Global Founders Capital

Global Founders Capital (GFC) is a venture capital firm established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm is stage agnostic, meaning it invests in companies at various stages of development, from early-stage ventures to those preparing for an initial public offering. GFC focuses on empowering talented entrepreneurs and seeks investment opportunities in sectors such as internet, retail, financial software, media, communication, and information technology. With a global perspective, GFC aims to support innovative companies across all continents.

Oliver Samwer

Co-Founder & Investor

Marc Samwer

Co-Founder & Advisor

Past deals in DACH

Cognote

Seed Round in 2022
Cognote is a vertical AI assistant automating medical documentation for physicians. They use ambient voice recognition and cognotes to aid in reviewing patient visits and making medical decisions.

getmomo

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a digital banking platform designed to simplify the management of rental deposits and rents. The company's platform quickly sets up rental deposits and creates rental accounts without changing their existing software that facilitates digital tenancy contracts, simplifies inventory management, and provides digital claims settlement, enabling landlords to secure rental units in seconds, open accounts with just a few clicks, and spend less time monitoring rent to reduce costs and increase income efficiently.

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Nelly

Seed Round in 2022
Nelly provides a tool for medical practices that simplifies patient onboarding and payments. It creates the basis for stress-free and clear work in your practice by drastically reducing the administrative effort for doctors, MFAs, ZFAs, and patients with Nelly. 90% of all healthcare professionals perceive bureaucracy and administrative burdens as the biggest problem in the workplace. The company's mission is to reduce the administrative effort in the healthcare sector by simplifying documentation and payment processes in order to make the practice visit more patient- and employee-friendly.

Climeworks

Private Equity Round in 2022
Climeworks AG is a Swiss company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing and commercializing technology for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air. The company operates modular plants that utilize filters to extract atmospheric CO2, primarily using low-grade heat as an energy source. The captured CO2 is then supplied to various industries, including commercial agriculture, food and beverage, energy, and automotive. Customers use this pure CO2 for applications such as carbonated drinks, greenhouse fertilization, and the production of carbon-neutral fuels and materials. In addition to providing CO2 for industrial use, Climeworks assists clients in achieving their climate objectives by enabling them to offset their emissions and safely store the captured carbon.

Moss

Series B in 2022
Moss is a technology-based payment and credit card platform that enables companies to optimize their finances. Thanks to a dynamic and up to 10x higher limit, our corporate credit card can handle even the highest spend. With virtual and physical credit cards, the entire team can spend easily and securely. Individual spending limits and real-time data per card, merchant or team keep costs under control. The Moss app makes it easy to digitize receipts, including cost center and VAT assignment. At the end of the month, all data and documents can be exported to any accounting software.
SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness (SoSafe GmbH) is a provider of digital training solutions specializing in IT security and awareness building. The strongly expanding team ranges from IT security experts to learning psychologists. SoSafe's awareness platform sensitizes, trains and tests employees of 250+ customers in dealing with all kinds of cyber threats, creating a sustainable security culture. The training is interactive, motivating and 100% data protection compliant and its content can easily be customized, e.g. to incorporate internal security policies or points of contact. With comprehensible KPIs and detailed reporting dashboards, the success of cyber security training finally becomes measurable and visible. Further information is available at www.sosafe-awareness.com

Billie

Series C in 2021
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

MODIFI

Venture Round in 2021
At MODIFI, we empower Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to trade internationally with digital trade financing. We believe that international trade is a key driver for development around the globe. But many small and medium-sized enterprises simply cannot afford to do business internationally without reliable access to finance. MODIFI strives to change that through technology and a global ecosystem for trade partners. We make Trade Finance available, easy, flexible and transparent. We help our partners to grow their business. And we give them peace of mind.

Moss

Series A in 2021
Moss is a technology-based payment and credit card platform that enables companies to optimize their finances. Thanks to a dynamic and up to 10x higher limit, our corporate credit card can handle even the highest spend. With virtual and physical credit cards, the entire team can spend easily and securely. Individual spending limits and real-time data per card, merchant or team keep costs under control. The Moss app makes it easy to digitize receipts, including cost center and VAT assignment. At the end of the month, all data and documents can be exported to any accounting software.

Exnaton

Seed Round in 2021
Exnaton operates a software platform focused on renewable energy trading and energy data management. The platform supports energy suppliers by providing tools that facilitate the trading of renewable energy resources, enabling them to capitalize on digital business opportunities within local energy markets. This capability not only enhances energy independence but also streamlines operations, helping suppliers save time and reduce costs. Additionally, Exnaton's platform offers grid operators a suitable model for integrating renewable energies, ultimately benefiting energy utilities and promoting a more sustainable energy landscape.

Truckoo

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a commercial vehicle trade platform intended to digitally shape the trade of heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment. The company's platform acts as the purchasing network for dealers and repair shops, and the vehicles are inspected by partner repair shops, exclusively for dealers and repair shops, enabling logistics companies and truck fleet operators to have a digital, transparent, and reliable process of buying and selling.

Aitme

Venture Round in 2021
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

sevDesk

Series B in 2021
sevDesk simplifies the accounting for small businesses and freelancers. With KI-based automation, they eliminate all the annoying tasks to get the pain out of the accounting process.

VlyFoods

Series A in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

VlyFoods

Series A in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

insureQ

Seed Round in 2021
Insurance tailored to your profession. 100% digital - from purchasing the insurance, over managing policies, to filing a claim.

tink

Series D in 2021
They founded tink because they want to get everyone excited about Connected Home products. They focus on products that are easy to install, attractively priced and offer real added value for the customer. Example 1: In the past, an alarm system cost several thousand euros, today there is a smart security system at tink starting at 150 euros. Example 2: Thanks to smart solutions, your heating automatically shuts off when you open a window or leave home. So you can save up to 30% heating costs. So far, a comparison and advisory platform lacking navigation through the jungle of new products and applications was missing. With tink they have created exactly this platform. tink is your cross-brand contact for your Connected Home and helps you to make your home smart.

VlyFoods

Seed Round in 2021
Alternative dairy products based on split peas

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Moss

Series A in 2021
Moss is a technology-based payment and credit card platform that enables companies to optimize their finances. Thanks to a dynamic and up to 10x higher limit, our corporate credit card can handle even the highest spend. With virtual and physical credit cards, the entire team can spend easily and securely. Individual spending limits and real-time data per card, merchant or team keep costs under control. The Moss app makes it easy to digitize receipts, including cost center and VAT assignment. At the end of the month, all data and documents can be exported to any accounting software.

VAHA

Seed Round in 2020
At VAHA they are passionate about motivating people to reach their full potential and believe that everyone can live a full and energetic life through the experience of FLOW. Flow is the "sweet spot" where the challenge fits your personal skills perfectly. This is exactly the point at which optimal progress and absolute motivation are achieved.
SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness (SoSafe GmbH) is a provider of digital training solutions specializing in IT security and awareness building. The strongly expanding team ranges from IT security experts to learning psychologists. SoSafe's awareness platform sensitizes, trains and tests employees of 250+ customers in dealing with all kinds of cyber threats, creating a sustainable security culture. The training is interactive, motivating and 100% data protection compliant and its content can easily be customized, e.g. to incorporate internal security policies or points of contact. With comprehensible KPIs and detailed reporting dashboards, the success of cyber security training finally becomes measurable and visible. Further information is available at www.sosafe-awareness.com

mybacs

Seed Round in 2020
mybacs GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Baar, Switzerland, founded in 2018. It specializes in microbiome travel health supplements designed to support digestion for travelers. The company offers products tailored to various global regions, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Latin America. mybacs focuses on the development of innovative and highly-dosed synbiotic supplements, which incorporate carefully selected probiotic cultures, prebiotics, minerals, and vitamins. The team consists of pharmaceutical scientists and physicians dedicated to enhancing intestinal healthcare and improving the daily well-being of customers through research-driven formulations.

Alasco

Series A in 2020
Alasco supports project controllers and developers through automated workflows and the availability of financial data placed in a central information source. This increases the productivity of the participants. This method also decreases the probability of errors, assures comprehensive transparency, and faster decision-making.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

VAHA

Seed Round in 2019
At VAHA they are passionate about motivating people to reach their full potential and believe that everyone can live a full and energetic life through the experience of FLOW. Flow is the "sweet spot" where the challenge fits your personal skills perfectly. This is exactly the point at which optimal progress and absolute motivation are achieved.

Demodesk

Seed Round in 2019
Demodesk GmbH is a Munich-based company that offers a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) communication platform designed to enhance online interactions for sales teams. Founded in 2017, the platform facilitates screen sharing and video conferencing, enabling effective product demonstrations for both inside and remote sales teams. Key features include automated scheduling, CRM logging, and analytics, which streamline the meeting process. Demodesk's virtual display automatically loads relevant slides and websites at the beginning of meetings, providing real-time guidance and assistance with sales playbooks. The platform also allows for collaborative work through shared mouse and keyboard control, enhancing interactive onboarding and support. Overall, Demodesk aims to improve customer conversations and maximize the value of online meetings.

Moss

Seed Round in 2019
Moss is a technology-based payment and credit card platform that enables companies to optimize their finances. Thanks to a dynamic and up to 10x higher limit, our corporate credit card can handle even the highest spend. With virtual and physical credit cards, the entire team can spend easily and securely. Individual spending limits and real-time data per card, merchant or team keep costs under control. The Moss app makes it easy to digitize receipts, including cost center and VAT assignment. At the end of the month, all data and documents can be exported to any accounting software.

mybacs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
mybacs GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Baar, Switzerland, founded in 2018. It specializes in microbiome travel health supplements designed to support digestion for travelers. The company offers products tailored to various global regions, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Latin America. mybacs focuses on the development of innovative and highly-dosed synbiotic supplements, which incorporate carefully selected probiotic cultures, prebiotics, minerals, and vitamins. The team consists of pharmaceutical scientists and physicians dedicated to enhancing intestinal healthcare and improving the daily well-being of customers through research-driven formulations.

sevDesk

Series B in 2019
sevDesk simplifies the accounting for small businesses and freelancers. With KI-based automation, they eliminate all the annoying tasks to get the pain out of the accounting process.

Aitme

Seed Round in 2019
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

Billie

Series B in 2019
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

Lyght GmbH

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lyght Living brings flexibility to all spaces and places. Customers can rent furniture for as long as they like, without dealing with the cost, hassle, or commitment of owning. At the same time, Lyght Living takes care of carbon footprint by ensuring a circular approach.

DiscoEat

Seed Round in 2019
DiscoEat is a technology-based restaurant discovery platform (reservations & delivery) that increases revenues and occupancy utilization of partner restaurants through dynamic pricing, especially during off-peak periods. It's yield mgmt engine is built to increase overall utilization of restaurants, therefore increasing revenues and profits. For users, DiscoEat presents a new way of discovering great restaurants at preferential prices and book tables or order food, the smart way.

MODIFI

Series A in 2019
At MODIFI, we empower Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to trade internationally with digital trade financing. We believe that international trade is a key driver for development around the globe. But many small and medium-sized enterprises simply cannot afford to do business internationally without reliable access to finance. MODIFI strives to change that through technology and a global ecosystem for trade partners. We make Trade Finance available, easy, flexible and transparent. We help our partners to grow their business. And we give them peace of mind.

HeyJobs

Series A in 2019
HeyJobs operates a talent acquisition platform designed to streamline the employee recruitment process by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The platform identifies candidates that closely match job profiles and engages them through a personalized application and assessment process. This innovative approach allows employers to recruit skilled workers efficiently and at a lower cost compared to traditional hiring methods. With a track record of over 50,000 successful hires, HeyJobs aims to connect individuals with fulfilling job opportunities while providing quality candidates to its clients.

Forto

Series B in 2019
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.
SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness (SoSafe GmbH) is a provider of digital training solutions specializing in IT security and awareness building. The strongly expanding team ranges from IT security experts to learning psychologists. SoSafe's awareness platform sensitizes, trains and tests employees of 250+ customers in dealing with all kinds of cyber threats, creating a sustainable security culture. The training is interactive, motivating and 100% data protection compliant and its content can easily be customized, e.g. to incorporate internal security policies or points of contact. With comprehensible KPIs and detailed reporting dashboards, the success of cyber security training finally becomes measurable and visible. Further information is available at www.sosafe-awareness.com

Sviper

Series A in 2019
Based in Hamburg, Sviper is an independent mobile game studio founded in 2016 by three industry veterans with longstanding mobile and free to play experience from Germany’s largest games companies. Sviper is set out to deliver outstanding gameplay experiences at the highest quality for mobile devices. Combining intelligence, innovation, focus and speed in a zero-politics work environment, Sviper works on nothing less than a new mobile gaming success story.

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.

Personio

Series B in 2019
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

HomeToGo

Venture Round in 2018
With more than $150 million raised in funding, HomeToGo (hometogo.com) is the world's largest vacation rental search engine. It allows you to easily search and compare over 17 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries from more than 800 partners, including: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. With intuitive features such as flexible dates, users can find their ideal vacation rental according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget, and amenities. HomeToGo was founded 2014 by Dr. Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge. It includes the brands Tripping.com and CASAMUNDO. The Berlin-based company currently employs more than 170 people and operates 23 local websites in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo's investors include Insight Venture Partners, Lakestar, Princeville Global, DN Capital, Acton Capital Partners, Global Founders Capital, Perpetual Investors, and mojo.capital.

EatFirst

Series A in 2018
EatFirst is a corporate food management platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It operates in eight countries and serves as a leading player in the business food sector, offering an extensive selection of food options through its network of over 3,000 partners. The platform simplifies the online ordering process for business clients while providing caterers with digital tools to manage and grow their operations. With a strong presence in Europe and a market-leading position in Australia, EatFirst aims to enhance the efficiency and convenience of food procurement for businesses.

MODIFI

Seed Round in 2018
At MODIFI, we empower Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to trade internationally with digital trade financing. We believe that international trade is a key driver for development around the globe. But many small and medium-sized enterprises simply cannot afford to do business internationally without reliable access to finance. MODIFI strives to change that through technology and a global ecosystem for trade partners. We make Trade Finance available, easy, flexible and transparent. We help our partners to grow their business. And we give them peace of mind.

tink

Series B in 2018
They founded tink because they want to get everyone excited about Connected Home products. They focus on products that are easy to install, attractively priced and offer real added value for the customer. Example 1: In the past, an alarm system cost several thousand euros, today there is a smart security system at tink starting at 150 euros. Example 2: Thanks to smart solutions, your heating automatically shuts off when you open a window or leave home. So you can save up to 30% heating costs. So far, a comparison and advisory platform lacking navigation through the jungle of new products and applications was missing. With tink they have created exactly this platform. tink is your cross-brand contact for your Connected Home and helps you to make your home smart.

DiscoEat

Seed Round in 2018
DiscoEat is a technology-based restaurant discovery platform (reservations & delivery) that increases revenues and occupancy utilization of partner restaurants through dynamic pricing, especially during off-peak periods. It's yield mgmt engine is built to increase overall utilization of restaurants, therefore increasing revenues and profits. For users, DiscoEat presents a new way of discovering great restaurants at preferential prices and book tables or order food, the smart way.

voya

Series A in 2018
Voya is the first business travel service that both travelers and their companies love. We are building a chat-based business travel service, enabling busy travelers to book and manage their travel within seconds by sending a simple text message. Combining latest A.I. technologies with human intelligence allows us to provide our customers with the best and most responsive service. Companies love Voya for the incredibly easy on-boarding process, quick integration of accounting systems, and easy implementation of guidelines and approval processes.

Mycs

Series B in 2018
Mycs GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, operates an online furniture store specializing in customizable home furnishings. The company aims to transform the furniture buying experience by making customization accessible and straightforward for consumers. Its innovative photorealistic 3D online configurator allows customers to design various furniture pieces, including tables, sofas, and shelves, tailored to their specific preferences regarding size, color, material, and features. Since launching its platform in 2015, Mycs has gained significant traction, with a reported run rate of €5 million in its first year and a strong return rate, where every third customer revisits within 18 months.

Talentry

Series A in 2018
Talentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals.

Dreamlines

Series E in 2018
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

store2be

Seed Round in 2018
store2be GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online booking platform for the digital commercialization and management of promotional spaces. Founded in 2015, it has become a leading marketer of promotional, pop-up, and event spaces in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering a portfolio of approximately 3,500 locations, including shopping centers, airports, train stations, public spaces, and retail stores. The company provides a WiFi-based Event Analytics solution that measures performance metrics at live marketing events, allowing for the analysis of reach, customer visits, interactions, and dwell times. This technology enables clients to make live marketing efforts measurable for the first time. Additionally, store2be has developed a software solution that assists space owners in effectively managing and commercializing their available promotional spaces.

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.

Opinary

Venture Round in 2018
Opinary GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a startup that specializes in a user engagement platform designed for publishers. The platform allows publishers to enhance their content with interactive polling tools, facilitating user participation and engagement. Monthly, it helps approximately 84 million users express their opinions on various topics with ease. Prominent publishing partners, including The Times and HuffPost, utilize Opinary's technology to attract and retain audiences, while global brands like Toyota and Mastercard leverage the platform for enhanced visibility and insights. By visualizing public opinion, Opinary supports both online publishers and brands in effectively engaging their audiences and driving conversions through targeted content marketing strategies.

Seven Lanes

Series A in 2018
Seven Lanes GmbH is a career marketplace that specializes in online recruitment and job listing services, primarily targeting Europe's knowledge workers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including Hamburg, Munich, and Frankfurt. Seven Lanes offers a diverse range of job opportunities, including permanent, freelance, and remote positions in fields such as online marketing, data science, product design, and software engineering. By focusing on general management and online marketing roles, the company aims to connect highly qualified professionals with suitable employers, enhancing the overall recruitment experience through dedicated talent advocates and account managers who provide objective guidance to both candidates and companies.

Forto

Series A in 2017
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

Billie

Series A in 2017
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

HomeToGo

Series C in 2017
With more than $150 million raised in funding, HomeToGo (hometogo.com) is the world's largest vacation rental search engine. It allows you to easily search and compare over 17 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries from more than 800 partners, including: Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor. With intuitive features such as flexible dates, users can find their ideal vacation rental according to their preferred destination, travel dates, budget, and amenities. HomeToGo was founded 2014 by Dr. Patrick Andrae, Wolfgang Heigl, and Nils Regge. It includes the brands Tripping.com and CASAMUNDO. The Berlin-based company currently employs more than 170 people and operates 23 local websites in Europe, America and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo's investors include Insight Venture Partners, Lakestar, Princeville Global, DN Capital, Acton Capital Partners, Global Founders Capital, Perpetual Investors, and mojo.capital.

Soundcharts

Series A in 2017
SOUNDCHARTS S.A.S. develops an online platform that aggregates online music consumption data and enables users to track social networks, charts, playlists, and airplay data. It offers real-time notifications; and daily reports that include airplays stats, progress on all social networks, and positions in the charts and on playlists. The company’s platform monitors radios from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, and Italy. It serves the music industry. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Paris, France.

Personio

Series A in 2017
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Compado

Seed Round in 2017
Compado partners with direct advertisers to present their services on comparison sites, offering modernized and evolving strategies for sending the optimal traffic to the brands. The company's emphasis is with the online dating scene, focusing on two separate brands for serious and casual dating, though they do operate with meal delivery and VPN services. Compado offers its clients direct, non-incentivised traffic to brands with online sites from media that is owned and operated by Compado itself.

tink

Series A in 2017
They founded tink because they want to get everyone excited about Connected Home products. They focus on products that are easy to install, attractively priced and offer real added value for the customer. Example 1: In the past, an alarm system cost several thousand euros, today there is a smart security system at tink starting at 150 euros. Example 2: Thanks to smart solutions, your heating automatically shuts off when you open a window or leave home. So you can save up to 30% heating costs. So far, a comparison and advisory platform lacking navigation through the jungle of new products and applications was missing. With tink they have created exactly this platform. tink is your cross-brand contact for your Connected Home and helps you to make your home smart.

Grover

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Jodel

Series A in 2017
Jodel is a platform that enables its users to discover, follow and participate in the most relevant conversations with people nearby. Share and catch-up on news, events, local stories and jokes faster than ever! On Jodel, you can post messages and photos known as “Jodels” in real-time. By voting on other people's posts, you have the power to decide what your area is talking about. Collect Karma points and become a master in jodeling! No sign-up or profile necessary.

Mycs

Series A in 2017
Mycs GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, operates an online furniture store specializing in customizable home furnishings. The company aims to transform the furniture buying experience by making customization accessible and straightforward for consumers. Its innovative photorealistic 3D online configurator allows customers to design various furniture pieces, including tables, sofas, and shelves, tailored to their specific preferences regarding size, color, material, and features. Since launching its platform in 2015, Mycs has gained significant traction, with a reported run rate of €5 million in its first year and a strong return rate, where every third customer revisits within 18 months.

Innolend

Seed Round in 2017
Innolend GmbH offers financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through an online platform. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Dreamlines

Venture Round in 2017
Dreamlines GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, is an online travel agency specializing in cruise-related travel. The company provides a diverse array of cruise options, including family, river, luxury, and mini cruises, as well as packages for singles and round trips that can include flights. Dreamlines has established itself as the largest cruise portal in Europe and is rapidly expanding its global presence, operating in 12 countries across five continents. With over 600 dedicated employees, it focuses on enhancing customer satisfaction through a proprietary GDS/CRM system tailored to the unique needs of the cruise industry. The company also offers exclusive cruise packages designed by experienced cruise experts, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the online cruise booking market.

voya

Seed Round in 2017
Voya is the first business travel service that both travelers and their companies love. We are building a chat-based business travel service, enabling busy travelers to book and manage their travel within seconds by sending a simple text message. Combining latest A.I. technologies with human intelligence allows us to provide our customers with the best and most responsive service. Companies love Voya for the incredibly easy on-boarding process, quick integration of accounting systems, and easy implementation of guidelines and approval processes.

Billie

Seed Round in 2016
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

Movinga

Series C in 2016
Movinga GmbH operates an online platform for relocation and moving bookings. The product can be used to find and book movers from number of listed companies according to their need at a particular period of time. Additionally the product can be used by logistic service providers in order to list them. Movinga GmbH was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Sviper

Seed Round in 2016
Based in Hamburg, Sviper is an independent mobile game studio founded in 2016 by three industry veterans with longstanding mobile and free to play experience from Germany’s largest games companies. Sviper is set out to deliver outstanding gameplay experiences at the highest quality for mobile devices. Combining intelligence, innovation, focus and speed in a zero-politics work environment, Sviper works on nothing less than a new mobile gaming success story.

Innolend

Seed Round in 2016
Innolend GmbH offers financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through an online platform. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Talentry

Seed Round in 2016
Talentry offers an enterprise-ready SaaS recruiting solution based on employee referrals.

Forto

Seed Round in 2016
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

StyleLounge

Venture Round in 2016
StyleLounge operates as a fashion meta-search engine that simplifies the shopping experience for users looking for clothing and accessories. The platform allows customers to easily compare prices from a wide range of well-known brands and retailers. Users can enter specific products, select their preferred colors, and set a budget to find items that meet their criteria. Additionally, StyleLounge offers the option to search directly by favorite brands or shops, ensuring a tailored browsing experience. By aggregating product listings from various sources, StyleLounge helps customers discover a diverse selection of fashion items while enabling them to save money through price comparison.

HAUSGOLD

Series B in 2016
HAUSGOLD is a fast-growing property technology company that provides assistance in all matters relating to the real estate sale. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

BuyingShow

Seed Round in 2016
BuyingShow is an online digital fashion platform founded in 2015 by experienced professionals in the fashion industry. Recognizing the inefficiencies in traditional sales processes, the company aims to enhance the speed and effectiveness of transactions between fashion brands and retailers. The platform serves as an online marketplace where fashion orders can be placed and negotiated with various retailers, allowing international retailers to register at no cost. Through this platform, retailers can connect with multiple brands and access detailed information about new and exclusive product collections, thereby extending buying seasons and streamlining sales cycles, even for smaller teams.

store2be

Seed Round in 2016
store2be GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online booking platform for the digital commercialization and management of promotional spaces. Founded in 2015, it has become a leading marketer of promotional, pop-up, and event spaces in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, offering a portfolio of approximately 3,500 locations, including shopping centers, airports, train stations, public spaces, and retail stores. The company provides a WiFi-based Event Analytics solution that measures performance metrics at live marketing events, allowing for the analysis of reach, customer visits, interactions, and dwell times. This technology enables clients to make live marketing efforts measurable for the first time. Additionally, store2be has developed a software solution that assists space owners in effectively managing and commercializing their available promotional spaces.

Personio

Seed Round in 2016
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

SMACC

Series A in 2016
SMACC offers machine learning technology to automate manual document-based processing tasks in finance departments. Their AI-solutions comprise document data capturing services, accounting & controlling automation, intelligent workflow application and document management solutions. Their clients benefit from up to 90% reduction in processing time and cost.

tink

Seed Round in 2016
They founded tink because they want to get everyone excited about Connected Home products. They focus on products that are easy to install, attractively priced and offer real added value for the customer. Example 1: In the past, an alarm system cost several thousand euros, today there is a smart security system at tink starting at 150 euros. Example 2: Thanks to smart solutions, your heating automatically shuts off when you open a window or leave home. So you can save up to 30% heating costs. So far, a comparison and advisory platform lacking navigation through the jungle of new products and applications was missing. With tink they have created exactly this platform. tink is your cross-brand contact for your Connected Home and helps you to make your home smart.

Thermondo

Series C in 2016
Thermondo GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online platform for comparing and purchasing home heating systems. It specializes in the installation of these systems and offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance energy efficiency. By digitizing the entire process—from lead generation to installation and after-sales support—Thermondo has become the largest installer of heating solutions in Germany. The company focuses on providing innovative heat solutions that facilitate the energy transition, aiming to reduce energy costs for consumers while ensuring high-quality service and a superior customer experience.

Opinary

Angel Round in 2016
Opinary GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a startup that specializes in a user engagement platform designed for publishers. The platform allows publishers to enhance their content with interactive polling tools, facilitating user participation and engagement. Monthly, it helps approximately 84 million users express their opinions on various topics with ease. Prominent publishing partners, including The Times and HuffPost, utilize Opinary's technology to attract and retain audiences, while global brands like Toyota and Mastercard leverage the platform for enhanced visibility and insights. By visualizing public opinion, Opinary supports both online publishers and brands in effectively engaging their audiences and driving conversions through targeted content marketing strategies.

ReachHero

Seed Round in 2016
ReachHero UG is a Berlin-based company that facilitates connections between brands and YouTubers for product placement deals. The platform serves as a marketplace where brands can register at no cost to find suitable influencers, assess their video content, and analyze the demographics of their audience. Brands can easily create advertising campaigns by selecting different placement types, specifying campaign details, and setting budgets. Once a campaign is established, influencers can submit their proposals for collaboration. Additionally, brands have the option to consult with ReachHero's experts to develop tailored campaigns that meet their specific marketing needs.

HeyJobs

Seed Round in 2016
HeyJobs operates a talent acquisition platform designed to streamline the employee recruitment process by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The platform identifies candidates that closely match job profiles and engages them through a personalized application and assessment process. This innovative approach allows employers to recruit skilled workers efficiently and at a lower cost compared to traditional hiring methods. With a track record of over 50,000 successful hires, HeyJobs aims to connect individuals with fulfilling job opportunities while providing quality candidates to its clients.

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 operates an online platform for relocation and moving bookings. The product can be used to find and book movers from number of listed companies according to their need at a particular period of time. Additionally the product can be used by logistic service providers in order to list them. Movinga GmbH was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH operates an online platform for relocation and moving bookings. The product can be used to find and book movers from number of listed companies according to their need at a particular period of time. Additionally the product can be used by logistic service providers in order to list them. Movinga GmbH was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.