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 HoReCa

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Impala

Series A in 2019
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

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.

Impala

Seed Round in 2018
Impala Enterprise Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing cloud-based software tailored for the management of small and medium-sized hotels. Its platform streamlines various operational aspects, including bookings, staff management, finance, and task coordination. Additionally, Impala offers a secure and user-friendly universal REST API that allows for seamless integration with multiple hotel systems, ensuring bank-grade security and full compliance with GDPR regulations. The company's infrastructure is designed to be robust, utilizing geographically diverse hosting to enhance reliability and performance.

Tripmakery

Venture Round in 2018
Tripmakery is an online platform designed to simplify group accommodation bookings across Europe. Launched in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, the platform boasts a database of 60,000 hotels specifically catering to larger groups. It automates the booking process for groups of varying sizes, whether for ten travelers heading to Berlin or fifty heading to Barcelona. Tripmakery allows users to compare quotes from multiple accommodation providers, facilitating easy access to detailed information on various travel destinations and enabling travelers to secure discounts. The company is supported by venture capital firms and founders of notable booking platforms, establishing itself as a leader in the group travel market.

Tripmakery

Seed Round in 2017
Tripmakery is an online platform designed to simplify group accommodation bookings across Europe. Launched in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, the platform boasts a database of 60,000 hotels specifically catering to larger groups. It automates the booking process for groups of varying sizes, whether for ten travelers heading to Berlin or fifty heading to Barcelona. Tripmakery allows users to compare quotes from multiple accommodation providers, facilitating easy access to detailed information on various travel destinations and enabling travelers to secure discounts. The company is supported by venture capital firms and founders of notable booking platforms, establishing itself as a leader in the group travel market.

Facility

Venture Round in 2016
Facility is a hotel management software replacing paper, phone and mouth-to-mouth communication with one easy-to-use application.

Tripmakery

Seed Round in 2016
Tripmakery is an online platform designed to simplify group accommodation bookings across Europe. Launched in 2015 by Robert Sasse and Ajmal Said in Vienna, the platform boasts a database of 60,000 hotels specifically catering to larger groups. It automates the booking process for groups of varying sizes, whether for ten travelers heading to Berlin or fifty heading to Barcelona. Tripmakery allows users to compare quotes from multiple accommodation providers, facilitating easy access to detailed information on various travel destinations and enabling travelers to secure discounts. The company is supported by venture capital firms and founders of notable booking platforms, establishing itself as a leader in the group travel market.

KochAbo

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