Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.
SumUp is a financial technology company focused on facilitating mobile payments for businesses. It offers a mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solution that allows businesses to accept card payments easily, securely, and affordably. The company's unique end-to-end EMV card acceptance solution is built on proprietary hardware and mobile applications, enabling it to operate in 16 markets, including the United States, Brazil, and Germany. SumUp's card readers support various payment methods, including magstripe, chip, and contactless transactions, making them suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive suite of software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party integrations. In 2016, SumUp merged with payleven, enhancing its position as a leader in the mobile payment sector. The company has gained support from notable investors such as American Express and BBVA Ventures.
GreyOrange is a global company that modernizes order fulfillment through Artificial Intelligence-driven software and mobile robots built together so they cooperate in deciding on and executing warehouse activities that maximize payoffs and minimize tradeoffs to create the highest yield. The company’s always-solving fulfillment operating system GreyMatter considers predictive and real time data regarding orders, promises, inventory, shipping windows, and resources to orchestrate how workers and robots work together to fulfill the right orders at the right time. GreyOrange experts help organizations master fulfillment in the Age of Immediacy so they keep promises, capture more revenue, and improve the work experience for warehouse employees. GreyOrange has core operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan and India.
GreyOrange is a global company that modernizes order fulfillment through Artificial Intelligence-driven software and mobile robots built together so they cooperate in deciding on and executing warehouse activities that maximize payoffs and minimize tradeoffs to create the highest yield. The company’s always-solving fulfillment operating system GreyMatter considers predictive and real time data regarding orders, promises, inventory, shipping windows, and resources to orchestrate how workers and robots work together to fulfill the right orders at the right time. GreyOrange experts help organizations master fulfillment in the Age of Immediacy so they keep promises, capture more revenue, and improve the work experience for warehouse employees. GreyOrange has core operations in the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan and India.
Aiven Ltd is a company that specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on various cloud platforms for businesses worldwide. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Aiven provides a range of products tailored to different data needs, including PostgreSQL for structured queries, Redis for NoSQL applications, and InfluxDB for time series data. Additionally, it offers solutions such as Grafana for customizable dashboards, Elasticsearch for document search, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Cassandra for distributed NoSQL databases. Aiven's services are designed to enable developers to concentrate on their core business, allowing them to build robust applications without the complexities of managing data infrastructure. The company has established offices in key locations, including Boston, Berlin, and Sydney.
GoCardless Limited is a leading provider of online payment processing services, specializing in recurring payments. The company offers a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to manage both one-off and recurring transactions through bank-to-bank transfers, eliminating the need for merchant accounts and credit card fees. Its main products include GoCardless, which facilitates online payments, and GoCardless Pro, designed for creating a comprehensive recurring payments ecosystem. Additionally, the company provides Success+, a solution that helps predict and manage payment failures. With a global payments network, GoCardless supports over 40,000 businesses, processing approximately $10 billion in payments annually. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, GoCardless also has offices in Paris, Munich, and Melbourne, strengthening its presence in the international market.
SellerX is a brand acquisition and management firm based in Berlin, founded in 2020. The company specializes in acquiring promising smaller businesses that sell on Amazon's platform. Its objective is to streamline the acquisition process, typically completing transactions within 30 to 45 days after the initial agreement. SellerX consolidates these acquired Amazon brands into a portfolio, providing essential services to enhance their growth and visibility. Backed by prominent venture capital funds, the firm leverages its extensive experience in global business acquisitions to support and scale the brands it acquires, enabling business owners to effectively connect with customers and clients.
Job&Talent operates as an on-demand staffing marketplace designed to enhance the flexibility and transparency of the labor market. The platform addresses the growing demand from companies for adaptable hiring solutions while simultaneously working to reduce global unemployment. As the labor market shifts towards greater flexibility, workers often find themselves in precarious employment situations. Job&Talent offers a Workforce as a Service (WaaS) model that aims to create a mutually beneficial environment for both employers and employees. The company has established a presence in several countries, including the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Colombia, with plans for expansion into France and Italy.
Operator of a charging network for electric vehicles intended to facilitate long-distance travel. The company's services are offered through charging stations that provide a source of electricity to recharge electric cars, neighborhood electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, enabling customers to get electric energy for recharging their automobiles.
Enpal GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development, installation, and operation of solar panels for residential electricity generation. The company focuses on making renewable energy accessible by offering photovoltaic systems without requiring any upfront costs. Enpal employs an innovative financing model that allows customers to rent individually tailored solar solutions, thus simplifying the transition to green energy. By digitizing the solar market, Enpal provides personalized installations that optimize the selection of solar panels based on customer needs and available technologies, enabling consumers to benefit from cost savings while contributing to sustainable energy practices.
Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.
Bright Peak Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Bright Peak Therapeutics is a biotechnology company with a platform capable of chemically synthesizing and optimizing natural proteins such as cytokines.
Scalable Capital Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, is a digital investment service that specializes in portfolio management. The company utilizes proprietary software to create dynamically optimized investment portfolios, emphasizing risk management. By leveraging advanced technology, Scalable Capital aims to provide high-quality investment services that were traditionally accessible only to large institutional investors, making them available to individual investors at a lower cost. The firm has expanded its presence to London and has received funding from notable venture capital firms and angel investors.
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.
Numab Therapeutics AG is a biotechnology company based in Wädenswil, Switzerland, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing antibody-based therapeutics aimed at treating severe diseases, including cancer and chronic inflammation. Numab utilizes a unique plug-and-play platform that enhances the predictability of the drug discovery process, allowing for the efficient creation of multispecific biotherapeutics. Its research pipeline encompasses various therapeutic areas, including inflammatory bowel disease, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, and inflammation.
Operator of a consumer goods holding company intended to invest and buy profitable brands. The company's marketplace combines advanced data analytics and custom-built technology, an optimized M&A process and in-house e-commerce and finance expertise to find suitable acquisition targets, enabling brands to scale profitable and demonstrate category leadership, better-quality products and customer reviews.
Arrival Limited is a technology company based in London that specializes in manufacturing electric vehicles. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on developing software, materials, components, and scalable skateboard platforms, which serve as the foundation for its electric vehicles. Arrival's innovative approach includes the use of micro-factories, enabling efficient production and adaptation to various mobility ecosystems while minimizing capital expenditure. This model allows the company to produce zero-emission vehicles tailored to the needs of urban environments and aims to enhance public transportation through intelligent design. In addition to its headquarters in the United Kingdom, Arrival operates offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, Russia, and the United States.
Job&Talent operates as an on-demand staffing marketplace designed to enhance the flexibility and transparency of the labor market. The platform addresses the growing demand from companies for adaptable hiring solutions while simultaneously working to reduce global unemployment. As the labor market shifts towards greater flexibility, workers often find themselves in precarious employment situations. Job&Talent offers a Workforce as a Service (WaaS) model that aims to create a mutually beneficial environment for both employers and employees. The company has established a presence in several countries, including the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Colombia, with plans for expansion into France and Italy.
Arrival Limited is a technology company based in London that specializes in manufacturing electric vehicles. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on developing software, materials, components, and scalable skateboard platforms, which serve as the foundation for its electric vehicles. Arrival's innovative approach includes the use of micro-factories, enabling efficient production and adaptation to various mobility ecosystems while minimizing capital expenditure. This model allows the company to produce zero-emission vehicles tailored to the needs of urban environments and aims to enhance public transportation through intelligent design. In addition to its headquarters in the United Kingdom, Arrival operates offices in Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, Russia, and the United States.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Klarna is a payment solutions provider that specializes in eCommerce, offering services for both consumers and merchants in several countries, including Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stockholm, Klarna enables shoppers to select how and when to pay for their purchases through a variety of options such as card payments, direct banking, and installment plans. The company is particularly known for its "buy now, pay later" model, which allows consumers to finance retail purchases without interest over time. For merchants, Klarna provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes technology solutions, credit risk management, and customer administration, facilitating a streamlined shopping experience both online and in-store.
Scalable Capital Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, is a digital investment service that specializes in portfolio management. The company utilizes proprietary software to create dynamically optimized investment portfolios, emphasizing risk management. By leveraging advanced technology, Scalable Capital aims to provide high-quality investment services that were traditionally accessible only to large institutional investors, making them available to individual investors at a lower cost. The firm has expanded its presence to London and has received funding from notable venture capital firms and angel investors.
Scalable Capital Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, is a digital investment service that specializes in portfolio management. The company utilizes proprietary software to create dynamically optimized investment portfolios, emphasizing risk management. By leveraging advanced technology, Scalable Capital aims to provide high-quality investment services that were traditionally accessible only to large institutional investors, making them available to individual investors at a lower cost. The firm has expanded its presence to London and has received funding from notable venture capital firms and angel investors.
FlixMobility operates FlixBus and FlixTrain, providing convenient, affordable, and environmentally-friendly travel options across Europe and the United States. Since its inception, the company has developed Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and introduced the first green long-distance trains in 2018. FlixMobility employs a unique business model that leverages technology and partnerships with regional bus operators and private train companies, allowing it to offer high-quality services while maintaining sustainability. The platform features amenities such as free WiFi, innovative ticketing systems, and flexible online booking, catering to diverse budgets and travel needs. With over 100 million travelers served since 2013, FlixMobility has significantly impacted the mobility landscape, creating thousands of jobs and promoting greener travel alternatives.
Scalable Capital Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, is a digital investment service that specializes in portfolio management. The company utilizes proprietary software to create dynamically optimized investment portfolios, emphasizing risk management. By leveraging advanced technology, Scalable Capital aims to provide high-quality investment services that were traditionally accessible only to large institutional investors, making them available to individual investors at a lower cost. The firm has expanded its presence to London and has received funding from notable venture capital firms and angel investors.
Funding Circle is a London-based online lending platform established in 2010 that connects investors with small and medium-sized businesses seeking capital. Operating in the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain, Funding Circle facilitates direct lending through its marketplace, allowing a variety of investors—including individuals, banks, local councils, and institutional investors—to fund business loans. The platform offers both secured and unsecured loans to help businesses with various financial needs, such as working capital, asset purchases, and property development. Additionally, Funding Circle collaborates with institutional investors on securitization programs and issues loan payment dependent debt securities. By bridging the gap between businesses in need of funding and investors seeking attractive returns, Funding Circle aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship that supports economic growth and job creation.
Turn Inc. develops and offers a comprehensive advertising technology platform tailored for marketers, brands, and agencies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Turn provides an integrated solution known as Digital Hub, which includes various marketing applications such as Audience Suite for data management, Campaign Suite for digital media buying across multiple channels, and DataMine Analytics for data exploration and optimization. The platform enables real-time insights and facilitates the execution of cross-channel campaigns, fostering connections within a global network of over 100 partners. Recognized as a leader in the advertising technology sector, Turn is notable for its pioneering role in data-driven advertising, having executed some of the industry's first programmatic ad impressions. With a presence on five continents, Turn's technology responds rapidly to a significant volume of internet traffic, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of digital marketing efforts.