German Media Pool

Founded in March 2011, German Media Pool is Germany's leading independent media for equity fund combining television, out of home, print and radio. They have invested more than 175 million Euro in gross media volume in more than 50 investment rounds into 28 startups. They currently count 12 successful exits and 2 IPOs, with more to come.

Niko Waesche Ph.D

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

29 past transactions

Grover

Series C in 2022
Grover Group GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform allowing customers to rent consumer electronic products through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2015, Grover offers a diverse range of over 1,500 products across various categories, including smartphones, laptops, wearables, cameras, gaming equipment, home entertainment systems, and smart home devices. This approach enables both private customers and businesses to access the latest technology without the financial burden of ownership, promoting flexibility and convenience in the consumer electronics market. With additional offices in Austria and the Netherlands, Grover is committed to enhancing the access economy by providing a simple and efficient rental service.

Sanity Group

Series A in 2021
Sanity Group GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development and supply of cannabis-based pharmaceuticals and wellbeing products primarily for pharmacies. The company aims to unlock the health benefits of cannabinoids through innovative research and product development, focusing on non-psychoactive components. By investing in fundamental research on the cannabis plant and its active ingredients, Sanity Group seeks to enhance the understanding and application of cannabinoid therapies. The organization is committed to educating healthcare professionals, patients, and consumers about the positive impacts of cannabis, thereby promoting healthier lifestyles and improving access to medicinal cannabis products in pharmacies and clinical institutions.

Ph.International

Seed Round in 2021
Ph.International is a pharmaceutical sciences and management company. Ph.International offers pharmaceutical solutions and sports and aftermarket dietary supplements. Their products include kaex dolo, kaex reload, and kaex go. Their kaex dolo provides symptomatic relief of pain and inflammatory symptoms in association with excessive alcohol consumption.

Spring

Venture Round in 2021
Spring is a healthcare platform based in Germany that connects men with doctors and pharmacies to address sensitive health issues. Founded in 2019, the company provides comprehensive healthcare solutions, including online consultations, e-prescriptions, and streamlined access to effective treatments. By focusing on men's health, Spring aims to overcome barriers such as social stigmatization and misinformation that hinder access to appropriate medical care. The company is supported by leading healthcare professionals and seeks to fill significant treatment gaps within European societies. Ultimately, Spring aspires to become the primary point of contact for various healthcare needs.

Seniovo

Series A in 2019
Seniovo GmbH manufactures bathtubs, bath door and showers for elderly citizens. The company offers various products, which includes tub to the shower, shower to the shower, and bath door. Seniovo GmbH was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

FRIDAY

Venture Round in 2019
FRIDAY Insurance SA provides digitally integrated and mobile car insurance services. It offers products, such as Car number-per-kilometer, Car FRIDAY Original, and Car additional driver. It provides services, which include coverage in liability, protection for natural events in the partial coverage, and original price compensation in full insurance. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Berlin, Germany. FRIDAY Insurance SA operates as a subsidiary of Baloise (Luxembourg) Holding SA.

LemonSwan

Seed Round in 2019
LemonSwan GmbH is a dating agency based in Hamburg, Germany, that caters to singles seeking serious relationships. Founded in 2017, it employs the LemonSwan principle, a scientifically-based test developed by Prof. Dr. Peter Michael Bak, which assesses users' personality traits and preferences. This method facilitates effective matching by providing insights into compatibility within partnerships. Users can register on the LemonSwan website by providing the necessary personal information, allowing the service to connect individuals based on their unique profiles.

Baby Sweets

Seed Round in 2018
Baby Sweets GmbH & Co. KG offers baby clothes and products for boys and girls online. The company offers rompers and overalls, bodysuits, pajamas, sets, cardigans and ponchos, snowshoes, hats, accessories, stockings and tights, shoes, jackets, tops, and pants for girls and boys, as well as dresses and skirts for girls. It also provides baby accessories, such as food and drink, bathing and nursing, play, and everyday helpers and security. The company serves moms and gift seekers. Baby Sweets GmbH & Co. KG is based in Leuna, Germany.

ABOUT YOU

Corporate Round in 2018
ABOUT YOU is an eCommerce platform for clothing, shoes and accessories. As a fashion and technology corporation, along with their strong team, their ambition is to digitalize the classic shopping stroll by creating an inspiring and personalized shopping experience on the smartphone. This is why they created ABOUT YOU, a shopping destination where people can discover fashion that really fits their personality from a range of more than 1.200 brands. With its consistent focus on personalization, inspiration and mobile shopping, ABOUT YOU has created sales in excess of €461 million in the fifth fiscal year 2018/19 and is now one of the largest fashion e-tailers in Germany.

BOOK A TIGER

Series B in 2017
BOOK A TIGER is an integrated facility management platform that specializes in providing high-quality cleaning services to customers. It operates as an online booking platform, enabling users to easily schedule home cleaning services. In addition to cleaning, BOOK A TIGER offers a range of supplementary services through its network of connected partners, ensuring a comprehensive solution for various facility management needs. The platform focuses on delivering convenience and quality to its users, making it a go-to choice for those seeking reliable cleaning and facility management services.

My Better Life

Series A in 2017
My Better Life GmbH is a Berlin-based company that provides customized online coaching aimed at enhancing personal well-being and happiness. As the world's first tailored online coaching platform, it focuses on delivering personalized guidance to help individuals improve their lives. By leveraging digital tools and resources, My Better Life offers a comprehensive approach to self-improvement, catering to the unique needs of each client.

Job Today

Venture Round in 2017
Job Today S.A., established in 2014 and based in Luxembourg City, specializes in mobile applications designed to facilitate job searches. Targeting primarily the hospitality and retail sectors, the company operates in the UK and Spain and is expanding to additional countries. Job Today offers a user-friendly platform that enables service and blue-collar workers to secure employment quickly, often on the same day they apply. Users can submit applications with a single tap and receive responses within 24 hours, while also having the ability to communicate directly with potential employers through chat. The app provides access to various job types, including hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, making the job search process efficient and accessible around the clock.

Job Today

Series B in 2016
Job Today S.A., established in 2014 and based in Luxembourg City, specializes in mobile applications designed to facilitate job searches. Targeting primarily the hospitality and retail sectors, the company operates in the UK and Spain and is expanding to additional countries. Job Today offers a user-friendly platform that enables service and blue-collar workers to secure employment quickly, often on the same day they apply. Users can submit applications with a single tap and receive responses within 24 hours, while also having the ability to communicate directly with potential employers through chat. The app provides access to various job types, including hourly, part-time, and full-time positions, making the job search process efficient and accessible around the clock.

Libify

Series A in 2016
Libify Technologies GmbH, based in Munich and established in 2010, specializes in mobile emergency call systems and tracking technologies designed to enhance safety for individuals, particularly the elderly. The company focuses on providing high-quality, solution-oriented products that enable seniors to live independently while ensuring their safety. Its systems feature automated emergency calls based on time and location parameters, hands-free communication, and precise position determination and tracking capabilities. These innovations allow elderly users to maintain security and remain connected with their families, thereby fostering a sense of safety and independence.

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.

ABOUT YOU

Funding Round in 2016
ABOUT YOU is an eCommerce platform for clothing, shoes and accessories. As a fashion and technology corporation, along with their strong team, their ambition is to digitalize the classic shopping stroll by creating an inspiring and personalized shopping experience on the smartphone. This is why they created ABOUT YOU, a shopping destination where people can discover fashion that really fits their personality from a range of more than 1.200 brands. With its consistent focus on personalization, inspiration and mobile shopping, ABOUT YOU has created sales in excess of €461 million in the fifth fiscal year 2018/19 and is now one of the largest fashion e-tailers in Germany.

Geschenke.de HSY GmbH

Seed Round in 2016
Geschenke.de HSY is an expert in the gift market and inspires people with creative and unusual gift ideas. Geschenke.de HSY finds the perfect gift for every occasion and every person.

momox

Venture Round in 2014
momox GmbH, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform for buying and selling second-hand items, including books, films, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, vinyl records, games, software, and clothing. The company serves customers in Germany, Austria, France, and the United Kingdom by providing a straightforward sales process. Sellers can enter the barcode of their used items on the website to receive an immediate purchase offer. Once they accept the offer, they can send their items to momox without incurring delivery charges. Payments are made to sellers after the items are received and processed. With additional locations in Leipzig, Neuenhagen, and Stettin, momox facilitates a sustainable marketplace for individuals looking to trade in their used goods.

Hundeland.de

Series B in 2014
Hundeland.de is retails pet food online.

Danato

Venture Round in 2013
Danato’s market place offers a wide range of specialized gifts for every occasion. Users can receive targeted gift recommendations depending, for example, on the recipient’s age and gender, the target price and the occasion, and will also be able to customize their gifts via a personalization function. Danato manages the entire user experience and also handles the post-purchase customer support and marketing. Danato operates a drop shipping model i.e., Danato manages product sourcing, customer acquisition and sales, however, production, warehousing and delivery is covered by unaffiliated suppliers.

firma.de

Venture Round in 2013
firma.de provides a comprehensive, fast and easy company formation service that enables founders to stay business-focused instead of getting lost in legal regulations. This makes firma.de the perfect legal-tech partner for your company foundation and corporate management based in Germany.

mybestbrands

Venture Round in 2013
mybestbrands GmbH is a mobile app developer company and developed an app Alle Sales! MYBESTBRANDS. This app is exclusively designed for iPad and iPhone users.

Springlane

Series A in 2013
Springlane GmbH operates an online platform to shop for kitchen and cooking products. The company offers kitchen electric, barbecues and grills, cooking and baking accessories, and dishes and table accessories including Ice machines, spiral cutter, gas grills, ceramic cup, espresso maker, steak cutlery, cutting boards, etc. Springlane GmbH was founded in 2012 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

TopTarif Internet GmbH

Venture Round in 2012
TopTarif.de is the first choice for consumers who want to reduce their energy with little effort, financial services and insurance rates. The independent comparison portal determined in a few steps the perfect provider for personal needs. unnecessarily Instead of spending month after month money on expensive rates, you can compare free with TopTarif and download immediately on request the necessary forms for changing suppliers.

twago.com

Series A in 2012
twago is the leading platform for online work in Europe. On twago, individuals or companies of all sizes find the experts they need for projects, and freelancers and agencies find work and grow their businesses. twago stands for “Teamwork Across Global Offices” and is at the forefront of the modern workplace, encouraging individuals and companies to go online to find experts and collaborate on projects. There are over 500,000 experts using the platform to find projects, and twago has generated over €400,000,000 in project volume since their inception. twago was founded in 2009 in Berlin – Europe’s new digital mecca – which is the perfect place to grow an international team for a service that operates across the globe. twago CEO and Founder Thomas Jajeh leads a team of over thirty talented individuals from seven different countries.

PaulDirekt

Venture Round in 2012
PaulDirekt is an online shopping club, unites everything on one platform.

Medikompass

Venture Round in 2012
Online platforms for price comparisons in the medical field.

JustBook

Seed Round in 2012
JustBook is a hotel shopping club.
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