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Workist is a Berlin-based company established in 2019 that specializes in business process automation through the use of AI-powered robots, referred to as AI Workers. The platform is designed to streamline document-heavy administrative tasks by automating the processing of incoming purchase orders, effectively eliminating the need for manual data entry. Workist's technology facilitates seamless integration and automated data exchange among business customers, distributors, and suppliers, enabling medium-sized companies to enhance their decision-making processes. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Workist aims to free employees from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on more creative and meaningful work.

Aiven, established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on major cloud platforms for global businesses. Its portfolio includes managed services for PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, catering to diverse data infrastructure needs. With offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven empowers clients to drive business results from open-source technologies, simplifying data management and enabling them to focus on core application development.

OneFootball GmbH is a digital platform dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of football for fans worldwide. Founded in 2008 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company offers an app that connects football enthusiasts to live scores, news, video highlights, and statistical information across over 100 international leagues and competitions. The platform not only caters to individual fans, allowing them to follow their favorite teams and engage through social media, but also serves as a valuable resource for advertisers, content providers, and partners in ticketing and betting. Through its extensive features, OneFootball enhances the experience of football fans by providing real-time updates and opportunities for engagement, making it an essential tool for those passionate about the sport.

Deed is a social impact platform that facilitates employee donations to charities and encourages volunteering with meaningful causes. The platform is utilized by HR and social impact teams at various organizations to enhance employee engagement and retention. Deed enables users to discover local volunteering opportunities aligned with their interests, such as environmental initiatives, youth development, and animal care. It also assists companies in tracking their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and effectively communicating their impact to employees and customers. Founded by Deevee Kashi, Steven Liu, and Aske Ertmann, Deed operates offices in Brooklyn, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco.

Hive stores and ships products for small and medium-sized online merchants the next day. The company's multichannel integrations, D2C and B2B orders, custom packaging, and smooth return handling will help to optimize the operations. It integrates with over fifteen delivery carriers and inventory is automatically distributed between five fulfillment centers to save money and time. Hive was founded in 2020 and is based in Berlin Germany.

Hive stores and ships products for small and medium-sized online merchants the next day. The company's multichannel integrations, D2C and B2B orders, custom packaging, and smooth return handling will help to optimize the operations. It integrates with over fifteen delivery carriers and inventory is automatically distributed between five fulfillment centers to save money and time. Hive was founded in 2020 and is based in Berlin Germany.

Aiven, established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on major cloud platforms for global businesses. Its portfolio includes managed services for PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, catering to diverse data infrastructure needs. With offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven empowers clients to drive business results from open-source technologies, simplifying data management and enabling them to focus on core application development.

N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in cross-channel marketing solutions, founded in 2015. It offers a customer data and engagement platform that integrates with various data sources and marketing channels, allowing digital marketers to efficiently manage their campaigns across email, real-time advertising, onsite interactions, and push notifications. The platform provides comprehensive user profiles and advanced segmentation options based on sociodemographic and purchase history data, enabling personalized and consistent communication with customers. CrossEngage aims to enhance customer engagement and loyalty by addressing the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, thus facilitating a more effective marketing strategy for its clients. The company also has an office in London, further expanding its reach within the European market.

Aiven, established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on major cloud platforms for global businesses. Its portfolio includes managed services for PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, catering to diverse data infrastructure needs. With offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven empowers clients to drive business results from open-source technologies, simplifying data management and enabling them to focus on core application development.

CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform that facilitates digital credit mediation and financing across Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company collaborates with partner banks to provide cross-border credit mediation. Its platform connects private and institutional investors from low-interest rate countries with borrowers in high-interest rate regions, enabling efficient loan transactions. CrossLend offers a variety of financial products, including consumer loans, development loans, mortgages, and SME loans. The company also focuses on digital infrastructure and standardization, allowing for the securitization of loans into bonds for investment, thereby providing attractive risk-return profiles for investors and favorable interest rates for borrowers.

LexFox GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform focused on providing justice-as-a-service (JAAS) to enforce consumer rights. Founded in 2016, the company offers several products aimed at assisting consumers in various areas. Notable services include www.wenigermiete.de, which aids users in renting flats in Germany; www.weniger-internetkosten.de, which addresses digital subscriber line (DSL) services; and www.mehrabfindung.de, which connects users with contract lawyers. LexFox aims to develop a modular, machine learning-based platform infrastructure that delivers these services without financial risk to consumers.

Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.

N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Aiven, established in 2016 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in hosting and managing open-source database and messaging systems on major cloud platforms for global businesses. Its portfolio includes managed services for PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and Cassandra, catering to diverse data infrastructure needs. With offices in Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Boston, Aiven empowers clients to drive business results from open-source technologies, simplifying data management and enabling them to focus on core application development.

CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in cross-channel marketing solutions, founded in 2015. It offers a customer data and engagement platform that integrates with various data sources and marketing channels, allowing digital marketers to efficiently manage their campaigns across email, real-time advertising, onsite interactions, and push notifications. The platform provides comprehensive user profiles and advanced segmentation options based on sociodemographic and purchase history data, enabling personalized and consistent communication with customers. CrossEngage aims to enhance customer engagement and loyalty by addressing the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, thus facilitating a more effective marketing strategy for its clients. The company also has an office in London, further expanding its reach within the European market.

N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Movinga GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform that facilitates digital credit mediation and financing across Europe. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company collaborates with partner banks to provide cross-border credit mediation. Its platform connects private and institutional investors from low-interest rate countries with borrowers in high-interest rate regions, enabling efficient loan transactions. CrossLend offers a variety of financial products, including consumer loans, development loans, mortgages, and SME loans. The company also focuses on digital infrastructure and standardization, allowing for the securitization of loans into bonds for investment, thereby providing attractive risk-return profiles for investors and favorable interest rates for borrowers.

Allthings is a company that facilitates digital communication and interaction among property users, owners, and property managers. Founded in 2013, it offers a tenant management platform that consolidates various digital services related to life and work in buildings into a single application. This integration enhances communication and operational efficiency while also providing access to third-party services, creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem for real estate stakeholders. By streamlining these interactions, Allthings aims to reduce operational costs and enhance property value. The company operates offices in Basel, Berlin, and Freiburg i. Breisgau.

N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in cross-channel marketing solutions, founded in 2015. It offers a customer data and engagement platform that integrates with various data sources and marketing channels, allowing digital marketers to efficiently manage their campaigns across email, real-time advertising, onsite interactions, and push notifications. The platform provides comprehensive user profiles and advanced segmentation options based on sociodemographic and purchase history data, enabling personalized and consistent communication with customers. CrossEngage aims to enhance customer engagement and loyalty by addressing the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, thus facilitating a more effective marketing strategy for its clients. The company also has an office in London, further expanding its reach within the European market.

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 GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

Movinga GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Heilemann Ventures, established in 2011, is a Berlin-based venture capital firm focusing on seed-stage investments in the digital sector. The firm, founded by Fabian and Ferry Heilemann following their exit from DailyDeal to Google, has made 20 investments to date. Heilemann Ventures' team, comprising six members with diverse entrepreneurial backgrounds, offers operational expertise in areas such as company building, strategy, sales, marketing, finance, and M&A. The firm primarily invests in the DACH region but also considers opportunities across Europe and the US East Coast. Its investment size typically ranges from low to middle six-digit EUR in seed-stage rounds, with a focus on SaaS, marketplaces, FinTech, AdTech, consumer health, logistics, and IoT sectors.

Movinga GmbH is a Berlin-based logistics technology company that offers an online platform for relocation and moving services. Established in 2015, it enables customers to find and book movers from a variety of listed logistics service providers, catering to both private individuals and businesses. Movinga focuses on delivering a transparent and user-friendly booking process, providing comprehensive advice from personal relocation advisors, as well as ensuring loading, transport, and transport insurance through dedicated removal teams. The company's vertically integrated approach aims to optimize the moving process for users while supporting medium-sized moving companies by allowing them to list their services on the platform.

N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

RhodeCode is an enterprise source code management platform that facilitates code management and collaboration for software development teams worldwide. It supports Mercurial, Git, and Subversion repositories, providing features such as unified user control, permissions, code reviews, and seamless tool integration. The RhodeCode Community Edition is a free and open-source version that offers repository management and code collaboration tools, while the Enterprise Edition is designed to meet the specific needs of larger organizations, including features like enterprise authentication, security enhancements, and integration with existing enterprise tools. Founded in 2010 by Marcin Kuzminski, RhodeCode has established a stable user base and is utilized by major companies globally. The company operates offices in Berlin and Silicon Valley, reflecting a diverse, multicultural team.

N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.

Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.

Wunderlist is a cloud-based task management application. 6Wunderkinder is a young and innovative software startup that was founded by six friends in Berlin, Germany, on 30 August 2010. 6Wunderkinder designs and develops a cloud-based, cross platform productivity application called, which was first launched in November 2010. Today, Wunderlist is one of the most popular productivity applications and is used by millions of people around the world.

Versus is an online comparison platform that provides over 45 million natural language text comparisons across various categories, including smartphones, tablets, cameras, cities, and universities, in 18 languages. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, the company aims to serve as a comprehensive information source for objective comparisons, assisting users in making informed purchasing decisions. The platform presents critical specifications, features, and facts in a clear format, enhancing the decision-making process for consumers. Versus has experienced significant growth, with an average monthly traffic increase of 35%, currently attracting around 3 million unique visitors each month. The company has secured $3.8 million in funding from various investors and operates with a team of 30 employees, led by CEO Ramin G. Far.

OneFootball GmbH is a digital platform dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of football for fans worldwide. Founded in 2008 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company offers an app that connects football enthusiasts to live scores, news, video highlights, and statistical information across over 100 international leagues and competitions. The platform not only caters to individual fans, allowing them to follow their favorite teams and engage through social media, but also serves as a valuable resource for advertisers, content providers, and partners in ticketing and betting. Through its extensive features, OneFootball enhances the experience of football fans by providing real-time updates and opportunities for engagement, making it an essential tool for those passionate about the sport.

Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.

Moped is a messaging application designed to facilitate communication for users across desktops and mobile devices. It offers integration with various web services, including Dropbox, Foursquare, Chrome, IFTTT, Twitter, and Facebook. The platform is particularly beneficial for small businesses, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively. Launched in Berlin, Germany, Moped was acquired by 6Wunderkinder in December 2013.

Azeti GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software solutions that enable industrial companies to optimize their data management and infrastructure. Founded in 2006 and operating as a subsidiary of Aurubis AG since July 2020, Azeti provides a range of M2M solutions, including the SONARPLEX product line, which supports logistics companies in monitoring vehicle conditions, fuel consumption, and driver activities in real-time. The company also offers SonarWise for connecting remote cell sites to network operations, SONARMANAGER as a centralized application for managing appliances, and the azeti Lab app for mobile access. Its Social Sensor Cloud facilitates interaction among sensors and actuators, while the platform supports applications in telecommunications, data centers, and transportation. By delivering tailored solutions and fostering long-term customer relationships, Azeti has successfully implemented numerous projects across diverse industries, focusing on condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and performance analysis.

Crowdpark is pioneering social casino games on multiple platforms including the web, on Facebook, and mobile. Crowdpark has a prominent position in the social casino market, with two unique games – Pet Vegas and Golden Empire Casino. Pet Vegas combines the cutest animal characters with the excitement of slot machines, allowing you to compete against friends, level up, and win big. Golden Empire Casino will be the most prestigious and advanced casino on Facebook. Combining the popular casino classics with the best in modern slots and games technology, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Golden Empire Casino. Crowdpark is based in Berlin, Germany, Europe’s gaming and technology hub. Former VC-backed by Earlybird and Target Partners we are now part of one of the biggest European casino groups.

Crowdpark is pioneering social casino games on multiple platforms including the web, on Facebook, and mobile. Crowdpark has a prominent position in the social casino market, with two unique games – Pet Vegas and Golden Empire Casino. Pet Vegas combines the cutest animal characters with the excitement of slot machines, allowing you to compete against friends, level up, and win big. Golden Empire Casino will be the most prestigious and advanced casino on Facebook. Combining the popular casino classics with the best in modern slots and games technology, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Golden Empire Casino. Crowdpark is based in Berlin, Germany, Europe’s gaming and technology hub. Former VC-backed by Earlybird and Target Partners we are now part of one of the biggest European casino groups.

Azeti GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) software solutions that enable industrial companies to optimize their data management and infrastructure. Founded in 2006 and operating as a subsidiary of Aurubis AG since July 2020, Azeti provides a range of M2M solutions, including the SONARPLEX product line, which supports logistics companies in monitoring vehicle conditions, fuel consumption, and driver activities in real-time. The company also offers SonarWise for connecting remote cell sites to network operations, SONARMANAGER as a centralized application for managing appliances, and the azeti Lab app for mobile access. Its Social Sensor Cloud facilitates interaction among sensors and actuators, while the platform supports applications in telecommunications, data centers, and transportation. By delivering tailored solutions and fostering long-term customer relationships, Azeti has successfully implemented numerous projects across diverse industries, focusing on condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and performance analysis.

MergeOptics GmbH, founded in Germany in September 2000, specializes in the development and manufacture of integrated fiber optic components and subsystems for the high-speed data transfer market. The company focuses on creating compact modules by integrating optical components such as lasers, modulators, and photodiodes with high-frequency electrical circuits, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard optical and electrical interfaces. MergeOptics aims to deliver world-class optical products that excel in both integration and performance. The company collaborates with several leading German universities and research institutions, including the Heinrich-Hertz-Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, to advance its technology and product offerings.

Lumics GmbH, founded in 2000 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of semiconductor diode lasers and laser modules. The company's product offerings include singlemode and multimode diode lasers, laser modules, and systems, with wavelengths ranging from 750 nm to 1960 nm. These products are utilized in a variety of applications such as medical and life sciences, material processing, analytics, sensing, metrology, telecommunications, and security. Lumics also provides accessories, drivers, and compact fiber-coupled devices, supporting optical communication networks and industrial laser applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scansonic Ipt GmbH.

MergeOptics GmbH, founded in Germany in September 2000, specializes in the development and manufacture of integrated fiber optic components and subsystems for the high-speed data transfer market. The company focuses on creating compact modules by integrating optical components such as lasers, modulators, and photodiodes with high-frequency electrical circuits, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard optical and electrical interfaces. MergeOptics aims to deliver world-class optical products that excel in both integration and performance. The company collaborates with several leading German universities and research institutions, including the Heinrich-Hertz-Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, to advance its technology and product offerings.

Lumics GmbH, founded in 2000 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of semiconductor diode lasers and laser modules. The company's product offerings include singlemode and multimode diode lasers, laser modules, and systems, with wavelengths ranging from 750 nm to 1960 nm. These products are utilized in a variety of applications such as medical and life sciences, material processing, analytics, sensing, metrology, telecommunications, and security. Lumics also provides accessories, drivers, and compact fiber-coupled devices, supporting optical communication networks and industrial laser applications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Scansonic Ipt GmbH.