Saarländische Wagnisfinanzierungsgesellschaft

Saarländische Wagnisfinanzierungsgesellschaft, established in 1997 and based in Saarbrücken, Germany, is a venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology companies. The company aims to assist both emerging and established innovative firms in developing new products and enhancing their market presence by providing equity and quasi-equity financing. Through its investments, Saarländische Wagnisfinanzierungsgesellschaft seeks to foster growth in small and medium-sized enterprises within the technology sector, contributing to the advancement of innovation in the region.

Andre Doll

Managing Director

Michael Schmidt

Managing Director

18 past transactions

NIFTEE

Venture Round in 2024
NIFTEE.EU is Europe's auction house for exclusive and hand-curated NFT art from today's most relevant artists. Niftee provides a well-known online buying experience and has created a previously unheard-of marketing opportunity.

Effinigo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Effinigo specializes in IoT-based retrofitting solutions aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in older buildings. The company focuses on demand-based control systems for lighting, heating, and energy monitoring. By employing motion sensors and occupancy data, Effinigo's products automatically manage lighting, turning it on and off as needed. This approach not only reduces energy consumption but also lowers operational costs for commercial and industrial buildings. Through its innovative solutions, Effinigo seeks to help businesses improve their energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in a simple and cost-effective manner.

K | Lens

Seed Round in 2020
K | Lens is a technology start-up focused on developing a range of innovative products utilizing its patented image acquisition and processing technology. Originally conceived at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University, this technology allows for the capture of color and depth information in a single shot using standard cameras. K | Lens's advanced third-dimensional lenses enhance image quality by controlling sharpness and blurring, delivering photorealistic images comparable to those produced by DSLR cameras. This capability enables manufacturers to improve efficiency and accuracy in their production processes, ensuring high-quality outcomes for their products.

SEAWATER

Debt Financing in 2019
SEAWATER Cubes GmbH specializes in the construction of automated aquaculture systems, specifically designed for onshore farming of marine fish. Founded in 2018 and based in Saarbrücken, Germany, the company utilizes recycled shipping containers to create fully automated fish farms. Its primary clientele consists of farmers aiming to establish sustainable fish cultivation ventures. SEAWATER's vision focuses on developing infrastructure for a decentralized supply of fresh fish, contributing to high-quality protein nutrition. In addition to providing complete farming systems, the company offers individual components for biofiltration and is actively involved in researching innovations in aquaculture. The company's advanced recirculating aquaculture system includes built-in control software that streamlines production processes and monitors water parameters through various sensors, making it an ideal solution for urban areas with limited space for food production.

Pxio

Seed Round in 2019
Pxio GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializes in developing software infrastructure for seamless visual collaboration. Their core product enables businesses to connect multiple displays in arbitrary arrangements, enhancing display quality via standard IP networks. Pxio's platform facilitates secure access to corporate content, featuring peer-to-peer encryption and user rights management, thereby boosting productivity among teams. Originally spun off from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Pxio aims to revolutionize how businesses collaborate on digital visual information.

Pxio

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Pxio GmbH, established in 2016 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializes in developing software infrastructure for seamless visual collaboration. Their core product enables businesses to connect multiple displays in arbitrary arrangements, enhancing display quality via standard IP networks. Pxio's platform facilitates secure access to corporate content, featuring peer-to-peer encryption and user rights management, thereby boosting productivity among teams. Originally spun off from the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, Pxio aims to revolutionize how businesses collaborate on digital visual information.

K | Lens

Seed Round in 2017
K | Lens is a technology start-up focused on developing a range of innovative products utilizing its patented image acquisition and processing technology. Originally conceived at the Max-Planck-Institute for Informatics at Saarland University, this technology allows for the capture of color and depth information in a single shot using standard cameras. K | Lens's advanced third-dimensional lenses enhance image quality by controlling sharpness and blurring, delivering photorealistic images comparable to those produced by DSLR cameras. This capability enables manufacturers to improve efficiency and accuracy in their production processes, ensuring high-quality outcomes for their products.

Ambiverse

Seed Round in 2016
Ambiverse is a technology company that specializes in extracting machine-understandable knowledge from large volumes of text data. It has developed a publishing platform that automatically understands, analyzes, and manages extensive text collections. This platform enables businesses to derive factual information from various sources, including financial news and publications. By leveraging advanced algorithms, Ambiverse helps organizations make sense of complex information, thereby enhancing their decision-making processes and improving operational efficiency.

Nebuma GmbH

Seed Round in 2015
Nebuma GmbH is a German company based in Saarbrücken that specializes in the manufacture and marketing of heat absorbent materials. The company is known for its innovative product, NEBU®Block, which is recognized as the first high-temperature energy accumulator that effectively combines excellent economic and ecological performance. Through its focus on advanced materials, Nebuma GmbH aims to contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability in various applications.

Testfabrik Consulting

Seed Round in 2015
Testfabrik Consulting + Solutions AG, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializes in software development for automated testing of web applications. The company is known for its flagship product, webmate.io, a cross-browser testing service designed for web developers. webmate serves as an integrated test automation platform that combines traditional methods with innovative techniques to address the complexities of contemporary web development. Through its solutions, Testfabrik Consulting aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of web testing processes.

Okinlab

Venture Round in 2014
OKINLAB GmbH provides design software for clients to design individual furniture on their own and have it produced within a reasonable price.

ARTENGIS GmbH

Seed Round in 2014
ARTENGIS GmbH operates as an IT technology and services company. It engages in design and product development as well as in marketing and technical support.

viamon

Seed Round in 2014
viamon GmbH is a company based in Kaiserslautern, Germany, specializing in GPS-based geo-fencing anti-theft systems specifically designed for photovoltaic (PV) plants. The company develops and markets innovative monitoring and theft protection solutions for PV modules, inverters, and high-quality goods. Its offerings include 24/7 alarm services facilitated through a control center, as well as web portals and mobile applications compatible with smartphones and tablets. viamon operates in various international markets, including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Namibia, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, providing enhanced security for renewable energy assets and ensuring protection against theft.

Sectago

Venture Round in 2014
SECTAGO GmbH is a company based in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializing in the development, licensing, and production of security features, primarily leveraging advancements in diffractive optics. The company's innovative optical security technology is designed to enhance the protection of documents and valuable goods by incorporating sophisticated security threads and stripes. Through collaboration with licensed production partners, SECTAGO aims to provide effective solutions that safeguard against counterfeiting and falsification, addressing the growing demand for secure applications across various industries.

consistec Engineering & Consulting GmbH

Seed Round in 2014
consistec Engineering & Consulting GmbH is a medium-sized company based in Saarbrücken, Germany, specializing in consulting, software development, and system testing. The firm provides a range of solutions across various sectors, including mobile communication and network solutions. Its services encompass the analysis of business processes, planning and implementation of technical infrastructure, and application development. Additionally, consistec engages in network planning and security, testing, video streaming, voice over Internet Protocol, IT system migration, server administration, and configuration of networking equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls. The company is recognized for its secure software and tracing and monitoring solutions, reflecting its commitment to quality and innovation in the ITC environment.

youPec

Venture Round in 2012
youPec is an online education community based in Saarwellingen, Germany, founded in 2010. The platform enables users to share knowledge through blogs and videos, fostering a collaborative learning environment. By facilitating the exchange of information and ideas, youPec aims to enhance the educational experience for its users.

paragon semvox

Seed Round in 2010
Paragon semvox GmbH specializes in developing interactive, multimodal, and intelligent software solutions for various industries, including automotive, automation, smart homes, home entertainment, robotics, mobile, and medical technology. Founded in 2008 and based in Limbach, Germany, the company offers a range of technologies such as ODP S3 for creating embedded and cloud-based interactive systems, as well as proactive assistance and artificial intelligence that empower users to manage tasks through virtual personal assistants. Their solutions also encompass voice control for mobile applications, providing libraries that enable voice interaction on smartphones and tablets. Additionally, paragon semvox incorporates natural-sounding text-to-speech capabilities through its Nuance speech recognizer. By enabling integrators to develop next-generation speech dialog systems that can seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructures, paragon semvox enhances human-machine interaction through a variety of input methods, including voice, gestures, and touch. The company operates as a subsidiary of paragon GmbH & Co. KGaA since October 2018.
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