobyte scales to thousands of clients, servers, volumes, and tenants. Storage nodes can be added live, eliminating reconfiguration downtime, and client systems can immediately make use of the added resources. Quobyte was founded in 2013 by former Google employees Felix Hupfeld and Björn Kolbeck. Both had already gathered more than seven years of experience in distributed and storage systems research at the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), developing the parallel file system XtreemFS. After the additional experience in large-scale operations at Google, the two decided to rewrite XtreemFS and add enterprise storage features to the codebase. The result is Quobyte’s Data Center File System – fast and reliable software storage.

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.

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.

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, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, offers professional ground transportation services, including luxury chauffeur services for airport transfers, hourly bookings, and long-distance rides. Catering to both individual and corporate clients, Blacklane provides a range of options from economy to first class, including hybrid and electric vehicles for eco-conscious travelers. The company's services are available in major cities like New York, London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and Paris, with a focus on delivering comfort, reliability, and professionalism. Customers can conveniently book rides through a website and smartphone application, which also features real-time flight tracking and tailored solutions for business travel. Since achieving carbon neutrality in 2017, Blacklane emphasizes safety and sustainability, aiming to enhance the overall travel experience while being mindful of environmental impacts.

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, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, offers professional ground transportation services, including luxury chauffeur services for airport transfers, hourly bookings, and long-distance rides. Catering to both individual and corporate clients, Blacklane provides a range of options from economy to first class, including hybrid and electric vehicles for eco-conscious travelers. The company's services are available in major cities like New York, London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and Paris, with a focus on delivering comfort, reliability, and professionalism. Customers can conveniently book rides through a website and smartphone application, which also features real-time flight tracking and tailored solutions for business travel. Since achieving carbon neutrality in 2017, Blacklane emphasizes safety and sustainability, aiming to enhance the overall travel experience while being mindful of environmental impacts.

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.
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