Cherry Ventures

Cherry Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that specializes in seed and early-stage investments across Europe. The firm focuses on a range of sectors, including climate tech, consumer goods, fintech, health-tech, industrials, interactive entertainment, lifestyle, mobility, and software as a service. Cherry Ventures aims to be more than just a source of capital; it seeks to provide strategic support to its portfolio companies, aiding them in areas such as go-to-market strategies and scaling operations. The firm has a strong track record, having invested in over 50 startups, including notable names like FlixBus and Auto1 Group. With a team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs, Cherry Ventures positions itself as a key partner for ambitious founders in their early stages of growth.

Katharina Baratta-Dragono

Investor

Sophia Bendz

Partner

Charlotte Bruce Ph.D

Principal

Maximilian Brückner

Principal

Filip Felician Dames

Founding Partner

Daniel Glasner

Founding Partner

Yannis Heyken

Investor

Alexander Langholz-Baikousis

CFO and Operating Partner

Luc de Leyritz

Investor

Thomas Lueke

Partner

Dinika Mahtani

Partner

Patrick Mayr

Investor

Christian Meermann

Founding Partner

Nadja Reischel

Investor

Carlo Schmid

Investor

Dimitri Sedashev

Investor

Brett Sun

Investor

Hampus Särnbratt

Investor

Marguerite de Tavernost

Investor

Past deals in HoReCa

Numa

Venture Round in 2022
Numa, operating under the brand COSI Hospitality GmbH, specializes in designing, developing, and managing lifestyle apartments tailored for weekend getaways, business trips, and temporary living arrangements. Based in Berlin, Germany, the company focuses on providing uniquely designed accommodations that cater to the needs of modern travelers. In addition to its hospitality services, Numa builds a technology and data platform that aims to enhance the integration of hospitality services, real estate, and guest experiences, thereby creating a seamless and innovative experience for users.

qlub

Seed Round in 2022
Qlub develops a fast and secure payment solution for consumers in restaurants. Qlub allows restaurant, pub, and cafe owners to present their menus and accept payments in seconds. It's the kind of fast-paced stuff that people are used to, with the added benefit of keeping staff and guests happy. Qlub only takes 10 seconds to pay by scanning a QR code, paying with one click, and walking away. All of this is possible without the need to install an app.

Numa

Series A in 2021
Numa, operating under the brand COSI Hospitality GmbH, specializes in designing, developing, and managing lifestyle apartments tailored for weekend getaways, business trips, and temporary living arrangements. Based in Berlin, Germany, the company focuses on providing uniquely designed accommodations that cater to the needs of modern travelers. In addition to its hospitality services, Numa builds a technology and data platform that aims to enhance the integration of hospitality services, real estate, and guest experiences, thereby creating a seamless and innovative experience for users.

HiPeople

Seed Round in 2021
HiPeople makes it easy to collect in-depth candidate insights at scale. Gather rich insights, and make better hiring decisions. With HiPeople you can seamlessly request, collect, and analyze candidate reference checks.

HiPeople

Pre Seed Round in 2020
HiPeople makes it easy to collect in-depth candidate insights at scale. Gather rich insights, and make better hiring decisions. With HiPeople you can seamlessly request, collect, and analyze candidate reference checks.

Numa

Seed Round in 2019
Numa, operating under the brand COSI Hospitality GmbH, specializes in designing, developing, and managing lifestyle apartments tailored for weekend getaways, business trips, and temporary living arrangements. Based in Berlin, Germany, the company focuses on providing uniquely designed accommodations that cater to the needs of modern travelers. In addition to its hospitality services, Numa builds a technology and data platform that aims to enhance the integration of hospitality services, real estate, and guest experiences, thereby creating a seamless and innovative experience for users.

Homelike

Series B in 2018
Homelike Internet GmbH operates an online marketplace that specializes in the rental of furnished temporary apartments across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cologne, the company's platform connects business travelers and corporate clients with independent landlords, facilitating a seamless process for searching, booking, and leasing apartments. The platform allows tenants to complete the entire rental process online, including payment and lease signing, making it convenient for those relocating for work. By catering specifically to the needs of the real estate and business travel sectors, Homelike provides an efficient solution for both tenants seeking temporary accommodations and landlords looking to reach corporate clients.

REKKI

Series A in 2017
REKKI is a mobile application designed to facilitate communication and ordering between chefs and their suppliers. The platform allows users to chat with colleagues and vendors, place orders, and report issues, thereby streamlining kitchen operations. By enhancing the ordering process, REKKI helps chefs and independent restaurants reduce stress, improve efficiency, and manage their daily operations more effectively. The application aims to create a seamless connection between chefs and suppliers, making it easier for them to communicate and maintain accountability in their transactions.

Homelike

Series A in 2017
Homelike Internet GmbH operates an online marketplace that specializes in the rental of furnished temporary apartments across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cologne, the company's platform connects business travelers and corporate clients with independent landlords, facilitating a seamless process for searching, booking, and leasing apartments. The platform allows tenants to complete the entire rental process online, including payment and lease signing, making it convenient for those relocating for work. By catering specifically to the needs of the real estate and business travel sectors, Homelike provides an efficient solution for both tenants seeking temporary accommodations and landlords looking to reach corporate clients.

HappyFresh

Series A in 2015
HappyFresh is an online grocery platform operating in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Founded in 2014, it enables customers to shop for a variety of grocery products from local supermarkets with ease. The company employs its own delivery fleet and staff, who are responsible for selecting and delivering fresh groceries directly to consumers' doorsteps. By partnering with established grocery stores, HappyFresh provides a convenient service that allows users to order their essential items efficiently.

HappyFresh

Seed Round in 2015
HappyFresh is an online grocery platform operating in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Founded in 2014, it enables customers to shop for a variety of grocery products from local supermarkets with ease. The company employs its own delivery fleet and staff, who are responsible for selecting and delivering fresh groceries directly to consumers' doorsteps. By partnering with established grocery stores, HappyFresh provides a convenient service that allows users to order their essential items efficiently.

Quandoo

Seed Round in 2013
Quandoo is a restaurant commerce platform that provides a real-time booking service for restaurant reservations. Founded in Berlin, the company has expanded its operations to 11 countries, seating over 200 million diners across more than 18,000 restaurants. Quandoo’s technology-enabled marketplace offers innovative solutions designed to enhance the dining experience for both restaurants and customers. As a subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, it is part of a larger network that includes notable sister companies, further solidifying its position in the restaurant marketing and software industry. Employing over 370 individuals from 50 different countries, Quandoo aims to become the leading marketplace for dining experiences worldwide.
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