i5invest

i5invest Beratungs GmbH is a Vienna-based firm specializing in international technology mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance advisory, and business acceleration. The company focuses on supporting tech firms and founders, particularly in scalable business models, by managing corporate development and cross-border M&A processes. With a strong emphasis on early-stage investment, i5invest aids companies from inception through advisory and supervisory roles, aiming to cultivate them into significant market players. The firm has successfully executed over 100 international transactions and exits, demonstrating its expertise and commitment to the tech sector. It operates offices in multiple cities, including Berlin, Sofia, Zurich, and through i5growth Inc. in Palo Alto and San Francisco. Notable recent transactions underscore its active involvement in the tech landscape, reinforcing i5invest's reputation as a valuable partner for innovative companies.

Christian Lutz

Member of the Advisory Board

17 past transactions

enspired

Series A in 2021
enspired is an AI-driven trading house that offers groundbreaking energy trading services on short-term power markets. In our world, there is no room for trading screens and traditional optimisation - we provide energy trading as a service based on data, self-learning models and cutting-edge technology. Our team consists of experienced algorithmic traders, data scientists and technology enthusiasts who firmly believe that the way energy is traded will soon change drastically.

blackshark.ai

Series A in 2021
blackshark.ai specializes in extracting insights from satellite imagery through a fully automated platform powered by scalable artificial intelligence. The company employs advanced machine learning techniques to rapidly train neural networks for detecting various features, such as buildings, vegetation, streets, and land classifications, across multiple input sources including satellite images, aerial photographs, and HD map data. Additionally, blackshark.ai can automatically reconstruct detected features in 3D, utilizing a patent-pending technology for efficient data storage and streaming. With a team of over 50 experts in data science, geospatial engineering, and 3D rendering, the company focuses on providing detailed analyses for diverse applications in mapping, navigation, location intelligence, and earth observation. Their technology enables businesses to answer critical questions regarding land use, infrastructure, and resource management. Blackshark.ai operates from offices in San Francisco, US, and Graz, Austria.

TriLite Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
TriLite Technologies GmbH manufactures and sells ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. The company’s products are used in AR/MR/VR head-mounted-devices, and head-up-displays, as well as other projections such as Pico or smart home applications. The company is based in Vienna, Austria.

bimspot

Funding Round in 2019
bimspot enables every stakeholder to work on a single building information model (BIM) with their choice of software, 24/7 around the world, in real-time. bimspot uniquely allows a lifecycle orientated collaboration with an unparalleled quality and transparency in the planning, building and real estate industry.

WeAreDevelopers

Venture Round in 2019
Our vision is to become the world’s leading community for developers. Our mission is to provide developers with the things they need and love. We inspire, entertain, motivate and educate developers. We give developers a voice and we connect them with each other. We give developers visibility and attention. We provide them with opportunities and help them grow.

WeAreDevelopers

Seed Round in 2018
Our vision is to become the world’s leading community for developers. Our mission is to provide developers with the things they need and love. We inspire, entertain, motivate and educate developers. We give developers a voice and we connect them with each other. We give developers visibility and attention. We provide them with opportunities and help them grow.

TourRadar

Angel Round in 2013
TourRadar GmbH is an online marketplace that enables travelers to compare and book multi-day group tours. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company collaborates with over 500 tour and river cruise operators, providing access to more than 1 million tour departures globally. TourRadar offers a wide range of travel styles, catering to diverse demographics, and features a community of over 50,000 authentic traveler reviews to assist customers in making informed decisions. The platform also includes a guide community for tour guides, facilitating connections within the industry. With additional offices in Brisbane and Toronto, TourRadar provides round-the-clock customer support to enhance the booking experience and ensure satisfaction during travel. The company is recognized for its annual Guide of the Year and Tour of the Year awards, celebrating excellence in the travel industry.

wikifolio

Seed Round in 2013
wikifolio Financial Technologies AG operates a social trading portal that allows users to create and manage portfolios known as "wikifolios." Founded in 2012 and based in Vienna, Austria, the platform enables traders to transform their investment strategies into exchange-traded financial products, which are listed on major European exchanges. Users have access to a diverse range of over 100,000 investment options, including stocks, funds, and structured products. Investors can easily invest in various trading strategies by purchasing wikifolio certificates through their preferred brokerage accounts. The platform emphasizes transparency by providing real-time trade data, key performance metrics, and trader commentary. By promoting a fair fee model, wikifolio aims to democratize financial investments and set new standards in the industry.

KochAbo

Seed Round in 2012
KochAbo is a food delivery service that offers a convenient solution for home cooking by providing customers with weekly KochAbo-Boxes. Each box contains a selection of delicious recipes along with all the necessary ingredients, allowing individuals to prepare healthy and balanced meals without the hassle of grocery shopping. Orders can be placed online through the KochAbo website, making it easy for customers to access fresh and quality food options. This service aims to simplify meal preparation and promote nutritious eating habits, catering to those seeking a practical alternative to traditional cooking and shopping routines.

KochAbo

Seed Round in 2012
KochAbo is a food delivery service that offers a convenient solution for home cooking by providing customers with weekly KochAbo-Boxes. Each box contains a selection of delicious recipes along with all the necessary ingredients, allowing individuals to prepare healthy and balanced meals without the hassle of grocery shopping. Orders can be placed online through the KochAbo website, making it easy for customers to access fresh and quality food options. This service aims to simplify meal preparation and promote nutritious eating habits, catering to those seeking a practical alternative to traditional cooking and shopping routines.

wikifolio

Seed Round in 2012
wikifolio Financial Technologies AG operates a social trading portal that allows users to create and manage portfolios known as "wikifolios." Founded in 2012 and based in Vienna, Austria, the platform enables traders to transform their investment strategies into exchange-traded financial products, which are listed on major European exchanges. Users have access to a diverse range of over 100,000 investment options, including stocks, funds, and structured products. Investors can easily invest in various trading strategies by purchasing wikifolio certificates through their preferred brokerage accounts. The platform emphasizes transparency by providing real-time trade data, key performance metrics, and trader commentary. By promoting a fair fee model, wikifolio aims to democratize financial investments and set new standards in the industry.

Runtastic

Seed Round in 2011
Runtastic GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Linz, Austria, specializes in health and fitness tracking products. The company offers a diverse range of hardware, including activity trackers, sleep monitors, heart rate monitors, and smart scales that sync with smartphones and tablets. Runtastic is well-known for its flagship mobile app that enables users to track their fitness activities, monitor progress, and connect with others in a social networking environment. The company combines traditional fitness with modern technology, incorporating elements of gamification to engage users. In addition to its app offerings, Runtastic also provides various accessories and music to enhance the fitness experience through its online shop. In 2015, Runtastic became a subsidiary of adidas International B.V., further solidifying its position in the fitness industry. The company aims to inspire individuals to lead healthier, more active lives by providing tools and services that support their fitness journeys.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2010
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a range of products including the Wikitude SDK, cloud-based image recognition services, and the Wikitude Studio Editor. These tools enable developers, brands, and agencies to create immersive AR experiences for various media such as magazines, business cards, and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With approximately 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude has established itself as a leading independent AR platform, supporting over 20,000 applications utilized by small enterprises and Fortune 100 companies across diverse industries. Originally known as Mobilizy GmbH, the company rebranded to Wikitude GmbH in May 2011.

Adaffix

Angel Round in 2009
Adaffix GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in enhancing the phone call experience through its innovative mobile applications. The company offers services that display relevant content, such as the names and statuses of Facebook friends, during incoming calls. Its flagship product, YELLIX, presents contextual information in a non-intrusive manner, aiming to seamlessly connect phone numbers with relevant content. Adaffix also provides NameThatNumber, a solution for mobile network operators that improves traditional missed call notifications by including caller identification. As of February 2019, Adaffix operates as a subsidiary of Calldorado ApS and has received several awards for its contributions to mobile technology.

yelster digital gmbh

Seed Round in 2008
123people is a real-time people search platform that offers reputation management services. It enables users to maintain and protect their reputation on the internet and social media. It offers Webcleaner, which assists users in securely deleting content from foreign websites; and Social Network Monitor, a tool for protecting one’s own Facebook profile and online reputation. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Vienna, Austria. It was acquired by PagesJaunes Group in 2010.

Tupalo

Pre Seed Round in 2008
[Tupalo](http://tupalo.com/) is a social yellow pages community, based in Vienna, Austria, containing an international database of local businesses for social people. Content on Tupalo is available for visitors and registered members, via a city-based organizational structure, which divides content into categories, tags and keywords. Registered users are able to collect friends and businesses in a social network environment, as well as create custom sets, which act as mini-city guides. In addition, registered users are able to edit local business entries in a wiki-like environment and participate in city, or topic-focused discussion groups. The two founders of Tupalo were previously developers at Rockstar Games in Vienna, Austria.

Tripwolf

Seed Round in 2007
Tripwolf is a personal online travel guide that offers a mobile app designed for travelers seeking reliable information. The platform combines traditional travel content from established guides, such as Marco Polo and Footprint, with real-time tips from a global community of travelers. With over 5 million downloads, the tripwolf app features more than 500 guides to popular destinations, with new content continuously added. Users can explore a wide range of destinations, attractions, restaurants, and hotels, allowing them to create customized travel guides for download. Available in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French, tripwolf caters to a diverse audience. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vienna, the company operates under tripwolf GmbH, led by Wilfried Schaffner, and employs an international team of 15 members. The MairDuMont Group, a leading provider of tourist information in Europe, invests in tripwolf GmbH, enhancing its credibility in the travel industry.