Manta Ray Ventures

Manta Ray Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm located in London, United Kingdom, focusing on mission-driven founders in the information technology sector. The firm primarily invests in early-stage companies based in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. Manta Ray Ventures distinguishes itself by offering flexible and patient capital, aiming to support its portfolio companies through the strategic use of time, resources, and extensive networks. This approach helps to foster growth and development among its investments.

Lawrence Barclay

Managing Partner

Sebastian Kulczyk

Founder

Petra Müller

Investor

Yaryna Nych

Analyst

Leah von Siemens

Partner

Leah Volger

Partner

54 past transactions

Cuemath

Venture Round in 2022
Cuemath is the only program which makes every aspect of learning maths engaging and comprehensive by using math worksheets and application-based technology under the supervision of trained and certified teachers.

Nomagic

Series A in 2022
Nomagic, Inc. is a Warsaw-based company that specializes in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems designed to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in e-commerce environments. By automating repetitive tasks, Nomagic's robots help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing warehouses to operate continuously. The technology is powered by artificial intelligence, enabling the systems to learn and adapt in real-time, thus improving decision-making and operational agility. Nomagic's robots have been successfully deployed in packing lines at Cdiscount, the leading e-commerce platform in France.

Better Dairy

Series A in 2022
The Better Dairy Co. produces dairy products. It offers chees, yoghurt, and ice cream. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.

Believer Meats

Series B in 2021
Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in distributive manufacturing technology that enables the production of cultured meat from fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By focusing on animal-free meat production, Believer Meats aims to enhance food safety and mitigate the ecological impact associated with traditional meat farming. The company's advanced technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, and it is further refined through collaboration with renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene.

Brickwise

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an application-based investment platform designed to provide everyone with easy access to real estate investments. The company's platform brings interested investors and real estate sellers together on a marketplace for which real estate is divided into small digital parts and transferred to a blockchain-based register that works like a digital land register, enabling small investors to trade digitized real estate shares even with a low minimum investment amount.

Peek

Series C in 2021
Peek is a travel activities marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that simplifies the process of discovering and booking tours and activities throughout the United States. Founded in 2011, the company provides a technology platform that connects travelers with a variety of experiences, facilitating easy online bookings. Peek's offerings include a comprehensive selection of tours and lessons, curated by handpicked vendors and experts to cater to diverse travel preferences. Through its website and mobile app, Peek generates new customers and enhances the visibility of local operators, empowering them to manage and grow their businesses effectively.

Bite Ninja

Seed Round in 2021
Bite Ninja is a remote hiring technology platform tailored for the restaurant industry. The company specializes in helping restaurants recruit staff in a safe and efficient manner. Its platform integrates virtual staffing solutions with software and artificial intelligence, allowing businesses to assemble remote teams. In addition to staffing, Bite Ninja offers training services that ensure staff are prepared to meet operational demands. This approach enables restaurants to reduce overhead costs while enhancing customer experience through on-demand access to trained employees.

Supplant

Series A in 2021
Cambridge Glycoscience is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing sugar-free ingredients for the food industry, focusing on creating natural food components derived from agricultural resources. Their innovative products enable food manufacturers to reduce sugar content, enhance fiber levels, and improve gut health-promoting qualities in food items. By leveraging biotechnology, Cambridge Glycoscience aims to support healthier eating options and contribute to the evolving landscape of food production.

BLUU Seafood

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a biotechnology company intended to specialize in the development and commercial production of cultivated fish. The company specializes in food technology that cultivates seafood made from fish cells, healthier, and more sustainable and enjoyed for generations to come, enabling customers with nutritious fish products without harming animals or the planet's fragile ocean ecosystems.

Ossium Health

Series B in 2021
Ossium Health, Inc. is focused on developing and manufacturing cell therapy products aimed at treating leukemia, other blood cancers, and tissue damage, as well as addressing radiation poisoning. The company offers several key products, including HPC, Marrow, which consists of HLA-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients; Chimera, designed to enhance organ transplantation; and Chymalis, a cell therapy product utilizing mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow to aid in the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. Additionally, Ossium provides bone marrow cells for research purposes in oncology and immunology. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Ossium is also establishing the world's first bone marrow bank to improve treatment outcomes for blood cancers and facilitate tissue repair.

HelloSelf

Series A in 2021
HelloSelf is a health and wellness platform that provides its users with digital access to therapists. HelloSelf works with you to easily test the changes you can make to your life and measure their impact on your mind. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in London, England.

Supplant

Series A in 2021
Cambridge Glycoscience is a biotechnology company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing sugar-free ingredients for the food industry, focusing on creating natural food components derived from agricultural resources. Their innovative products enable food manufacturers to reduce sugar content, enhance fiber levels, and improve gut health-promoting qualities in food items. By leveraging biotechnology, Cambridge Glycoscience aims to support healthier eating options and contribute to the evolving landscape of food production.

Believer Meats

Convertible Note in 2021
Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in distributive manufacturing technology that enables the production of cultured meat from fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By focusing on animal-free meat production, Believer Meats aims to enhance food safety and mitigate the ecological impact associated with traditional meat farming. The company's advanced technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, and it is further refined through collaboration with renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene.

AppOnboard

Series C in 2021
AppOnboard is a Los Angeles-based software company empowering creators to build businesses without any programming experience. The company offers two no-code products: Buildbox, the largest no-code mobile game engine, and AppOnboard Studio, a mobile, interactive design studio that enables anyone to create playable ads and app prototypes.

Brainly

Series D in 2020
Brainly is an online learning platform where students and parents get homework and study help from peers and experts. With the platform and its group of websites and apps, middle school and high school students are given the opportunity to ask questions freely to the online community comprised of students, parents, and teachers. The software is developed with a mission to help students gain the confidence that comes from helping others and inspire them to learn in a collaborative community. Brainly is backed by Naspers, Kulczyk Investments, General Catalyst Partners, Point Nine Capital, Runa Capital, and Learn Capital. In 2009, Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus co-founded the company in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland and is available in 35 countries.

Cuemath

Series C in 2020
Cuemath is the only program which makes every aspect of learning maths engaging and comprehensive by using math worksheets and application-based technology under the supervision of trained and certified teachers.

Finiata

Venture Round in 2020
Finiata GmbH is a financial services provider based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in flexible financing solutions for small businesses and freelancers. Founded in 2016, the company offers a finance platform that includes credit solutions and invoice factoring, allowing businesses to secure working capital by selling outstanding invoices at a discount. Finiata employs a unique credit scoring system that combines traditional algorithms with alternative data sources to assess the creditworthiness of its clients. This automated online system enables small and medium enterprises to access liquidity and gain insights into their cash flow, addressing the financial needs of the self-employed and fostering their growth.

Booksy

Venture Round in 2020
Booksy Sp. z o.o. is a company based in Warsaw, Poland, that operates an online platform for scheduling appointments at salons and beauty service providers. The platform is cloud-based and utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze user behavior, helping customers find optimal appointment times with their preferred stylists. This technology enables appointment-driven businesses to manage their calendars and availability efficiently while streamlining the booking process for clients.

Kojo

Series A in 2020
Agora Systems, Inc. designs and develops materials management platform for modern construction companies. The company also offers modern materials management solution built for the electrical trade. Agora Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Climax Foods

Seed Round in 2020
Climax Foods Inc. is a company focused on producing plant-based food products that replicate the taste and texture of animal-based foods by leveraging artificial intelligence and data science. Founded in 2019 and based in Berkeley, California, the company employs advanced machine learning and predictive modeling frameworks to enhance food innovation processes. Its team of experts in data and food science utilizes the diverse plant kingdom to develop a new generation of plant-based foods, aiming to create superior flavor, texture, and nutrition at competitive prices. By prioritizing experimentation and optimization, Climax Foods seeks to revolutionize the food production system and provide alternatives that can outperform traditional animal-based products.

THIS

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that provides alternative meat products for meat lovers. The company's products are made of plant-based ingredients that are fortified with vitamin B12 and iron, enabling meat lovers to get the real feel of having meat-based products and satisfy their tastes without killing animals.

StethoMe

Series A in 2020
StethoMe, an AI startup focussed on the world of healthcare and telemedicine. StethoMe is the first system that detects abnormalities in the respiratory system. StethoMe relies on medical AI algorithms (CE 2274) working together with a wireless stethoscope and dedicated application. The electronic StethoMe stethoscope is a precision medical device intended for performing auscultation of the respiratory system and heart. The stethoscope connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth and enables making high quality recordings of auscultation sounds in a dedicated application. After the examination is finished, the sounds recorded are sent to the physician’s audiovisual panel where a unique sound StethoMe AI analysis preview is provided. StethoMe AI is the certified medical system intended for sound analysis supporting the diagnostic process. The system relies on artificial intelligence algorithms. It maximizes the treatment efficiency and increases the reliability of diagnosis. StethoMe AI detects pathological sounds in the respiratory system of children with high accuracy and provides information automatically about respiratory and heart rates. StethoMe ensures also control over examination quality thanks to it can be used by both patients at their homes and by medical centers that provide telemedicine services. The device and AI algorithms have been certified in EU as a class 2a medical device (CE2274). The StethoMe project can be implemented thanks to the trust of investors - SpeedUp Group, Programa.pl, TDJ Pitango Ventures and Manta Ray VC. Main achievements: - Baillie Gifford Discovery Competition - Winner, 2019 - EC2VC Pitch Competition - Winner, 2019 - IOT/WT Innovation World Cup, Healthcare - Winner, 2018 - Startup World Cup & Summit - European Winner, BioTech Award, 2018 - CESawards - Best Social Impact Startup, Best Newcomer, 2017 - Future X Healthcare start-up Award - 3rd Place Winner, Audience Award, 2017 - Hardware Massive CEE - Winner, 2017 - Philips Innovation Challenge - Champion Award, 2016

CalypsoAI

Series A in 2020
Calypso AI Corp. develops software products to solve artificial intelligence risks for national security and highly-regulated industries. It offers Vespr software platform, an integrated model accreditation and model risk management system that enables users to monitor artificial systems for ongoing performance, compliance, and security thresholds. Its solution is also used by teams to validate, monitor, and secure their artificial intelligence. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Mateo, California with additional offices in New York, Virginia, and Ireland.

Kernel

Series C in 2020
HI, LLC, doing business as Kernel, a human intelligence company, develops neuro prosthesis to mimic, repair, and improve cognition. The company focuses on treating dysfunctions caused by neurodegenerative diseases. It offers a chip that can be implanted in the brain to help people suffering from neurological damage caused by strokes and Alzheimer’s/concussions. HI, LLC was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Nomagic

Seed Round in 2020
Nomagic, Inc. is a Warsaw-based company that specializes in robotic manipulation solutions for order fulfillment and warehouse operations. The company develops smart pick-and-place robotic systems designed to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and reliability in e-commerce environments. By automating repetitive tasks, Nomagic's robots help reduce fulfillment costs and address labor shortages, allowing warehouses to operate continuously. The technology is powered by artificial intelligence, enabling the systems to learn and adapt in real-time, thus improving decision-making and operational agility. Nomagic's robots have been successfully deployed in packing lines at Cdiscount, the leading e-commerce platform in France.

Raise

Seed Round in 2020
Raise Marketplace Inc. operates an online platform for buying and selling gift cards, allowing users to convert unused cards into cash and purchase discounted gift cards from various brands and categories. The company collaborates with over 600 national brands to enhance customer loyalty and engagement while providing savings and rewards through its Raise Pay service. Since its inception in 2010, Raise has helped millions of members save over $200 million. Additionally, the company offers rZero, a risk minimization service aimed at preventing digital fraud, including account takeovers and counterfeit activities. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Raise is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, as well as through its website.

THIS

Seed Round in 2020
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that provides alternative meat products for meat lovers. The company's products are made of plant-based ingredients that are fortified with vitamin B12 and iron, enabling meat lovers to get the real feel of having meat-based products and satisfy their tastes without killing animals.

Market AI

Seed Round in 2019
Market is a business focused on enhancing financial health and fostering partnerships within various industries. Founded in 2019 and based in Santa Monica, California, it provides advisory services that assist direct-to-consumer and app-based companies in gaining insights into their financial performance. By offering analytics and insights, Market empowers businesses to make informed decisions and improve their overall financial health. Additionally, Market facilitates better understanding among companies, helping them identify and connect with potential partners to drive growth.

Cuemath

Series B in 2019
Cuemath is the only program which makes every aspect of learning maths engaging and comprehensive by using math worksheets and application-based technology under the supervision of trained and certified teachers.

Believer Meats

Series A in 2019
Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionizing meat production through innovative cellular agriculture. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in distributive manufacturing technology that enables the production of cultured meat from fat and muscle cells without the need to raise or harvest animals. By focusing on animal-free meat production, Believer Meats aims to enhance food safety and mitigate the ecological impact associated with traditional meat farming. The company's advanced technology has been developed by a team of award-winning biologists and bioengineers, and it is further refined through collaboration with renowned chefs from Jerusalem's culinary scene.

BEIT

Seed Round in 2019
Beit is a company based in Kraków, Poland, that specializes in developing algorithms for quantum computers aimed at solving NP-complete problems, particularly the Hamiltonian cycle problem. These problems are significant as they relate to various real-world challenges in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing at scale. By leveraging the capabilities of quantum computing, Beit offers solutions that provide speed improvements beyond quadratic, which are not achievable with classical computing methods. The focus on NP-complete problems positions Beit to support companies in optimizing operations and enhancing efficiency in complex environments.

Brainly

Series C in 2019
Brainly is an online learning platform where students and parents get homework and study help from peers and experts. With the platform and its group of websites and apps, middle school and high school students are given the opportunity to ask questions freely to the online community comprised of students, parents, and teachers. The software is developed with a mission to help students gain the confidence that comes from helping others and inspire them to learn in a collaborative community. Brainly is backed by Naspers, Kulczyk Investments, General Catalyst Partners, Point Nine Capital, Runa Capital, and Learn Capital. In 2009, Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus co-founded the company in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland and is available in 35 countries.

THIS

Seed Round in 2019
THIS is a plant-based meat brand that provides alternative meat products for meat lovers. The company's products are made of plant-based ingredients that are fortified with vitamin B12 and iron, enabling meat lovers to get the real feel of having meat-based products and satisfy their tastes without killing animals.

Beacon

Seed Round in 2019
Beacon Technologies Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in freight forwarding and supply chain financing services. The firm offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates global ocean, air, and truck freight forwarding, providing clients with real-time data on cargo deliveries. Additionally, Beacon features a marketplace that allows users to access information on international shipping costs. The company also provides credit facilities to help businesses manage payments to suppliers, covering international and local expenses, as well as deferred freight, VAT, and duty costs. Established in 2018 and formerly known as Global Technology Holdings Ltd., Beacon has positioned itself as a key player in the logistics and supply chain finance sector.

Forge Platform

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of an online platform intended to offer real-time and historical insights for ethereum based projects. The company's platform reports about project performance across a range of metrics including transaction volume, gas costs, method failures among others, providing clients with contextual insights into all contracts that integrate with their application or protocol.

Kadence

Venture Round in 2019
Chargifi Ltd. is a company that specializes in wireless charging technology, offering a cloud management platform designed for the mass deployment of wireless charging solutions. The company provides venues with wireless charging spots, allowing their customers to conveniently charge mobile devices while accessing WiFi. This not only enhances customer experience but also facilitates real-time communication and marketing opportunities for businesses. Chargifi operates a network of charging stations in various locations, including coffee shops in London, airports in Ireland, and business centers in Dubai, with a presence at international events such as tournaments and conferences. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, Chargifi has expanded its operations globally, serving over 90 organizations across 21 countries.

Archdesk

Seed Round in 2019
Archdesk is a type of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software that is geared towards general construction workers, specialist contractors, as well as fabricators. The main goal behind the project is to provide clients with a cost-effective, time-saving solution that can help them take total control of their own construction projects in a comprehensive, simple way. Thanks to Archdesk, you have more control over your labour costs, and you can vastly improve your company workflow. All business activities of your company can be greatly boosted, from the functioning of your office, through estimation, project management, accounting, and even the manufacturing process itself.

AppOnboard

Series B in 2018
AppOnboard is a Los Angeles-based software company empowering creators to build businesses without any programming experience. The company offers two no-code products: Buildbox, the largest no-code mobile game engine, and AppOnboard Studio, a mobile, interactive design studio that enables anyone to create playable ads and app prototypes.

Toonstar

Seed Round in 2018
Toonstar Inc. is a digital animation company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. The company has developed a software application that allows users to livestream their own cartoon shows, utilizing advanced facial recognition technology. This platform empowers users to transform into cartoon characters and create interactive, snackable content aimed at mobile audiences. Toonstar specializes in producing daily pop culture cartoons quickly and cost-effectively, partnering with creators to bring virtual influencers to life. Through its innovative approach, Toonstar enables a new level of engagement and creativity for fans and content creators alike.

Booksy

Series B in 2018
Booksy Sp. z o.o. is a company based in Warsaw, Poland, that operates an online platform for scheduling appointments at salons and beauty service providers. The platform is cloud-based and utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze user behavior, helping customers find optimal appointment times with their preferred stylists. This technology enables appointment-driven businesses to manage their calendars and availability efficiently while streamlining the booking process for clients.

Clark

Series B in 2018
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company specializes in providing transparent, affordable, and comprehensive insurance coverage through a digital platform. By leveraging technology and insurance expertise, Clark offers a user-friendly approach to insurance advice, enabling customers to assess their insurance status easily. Users can access the platform via iOS and Android applications or a website, where they receive an analysis of their current insurance situation and recommendations for optimization. This includes comparing tariffs from various insurance providers, allowing users to manage their insurance needs transparently and at a lower cost. Clark is supported by FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.

Kadence

Series A in 2018
Chargifi Ltd. is a company that specializes in wireless charging technology, offering a cloud management platform designed for the mass deployment of wireless charging solutions. The company provides venues with wireless charging spots, allowing their customers to conveniently charge mobile devices while accessing WiFi. This not only enhances customer experience but also facilitates real-time communication and marketing opportunities for businesses. Chargifi operates a network of charging stations in various locations, including coffee shops in London, airports in Ireland, and business centers in Dubai, with a presence at international events such as tournaments and conferences. Established in 2013 and headquartered in London, Chargifi has expanded its operations globally, serving over 90 organizations across 21 countries.

Frontier Car Group

Series B in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a berlin-based startup who develop, launch, and operate used-automotive marketplaces within emerging market economies, with operations in Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Additionally, we are successfully engaging in two joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland. We increase the efficiency of selling and buying cars through technology, infra-structure creation, access to capital and innovative business models that allows all stakeholders to gain from our impact.

Fable Studio

Seed Round in 2018
Fable Studio, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing content featuring artificial intelligence characters for augmented and virtual reality platforms. The studio focuses on interactive cinematic projects, emphasizing the creation and nurturing of characters that are both stylish and approachable. Fable Studio's creator-driven teams are designed to remain agile, allowing them to take creative risks and explore innovative approaches that go beyond traditional production methods.

Hyperloop One

Venture Round in 2017
Hyperloop One, Inc. is focused on the design and development of a high-speed tubular transit system that employs magnetic levitation technology to facilitate the rapid transportation of passengers and cargo. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to provide direct and sustainable transportation solutions. Hyperloop One's innovative system allows for speeds of up to 760 miles per hour, utilizing a vacuum tube to optimize travel efficiency. The company collaborates with various partners, including renowned firms such as Parsons, ARUP, and McKinsey, to enhance its technology and implementation strategies. Originally known as Hyperloop Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded in May 2016 to reflect its evolving mission within the transportation sector.

Finiata

Series A in 2017
Finiata GmbH is a financial services provider based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in flexible financing solutions for small businesses and freelancers. Founded in 2016, the company offers a finance platform that includes credit solutions and invoice factoring, allowing businesses to secure working capital by selling outstanding invoices at a discount. Finiata employs a unique credit scoring system that combines traditional algorithms with alternative data sources to assess the creditworthiness of its clients. This automated online system enables small and medium enterprises to access liquidity and gain insights into their cash flow, addressing the financial needs of the self-employed and fostering their growth.

AdTonos

Grant in 2017
AdTonos is a programmatic audio advertising platform that connects advertisers with publishers. The marketplace offers multiple ad placements from well-known pre-rolls, through to mid-rolls and real-time ad replacement for live streaming. This provides advertisers with vast reach across digital audio channels, while radio stations, podcasters or music streaming services profit from the use of an effective tool that supports them in growing their revenues from online advertising. Brands have, at their fingertips, an easy-to-reach audience of more than 15 million unique online audio listeners from the UK and worldwide and potential of at least 200 million ad playouts a month. AdTonos is supported by the UK’s Department of International Trade, helping the company to scale globally, and is a member of IAB UK, IAB Europe and the European Association of Commercial Radios, which represents commercial radio at the European Parliament.

Brainly

Series B in 2017
Brainly is an online learning platform where students and parents get homework and study help from peers and experts. With the platform and its group of websites and apps, middle school and high school students are given the opportunity to ask questions freely to the online community comprised of students, parents, and teachers. The software is developed with a mission to help students gain the confidence that comes from helping others and inspire them to learn in a collaborative community. Brainly is backed by Naspers, Kulczyk Investments, General Catalyst Partners, Point Nine Capital, Runa Capital, and Learn Capital. In 2009, Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus co-founded the company in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland and is available in 35 countries.

Raise

Series C in 2017
Raise Marketplace Inc. operates an online platform for buying and selling gift cards, allowing users to convert unused cards into cash and purchase discounted gift cards from various brands and categories. The company collaborates with over 600 national brands to enhance customer loyalty and engagement while providing savings and rewards through its Raise Pay service. Since its inception in 2010, Raise has helped millions of members save over $200 million. Additionally, the company offers rZero, a risk minimization service aimed at preventing digital fraud, including account takeovers and counterfeit activities. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Raise is accessible on both iOS and Android devices, as well as through its website.

Toonstar

Seed Round in 2017
Toonstar Inc. is a digital animation company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. The company has developed a software application that allows users to livestream their own cartoon shows, utilizing advanced facial recognition technology. This platform empowers users to transform into cartoon characters and create interactive, snackable content aimed at mobile audiences. Toonstar specializes in producing daily pop culture cartoons quickly and cost-effectively, partnering with creators to bring virtual influencers to life. Through its innovative approach, Toonstar enables a new level of engagement and creativity for fans and content creators alike.

StethoMe

Seed Round in 2017
StethoMe, an AI startup focussed on the world of healthcare and telemedicine. StethoMe is the first system that detects abnormalities in the respiratory system. StethoMe relies on medical AI algorithms (CE 2274) working together with a wireless stethoscope and dedicated application. The electronic StethoMe stethoscope is a precision medical device intended for performing auscultation of the respiratory system and heart. The stethoscope connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth and enables making high quality recordings of auscultation sounds in a dedicated application. After the examination is finished, the sounds recorded are sent to the physician’s audiovisual panel where a unique sound StethoMe AI analysis preview is provided. StethoMe AI is the certified medical system intended for sound analysis supporting the diagnostic process. The system relies on artificial intelligence algorithms. It maximizes the treatment efficiency and increases the reliability of diagnosis. StethoMe AI detects pathological sounds in the respiratory system of children with high accuracy and provides information automatically about respiratory and heart rates. StethoMe ensures also control over examination quality thanks to it can be used by both patients at their homes and by medical centers that provide telemedicine services. The device and AI algorithms have been certified in EU as a class 2a medical device (CE2274). The StethoMe project can be implemented thanks to the trust of investors - SpeedUp Group, Programa.pl, TDJ Pitango Ventures and Manta Ray VC. Main achievements: - Baillie Gifford Discovery Competition - Winner, 2019 - EC2VC Pitch Competition - Winner, 2019 - IOT/WT Innovation World Cup, Healthcare - Winner, 2018 - Startup World Cup & Summit - European Winner, BioTech Award, 2018 - CESawards - Best Social Impact Startup, Best Newcomer, 2017 - Future X Healthcare start-up Award - 3rd Place Winner, Audience Award, 2017 - Hardware Massive CEE - Winner, 2017 - Philips Innovation Challenge - Champion Award, 2016

BioLite

Series C in 2017
BioLite Inc. develops and manufactures energy products for customers in the United States and internationally. It offers portable grills, carry packs, kettle pots, camp and base stoves, power lights, energy bundles, nanogrid products, site lights, and flex lights. Its products are compatible with various devices, such as cell phones, smartphones, GPS, LED flashlights, headlamps, rechargeable battery packs, and other devices. It sells its products online. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Grey Wizard

Venture Round in 2017
Grey Wizard provides cloud based, military grade, managed security service designed to protect websites and web applications. The core functions include Advanced Web Application Firewall, Bot Mitigation, DDoS Protection, Advanced API Protection and Behaviour Based Anomaly Protection. Thanks to Machine Learning and A.I the solution “learns” characteristics of each client and provides a tailored service.

Clark

Series A in 2016
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company specializes in providing transparent, affordable, and comprehensive insurance coverage through a digital platform. By leveraging technology and insurance expertise, Clark offers a user-friendly approach to insurance advice, enabling customers to assess their insurance status easily. Users can access the platform via iOS and Android applications or a website, where they receive an analysis of their current insurance situation and recommendations for optimization. This includes comparing tariffs from various insurance providers, allowing users to manage their insurance needs transparently and at a lower cost. Clark is supported by FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.
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