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 Hungary

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.

Avatao

Seed Round in 2018
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.

CodeBerry

Funding Round in 2018
CodeBerry Programming School, founded in 2016 by András P. Tóth, Dávid Veszelovszki, László Békéssy, and Ádám Freisinger, is an online educational platform based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in computer programming courses. The school provides a variety of web programming lessons, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Node.js, and Git. CodeBerry's platform is designed to make coding accessible to individuals of all skill levels, offering lessons in their native language and featuring interactive assignments. This approach allows learners to acquire programming skills from scratch, even without prior experience.

CodeBerry

Seed Round in 2017
CodeBerry Programming School, founded in 2016 by András P. Tóth, Dávid Veszelovszki, László Békéssy, and Ádám Freisinger, is an online educational platform based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in computer programming courses. The school provides a variety of web programming lessons, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Node.js, and Git. CodeBerry's platform is designed to make coding accessible to individuals of all skill levels, offering lessons in their native language and featuring interactive assignments. This approach allows learners to acquire programming skills from scratch, even without prior experience.

Shapr3D

Seed Round in 2016
Shapr3D Zrt. is a company based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in the development of a 3D CAD design application designed specifically for the iPad Pro. Launched in 2015, the app offers a user-friendly platform for creating precise 3D models, catering to a diverse array of professionals, including mechanical engineers, architects, industrial designers, and jewelry makers. Shapr3D combines advanced geometric modeling capabilities with the accessibility of mobile technology, allowing users to easily transfer their models to other software. The app operates on a freemium model, providing all modeling tools at no cost while charging users only for the transfer of models. This approach makes it suitable for both experienced designers and those new to 3D modeling.

Enbritely

Seed Round in 2015
Enbrite.ly is a company that specializes in optimizing online marketing performance through comprehensive tools and services. Founded in 2014 and based in Budapest, Hungary, it focuses on marketing source analysis and reporting to combat fraudulent activities in advertising. The company provides detailed assessments and action plans aimed at enhancing return on investment across various marketing channels. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including webshops, advertising networks, and traffic brokers, helping them to ensure safe and effective marketing practices. Enbrite.ly's approach combines data science, analytics, and app development to support business growth and improve competitive positioning in the market.
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