Speedinvest

SpeedInvest GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2011. It specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on technology-related startups across Europe, particularly in sectors such as deep tech, fintech, insurtech, consumer tech, and marketplaces. The firm typically invests between €0.25 million and €3 million in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, while preferring to acquire minority stakes of up to 20% in its portfolio companies. SpeedInvest aims to be actively involved in the companies it invests in, often taking on operational roles for six months to one year. With additional offices in cities like San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, and London, SpeedInvest leverages a global network to support entrepreneurs in building successful businesses, thus contributing to the development of Europe’s startup ecosystem.

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter

General Partner, Portfolio Success

Jeroen Arts

Partner

Julian Blessin

General Partner

Charlie Boles

Senior Associate

Estelle Botbol

Senior Associate

Eric Bovee

General Partner

Daniela Caserotto-Leibert

Venture Partner

Stephen Croome

Principal

Anthony Danon

Principal

Sophia Escheu

Associate

Joerg Floeck

Executive Chairman

Heinrich Gröller

Venture Partner

Frederik Hagenauer

Partner

Audrey Handem

Associate

Jingchun Rick Hao

Partner

Jingchun Hao

Partner

Oliver Holle

CEO, Managing Partner and Managing Director

Daniel Keiper-Knorr

General Partner and Founder

Lawrence Kilian

Principal, Corporate Development and M&A

Stefan Klestil

Partner

Mathias Knaur

Venture Partner

Namratha Kothapalli

Principal

Markus Krainz

Venture Partner

Markus Lang

Partner

Tom Filip Lesche

Partner

Alexis Majos

Principal

Enrique Martínez-Hausmann

Principal

Klaus Matzka

Partner

Wissam Nadreddine

Principal

Wissam Nasreddine

Principal

Florian Obst

Principal

Mathias Ockenfels

Partner

Herbert Ortner

Venture Partner

Mariya Osadchaya-Isa

Principal

Alvaro Perezcano

Senior Associate

Konstantin Schmeisser

Associate

Leonard Schmid

Senior Associate

Andreas Schwarzenbrunner

Principal

Olga Shikhantsova

Principal

Michael Sieghart

CFO, Managing Partner and Managing Director

Evgeny Slavin

Senior Associate

Katharine Spooner

Senior Associate

Philipp Stangl

Investment Manager

Yang Tran

Venture Partner

Jürgen Wahl

Venture Partner

Past deals in Central Europe

TIER

Convertible Note in 2023
TIER Mobility GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in providing electric kick scooters for urban commuting as part of its sustainable micro-mobility solutions. The company has rapidly expanded its operations, reaching 32 cities across Europe within a short timeframe. TIER develops a user-friendly application that allows individuals to locate and book scooters easily. By focusing on operational excellence, TIER integrates various micro-mobility assets and forms strategic partnerships with public transportation systems and other mobility providers, enhancing urban transport options. The leadership team, experienced in sustainability and technology, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in cities through innovative mobility solutions.

Prewave

Series A in 2023
Prewave GmbH researches and develops machine learning technology. The company's solution analyzes social media data with machine learning techniques to predict upcoming risk events in supply chain networks. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Necture

Series A in 2023
Necture is a company based in Vienna, Austria, focused on enhancing urban mobility through data-driven solutions. By transforming raw urban data into actionable insights, it enables mobility services to become profitable and sustainable. Necture offers core services that include demand prediction, demand fulfillment, predictive charging, policy compliance, and dynamic pricing. Founded in 2014, the company is dedicated to improving mobility decisions and shaping the future of urban transportation on a global scale.

Sunhero

Series A in 2023
Sunhero specializes in providing custom-built solar panel solutions, focusing on both rental and purchase options for photovoltaic systems. The company aims to make solar energy accessible and affordable for consumers by offering a streamlined process for installing these systems in residential properties. Customers can choose to rent solar panels for a 20-year period or purchase them outright. Sunhero's personalized service is designed to help individuals reduce their monthly electricity costs while contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Additionally, the company is committed to developing technology and infrastructure that supports the global transition to green energy.

Bliq

Series A in 2022
Bliq GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of rideshare and delivery drivers. The company addresses the challenges of urban mobility by creating a mobility information engine that utilizes real-time data from over 24 million connected vehicles, as well as advanced computer vision technologies. Bliq offers two primary products: Bliq Park, which assists drivers in locating available parking three times faster through predictive analytics and real-time information, and Bliq Ride, designed to increase earnings for taxi and rideshare drivers by improving their positioning near potential passengers. Through these solutions, Bliq aims to optimize urban street mobility and boost driver productivity.

Ledgy

Series B in 2022
Ledgy AG is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2017. It operates a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to facilitate the management and exchange of securities in private companies. The platform serves as an online share register, enabling founders, employees, and investors to manage equity effectively. Ledgy's tools allow companies to oversee employee incentive plans, model financing rounds, and generate reports for investors, thereby fostering trust in capital tables. The platform features personalized dashboards for employees to track their vested shares and for investors to monitor portfolio performance. By digitizing the equity management process and ensuring error-free capital tables, Ledgy provides clarity and insights for all stakeholders involved, ultimately supporting companies in attracting and retaining talent while enhancing investor relations.

Milano Vice

Seed Round in 2022
Milano Vice is a virtual restaurant chain based in Berlin, Germany, established in October 2021. The company focuses on creating a new food brand by partnering with professional cooks and utilizing underutilized kitchen spaces to offer a diverse range of pizzas. By collaborating with established restaurants and chefs, Milano Vice aims to enhance profitability and productivity while ensuring efficient customer service. The business model emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, quality ingredients, and innovative technology to facilitate the delivery of pizzas to customers' homes.

CELUS

Series A in 2022
CELUS provides a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline the electronics development process for businesses. As demand for electronics and embedded systems rises, the shortage of qualified electronics engineers poses a challenge. CELUS addresses this issue by offering automation tools that facilitate parts selection, schematic development, PCB design, and embedded software creation. By integrating these interdependent tasks, CELUS aims to reduce the time and complexity involved in developing electronic products, thereby supporting companies in navigating the evolving landscape of electronics engineering.

Planqc

Seed Round in 2022
Planqc is a developer of advanced quantum computing technology that focuses on achieving useful quantum advantage by leveraging individual atoms as qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information. The company’s quantum computers process information by arranging these qubits in highly scalable arrays and manipulating them with precisely controlled laser pulses. This innovative approach allows Planqc to efficiently scale its technology to thousands of qubits, making it well-positioned to meet the demands of various industries seeking to harness the power of quantum computing. Through its unique combination of quantum technologies, Planqc aims to lead in delivering practical solutions that utilize quantum information stored in atomic qubits.

Upvest

Series B in 2022
Upvest GmbH specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that supports financial institutions in integrating investment products within their applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, the company facilitates the development of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, and wallet services by connecting to major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. Upvest's modular and scalable API enables institutions to create tailored portfolios, configure savings plans, and implement micro-investing features, allowing users to invest effortlessly while spending. With connections to leading asset providers and exchanges, Upvest aims to deliver a diverse range of investment options with competitive pricing and execution speed, thereby enhancing the overall investment experience for users across borders.

Molecule

Seed Round in 2022
Molecule GmbH is a company that has developed a virtual accelerator platform aimed at facilitating the translation of scientific discoveries into new therapeutics. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Molecule connects scientists with the necessary funding for therapeutic development. This platform also links private investors directly with scientists, promoting the advancement of various treatments for patients. By streamlining the innovation process within the pharmaceutical industry, Molecule seeks to enhance the efficiency of bringing novel therapeutics to market.

Friday Finance

Series A in 2022
Developer of financial management software designed for European startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's platform helps to pay bills, create forecasts, streamline their month-end close, and get financing from one place, delivers more control, visibility, time savings, and automation to modern finance teams, enabling businesses to pay bills and manage their different bank accounts in one place.

CoachHub

Series C in 2022
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

nilo.health

Seed Round in 2022
Provider of mental well-being services intended to create a space for communications regarding mental stress. The company's service offers events and communication materials, sessions, on-site seminars, workshops, webinars, and online courses, enabling employers and employees to better deal with mental challenges or stressful situations.

Bliq

Series A in 2022
Bliq GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing application software aimed at enhancing the efficiency of rideshare and delivery drivers. The company addresses the challenges of urban mobility by creating a mobility information engine that utilizes real-time data from over 24 million connected vehicles, as well as advanced computer vision technologies. Bliq offers two primary products: Bliq Park, which assists drivers in locating available parking three times faster through predictive analytics and real-time information, and Bliq Ride, designed to increase earnings for taxi and rideshare drivers by improving their positioning near potential passengers. Through these solutions, Bliq aims to optimize urban street mobility and boost driver productivity.

byrd

Series C in 2022
byrd technologies GmbH is a third-party logistics and fulfillment company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. The company specializes in digital fulfillment services tailored for e-commerce businesses, offering solutions such as warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, quality control, and batch fulfillment. By operating an extensive fulfillment network, byrd connects online merchants with an international warehouse system, enabling retailers to provide advanced shipping options without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify and collaborates with logistics partners across multiple countries. In addition to its core markets in Germany and Austria, byrd has expanded its operations to include fulfillment locations in the UK and plans to launch new sites in the Netherlands and France. With the capacity to ship 10,000 orders daily from over ten warehouses, the company manages a storage space exceeding 500,000 square meters while also offering services like shipment tracking and product return management.

Kevin.

Series A in 2022
Kevin is a company that specializes in providing a secure and developer-friendly payment infrastructure, leveraging the advantages of Open Banking. Based in the European Economic Area and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania, Kevin offers banking payment and account information solutions that comply with the PSD2 framework. The company focuses on creating direct connections to banks, avoiding third-party aggregators, which allows clients to transition from expensive card payments to cost-effective account-to-account transactions. With a growing team of 40 dedicated professionals, Kevin aims to deliver high-quality payment solutions that outperform traditional card networks in both reliability and pricing, making online transactions more affordable and efficient for a diverse range of market players.

Raus

Seed Round in 2022
Raus is a hospitality-tech startup that specializes in providing minimalist yet comfortable getaway cabins designed for retreats in natural settings. The company focuses on creating an escape from the demands of urban life, offering sustainable accommodations that facilitate spontaneous trips. Raus enhances the guest experience with a digital booking platform and keyless access, as well as a variety of additional offerings, including activities such as guided meditations, culinary experiences, and nature-themed excursions. This approach allows individuals to unwind and reconnect with nature while enjoying a simple and uncomplicated retreat from their hectic everyday lives.

GoTiger

Pre Seed Round in 2022
GoTiger is an online supermarket that specializes in providing a wide range of Asian food products and everyday essentials. The platform offers items such as vegetables, fruits, beverages, meat, rice, noodles, dumplings, spicy ramen, and sashimi-quality fish. In addition to these food products, GoTiger also provides gift vouchers, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers. The company focuses on same-day delivery, ensuring that customers can efficiently incorporate quality Asian ingredients into their daily lives.

NeoCarbon

Pre Seed Round in 2022
NeoCarbon reverses climate change by dramatically cutting costs of Direct Air Capture leveraging cooling towers around Europe. By retrofitting existing infrastructure without impacting their original function, the time and cost needed to set up a carbon capturing system is improved by up to 10x.

Yokoy

Series B in 2022
Yokoy automates spend management for medium and large enterprises with artificial intelligence, combining expense management, supplier invoice management and smart corporate cards into one single intuitive platform.

Resourcify

Venture Round in 2022
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a neutral cloud platform designed for efficient management of waste and recycling operations. The platform offers various features such as container pick-up and exchange services, detailed container information, collection scheduling, and the generation of legally compliant documentation and reports. In addition, the company has developed an application called Mein Recycling, which simplifies waste management for businesses by allowing them to manage their waste, collections, and recyclers in a single interface. This app also facilitates seamless connections between waste management companies and their customers. Resourcify's overarching vision is to promote a zero-waste future by driving the digital transformation of the waste sector, thereby supporting the principles of the circular economy.

Sunhero

Seed Round in 2022
Sunhero specializes in providing custom-built solar panel solutions, focusing on both rental and purchase options for photovoltaic systems. The company aims to make solar energy accessible and affordable for consumers by offering a streamlined process for installing these systems in residential properties. Customers can choose to rent solar panels for a 20-year period or purchase them outright. Sunhero's personalized service is designed to help individuals reduce their monthly electricity costs while contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Additionally, the company is committed to developing technology and infrastructure that supports the global transition to green energy.

remberg

Series A in 2022
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management solutions tailored for manufacturers, service providers, and operators of industrial machinery and equipment. The company's platform optimizes maintenance processes by managing the entire service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to the completion of work orders. This comprehensive approach enables organizations to efficiently oversee their systems and equipment, enhancing service digitization and operational effectiveness.

Blloc

Seed Round in 2022
Blloc GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in the production of minimalist smartphones, notably the BllocZero18. The company focuses on enhancing digital experiences through its Blloc Ratio software, which offers a visually appealing design, efficient app organization, and integrated messaging within a single user interface. This approach aims to improve productivity while minimizing distractions, encouraging users to rethink their mobile home screens. Blloc sells its products exclusively online, catering to consumers who seek a simplified and streamlined approach to mobile technology.

Flank

Seed Round in 2022
Legal OS GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in creating, managing, and analyzing legally compliant and individualized contracts. The company provides a comprehensive library that facilitates collaboration on legal documents, offering tools for self-assembling contracts and automating business processes. Legal OS is designed to serve law firms and legal departments, enabling the efficient production of both simple and complex contracts. Its innovative solutions emphasize speed and compliance, making the process of generating legal documents seamless and user-friendly.

Packhelp

Series B in 2021
Packhelp sp. z o.o. is a packaging manufacturer based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in designing and producing custom-branded packaging products, including mailer and shipping boxes made from corrugated cardboard, as well as smaller boxes for items like cosmetics and jewelry. Packhelp provides an online platform that allows users to create and order their own packaging designs through a web application. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including online stores, physical retailers, agencies, and various enterprises, addressing their specific packaging needs with options for production, engineering, prototyping, and supply chain optimization.

Billie

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

TIER

Series D in 2021
TIER Mobility GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in providing electric kick scooters for urban commuting as part of its sustainable micro-mobility solutions. The company has rapidly expanded its operations, reaching 32 cities across Europe within a short timeframe. TIER develops a user-friendly application that allows individuals to locate and book scooters easily. By focusing on operational excellence, TIER integrates various micro-mobility assets and forms strategic partnerships with public transportation systems and other mobility providers, enhancing urban transport options. The leadership team, experienced in sustainability and technology, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in cities through innovative mobility solutions.

Kevin.

Seed Round in 2021
Kevin is a company that specializes in providing a secure and developer-friendly payment infrastructure, leveraging the advantages of Open Banking. Based in the European Economic Area and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania, Kevin offers banking payment and account information solutions that comply with the PSD2 framework. The company focuses on creating direct connections to banks, avoiding third-party aggregators, which allows clients to transition from expensive card payments to cost-effective account-to-account transactions. With a growing team of 40 dedicated professionals, Kevin aims to deliver high-quality payment solutions that outperform traditional card networks in both reliability and pricing, making online transactions more affordable and efficient for a diverse range of market players.

Unstoppable Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Unstoppable Finance is building an intuitive crypto wallet bringing Decentralized Finance to everyday investors globally.

Unstoppable Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Unstoppable Finance is building an intuitive crypto wallet bringing Decentralized Finance to everyday investors globally.

Inkitt

Series B in 2021
Inkitt GmbH owns and operates an online community for writers and readers of stories. The company also publishes books based on crowd wisdom. It offers Inkitt, an online platform for authors to share, review, and promote their writings. The company provides its services for various categories, such as horror, fandoms, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, humor, action, adventure, children, drama, poetry, erotica, and more. It also operates an application for readers. Inkitt GmbH was formerly known as Inkitt UG (haftungsbeschränkt). The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Schüttflix

Venture Round in 2021
Schüttflix GmbH provides construction material delivery services through its application. It offers sand, crushed rock, and gravel. It connects suppliers, customers, and truckers via an application. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Gütersloh, Germany.

CoachHub

Series B in 2021
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Afilio

Series A in 2021
Afilio - Gesellschaft für Vorsorge mbH operates an internet platform designed for the preparation and administration of pension and estate documents. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, Afilio enables users to create and manage a variety of important legal documents, including living wills, preventive powers of attorney, pension plans, and testament templates. The platform also facilitates the ordering and drafting of individual authorizations, transmission of information to government authorities, and notifications regarding legal changes affecting users' documents. By focusing on the automated management of pension documents, Afilio aims to help individuals protect themselves and their families against emergencies and the challenges associated with aging, such as illness.

Refurbed

Series B in 2021
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on offering a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and kitchen appliances, all at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Refurbed's products undergo a comprehensive 40-step refurbishment process, ensuring they look and function like new. Each device comes with a minimum 12-month guarantee, highlighting the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. By promoting the purchase of refurbished products, Refurbed not only helps consumers save money but also supports environmentally sustainable practices in the electronics market.

Refurbed

Series B in 2021
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on offering a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and kitchen appliances, all at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Refurbed's products undergo a comprehensive 40-step refurbishment process, ensuring they look and function like new. Each device comes with a minimum 12-month guarantee, highlighting the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. By promoting the purchase of refurbished products, Refurbed not only helps consumers save money but also supports environmentally sustainable practices in the electronics market.

Raus

Seed Round in 2021
Raus is a hospitality-tech startup that specializes in providing minimalist yet comfortable getaway cabins designed for retreats in natural settings. The company focuses on creating an escape from the demands of urban life, offering sustainable accommodations that facilitate spontaneous trips. Raus enhances the guest experience with a digital booking platform and keyless access, as well as a variety of additional offerings, including activities such as guided meditations, culinary experiences, and nature-themed excursions. This approach allows individuals to unwind and reconnect with nature while enjoying a simple and uncomplicated retreat from their hectic everyday lives.

Fernride

Series A in 2021
Fernride offers logistics customers the end-to-end integration of driverless vehicles into their processes. Building on 10 years of research, Fernride is developing the leading teleoperation platform which allows humans to safely remote monitor, assist and control vehicles from afar. Thus, Fernride is redefining the job of the driver who will evolve from a 1:1 remote operator to a highly effective fleet manager who assists up to 50 highly automated vehicles from the comfort of an office. Partnering with leading OEMs, Fernride enables the remote operation and full automation of driverless fleets - swap body or trailer trucks, forklifts, shuttles, or other vehicles.

byrd

Series B in 2021
byrd technologies GmbH is a third-party logistics and fulfillment company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. The company specializes in digital fulfillment services tailored for e-commerce businesses, offering solutions such as warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, quality control, and batch fulfillment. By operating an extensive fulfillment network, byrd connects online merchants with an international warehouse system, enabling retailers to provide advanced shipping options without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify and collaborates with logistics partners across multiple countries. In addition to its core markets in Germany and Austria, byrd has expanded its operations to include fulfillment locations in the UK and plans to launch new sites in the Netherlands and France. With the capacity to ship 10,000 orders daily from over ten warehouses, the company manages a storage space exceeding 500,000 square meters while also offering services like shipment tracking and product return management.

Friday Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of financial management software designed for European startups and small to medium-sized businesses. The company's platform helps to pay bills, create forecasts, streamline their month-end close, and get financing from one place, delivers more control, visibility, time savings, and automation to modern finance teams, enabling businesses to pay bills and manage their different bank accounts in one place.

Resourcify

Venture Round in 2021
Resourcify GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Hamburg, Germany, operates a neutral cloud platform designed for efficient management of waste and recycling operations. The platform offers various features such as container pick-up and exchange services, detailed container information, collection scheduling, and the generation of legally compliant documentation and reports. In addition, the company has developed an application called Mein Recycling, which simplifies waste management for businesses by allowing them to manage their waste, collections, and recyclers in a single interface. This app also facilitates seamless connections between waste management companies and their customers. Resourcify's overarching vision is to promote a zero-waste future by driving the digital transformation of the waste sector, thereby supporting the principles of the circular economy.

wefox

Series C in 2021
wefox is a digital insurance company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company focuses on providing an all-in-one insurance solution by leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience and streamline processes. Rather than selling directly to consumers, wefox operates through a network of thousands of digitally enabled advisors across Europe, which helps improve customer satisfaction and reduce acquisition costs. The company employs advanced analytics to achieve better loss ratios than the market average and boasts over 90% straight-through processing for its services. Wefox offers a comprehensive platform that includes policy management, claims settlement, and personalized coverage options, aiming to reinvent insurance and make people safer by preventing risks.

receeve

Seed Round in 2021
Receeve is a digital debt servicing platform located in Hamburg, Germany. The company offers a comprehensive online solution that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of debt servicing. Its platform is designed to cater to businesses, financial institutions, and funds of various sizes, providing them with improved operational effectiveness and transparency in transactions. By employing advanced technology, Receeve aims to streamline the debt servicing process, making it more effective for its clients.

Avatao

Venture Round in 2021
Avatao provides an online training platform focused on teaching secure software development through hands-on exercises and tutorials. It caters to various technical teams, including developers, security champions, and DevOps professionals, by offering an interactive learning experience rather than simple tutorials or videos. With over 600 challenges and tutorials available in more than 10 languages, the platform addresses a comprehensive range of security topics, from web security to secure API design. Avatao immerses users in real-world scenarios, enabling them to learn to identify and address vulnerabilities effectively. This approach not only enhances the security awareness of software engineering teams but also equips them with the skills necessary to build high-quality products while managing risks more efficiently.

Hr Speedinvest Heroes

Venture Round in 2021
Operator of an HR management platform intended to provide recruiting and organizational development services for startups. The company's services include an audit of HR processes, HR Consulting, and workshops, compensation and benefits, HR biases, recruiting, culture, and employer branding, enabling businesses to outsource their HR functions and hire the right fit for their team.

Gitpod

Venture Round in 2021
Gitpod is a developer platform that automates the provisioning of ready-to-code development environments, designed to enhance productivity for software engineering teams. By eliminating the need for manual setup of local environments, Gitpod allows teams to save significant time and streamline their workflows. The platform is natively integrated with popular version control systems such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, facilitating the automatic and continuous prebuilding of development environments for various branches. This feature enables team members to instantly access fresh environments for new tasks, whether they are developing new features, fixing bugs, or conducting code reviews. Gitpod's open-source solution also supports language engineering and automated provisioning, further simplifying the development process and fostering collaboration among team members.

Mercanis

Venture Round in 2021
Mercanis offers you one place to interact, communicate and jointly manage the buying process with your colleagues.

CoachHub

Series B in 2020
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Xapix

Seed Round in 2020
Xapix, Inc. operates an online platform that enables enterprise developers to discover, integrate, and manage data and services from various providers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Berlin, the company specializes in data orchestration, allowing users to combine data endpoints into a unified application programming interface (API). This functionality facilitates the mapping of data across different formats and supports businesses in promoting and distributing API-based products. Additionally, Xapix offers an analytics and insights platform that centralizes key data and provides artificial intelligence-powered recommendations. The platform is particularly beneficial for digital-first retailers, as it simplifies product portfolio management across marketplaces and delivers performance insights to enhance competitiveness and drive sales growth.

Storyclash

Venture Round in 2020
Storyclash GmbH is a real-time social media monitoring and analytics software company based in Linz, Austria, founded in 2015. The platform enables users, including editors, marketers, and researchers, to track articles, posts, videos, and social media interactions such as shares, comments, and likes. By analyzing these interactions, Storyclash helps its clients identify trending content, monitor competitors, and make informed decisions to enhance website traffic. Key features of the platform include content analysis, competitor tracking, and a big screen mode for visualizing trends. Notable customers of Storyclash include leading media outlets such as Heute, EXPRESS, KURIER, Heftig, and SALZBURG 24.

Gitpod

Seed Round in 2020
Gitpod is a developer platform that automates the provisioning of ready-to-code development environments, designed to enhance productivity for software engineering teams. By eliminating the need for manual setup of local environments, Gitpod allows teams to save significant time and streamline their workflows. The platform is natively integrated with popular version control systems such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, facilitating the automatic and continuous prebuilding of development environments for various branches. This feature enables team members to instantly access fresh environments for new tasks, whether they are developing new features, fixing bugs, or conducting code reviews. Gitpod's open-source solution also supports language engineering and automated provisioning, further simplifying the development process and fostering collaboration among team members.

Bitpanda

Series A in 2020
Bitpanda GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates a digital investment platform that simplifies the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities. As a retail broker, Bitpanda aims to democratize investing by removing financial barriers and providing users with transparent, easy access to digital assets. The platform features low fees, 24/7 trading, and real-time settlement, allowing users to manage their investments on their own terms. Additionally, Bitpanda offers diverse payment and payout options, along with a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, thereby empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

Candis

Series B in 2020
CANDIS GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing software that automates financial processes for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's solutions streamline tasks such as invoice collection, data capture, pre-accounting, and payments by utilizing artificial intelligence. This automation allows businesses and their tax advisors to save time and enhance collaboration within finance teams. With a commitment to advancing its technology, CANDIS serves thousands of clients, reflecting its significant impact on the financial operations of its users.

byrd

Series A in 2020
byrd technologies GmbH is a third-party logistics and fulfillment company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. The company specializes in digital fulfillment services tailored for e-commerce businesses, offering solutions such as warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, quality control, and batch fulfillment. By operating an extensive fulfillment network, byrd connects online merchants with an international warehouse system, enabling retailers to provide advanced shipping options without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify and collaborates with logistics partners across multiple countries. In addition to its core markets in Germany and Austria, byrd has expanded its operations to include fulfillment locations in the UK and plans to launch new sites in the Netherlands and France. With the capacity to ship 10,000 orders daily from over ten warehouses, the company manages a storage space exceeding 500,000 square meters while also offering services like shipment tracking and product return management.

doctorly

Seed Round in 2020
doctorly GmbH offers a comprehensive practice management platform designed to streamline the operations of medical professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that includes features such as digital booking, video conferencing, electronic health records, and patient health analysis. This centralized, cloud-powered system enables doctors to efficiently manage their practices and enhance patient engagement by consolidating various tools and technologies into a single platform. The team at doctorly consists of experienced tech entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and design experts, all committed to improving the healthcare industry in Germany through innovative digital solutions.

ivary

Series B in 2020
Bloom Diagnostics AG is a healthcare technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in Vienna and New York. The company specializes in developing diagnostic devices that empower users to monitor and improve their health. Its flagship product is a software-based home test kit that utilizes a small blood sample to provide insights into various health markers, including a forecast of future fertility related to AMH levels until menopause. The kit leverages advanced algorithms and machine learning to analyze anonymized medical data, delivering instant feedback to users. Bloom Diagnostics aims to make health monitoring more accessible and informative, allowing individuals to take charge of their health in real-time. The company serves customers in multiple countries, including Austria and Spain.

Schüttflix

Venture Round in 2020
Schüttflix GmbH provides construction material delivery services through its application. It offers sand, crushed rock, and gravel. It connects suppliers, customers, and truckers via an application. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Gütersloh, Germany.

Bitpanda

Venture Round in 2020
Bitpanda GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates a digital investment platform that simplifies the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, stocks, and commodities. As a retail broker, Bitpanda aims to democratize investing by removing financial barriers and providing users with transparent, easy access to digital assets. The platform features low fees, 24/7 trading, and real-time settlement, allowing users to manage their investments on their own terms. Additionally, Bitpanda offers diverse payment and payout options, along with a debit card that enables users to spend their investments like cash, thereby empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.

Planetly

Seed Round in 2020
Planetly is a Berlin-based company that develops software for intelligent carbon management, enabling organizations to analyze, reduce, and offset their carbon footprints. The platform automates the processes involved in carbon management, from data collection to the implementation of reduction strategies and offsetting measures. Serving a diverse range of sectors including banking, insurance, professional services, manufacturing, retail, and IT, Planetly aims to enhance transparency and facilitate effective action against climate change. The company's mission is to equip businesses with the necessary tools to responsibly address their environmental impact.

TWAICE

Series A in 2020
TWAICE Technologies GmbH develops battery analytics software in the form of digital twins. The platform enables electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and financial service providers to accelerate product development, improve performance, ensure long-term reliability, extend life, and mitigate financial risks of batteries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

FinCompare

Series A in 2020
FinCompare GmbH operates a financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises where they can overview the financing options available for their company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

CELUS

Funding Round in 2020
CELUS provides a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline the electronics development process for businesses. As demand for electronics and embedded systems rises, the shortage of qualified electronics engineers poses a challenge. CELUS addresses this issue by offering automation tools that facilitate parts selection, schematic development, PCB design, and embedded software creation. By integrating these interdependent tasks, CELUS aims to reduce the time and complexity involved in developing electronic products, thereby supporting companies in navigating the evolving landscape of electronics engineering.

ready2order

Seed Round in 2020
ready2order is a fintech platform designed to support small and medium-sized businesses by offering a comprehensive digital cash-register application. Launched in 2015, the platform has successfully simplified operations for over 10,000 entrepreneurs, helping them manage various aspects of their businesses, including cash book maintenance, employee management, sales tracking, inventory management, and compliance with regulations. As ready2order expands into the German market, it aims to enhance the capabilities of small businesses, allowing them to navigate the complexities of self-employment and economic challenges more effectively. The company's mission focuses on empowering entrepreneurs with smart software solutions, enabling them to focus on their core passions while reducing administrative burdens. Through collaboration with experts in tax consulting, business, and law, ready2order strives to create tools that foster independence and clarity for small business owners, ultimately enhancing their operational freedom and economic potential.

Gronda

Venture Round in 2020
Gronda GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wattens, Austria, operates an online community tailored for professionals in the gastronomy, hotel, and catering industries. The platform connects chefs, waiters, baristas, and other industry personnel, facilitating networking and collaboration. Gronda also features a mobile application that allows culinary professionals to share and discover new recipes daily from award-winning chefs. This enables users to organize and monetize their culinary expertise while providing food enthusiasts with access to diverse culinary content. The company has a presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, aiming to enhance the professional experience within the hospitality sector.

hi.health

Seed Round in 2020
hi.health offers people with private health insurance convenient and safe access to health care billing via app or web. Users can easily submit their invoices digitally and hi.health takes care of the further processing, billing and customer service providing a seamless user experience. With the integrated “library” users receive a transparent overview of relevant digital health products and services, that are (partially) covered by their insurance. hi.health operates at the intersection of digital health, fintech and insurtech. While each of these rapidly growing markets are already exciting in themselves, their combination in one product is unique. The company was founded by Sebastian Gruber and Fredrik Debong in July 2019. Since hi.health launched in Germany at the end of 2019 several thousand users already use the independent billing app.

receeve

Seed Round in 2020
Receeve is a digital debt servicing platform located in Hamburg, Germany. The company offers a comprehensive online solution that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of debt servicing. Its platform is designed to cater to businesses, financial institutions, and funds of various sizes, providing them with improved operational effectiveness and transparency in transactions. By employing advanced technology, Receeve aims to streamline the debt servicing process, making it more effective for its clients.

CoachHub

Series A in 2019
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Fernride

Seed Round in 2019
Fernride offers logistics customers the end-to-end integration of driverless vehicles into their processes. Building on 10 years of research, Fernride is developing the leading teleoperation platform which allows humans to safely remote monitor, assist and control vehicles from afar. Thus, Fernride is redefining the job of the driver who will evolve from a 1:1 remote operator to a highly effective fleet manager who assists up to 50 highly automated vehicles from the comfort of an office. Partnering with leading OEMs, Fernride enables the remote operation and full automation of driverless fleets - swap body or trailer trucks, forklifts, shuttles, or other vehicles.

remberg

Seed Round in 2019
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management solutions tailored for manufacturers, service providers, and operators of industrial machinery and equipment. The company's platform optimizes maintenance processes by managing the entire service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to the completion of work orders. This comprehensive approach enables organizations to efficiently oversee their systems and equipment, enhancing service digitization and operational effectiveness.

TIER

Series B in 2019
TIER Mobility GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in providing electric kick scooters for urban commuting as part of its sustainable micro-mobility solutions. The company has rapidly expanded its operations, reaching 32 cities across Europe within a short timeframe. TIER develops a user-friendly application that allows individuals to locate and book scooters easily. By focusing on operational excellence, TIER integrates various micro-mobility assets and forms strategic partnerships with public transportation systems and other mobility providers, enhancing urban transport options. The leadership team, experienced in sustainability and technology, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in cities through innovative mobility solutions.

Inkitt

Series A in 2019
Inkitt GmbH owns and operates an online community for writers and readers of stories. The company also publishes books based on crowd wisdom. It offers Inkitt, an online platform for authors to share, review, and promote their writings. The company provides its services for various categories, such as horror, fandoms, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, humor, action, adventure, children, drama, poetry, erotica, and more. It also operates an application for readers. Inkitt GmbH was formerly known as Inkitt UG (haftungsbeschränkt). The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Billie

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

aucobo

Series A in 2019
Aucobo GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in the manufacturing of smart watches designed for industrial applications. These watches enhance manufacturing processes by providing real-time data and improving the productivity of both machines and personnel. They offer logistics support through immediate pick-up instructions and feedback functions. In addition to hardware, Aucobo operates a cloud platform that allows users to seamlessly connect various machines, software, and sensors. This platform enables users to automate processes independently, significantly reducing integration costs and increasing flexibility for manufacturing companies.

Flank

Seed Round in 2019
Legal OS GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in creating, managing, and analyzing legally compliant and individualized contracts. The company provides a comprehensive library that facilitates collaboration on legal documents, offering tools for self-assembling contracts and automating business processes. Legal OS is designed to serve law firms and legal departments, enabling the efficient production of both simple and complex contracts. Its innovative solutions emphasize speed and compliance, making the process of generating legal documents seamless and user-friendly.

GoStudent

Convertible Note in 2019
GoStudent sells memberships for a global school connecting students with world-class teachers in a 1-1 virtual learning setting. GoStudent builds infrastructure for teachers allowing them to focus on the teaching part and everything else being taken care of. The screening, onboarding and maintaining of teachers is data driven and gives them a 2-year advance against possible competition. Their model is scalable in every country globally since it does not depend on local curriculum and content generation. Felix Ohswald and Gregor Müller founded it in 2016, with its headquarters in Vienna in Austria.

TWAICE

Seed Round in 2019
TWAICE Technologies GmbH develops battery analytics software in the form of digital twins. The platform enables electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and financial service providers to accelerate product development, improve performance, ensure long-term reliability, extend life, and mitigate financial risks of batteries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Rive

Series A in 2019
Kodit.io is redefining how people buy, sell, and rent homes by eliminating time-consuming and costly procedures related to every real estate transaction. The company offers instant buying and data-driven brokerage services to home sellers and freshly renovated and safe city apartments for home buyers. Quick, easy, and transparent. Since being founded in 2017, the company has transacted homes worth over 90M euros and raised 121M in funding. The team comes from a colorful range of backgrounds, all the way from entrepreneurship to academics and Nordea to Harvard Business School. As of December 2020, Kodit.io consists of 45+ people from 7 different nationalities. Kodit.io is headquartered in Helsinki and is operating in all the major cities in Finland as well as Warsaw, Poland, and Madrid, Spain. Kodit.io service concept is developed by Homerun Technologies Ltd. You can find more about us: www.kodit.io/en

zerolens

Pre Seed Round in 2019
zerolens GmbH develops a virtual 3D photo studio web and mobile application that helps brands to create images for marketing activities. The company’s solution is used for shooting bundles, banner, and ad-images; creating photo sets to find the best images; shooting photos for social media; and generating GIFs for products. Its software allows creatives, companies, and brands to do photo shootings for their marketing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Vienna, Austria.

Adverity

Series B in 2019
Adverity GmbH is a marketing analytics platform that specializes in transforming data from various marketing applications and media tools into actionable insights. Founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, the company offers a web-based solution that collects, normalizes, and analyzes data from a diverse range of sources, including big data platforms, databases, and spreadsheets. Its platform features a flexible API-like connector builder and a data transformation engine that creates accurate and aligned datasets. By automating data integration and reporting, Adverity enables marketing teams to optimize campaigns, manage client reporting through shareable dashboards, and connect sales and marketing performance. The platform's powerful data visualizations help users demonstrate the return on investment of multichannel campaigns, revealing real-time opportunities for growth. Adverity supports the marketing intelligence of prominent brands and agencies, enhancing their ability to make data-driven decisions efficiently.

Packhelp

Series A in 2019
Packhelp sp. z o.o. is a packaging manufacturer based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2015. The company specializes in designing and producing custom-branded packaging products, including mailer and shipping boxes made from corrugated cardboard, as well as smaller boxes for items like cosmetics and jewelry. Packhelp provides an online platform that allows users to create and order their own packaging designs through a web application. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including online stores, physical retailers, agencies, and various enterprises, addressing their specific packaging needs with options for production, engineering, prototyping, and supply chain optimization.

Refurbed

Seed Round in 2019
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on offering a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and kitchen appliances, all at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Refurbed's products undergo a comprehensive 40-step refurbishment process, ensuring they look and function like new. Each device comes with a minimum 12-month guarantee, highlighting the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. By promoting the purchase of refurbished products, Refurbed not only helps consumers save money but also supports environmentally sustainable practices in the electronics market.

Refurbed

Seed Round in 2019
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on offering a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, televisions, and kitchen appliances, all at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Refurbed's products undergo a comprehensive 40-step refurbishment process, ensuring they look and function like new. Each device comes with a minimum 12-month guarantee, highlighting the company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. By promoting the purchase of refurbished products, Refurbed not only helps consumers save money but also supports environmentally sustainable practices in the electronics market.

Xapix

Seed Round in 2019
Xapix, Inc. operates an online platform that enables enterprise developers to discover, integrate, and manage data and services from various providers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Berlin, the company specializes in data orchestration, allowing users to combine data endpoints into a unified application programming interface (API). This functionality facilitates the mapping of data across different formats and supports businesses in promoting and distributing API-based products. Additionally, Xapix offers an analytics and insights platform that centralizes key data and provides artificial intelligence-powered recommendations. The platform is particularly beneficial for digital-first retailers, as it simplifies product portfolio management across marketplaces and delivers performance insights to enhance competitiveness and drive sales growth.

LAMA

Seed Round in 2019
LAMA is providing video interviews as a service. We help businesses produce personalized video interviews in minutes, for a fraction of the cost of a professional video team. Users can conduct an interview directly through our app, and seamlessly integrate the video on their websites, blogs etc. We also have our own magazine, where we help entrepreneurs promote themselves and learn from each other.

drag&bot

Seed Round in 2018
drag&bot GmbH specializes in web-based software that simplifies the programming and operation of industrial robots. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the company offers a user-friendly graphical interface that allows inexperienced users to create program sequences using drag-and-drop functionality with reusable function blocks. The software includes various wizards for intuitive parameter setting, such as movement, trajectory, gripper, and camera wizards, along with step-by-step guides for specific applications like de-/palletizing and screwing. Additionally, it features software modules for more advanced functionalities, including force and object localization. This versatile software caters to medium-sized businesses and supports applications in areas such as robot assembly, human-robot collaboration, and industrial automation, facilitating the digital transformation of manufacturing processes.

CoachHub

Seed Round in 2018
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Fraugster

Series B in 2018
Fraugster Limited is a German-Israeli company that specializes in anti-fraud technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to help businesses combat fraud and enhance profitability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, Fraugster offers an advanced behavioral analytics engine designed to predict and prevent fraudulent activities before they occur. Unlike traditional anti-fraud solutions, which often rely on outdated technologies and rule-based systems, Fraugster's platform adapts in real-time to emerging fraud patterns, significantly improving accuracy and effectiveness. In addition to its core offerings, the company also runs Fraugster Academy, providing educational resources that range from coding classes to workshops on forensic profiling. This holistic approach positions Fraugster as a leader in the fight against cyber threats, enabling clients to minimize risks while maximizing conversion rates.
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