btov

btov Partners is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2000, formerly known as BrainsToVentures. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and series A rounds across sectors including life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and technology. btov manages a diverse portfolio, with institutional and partner funds that collectively oversee over EUR 420 million in assets. The firm invests approximately EUR 50 million annually, with individual investment amounts ranging from EUR 0.25 million to EUR 3.5 million, and can increase total commitments to as much as EUR 10 million across multiple financing rounds. btov has offices in Berlin, Munich, and St. Gallen, and has made notable investments in companies such as DataArtisans, DeepL, and Volocopter, among others.

Anna Bosch

Associate

Jan-Hendrik Buerk

Investment Manager

Benjamin Dobbrick

Investment Manager

Jorg Dornemann

Partner

Sven Eppert

Partner, Managed Partner Funds, and CFO

Camilla v. Gayl

Associate

Johanna Junkermann

Analyst

Gerrit Jurilj

Partner

Maja Markowitz

Investment Manager

Julian Riebartsch

Investment Manager

Stefano Saeger

Investment Manager, Helvetia Venture Fund

Dr. Elisabeth Schrey

Investment Manager

Christian Schuetz

Partner

Florian Schweitzer

Partner

Christian Schütz

Partner

Jonas Sommer

Associate

Alexander Stoeckel

Partner

Sabrina Stöckl

Associate

Victor Szabo

Analyst

Christian Theis

Partner and Chief Financial Officer

Michael Wieser

Partner

Christian Winkler

Partner

Damian Zaker

Analyst

221 past transactions

Ledgy

Series B in 2022
Ledgy AG, a technology company, operates Software-as-a-Service platform to manage and exchange securities in private companies. Its platform is used for shares management for companies and shareholders. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

i2x

Venture Round in 2022
i2x GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing sales and customer interactions through real-time automated coaching. Founded in 2017, the company provides a conversation analytics platform that records and analyzes calls, offering insights into effective communication strategies. By employing machine learning algorithms and big data, i2x enables sales and service teams to understand the dynamics of customer conversations, including speech patterns and engagement metrics. The platform supports agents with ongoing training and delivers actionable data-driven best practices to improve performance. Additionally, i2x assists managers by decrypting call data, providing deeper insights into customer interactions and employee skills, ultimately leading to increased conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By augmenting human intelligence, i2x enhances the quality of customer interactions and elevates the overall brand experience.

SumUp

Venture Round in 2022
SumUp is a financial technology company focused on facilitating mobile payments for businesses. It offers a mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution that allows businesses to accept card payments easily, securely, and affordably. The company's unique end-to-end EMV card acceptance solution is built on proprietary hardware and mobile applications, enabling it to operate in 16 markets, including the United States, Brazil, and Germany. SumUp's card readers support various payment methods, including magstripe, chip, and contactless transactions, making them suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive suite of software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party integrations. In 2016, SumUp merged with payleven, enhancing its position as a leader in the mobile payment sector. The company has gained support from notable investors such as American Express and BBVA Ventures.

Vamstar

Series A in 2022
Healthcare marketplace is broken from a long-time. Both buyers (hospitals, health systems) and suppliers (pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers/digital health companies/service or solution providers) struggle to find the optimum opportunities for developing a transaction. It takes time and resources to effectively commercialise new healthcare technology. We use the latest data automation technologies (NLP, ML, DL etc). to aggregate demand from millions of sources and provide real-time analytics to shape the transaction. We aggregate more than £1.5tn of global demand in our system and make it easier for healthcare companies to start closing more deals. Our customers use a range of search and bid-development tools within our platform to quickly find the most suitable opportunity and finalise a transaction. We have millions of contracts in our platform across countries for suppliers to bid, we have onboarded some of the world's most innovative healthcare companies, we are continuing to raise money to build the world's first digital marketplace, we have won innovation awards, and we're backed by some of the best investors in the world. And we are JUST GETTING STARTED.

Text Cortex AI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Text is everywhere around us and all of it is created by humans. 57% of businesses are struggling when it comes to content creation. Most of them in particular in creating text for the 1000s of descriptions, 100s of blogs, and 10s of landing pages. We take their problems away to unlock the long term content growth channel. Our AI writing solution takes away 2/3 of the time it usually takes for writing text content. Available as WebApp or API.

LynxCare

Series A in 2022
LynxCare, Inc. is an AI-powered data platform founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in collecting and analyzing both structured and unstructured data from various sources to deliver actionable insights for medical professionals in hospitals and clinics. LynxCare's platform aggregates clinical data and patient-reported outcomes, providing custom tools that enhance clinical efficiency and improve the quality of care. By enabling healthcare practitioners to mine their legacy data and access real-time information, LynxCare aims to improve healthcare outcomes and tailor patient care effectively.

ecolytiq

Venture Round in 2022
Helping consumers understand their ecological impact & financial institutions to sustainably grow their business.

Predium

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a management platform designed for real estate owners to measure, manage and communicate their ESG performance. The company's platform allows users to overview their ESG performance, energy consumption, carbon dioxide emissions and climate risks, enabling the real estate industry players to make buildings more sustainable and profitable with long-term action planning.

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.

Ninox

Venture Round in 2022
Ninox Software GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, develops business applications that empower teams to automate back-office workflows without requiring developer assistance. Utilizing a no-code approach, Ninox enables over 2,800 companies across various industries to digitize their business processes efficiently. The company distinguishes itself in the rapidly growing no- and low-code application platform market by offering a user-friendly experience that combines the ease of modern productivity tools with the flexibility of application platforms. This facilitates broader adoption among organizations, as Ninox streamlines the onboarding process while reducing the time and effort needed to create custom business applications.

Moojo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Moojo helps freelancers and creators streamline their invoicing process and get paid instantly.

1Komma5°

Series A in 2022
KOMMA5 ° offers all owners of electric vehicles free electricity, which we refinance through trading with so-called GHG quotas. 1KOMMA5 ° encourages to lead a self-determined and CO2-neutral life.

Altoida

Series A in 2022
Altoida AG, founded in 2016 and based in Lucerne, Switzerland, specializes in developing a healthcare platform and application aimed at Alzheimer’s patients. The company's flagship product, the Altoida iPad-based application, is the first validated solution on the market designed to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease before symptoms appear, functioning as a computational biomarker. The application employs the Neuro Motor Index (NMI), which measures subtle micro-errors and micro-movements during everyday tasks, allowing for early detection of cognitive decline up to six years prior to the onset of typical neurodegenerative symptoms. The NMI test is intended for use by healthcare professionals as an adjunctive tool and is not a stand-alone diagnostic method. Altoida's medical device is classified as an FDA Class II medical device and CE marked as Class I, enabling early screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and monitoring cognitive function. After a brief testing period, healthcare providers receive real-time access to comprehensive patient reports via a secure, HIPAA-compliant web dashboard, making cognitive health assessments more affordable and accessible.

Decentriq

Series A in 2022
Decentriq makes data collaboration simple and safe by leveraging confidential computing. Sensitive data is extremely valuable and at the same time very hard to leverage and analyze safely. Decentriq’s software platform enables our clients and partners to securely analyze sensitive data. No friction, easy to test and apply while providing state-of-art security. The platform proves the privacy and security of the data from any other party, including us. It allows complete confidentiality for computations, even while sitting in a public cloud. More under: confidentialcomputing.cloud

Cybus

Series A in 2022
Cybus GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in providing an Internet platform that facilitates the connectivity of industrial machinery and software applications. The company offers its Cybus Connectware, a middleware solution designed for the industrial Internet of Things, enabling manufacturing firms to implement various Smart Factory use cases, including quality management, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance. Cybus products, such as the CONNECTIVITY REPORT 4.0 and the 4.0 DEMONSTRATOR, provide comprehensive interface analysis and a secure API for direct interaction with prototypes. Additionally, the Cybus Connectbox allows for plug-and-play operation, ensuring that users maintain full control over their production data while benefiting from data-driven services. The company's focus on data sovereignty and secure connectivity positions it as a vital partner for manufacturers and service providers looking to enhance their digital applications and overall operational efficiency.

Volocopter

Series E in 2022
Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.

Forget Finance

Seed Round in 2022
Forget Finance is the first digital financial advisor that empowers everyone to plan their financial future holistically from their smartphone.

Sharpist

Series A in 2022
Sharpist GmbH develops an online platform for coaching, learning development, and leadership programs. It offers video coaching, personalized exercise, goal setting, and explanation services through its platform. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Equippo AG

Venture Round in 2022
Equippo.com is a commercial equipment company that sells and buys used equipment for the construction industry. They bring together select manufacturers, dealers, leasing companies, and other trusted sellers of heavy equipment with buyers from all over the world, including markets like South America, Russia, and Poland. It operates an online marketplace for used construction equipment. They are very proud of their most important and unique technological innovation - the Equippo final price calculation engine makes it even easier to deal internationally: tariffs, transport, and logistics specific to your region are already included in the price displayed. Equippo.com was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Equippo’s dedicated team is as international as its mission; buyers and sellers can speak with salespeople in more than nine languages.

Headmade Materials

Series A in 2022
Headmade Materials GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Würzburg, Germany, specializes in developing materials and processes for metal 3D printing, specifically through its Cold Metal Fusion technology. The company focuses on the production of serial metal parts, offering services that include part design, small-scale series production, and process consulting. By providing standard and customized feedstocks, Headmade Materials aims to enhance component output and streamline post-processing. Their expertise supports additive-compatible design and reliable production processes, enabling clients to manufacture advanced printed metal parts in a cost-effective manner.

HQS Quantum Simulations

Seed Round in 2022
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and located in Karlsruhe, Germany, focuses on developing quantum algorithms to predict molecular properties for industries such as performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The traditional development of these products involves a lengthy and costly process, requiring numerous synthesis, formulation, and testing steps to achieve desired specifications. While simulations can significantly reduce time-to-market and R&D costs, they often fall short in efficiency or capability for complex problems. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations aims to enhance the predictive power of simulations, thereby addressing current limitations in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Kubermatic

Seed Round in 2022
Kubermatic (formerly Loodse) empowers organizations worldwide to fully automate their Kubernetes and cloud native operations across multi-cloud, edge, and on-prem. As the Top 5 corporate contributor to the Kubernetes Project in 2019, Kubermatic creates enterprise-grade software products and provides professional services and support to safely navigate and accelerate the cloud native transformation. The Kubermatic Kubernetes Platform makes it easy to operate thousands of Kubernetes clusters on any infrastructure. Leading enterprises including Lufthansa, Bosch, Siemens, and T-Systems trust Kubermatic. The company is headquartered in Hamburg Germany and was founded in 2016 by Sebastian Scheele and Julian Hansert. Find out more at: www.kubermatic.com.

Electrochaea

Series D in 2022
Electrochaea GmbH develops and commercializes a grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. The company’s biocatalytic power-to-gas technology converts low-cost and stranded electricity into pipeline-grade renewable gas for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid, which is used for on-site power production, heating applications, or transmitted over long distances using existing pipelines. Its technology enables storing large amounts of renewable energy from wind and solar; and represents a solution for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Electrochaea GmbH was founded in 2010 and is based in Planegg, Germany with additional operation facilities at Hvidovre, Denmark, and Sacramento, California.

Flytrex

Series C in 2021
The Drone Delivery Pioneers. Offering a delivery solution simpler, faster, cheaper and greener than ever before. Whether you're a drone operator seeking to expand, logistic service, or, setting up a new business, Flytrex provides everything you need to start delivering with drones easily and affordably! Currently operating in Iceland and the U.S. (as part of the FAA drone pilot program).Amit Regev and Yariv Bash founded it on November 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Tel Aviv in Israel.

Picker

Seed Round in 2021
Picker is an app and web where you discover the favourite products shared by people you know. Stop searching through Amazon, discover great stuff shared by your favourite influencer, one of your friends or one of your cousins!

fruitcore robotics

Series A in 2021
Fruitcore Robotics specializes in the design and development of robotic systems aimed at automating industrial processes. By integrating intelligent software with advanced mechatronics, the company offers optimized robotic solutions for various applications, including workpiece handling, fitting, assembling, screwing, palletizing, stacking, packaging, and workpiece testing. These systems enable manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency while reducing time and costs associated with production tasks.

Sternum

Series B in 2021
Sternum builds a holistic, highly scalable endpoint security solution, that prevents attacks in real time. Sternum was founded in 2018, by a team of highly experienced research, development and business leaders with a mission to fundamentally change the world of IoT security. Bringing profound knowledge in embedded systems, the joint perspectives of the defender and the attacker, and an aspiration to alleviate the medical security standard, Sternum not only set out to build uncompromising innovative technology but also to create true impact.

Tiko

Series A in 2021
Tiko operates in the residential real estate market by buying and selling houses, effectively serving as a middleman in transactions. The company leverages technology to enhance the buying experience, providing customers with a preliminary offer within 24 hours and completing transactions in as little as seven days. Tiko employs automated valuation tools and maintains a centralized backend system to streamline operations across multiple cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, and Sevilla. Through this innovative approach, Tiko aims to simplify the real estate process for both buyers and sellers.

Mymoria

Venture Round in 2021
Mymoria GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in online funeral planning services, providing support to individuals during challenging times. Founded in 2015, Mymoria offers a comprehensive platform for the full configuration and commissioning of funerals, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional mortuary services. The company operates nationwide in Germany and focuses on streamlining its processes to ensure high service standards while maintaining affordability. Mymoria aims to make funeral planning more accessible and efficient for its clients.

Electrochaea

Venture Round in 2021
Electrochaea GmbH develops and commercializes a grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. The company’s biocatalytic power-to-gas technology converts low-cost and stranded electricity into pipeline-grade renewable gas for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid, which is used for on-site power production, heating applications, or transmitted over long distances using existing pipelines. Its technology enables storing large amounts of renewable energy from wind and solar; and represents a solution for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Electrochaea GmbH was founded in 2010 and is based in Planegg, Germany with additional operation facilities at Hvidovre, Denmark, and Sacramento, California.

Remi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Remi is a culture building platform for remote and distributed teams to help them build culture and connection, easily and effectively. Remi uses daily and weekly team building rituals as the core mechanism to help teams build culture: by forming habits through repeated interactions and nudges, teams can build strong connection habits. The company was founded in early 2021 by Valerie Krämer (formerly Twitter and Opinary), Rebecca Görres (Organizational Psychologist and LSE graduate, formerly Prophet and Samsung) and Franco Gotusso (formerly Engineering Team Lead at Typeform). Remi is focused on building and maintaining company culture for those organizations that are choosing a long-term remote or hybrid approach and help them scale without losing sight of their most precious asset: their employees.

Remi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Remi is a culture building platform for remote and distributed teams to help them build culture and connection, easily and effectively. Remi uses daily and weekly team building rituals as the core mechanism to help teams build culture: by forming habits through repeated interactions and nudges, teams can build strong connection habits. The company was founded in early 2021 by Valerie Krämer (formerly Twitter and Opinary), Rebecca Görres (Organizational Psychologist and LSE graduate, formerly Prophet and Samsung) and Franco Gotusso (formerly Engineering Team Lead at Typeform). Remi is focused on building and maintaining company culture for those organizations that are choosing a long-term remote or hybrid approach and help them scale without losing sight of their most precious asset: their employees.

Liom

Seed Round in 2021
Liom is a company that focuses on developing innovative medical products aimed at enhancing human well-being. Utilizing advanced optical and AI-based technology, Liom analyzes blood, urine, and other bodily fluids non-destructively and in real-time. This technology allows for the monitoring of vital medical indicators and supports a benchmark platform for longevity and preventative medicine. By providing real-time biomarker and drug analysis, Liom empowers healthcare professionals to offer safer and more effective care to patients.

Baufi24

Series A in 2021
Baufi24 is one of the largest german advisory and brokerage companies for private mortgages (Baufinanzierung), mortgages comparison and mortgage advisory.

Seven Senders

Series C in 2021
Seven Senders is a delivery platform that specializes in optimizing shipping processes for e-commerce businesses across Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, the company connects shippers to local last-mile carrier networks, offering a comprehensive solution for cross-border shipments. Its platform provides standardized tracking capabilities compatible with all carriers, allowing online retailers to monitor their parcels from pickup to delivery. Additionally, Seven Senders enhances the customer experience through real-time analytics of delivery times and return rates, ensuring transparency throughout the shipping process. The company also offers SENDWISE, an application designed for users to track and manage their shipments effectively.

Demecan

Venture Round in 2021
Demecan Holding GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the production of cannabis, focusing on the cultivation, importation, and wholesale distribution of medical cannabis. The company operates in response to the growing recognition of cannabis's potential benefits as medicine across Europe, where patient numbers utilizing medical cannabis have significantly increased in recent years. Demecan aims to facilitate access to modern cannabis therapies in any European country that opts to offer such care to its citizens and patients.

UroMems

Series B in 2021
UroMems SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of implantable medical devices. The company has created the MyoElectroMechanical System, an electronic artificial urinary sphincter (eAUS) aimed at treating severe urinary incontinence. This innovative device functions by increasing urethral pressure during physically demanding activities and decreasing it when such activities are not taking place, thereby addressing a significant clinical need that affects patients' quality of life. UroMems is dedicated to providing solutions that target specific health challenges faced by individuals with this condition.

Vantis

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of holistic primary health care services specialized in the treatment of chronic diseases. The company has a hybrid care concept, integrating digital health solutions with its network of healthcare facilities, enabling the medical community and patients to improve health outcomes with continuous care and improved healthcare access.

Blacklane

Venture Round in 2021
Blacklane GmbH is a provider of professional ground transportation services, offering a range of options including business class, business van/SUV, first class, and economy class services. The company specializes in airport transfers, limousine, and chauffeur services for both individuals and corporate clients. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Blacklane operates additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, serving major cities such as London and Paris. The company emphasizes safety, reliability, and the use of smart technology to enhance the travel experience. Blacklane has also been carbon-neutral since 2017, reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability. Customers can conveniently book and manage their rides through Blacklane’s website and mobile application, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

finway

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a financial operating system designed for small and medium-sized businesses and ensured simple digitized and automated financial processes. The company's platform covers budget planning and cash flow, liquidity management, all purchase and invoice approvals, payments via bank connection or virtual and physical debit or prepaid cards, and the associated preliminary accounting with an interface to data, enabling businesses to automate the accounts payable processes.

Visplore

Seed Round in 2021
Visplore is a developer of visual analysis software that focuses on time-series data across various industries. The company's software is designed to facilitate interactive exploration of large volumes of sensor data, making it easier for clients to gain insights. By simplifying the processes of data exploration and preparation, Visplore enables users to identify correlations, patterns, and trends effectively. The software tools provided by Visplore aim to enhance the understanding of complex data sets, thereby supporting informed decision-making across different sectors.

Vamstar

Seed Round in 2021
Healthcare marketplace is broken from a long-time. Both buyers (hospitals, health systems) and suppliers (pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers/digital health companies/service or solution providers) struggle to find the optimum opportunities for developing a transaction. It takes time and resources to effectively commercialise new healthcare technology. We use the latest data automation technologies (NLP, ML, DL etc). to aggregate demand from millions of sources and provide real-time analytics to shape the transaction. We aggregate more than £1.5tn of global demand in our system and make it easier for healthcare companies to start closing more deals. Our customers use a range of search and bid-development tools within our platform to quickly find the most suitable opportunity and finalise a transaction. We have millions of contracts in our platform across countries for suppliers to bid, we have onboarded some of the world's most innovative healthcare companies, we are continuing to raise money to build the world's first digital marketplace, we have won innovation awards, and we're backed by some of the best investors in the world. And we are JUST GETTING STARTED.

Flytrex

Convertible Note in 2021
The Drone Delivery Pioneers. Offering a delivery solution simpler, faster, cheaper and greener than ever before. Whether you're a drone operator seeking to expand, logistic service, or, setting up a new business, Flytrex provides everything you need to start delivering with drones easily and affordably! Currently operating in Iceland and the U.S. (as part of the FAA drone pilot program).Amit Regev and Yariv Bash founded it on November 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Tel Aviv in Israel.

LatticeFlow

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a system management software designed to help clients build and deploy artificial intelligence models that are safe, reliable and trustworthy. The company's software provides a core programming API for a new asynchronous data coordination framework that helps to test and certify the system to ensure machine learning models work as expected and are ready for production use, enabling clients to efficiently deploy artificial intelligence models in their business.

Threedy

Seed Round in 2020
Threedy GmbH, established in 2020 and located in Darmstadt, Germany, is a company that specializes in high-performance visual computing through its instant3Dhub platform. This platform supports visualization, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) applications tailored for sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. By enabling the integration of large data sets with business data and sensors, Threedy facilitates a wide range of applications across various devices and use cases, enhancing the way industries visualize and interact with complex data.

Getsafe

Series B in 2020
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

Innatera

Seed Round in 2020
Innatera Nanosystems B.V. develops microprocessors that mimic the brain’s mechanisms for processing fast information streams from multiple sensors. The company is based in Delft, the Netherlands.

Araris

Seed Round in 2020
Araris Biotech AG is a biotechnology start-up based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in developing antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) linker technology for targeted chemotherapy. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on creating a platform that facilitates the rapid production of high-quality ADCs without the need for extensive engineering of antibodies or cell lines. This approach allows for the direct use of "off-the-shelf" antibodies, enabling the site-specific modification of ADCs within days, while ensuring robust quality control and analysis. Araris' technology is designed to deliver potent drugs directly to cancer cells, minimizing exposure to healthy tissues and thereby improving safety and tolerability for patients. The company's innovative ADC technology is supported by two patents, underscoring its commitment to advancing anti-cancer treatment options.

Decentriq

Seed Round in 2020
Decentriq makes data collaboration simple and safe by leveraging confidential computing. Sensitive data is extremely valuable and at the same time very hard to leverage and analyze safely. Decentriq’s software platform enables our clients and partners to securely analyze sensitive data. No friction, easy to test and apply while providing state-of-art security. The platform proves the privacy and security of the data from any other party, including us. It allows complete confidentiality for computations, even while sitting in a public cloud. More under: confidentialcomputing.cloud

Picker

Seed Round in 2020
Picker is an app and web where you discover the favourite products shared by people you know. Stop searching through Amazon, discover great stuff shared by your favourite influencer, one of your friends or one of your cousins!

Sensolus

Venture Round in 2020
Sensolus NV designs and develops global positioning system (GPS) trackers that allows to track non-powered assets. It offers turnkey solutions for wireless and low-power context-aware sensing. The company also provides a web based platform, Internet of things (IoT) cloud platform, and application that helps to provide real time information about assets. It serves manufacturing, waste management, cargo transport, transport and logistics, and automotive industry. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Ghent, Belgium.

heartbeat medical

Series A in 2020
Heartbeat Medical develops a healthcare platform focused on tracking patient-reported outcomes. The platform serves as a comprehensive patient management tool suitable for healthcare facilities of all sizes. By emphasizing the importance of quality of life data, Heartbeat Medical enables healthcare providers to gain valuable insights through intelligent evaluations of diagnostics and treatment methods. This approach allows physicians and therapists to enhance their understanding of patient experiences and improve treatment strategies based on real-world evidence.

Sternum

Series A in 2020
Sternum builds a holistic, highly scalable endpoint security solution, that prevents attacks in real time. Sternum was founded in 2018, by a team of highly experienced research, development and business leaders with a mission to fundamentally change the world of IoT security. Bringing profound knowledge in embedded systems, the joint perspectives of the defender and the attacker, and an aspiration to alleviate the medical security standard, Sternum not only set out to build uncompromising innovative technology but also to create true impact.

gitti

Seed Round in 2020
gitti GmbH develops beauty products. It offers manicure sets, nail colors, and nail care products. The company sells its products online. gitti GmbH was formerly known as JCB Cosmetics UG (haftungsbeschränkt). The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Semalytix

Series A in 2020
Semalytix’s Pharos is an AI-based real world evidence generation tool that ingests data and breaks it down so you can receive specific information about the disease you’re investigating — zooming into specific target populations and studying nearly any variable you are interested in.

Foodcircle

Seed Round in 2020
Foodcircle is a digital wholesale solution that facilitates and accelerates trade between suppliers and buyers of organic foods at competitive prices. Our global network comprises certified organic partners that are committed to the highest quality standards. As a state-of-the-art digital wholesaler, Foodcircle is providing innovative value chain solutions alongside best-in-class service to food manufacturers Europe wide.

DyeMansion

Series B in 2020
DyeMansion GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the post-processing and coloring of 3D-printed laser sintered parts. The company provides high-volume finishing systems that streamline the transition from raw 3D-printed components to high-value consumer and industrial products. With a focus on precision coloring and finishing, DyeMansion serves over four hundred clients, including prominent global manufacturers across various sectors such as eyewear, automotive, retail, medical, and sports equipment. The company has established itself as a leader in additive manufacturing finishing systems for polymer parts, collaborating with major industrial 3D printing systems like EOS, HP, 3D Systems, and Prodways. DyeMansion's technology enables the production of items ranging from luxury sunglasses to essential automotive components, ensuring high-quality results tailored to customer specifications.

ToolSense

Seed Round in 2020
ToolSense GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform tailored for construction tools manufacturers. Its platform allows these manufacturers to integrate modules that collect, analyze, and compress sensor data locally, enabling better networking of construction machinery and data recording during operation. ToolSense provides comprehensive solutions encompassing hardware, firmware, analytics, cloud services, and front-end interfaces for mobile and cost-sensitive construction and cleaning equipment. The company's innovations help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) enhance customer service, gain insights for research and development, and foster customer loyalty. ToolSense has received multiple accolades, including the Austrian Foreign Trade Award and the ORF Futurezone Award for Best IoT Startup, and is actively involved in various prestigious programs to promote its growth and technological impact.

Layer

Seed Round in 2020
Layer Software GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, offers a web platform designed to enhance collaboration and productivity in finance processes. The company's solution automates and manages spreadsheets, enabling users to collect, share, control, and integrate various spreadsheet components effectively. By providing a productivity layer that works with both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, Layer aims to transform how teams across various organizations engage with spreadsheets, ultimately streamlining workflows and improving efficiency.

yamo

Series A in 2020
yamo is on a mission to give parents healthier and easy food choices for their children. Its products are available online via a direct to consumer subscription model and through grocery stores. The latter includes Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe stores in Germany.

Skribble

Series B in 2020
Skribble is a platform for electronic signatures that presupposes the identification of the signatures. The platform provides the legally suitable electronic signature for every type of contract even if the law requires the same legal weight as a handwritten signature. It allows signing documents electronically with just a few clicks legally binding in accordance with Swiss & EU law. Skribble was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

UroMems

Series B in 2020
UroMems SAS, founded in 2011 and based in Grenoble, France, specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of implantable medical devices. The company has created the MyoElectroMechanical System, an electronic artificial urinary sphincter (eAUS) aimed at treating severe urinary incontinence. This innovative device functions by increasing urethral pressure during physically demanding activities and decreasing it when such activities are not taking place, thereby addressing a significant clinical need that affects patients' quality of life. UroMems is dedicated to providing solutions that target specific health challenges faced by individuals with this condition.

Regulus Cyber

Series B in 2020
Regulus provides affordable GNSS spoofing detection and protection to the mass markets requiring reliability and low-cost. The Pyramid Software technology defends against ever-increasing attacks and interferences. The Regulus Pyramid GNSS technology provides revolutionary tools to defend against GNSS/GPS spoofing attacks for automotive, mobile, maritime, aviation, critical infrastructure and various other applications, markets and users. *(GNSS = Global Navigation Satellite Systems: GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, Glonass, and more.)

Zeitgold

Series B in 2020
Zeitgold GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, develops an application designed to assist small businesses, including cafes, restaurants, small retailers, and craft enterprises with 3 to 20 employees, in managing their financial administration tasks. The app integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence to streamline preparatory accounting and various administrative functions. Its features include a digital cash journal, automated bookkeeping tools, a document archive, and payment solutions for managing invoices and payroll. Zeitgold also offers a service where it provides a box for businesses to store accounting paperwork, which is subsequently collected, scanned, and archived. This end-to-end solution simplifies the financial processes of small business owners, enabling them to focus on their core operations while maintaining compliance and organization in their bookkeeping.

COMPEON

Series C in 2020
COMPEON is Germany’s leading financing portal for SMEs. Companies can obtain tailored offers from various financing partners for their planned projects by submitting a query free of charge at www.compeon.de. COMPEON works with more than 220 banks, leasing companies and special providers and handles financing enquiries with a total volume of €2.5 billion every year. In addition to credit, loans and leasing agreements, the firm brokers also factoring and alternative financing products – such as mezzanine capital, purchase and project financing or private debt. The fintech company has been on the market since 2013. In addition to its three founders and managing directors Kai Böringschulte, Dr Nico Peters and Dr Frank Wüller, COMPEON is owned by DvH Ventures, b-to-v and Tengelmann Ventures.

Chattermill

Series A in 2020
Chattermill Limited, founded in 2014 and based in London, specializes in software as a service focused on customer insights. The company employs advanced deep learning and artificial intelligence technologies to analyze customer feedback across various touchpoints. By providing organizations with the tools to understand and harness customer insights at scale, Chattermill aims to enhance customer loyalty and brand advocacy. Their unique approach tailors the analysis to emphasize the specific aspects of customer experience that matter most to each client. Chattermill integrates seamlessly with existing feedback collection systems, allowing businesses to delve deeper into customer insights and identify key factors that drive growth. Since its inception, the company has collaborated with notable clients to develop a pioneering platform that enhances customer experience.

Sharpist

Seed Round in 2020
Sharpist GmbH develops an online platform for coaching, learning development, and leadership programs. It offers video coaching, personalized exercise, goal setting, and explanation services through its platform. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Volocopter

Series C in 2020
Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.

neptune.ai

Series A in 2020
Track and version your notebooks: Log all your notebooks directly from Jupyter or Jupyter Lab. All you need is to install a Jupyter extension. Manage your experimentation process: Neptune tracks your work with virtually no interference to the way you like to do it. Decide what is relevant to your project and start tracking: - Metrics, - Hyperparameters, - Data versions, - Model files, - Images, - Source code. Integrate with your workflow easily: Neptune is a lightweight extension to your current workflow. Works with all common technologies in data science domain and integrates with other tools. It will take you 5 minutes to get started.

Ninox

Seed Round in 2019
Ninox Software GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, develops business applications that empower teams to automate back-office workflows without requiring developer assistance. Utilizing a no-code approach, Ninox enables over 2,800 companies across various industries to digitize their business processes efficiently. The company distinguishes itself in the rapidly growing no- and low-code application platform market by offering a user-friendly experience that combines the ease of modern productivity tools with the flexibility of application platforms. This facilitates broader adoption among organizations, as Ninox streamlines the onboarding process while reducing the time and effort needed to create custom business applications.

ottonova

Series D in 2019
Ottonova Holding AG, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing health insurance products via a digital platform. The company focuses on simplifying the insurance experience for its users, offering a range of services designed to support their health needs. Ottonova aims to be a dependable health partner, ensuring that customers have access to the necessary resources for their well-being. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its clients while addressing their long-term health insurance requirements.

Comtravo

Series B in 2019
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform for managing business travel, specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2015, Comtravo streamlines the process of booking, managing, and expensing business trips through its innovative use of machine learning and software solutions. By simplifying travel management, the company enables SMEs to efficiently handle their travel needs while optimizing costs and resources.

Comtravo

Series B in 2019
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform for managing business travel, specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises. Founded in 2015, Comtravo streamlines the process of booking, managing, and expensing business trips through its innovative use of machine learning and software solutions. By simplifying travel management, the company enables SMEs to efficiently handle their travel needs while optimizing costs and resources.

HQS Quantum Simulations

Seed Round in 2019
HQS Quantum Simulations GmbH, founded in 2017 and located in Karlsruhe, Germany, focuses on developing quantum algorithms to predict molecular properties for industries such as performance materials, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The traditional development of these products involves a lengthy and costly process, requiring numerous synthesis, formulation, and testing steps to achieve desired specifications. While simulations can significantly reduce time-to-market and R&D costs, they often fall short in efficiency or capability for complex problems. By leveraging quantum computing, HQS Quantum Simulations aims to enhance the predictive power of simulations, thereby addressing current limitations in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Healx

Series B in 2019
Healx Limited is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on discovering and developing treatments for rare diseases using artificial intelligence. Established in 2014, Healx integrates advanced AI methodologies with deep pharmacological knowledge and patient insights to enhance the drug discovery process. Its AI-driven platform utilizes both public and proprietary biomedical data, featuring a comprehensive knowledge graph specifically for rare diseases. The company aims to advance 100 rare disease treatments toward clinical development by 2025, addressing the unmet medical needs of patients around the world. By combining machine learning technology with drug discovery expertise, Healx seeks to improve the success rates of developing novel treatments for rare conditions.

Kiroku

Seed Round in 2019
Kiroku Limited is a software company based in Harrow, United Kingdom, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that automates the process of writing clinical notes for healthcare providers. By utilizing voice recognition, language processing, and AI algorithms, Kiroku's software enhances the efficiency of healthcare professionals by streamlining workflows and learning individual note-taking styles. This innovation aims to reduce the burden of documentation, allowing medical professionals to focus more on patient care while improving the quality of the information captured in clinical notes.
Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd designs and manufactures advanced detection systems that accurately identify and categorize radiological and nuclear materials. The company specializes in platform technologies for detecting ionizing radiation, including neutron and gamma radiation, utilizing compressed noble gas to enhance detection capabilities. Arktis offers a range of products, including detector modules, data acquisition systems, radiation portal monitors, and mobile monitoring systems. Its solutions are applicable across various sectors, such as border and transportation security, nuclear power, health physics, and environmental monitoring. Additionally, Arktis provides consulting services related to threat mitigation, radiation shielding, and health physics to both businesses and governments. Founded in 2007 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, Arktis is committed to improving safety and security through innovative radiation detection technologies.

Demecan

Series A in 2019
Demecan Holding GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the production of cannabis, focusing on the cultivation, importation, and wholesale distribution of medical cannabis. The company operates in response to the growing recognition of cannabis's potential benefits as medicine across Europe, where patient numbers utilizing medical cannabis have significantly increased in recent years. Demecan aims to facilitate access to modern cannabis therapies in any European country that opts to offer such care to its citizens and patients.

Joblift

Series B in 2019
Joblift is a meta-search platform providing job seekers with the most intuitive and frictionless experience during the recruiting process. They apply latest machine learning techniques and big-data based algorithms in order to offer their users matching job vacancies that truly matter to them.

DeepCode

Seed Round in 2019
DeepCode AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops artificial intelligence software for semantic code analysis. The company’s software automates the programming interface to understand the intent of the code, enabling it to identify critical bugs and vulnerabilities while detecting significant coding issues. This functionality allows developers to enhance software quality without the need for user annotations or specifications. In September 2020, DeepCode AG became a subsidiary of Snyk Ltd., further integrating its innovative solutions into the software development landscape.

GNA Biosolutions

Series C in 2019
GNA Biosolutions is a molecular technology company located in Martinsried, Germany, specializing in innovative diagnostic devices for detecting and analyzing DNA. Their core technology, Pulse Controlled Amplification, enhances molecular testing by integrating ultrafast nucleic acid amplification with intrinsic sample preparation. This advancement allows for efficient and simplified diagnosis of human pathogens in laboratory settings, as well as on-site applications and Point of Care scenarios. GNA Biosolutions aims to make the benefits of molecular testing accessible to a broader audience, facilitating rapid and accurate results from sample collection to analysis.

Quanta

Series C in 2019
Quanta is a medical devices company that develops advanced haemodialysis systems for use in the home and clinic. Quanta is focused on the commercialisation and ongoing development of SC+, an innovative cartridge-based haemodialysis system. SC+ is a high performance, compact haemodialysis system providing clinical efficacy by utilising typical flow rates of traditional in-centre machines. SC+ supports the entire ‘Continuum of Care’ for dialysis patients, from nurse-assisted treatment through self-care in centre to home haemodialysis. Their system facilitates the seamless transition between treatment modalities providing the best tool to enable flexibility for patients, and treatment options for physicians.

Incredo

Series B in 2019
DouxMatok is a food-tech company. They have developed a proprietary technology that enhances the sweetness of sugars with no after taste - preserving the full "sugar experience" customers are looking for. The enhanced sweetness allows for a significant reduction in the consumption of sugar. The company was incorporated in 2014, and its R&D center is based in Petach-Tikva, Israel.

Seven Senders

Series B in 2019
Seven Senders is a delivery platform that specializes in optimizing shipping processes for e-commerce businesses across Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, the company connects shippers to local last-mile carrier networks, offering a comprehensive solution for cross-border shipments. Its platform provides standardized tracking capabilities compatible with all carriers, allowing online retailers to monitor their parcels from pickup to delivery. Additionally, Seven Senders enhances the customer experience through real-time analytics of delivery times and return rates, ensuring transparency throughout the shipping process. The company also offers SENDWISE, an application designed for users to track and manage their shipments effectively.

Retinai

Seed Round in 2019
RetinAI Medical AG develops software tools to collect, organize, and analyze health data of eyes for healthcare professionals and patients. Its products include OmniViewer, which allows researchers and scientists to annotate and structure 2D and 3D datasets for machine learning research and statistical analyses; and Discovery, a software tool for clinical and pharmaceutical research. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.

Synfioo GmbH

Series A in 2019
Synfioo GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in developing software solutions for logistics specialists and transport planners. The company offers an innovative platform that provides real-time transportation monitoring, enabling users to receive immediate updates on setbacks affecting transport plans, such as traffic congestions, security controls, strikes, and adverse weather conditions. By utilizing a big data approach, Synfioo predicts arrival times and analyzes how external factors influence logistics operations. This functionality allows transportation planners to access crucial information seamlessly within their existing workflows, facilitating prompt reactions to ensure a smooth supply chain.

Skribble

Series A in 2019
Skribble is a platform for electronic signatures that presupposes the identification of the signatures. The platform provides the legally suitable electronic signature for every type of contract even if the law requires the same legal weight as a handwritten signature. It allows signing documents electronically with just a few clicks legally binding in accordance with Swiss & EU law. Skribble was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

STAMP

Seed Round in 2019
Stamp Italy Srl is a company that focuses on enhancing the tax-free shopping experience for non-European visitors. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rosolina, Italy, it has developed a mobile application that enables tourists to make VAT-exempt purchases at partnered retail stores. In addition to serving travelers, Stamp also provides an application for merchants, facilitating the issuance of electronic tax-free invoices to customers. With an interest in expanding its presence in the eastern tourism market, Stamp aims to empower both merchants and travelers in the realm of tax-free shopping.

Cybus

Venture Round in 2019
Cybus GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in providing an Internet platform that facilitates the connectivity of industrial machinery and software applications. The company offers its Cybus Connectware, a middleware solution designed for the industrial Internet of Things, enabling manufacturing firms to implement various Smart Factory use cases, including quality management, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance. Cybus products, such as the CONNECTIVITY REPORT 4.0 and the 4.0 DEMONSTRATOR, provide comprehensive interface analysis and a secure API for direct interaction with prototypes. Additionally, the Cybus Connectbox allows for plug-and-play operation, ensuring that users maintain full control over their production data while benefiting from data-driven services. The company's focus on data sovereignty and secure connectivity positions it as a vital partner for manufacturers and service providers looking to enhance their digital applications and overall operational efficiency.

SamanTree Medical

Series A in 2019
SamanTree Medical SA is a Swiss company specializing in the development of innovative medical microscopy devices aimed at enhancing cancer treatment and surgical outcomes. Founded in 2014 and based in Ecublens, the company focuses on micro-optics-based digital microscopy systems that provide an extensive field of view for various applications, including research, diagnostics, and surgery. Its flagship product, a surgical digital microscope, enables real-time visualization of cellular structures within living tissue, facilitating precise assessment of tumor margins. This technology allows surgeons to achieve full margin control and make informed decisions during procedures, ultimately improving resection accuracy, reducing re-operation rates, and decreasing overall procedure costs. By enabling immediate visualization of cancerous cells during surgery, SamanTree Medical's devices significantly enhance patient care and outcomes in cancer surgery.

Layer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Layer Software GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, offers a web platform designed to enhance collaboration and productivity in finance processes. The company's solution automates and manages spreadsheets, enabling users to collect, share, control, and integrate various spreadsheet components effectively. By providing a productivity layer that works with both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, Layer aims to transform how teams across various organizations engage with spreadsheets, ultimately streamlining workflows and improving efficiency.

i2x

Series A in 2019
i2x GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing sales and customer interactions through real-time automated coaching. Founded in 2017, the company provides a conversation analytics platform that records and analyzes calls, offering insights into effective communication strategies. By employing machine learning algorithms and big data, i2x enables sales and service teams to understand the dynamics of customer conversations, including speech patterns and engagement metrics. The platform supports agents with ongoing training and delivers actionable data-driven best practices to improve performance. Additionally, i2x assists managers by decrypting call data, providing deeper insights into customer interactions and employee skills, ultimately leading to increased conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By augmenting human intelligence, i2x enhances the quality of customer interactions and elevates the overall brand experience.

Zeitgold

Series A in 2019
Zeitgold GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, develops an application designed to assist small businesses, including cafes, restaurants, small retailers, and craft enterprises with 3 to 20 employees, in managing their financial administration tasks. The app integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence to streamline preparatory accounting and various administrative functions. Its features include a digital cash journal, automated bookkeeping tools, a document archive, and payment solutions for managing invoices and payroll. Zeitgold also offers a service where it provides a box for businesses to store accounting paperwork, which is subsequently collected, scanned, and archived. This end-to-end solution simplifies the financial processes of small business owners, enabling them to focus on their core operations while maintaining compliance and organization in their bookkeeping.

Chattermill

Series A in 2019
Chattermill Limited, founded in 2014 and based in London, specializes in software as a service focused on customer insights. The company employs advanced deep learning and artificial intelligence technologies to analyze customer feedback across various touchpoints. By providing organizations with the tools to understand and harness customer insights at scale, Chattermill aims to enhance customer loyalty and brand advocacy. Their unique approach tailors the analysis to emphasize the specific aspects of customer experience that matter most to each client. Chattermill integrates seamlessly with existing feedback collection systems, allowing businesses to delve deeper into customer insights and identify key factors that drive growth. Since its inception, the company has collaborated with notable clients to develop a pioneering platform that enhances customer experience.

Flytrex

Series B in 2019
The Drone Delivery Pioneers. Offering a delivery solution simpler, faster, cheaper and greener than ever before. Whether you're a drone operator seeking to expand, logistic service, or, setting up a new business, Flytrex provides everything you need to start delivering with drones easily and affordably! Currently operating in Iceland and the U.S. (as part of the FAA drone pilot program).Amit Regev and Yariv Bash founded it on November 1, 2013, with its headquarters in Tel Aviv in Israel.

DeepL

Series A in 2018
DeepL GmbH develops artificial intelligence (AI) software and online translation services of bilingual texts in English and German for words and expression. Its products include, a language translating website, DeepL Translator and Linguee App. DeepL GmbH was formerly known as Linguee GmbH and changed its name to DeepL GmbH in August, 2017. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Cologne, Germany.