Earlybird Venture Capital

Earlybird Venture Capital GmbH & Co. KG is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 1997, primarily focused on early-stage investments in technology and healthcare companies across Europe and the United States. The firm specializes in various sectors including consumer goods, enterprise internet, mobility, logistics, artificial intelligence, and fintech, among others. Earlybird typically invests between €200,000 and €5 million in seed, Series A, and B rounds, with the capacity to participate in follow-on funding up to €15 million per portfolio company. The firm emphasizes its role as a lead investor, often seeking minority stakes and board representation in its investments. With over €1 billion under management, Earlybird has achieved significant success in the venture capital space, marked by multiple IPOs and trade sales. Its strategic and operational support, coupled with access to an extensive international network, positions Earlybird as one of the leading venture investors in Europe.

Natalia Ahmadian

Investor

Ertunc Alioglu

CFO

Mehmet Atici

Partner and Analyst

Akash Bajwa

Investor

Frederic du Bois-Reymond

Partner

Hendrik Brandis

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Marie-Thérèse von Buttlar

Principal

Lionel Carnot

Partner

Rainer Christine

Partner

Achim Kampker

Venture Partner

Sara Kirschhausen

Principal

Paul Klemm

Partner

Paulina Lutz

Investor

Christoph Massner

Principal

Rolf Mathies

Partner

Nina Mayer

Principal

Alexander Müller

Partner

Christian Nagel

Managing Partner

Vincenzo Narciso

Partner

Rabab Nasrallah PhD

Principal

Oguzhan Ozer

Principal

Laurent Le Portz

Venture Partner

Hossam Y. Radwan

Venture Partner

Thom Rasche

Partner

Stephan Rauscher

Partner

Tim Rehder

Partner

Andre Retterath

Principal

Nina Rinke

Principal

Cem Sertoglu

Co-Founder and Partner

Heiko Thiel

CFO

Johannes Triebs

Partner

Cécile Tréboit

Investor

Laura Waldenstrom

Principal

Catherine Wang

Venture Partner

Marianne Winkler

COO

Christian Nagel Ph.D

Co-Founder, Managing Director and Partner

Past deals in Germany

Ariceum

Series A in 2023
Ariceum Therapeutics is a privately held radiopharmaceutical firm in the clinical stage that specializes in the detection and targeted treatment of aggressive malignancies, such as neuroendocrine and other hard-to-treat cancers. 177Lu-satoreotide tetraxetan (Satoreotide), the company's primary targeted systemic radiopharmaceutical therapy, is an antagonist of the somatostatin type 2 receptor (SSTR2), which is overexpressed in many neuroendocrine tumors. For the simultaneous diagnosis and targeted radionuclide treatment of neuroendocrine malignancies, some aggressive tumors, and childhood cancer, which currently offers few treatment choices and a poor prognosis, we are developing satoreotide as a "theranostic" pair.

Waanda

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Waanda operates a B2B wholesale marketplace designed to connect African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with European retailers. The platform facilitates an ecosystem in which artisans and entrepreneurs can interact, share ideas, and collaborate, fostering growth and global expansion for businesses. By bridging the gap between African artisans and European markets, Waanda aims to enhance opportunities for SMEs while promoting cultural exchange and economic development.

Ottonova

Series F in 2022
Ottonova Holding AG, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing health insurance products via a digital platform. The company focuses on simplifying the insurance experience for its users, offering a range of services designed to support their health needs. Ottonova aims to be a dependable health partner, ensuring that customers have access to the necessary resources for their well-being. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its clients while addressing their long-term health insurance requirements.

CELUS

Series A in 2022
CELUS provides a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline the electronics development process for businesses. As demand for electronics and embedded systems rises, the shortage of qualified electronics engineers poses a challenge. CELUS addresses this issue by offering automation tools that facilitate parts selection, schematic development, PCB design, and embedded software creation. By integrating these interdependent tasks, CELUS aims to reduce the time and complexity involved in developing electronic products, thereby supporting companies in navigating the evolving landscape of electronics engineering.

Upvest

Series B in 2022
Upvest GmbH specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that supports financial institutions in integrating investment products within their applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, the company facilitates the development of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, and wallet services by connecting to major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. Upvest's modular and scalable API enables institutions to create tailored portfolios, configure savings plans, and implement micro-investing features, allowing users to invest effortlessly while spending. With connections to leading asset providers and exchanges, Upvest aims to deliver a diverse range of investment options with competitive pricing and execution speed, thereby enhancing the overall investment experience for users across borders.

Certivity

Seed Round in 2022
Certivity RegTech Software solution makes regulatory management smarter, more transparent, more efficient, and way cheaper.

Aiven

Series D in 2022
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.

HiveMQ

Series A in 2022
HiveMQ specializes in providing a robust MQTT broker platform that facilitates the secure and reliable transfer of data from devices to the cloud. Their technology is designed to handle real-world demands, making it ideal for critical applications across various industries, including automotive, energy, logistics, smart manufacturing, and transportation. With a clientele that includes over 100 customers, many of which are Fortune 500 companies, HiveMQ supports mission-critical use cases such as connected cars and IoT products. The platform emphasizes flexibility, security, and scalability, empowering architects and developers to effectively manage and communicate IoT data.

OneFootball

Series D in 2022
Onefootball GmbH is a prominent football media platform that caters to over 70 million fans worldwide each month. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, the company offers a comprehensive app that allows users to follow their favorite football teams with features such as live scores, breaking news, videos, statistics, and live audio commentary. Onefootball provides a personalized home stream for continuous updates and is unique in offering single live match streaming on a pay-per-view basis. The app integrates content from a network of over 200 independent creators, clubs, and broadcasters, delivering more than 13,000 pieces of content weekly. With a commitment to serving the global football community, Onefootball operates a 24-hour newsroom and is available in 12 languages, making it the highest-rated sports app globally. The company has a workforce of 220 employees and maintains regional offices in key cities including London, New York, Mexico City, and São Paulo.

Finmid

Seed Round in 2022
finmid enables software companies to integrate financial services into their product portfolio through a single API integration. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

remberg

Series A in 2022
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management solutions tailored for manufacturers, service providers, and operators of industrial machinery and equipment. The company's platform optimizes maintenance processes by managing the entire service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to the completion of work orders. This comprehensive approach enables organizations to efficiently oversee their systems and equipment, enhancing service digitization and operational effectiveness.

Mayd

Series A in 2022
MAYD Group operates as a startup that delivers medicines in minutes.

Deed

Series A in 2021
Deed Inc. is a community engagement platform established in 2015, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional locations in Berlin and San Francisco. The company focuses on connecting individuals and organizations with meaningful local opportunities for social impact, emphasizing volunteerism and philanthropy. By offering a range of high-impact volunteering options across various interest areas, including environmental issues, youth development, and animal care, Deed enables users to actively contribute to their communities. Additionally, the platform assists companies in tracking their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, allowing them to communicate their social impact effectively to employees and customers. Through its innovative approach, Deed fosters a community of socially conscious individuals striving to make a positive difference.

Ducktrain

Seed Round in 2021
Ducktrain specializes in electric semi-autonomous delivery technology aimed at enhancing logistics transportation over longer distances in urban and industrial settings. The company offers innovative vehicle platforms that can be combined into a train-like formation, optimizing the movement of goods while reducing emissions. This technology not only improves efficiency but also promotes environmentally friendly practices in logistics. Ducktrain's solutions allow businesses to upgrade both hardware and software, ensuring that their transport systems remain effective and operational continuously. By focusing on sustainable and efficient transportation methods, Ducktrain is positioned to significantly impact urban and industrial logistics.

Hive

Series A in 2021
Hive Logistics GmbH, established in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive logistics services tailored for e-commerce brands, particularly small and medium-sized online merchants. The company offers an all-in-one third-party logistics platform designed to enhance the efficiency of direct-to-consumer operations. Hive's services focus on improving delivery times, reducing shipping costs, and optimizing inventory management. By enabling e-commerce businesses to deliver hassle-free and transparent services, Hive Logistics helps streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

Simscale

Series C in 2021
SimScale GmbH operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform that allows users to test, validate, and optimize designs across various fields. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides an integrated suite of simulation tools encompassing fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. This platform enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results without the need for complex software installations. By democratizing access to high-fidelity physics simulations, SimScale facilitates faster and more efficient product development for a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Additionally, the company offers online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and application effectiveness.

Mayd

Seed Round in 2021
MAYD Group operates as a startup that delivers medicines in minutes.

koppla

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a construction management platform designed to help track and monitor construction processes. The company's platform combines project scheduling, project management, and service management in a single suite and offers real-time access to construction scheduling, enabling builders to monitor entire construction procedures.

Mayd

Seed Round in 2021
MAYD Group operates as a startup that delivers medicines in minutes.

Getsafe

Series B in 2021
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

Oviva

Series C in 2021
Oviva is a digital health company providing medically-oriented nutritional counseling services in Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ingenbohl, Switzerland, Oviva offers personalized behavior change programs aimed at managing diet and lifestyle-related health issues like obesity and diabetes. Their services are delivered through a network of qualified dietitians who work with clients both in clinics and remotely. The company has developed a smartphone application that allows users to engage with their dietitian, maintain a food diary, set health goals, and access tailored educational materials. This technology-enabled approach helps patients achieve better health outcomes while reducing the need for in-person appointments, ultimately lowering healthcare costs by preventing complications associated with these conditions.

Xayn

Series A in 2021
Xayn AG, founded in 2014 and based in Wildau, Germany, focuses on providing privacy-enhancing technologies. The company offers a privacy-protecting search alternative that empowers users to regain control over algorithms while ensuring a smooth user experience. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence developed in Europe, Xayn aims to make privacy accessible to all, promoting secure human-to-machine interactions. The company also engages in cybersecurity and distributed ledger technologies, particularly within the mobility sector, and provides an access-control protocol for machine networks.

Ottonova

Venture Round in 2021
Ottonova Holding AG, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing health insurance products via a digital platform. The company focuses on simplifying the insurance experience for its users, offering a range of services designed to support their health needs. Ottonova aims to be a dependable health partner, ensuring that customers have access to the necessary resources for their well-being. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its clients while addressing their long-term health insurance requirements.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2021
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH is a space technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in developing launch vehicles designed to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small and medium payloads, particularly targeting satellite constellations. By utilizing advanced rocket engineering, environmentally friendly propellants, and innovative manufacturing techniques, Isar Aerospace aims to lower the entry barriers for companies seeking to deploy satellites. The company's focus on affordability and sustainability positions it as a key player in the growing market for satellite launch services.

Aleph Alpha

Series A in 2021
Aleph Alpha GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven security systems. The company utilizes machine learning to address contemporary security challenges, focusing on data protection against hackers and cyber attacks. Additionally, Aleph Alpha offers solutions for leak detection and tracing, enhancing the security measures for its clients.

Aleph Alpha

Series A in 2021
Aleph Alpha GmbH, based in Heidelberg, Germany, specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-driven security systems. The company utilizes machine learning to address contemporary security challenges, focusing on data protection against hackers and cyber attacks. Additionally, Aleph Alpha offers solutions for leak detection and tracing, enhancing the security measures for its clients.

thingsTHINKING

Seed Round in 2021
thingsTHINKING GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, offers a platform focused on the semantic processing of text documents and the extraction of data from unstructured sources. The technology enables the understanding of human language, allowing for the capture and transfer of meaning across various applications such as bots, requirements engineering, auditing, and legal and insurance technologies. By leveraging semantic analysis, thingsTHINKING collaborates with suppliers of virtual assistants and works with key players in the AI sector, including major firms in the automotive industry and the Big Four firms in auditing and tax.

HiveMQ

Seed Round in 2021
HiveMQ specializes in providing a robust MQTT broker platform that facilitates the secure and reliable transfer of data from devices to the cloud. Their technology is designed to handle real-world demands, making it ideal for critical applications across various industries, including automotive, energy, logistics, smart manufacturing, and transportation. With a clientele that includes over 100 customers, many of which are Fortune 500 companies, HiveMQ supports mission-critical use cases such as connected cars and IoT products. The platform emphasizes flexibility, security, and scalability, empowering architects and developers to effectively manage and communicate IoT data.

Finmid

Pre Seed Round in 2021
finmid enables software companies to integrate financial services into their product portfolio through a single API integration. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Airbox Energy

Convertible Note in 2021
Airbox Energy is developing a game changing product that will transform the way we utilize, produce and consume energy.

Hive

Seed Round in 2021
Hive Logistics GmbH, established in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing comprehensive logistics services tailored for e-commerce brands, particularly small and medium-sized online merchants. The company offers an all-in-one third-party logistics platform designed to enhance the efficiency of direct-to-consumer operations. Hive's services focus on improving delivery times, reducing shipping costs, and optimizing inventory management. By enabling e-commerce businesses to deliver hassle-free and transparent services, Hive Logistics helps streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

Aiven

Series C in 2021
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.

N26

Series D in 2021
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

InstaMotion

Venture Round in 2021
InstaMotion Retail GmbH is a German company that operates an online platform for buying and selling used cars. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Grünwald, the platform allows users to view detailed information about selected vehicles, including test drive videos. Customers can order cars online and have them delivered directly to their doorstep, streamlining the purchasing process and eliminating common hassles associated with buying used vehicles.

Sennder

Series D in 2021
Sennder GmbH is a digital road freight forwarder based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company operates a web-based platform that connects large commercial shippers with small freight carriers across continental Europe. By digitizing the freight-forwarding process, sennder enhances the efficiency, transparency, and automation of the €300 billion road freight market, which has traditionally relied on outdated communication methods. The platform provides services such as instant pricing, live tracking, and fleet management tools, allowing for real-time booking and customized reporting. With access to over 10,000 vehicles, sennder offers significant capacity for both short and long-haul routes. Its API integration enables seamless connectivity with shippers' Transport Management and Freight Management Systems, streamlining operations and reducing costs by minimizing the need for intermediaries.

Energy Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Energy Robotics is a developer of robotic systems aimed at enhancing productivity, safety, and data integrity in capital-intensive industrial environments. The company has introduced a commercially available software platform that integrates a hardware-independent robot operating system, cloud-based fleet management, and AI-driven data analysis. This platform is particularly useful for remote inspection and monitoring in demanding sectors like oil, gas, petrochemicals, energy, and security. The robots are equipped with advanced autonomy software and sensor technology, allowing for remote supervision and minimizing human exposure to hazardous conditions. Energy Robotics operates on a SaaS model, offering its software solutions and IT infrastructure alongside third-party hardware to deliver comprehensive robotic solutions for industrial applications.

Upvest

Series A in 2020
Upvest GmbH specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that supports financial institutions in integrating investment products within their applications. Founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, the company facilitates the development of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, and wallet services by connecting to major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. Upvest's modular and scalable API enables institutions to create tailored portfolios, configure savings plans, and implement micro-investing features, allowing users to invest effortlessly while spending. With connections to leading asset providers and exchanges, Upvest aims to deliver a diverse range of investment options with competitive pricing and execution speed, thereby enhancing the overall investment experience for users across borders.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH is a space technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in developing launch vehicles designed to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small and medium payloads, particularly targeting satellite constellations. By utilizing advanced rocket engineering, environmentally friendly propellants, and innovative manufacturing techniques, Isar Aerospace aims to lower the entry barriers for companies seeking to deploy satellites. The company's focus on affordability and sustainability positions it as a key player in the growing market for satellite launch services.

Getsafe

Series B in 2020
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

Nuri

Venture Round in 2020
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala, is a Berlin-based company that offers a banking platform integrating traditional banking services with cryptocurrency investment and management. Founded in 2015, Nuri provides customers with protected bank accounts, enabling them to access digital assets and blockchain-based finance. The platform allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts and earn competitive returns on their investments. In addition to banking services, Nuri offers international money transfers, payment processing, debit cards, and e-wallet services. By leveraging secure blockchain technology, Nuri positions itself as a bridge between traditional financial systems and emerging digital currencies, making it easier for users to navigate the evolving landscape of finance. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capitalists and organizations, further solidifying its role in the financial technology sector.

Targomo

Series A in 2020
Targomo is helping a business and public organizations harvest the power of advanced spatial analysis on the web. Their technology simplifies online search for spatial objects by applying sophisticated route planning and travel time algorithms and visualization. They create concepts, develop and run applications, extend existing applications or design new ones from scratch.

CrossEngage

Venture Round in 2020
CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution designed to enhance customer engagement and loyalty for digital marketers. Established in 2015, the company provides a platform that integrates customer data with campaign management capabilities, allowing marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. By creating comprehensive user profiles and enabling segmentation based on sociodemographic and historical purchase data, CrossEngage facilitates personalized communication, helping clients deliver consistent and relevant messages to their target audiences. The company also addresses the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, promoting a streamlined approach to cross-channel communication. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, CrossEngage operates an office in London, serving a growing market of digital marketers in Germany and beyond.

N26

Series D in 2020
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Noscendo

Series A in 2020
Noscendo GmbH is a diagnostics company based in Duisburg, Germany, specializing in bioinformatics solutions for identifying and assessing pathogens associated with bloodstream infections. Their diagnostic procedures utilize Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology, enabling intensive care clinicians to detect bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites present in patients' blood. Noscendo employs proprietary algorithms to evaluate the significance of each identified pathogen, thereby enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of infection management in clinical settings.

Simscale

Series C in 2020
SimScale GmbH operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform that allows users to test, validate, and optimize designs across various fields. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides an integrated suite of simulation tools encompassing fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. This platform enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results without the need for complex software installations. By democratizing access to high-fidelity physics simulations, SimScale facilitates faster and more efficient product development for a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Additionally, the company offers online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and application effectiveness.

Oviva

Series B in 2020
Oviva is a digital health company providing medically-oriented nutritional counseling services in Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Ingenbohl, Switzerland, Oviva offers personalized behavior change programs aimed at managing diet and lifestyle-related health issues like obesity and diabetes. Their services are delivered through a network of qualified dietitians who work with clients both in clinics and remotely. The company has developed a smartphone application that allows users to engage with their dietitian, maintain a food diary, set health goals, and access tailored educational materials. This technology-enabled approach helps patients achieve better health outcomes while reducing the need for in-person appointments, ultimately lowering healthcare costs by preventing complications associated with these conditions.

Aiven

Series B in 2020
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.

Isar Aerospace

Series A in 2019
Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH is a space technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2018. The firm specializes in developing launch vehicles designed to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small and medium payloads, particularly targeting satellite constellations. By utilizing advanced rocket engineering, environmentally friendly propellants, and innovative manufacturing techniques, Isar Aerospace aims to lower the entry barriers for companies seeking to deploy satellites. The company's focus on affordability and sustainability positions it as a key player in the growing market for satellite launch services.

Smava

Series E in 2019
Smava GmbH operates an online loan comparison portal based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2005. The platform connects private borrowers with a diverse range of banks and private investors, offering personal loans, car loans, debt restructuring options, and credit cards. Smava facilitates a tailored loan experience, enabling customers to secure loans quickly with varying amounts and interest rates. The company has seen significant growth, with the volume of loans brokered increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising by 45% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has brokered over 8 billion euros in loans, establishing itself as a prominent player in the German credit market.

CrossLend

Series B in 2019
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

CONNY

Series A in 2019
Developer of a legal enforcement platform intended to assist in the enforcement of consumer rights. The company's platform offers legal services to tenants to reduce their rent, defend price increases and contract terminations as well as other legal operations, enabling clients to enforce a legal claim in a convenient, risk-free and affordable manner.

LexFox

Series A in 2019
LexFox GmbH operates an online platform that provide justice-as-a-service (JAAS) to enforce consumer rights. Its products include www.wenigermiete.de, an online platform that helps in renting a flat in Germany; www.weniger-internetkosten.de provides digital subscriber line (DSL) services; and www.mehrabfindung.de provides contract lawyers. LexFox GmbH was formerly known as Mietright GmbH. LexFox GmbH was founded in 2016 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Inkitt

Series A in 2019
Inkitt GmbH owns and operates an online community for writers and readers of stories. The company also publishes books based on crowd wisdom. It offers Inkitt, an online platform for authors to share, review, and promote their writings. The company provides its services for various categories, such as horror, fandoms, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, humor, action, adventure, children, drama, poetry, erotica, and more. It also operates an application for readers. Inkitt GmbH was formerly known as Inkitt UG (haftungsbeschränkt). The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Nuri

Series A in 2019
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala, is a Berlin-based company that offers a banking platform integrating traditional banking services with cryptocurrency investment and management. Founded in 2015, Nuri provides customers with protected bank accounts, enabling them to access digital assets and blockchain-based finance. The platform allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts and earn competitive returns on their investments. In addition to banking services, Nuri offers international money transfers, payment processing, debit cards, and e-wallet services. By leveraging secure blockchain technology, Nuri positions itself as a bridge between traditional financial systems and emerging digital currencies, making it easier for users to navigate the evolving landscape of finance. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capitalists and organizations, further solidifying its role in the financial technology sector.

N26

Series D in 2019
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Getsafe

Series A in 2019
GetSafe GmbH is a digital insurance company based in Heidelberg, Germany, founded in 2014. The company offers a user-friendly platform that allows customers to manage their insurance policies digitally, providing a simple and enjoyable experience. GetSafe provides various insurance products, including liability, contents, and car insurance in Germany, as well as contents insurance in the UK. By leveraging technology and automation, GetSafe streamlines the insurance process, enabling customers to file claims or adjust their coverage quickly and easily through their smartphones. This approach replaces traditional complexity and paperwork with smart bots, enhancing the overall efficiency and accessibility of insurance services.

Aiven

Series A in 2019
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.

Kreatize

Series A in 2019
Kreatize GmbH is a technology company that provides innovative software solutions tailored for manufacturing firms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, it operates an online B2B platform that facilitates the production of technical components, including prototypes and small batch series. The platform utilizes intelligent software to identify the most suitable manufacturing processes and materials for client projects, seamlessly connecting them to an extensive network of manufacturing service providers specializing in additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and casting. By digitizing the ordering and manufacturing processes, Kreatize enables companies to receive comprehensive quotations within 120 minutes, enhancing efficiency and agility in the procurement of custom parts. The company aims to empower small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany and Europe, supporting their success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

CrossEngage

Series A in 2019
CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution designed to enhance customer engagement and loyalty for digital marketers. Established in 2015, the company provides a platform that integrates customer data with campaign management capabilities, allowing marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. By creating comprehensive user profiles and enabling segmentation based on sociodemographic and historical purchase data, CrossEngage facilitates personalized communication, helping clients deliver consistent and relevant messages to their target audiences. The company also addresses the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, promoting a streamlined approach to cross-channel communication. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, CrossEngage operates an office in London, serving a growing market of digital marketers in Germany and beyond.

N26

Series D in 2019
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Movinga

Series E in 2018
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Wellabe

Seed Round in 2018
Wellabe is a cloud-based and patient-centered prevention platform. Wellabe enables agile integration of state of-the-art medical sensors in a lab setting for on-site screenings. Participants run through the screening before and after a preventive lifestyle intervention. The re-screenings measure the impact individuals have on their own biomarkers with lifestyle changes. All assessed datasets are stored and interpreted in a cloud platform and can be assessed and enriched by patients with their smartphones. The data is presented to give the participants a comprehensive understanding about their health and keep them motivated. wellabe partners with caregivers, nutrition and sports providers that can help participants to change their markers within a defined timespan. wellabe aims to match the patients’ profiles with the most effective intervention.

CrossLend

Series B in 2018
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Nuri

Venture Round in 2018
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala, is a Berlin-based company that offers a banking platform integrating traditional banking services with cryptocurrency investment and management. Founded in 2015, Nuri provides customers with protected bank accounts, enabling them to access digital assets and blockchain-based finance. The platform allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly from their bank accounts and earn competitive returns on their investments. In addition to banking services, Nuri offers international money transfers, payment processing, debit cards, and e-wallet services. By leveraging secure blockchain technology, Nuri positions itself as a bridge between traditional financial systems and emerging digital currencies, making it easier for users to navigate the evolving landscape of finance. The company has attracted investment from notable venture capitalists and organizations, further solidifying its role in the financial technology sector.

Allthings

Series A in 2018
Allthings Technologies AG is a Swiss company that specializes in developing a mobile application aimed at enhancing communication among real estate owners, service providers, and tenants. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Basel, with additional offices in Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau, the company offers a platform that combines various digital services related to property management into one cohesive app. This platform features micro-apps that utilize APIs to provide users with relevant information about their apartments and connected devices. By streamlining interactions and integrating third-party services, Allthings helps real estate asset managers, developers, and property managers reduce operational costs while increasing property value.

Xayn

Seed Round in 2018
Xayn AG, founded in 2014 and based in Wildau, Germany, focuses on providing privacy-enhancing technologies. The company offers a privacy-protecting search alternative that empowers users to regain control over algorithms while ensuring a smooth user experience. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence developed in Europe, Xayn aims to make privacy accessible to all, promoting secure human-to-machine interactions. The company also engages in cybersecurity and distributed ledger technologies, particularly within the mobility sector, and provides an access-control protocol for machine networks.

N26

Series C in 2018
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

CrossEngage

Venture Round in 2017
CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution designed to enhance customer engagement and loyalty for digital marketers. Established in 2015, the company provides a platform that integrates customer data with campaign management capabilities, allowing marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. By creating comprehensive user profiles and enabling segmentation based on sociodemographic and historical purchase data, CrossEngage facilitates personalized communication, helping clients deliver consistent and relevant messages to their target audiences. The company also addresses the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, promoting a streamlined approach to cross-channel communication. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, CrossEngage operates an office in London, serving a growing market of digital marketers in Germany and beyond.

Everoad

Series A in 2017
Everoad, founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, operates a digital platform that connects shippers and carriers in real time, enhancing the efficiency of freight logistics. In 2020, Everoad merged with sennder, a Berlin-based company established in 2015, to form a leading force in digital freight forwarding across Europe. This merger allowed Everoad to leverage sennder's extensive network and technological innovations, aiming to streamline the transportation of goods and improve transparency within the logistics sector. The combined entity focuses on addressing the inefficiencies of the freight industry, which is valued at approximately €400 billion in Europe. With a team of over 500 professionals across seven countries, they facilitate the movement of more than 50,000 loads monthly, supporting small freight companies and large businesses alike in navigating the complexities of the logistics landscape.

Movinga

Series D in 2017
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Enevo

Series C in 2017
Enevo Oy, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in waste management analytics. The company develops software that utilizes ultrasonic sonar technology to monitor fill levels in waste containers, providing valuable data to commercial clients, haulers, and municipalities. Enevo's solutions help streamline waste management operations and enhance the financial, environmental, and social impacts of waste handling. The company serves a diverse customer base, including restaurants, retailers, and commercial properties across North America and Europe, often through resellers in countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. With a focus on innovation, Enevo offers a predictive, end-to-end solution that automates the planning and logistics of waste and recycling services. The company has secured over $34 million in private equity funding to support its technological advancements and operational processes.

Simscale

Venture Round in 2017
SimScale GmbH operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform that allows users to test, validate, and optimize designs across various fields. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides an integrated suite of simulation tools encompassing fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. This platform enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results without the need for complex software installations. By democratizing access to high-fidelity physics simulations, SimScale facilitates faster and more efficient product development for a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Additionally, the company offers online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and application effectiveness.

Seerene

Series A in 2017
Seerene GmbH specializes in providing insights and analytics for software development through its innovative platform that integrates code and people management. The Seerene solution analyzes code generated within software projects and presents visual representations of this data, enabling CIOs and IT executives to assess the return on investment of software initiatives while identifying potential issues. The platform aggregates information from code repositories and source control systems, allowing users to evaluate effort, costs, and risks without altering existing workflows or compromising security, as no code leaves the firewall. Founded as a research project at the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany, Seerene has since evolved into a standalone company with a global client base that includes Fortune 500 companies. With offices in major cities across the world, Seerene has gained recognition for its pioneering approach in the field and has received accolades from prominent organizations.

Fraugster

Series A in 2017
Fraugster Limited is a German-Israeli company that specializes in anti-fraud technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to help businesses combat fraud and enhance profitability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, Fraugster offers an advanced behavioral analytics engine designed to predict and prevent fraudulent activities before they occur. Unlike traditional anti-fraud solutions, which often rely on outdated technologies and rule-based systems, Fraugster's platform adapts in real-time to emerging fraud patterns, significantly improving accuracy and effectiveness. In addition to its core offerings, the company also runs Fraugster Academy, providing educational resources that range from coding classes to workshops on forensic profiling. This holistic approach positions Fraugster as a leader in the fight against cyber threats, enabling clients to minimize risks while maximizing conversion rates.

Movinga

Series C in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Smava

Series C in 2016
Smava GmbH operates an online loan comparison portal based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2005. The platform connects private borrowers with a diverse range of banks and private investors, offering personal loans, car loans, debt restructuring options, and credit cards. Smava facilitates a tailored loan experience, enabling customers to secure loans quickly with varying amounts and interest rates. The company has seen significant growth, with the volume of loans brokered increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising by 45% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has brokered over 8 billion euros in loans, establishing itself as a prominent player in the German credit market.

BigchainDB

Series A in 2016
BigchainDB is a scalable blockchain database that provides decentralization, immutability, and the capability to manage native assets. It supports a wide array of industries and use cases, including intellectual property, identity verification, supply chains, energy, and the Internet of Things (IoT). By enabling developers, start-ups, and enterprises to automate business processes, BigchainDB allows for the creation and deployment of large-scale applications that can effectively register and transfer assets. The platform's unique solutions facilitate the development of innovative concepts and applications, empowering users to build their projects to their fullest potential.

Service Partner ONE

Series A in 2016
Service Partner ONE GmbH, located in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of office management software. The company provides a comprehensive app suite known as 'ONE,' aimed at building service contractors and their clients. This suite addresses the need for efficient process design through modern technology by digitally integrating the entire value chain of building services and facility management. Unlike traditional software providers, Service Partner ONE focuses on user-friendly applications that combine intuitive usability with a range of common IT solutions, ensuring mobile accessibility and affordability for its users.

MediDate

Series B in 2016
MediDate operates an online platform that connects patients with clinics and surgeons, optimizing the use of existing healthcare infrastructure to provide cosmetic surgery treatments at competitive prices. The platform facilitates a variety of both invasive and non-invasive procedures, allowing patients to access medical specialists in plastic and aesthetic surgeries tailored to their needs. By alleviating clinics of administrative burdens such as initial consultations, billing, and surgery coordination, MediDate enhances operational efficiency. This approach not only streamlines the process for healthcare providers but also helps reduce overall treatment costs for patients, addressing the issue of unused surgical capacity in the healthcare system.

N26

Series B in 2016
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

Heilemann Ventures

Acquisition in 2016
Heilemann Ventures is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 2011 by Fabian and Ferry Heilemann after their successful sale of DailyDeal to Google. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in digital startups, primarily within the DACH region, while also considering opportunities across Europe and the U.S. East Coast. With a team of six members, many of whom are seasoned digital entrepreneurs, Heilemann Ventures offers extensive expertise in areas such as company building, strategy, sales, marketing, finance, and fundraising. The firm has made approximately 20 investments, primarily targeting industries like SaaS, marketplaces, FinTech, AdTech, consumer health, logistics, and IoT. The typical investment range is in the low to middle six-digit EUR amounts.

RapidMiner

Series C in 2016
RapidMiner GmbH is a software company specializing in predictive analytics, data mining, and text mining solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, with additional offices in Boston and Cambridge, the company offers a range of products including RapidMiner Studio, a visual environment for creating predictive analytic workflows, and RapidMiner Server, which facilitates the sharing and operationalization of predictive models. The platform integrates data preparation, machine learning, and model deployment, allowing organizations to efficiently build and implement machine learning models. RapidMiner also provides extensions for text mining and big data analytics, alongside a cloud-based solution known as RapidMiner AI Cloud. Its tools are widely utilized across various industries, including life sciences, finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications, enabling businesses to enhance decision-making by analyzing customer behavior, detecting fraud, and optimizing operations. RapidMiner's solutions are employed by over 300,000 data scientists globally, enhancing their ability to drive revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Movinga

Series B in 2016
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Seerene

Seed Round in 2015
Seerene GmbH specializes in providing insights and analytics for software development through its innovative platform that integrates code and people management. The Seerene solution analyzes code generated within software projects and presents visual representations of this data, enabling CIOs and IT executives to assess the return on investment of software initiatives while identifying potential issues. The platform aggregates information from code repositories and source control systems, allowing users to evaluate effort, costs, and risks without altering existing workflows or compromising security, as no code leaves the firewall. Founded as a research project at the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany, Seerene has since evolved into a standalone company with a global client base that includes Fortune 500 companies. With offices in major cities across the world, Seerene has gained recognition for its pioneering approach in the field and has received accolades from prominent organizations.

Simscale

Series A in 2015
SimScale GmbH operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform that allows users to test, validate, and optimize designs across various fields. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides an integrated suite of simulation tools encompassing fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. This platform enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results without the need for complex software installations. By democratizing access to high-fidelity physics simulations, SimScale facilitates faster and more efficient product development for a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Additionally, the company offers online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and application effectiveness.

Bonagora

Series A in 2015
Bonagora GmbH is an online wholesale marketplace specializing in the Home & Living industry, based in Berlin, Germany. The company provides a platform that facilitates the procurement process between wholesalers and retailers by offering a virtual showroom. This innovative marketplace allows retailers to access a wide array of vendors and products from around the world in real-time. Bonagora's solutions include mobile applications for trade shows, showrooms, and sales representatives, as well as web-based tools tailored for the home fashion trade. By digitizing the search and procurement process and replacing traditional paper orders with efficient scanning methods, Bonagora enables traders to optimize their sales channels, process orders more effectively, and reduce delivery times.

Movinga

Series A in 2015
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Movinga

Seed Round in 2015
Movinga GmbH is an online platform based in Berlin, Germany, that specializes in relocation and moving services. Founded in 2015, the company connects customers with various moving companies, allowing users to find and book services that meet their specific needs. Movinga operates as a logistics tech provider, offering a user-friendly booking process that includes personalized advice from relocation advisors, dedicated removal teams for loading and transport, and transport insurance. The platform serves both private individuals and businesses, facilitating not only residential moves but also goods transport and courier services. By integrating logistics solutions, Movinga aims to provide efficient and affordable moving experiences for its clients.

Eyetronic Therapie

Venture Round in 2015
EBS Technologies GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hennigsdorf, Germany, specializes in developing and commercializing medical devices aimed at treating neurologically induced impairments, particularly visual field loss. The company offers EBS Therapy, a non-invasive optic nerve stimulation treatment that utilizes low-voltage electrical currents to promote neuroregeneration and neuroprotection. This therapy targets conditions resulting from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and glaucoma, among others. With over 15 years of research and clinical experience involving more than 1,200 patients, EBS Technologies has demonstrated through double-blind, randomized studies and clinical observations that its therapy can help partially restore vision in affected individuals. The company received the CE Mark for its stimulation device in 2013 and commenced commercial treatments in 2014. Currently, there are eight EBS Treatment centers operating across Germany, with plans to expand the network further.

Cashboard

Seed Round in 2015
CASHBOARD is Europe’s first and only curated marketplace for retail investment covering all asset classes and one of the fastest growing online wealth management FinTechs in Germany. While others just sell one product CASHBOARD offers an individually tailored portfolio with access to the complete market range of traditional (Daily Deposits, Stocks, Funds, ETF) AND the rapidly growing segment of alternative investment products (P2P Lending, SME Lending, Real Estate Crowdfunding, Precious Metals, Sustainable Investing etc.). Leading European FinTechs and notable banks already partner with CASHBOARD currently offering more than 6,500 investment products on the open technology platform. Retail clients benefit from the one-stop-shop solution which enables them to manage all their assets in a single account. For them the platform is completely free of charge except for a success-related performance fee. CASHBOARD is recognized as one of the 9 top wealth tech companies in Europe (2017) and one of the market-leading companies in Germany (Aixigo/Springer 2016). The team has received several notable awards including Europe’s highest endowed startup prize – the SevenVentures Pitch Day from NOAH London worth €4m TV media and is backed by top-tier international VC’s including 500 Startups, Earlybird, Digital Space Ventures, Redalpine, ProSiebenSat.1 and more.

BigchainDB

Seed Round in 2015
BigchainDB is a scalable blockchain database that provides decentralization, immutability, and the capability to manage native assets. It supports a wide array of industries and use cases, including intellectual property, identity verification, supply chains, energy, and the Internet of Things (IoT). By enabling developers, start-ups, and enterprises to automate business processes, BigchainDB allows for the creation and deployment of large-scale applications that can effectively register and transfer assets. The platform's unique solutions facilitate the development of innovative concepts and applications, empowering users to build their projects to their fullest potential.

Enevo

Series B in 2015
Enevo Oy, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in waste management analytics. The company develops software that utilizes ultrasonic sonar technology to monitor fill levels in waste containers, providing valuable data to commercial clients, haulers, and municipalities. Enevo's solutions help streamline waste management operations and enhance the financial, environmental, and social impacts of waste handling. The company serves a diverse customer base, including restaurants, retailers, and commercial properties across North America and Europe, often through resellers in countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway. With a focus on innovation, Enevo offers a predictive, end-to-end solution that automates the planning and logistics of waste and recycling services. The company has secured over $34 million in private equity funding to support its technological advancements and operational processes.

Ascribe

Seed Round in 2015
Ascribe was founded in 2014 with the goal of building the ownership layer of the internet for creators. Ascribe helps creators to manage their valuable digital creations by providing secure attribution, easy sharing and visibility. Ascribe works closely with world-class creators, along with museums and digital marketplaces. Ascribe's founding team brings many decades of experience from the fields of technology, art, law, and finance.

Smava

Series B in 2015
Smava GmbH operates an online loan comparison portal based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2005. The platform connects private borrowers with a diverse range of banks and private investors, offering personal loans, car loans, debt restructuring options, and credit cards. Smava facilitates a tailored loan experience, enabling customers to secure loans quickly with varying amounts and interest rates. The company has seen significant growth, with the volume of loans brokered increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising by 45% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has brokered over 8 billion euros in loans, establishing itself as a prominent player in the German credit market.

EyeEm

Series B in 2015
EyeEm Mobile GmbH is a photography community and platform that connects photographers with brands and media outlets. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, with additional teams in San Francisco and New York, EyeEm enables photographers of all skill levels to share their work, learn, and interact. The platform hosts a vast collection of over 90 million images contributed by more than 20 million photographers worldwide. EyeEm's offerings include a user-friendly smartphone application that allows photographers to showcase their images, while brands can access high-quality, curated visuals for various purposes, including advertising and digital media. The company's API further facilitates developers in accessing its extensive library of photos and albums.

N26

Series A in 2015
N26 offers mobile banking solutions to customers in the European Union through its subsidiary. It provides international money transfer, investment, overdraft, and cash withdrawal and deposit at stores. N26 provides mobile banking services for customers. Its mobile banking services offer online banking that include making and handling of current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services, letting customers manage and control their banking details via a smartphone application easily. Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf founded Papayer in February 2013, which later became N26, with its headquarters in Berlin in Germany.

NFON

Venture Round in 2015
NFON, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in integrated business communication solutions, primarily focusing on cloud-based telecommunications services for corporate clients. The company's flagship offering, IP Centrex, provides outsourced telephone systems as a comprehensive package, enabling businesses to significantly reduce costs associated with traditional phone systems. NFON's services encompass various areas, including telephony, video calls, screen sharing, and necessary hardware components. Additionally, the company integrates its cloud telephony system with clients' existing systems and workflows, enhancing operational efficiency. NFON also offers products designed to optimize customer contact and prepares companies for the cloud, ensuring they can effectively transition to digital communication solutions. With a high-performance, redundant computer center and over 100 features, NFON caters to organizations of all sizes, promoting streamlined communication and substantial cost savings.

RapidMiner

Series B in 2015
RapidMiner GmbH is a software company specializing in predictive analytics, data mining, and text mining solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, with additional offices in Boston and Cambridge, the company offers a range of products including RapidMiner Studio, a visual environment for creating predictive analytic workflows, and RapidMiner Server, which facilitates the sharing and operationalization of predictive models. The platform integrates data preparation, machine learning, and model deployment, allowing organizations to efficiently build and implement machine learning models. RapidMiner also provides extensions for text mining and big data analytics, alongside a cloud-based solution known as RapidMiner AI Cloud. Its tools are widely utilized across various industries, including life sciences, finance, manufacturing, and telecommunications, enabling businesses to enhance decision-making by analyzing customer behavior, detecting fraud, and optimizing operations. RapidMiner's solutions are employed by over 300,000 data scientists globally, enhancing their ability to drive revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

Simscale

Seed Round in 2014
SimScale GmbH operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform that allows users to test, validate, and optimize designs across various fields. Founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, SimScale provides an integrated suite of simulation tools encompassing fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. This platform enables engineers, designers, scientists, and students to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results without the need for complex software installations. By democratizing access to high-fidelity physics simulations, SimScale facilitates faster and more efficient product development for a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Additionally, the company offers online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and application effectiveness.
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