IONIQ

IONIQ Group GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the development of platforms and investments in emerging digital markets. Founded in 2011, IONIQ focuses on sectors such as fintech, healthcare technologies, advertising technology, and big data. The firm has established itself as a key player in shaping Europe’s digital landscape, launching successful companies like Zeotap in the data and advertising market and finleap, a leading fintech platform. In recent years, IONIQ has also ventured into digital healthcare through its Heartbeat Labs initiative. With additional offices in Paris and Seoul, IONIQ Group has built over 20 companies that collectively employ more than 1,200 professionals across multiple global locations. The firm aims to foster synergetic relationships among its portfolio companies, many of which have achieved profitability within three years of their launch.

Andreas Jägle

Vice President, Operations

Johannes Keienburg

CEO

Hendrik Krawinkel

Co-Founder

13 past transactions

CureSkin

Series A in 2022
CureSkin is a Bengaluru-based company that specializes in AI-powered dermatological care through a mobile application. Founded in 2016, the app utilizes computer vision technology to analyze photographs of users' skin, identifying issues such as acne, dark spots, scars, and pigmentation. Based on this analysis, CureSkin offers personalized treatment plans, skincare regimens, and recommendations for products and dermatologists. The platform aims to bridge the gap for individuals lacking access to trained dermatological professionals, providing tailored solutions for skin health and hair fall management.

Zeotap

Series C in 2020
Zeotap GmbH is a customer intelligence platform that assists brands in understanding their customers and predicting their behaviors, which enables more effective investments in customer relationships and products. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Zeotap combines identity and profile data from exclusive enterprise partners with a comprehensive technology platform for unifying first-party customer data, identity resolution, third-party data enrichment, and analytics. The company emphasizes data privacy and security, adhering to strict governance and compliance measures, and holds certifications such as ISO 27001 and CSA STAR. Zeotap serves over 70 of the top 100 global brands, including Unilever, BBVA, and Mercedes-Benz, and has expanded its operations to locations such as New York, Bengaluru, Madrid, and Milan. With a workforce of 145 employees, Zeotap has raised more than $45 million from international investors.

PAIR Finance

Series A in 2017
PAIR Finance GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital debt collection services. The company caters to various industries, including telecommunications, payment services, banking, online services, e-commerce, mobility, media, energy and gas, and insurance. As a registered debt collection agency, PAIR Finance aims to enhance customer loyalty by employing a client-specific, friendly, and solution-oriented approach when engaging with debtors. Through its innovative digital strategies, PAIR Finance seeks to transform the traditional debt collection process, making it more efficient and customer-friendly.

CureSkin

Seed Round in 2017
CureSkin is a Bengaluru-based company that specializes in AI-powered dermatological care through a mobile application. Founded in 2016, the app utilizes computer vision technology to analyze photographs of users' skin, identifying issues such as acne, dark spots, scars, and pigmentation. Based on this analysis, CureSkin offers personalized treatment plans, skincare regimens, and recommendations for products and dermatologists. The platform aims to bridge the gap for individuals lacking access to trained dermatological professionals, providing tailored solutions for skin health and hair fall management.

finleap

Series A in 2017
FinLeap GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent venture capital firm and fintech ecosystem. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments primarily within the fintech industry, focusing on software as a service (SaaS) and digital services in financial markets. With additional offices in cities such as San Francisco, Milan, Madrid, and Paris, FinLeap has developed a range of ventures, including notable companies like Solarisbank, ELEMENT, and PAIR Finance. The firm aims to support its portfolio companies by providing access to seed capital, a robust network of investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and top talent. With a workforce exceeding 1,300 employees from diverse backgrounds, FinLeap continues to expand its influence in the European fintech landscape.

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.

finleap

Venture Round in 2016
FinLeap GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent venture capital firm and fintech ecosystem. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments primarily within the fintech industry, focusing on software as a service (SaaS) and digital services in financial markets. With additional offices in cities such as San Francisco, Milan, Madrid, and Paris, FinLeap has developed a range of ventures, including notable companies like Solarisbank, ELEMENT, and PAIR Finance. The firm aims to support its portfolio companies by providing access to seed capital, a robust network of investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and top talent. With a workforce exceeding 1,300 employees from diverse backgrounds, FinLeap continues to expand its influence in the European fintech landscape.

Zeotap

Series A in 2015
Zeotap GmbH is a customer intelligence platform that assists brands in understanding their customers and predicting their behaviors, which enables more effective investments in customer relationships and products. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Zeotap combines identity and profile data from exclusive enterprise partners with a comprehensive technology platform for unifying first-party customer data, identity resolution, third-party data enrichment, and analytics. The company emphasizes data privacy and security, adhering to strict governance and compliance measures, and holds certifications such as ISO 27001 and CSA STAR. Zeotap serves over 70 of the top 100 global brands, including Unilever, BBVA, and Mercedes-Benz, and has expanded its operations to locations such as New York, Bengaluru, Madrid, and Milan. With a workforce of 145 employees, Zeotap has raised more than $45 million from international investors.

Ad2games

Series A in 2014
Ad2games GmbH is a performance marketing platform that specializes in connecting game advertisers with their target audiences. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has established itself as the largest game-focused ad-tech firm in Europe and a major player in global game distribution. It offers a variety of advertising formats, including IAB and rich media, allowing publishers such as gaming sites, bloggers, and media groups to monetize their traffic while enabling game developers to promote their products effectively. Utilizing advanced behavioral targeting technologies and data mining, Ad2games supports over 150 game publishers, providing more than 1,500,000 players monthly across more than 75 countries. The company has additional offices in San Francisco and São Paulo, employing a diverse team of 75 experts in performance marketing and gaming.

appiris

Venture Round in 2014
appiris is a mobile marketing platform focusing on non Gaming verticals. Founded in Jan 2014 by Hitfox Group, Stefan Benndorf and Hugo Gersanois, appiris is a platform for acquiring high-value users for mobile applications on a pure performance basis. The campaigns of customers are optimized based on LTV and ROI metrics. Key benefits for appiris's clients comprise the high-quality and scale through the sophisticated optimization and delivery approach. appiris works for a broadly diversified client base from industry segments such as E-Commerce, Classifieds, Travel and other transaction-based business models. For its media partners, apploop delivers high eCPMs through high conversion rates and high-quality offers

Datamonk

Acquisition in 2014
Datamonk is a Berlin-based mobile targeting and analytics platform that specializes in Big Data analysis of mobile audience data. The company offers a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform designed for mobile advertising, which provides advertisers with custom targeting solutions to effectively reach their desired audiences. Additionally, Datamonk features a self-serve web application for app market analytics, enabling advertisers to gain insights into the app ecosystem and make informed targeting decisions. By segmenting audiences, Datamonk assists both mobile advertisers in connecting with the right users and publishers in enhancing the value of their inventory.

Monedo

Seed Round in 2012
Monedo Holding GmbH specializes in providing credit lending solutions through advanced technology, particularly focusing on the underbanked population. The company employs machine-learning algorithms and big data scoring to enhance credit decision-making and accessibility. Its product lineup includes customized installment loans, microloans through Kredito24, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager aimed at helping customers manage their finances effectively. Additionally, Monedo offers a "Lending as a Service" model, enabling partners to integrate its credit products via API into their platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Monedo operates across multiple markets, including Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, and Thailand, processing over four million loan applications to date. The company is led by CEO and Co-Founder Alexander Graubner-Müller and is supported by prominent investors.

Ad2games

Acquisition in 2012
Ad2games GmbH is a performance marketing platform that specializes in connecting game advertisers with their target audiences. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has established itself as the largest game-focused ad-tech firm in Europe and a major player in global game distribution. It offers a variety of advertising formats, including IAB and rich media, allowing publishers such as gaming sites, bloggers, and media groups to monetize their traffic while enabling game developers to promote their products effectively. Utilizing advanced behavioral targeting technologies and data mining, Ad2games supports over 150 game publishers, providing more than 1,500,000 players monthly across more than 75 countries. The company has additional offices in San Francisco and São Paulo, employing a diverse team of 75 experts in performance marketing and gaming.
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