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 Tourism

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.

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.

Secret City Trails

Seed Round in 2018
Secret City Trails, founded in 2017 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, offers a unique marketplace for city discovery games designed to enhance urban exploration. The company creates interactive experiences where players solve a series of riddles through a web app on their mobile devices, requiring minimal data usage. These games are crafted by locals in over 40 European cities, guiding participants to hidden gems and local favorites while promoting sustainable tourism and supporting local entrepreneurship. As players engage with the trails, they unlock stories related to the city's history, culture, and art, alongside recommendations for independent shops, cafes, and bars. With more than 90 adventures available, Secret City Trails provides an entertaining and affordable way for travelers to see and enjoy cities in a playful manner.

TourRadar

Series C in 2018
TourRadar GmbH is an online marketplace that enables travelers to compare and book multi-day group tours. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company collaborates with over 500 tour and river cruise operators, providing access to more than 1 million tour departures globally. TourRadar offers a wide range of travel styles, catering to diverse demographics, and features a community of over 50,000 authentic traveler reviews to assist customers in making informed decisions. The platform also includes a guide community for tour guides, facilitating connections within the industry. With additional offices in Brisbane and Toronto, TourRadar provides round-the-clock customer support to enhance the booking experience and ensure satisfaction during travel. The company is recognized for its annual Guide of the Year and Tour of the Year awards, celebrating excellence in the travel industry.

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.

TourRadar

Series A in 2016
TourRadar GmbH is an online marketplace that enables travelers to compare and book multi-day group tours. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company collaborates with over 500 tour and river cruise operators, providing access to more than 1 million tour departures globally. TourRadar offers a wide range of travel styles, catering to diverse demographics, and features a community of over 50,000 authentic traveler reviews to assist customers in making informed decisions. The platform also includes a guide community for tour guides, facilitating connections within the industry. With additional offices in Brisbane and Toronto, TourRadar provides round-the-clock customer support to enhance the booking experience and ensure satisfaction during travel. The company is recognized for its annual Guide of the Year and Tour of the Year awards, celebrating excellence in the travel industry.

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.

TourRadar

Angel Round in 2014
TourRadar GmbH is an online marketplace that enables travelers to compare and book multi-day group tours. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company collaborates with over 500 tour and river cruise operators, providing access to more than 1 million tour departures globally. TourRadar offers a wide range of travel styles, catering to diverse demographics, and features a community of over 50,000 authentic traveler reviews to assist customers in making informed decisions. The platform also includes a guide community for tour guides, facilitating connections within the industry. With additional offices in Brisbane and Toronto, TourRadar provides round-the-clock customer support to enhance the booking experience and ensure satisfaction during travel. The company is recognized for its annual Guide of the Year and Tour of the Year awards, celebrating excellence in the travel industry.

TourRadar

Angel Round in 2013
TourRadar GmbH is an online marketplace that enables travelers to compare and book multi-day group tours. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the company collaborates with over 500 tour and river cruise operators, providing access to more than 1 million tour departures globally. TourRadar offers a wide range of travel styles, catering to diverse demographics, and features a community of over 50,000 authentic traveler reviews to assist customers in making informed decisions. The platform also includes a guide community for tour guides, facilitating connections within the industry. With additional offices in Brisbane and Toronto, TourRadar provides round-the-clock customer support to enhance the booking experience and ensure satisfaction during travel. The company is recognized for its annual Guide of the Year and Tour of the Year awards, celebrating excellence in the travel industry.
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