Lakestar

Lakestar Advisors GmbH is a venture capital firm founded in 2012, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in investing in technology-driven companies across various sectors, including media and entertainment, fintech, travel technology, mobility, digital healthcare, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. Lakestar targets series A, early, mid, late venture, and growth-stage investments, typically ranging from €500,000 to €45 million. Since launching its first fund in 2013, Lakestar has managed over €1 billion across multiple early-stage and growth funds. The firm's notable early investments include Skype, Spotify, Facebook, and Airbnb, while its current portfolio features companies such as Opendoor, Oscar, and Revolut. Lakestar focuses on helping its portfolio companies expand into new markets, particularly in Europe and the United States, providing support in business development, recruitment, technology, and marketing.

Nicolas Brand

Partner

Akis Bratsos

Senior Associate

Ben Cousens

Principal

Mathias Haniel

Principal

Oliver Heimes

Partner

Klaus Hommels

Founder & Chairman

Andreas Klukas

Head of Finance

Enrico Mellis

Principal

Dharmash Mistry

General Partner

Stephen Nundy

Partner and CTO

Fredrik Nylander

Partner

Mika Salmi

Managing Partner Zurich

Mark Schmitz

General Partner

Christoph Schuh

Partner

Michael Stuenkel

Partner

Ninja Struye de Swielande

Partner

Dr. Aline Vedder

Principal

Julian Wokoeck

Senior Associate

Past deals in DACH

Graswald

Seed Round in 2022
Graswald engages in the creation of natural and digital 3D worlds for the entertainment industry. The company offers nature models and 3D vegetation that can be used in virtual worlds. A variety of variant groupings are available in Graswald to produce photoreal ecosystems in various variants.

lemon.markets

Seed Round in 2022
lemon.markets provide a REST API to support creating and executing orders at the stock market and retrieving market data.

Terra Quantum

Series A in 2022
Terra Quantum is a deep tech pioneer, developing revolutionary quantum applications to shape the technology of the future. Our international team of experts brings together the best minds from science, academia and industry to address the most fundamental questions of quantum physics and their manifestations in the world around us. We are building quantum technology for a better future, breaking down the barriers between science and industry and laying the foundations of a real quantum tech ecosystem and value chain.

Passbase

Series A in 2021
Passbase, Inc. provides tools that help businesses requiring identity verification to reduce fraud, mitigate the risk of data breaches, and effortlessly comply with modern privacy regulations. The company’s product enables the users to take control of their digital identity and allow businesses to seamless onboard pre verified users. It offers facial comparison, liveness detection, information extraction, and ID authenticity checking services. Passbase, Inc. was formerly known as Coinance Inc. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2021
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Aleph Alpha

Series A in 2021
Aleph Alpha GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven security systems. The company utilizes machine learning to address contemporary security challenges, focusing on data protection against hackers and cyber attacks. Additionally, Aleph Alpha offers solutions for leak detection and tracing, enhancing the security measures for its clients.

Aleph Alpha

Series A in 2021
Aleph Alpha GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven security systems. The company utilizes machine learning to address contemporary security challenges, focusing on data protection against hackers and cyber attacks. Additionally, Aleph Alpha offers solutions for leak detection and tracing, enhancing the security measures for its clients.

Casafari

Series A in 2021
Casafari is a real estate metasearch company based in Lisbon that focuses on enhancing transparency in property markets. It operates a platform that collects, cleans, and deduplicates property data, creating one of the most comprehensive real estate databases globally. This technology enables real estate professionals and institutional investors in countries such as Germany, Spain, and Portugal to track market trends and identify investment opportunities in real time. The platform offers features such as predictive analytics, new listing alerts, price change notifications, and status tracking, allowing users to stay informed about various property listings both online and offline. By aggregating data from multiple sources and collaborating with real estate agencies, Casafari provides valuable market intelligence through a Software-as-a-Service model.

Imburse

Series A in 2021
Imburse addresses the integration challenges faced by companies within the global payments ecosystem, allowing businesses to implement any payment technology or system quickly and at no cost. By facilitating seamless connections between various payment methods, Imburse accelerates the deployment of payment solutions, ultimately reducing associated costs. The platform enables organizations to modernize their systems, enhance operational efficiency, and engage consumers more effectively. Designed as an enterprise SaaS solution, Imburse supports multi-tenancy deployments, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses. Through its services, Imburse aims to empower CFOs, COOs, and CMOs in their efforts to improve customer engagement and drive business efficiency.

CleanHub

Seed Round in 2021
Cleanhub is a company dedicated to protect the oceans and facilitates a platform that enables the large scale collection of plastic waste in coastal regions.

Pitch

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

PlusDental

Venture Round in 2021
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

Rows

Series B in 2021
Rows, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, offers a spreadsheet-based software solution that allows users to create web applications. Its platform enables users to access business data and APIs, facilitating tasks such as finding and enriching information about companies and individuals, tracking stock prices, and sending emails. By leveraging familiar spreadsheet functions, Rows empowers users to automate processes and integrate various online services, making it a versatile tool for data management and application development.

sennder

Series D in 2021
sennder GmbH offers transport and forwarding services through a web based platform. The company provides courier, express, parcel, and cargo forwarding services for short and long haul routes. It provides instant pricing, live tracking, and API integration. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

GetYourGuide

Convertible Note in 2020
GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH operates an online platform for booking tours, attractions, and activities worldwide. The company offers tourist services online via the Internet and mobile applications. GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH was founded in 2009 and is based in Berlin, Germany with additional offices in North America and Europe.

Limehome

Series A in 2020
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a unique hospitality business that combines the standards of a hotel with the comfort of furnished apartments. The company caters to both vacationers and business travelers by offering flexible accommodation options for short and long stays. Guests can book stylish, spacious suites featuring Scandinavian design, which provide a more affordable alternative to traditional three- and four-star hotels. Limehome employs a digital entry system that allows guests to check in at their convenience, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email on their arrival day. The company automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a streamlined experience for its guests. This innovative approach positions Limehome as a modern competitor in the hospitality sector.

Solaris

Series C in 2020
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Imburse

Seed Round in 2020
Imburse addresses the integration challenges faced by companies within the global payments ecosystem, allowing businesses to implement any payment technology or system quickly and at no cost. By facilitating seamless connections between various payment methods, Imburse accelerates the deployment of payment solutions, ultimately reducing associated costs. The platform enables organizations to modernize their systems, enhance operational efficiency, and engage consumers more effectively. Designed as an enterprise SaaS solution, Imburse supports multi-tenancy deployments, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses. Through its services, Imburse aims to empower CFOs, COOs, and CMOs in their efforts to improve customer engagement and drive business efficiency.

PlusDental

Series C in 2020
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

Terra Quantum

Venture Round in 2020
Terra Quantum is a deep tech pioneer, developing revolutionary quantum applications to shape the technology of the future. Our international team of experts brings together the best minds from science, academia and industry to address the most fundamental questions of quantum physics and their manifestations in the world around us. We are building quantum technology for a better future, breaking down the barriers between science and industry and laying the foundations of a real quantum tech ecosystem and value chain.

scoutbee

Series B in 2020
scoutbee GmbH operates a digital B2B platform that facilitates global supplier searches for procurement and supply chain professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Germany, the platform enables users to discover new suppliers and partners while providing essential B2B information. It serves a diverse clientele, from small and medium enterprises to large original equipment manufacturers across various sectors, including automotive, drive technology, and plastics. Utilizing artificial intelligence, scoutbee delivers in-depth supplier insights to help procurement leaders make informed decisions. The platform analyzes substantial amounts of supply chain data, establishing connections among millions of companies and OEMs. Its main offerings, Streamline and DeepSee, enhance supplier discovery by allowing users to filter based on specific requirements and offer detailed insights into suppliers' pricing, competitive relationships, and delivery history. Scoutbee addresses the challenges of rising supply chain costs, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability concerns, positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of global procurement.

Helpling

Venture Round in 2019
Helpling is an online platform that facilitates the booking and payment for on-demand home services, primarily focused on cleaning, outside the United States. Customers can easily schedule a vetted and insured cleaner through the website or mobile app, allowing them to reclaim valuable free time with minimal effort. For service providers, Helpling offers a streamlined way to connect with new clients while providing flexibility in managing their work schedules. Cleaners typically charge a flat rate of £10 per hour and incur a fee when securing regular customers through the platform, or a percentage of the booking value for one-time services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Helpling aims to enhance the quality of life for users by enabling them to spend more time on personal pursuits.

CrossLend

Series B in 2019
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Avrios

Series B in 2019
Avrios International AG, founded in 2015 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for fleet and mobility management. The company offers a comprehensive Fleet Management Platform that enables organizations to efficiently manage employee transportation and fleet data. By integrating various data sources, Avrios automates processes and provides real-time insights, allowing users to optimize their fleet operations. The software collects relevant information in a centralized database and performs necessary calculations, facilitating informed decision-making and improved efficiency in fleet management.

Casafari

Seed Round in 2019
Casafari is a real estate metasearch company based in Lisbon that focuses on enhancing transparency in property markets. It operates a platform that collects, cleans, and deduplicates property data, creating one of the most comprehensive real estate databases globally. This technology enables real estate professionals and institutional investors in countries such as Germany, Spain, and Portugal to track market trends and identify investment opportunities in real time. The platform offers features such as predictive analytics, new listing alerts, price change notifications, and status tracking, allowing users to stay informed about various property listings both online and offline. By aggregating data from multiple sources and collaborating with real estate agencies, Casafari provides valuable market intelligence through a Software-as-a-Service model.

Teralytics

Series D in 2019
Teralytics AG is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in big data analysis for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2012, Teralytics utilizes mobile network data to provide insights into human behavior, including movement patterns, demographics, and interests. This information supports various sectors, such as financial services, retail, and transportation, in developing more effective products and services. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning to enhance transportation planning and operations, ultimately aiming to create sustainable mobility solutions. By addressing critical mobility challenges, Teralytics seeks to improve journey times, ensure accessibility, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce environmental impact.

sennder

Series C in 2019
sennder GmbH offers transport and forwarding services through a web based platform. The company provides courier, express, parcel, and cargo forwarding services for short and long haul routes. It provides instant pricing, live tracking, and API integration. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Terra Quantum

Seed Round in 2019
Terra Quantum is a deep tech pioneer, developing revolutionary quantum applications to shape the technology of the future. Our international team of experts brings together the best minds from science, academia and industry to address the most fundamental questions of quantum physics and their manifestations in the world around us. We are building quantum technology for a better future, breaking down the barriers between science and industry and laying the foundations of a real quantum tech ecosystem and value chain.

GetYourGuide

Series E in 2019
GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH operates an online platform for booking tours, attractions, and activities worldwide. The company offers tourist services online via the Internet and mobile applications. GetYourGuide Deutschland GmbH was founded in 2009 and is based in Berlin, Germany with additional offices in North America and Europe.

Limehome

Seed Round in 2019
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a unique hospitality business that combines the standards of a hotel with the comfort of furnished apartments. The company caters to both vacationers and business travelers by offering flexible accommodation options for short and long stays. Guests can book stylish, spacious suites featuring Scandinavian design, which provide a more affordable alternative to traditional three- and four-star hotels. Limehome employs a digital entry system that allows guests to check in at their convenience, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email on their arrival day. The company automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a streamlined experience for its guests. This innovative approach positions Limehome as a modern competitor in the hospitality sector.

PlusDental

Seed Round in 2019
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

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.

CrossLend

Series B in 2018
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Auterion

Seed Round in 2018
Auterion AG, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software platforms and systems for the drone industry. The company offers an enterprise operating system that enhances drone functionality and a web-based platform called Insights, which provides comprehensive data on flights, fleets, and individual drones. Auterion focuses on creating an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third-party applications, all built on open-source standards. They cater to both enterprise and government sectors, including partnerships with notable organizations such as General Electric Aviation and the U.S. Department of Defense. Auterion Government Solutions, a subsidiary, delivers unmanned aircraft systems and services tailored to government operations, emphasizing open-source solutions to ensure interoperability and prevent vendor lock-in. With a commitment to engineering excellence and collaboration, Auterion aims to advance the drone industry through innovative software solutions.

nebenan.de

Series A in 2018
Nebenan.de offers neighbors a useful and secure platform for building and maintaining neighborly relations. Nebenan.de is a social network intended for neighbors with over 800,000 users in more than 6,000 neighborhoods. The aim of the platform is to build functioning relationships between people from the surrounding area.

Solaris

Series B in 2018
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

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.

Auterion

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Auterion AG, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software platforms and systems for the drone industry. The company offers an enterprise operating system that enhances drone functionality and a web-based platform called Insights, which provides comprehensive data on flights, fleets, and individual drones. Auterion focuses on creating an ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third-party applications, all built on open-source standards. They cater to both enterprise and government sectors, including partnerships with notable organizations such as General Electric Aviation and the U.S. Department of Defense. Auterion Government Solutions, a subsidiary, delivers unmanned aircraft systems and services tailored to government operations, emphasizing open-source solutions to ensure interoperability and prevent vendor lock-in. With a commitment to engineering excellence and collaboration, Auterion aims to advance the drone industry through innovative software solutions.

Taulia

Series F in 2017
Taulia Inc. is a technology company specializing in supply chain management and financing software solutions, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a range of services for businesses, including dynamic discounting, supply chain finance, cash forecasting, invoice automation, and supplier management. Its platform enables organizations to convert invoices into revenue opportunities by facilitating early payments and providing access to electronic invoicing without imposing fees on suppliers. Additionally, Taulia empowers suppliers through self-service tools, enhancing their operational efficiency. With a presence in various global locations, including offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, Taulia has formed a strategic alliance with KPMG to strengthen its offerings in the financial technology sector.

Entrepreneur First

Venture Round in 2017
Entrepreneur First Operations Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, is an accelerator focused on seed funding for technology startups. The firm operates in major cities including Singapore, Berlin, Paris, and Hong Kong, aiming to support individuals who are "pre-team, pre-idea" by investing in their potential to create new technology ventures. Entrepreneur First conducts a six-month program that provides financial support, including stipends for living expenses, while helping participants develop their ideas and teams. The firm invests approximately £0.075 million in startups in Singapore, Bangalore, and Hong Kong, and £0.08 million in London, Paris, and Berlin, taking a 10 percent equity stake. Entrepreneur First emphasizes the selection of entrepreneurs based purely on technical talent, excluding those with MBA degrees, and has successfully launched over 100 startups valued at over $1 billion. The firm is backed by notable investors such as Y Combinator, Index Ventures, and Octopus Ventures.

Avrios

Series A in 2017
Avrios International AG, founded in 2015 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for fleet and mobility management. The company offers a comprehensive Fleet Management Platform that enables organizations to efficiently manage employee transportation and fleet data. By integrating various data sources, Avrios automates processes and provides real-time insights, allowing users to optimize their fleet operations. The software collects relevant information in a centralized database and performs necessary calculations, facilitating informed decision-making and improved efficiency in fleet management.

ShapeShift

Series A in 2017
ShapeShift AG, founded in July 2014 and based in Zug, Switzerland, operates a web and API platform that facilitates the conversion of Bitcoin and various altcoins with a focus on consumer protection and efficiency. The platform allows users to exchange a range of cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin, Peercoin, and Dogecoin, among others. In 2019, ShapeShift enhanced its services to enable users to self-custody their crypto assets, providing the capability to buy, sell, trade, track, send, and receive digital currencies without relying on third-party trust. Additionally, ShapeShift offers several tools and services such as the ShapeShift Lens Extension for payments, a mobile application for asset exchanges, and the Shifty Button for businesses to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The company also operates CoinCap.io, a real-time crypto market data service, and acquired the hardware wallet company KeepKey in 2017.

Seerene

Series A in 2017
seerene GmbH provides insights and analytics into software, code, and teams. The company offers Seerene, a solution that analyzes the code generated within a software development project and presents it in a visual way. Its solution helps CIOs and CEOs to see the ROI of software development, as well as helps them to identify potential problems, and shows the coding history and progress made. seerene GmbH was formerly known as Software Diagnostics Technology GmbH. The company is based in Potsdam, Germany.

nu3

Venture Round in 2016
nu3 GmbH is an online retailer specializing in nutritional food, health supplements, fitness, and beauty products. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company also operates a subsidiary in Sao Paulo, Brazil. nu3 provides a range of functional foods aimed at weight management, natural ingredients, and sports nutrition. In addition to selling products from various brands, nu3 offers its own branded range. The company emphasizes customer support by providing nutritional advice over the phone and maintaining a blog that features technical advice and tips related to health and wellness. As of July 2018, nu3 operates as a subsidiary of Shop Apotheke Europe N.V.

Homebell

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

Marley Spoon

Series B in 2016
Marley Spoon Inc. provides a weekly meal kit service that delivers fresh ingredients and recipes directly to customers' doors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company allows customers to choose their meals, providing flexibility in what, when, and how they cook. By simplifying the cooking process, Marley Spoon aims to eliminate the need for grocery shopping and reduce food waste, making home cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Operating as a subsidiary of Marley Spoon AG, the company focuses on seasonal ingredients and diverse recipes to enhance the cooking experience for its users.

Teralytics

Series C in 2016
Teralytics AG is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in big data analysis for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2012, Teralytics utilizes mobile network data to provide insights into human behavior, including movement patterns, demographics, and interests. This information supports various sectors, such as financial services, retail, and transportation, in developing more effective products and services. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning to enhance transportation planning and operations, ultimately aiming to create sustainable mobility solutions. By addressing critical mobility challenges, Teralytics seeks to improve journey times, ensure accessibility, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce environmental impact.

Avrios

Seed Round in 2015
Avrios International AG, founded in 2015 and based in Zürich, Switzerland, specializes in developing software for fleet and mobility management. The company offers a comprehensive Fleet Management Platform that enables organizations to efficiently manage employee transportation and fleet data. By integrating various data sources, Avrios automates processes and provides real-time insights, allowing users to optimize their fleet operations. The software collects relevant information in a centralized database and performs necessary calculations, facilitating informed decision-making and improved efficiency in fleet management.

Omio

Series B in 2015
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

HeavenHR

Seed Round in 2015
HeavenHR changed the world of personnel management. Their goal is to provide the only software available that companies need to manage staff. Businesses should save time and concentrate on what sets them apart from the competition. From hiring new staff members to the payroll, they combine all the separate HR processes in a single and easy to use platform for free .

McMakler

Seed Round in 2015
McMakler GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent hybrid real estate brokerage that combines modern digital tools with personalized customer service. The company offers a fixed pricing model, allowing for transparent and predictable costs in real estate transactions. By leveraging advanced digital analysis, marketing, and communication technologies, McMakler enhances the real estate experience for its clients while employing local brokers to provide tailored consultations. Over the years, McMakler has emerged as a leading brand in the proptech sector and is recognized as the fastest-growing hybrid real estate platform in Germany, pioneering innovative approaches within the industry.

Marley Spoon

Series A in 2015
Marley Spoon Inc. provides a weekly meal kit service that delivers fresh ingredients and recipes directly to customers' doors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company allows customers to choose their meals, providing flexibility in what, when, and how they cook. By simplifying the cooking process, Marley Spoon aims to eliminate the need for grocery shopping and reduce food waste, making home cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Operating as a subsidiary of Marley Spoon AG, the company focuses on seasonal ingredients and diverse recipes to enhance the cooking experience for its users.

CrossLend

Series A in 2015
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Helpling

Series B in 2015
Helpling is an online platform that facilitates the booking and payment for on-demand home services, primarily focused on cleaning, outside the United States. Customers can easily schedule a vetted and insured cleaner through the website or mobile app, allowing them to reclaim valuable free time with minimal effort. For service providers, Helpling offers a streamlined way to connect with new clients while providing flexibility in managing their work schedules. Cleaners typically charge a flat rate of £10 per hour and incur a fee when securing regular customers through the platform, or a percentage of the booking value for one-time services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Helpling aims to enhance the quality of life for users by enabling them to spend more time on personal pursuits.

Omio

Series A in 2014
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Taulia

Series D in 2014
Taulia Inc. is a technology company specializing in supply chain management and financing software solutions, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a range of services for businesses, including dynamic discounting, supply chain finance, cash forecasting, invoice automation, and supplier management. Its platform enables organizations to convert invoices into revenue opportunities by facilitating early payments and providing access to electronic invoicing without imposing fees on suppliers. Additionally, Taulia empowers suppliers through self-service tools, enhancing their operational efficiency. With a presence in various global locations, including offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, Taulia has formed a strategic alliance with KPMG to strengthen its offerings in the financial technology sector.

Teralytics

Series B in 2014
Teralytics AG is a company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in big data analysis for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 2012, Teralytics utilizes mobile network data to provide insights into human behavior, including movement patterns, demographics, and interests. This information supports various sectors, such as financial services, retail, and transportation, in developing more effective products and services. The company's platform leverages advanced machine learning to enhance transportation planning and operations, ultimately aiming to create sustainable mobility solutions. By addressing critical mobility challenges, Teralytics seeks to improve journey times, ensure accessibility, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce environmental impact.

Omio

Seed Round in 2014
Omio operates a multi-modal travel booking platform that enables users to find and compare travel options by train, bus, and flight across Europe, the United States, and Canada. Founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform is designed to help travelers identify the fastest, cheapest, and most convenient routes to their desired destinations. By integrating various data sources, Omio offers a comprehensive search tool that suggests nearby airports and train routes while estimating total travel time. Users can visualize and compare different travel options through a comparative chart that highlights cost and duration, facilitating informed long-distance travel planning. The platform focuses solely on long-distance travel, excluding urban public transport options.

Onefootball

Series B in 2013
Onefootball GmbH provides football news and fan services for smartphones, tablets, desktops, and SmartTV worldwide. The company’s app connects football fans worldwide and allows them to follow their favorite football team. Its app enables fans to find live scores and commentaries, breaking news, videos, tables, statistics, live audio commentary, and background information on football, as well as engage through social media channels and comments. The company’s app also offers possibilities for advertisers, content providers, gaming partners, ticketing partners, betting partners, and merchandising partners to reach football fanatic audience. Onefootball GmbH was formerly known as motain Holding GmbH. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Taulia

Series C in 2013
Taulia Inc. is a technology company specializing in supply chain management and financing software solutions, founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a range of services for businesses, including dynamic discounting, supply chain finance, cash forecasting, invoice automation, and supplier management. Its platform enables organizations to convert invoices into revenue opportunities by facilitating early payments and providing access to electronic invoicing without imposing fees on suppliers. Additionally, Taulia empowers suppliers through self-service tools, enhancing their operational efficiency. With a presence in various global locations, including offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, Taulia has formed a strategic alliance with KPMG to strengthen its offerings in the financial technology sector.

Enfore

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

nu3

Venture Round in 2013
nu3 GmbH is an online retailer specializing in nutritional food, health supplements, fitness, and beauty products. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company also operates a subsidiary in Sao Paulo, Brazil. nu3 provides a range of functional foods aimed at weight management, natural ingredients, and sports nutrition. In addition to selling products from various brands, nu3 offers its own branded range. The company emphasizes customer support by providing nutritional advice over the phone and maintaining a blog that features technical advice and tips related to health and wellness. As of July 2018, nu3 operates as a subsidiary of Shop Apotheke Europe N.V.