Keen Venture Partners

Keen Venture Partners LLP is a venture capital firm founded in 2014, with offices in London and Amsterdam. It specializes in early growth capital investments, primarily targeting fast-growing technology companies in Europe and North America, particularly in the Fintech sector. The firm focuses on Series A and Series B rounds, investing between €5 million and €10 million in companies that have revenues ranging from €1 million to €50 million. Keen Venture Partners avoids certain sectors such as online retail, digital media, and life sciences, and instead seeks opportunities in areas like information technology, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and education technology. The firm has a particular interest in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany.

Abdul Afridi

Associate

Charles Van den Bergh

Associate

Ben Verwaayen

General Partner

Djoni de Vos

Associate

22 past transactions

Lucinity

Series B in 2022
Lucinity Holding ehf. is a company that specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) solutions, offering a platform called ClearLens designed for financial institutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland, with an additional office in New York, Lucinity focuses on helping clients detect suspicious behavior patterns and enhance operational efficiency in their AML efforts. The ClearLens platform supports surveillance teams by enabling them to identify suspicious activities, conduct pre-evaluations, review cases, and produce case summaries. It also facilitates the collection of micro-feedback to improve performance over time. By streamlining compliance processes, Lucinity aims to empower banks, fintech companies, and payment service providers to effectively combat money laundering and reduce false positives in their investigations.

FINN

Series B in 2022
finn GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in leasing and renting cars, providing a variety of vehicles such as mini cars, SUVs, vans, and combinations from brands including Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Opel, and Range Rover. The company offers an all-inclusive monthly car subscription service that allows customers to enjoy the benefits of car ownership without the associated challenges and hidden costs. Additionally, finn is committed to sustainability, as it compensates for CO2 emissions by planting trees for every journey taken by its customers. This approach aims to make mobility both enjoyable and environmentally friendly.

Klima

Series A in 2022
Klima is a provider of CO2 offsetting services used to reverse the effects of climate change. Its application allows users to calculate their footprint and understand the climate impact of their lifestyle and allows them to support science-backed projects that remove or prevent the same amount of emissions elsewhere that helps users realize their carbon emission goals. Klima was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Bits of Stock

Seed Round in 2022
Bits of Stock is an investing technology company focused on empowering millennials to become savvy investors while balancing their current lifestyle with future financial goals. The company has developed an application that enhances the cashback rewards system by allowing users to discover brand offers, shop, and earn fractional shares of stock. This approach not only drives repeat purchases for businesses but also fosters user engagement, creating a monetization strategy through the affiliate channel. By integrating investment opportunities into everyday spending, Bits of Stock aims to simplify the investment process and encourage a generation to actively participate in building their financial futures.

Bodyguard

Series A in 2022
Bodyguard is a cloud-based content protection platform designed to shield individuals and businesses from online toxicity. The platform effectively monitors and moderates social media content, integrating seamlessly into various social networks to protect communities and brands from harmful comments and behaviors. Utilizing a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise, Bodyguard swiftly analyzes, alerts, and removes toxic and illegal content, thereby fostering a safer and more positive online environment. This service enables clients to safeguard their communities, enhance brand reputation, and protect revenue from the adverse effects of toxic interactions on the internet.

Plan A

Series A in 2021
Plan A is a data-driven B2B SaaS platform that assists businesses in calculating, monitoring, and offsetting their carbon footprint. The platform generates personalized sustainability action plans tailored to each company's specific emissions profile. By leveraging advanced technologies and the latest scientific standards, Plan A enables organizations to manage their net-zero journey independently. This includes data collection, emissions calculation, target setting, decarbonization planning, and compliance tracking for economic, social, and governance reporting. Through its comprehensive approach, Plan A empowers businesses to enhance their sustainability efforts effectively.

Klima

Series A in 2021
Klima is a provider of CO2 offsetting services used to reverse the effects of climate change. Its application allows users to calculate their footprint and understand the climate impact of their lifestyle and allows them to support science-backed projects that remove or prevent the same amount of emissions elsewhere that helps users realize their carbon emission goals. Klima was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Crisp

Series B in 2021
Crisp B.V. is an online supermarket based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the delivery of fresh food products. Founded in April 2018, Crisp has established itself as a convenient app-only service that offers next-day delivery throughout the country, provided orders are placed by 10 PM. The supermarket sources its products from over 350 farmers, growers, and makers, emphasizing quality and sustainability. Crisp operates on proprietary software that enables a zero-inventory model, ensuring efficient management of working capital. The company's mission is to make higher quality food accessible to a broader audience.

Doctify

Series B in 2021
Doctify Limited operates an online platform that enables patients in the United Kingdom to search, compare, and book appointments with healthcare providers. The platform allows users to filter their search based on specific medical conditions, specialties, locations, and insurance options. Patients can access a wide range of specialties, including audiology, dermatology, pediatrics, and many more. Additionally, Doctify provides a mobile application for real-time access to healthcare services and allows users to rate and review their experiences with healthcare providers. For healthcare professionals, the platform offers tools to manage practices, enhance visibility, gather patient feedback, and reduce appointment no-shows. Founded in November 2014 and headquartered in London, Doctify aims to facilitate better patient-provider connections and improve healthcare access.

EclecticIQ

Series C in 2020
EclecticIQ B.V. is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting, and response technology, supporting government organizations and commercial enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Chi?inau, Moldova, the company offers a range of products and services. These include the EclecticIQ Platform, a comprehensive threat intelligence platform; the EclecticIQ Fusion Center, which delivers multi-source threat intelligence bundles; and the EclecticIQ Academy for cyber threat intelligence training. The company also provides consulting services, team collaboration tools, and various integrations to optimize incident response and security controls. With a focus on building defenses against emerging threats, EclecticIQ has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Polylogyx's endpoint technology, to further enhance its offerings for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

EclecticIQ

Series C in 2020
EclecticIQ B.V. is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting, and response technology, supporting government organizations and commercial enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Chi?inau, Moldova, the company offers a range of products and services. These include the EclecticIQ Platform, a comprehensive threat intelligence platform; the EclecticIQ Fusion Center, which delivers multi-source threat intelligence bundles; and the EclecticIQ Academy for cyber threat intelligence training. The company also provides consulting services, team collaboration tools, and various integrations to optimize incident response and security controls. With a focus on building defenses against emerging threats, EclecticIQ has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Polylogyx's endpoint technology, to further enhance its offerings for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

Farewill

Venture Round in 2020
Farewill Ltd., based in London, United Kingdom, is a digital platform that offers will writing, funeral services, and direct cremation solutions. Founded in 2015, the company aims to simplify the often complex processes associated with end-of-life planning by providing clear legal documents and information without hidden fees or jargon. Farewill enables clients to manage their wills and related paperwork online through user-friendly digital tools, supported by 24/7 customer service. By streamlining these essential services, Farewill addresses the needs of individuals seeking straightforward and accessible options for handling affairs after death.

DreamQuark

Venture Round in 2019
DreamQuark develops innovative data analysis technologies around deep representation learning to help insurance, financial services, and healthcare professionals take better advantage of the data they have stored. DreamQuark puts its intelligence into developing algorithms, to detect, very efficiently, rare, and otherwise invisible phenomena in a vast variety of data types like images, texts, audio files, and more. DreamQuark facilitates access to this expertise of large datasets analysis by offering a transparent solution, with results accessible to all types of business users.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2019
Beekeeper AG is a developer of a mobile-first communication platform designed for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time communication and productivity among frontline and mobile workforces. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in Kraków, Berlin, and Oakland, Beekeeper serves various industries including hospitality, retail, logistics, transportation, food, manufacturing, NGOs, and event management. The platform offers tools such as messaging, content management, employee surveys, and engagement analytics, enabling managers to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity. By integrating operational systems into a central hub, Beekeeper allows users to communicate, share files, and assign tasks efficiently across different shifts and locations, thereby improving employee engagement and reducing turnover.

Withlocals

Series B in 2019
Withlocals B.V. owns and operates a Website that connects travelers with locals through food and experiences. Its Website operates as a marketplace for local tours, activities, home restaurants, and private guides. The company's Website also enables travelers to enjoy local experiences, buy directly from local hosts, and meet new friends in Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Withlocals B.V. was founded in 2013 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Teamleader

Series C in 2018
Teamleader NV is a Belgium-based software company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for customer relationship management, sales, project management, time tracking, invoicing, and ticketing. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Ghent, the company primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With a user-friendly interface and reasonable pricing, Teamleader facilitates data management in the cloud, enabling over 7,000 paying customers to effectively organize their operations in one place. The platform streamlines various business processes, allowing clients to save time and enhance revenue growth, positioning Teamleader for significant expansion in the market.

Impraise

Series A in 2018
Impraise is a mobile platform that specializes in performance management and people enablement, aimed at enhancing productivity and engagement within organizations. The software facilitates continuous feedback among colleagues, allowing for the identification of learning opportunities and the sharing of knowledge. It streamlines performance reviews, making them quicker and more efficient, while also fostering a culture of ongoing coaching and development. With a user-friendly interface for both web and mobile applications, Impraise supports flexible review processes and structured feedback exchanges, promoting a collaborative work environment. The company serves hundreds of clients globally, focusing on creating meaningful performance and development initiatives that empower employees and managers alike. Based in the United States, Impraise emphasizes the importance of personal and professional growth within the workplace.

Rescale

Series B in 2018
Rescale, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based infrastructure and software platforms that facilitate scientific and engineering simulations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers several products, including ScaleX Pro for independent professionals and small to medium-sized businesses, and ScaleX Developer, which allows external developers to build and deploy applications on Rescale's platform. Additionally, ScaleX Enterprise provides a comprehensive simulation solution that integrates on-premise high-performance computing resources and software management. Rescale serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, electronics, oil and gas, and life sciences, leveraging advanced technologies to empower engineers and scientists in their research and product development efforts. With a global presence that includes offices in Tokyo, Munich, and Singapore, Rescale continues to expand its role as a leading provider of cloud simulation services.

Nextail

Series A in 2018
Nextail Labs, S.L.U. is a cloud-based software company based in Madrid, Spain, specializing in inventory allocation and store operations for fashion retailers. Founded in October 2014, Nextail harnesses advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance merchandising processes, enabling brands to optimize sales while reducing stock levels. The platform focuses on hyper-local demand forecasting and agile process automation, which support efficient product allocation, replenishment, and store transfers. With a team of over 90 professionals from retail, technology, and operations backgrounds, Nextail serves notable global fashion brands and retailers, including River Island, Versace, and Pepe Jeans, and has expanded its presence with offices in Italy, Russia, the UK, and the USA.

EclecticIQ

Series B in 2017
EclecticIQ B.V. is a global provider of threat intelligence, hunting, and response technology, supporting government organizations and commercial enterprises in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, with additional offices in Herndon, Virginia; London, United Kingdom; and Chi?inau, Moldova, the company offers a range of products and services. These include the EclecticIQ Platform, a comprehensive threat intelligence platform; the EclecticIQ Fusion Center, which delivers multi-source threat intelligence bundles; and the EclecticIQ Academy for cyber threat intelligence training. The company also provides consulting services, team collaboration tools, and various integrations to optimize incident response and security controls. With a focus on building defenses against emerging threats, EclecticIQ has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Polylogyx's endpoint technology, to further enhance its offerings for clients facing sophisticated cyber threats.

StudyPortals

Series A in 2017
StudyPortals is a global study choice platform based in Eindhoven, established as a spin-off from international study associations that recognized the need for accessible information on international Master's programs in Europe. The platform, which began with MastersPortal.eu, has gained significant traction by providing prospective students with comprehensive resources to explore various educational opportunities. By facilitating informed decision-making, StudyPortals empowers individuals to navigate their educational paths effectively.

Beekeeper

Series A in 2017
Beekeeper AG is a developer of a mobile-first communication platform designed for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time communication and productivity among frontline and mobile workforces. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in Kraków, Berlin, and Oakland, Beekeeper serves various industries including hospitality, retail, logistics, transportation, food, manufacturing, NGOs, and event management. The platform offers tools such as messaging, content management, employee surveys, and engagement analytics, enabling managers to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity. By integrating operational systems into a central hub, Beekeeper allows users to communicate, share files, and assign tasks efficiently across different shifts and locations, thereby improving employee engagement and reducing turnover.
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