Discovery Ventures

Discovery Ventures is a micro venture capital firm that focuses on supporting exceptional technology entrepreneurs worldwide. In addition to its investment activities, the company is also involved in the exploration and development of mineral deposits, specifically gold, silver, and copper, in British Columbia, Canada. By combining its financial backing with industry expertise, Discovery Ventures seeks to foster innovation and growth in various technology sectors while contributing to resource development in the mining sector.

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NaroIQ

Pre Seed Round in 2024
We build fund infrastructure that enables companies to build their own ETFs, MMFs and funds, without any operational and regulatory burden.

Due

Seed Round in 2023
Due is a financial firm focused on transforming international payments through the use of stablecoins and blockchain technology. It has developed a crypto payment platform that facilitates instant payments and transactions, offering features such as instant settlements and low fees. This platform aims to enhance the efficiency of financial transactions, providing merchants with cost-effective and swift payment options that can be accessed from any digital wallet.

Due

Seed Round in 2023
Due is a blockchain payment service provider that is developing a platform to connect domestic payment channels utilizing open and interoperable blockchain protocols.

Trezy

Seed Round in 2023
Trezy is a cash management tool that assesses business performance and identifies improvement opportunities

Gourmey

Series A in 2022
Gourmey is a cultivated meat company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It specializes in producing ethical foie gras derived from duck cells, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods that involve force-feeding and slaughter. By cultivating animal cells in a controlled laboratory environment, Gourmey creates meat products that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. The company aims to provide delicious meat options for consumers who are conscious of their choices and seek innovative solutions in the food industry.

hakuna

Seed Round in 2022
Hakuna provides a variety of embedded insurance solutions to e-commerce companies. They work with merchants of all sizes and industries to provide product protection as a service, both online and offline. They make it simple to begin selling product protection.

Valve

Seed Round in 2022
Valve provides industry-leading sales, marketing, and distribution solutions for landlords, operators, and brokerages transacting in the flexible workspace market.

Unstoppable Finance

Series A in 2022
Unstoppable Finance is focused on creating an advanced cryptocurrency wallet aimed at making decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to retail investors worldwide. The company develops user-friendly financial products that leverage its extensive experience in regulated financial technology and cryptocurrency platforms. By combining these elements, Unstoppable Finance seeks to empower everyday users with accessible and effective financial services, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the innovative opportunities presented by DeFi.

bunch

Seed Round in 2022
bunch is the operating system (OS) for private market investing, digitizing entity creation, seamless investor onboarding and portfolio management. The company's platform focuses on saving time, money and mental energy by eliminating legacy intermediaries, overwhelming regulatory complexity, and low-tech administration. Operating across legal structures, asset classes and jurisdictions allows bunch to fully unlock private markets for everyone, enabling businesses and investors to make private markets easy, cost-efficient and fast.

i2x

Venture Round in 2022
Real-time conversation analytics and continuous coaching. At i2x they are working to radically improve the human-to-human interaction between companies and their customers. They do this by providing real-time insights on business calls for managers on one side, and supporting agents with continuous communication training on the job on the other. i2x enables companies to leverage data and understand what makes their team successful and customers happy - all in real-time and powered by AI. With i2x, the black box of phone calls is decrypted for the first time. Traditionally, contact center success metrics are based on a limited set of data, including call attempts and duration. Built on a fit-for-purpose ASR (automatic speech recognition), i2x opens the doors to deeper, more meaningful insights. The platform evaluates complex speech parameters in real-time to determine the dynamics of a customer conversation. This includes customizable words and phrases, pauses, rate of speech, and speech-to-listen ratio. i2x analyzes sales and service team calls and identifies which approach works best for a specific customer or prospect group. Data-driven best practices are automatically shared with all team members. As a result, managers gain deeper insights into customer interactions, the skills of existing employees evolve and brand experience improves. i2x makes call data analyzable and actionable. “They do not automate, they augment the human intelligence, elevate customer interactions and amplify sales.”

Pennylane

Series B in 2022
Pennylane is a developer of a comprehensive financial management platform designed to consolidate fragmented financial data. By centralizing accounting and financial information, the platform provides business managers, particularly in small and medium enterprises, with real-time access to their financial data. This enables informed decision-making regarding invoicing, collections, supplier payments, and overall cash management. By combining technology with user-friendly interfaces, Pennylane aims to enhance administrative efficiency and streamline financial operations for startups and SMEs.

Kadmos

Seed Round in 2022
Kadmos is a payment solution company founded in 2021 that focuses on transforming salary payments for migrant workers. By offering an end-to-end salary payment platform, Kadmos enables secure and efficient payments to international employees worldwide. The platform is designed with features that prioritize transparency, digital convenience, and bank-level security, while also providing competitive foreign exchange rates and cost-effective services. Kadmos aims to support businesses employing cross-border workers across various industries, particularly in shipping, by eliminating opaque mark-ups and facilitating accessible payment methods. Through its innovative approach, Kadmos enhances financial flexibility for migrant workers, allowing them to manage and utilize their earnings more effectively.

Baobab

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Baobab is a cyber insurance company protecting organizations against cyber threats using technology, knowledge, and insurance.

Conduit

Seed Round in 2022
Conduit offers a financial software platform designed to facilitate cross-border payments for global businesses. It enables efficient and seamless transactions between multiple local currencies in Latin America and USD, allowing companies to settle invoices and conduct commercial transactions promptly. The platform is user-friendly, providing enhanced visibility and faster, more accurate payment quotes compared to traditional methods. By streamlining the process of moving money across borders, Conduit supports businesses in capitalizing on financial opportunities and conducting transactions on the same day, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and transparency.

hakuna

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Hakuna provides a variety of embedded insurance solutions to e-commerce companies. They work with merchants of all sizes and industries to provide product protection as a service, both online and offline. They make it simple to begin selling product protection.

Mondu

Seed Round in 2021
Mondu specializes in developing B2B payment software aimed at simplifying financial transactions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company offers a buy-now-pay-later platform that provides flexible payment options, including net terms and split payments. This solution alleviates the financial and operational challenges often faced by businesses, allowing B2B marketplaces and merchants to achieve sustained growth in their operations.

Guru

Seed Round in 2021
Guru is the new home for young Brazilian investors. We are on a mission to make investing simple, affordable and intuitive.

super.AI

Series A in 2021
Welcome to super.AI. Our Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) solution leverages the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to extract data from any document with guaranteed quality. Our platform offers access to the latest AI models and our Data Processing Crowd provides on-demand human-in-the-loop (HITL) review.

Knowunity

Seed Round in 2021
Knowunity is the digital learning platform with summaries, study notes, presentations, answers, and more in one app.

SEON

Series A in 2021
SEON is a fraud prevention startup that specializes in developing software to detect and prevent fraud in real-time through the analysis of transactional data. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, with commercial operations in London, UK, SEON's software employs machine learning and human intelligence algorithms to gather information about transactions and associated customers. The platform integrates device fingerprinting, email verification, and IP address analysis to identify and report patterns of transactional and behavioral fraud. By providing businesses with the tools to detect and eliminate fraudulent activities, SEON helps them maintain data security and protect their interests.

TreeCard

Seed Round in 2021
TreeCard Limited is a London-based company that offers an eco-friendly payment solution through its innovative wooden debit cards. Founded in 2020, the company aims to promote sustainability by utilizing FSC-certified British cherry wood for its cards, which incorporate minimal plastic from recycled bottles for the contactless chip. The debit cards are designed to facilitate digital payments while supporting reforestation efforts, as the interchange fees generated from transactions fund tree-planting initiatives. Additionally, TreeCard provides features that allow users to track their expenditures and connect with digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. As the exclusive finance partner of Ecosia, TreeCard represents a commitment to responsible spending and environmental awareness, enabling consumers to make a positive impact through their financial choices.

Softr

Seed Round in 2021
Softr is a software development platform that enables users to create modern business applications without the need for coding or design expertise. The platform allows individuals and teams to connect their data sources, such as spreadsheets and databases, and customize the application's layout and functionality. It integrates seamlessly with popular tools like Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, HubSpot, monday.com, and SQL databases. Softr empowers over 700,000 teams to build various types of applications, including client portals, employee intranets, project management tools, dashboards, CRMs, and inventory management systems. By providing an accessible solution for application development, Softr democratizes technology and streamlines the process of launching responsive web applications, marketplaces, and websites.

Jumbotail Technologies

Series B in 2021
Jumbotail operates an online marketplace focused on simplifying food and grocery shopping in India, primarily targeting wholesale buyers and connecting them with numerous Kirana stores, brands, and staple producers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including supply chain logistics, a mobile app for order placement, point-of-sale integration, and credit solutions for shop owners lacking access to traditional bank loans. Jumbotail aims to enhance the food and grocery ecosystem by leveraging technology and data science to meet the unique needs of India's diverse population. With a wide selection of high-quality staples, packaged foods, and personal care products from leading brands, the company envisions a vast market potential worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Jumbotail's core team comprises experienced professionals from top educational institutions and renowned companies, committed to reimagining the grocery retail landscape through innovative technology and design.

Sastrify

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sastrify is a virtual software-as-a-service procurement service that aids finance and tech teams in managing and optimizing the costs associated with SaaS tools for digital-first companies. The platform automates various processes, including monitoring contract renewals and compliance with regulations, while also managing usage and costs. Sastrify employs a dedicated procurement team that leverages an extensive database of SaaS benchmarks to secure competitive pricing for clients. By streamlining the software renewal and negotiation process, Sastrify enhances the efficiency of software management for its users.

Gorillas

Series A in 2020
Gorillas is a grocery delivery provider founded in May 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company focuses on delivering a diverse range of products, including fresh fruits, dairy, vegan items, and beverages, directly to customers' doorsteps within a 10-minute timeframe. By aggregating supermarket product offerings alongside unique selections from local community partners, Gorillas aims to meet the immediate needs of consumers efficiently. The platform is designed to ensure that customers have quick access to both essential groceries and specialized items, enhancing their overall shopping experience.

foodcircle

Seed Round in 2020
Foodcircle is a digital wholesale solution that facilitates and accelerates trade between suppliers and buyers of organic foods at competitive prices. Our global network comprises certified organic partners that are committed to the highest quality standards. As a state-of-the-art digital wholesaler, Foodcircle is providing innovative value chain solutions alongside best-in-class service to food manufacturers Europe wide.

Levity

Venture Round in 2020
Levity is a software company based in Berlin, Germany, that offers a no-code AI workflow automation platform designed for non-technical users. Founded in 2020, the platform allows individuals to create custom AI-powered workflows without any coding expertise. By utilizing AI blocks, which comprise a modular set of capabilities, users can quickly build and implement various applications. The platform integrates natural language processing and computer vision, enabling automation of diverse processes such as user sign-ups and data predictions, which can be accomplished in as little as five minutes. Levity's focus on user-friendly design empowers companies to leverage artificial intelligence effectively, enhancing operational efficiency without the need for specialized knowledge.

Linearity

Seed Round in 2019
Linearity GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Hilden, Germany, develops innovative vector graphic design software aimed at enhancing the design process. The company's flagship product, Vectornator Pro, is tailored for iOS users and is complemented by additional tools such as Linearity Curve and Linearity Move, which cater to both marketing professionals and design enthusiasts. These products provide a comprehensive set of features for creating graphics, illustrations, and layouts, enabling users to produce logos, marketing materials, and application interfaces. Linearity's software supports the creation of millions of design assets weekly, reflecting its impact on the design community.

Choco

Series A in 2019
Choco is a company that has created an ingredient ordering application aimed at connecting restaurants with suppliers globally. The application features a user-friendly interface similar to popular consumer apps, incorporating a messenger-like chat function that facilitates communication between suppliers and restaurants. Additionally, it includes an intuitive ordering list, making the process of ordering ingredients straightforward and efficient. This platform allows restaurants to streamline their ingredient procurement, enhancing their operational efficiency while ensuring easy access to a wide range of suppliers.

Trade Republic

Series A in 2019
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.

Flaschenpost

Venture Round in 2018
Flaschenpost GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Münster, Germany, specializes in on-demand beverage delivery through its online store and mobile app. The company has developed a successful business model that allows it to operate 21 hubs across more than 130 cities in Germany, delivering over 60,000 crates of beverages daily. Flaschenpost's efficient routing algorithm and optimized logistics enable deliveries within 120 minutes, ensuring that customers receive their orders quickly and conveniently. The platform offers a wide range of products, including water, beer, lemonade, spritzer, juice, wine, coffee, and soft drinks, allowing customers to enjoy competitive prices comparable to local retailers.

Verbit

Seed Round in 2018
Verbit is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, specializing in transcription and captioning solutions. Utilizing advanced automated speech recognition technology, Verbit transforms both live and recorded audio and video into detailed speech-to-text files. Its services cater to various sectors, including education, legal, media, and enterprise, enabling organizations to enhance the accessibility and usability of their audio and video content. In addition to transcription and captioning, Verbit offers audio description, translation, dubbing, note-taking, and generative AI applications, allowing clients to unlock the full potential of spoken content.

Vermietet.de

Seed Round in 2016
Vermietet.de is a Berlin-based company founded by a group of entrepreneurs and investors with the aim of simplifying real estate ownership. Recognizing the complexities involved in property management, the company has developed a property management platform designed to facilitate secure and efficient management for property owners. This platform assists landlords with various administrative tasks, including document creation, property maintenance, tenant search, and communication. By enabling transparent property valuation, utility cost calculation, and efficient monthly rental payment checks, Vermietet.de seeks to enhance the experience of property ownership and management.

Zenjob

Seed Round in 2016
Zenjob GmbH is a Berlin-based online recruitment platform founded in 2015 that specializes in providing temporary staffing solutions. The company operates a digital marketplace where workers can find and book hourly jobs, allowing them to choose when, where, and for whom they work. Each month, Zenjob connects over 40,000 workers with companies in sectors such as logistics, e-commerce, retail, and services. The platform aims to address the short-notice staffing challenges faced by employers, enabling them to fill temporary positions without administrative burdens. With a team of over 300 employees, Zenjob is dedicated to facilitating flexible employment opportunities for students and other job seekers through its mobile application.

Jaspersoft

Series B in 2003
Jaspersoft provides the most flexible, cost effective and widely deployed Business Intelligence (BI) suite in the world, enabling better decision-making through highly interactive reports, dashboards and analytics. By leading in support for cloud, big data, and mobile deployments, Jaspersoft helps its customers deliver on the promise of self-service BI at scale. Leveraging a commercial open source business model and a Community of over 250,000 registered members, Jaspersoft's open source BI software has been downloaded nearly 15 million times. Jaspersoft production deployments, in excess of 175,000, power 100,000 data-driven applications spanning 14,000 commercial customers. Jaspersoft is privately held and has locations around the world. For more information visit http://www.jaspersoft.com and http://www.jasperforge.org.

Jaspersoft

Series A in 2002
Jaspersoft provides the most flexible, cost effective and widely deployed Business Intelligence (BI) suite in the world, enabling better decision-making through highly interactive reports, dashboards and analytics. By leading in support for cloud, big data, and mobile deployments, Jaspersoft helps its customers deliver on the promise of self-service BI at scale. Leveraging a commercial open source business model and a Community of over 250,000 registered members, Jaspersoft's open source BI software has been downloaded nearly 15 million times. Jaspersoft production deployments, in excess of 175,000, power 100,000 data-driven applications spanning 14,000 commercial customers. Jaspersoft is privately held and has locations around the world. For more information visit http://www.jaspersoft.com and http://www.jasperforge.org.

Luna Imaging

Series C in 2000
Luna Imaging has built a solid reputation by working with some of the most prominent and demanding museums, archives, and universities to create high-quality image collections. They also provide a variety of digitization services, either on-site or in our studios. It is the toolset for building, hosting, and distributing digital collections.

Nishan Systems

Series B in 1999
Nishan Systems, founded in 1998 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in the development of switches and adapters that utilize internet protocol and gigabit ethernet technologies. The company's products are designed to facilitate the transfer of large data blocks between servers and storage devices, enhancing overall storage networking capabilities. Nishan Systems' offerings include adapters and switches that support iSCSI, iFCP, and E-Port for trunking, allowing customers to connect to both internet protocol backbones and legacy fiber channel networks. In August 2003, Nishan Systems was acquired by McDATA Corporation.

TimesTen

Venture Round in 1999
TimesTen offers real-time data management software for managing events, transactions, and data. The company was formerly known as TimesTen Performance Software, Inc. and changed its name to Oracle | TimesTen in 1996. Oracle | TimesTen is based in Mountain View, California.

Nishan Systems

Series A in 1999
Nishan Systems, founded in 1998 and based in San Jose, California, specializes in the development of switches and adapters that utilize internet protocol and gigabit ethernet technologies. The company's products are designed to facilitate the transfer of large data blocks between servers and storage devices, enhancing overall storage networking capabilities. Nishan Systems' offerings include adapters and switches that support iSCSI, iFCP, and E-Port for trunking, allowing customers to connect to both internet protocol backbones and legacy fiber channel networks. In August 2003, Nishan Systems was acquired by McDATA Corporation.
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