Earlybird Venture Capital

Earlybird Venture Capital GmbH & Co. KG is a Berlin-based venture capital firm established in 1997, focusing on early-stage and growth investments in technology and healthcare sectors. The firm typically invests in disruptive consumer and enterprise internet businesses, mobility, logistics, and various technology-driven fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and fintech. Earlybird emphasizes companies located in Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries and Central Eastern Europe, while also considering opportunities in the United States and other regions. With over €1 billion under management, Earlybird aims to provide not only financial backing but also strategic support and access to a robust international network. The firm usually invests between €200,000 and €5 million in initial funding, with the potential for follow-on investments up to €15 million per portfolio company. Known for being one of the most experienced venture investors in Europe, Earlybird has a strong track record, including seven IPOs and 23 trade sales.

Ertunc Alioglu

Director, Finance

Mehmet Atici

Partner

Mehmed Selcuk Atici

Partner

Moritz Belling

Investor

Frederic du Bois-Reymond

Partner

Hendrik Brandis Ph.D

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Nele Brockmann

Visiting Analyst

Marie-Thérèse von Buttlar

Investor

Lionel Carnot

Partner

Rainer Christine

Partner

Laurin Class

Investor

Marieke Gehres

Investor

Michael Hoeck

Partner

Baturay Kaya

Senior Associate

Paul Klemm

Partner

Dan Lupu

Partner

Paulina Lutz

Investor

Roland Manger

Co-Founder and Partner

Christoph Massner

Associate

Rolf Mathies

Partner

Dr. Gregor Matthies

Venture Partner

John Miller

Investment team

Alexander Müller

Partner

Christian G. Nagel

Co-Founder and Partner

Rabab Nasrallah

Investor

Oguzhan Ozer

Associate

Thom Rasche

Partner

Stephan Rauscher

Partner

Tim Rehder

Partner

Andre Retterath

Principal

Nina Rinke

Investor

Julius RüßMann

Associate

Michael Schmitt

Partner

Cem Sertoglu

Partner

Heiko Thiel

Chief Financial Officer

Johannes Triebs

Partner

John Yianni

Partner

Victoria Sanchez Zini

Associate

Evren Üçok

Partner

Past deals in Western Europe

Ariceum Therapeutics

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
B2B wholesale marketplace to connect African SME artisans with European retailers.

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 automate the development of electronics. As demand for electronics and embedded systems rises, the shortage of qualified electronics engineers poses a significant challenge, as the number of engineers is declining. CELUS addresses this issue by streamlining the complex and time-consuming processes involved in electronics development, which include parts selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and embedded software development. By integrating these interdependent tasks, CELUS enhances efficiency and supports the growing needs of the electronics industry.

Upvest

Series B in 2022
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) designed to enhance wallet experiences for end users. The company's technology supports decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, enabling them to integrate with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ERC20, with plans to support additional platforms like Stellar, EOS, and Tezos. Upvest also empowers financial institutions by offering a modular and scalable API that facilitates the inclusion of diverse investment products within their applications. By connecting to leading asset providers and exchanges, Upvest aims to deliver competitive investment options with high execution speed and favorable pricing.

ImCheck Therapeutics

Series C in 2022
ImCheck Therapeutics SAS is a biotechnology company incorporated in 2015 and based in Marseille, France. The company specializes in designing and developing immunotherapeutics that target the butyrophilin super-family of checkpoint molecules, specifically engaging γ9δ2 T cells. With a primary focus on immuno-oncology, ImCheck Therapeutics develops immunomodulatory antibodies aimed at treating various cancers, including breast, gastric, and ovarian cancers, as well as other immune-related diseases. The company is dedicated to addressing severe unmet medical needs through its innovative approach to cancer treatment and the development of next-generation immunotherapeutics.

Certivity

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

Freeverse.io

Series A in 2022
Freeverse builds blockchain technology and products that power new global markets for evolutionary digital assets. We are an experienced team of tech industry veterans, whose vision is to introduce a new generation of products and revenue models to the games industry and beyond, where true digital ownership is a given, and where assets are valued by their usefulness, not by speculation.

HiveMQ

Series A in 2022
HiveMQ helps companies connect devices to the Internet. They make it possible to move data from device to cloud in a secure, reliable and scalable manner. Over 100 customers, including many Fortune 500 companies, rely on their product in production for mission critical use cases like connected cars, logistics, Industry 4.0 and connected IoT products.

Payhawk

Series B in 2022
Payhawk Limited offers a comprehensive spending software designed to streamline expense management, payments, and corporate card usage for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company focuses on simplifying the entire spending lifecycle for financial officers and business owners. Its platform automates the collection and analysis of receipts, invoices, and card transactions, allowing businesses to maintain budget control without the need for paperwork. Payhawk's innovative solution includes a paperless corporate card that integrates seamlessly with existing banking services, offering real-time expense tracking, automated data extraction, and reporting features to enhance financial oversight.

remberg

Series A in 2022
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in digitizing the service of industrial machinery and equipment. The company provides a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. This innovative platform facilitates efficient management of assets, enhancing operational capabilities and service delivery within the industrial sector.

MAYD

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

MOSTLY AI

Series B in 2022
Mostly AI Solutions MP GmbH provides category-defining and privacy-preserving generative AI solutions. The company’s technology solutions enable the users to model, explore, experiment, share, archive, sell, and modify the data. It also offers machine learning training courses and programs. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vienna, Austria.

Carto

Series C in 2021
From smartphones to connected cars, location data is changing the way we live and the way business happens. CARTO is the platform that turns spatial data into more efficient delivery routes, better behavioral marketing, strategic store placements, and much more. Data Scientists, Developers, and Analysts solve spatial problems using CARTO’s data and analysis to understand where and why things happen, optimize business processes, and predict future outcomes through the power of Spatial Data Science. Backed by leading VC firms Accel Partners, Salesforce Ventures, Earlybird Ventures, and Kibo Ventures, CARTO is the world’s leading Location Intelligence platform. Founded in 2012 by an environmental scientist and visualization experts, CARTO is headquartered in New York City with offices in Madrid, Seville and Washington DC. CARTO has a team of 130 employees, a portfolio of 2,500 customers including BBVA, BCG, New York City, and Twitter and more than 350,000 users around the globe - and has regularly been recognized by Gartner and Forrester for its innovation in the Location Intelligence space.

Ducktrain

Seed Round in 2021
Multiple vehicles (we call them ducks) can form a train for efficient transportation on longer distances within cities and industry areas. Ducktrain provides vehicle platforms and automation technology that will change urban and industrial logistics.

Cerbos

Seed Round in 2021
Cerbos is a software company that makes user permissions and authorization simple to implement and manage. Cerbos provides plug-and-play collaborative authorization of permissions.

Payhawk

Series B in 2021
Payhawk Limited offers a comprehensive spending software designed to streamline expense management, payments, and corporate card usage for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company focuses on simplifying the entire spending lifecycle for financial officers and business owners. Its platform automates the collection and analysis of receipts, invoices, and card transactions, allowing businesses to maintain budget control without the need for paperwork. Payhawk's innovative solution includes a paperless corporate card that integrates seamlessly with existing banking services, offering real-time expense tracking, automated data extraction, and reporting features to enhance financial oversight.

Hive

Series A in 2021
Hive Logistics GmbH provides logistics services. The company offers solution to store and ship products. Hive Logistics GmbH was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

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.

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 AG is a digital health company that specializes in providing medical nutritional counseling services in Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Established in 2013 and based in Ingenbohl, Switzerland, the company offers treatment for various medical conditions, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and digestive disorders, through both in-person consultations in clinics and remote support. Oviva UK Limited, founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, focuses on digitally-enabled behavior change programs for diet and lifestyle-related health issues. The company has developed a smartphone application that enables clients to communicate with dietitians, maintain a photo food diary, monitor their health goals, and access personalized educational materials. This technology-enabled approach aims to improve health outcomes for patients while reducing healthcare costs by minimizing the need for in-clinic visits and preventing complications associated with chronic 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 is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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.
Intelligent supply chain management company.

Obligate

Seed Round in 2021
FQX provides an electronic promissory note (eNote™) infrastructure that enables liquidity crossing borders and markets without rule-books and in a banking-grade DLT environment.

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 helps companies connect devices to the Internet. They make it possible to move data from device to cloud in a secure, reliable and scalable manner. Over 100 customers, including many Fortune 500 companies, rely on their product in production for mission critical use cases like connected cars, logistics, Industry 4.0 and connected IoT products.

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 UG

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

FintechOS

Series B in 2021
FintechOS SRL, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven platform for financial institutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of applications designed to facilitate digital transformation, including tools for customer engagement, product development, identity management, and document handling. Its platform is characterized by an open-cloud architecture that supports seamless integration and multi-channel interaction. Additionally, FintechOS provides educational resources through FintechOS Academy, focusing on e-learning and inquiry-based teaching methods. By leveraging advanced technologies, FintechOS aims to enhance the customer experience for banking and insurance sectors globally, offering a competitive edge in operational efficiency.

Payhawk

Series A in 2021
Payhawk Limited offers a comprehensive spending software designed to streamline expense management, payments, and corporate card usage for businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company focuses on simplifying the entire spending lifecycle for financial officers and business owners. Its platform automates the collection and analysis of receipts, invoices, and card transactions, allowing businesses to maintain budget control without the need for paperwork. Payhawk's innovative solution includes a paperless corporate card that integrates seamlessly with existing banking services, offering real-time expense tracking, automated data extraction, and reporting features to enhance financial oversight.

Sense Biodetection

Series B in 2021
Sense Biodetection Limited is a molecular diagnostics company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, established in 2013. The company specializes in creating innovative, user-centered handheld tests aimed at enhancing healthcare decisions and processes, particularly in the areas of infections and oncology. Its flagship product, True Point-of-Care, is designed to provide clinical diagnostic capabilities that facilitate improved treatment and informed decision-making in a decentralized healthcare environment.

Hive

Seed Round in 2021
Hive Logistics GmbH provides logistics services. The company offers solution to store and ship products. Hive Logistics GmbH was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Atlantic Therapeutics Limited

Venture Round in 2021
Atlantic Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation products. The company's devices focus on the treatment of all types of incontinence, sexual health dysfunctions, and other associated disorders by strengthening muscles and modulating nerves of the pelvic floor, enabling bladder patients to treat their conditions associated with pelvic floor weakness. Its products are backed by strong clinical evidence and subjected to controlled trials. It was established in Galway, Galway in 2013.

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 offers transport and forwarding services through a web based platform. The company provides courier, express, parcel, and cargo forwarding services for short and long haul routes. It provides instant pricing, live tracking, and API integration. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Energy Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Energy Robotics has launched one of the first commercially available software platforms for industrial applications that combines three essential components of intelligent control of mobile autonomous robots: a hardware-independent robot operating system, cloud-based fleet management, and AI-powered data analysis. The robots are used for remote inspection and monitoring, especially in industries with harsh and demanding environments such as the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, but also increasingly in the energy and security industries. The company relies on a SaaS model to do this, offering its software solution and associated IT infrastructure along with hardware from various third-party vendors.

Upvest

Series A in 2020
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) designed to enhance wallet experiences for end users. The company's technology supports decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, enabling them to integrate with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and ERC20, with plans to support additional platforms like Stellar, EOS, and Tezos. Upvest also empowers financial institutions by offering a modular and scalable API that facilitates the inclusion of diverse investment products within their applications. By connecting to leading asset providers and exchanges, Upvest aims to deliver competitive investment options with high execution speed and favorable pricing.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

MyDataModels

Seed Round in 2020
MyDataModels SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Valbonne, France, specializes in developing TADA, a mathematical platform that creates predictive models from small datasets. TADA offers capabilities in binary classification, regression, and multi-class classification, functioning in both cloud and desktop environments. The platform is designed for data and domain experts, enabling users to leverage machine learning technology to extract valuable insights from their data. It is particularly useful in sectors where data is limited and data scientists are not readily available, such as manufacturing, medical research, supply chain, and production. By providing an accessible and cost-effective solution, MyDataModels empowers professionals to optimize processes and make informed predictions.

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 GmbH, operates a comprehensive platform that merges traditional banking services with cryptocurrency access. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, Nuri offers customers a secure banking experience through protected accounts while enabling direct investment in digital assets. The platform facilitates international money transfers and payment processing via cryptocurrencies, and users can also benefit from features like debit cards and e-wallet services. With its blockchain technology, Nuri allows customers to earn up to a 4% annual return on Bitcoin investments, positioning itself as a conduit between conventional finance and emerging digital financial technologies. The company has garnered support from various venture capital firms, further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of finance.

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.

Priothera

Series A in 2020
Priothera Ltd is a clinical-stage company focused on developing orally administered sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators aimed at treating haematological malignancies. Founded in 2020 and based in Dublin, Ireland, with an additional location in Saint Louis, France, the company seeks to improve patient outcomes by enhancing the curative potential of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Its lead product, mocravimod, is designed to reduce the egress of specific T cell subsets from lymphatic tissues, thereby providing dual inhibition of graft versus host disease while promoting graft versus leukemia effects. Through this innovative approach, Priothera aims to deliver significant advancements in the treatment of patients with blood cancers.

CrossEngage

Venture Round in 2020
CrossEngage GmbH is a Customer Data and Engagement Platform based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2015, the company offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution that enables marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels, such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. The platform provides comprehensive user profiles and allows for user segmentation based on sociodemographic information and historical purchase data. By integrating seamlessly with existing marketing infrastructures, CrossEngage helps businesses enhance customer engagement and loyalty through personalized and coordinated communication. The company's solutions address the challenges posed by uncoordinated marketing activities, thereby improving the overall customer experience and aligning with the priorities of digital marketers in Germany.

Curio

Series A in 2020
Curio Labs Limited is a London-based online media company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing a software application allowing users to listen to curated news articles from various reputable publications, including The Guardian, The Financial Times, and Salon. This innovative platform transforms written content into audio format, providing users with an accessible way to consume news and information. By focusing on high-quality journalism, Curio aims to enhance the reading experience for those who prefer auditory learning or multitasking while staying informed.

Miracor Medical

Series E in 2020
Miracor Medical is a medical device company that specializes in developing solutions for severe cardiac diseases. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Awans, Belgium, the company focuses on the PiCSO Impulse System, a pressure-controlled intermittent coronary sinus occlusion device. This system is designed to assist cardiac surgeons in treating patients with myocardial infarction, particularly those undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. By improving microvascular perfusion through the coronary sinus, the PiCSO Impulse System aims to reduce infarct size and enhance cardiac function, potentially lowering the risk of heart failure following acute myocardial infarction.

Polares Medical

Series B in 2020
Polares Medical S.A. is a medical device company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for patients suffering from mitral valve regurgitation. Its flagship product features a unique trans-catheter mitral valve system that facilitates the replacement of the posterior leaflet with a prosthetic leaflet. This design enables physicians to perform hemi-replacements of the mitral valve, improving coaptation with the native anterior leaflet and offering a less invasive treatment option for patients.

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.

MOSTLY AI

Series A in 2020
Mostly AI Solutions MP GmbH provides category-defining and privacy-preserving generative AI solutions. The company’s technology solutions enable the users to model, explore, experiment, share, archive, sell, and modify the data. It also offers machine learning training courses and programs. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vienna, Austria.

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 AG is a digital health company that specializes in providing medical nutritional counseling services in Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Established in 2013 and based in Ingenbohl, Switzerland, the company offers treatment for various medical conditions, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and digestive disorders, through both in-person consultations in clinics and remote support. Oviva UK Limited, founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, focuses on digitally-enabled behavior change programs for diet and lifestyle-related health issues. The company has developed a smartphone application that enables clients to communicate with dietitians, maintain a photo food diary, monitor their health goals, and access personalized educational materials. This technology-enabled approach aims to improve health outcomes for patients while reducing healthcare costs by minimizing the need for in-clinic visits and preventing complications associated with chronic conditions.

FintechOS

Series A in 2019
FintechOS SRL, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-driven platform for financial institutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of applications designed to facilitate digital transformation, including tools for customer engagement, product development, identity management, and document handling. Its platform is characterized by an open-cloud architecture that supports seamless integration and multi-channel interaction. Additionally, FintechOS provides educational resources through FintechOS Academy, focusing on e-learning and inquiry-based teaching methods. By leveraging advanced technologies, FintechOS aims to enhance the customer experience for banking and insurance sectors globally, offering a competitive edge in operational efficiency.

Isar Aerospace

Series A in 2019
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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.

Sense Biodetection

Series A in 2019
Sense Biodetection Limited is a molecular diagnostics company based in Abingdon, United Kingdom, established in 2013. The company specializes in creating innovative, user-centered handheld tests aimed at enhancing healthcare decisions and processes, particularly in the areas of infections and oncology. Its flagship product, True Point-of-Care, is designed to provide clinical diagnostic capabilities that facilitate improved treatment and informed decision-making in a decentralized healthcare environment.

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.

Minit

Series A in 2019
Minit j.s.a is a technology company specializing in process mining software that automates the analysis of business processes. Founded in 2013 and based in Bratislava, Slovakia, with additional locations in the Netherlands and Kirkland, Washington, Minit serves clients primarily in the banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors. The company's process intelligence technology aids managers, process owners, analysts, and consultants in making data-driven decisions, leading to efficiency improvements of up to 30%. Minit's solutions include process discovery and mapping, identification of improvement opportunities, and analysis of operational bottlenecks, enabling organizations to enhance performance and reduce inefficiencies. The company has garnered recognition for its innovations, including the BPM Next Innovation Award and accolades from PC Revue. As a spinoff of GRADIENT ECM, Minit aims to make complex processes transparent, offering actionable insights that help businesses optimize productivity and uncover cost-saving opportunities across various industries.

iSTAR Medical

Series C in 2019
iSTAR Medical SA is a Belgian company specializing in the development of innovative ophthalmic implants aimed at treating glaucoma. Founded in 2010 as a spinout of Healionics Corporation, the company has established a strong presence in the market with its flagship product, the STARflo glaucoma implant. This non-degradable, micro-porous drainage system reduces intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma by enhancing the eye's natural uveoscleral outflow. iSTAR Medical also offers additional products, including STARflo PLUS and STARflo MINI, which provide surgical therapies for glaucoma. The implants are designed to integrate with surrounding tissue, exhibiting anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory properties, thereby minimizing complications and the need for medication. The company operates from its eco-friendly R&D and manufacturing facility in Belgium and distributes its products across various international markets, including Australia, China, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Turkey. iSTAR Medical has received multiple quality certifications, including ISO 13485 and ISO 9001, and achieved CE Mark approval for its devices.

LexFox

Series A in 2019
LexFox are building a modular ML-based Justice-as-a-Service (JaaS) platform infrastructure to enforce consumer rights at no cost risk.

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.

DeepCode

Seed Round in 2019
DeepCode AG, founded in 2016 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops artificial intelligence software for semantic code analysis. The company’s software automates the programming interface to understand the intent of the code, enabling it to identify critical bugs and vulnerabilities while detecting significant coding issues. This functionality allows developers to enhance software quality without the need for user annotations or specifications. In September 2020, DeepCode AG became a subsidiary of Snyk Ltd., further integrating its innovative solutions into the software development landscape.

Nuri

Series A in 2019
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala GmbH, operates a comprehensive platform that merges traditional banking services with cryptocurrency access. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, Nuri offers customers a secure banking experience through protected accounts while enabling direct investment in digital assets. The platform facilitates international money transfers and payment processing via cryptocurrencies, and users can also benefit from features like debit cards and e-wallet services. With its blockchain technology, Nuri allows customers to earn up to a 4% annual return on Bitcoin investments, positioning itself as a conduit between conventional finance and emerging digital financial technologies. The company has garnered support from various venture capital firms, further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of finance.

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.

KREATIZE

Series A in 2019
KREATIZE helps manufacturing companies with smart purchasing solutions. They believe in the future of the manufacturing industry in Germany and Europe, and want to help businesses in this market achieve more success and agility. KREATIZE digitalizes the way custom parts are ordered and manufactured. Companies receive a complete offer for their request within 120 minutes. With their smart solutions they are proud supporters of the digital and agile world of manufacturing, and plan to support as many businesses as possible.

MyDataModels

Seed Round in 2019
MyDataModels SAS, founded in 2018 and based in Valbonne, France, specializes in developing TADA, a mathematical platform that creates predictive models from small datasets. TADA offers capabilities in binary classification, regression, and multi-class classification, functioning in both cloud and desktop environments. The platform is designed for data and domain experts, enabling users to leverage machine learning technology to extract valuable insights from their data. It is particularly useful in sectors where data is limited and data scientists are not readily available, such as manufacturing, medical research, supply chain, and production. By providing an accessible and cost-effective solution, MyDataModels empowers professionals to optimize processes and make informed predictions.

CrossEngage

Series A in 2019
CrossEngage GmbH is a Customer Data and Engagement Platform based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2015, the company offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution that enables marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels, such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. The platform provides comprehensive user profiles and allows for user segmentation based on sociodemographic information and historical purchase data. By integrating seamlessly with existing marketing infrastructures, CrossEngage helps businesses enhance customer engagement and loyalty through personalized and coordinated communication. The company's solutions address the challenges posed by uncoordinated marketing activities, thereby improving the overall customer experience and aligning with the priorities of digital marketers in Germany.

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.
Atlantic Therapeutics is a medical technology company that develops pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation products. The company's devices focus on the treatment of all types of incontinence, sexual health dysfunctions, and other associated disorders by strengthening muscles and modulating nerves of the pelvic floor, enabling bladder patients to treat their conditions associated with pelvic floor weakness. Its products are backed by strong clinical evidence and subjected to controlled trials. It was established in Galway, Galway in 2013.

Minit

Venture Round in 2018
Minit j.s.a is a technology company specializing in process mining software that automates the analysis of business processes. Founded in 2013 and based in Bratislava, Slovakia, with additional locations in the Netherlands and Kirkland, Washington, Minit serves clients primarily in the banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors. The company's process intelligence technology aids managers, process owners, analysts, and consultants in making data-driven decisions, leading to efficiency improvements of up to 30%. Minit's solutions include process discovery and mapping, identification of improvement opportunities, and analysis of operational bottlenecks, enabling organizations to enhance performance and reduce inefficiencies. The company has garnered recognition for its innovations, including the BPM Next Innovation Award and accolades from PC Revue. As a spinoff of GRADIENT ECM, Minit aims to make complex processes transparent, offering actionable insights that help businesses optimize productivity and uncover cost-saving opportunities across various industries.

Movinga

Series E in 2018
Movinga GmbH operates an online platform for relocation and moving bookings. The product can be used to find and book movers from number of listed companies according to their need at a particular period of time. Additionally the product can be used by logistic service providers in order to list them. Movinga GmbH was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

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.

Lexoo

Series A in 2018
Lexoo Limited operates an online platform that connects businesses with specialized commercial lawyers in the United Kingdom, allowing users to obtain and compare quotes for various legal services. These services include drafting terms and conditions for websites, creating shareholders agreements, handling commercial leases, and assisting with visa applications, among others. The platform features a marketplace where businesses and in-house legal teams can access pre-screened and vetted lawyers, who are typically former big firm attorneys working on a lower overhead basis. Lexoo's model encourages competition among lawyers, providing clients with multiple options and transparency in hiring legal services. Founded in 2014 and based in London, Lexoo aims to simplify the legal process by offering a more cost-effective and efficient solution for businesses seeking legal assistance.

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.

Vivense

Series D in 2018
Vivense is an online retail company based in Turkey that specializes in furniture products. The platform connects customers directly with furniture manufacturers, providing a diverse selection of items, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and dining furniture. By facilitating online orders, Vivense enhances the shopping experience for consumers, and it offers free delivery on select products, making it convenient for customers to receive their purchases.

Nuri

Venture Round in 2018
Nuri, formerly known as Bitwala GmbH, operates a comprehensive platform that merges traditional banking services with cryptocurrency access. Founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, Nuri offers customers a secure banking experience through protected accounts while enabling direct investment in digital assets. The platform facilitates international money transfers and payment processing via cryptocurrencies, and users can also benefit from features like debit cards and e-wallet services. With its blockchain technology, Nuri allows customers to earn up to a 4% annual return on Bitcoin investments, positioning itself as a conduit between conventional finance and emerging digital financial technologies. The company has garnered support from various venture capital firms, further solidifying its role in the evolving landscape of finance.

Polares Medical

Series A in 2018
Polares Medical S.A. is a medical device company based in Ecublens, Switzerland, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for patients suffering from mitral valve regurgitation. Its flagship product features a unique trans-catheter mitral valve system that facilitates the replacement of the posterior leaflet with a prosthetic leaflet. This design enables physicians to perform hemi-replacements of the mitral valve, improving coaptation with the native anterior leaflet and offering a less invasive treatment option for patients.

Allthings

Series A in 2018
Allthings Technologies AG develops a mobile application for communication between real estate owners, service providers, and tenants. The company has developed micro-apps to access the Allthings platform using Application Programming Interfaces (API) to pull information about the apartment and other connected objects inside of it. It serves real estate asset managers, developers, and property managers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Basel, Switzerland. Allthings Technologies AG has additional offices in Berlin and Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

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.

UiPath

Series B in 2018
UiPath Inc. specializes in developing robotic process automation (RPA) software for enterprises, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through intelligent process automation. The UiPath platform enables organizations to discover automation opportunities, build and manage automations at scale, and optimize processes using artificial intelligence. Its offerings include tools such as UiPath Studio for designing automation processes, UiPath Orchestrator for managing enterprise tasks, and various robots for executing these processes across multiple applications. UiPath serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, and manufacturing, by automating tasks such as claims processing, employee onboarding, and customer service. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in several global locations, including London, Bucharest, and Tokyo.

Miracor Medical

Series D in 2018
Miracor Medical is a medical device company that specializes in developing solutions for severe cardiac diseases. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Awans, Belgium, the company focuses on the PiCSO Impulse System, a pressure-controlled intermittent coronary sinus occlusion device. This system is designed to assist cardiac surgeons in treating patients with myocardial infarction, particularly those undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. By improving microvascular perfusion through the coronary sinus, the PiCSO Impulse System aims to reduce infarct size and enhance cardiac function, potentially lowering the risk of heart failure following acute myocardial infarction.

CrossEngage

Venture Round in 2017
CrossEngage GmbH is a Customer Data and Engagement Platform based in Berlin, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2015, the company offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution that enables marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels, such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. The platform provides comprehensive user profiles and allows for user segmentation based on sociodemographic information and historical purchase data. By integrating seamlessly with existing marketing infrastructures, CrossEngage helps businesses enhance customer engagement and loyalty through personalized and coordinated communication. The company's solutions address the challenges posed by uncoordinated marketing activities, thereby improving the overall customer experience and aligning with the priorities of digital marketers in Germany.

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 operates an online platform for relocation and moving bookings. The product can be used to find and book movers from number of listed companies according to their need at a particular period of time. Additionally the product can be used by logistic service providers in order to list them. Movinga GmbH was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Enevo

Series C in 2017
Enevo Oy develops the Enevo, an analytic software that collects and analyzes data points to measure waste and recycling generation. It provides a waste management analytics solution that uses ultrasonic sonar technology to detect fill levels for commercial clients, haulers, and cities. The company offers insights to clients handling waste contracts to streamline their waste management operations. It serves customers through resellers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, and other countries in Europe. Enevo Oy was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland with additional offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.

Vivense

Series C in 2017
Vivense is an online retail company based in Turkey that specializes in furniture products. The platform connects customers directly with furniture manufacturers, providing a diverse selection of items, including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, and dining furniture. By facilitating online orders, Vivense enhances the shopping experience for consumers, and it offers free delivery on select products, making it convenient for customers to receive their purchases.

Videdressing

Series C in 2017
Videdressing SAS is an online marketplace based in Paris, France, that facilitates the buying and selling of fashion and luxury items. Founded in 2009, the platform allows users to trade a wide range of products, including clothing, shoes, bags, accessories, jewelry, watches, and beauty items for men, women, and children. With over 1.5 million users, Videdressing promotes sustainable fashion by giving pre-loved items a second chance, enabling sellers to earn significant revenue while providing buyers with substantial savings compared to retail prices. As of November 2018, Videdressing operates as a subsidiary of LBC France SAS.

Alesi Surgical

Venture Round in 2017
Alesi Surgical Ltd. specializes in developing and commercializing laparoscopic surgical smoke handling systems aimed at enhancing the safety and outcomes of surgical procedures. Founded in 2009 as a spin-out from the Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy, the company has a strong connection to experienced surgeons and trainers, enabling it to identify and address challenges in surgical techniques. Alesi Surgical distributes its products to hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia. Established in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company was previously known as Asalus Medical Instruments Limited and has been operational since 2007.

UiPath

Series A in 2017
UiPath Inc. specializes in developing robotic process automation (RPA) software for enterprises, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through intelligent process automation. The UiPath platform enables organizations to discover automation opportunities, build and manage automations at scale, and optimize processes using artificial intelligence. Its offerings include tools such as UiPath Studio for designing automation processes, UiPath Orchestrator for managing enterprise tasks, and various robots for executing these processes across multiple applications. UiPath serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, and manufacturing, by automating tasks such as claims processing, employee onboarding, and customer service. Founded in 2005, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in several global locations, including London, Bucharest, and Tokyo.