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

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Raus

Seed Round in 2022
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Lapse

Seed Round in 2021
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos within private group chats. The app emulates the experience of traditional disposable cameras by enabling groups to take a set of 36 photos, referred to as 'rolls.' Once the first photo is taken, the roll becomes accessible to group members for a limited time, fostering a sense of shared experience and nostalgia. This innovative approach encourages users to engage with friends while creating temporary memories that are exclusive to their group.

Lapse

Seed Round in 2021
Lapse is a social disposable camera application that allows users to capture and share photos within private group chats. The app emulates the experience of traditional disposable cameras by enabling groups to take a set of 36 photos, referred to as 'rolls.' Once the first photo is taken, the roll becomes accessible to group members for a limited time, fostering a sense of shared experience and nostalgia. This innovative approach encourages users to engage with friends while creating temporary memories that are exclusive to their group.

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.
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