V4Drive
Acquisition in 2024
V4Drive, developed from VARTA AG's pioneering spirit, represents a watershed moment in the development of lithium-ion technology for electric mobility.
VARTA AG is a leading manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of battery solutions, including microbatteries, household batteries, energy storage systems, and specialized customer-specific applications. The company operates across five main business segments: Micro Batteries, Lithium-Ion CoinPower, Consumer Batteries, Energy Storage Systems, and Others. VARTA is particularly recognized for its innovation in lithium-ion technology and primary hearing aid batteries, establishing global standards in these areas. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Consumer Batteries segment, which includes products such as household batteries, rechargeable batteries, chargers, portable power banks, and lighting solutions. With a presence in over 75 countries, VARTA operates five production facilities in Europe and Asia, complemented by sales centers in key markets including Asia, Europe, and the United States.
HIF Global
Corporate Round in 2024
HIF Global is an eFuel company dedicated to the production of carbon-neutral fuels aimed at accelerating decarbonization. The company employs renewable energy to generate green hydrogen through electrolysis and captures carbon dioxide from both atmospheric and industrial or biogenic sources. It specializes in creating a carbon-neutral equivalent of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through the production of green methanol. HIF Global's efforts provide a viable solution for reducing reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Sensigo
Seed Round in 2023
Sensigo is a technology company that specializes in an AI-driven vehicle service platform. This platform is designed to equip service technicians and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with tools to simplify complex automotive and maintenance data. By doing so, Sensigo helps reduce repair cycle times, improves customer satisfaction, and minimizes warranty risks. The platform can diagnose and predict vehicle failures, recommend component replacements, and streamline parts procurement, ultimately enabling car service centers to optimize turnaround times and reduce repair costs.
Bluedot
Seed Round in 2023
Bluedot is a marketplace focused on enhancing electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a software and hardware integrated system through a mobile application. This platform allows charger owners to schedule and share their charging spots, generating income while facilitating EV owners in locating both public and private charging units. The application not only enables users to track real-time availability of charging stations but also supports fleet owners in managing charge schedules, statistics, and maintenance remotely. Additionally, it serves as a universal charging payment and rewards platform for individual and fleet drivers, promoting the adoption of electric vehicles.
VfB Stuttgart
Corporate Round in 2023
VfB Stuttgart provides various types of management consulting services to their clients.
Vientiane Technology
Series A in 2023
Vientiane Technology offers virtual Idol incubation, operations and commercialization services.
Bluedot
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Bluedot is a marketplace focused on enhancing electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a software and hardware integrated system through a mobile application. This platform allows charger owners to schedule and share their charging spots, generating income while facilitating EV owners in locating both public and private charging units. The application not only enables users to track real-time availability of charging stations but also supports fleet owners in managing charge schedules, statistics, and maintenance remotely. Additionally, it serves as a universal charging payment and rewards platform for individual and fleet drivers, promoting the adoption of electric vehicles.
CustomCells
Series A in 2022
CustomCells is an electronics manufacturing company specializing in lithium-ion technology and battery cell development. Founded in 2012, it has established itself as a leader in high-performance battery cells for automotive and aviation applications. CustomCells has been the technology provider for significant projects, including Porsche's Cellforce Group, and currently serves as the cell manufacturing partner for Lilium. The company is expanding its operations into the USA while maintaining multiple development and production sites. CustomCells focuses on producing pre-lithiated battery cells with exceptional power and energy ratings and is integrating artificial intelligence into its production processes. Its offerings include electrode foils, rechargeable accumulators, and battery systems tailored for diverse applications, such as weather stations, satellites, and unmanned underwater vehicles.
Justhome
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Justhome is a home financing platform designed to streamline the home search and financing experience for potential buyers. The company provides a digital interface that facilitates quick and efficient processes, including mortgage advisory services. By integrating financing tools into the customer relationship management systems of collaborating real estate agents, Justhome matches pre-qualified buyers with off-market properties within its partner network. This approach not only helps buyers find suitable properties but also enhances their purchasing power by offering access to favorable financing terms.
Stretchme
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Stretchme is a sport-tech company that specializes in personalized training routines aimed at enhancing flexibility and overall fitness. The company offers a range of courses designed for various skill levels, including programs focused on achieving splits, improving chest opening, and mastering handstands and forearm strength. Stretchme provides holistic training options, allowing clients to engage in stretching classes both online and in-person. This flexibility enables individuals to exercise at their own pace and schedule, catering to both beginners and advanced practitioners. The platform emphasizes the importance of correct posture and balanced progression in training, making it accessible to a wide audience seeking to improve their physical well-being.
FAZUA GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of e-bike drive systems, aiming to enhance cycling mobility while maintaining the natural feel of traditional non-motorized biking. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ottobrunn, Germany, the company offers the FAZUA evation drive system, which includes a motor, gearbox, battery, and power electronics. This innovative system allows for seamless switching between motorized assistance and traditional pedaling, catering to sportive cycling demands. The design enables easy removal and replacement of the drive system from the bike's downtube, allowing manufacturers to create sleek and integrated bike frames that accommodate the drive pack without compromising aesthetics.
Rimac Group
Series D in 2022
Rimac Group, based in Sveta Nedelja, Croatia, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of electric vehicles and advanced automotive components. The company produces high-performance electric hypercars and a variety of electric vehicle components, including drivetrains, battery systems, and infotainment systems. Rimac Group also offers extensive engineering solutions, such as concept design, production strategy development, and quality control. In addition to manufacturing, the company provides prototyping services and the conversion of internal combustion engines to electric or hybrid powertrains. Founded in 2009, Rimac Group has established a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor, further enhancing its capabilities in the automotive sector. The organization is driven by a passion for innovation and aims to redefine the electric vehicle landscape through cutting-edge technology and design.
Puulse (ex Cappi)
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Welcome to Puulse, the future of banking and financing for the next generation of digital workers! Our platform is designed specifically for gig workers, providing them with instant payment options and a range of tailored financial products to help solve their unique financial challenges. Our mission is to empower the 1 billion gig workers worldwide to achieve Financial Zen, by offering a flexible and user-friendly banking and financing experience that meets their needs. With Puulse, gig workers can access financial tools and resources that were previously unavailable to them, giving them greater control over their finances and peace of mind. Our team of fintech experts is passionate about creating innovative solutions that truly make a difference in people's lives. We're proud to be at the forefront of the gig economy revolution, and we're committed to helping gig workers thrive in today's digital economy. Join us in our mission to transform the world of finance for gig workers. Follow Puulse on LinkedIn for the latest updates and insights, and visit our website to learn more about our platform and how we can help you achieve Financial Zen.
Group14 Technologies
Series C in 2022
Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, specializing in engineered carbon materials for energy storage solutions including electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, the company collaborates with clients representing 95% of global battery production. Group14 develops innovative battery materials that enhance energy performance in lithium-ion systems, providing clients with significantly increased lithium capacity while ensuring safety and longevity. The company operates a joint venture in South Korea and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities worldwide to meet the growing demand for silicon battery materials, aiming to enable a future where all rechargeable devices are powered by advanced battery technology.
HIF Global
Private Equity Round in 2022
HIF Global is an eFuel company dedicated to the production of carbon-neutral fuels aimed at accelerating decarbonization. The company employs renewable energy to generate green hydrogen through electrolysis and captures carbon dioxide from both atmospheric and industrial or biogenic sources. It specializes in creating a carbon-neutral equivalent of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through the production of green methanol. HIF Global's efforts provide a viable solution for reducing reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.
Denizen
Seed Round in 2022
Denizen helps companies monetize un-used office space by providing flexible workspaces for teams and individuals, similar to Airbnb. This not only benefits tenants economically and socially, but also lays the foundation for a more sustainable future by increasing occupancy and usage within leased office spaces.
Cresta is a technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance customer service and sales operations. Its platform is designed to improve the quality of customer interactions by providing timely and relevant information to agents, thereby facilitating effective communication between agents and customers. By augmenting the capabilities of sales and service teams, Cresta's tools aim to increase conversion rates and overall efficiency, ultimately enabling businesses to significantly boost productivity in their customer-facing operations. Through its innovative approach, Cresta supports organizations in managing inquiries more effectively and streamlining their customer experience.
auticon
Venture Round in 2022
auticon GmbH is a consulting firm based in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in Munich and Düsseldorf. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in information technology services, particularly in software testing and quality assurance. auticon employs autistic individuals exclusively as software testers, leveraging their unique skills to provide high-quality workmanship in various areas, including static code analysis, functional testing, usability testing, and data analysis. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including software producers, IT firms, consulting companies, and public institutions. By focusing on the strengths of its workforce, auticon not only delivers exceptional testing services but also promotes inclusivity within the tech industry.
DSP Concepts
Series C in 2022
DSP Concepts Inc. is a leading provider of audio development tools and intellectual property for creators of audio-enabled products, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Massachusetts, Germany, and China. The company's flagship product, Audio Weaver, is a cross-platform audio-processing engine that simplifies audio innovation by allowing engineers to rapidly prototype and modify designs across teams. DSP Concepts also offers TalkTo, a suite of proprietary machine learning and microphone processing algorithms designed to enhance audio clarity in noisy environments. Their technology supports multiple audio input and output streams, making it suitable for diverse applications, including automotive systems, soundbars, smart speakers, and IoT devices. Through design and consulting services, DSP Concepts assists in automotive audio design, system architecture, and custom protocol development, enabling developers to bring their products to market efficiently while minimizing risks. Their solutions are utilized by renowned brands across various sectors, ensuring a remarkable audio experience in countless consumer and automotive products.
Greyp Bikes d.o.o.
Acquisition in 2021
Greyp Bikes d.o.o. designs and manufactures high-end electric bicycles that incorporate advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and augmented reality. The company focuses on providing sustainable mobility solutions, allowing users to experience comfortable transportation with a diverse range of speeds and capabilities. Greyp's innovative approach aims to enhance the performance and connectivity of e-bikes, positioning them as a leader in the smart cycling market.
INTAMSYS
Venture Round in 2021
INTAMSYS Technology Co. Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of 3D printers and additive manufacturing systems. The company focuses on high-performance functional materials, offering advanced 3D printing solutions tailored for various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, engineering, oil and gas, and education. INTAMSYS's flagship products, the FUNMAT HT and FUNMAT PRO HT printers, are engineered for affordability and high performance, meeting the needs of functional materials 3D printing. In addition to manufacturing printers, INTAMSYS provides comprehensive additive manufacturing services, including the creation of functional prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and mass production of final products. All INTAMSYS printers adhere to strict quality standards and have received necessary certifications, ensuring reliability and performance in diverse industrial applications.
THE EMBASSIES
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Switzerland and globally at home, THE EMBASSIES offers a curated, premium co-living experience. Our international network of residences brings together tenants, members and visitors to create a global community of people with the good life in mind.
lifelive.io
Pre Seed Round in 2021
LifeLive is an interactive streaming platform for conferences, events, and festivals that allows users to interact live over video. Their goal is to provide festivals, clubs, and artists of all stripes with additional sources of cash. Additionally, make it easier for people to maintain contact with one another and continue to exchange cultural experiences.
ZYNC is a technology company focused on enhancing the passenger experience in autonomous vehicles through an innovative software platform. The company modernizes vehicles by integrating new functionalities, such as video playback, using a software-only approach. In addition to its automotive solutions, ZYNC employs patent-pending algorithms designed to connect individuals with similar interests. By analyzing user ratings and profiles, as well as other factors, the platform offers personalized suggestions for local activities based on the opinions of like-minded individuals. This initiative is complemented by social networking features that facilitate the sharing of recommendations among trusted friends. Overall, ZYNC combines automotive innovation with social connectivity to create a more engaging experience for users in the evolving landscape of autonomous transport.
CETITEC
Acquisition in 2019
CETITEC is an independent German software development company that specializes in creating software solutions for embedded and PC-based applications. With an international team of engineers, CETITEC covers all phases of software development, offering a range of services including the development of firmware-based products, configurable gateways, and communication infrastructure frameworks. The company is particularly focused on automotive networking, providing tools and services that facilitate communication between various automotive networks such as CAN, MOST, FlexRay, LIN, and Ethernet. In addition to its core offerings, CETITEC also provides consulting and support services, as well as development and testing tools designed to enhance the functionality and efficiency of automotive devices.
Urgently is a digital roadside assistance platform that features a roadside assistance industry to the benefit of global brands, roadside assistance professionals, and consumers. Its solution delivers the quickest, safest, and most innovative roadside assistance service, products and technology by combining location-based services, real-time data, AI, and machine-to-machine communication.
WayRay SA is a developer of advanced holographic navigation systems that leverage augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance connected vehicles. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with additional offices in Moscow, San Francisco, and China, the company specializes in products such as Navion, an AR car navigation system that incorporates aeronautical principles for improved land navigation. WayRay also offers ELEMENT, a holographic car navigator that provides real-time navigational information through an AR interface. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance driving safety and convenience by integrating aerospace technology into automotive applications, allowing drivers to access critical data directly through their windshields without diverting their attention from the road.
Miles is a universal rewards app empowering anyone to earn miles automatically for all forms of travel and commute. You can then redeem your miles from retailers such as HP, Garmin, Shipt, Pandora, Chewy, Home Chef, and many more. Similar to a frequent flyer program, but for all forms of transportation, Miles delivers value for every mile traveled, across every mode of travel, anywhere in the world. Whether by car (as a driver, passenger or rideshare), plane, train, subway, bus, boat, bicycle, or on foot, the Miles app effortlessly awards users’ travel - regardless of where their journey takes them. Miles can be saved or redeemed at any time - with the value increasing every month as more merchants accept them as a form of payment. Download Miles today to start getting rewarded!
Anagog
Corporate Round in 2018
Anagog Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in smart parking solutions and customer engagement platforms. The company utilizes its innovative CrowdPark technology to crowd-source real-time parking information, guiding drivers to available and soon-to-be-vacant parking spots. Anagog's CrowdPark SDK provides comprehensive parking visibility, including occupancy data, regulation details, and dynamic location mapping. In addition to parking solutions, Anagog is recognized as a pioneer in on-phone customer engagement, leveraging Edge-AI to deliver personalized experiences without relying on cloud processing, thereby ensuring user privacy. The platform interprets smartphone sensor data to gain insights into user behavior and preferences, enabling businesses to create tailored marketing campaigns and enhance customer interactions through various channels. Founded in 2010, Anagog combines mobile technology and artificial intelligence to improve both mobility solutions and customer engagement.
Evopark
Seed Round in 2016
Evopark GmbH is a mobility technology startup based in Cologne, Germany, founded in 2014. The company specializes in off-street parking solutions, offering a parking card that facilitates cashless transactions at over 50 parking garages across the country. Utilizing RFID technology, the evopark parking card allows users to automatically open barriers as they approach. Additionally, Evopark provides a mobile application that helps users locate nearby parking spots and check real-time availability, streamlining the parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for a space. As of December 2017, Evopark operates as a subsidiary of Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH.
INRIX
Secondary Market in 2014
INRIX is a leading provider of data and analytics focused on intelligent mobility, utilizing big data from connected devices and vehicles to generate insights about how people move globally. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, INRIX offers an on-demand analytics platform designed for cities and road authorities, enabling data-driven decision-making to enhance mobility efficiency and safety. The company's services extend to financial sectors, providing insights into consumer trends, supply chain health, and economic forecasting. By integrating with various partners across the mobility ecosystem, INRIX supports initiatives such as improving traffic signal timing, optimizing last-mile delivery, and enhancing overall road safety. Through its innovative approach, INRIX plays a crucial role in advancing transportation technology and improving mobility from the first mile to the last.
INRIX is a leading provider of data and analytics focused on intelligent mobility, utilizing big data from connected devices and vehicles to generate insights about how people move globally. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, INRIX offers an on-demand analytics platform designed for cities and road authorities, enabling data-driven decision-making to enhance mobility efficiency and safety. The company's services extend to financial sectors, providing insights into consumer trends, supply chain health, and economic forecasting. By integrating with various partners across the mobility ecosystem, INRIX supports initiatives such as improving traffic signal timing, optimizing last-mile delivery, and enhancing overall road safety. Through its innovative approach, INRIX plays a crucial role in advancing transportation technology and improving mobility from the first mile to the last.
Manthey-Racing
Acquisition in 2013
Manthey-Racing is a company based in Meuspath, Germany, specializing in aftermarket modification services for sports cars. In addition to its core business of enhancing vehicle performance, Manthey-Racing operates a car racing team and provides comprehensive support for both factory teams and customers. The company also offers VIP lounges and track experiences, allowing enthusiasts to engage with the sport in an immersive way. Its product and service offerings cater to street sports vehicles, ensuring that they deliver high-performance enhancements tailored to the needs of sports car aficionados.