Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. It specializes in investing in high technology and life sciences, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and media. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into successful global businesses. Notable companies in which Index Ventures has invested include Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, Farfetch, King, Slack, and Supercell. Through its various funds, Index Ventures targets early-stage and later-stage investments, primarily in the software and technology sectors across Europe and North America.

Nina Achadjian

Partner and Investor

Julia Andre

Partner and Investor

Damir Becirovic

Partner

Sofia Dolfe

Principal, Partner

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner and Investor

Juriaan Duizendstraal

Partner and Investor

Zabie Elmgren

Partner

Mark Fiorentino

Partner and Investor

Giacomo Genzini

Partner and Investor

Mark Goldberg

Partner

Bastian Hasslinger

Partner and Investor

Paris Heymann

Partner and Investor

Jacob Jofe

Associate

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Stephane Kurgan

Partner

Adrianna C. Ma

Investor

Bryan Offut

Principal / Partner

Bryan Offutt

Partner and Investor

Shimin Ooi

Partner

Cyriac Parisot

VC Investor and Head of Data

Neil Rimer

Co-Founder and Investor

Danny Rimer

Partner

Susana Rojas

Partner and Investor

Hannah Seal

Principal / Partner

Kimihiko Shindo

General Partner

Nunu Tadesse

Director, Finance

Ishani Thakur

Partner and investor

Kelly Toole

Principal

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Mike Volpi

Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Principal, Partner

Catherine Wu

Partner and Investor

Cat Wu

Partner

Giuseppe Zocco

Co-Founder

Past deals in Berlin

Taxfix

Series D in 2022
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing a mobile software application designed for tax declaration and returns. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the complex process of tax filing, making it accessible to a broader audience. Taxfix offers a digital tax assistant that helps taxpayers secure unclaimed tax refunds, along with a tax calculator for accurate computation. The application utilizes a smart, dynamic questionnaire and machine learning technology to automate user communication and address fiscal differences across various countries. Taxfix's services are available through a web browser, as well as iOS and Android apps. The company employs a diverse team of over 150 individuals, including tax advisors, lawyers, and developers, and is supported by notable investors.

topi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
topi is a Berlin-based fintech company that provides a B2B subscription platform enabling retailers and manufacturers to rent out their equipment to other businesses. Founded in 2021 by Charlotte Pallua and Estelle Merle, topi aims to establish a technological infrastructure for Hardware-as-a-Service, streamlining access, refinancing, insurance, and hardware management through a user-friendly interface. The platform features a fraud and risk engine that automatically screens potential customers in real-time, integrating seamlessly with trade-in partners, financial institutions, insurance providers, and merchants. By facilitating live and automated check-outs across various sales channels, topi supports the growing subscription economy and has raised nearly USD 50 million in funding to date.

Taktile

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a technology platform intended to enable data science teams to industrialize, scale, and maintain machine learning models. The company's technology includes monitoring model behavior and detecting errors in a simplified way, providing monitoring of model performance with proactive alerting, helping data science teams to speed up the adoption of ML and AI tools and enhance their positive impact on business and society.

Pitch

Series B in 2021
Pitch Software GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in collaborative presentation software designed for decentralized teams. Its platform allows users to develop and share visually appealing presentations in a shared workspace, facilitating effective content collaboration. The company's innovative approach aims to streamline the presentation creation process, making it accessible to a broader audience. Pitch is supported by a seasoned team and backed by prominent investors, underscoring its commitment to enhancing how teams work together on presentation content.

Taktile

Series A in 2021
Developer of a technology platform intended to enable data science teams to industrialize, scale, and maintain machine learning models. The company's technology includes monitoring model behavior and detecting errors in a simplified way, providing monitoring of model performance with proactive alerting, helping data science teams to speed up the adoption of ML and AI tools and enhance their positive impact on business and society.

Cargo.one

Series B in 2020
Cargo.one GmbH operates a digital platform that enables freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities from various airlines. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform aims to digitize the air freight industry by providing real-time pricing and availability of cargo space. This service facilitates efficient and data-driven distribution channels for international freight forwarders and cargo carriers, helping them attract new business while responding to the increasing demand for air cargo, particularly in North America. Cargo.one's focus on innovation supports a more streamlined and competitive approach to air freight logistics.

Cargo.one

Series A in 2020
Cargo.one GmbH operates a digital platform that enables freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities from various airlines. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform aims to digitize the air freight industry by providing real-time pricing and availability of cargo space. This service facilitates efficient and data-driven distribution channels for international freight forwarders and cargo carriers, helping them attract new business while responding to the increasing demand for air cargo, particularly in North America. Cargo.one's focus on innovation supports a more streamlined and competitive approach to air freight logistics.

Layer

Seed Round in 2020
Layer Software GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, develops a web-based platform that enhances collaboration and productivity for users of spreadsheets. By integrating a productivity layer over popular tools like MS Excel and Google Sheets, Layer enables teams to efficiently manage and automate their financial processes. The platform allows users to collect, share, and control spreadsheet data while providing granular access to individual cells, facilitating seamless input and requests from colleagues. This streamlined approach significantly reduces the time spent on updating collaborative spreadsheets, ultimately improving overall productivity for organizations.

Taxfix

Series C in 2020
Taxfix GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing a mobile software application designed for tax declaration and returns. Founded in 2016, the company aims to simplify the complex process of tax filing, making it accessible to a broader audience. Taxfix offers a digital tax assistant that helps taxpayers secure unclaimed tax refunds, along with a tax calculator for accurate computation. The application utilizes a smart, dynamic questionnaire and machine learning technology to automate user communication and address fiscal differences across various countries. Taxfix's services are available through a web browser, as well as iOS and Android apps. The company employs a diverse team of over 150 individuals, including tax advisors, lawyers, and developers, and is supported by notable investors.

Plantix

Series A in 2019
Plantix is a leading agricultural technology application designed to assist farmers in diagnosing crop issues such as pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. By leveraging artificial intelligence and insights from global research institutions, the app enables users to upload images of affected plants and receive accurate diagnoses along with tailored treatment options. This innovative platform not only helps farmers address immediate problems but also offers guidance on preventing crop loss and optimizing the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Developed by Peat GmbH, Plantix serves millions of users, providing valuable insights into smallholder farming practices and disease spread, ultimately contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.

Raisin

Venture Round in 2019
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Honest Food

Series A in 2019
Honest Food Company GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in online food delivery services. The company operates virtual restaurants that function as digitally optimized delivery kitchens, focusing on providing high-quality frozen products to partner restaurants. These restaurants manage the arrangement and delivery of food orders made online. Each virtual brand is developed through extensive testing and refinement by skilled chefs, utilizing fresh and innovative ingredients. This approach aims to enhance the online food delivery experience while catering to customers through various online platforms.

Trustpilot

Series E in 2019
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

Raisin

Series D in 2019
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Pitch

Series A in 2018
Pitch Software GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in collaborative presentation software designed for decentralized teams. Its platform allows users to develop and share visually appealing presentations in a shared workspace, facilitating effective content collaboration. The company's innovative approach aims to streamline the presentation creation process, making it accessible to a broader audience. Pitch is supported by a seasoned team and backed by prominent investors, underscoring its commitment to enhancing how teams work together on presentation content.

Homebell

Venture Round in 2018
Homebell is a business enterprise that offers reliable craftsmen services at a fixed quote and fair prices for home & living space projects.The company is focused on its customers' home and create ideal living spaces. A professional approach and a high-quality result are the most important values for them and its craftsmen. The company organize and realize their customers' plans so that they can lean back and enjoy the results. Quality, transparency and fair pricing are part of their complete service. They are the reliable partner for home improvement.

Plantix

Seed Round in 2018
Plantix is a leading agricultural technology application designed to assist farmers in diagnosing crop issues such as pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. By leveraging artificial intelligence and insights from global research institutions, the app enables users to upload images of affected plants and receive accurate diagnoses along with tailored treatment options. This innovative platform not only helps farmers address immediate problems but also offers guidance on preventing crop loss and optimizing the use of pesticides and fertilizers. Developed by Peat GmbH, Plantix serves millions of users, providing valuable insights into smallholder farming practices and disease spread, ultimately contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.

Bonify

Series A in 2017
Bonify is a Berlin-based FinTech startup that provides customers with access to their credit scoring and financial data, aiming to enhance their financial well-being. Founded in 2015 by former executives from McKinsey and Zalando, Bonify offers a mobile platform that allows users to check and correct their credit scores, monitor changes, and receive personalized recommendations for optimizing their financial situation. The service includes easy-to-read credit reports and real-time evaluations of creditworthiness, all at no charge to the user. The company has garnered significant investment from leading venture capital firms and successful entrepreneurs, underscoring its potential in the financial technology sector.

Raisin

Series C in 2017
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Movinga

Series C in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Homebell

Seed Round in 2016
Homebell is a business enterprise that offers reliable craftsmen services at a fixed quote and fair prices for home & living space projects.The company is focused on its customers' home and create ideal living spaces. A professional approach and a high-quality result are the most important values for them and its craftsmen. The company organize and realize their customers' plans so that they can lean back and enjoy the results. Quality, transparency and fair pricing are part of their complete service. They are the reliable partner for home improvement.

Pets Deli

Series A in 2016
Pets Deli is an international brand based in Berlin that specializes in natural pet food, focusing on subscription-based eCommerce. The company aims to produce the healthiest and most species-appropriate pet food, offering a product line that includes basic food, snacks, supplements, and dried meat, all made with 100% human-grade quality ingredients and free from artificial additives. With over 500,000 active subscribers, Pets Deli is on track to achieve a significant revenue run-rate of approximately €500 million within the next five years. Their business model features multiple revenue streams, including online subscriptions, an online shop, offline flagship stores, and proprietary fridges located in major retail chains, allowing them to effectively market their premium products.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Bonify

Seed Round in 2015
Bonify is a Berlin-based FinTech startup that provides customers with access to their credit scoring and financial data, aiming to enhance their financial well-being. Founded in 2015 by former executives from McKinsey and Zalando, Bonify offers a mobile platform that allows users to check and correct their credit scores, monitor changes, and receive personalized recommendations for optimizing their financial situation. The service includes easy-to-read credit reports and real-time evaluations of creditworthiness, all at no charge to the user. The company has garnered significant investment from leading venture capital firms and successful entrepreneurs, underscoring its potential in the financial technology sector.

Pets Deli

Seed Round in 2015
Pets Deli is an international brand based in Berlin that specializes in natural pet food, focusing on subscription-based eCommerce. The company aims to produce the healthiest and most species-appropriate pet food, offering a product line that includes basic food, snacks, supplements, and dried meat, all made with 100% human-grade quality ingredients and free from artificial additives. With over 500,000 active subscribers, Pets Deli is on track to achieve a significant revenue run-rate of approximately €500 million within the next five years. Their business model features multiple revenue streams, including online subscriptions, an online shop, offline flagship stores, and proprietary fridges located in major retail chains, allowing them to effectively market their premium products.

Raisin

Series B in 2015
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

Trustpilot

Series D in 2015
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

WeltSparen

Venture Round in 2014
WeltSparen is the leading provider of simple savings and investment products. The platform provides exclusive access to attractive and depositable overnight and time deposits throughout Europe as well as globally diversified and cost-effective ETF portfolios. With just one online login, customers can complete and manage all assets.

Raisin

Series A in 2014
Raisin is a Berlin-based online financial marketplace established in 2012 that connects retail customers with banks throughout Europe, facilitating access to competitive deposit rates. The platform offers a variety of savings and investment products, including overnight flexible savings and long-term deposits, allowing users to choose from exclusive offerings by various financial institutions. By streamlining the investment process, Raisin enables individuals and businesses to manage their investments efficiently through a single interface. The primary objective of Raisin is to help savers find the best interest rates while expanding the deposit reach for partner banks.

The Family

Venture Round in 2014
The Family is an investment firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs through education, strategic advantages, and financial capital. It aims to establish a comprehensive service infrastructure for startups in Europe. The firm adopts a model where it takes a 5% equity stake in exchange for long-term support, facilitating the growth and development of its portfolio companies. Currently, The Family oversees over 200 active companies across major European cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies in its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, Algolia, and Payfit.

SoundCloud

Series D in 2014
SoundCloud is a social sound platform that enables users to create, upload, and share audio content, including music. Launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, it serves as a hub for a diverse community of creators and listeners. The platform allows sound creators to instantly record and distribute their works while providing them with detailed statistics and feedback from the community. SoundCloud connects artists with their fans globally, facilitating the promotion and sharing of music through blogs, websites, and social networks. This open platform not only helps artists distribute their work but also enhances the music discovery experience for users.

Trustpilot

Series C in 2014
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

The Family

Venture Round in 2013
The Family is an investment firm focused on supporting entrepreneurs through education, strategic advantages, and financial capital. It aims to establish a comprehensive service infrastructure for startups in Europe. The firm adopts a model where it takes a 5% equity stake in exchange for long-term support, facilitating the growth and development of its portfolio companies. Currently, The Family oversees over 200 active companies across major European cities, including London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies in its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, Algolia, and Payfit.

JustBook

Venture Round in 2013
JustBook is a hotel shopping club.

Enfore

Series A in 2013
enfore AG develops an integrated point-of-sale/service (POS) system for hospitality, retail, and service markets worldwide. Its system comprises enforeDasher, a POS terminal (a cash register system); enforePaypad, a card terminal; and enforePOS, a business application with branch-specific software modules at various stages of the process, ranging from goods management and warehousing through to invoicing and customer loyalty. enfore AG was formerly known as NumberFour AG and changed its name to enfore AG in March 2017. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Trustpilot

Series B in 2012
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that facilitates the sharing and discovery of business reviews, enabling consumers to read and write evaluations across a wide range of categories, including beauty, health, travel, and more. With over 58 million reviews covering more than 270,000 businesses, Trustpilot empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions while providing companies with tools to enhance customer engagement and improve services based on feedback. The platform garners significant visibility, with reviews being viewed over 3 billion times each month. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Trustpilot has additional offices in Copenhagen, London, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 700 individuals from over 40 nationalities.

Readmill

Series A in 2012
Readmill, a Berlin, Germany-based social and shareable reading platform. Led by CEO Henrik Berggren, Readmill allows users to highlight parts of an ebook, share these highlights with friends and start discussions around them. The company also announced partnerships with six major independent stores including Leanpub, Readlists, Free-ebooks.net, Jottify, OR Books, Publit, and Bibliocrunch.

TrialPay

Series C in 2012
TrialPay, Inc. specializes in cross-platform monetization solutions, allowing customers to pay for one item by trying or purchasing another. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, the company offers tools such as Evergreen, which helps developers create custom monetization strategies and connect with customers across various platforms, including the Web, mobile, and social networks. TrialPay's system facilitates free trials and promotional offers for merchants, enabling them to engage users through deals with advertising partners. As of March 2015, TrialPay operates as a subsidiary of Visa Inc.

Gidsy

Seed Round in 2012
Gidsy is a community marketplace that connects individuals with authentic experiences, enabling them to offer and book a wide range of tours, local activities, and workshops. Functioning similarly to a platform for local experiences, Gidsy addresses the need for engaging daytime activities rather than focusing solely on accommodations. As of January 2012, the website features curated listings, known as 'city pages,' for major cities including New York, San Francisco, London, Berlin, and Amsterdam. Through its online service, Gidsy allows users to discover and share unique experiences, enhancing their travel adventures worldwide.

Amen.

Seed Round in 2011
Amen provides a way for users to voice strong opinions. Amen is available as an iOS app and on the web. Investors include A-Grade and Index Ventures.

SoundCloud

Series B in 2011
SoundCloud is a social sound platform that enables users to create, upload, and share audio content, including music. Launched in 2008 by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss, it serves as a hub for a diverse community of creators and listeners. The platform allows sound creators to instantly record and distribute their works while providing them with detailed statistics and feedback from the community. SoundCloud connects artists with their fans globally, facilitating the promotion and sharing of music through blogs, websites, and social networks. This open platform not only helps artists distribute their work but also enhances the music discovery experience for users.

TrialPay

Series B in 2008
TrialPay, Inc. specializes in cross-platform monetization solutions, allowing customers to pay for one item by trying or purchasing another. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, the company offers tools such as Evergreen, which helps developers create custom monetization strategies and connect with customers across various platforms, including the Web, mobile, and social networks. TrialPay's system facilitates free trials and promotional offers for merchants, enabling them to engage users through deals with advertising partners. As of March 2015, TrialPay operates as a subsidiary of Visa Inc.

TrialPay

Series A in 2007
TrialPay, Inc. specializes in cross-platform monetization solutions, allowing customers to pay for one item by trying or purchasing another. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, the company offers tools such as Evergreen, which helps developers create custom monetization strategies and connect with customers across various platforms, including the Web, mobile, and social networks. TrialPay's system facilitates free trials and promotional offers for merchants, enabling them to engage users through deals with advertising partners. As of March 2015, TrialPay operates as a subsidiary of Visa Inc.
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