Earlybird Venture Capital

Earlybird Venture Capital, established in 1997, is a prominent European venture capital firm headquartered in Berlin, Germany. With over EUR 2 billion under management, it invests across all stages of technology companies' development, from early-stage to growth. Earlybird is known for its strategic support and global network, having facilitated eight IPOs and 30 trade sales. Its investment focus spans various sectors, including information technology, SaaS, health tech, fintech, and e-commerce, with a particular emphasis on European and U.S. markets.

Ertunc Alioglu

Finance Director

Mehmet Atici

Partner and Analyst

Akash Bajwa

Principal

Frédéric du Bois-Reymond

Partner

Marie-Thérèse von Buttlar

Investor

Lionel Carnot

Partner

Achim Kampker

Venture Partner

Baturay Kaya

Principal

Sara Kirschhausen

Principal

Christoph Massner

Principal

Rolf Mathies

Co-Founder and Partner

Alexander Müller

Partner

Vincenzo Narciso

Partner

Rabab Nasrallah PhD

Principal

Oguzhan Ozer

Principal

Hossam Y. Radwan

Venture Partner

Stephan Rauscher

Partner

Tim Rehder

Partner

Andre Retterath

Partner

Nina Rinke

Principal

Philipp Semmer

Partner

Cem Sertoglu

Co-Founder and Partner

Heiko Thiel

CFO

Johannes Triebs

Partner

Laura Waldenstrom

Principal

John Yianni

Partner

Past deals in DACH

Terralayr

Venture Round in 2024
Terralayr is a technology company that specializes in energy storage solutions. It develops and manages large-scale battery storage assets, currently operating one and with several more under construction, totaling over 5GW in Germany. The company's core offering is a cloud-based software platform that provides energy flexibility "as-a-service" to various customers, including power producers, grid operators, and large power consumers. This platform optimizes the use of energy storage systems, enhancing grid stability and reliability.

Lilium

Post in 2024
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

AIPERIA

Series A in 2024
AIPERIA is a German-based company that specializes in providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at enhancing sustainability in the fresh food supply chain. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-driven platform that facilitates end-to-end demand planning for suppliers and retailers. This platform allows for integrated and fully automated planning processes, ensuring that food production aligns closely with actual demand. By enabling suppliers to accurately forecast and deliver only the necessary quantities to retailers, AIPERIA contributes to reducing food waste and promoting more sustainable practices in the food retail sector.

Lilium

Post in 2023
Lilium GmbH is an aviation company based in Wessling, Germany, focused on providing an on-demand air taxi service to enhance urban and suburban mobility. Founded in 2015, Lilium has developed the Lilium Jet, a fully-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to facilitate regional travel that is significantly faster than traditional rail or road options while remaining competitively priced. The Lilium Jet, which can accommodate seven passengers, is engineered for high performance with low noise emissions, supporting the company's goal of creating a sustainable and efficient transportation network for people and goods. The company's journey began with the successful first flight of its demonstrator aircraft in 2019, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize air mobility.

Workist

Series A in 2022
Workist is a company that specializes in business process automation through the use of AI-driven robots known as AI Workers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Workist focuses on automating document-heavy administrative tasks, particularly the processing of incoming purchase orders, thereby eliminating the need for manual data entry. Their platform offers a comprehensive suite for data-driven business process analysis and automation, facilitating a seamless integration and automated data exchange among business customers, distributors, and suppliers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Workist aims to enhance operational efficiency, allowing medium-sized companies to transition from manual processes to fully automated operations, ultimately enabling employees to dedicate more time to creative and meaningful tasks.

AIPERIA

Seed Round in 2022
AIPERIA is a German-based company that specializes in providing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at enhancing sustainability in the fresh food supply chain. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-driven platform that facilitates end-to-end demand planning for suppliers and retailers. This platform allows for integrated and fully automated planning processes, ensuring that food production aligns closely with actual demand. By enabling suppliers to accurately forecast and deliver only the necessary quantities to retailers, AIPERIA contributes to reducing food waste and promoting more sustainable practices in the food retail sector.

Aiven

Series D in 2022
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

Series D in 2022
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.

remberg

Series A in 2022
remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, provides a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. The company's platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI systems, and agents throughout the entire lifecycle of assets. It optimizes maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing the complete service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to work order completion. This integrated approach allows organizations to efficiently handle their systems and equipment in a single, cohesive platform.

Marvel Fusion

Series A in 2022
Marvel Fusion is a Munich-based company established in 2019 that specializes in the development of fusion energy technology. The company focuses on creating a laser-based nuclear fusion reactor designed to provide environmentally friendly and safe energy solutions. Its innovative reactor utilizes short pulse, high energy, and electrically efficient lasers, making it suitable for the commercialization of baseload fusion electrical power. By advancing this technology, Marvel Fusion aims to enable consumers to access clean, reliable energy sources, contributing to a sustainable energy future.

MOSTLY AI

Series B in 2022
Mostly AI Solutions MP GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in privacy-preserving generative AI solutions tailored for big data applications. The company develops advanced GPU-powered technology that simulates highly realistic and completely anonymous synthetic customer data, allowing organizations to explore, experiment, and innovate without compromising individual privacy. By generating synthetic populations that retain valuable information from actual data while preventing re-identification, Mostly AI enables businesses to unlock new opportunities for data-driven products and services. This innovative approach not only facilitates faster innovation and reduces risks but also lowers costs associated with data management. In addition to its technological offerings, Mostly AI provides machine learning training courses and programs to further enhance data literacy and capabilities within organizations.

Deed

Series A in 2021
Deed is a social impact platform that facilitates charitable donations and volunteer opportunities for employees, enhancing their engagement and retention. Founded by Deevee Kashi, Steven Liu, and Aske Ertmann, the company provides a SaaS solution utilized by organizations such as Airbnb and Stripe. Deed's platform allows users to discover local volunteering opportunities across various causes, including environmental initiatives, youth development, and animal care. Additionally, it assists companies in tracking their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts and effectively communicating their social impact to employees and customers. With offices in Brooklyn, Berlin, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco, Deed aims to connect people with meaningful causes and foster a culture of giving back within organizations.

Hive

Series A in 2021
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.

SimScale

Series C in 2021
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Obligate

Seed Round in 2021
Obligate, established in 2019 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, operates a financial platform facilitating the issuance of electronic negotiable instruments using distributed ledger technology. The company's core service enables businesses to efficiently raise funds by issuing on-chain bonds and commercial paper, reducing intermediaries and associated costs by up to 80%, while expediting issuance processes from weeks to hours. This regulated DeFi environment ensures maximum data integrity and real-time transactions, empowering corporates, banks, and investors alike to manage liquidity effectively.

Hive

Seed Round in 2021
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

Series C in 2021
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.

Atlantic Therapeutics Limited

Venture Round in 2021
Atlantic Therapeutics Limited is a medical technology company based in Galway, Ireland, with additional offices in London, Paris, and Salem. Established in 2013, the company specializes in the manufacture and distribution of medical devices designed for pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation. Its key products include Innovotherapy, a device aimed at enhancing pelvic floor muscle function, and INNOVO, a wearable device specifically targeting stress urinary incontinence by addressing its underlying causes. Atlantic Therapeutics distributes its products through a network of distributors across Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East. The company operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Medical Research Limited.

N26

Series D in 2021
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.

InstaMotion

Venture Round in 2021
InstaMotion Retail GmbH, established in 2015 and headquartered in Grünwald, Germany, specializes in operating an online platform for buying and selling used cars. The company's platform allows users to view vehicle details, watch test drive videos, order online, and have the car delivered directly to their doorstep, streamlining the process of purchasing used vehicles.

CrossEngage

Venture Round in 2020
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

Series D in 2020
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.

Noscendo

Series A in 2020
Noscendo GmbH is a diagnostics company based in Duisburg, Germany, focused on the development of bioinformatics solutions for identifying and assessing pathogens associated with bloodstream infections. Utilizing Next Generation Sequencing technology, Noscendo's platform offers a hypothesis-free approach to detect a wide range of infection-causing microbes, including bacteria, fungi, DNA viruses, and parasites, from a single standard blood draw. This innovative method eliminates the need for prior cultivation or specific knowledge about the infection's nature, empowering intensive care clinicians to make accurate distinctions between commensals, contamination, and genuine infections. Through its proprietary algorithms, Noscendo enhances the identification process, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes in critical care settings.

MOSTLY AI

Series A in 2020
Mostly AI Solutions MP GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in privacy-preserving generative AI solutions tailored for big data applications. The company develops advanced GPU-powered technology that simulates highly realistic and completely anonymous synthetic customer data, allowing organizations to explore, experiment, and innovate without compromising individual privacy. By generating synthetic populations that retain valuable information from actual data while preventing re-identification, Mostly AI enables businesses to unlock new opportunities for data-driven products and services. This innovative approach not only facilitates faster innovation and reduces risks but also lowers costs associated with data management. In addition to its technological offerings, Mostly AI provides machine learning training courses and programs to further enhance data literacy and capabilities within organizations.

SimScale

Series C in 2020
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Aiven

Series B in 2020
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.

Smava

Series E in 2019
Smava is a prominent credit comparison portal in Germany that facilitates connections between private borrowers and a diverse range of banks and private investors through its online platform. The company specializes in brokering loans, offering customers a variety of options in terms of amounts and interest rates, which allows for tailored loan solutions. In recent years, Smava has experienced significant growth, with its brokered loan volume increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising to about EUR 900 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has successfully brokered over EUR 8 billion in loans, underscoring its role as a key player in the online lending market.

CrossLend

Series B in 2019
CrossLend GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online lending platform specializing in digital credit mediation and financing. The company facilitates cross-border credit mediation by partnering with a bank, enabling investments across Europe through a single platform. CrossLend's platform connects private and institutional investors from low-interest rate countries with borrowers from high-interest rate countries, effectively intermediating loans and securitizing them into bonds for investment. This model allows investors to achieve favorable risk-return profiles while providing borrowers with competitive interest rates. Additionally, CrossLend offers a range of financing options, including consumer loans, development loans, invoices, mortgages, SME loans, and bridging loans, supported by its digital infrastructure and commitment to standardization in the lending process.

LexFox

Series A in 2019
LexFox GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2016 that operates an online platform providing justice-as-a-service (JaaS) to enforce consumer rights. The company offers various products aimed at assisting consumers in different areas, including www.wenigermiete.de, which facilitates 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. With a focus on consumer advocacy and leveraging modular machine learning technology, LexFox aims to deliver affordable solutions that empower individuals in their legal rights. The company was previously known as Mietright GmbH, reflecting its commitment to consumer protection in the housing sector.

Inkitt

Series A in 2019
Inkitt GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online community for writers and readers. It provides a platform for authors to share, review, and promote their stories across various genres, including horror, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and more. Inkitt utilizes a unique data-driven approach to publishing, leveraging crowd wisdom and an algorithm called ReadRank to identify potential bestsellers. The platform allows authors to post their works-in-progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. Inkitt also encompasses interconnected applications, including Galatea, which sells optimized stories chapter by chapter, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. This ecosystem aims to create engaging storytelling experiences across multiple media, with a focus on hyper-personalization through AI to tailor content to individual preferences.

DeepCode

Seed Round in 2019
DeepCode AG is a software company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2016. It specializes in artificial intelligence and semantic code analysis, offering tools that enhance the programming process by automating the analysis of code. Its software determines code intent, identifies critical bugs and vulnerabilities, and uncovers significant coding issues. This functionality allows developers to improve software quality without needing user annotations or specifications. In September 2020, DeepCode AG became a subsidiary of Snyk Ltd., further expanding its reach in the software development industry.

N26

Series D in 2019
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

Series A in 2019
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.

Kreatize

Series A in 2019
Kreatize GmbH, established in 2015 and based in Tübingen, Germany, operates a fully automated digital platform that facilitates the production of industrial components for mechanical engineering markets and their manufacturing partners. The company's core business is connecting clients with suitable manufacturing service providers via its global network, using smart software to determine the optimal process and material for each project. Kreatize streamlines custom part ordering and manufacturing processes, offering complete quotes within 120 minutes, thereby enhancing agility and success in the manufacturing industry.

CrossEngage

Series A in 2019
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

Series D in 2019
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.

Atlantic Therapeutics Limited

Series B in 2019
Atlantic Therapeutics Limited is a medical technology company based in Galway, Ireland, with additional offices in London, Paris, and Salem. Established in 2013, the company specializes in the manufacture and distribution of medical devices designed for pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation. Its key products include Innovotherapy, a device aimed at enhancing pelvic floor muscle function, and INNOVO, a wearable device specifically targeting stress urinary incontinence by addressing its underlying causes. Atlantic Therapeutics distributes its products through a network of distributors across Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East. The company operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Medical Research Limited.

Movinga

Series E in 2018
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.

Mavie Work Deutschland

Seed Round in 2018
Mavie Work Deutschland, through its subsidiary wellabe GmbH, specializes in workplace healthcare by offering on-site health check-up and consulting services aimed at enhancing employee well-being. Founded in 2018 and based in Munich, the company employs a cloud-based platform that integrates modern medical sensors for effective health screenings. Participants undergo initial and follow-up assessments to evaluate the impact of lifestyle changes on their health biomarkers. wellabe provides personalized prevention programs and resources via its app, allowing employees to track their health data and receive tailored guidance. The platform also collaborates with healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and fitness experts to deliver comprehensive support, fostering a proactive approach to health management among employees.

CrossLend

Series B in 2018
CrossLend GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online lending platform specializing in digital credit mediation and financing. The company facilitates cross-border credit mediation by partnering with a bank, enabling investments across Europe through a single platform. CrossLend's platform connects private and institutional investors from low-interest rate countries with borrowers from high-interest rate countries, effectively intermediating loans and securitizing them into bonds for investment. This model allows investors to achieve favorable risk-return profiles while providing borrowers with competitive interest rates. Additionally, CrossLend offers a range of financing options, including consumer loans, development loans, invoices, mortgages, SME loans, and bridging loans, supported by its digital infrastructure and commitment to standardization in the lending process.

Allthings

Series A in 2018
Allthings is a company that facilitates digital communication and interaction among property users, owners, and managers. Founded in 2013, it offers a tenant management platform that streamlines communication and enhances the user experience within real estate. By bundling a variety of digital services related to life and work in buildings into a single application, Allthings helps reduce operational costs while increasing property value. The platform also integrates third-party services, creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem for real estate service providers. With offices located in Basel, Berlin, and Freiburg i. Breisgau, Allthings is positioned to support the evolving needs of the property management sector.

N26

Series C in 2018
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

Venture Round in 2017
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 by sennder

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

Movinga

Series D in 2017
Movinga GmbH is 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.

Atlantic Therapeutics Limited

Series A in 2017
Atlantic Therapeutics Limited is a medical technology company based in Galway, Ireland, with additional offices in London, Paris, and Salem. Established in 2013, the company specializes in the manufacture and distribution of medical devices designed for pelvic floor muscle strengthening and nerve stimulation. Its key products include Innovotherapy, a device aimed at enhancing pelvic floor muscle function, and INNOVO, a wearable device specifically targeting stress urinary incontinence by addressing its underlying causes. Atlantic Therapeutics distributes its products through a network of distributors across Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East. The company operates as a subsidiary of Bio-Medical Research Limited.

SimScale

Venture Round in 2017
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Fraugster

Series A in 2017
Fraugster, established in 2014, is a German-Israeli company specializing in anti-fraud solutions. Headquartered in Leeds, UK, the company designs and builds advanced security systems powered by artificial intelligence and behavioral analytics. Fraugster's platform anticipates and prevents fraudulent attacks in real-time, helping businesses minimize cyber threats and maximize revenues. Additionally, Fraugster Academy offers educational courses to enhance knowledge in fraud prevention and cybersecurity.

Movinga

Series C in 2016
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.

Smava

Series C in 2016
Smava is a prominent credit comparison portal in Germany that facilitates connections between private borrowers and a diverse range of banks and private investors through its online platform. The company specializes in brokering loans, offering customers a variety of options in terms of amounts and interest rates, which allows for tailored loan solutions. In recent years, Smava has experienced significant growth, with its brokered loan volume increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising to about EUR 900 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has successfully brokered over EUR 8 billion in loans, underscoring its role as a key player in the online lending market.

N26

Series B in 2016
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

Acquisition in 2016
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

Series B in 2016
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.

SimScale

Series A in 2015
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Eyetronic Therapie

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

Cashboard

Seed Round in 2015
Cashboard is a pioneering fintech company based in Germany, recognized as Europe's first curated marketplace for retail investment across all asset classes. Unlike other platforms that focus on single products, Cashboard offers tailored investment portfolios that encompass a wide range of traditional options, such as stocks, funds, ETFs, and daily deposits, as well as alternative investments, including peer-to-peer lending and real estate crowdfunding. The platform provides a one-stop solution for retail clients, allowing them to manage all their assets through a single account, free of charge, apart from a success-related performance fee. With partnerships from leading European fintechs and banks, Cashboard currently features over 6,500 investment products on its open technology platform. The company has received several accolades for its innovation and has been recognized as one of the top wealth tech firms in Europe. Cashboard is supported by prominent venture capital firms and has been awarded significant prizes for its contributions to the fintech landscape.

Smava

Series B in 2015
Smava is a prominent credit comparison portal in Germany that facilitates connections between private borrowers and a diverse range of banks and private investors through its online platform. The company specializes in brokering loans, offering customers a variety of options in terms of amounts and interest rates, which allows for tailored loan solutions. In recent years, Smava has experienced significant growth, with its brokered loan volume increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising to about EUR 900 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has successfully brokered over EUR 8 billion in loans, underscoring its role as a key player in the online lending market.

N26

Series A in 2015
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.

NFON

Venture Round in 2015
NFON is a Munich-based provider of cloud-based telecommunications services, specializing in integrated business communication solutions for corporate customers across Europe. The company's primary offering is its outsourced telephone system, known as IP Centrex, which delivers a comprehensive package designed to help businesses of all sizes reduce phone system costs by up to 50%. NFON's services encompass various aspects of business communication, including telephony, video calls, and screen sharing, along with necessary hardware components. The company also focuses on integration, ensuring that its cloud telephony system seamlessly fits into existing customer workflows and business processes. Additionally, NFON offers products aimed at optimizing customer contact, as well as services that prepare companies for cloud transition, enhancing their operational efficiency. With a fully redundant, high-performance computer center and over 100 functions, NFON is positioned as a key player in the telecommunications sector.

SimScale

Seed Round in 2014
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Rhodecode

Series A in 2014
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

Seed Round in 2014
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.

Wunderlist

Series B in 2013
Wunderlist is a cloud-based task management application developed by the Berlin-based startup 6Wunderkinder, founded by six friends in August 2010. Launched in November of the same year, Wunderlist has gained significant popularity as a productivity tool, attracting millions of users globally. The application enables individuals and teams to organize their tasks efficiently, enhancing their ability to manage projects and accomplish goals.

Eyetronic Therapie

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

Versus

Series A in 2013
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

Series A in 2013
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.

Traxpay

Venture Round in 2012
Traxpay AG is a global B2B dynamic payments platform based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2009, Traxpay provides secure and regulatory compliant financial process automation and payment services to corporates, digital marketplaces, and B2B commerce networks. The company's cloud-based platform enables buyers to optimize working capital, liquidity, and cash flow. Traxpay operates with a multi-bank approach and has established partnerships with major financial institutions such as Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank, Nord/LB, LBBW, and KfW IPEX-Bank. Through its Sustainable Supply Chain Finance program, the platform allows users to financially incentivize sustainability within their supply chains.

Moped

Venture Round in 2012
Moped is a messaging application designed to facilitate communication for users on both desktop and mobile devices. Launched in Berlin, Germany, the platform allows users to send messages and integrates seamlessly with various web services, enhancing its functionality. It caters to small businesses by providing tools that streamline communication, making it easier for teams to collaborate. In December 2013, Moped was acquired by 6Wunderkinder, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the messaging space.

NFON

Venture Round in 2012
NFON is a Munich-based provider of cloud-based telecommunications services, specializing in integrated business communication solutions for corporate customers across Europe. The company's primary offering is its outsourced telephone system, known as IP Centrex, which delivers a comprehensive package designed to help businesses of all sizes reduce phone system costs by up to 50%. NFON's services encompass various aspects of business communication, including telephony, video calls, and screen sharing, along with necessary hardware components. The company also focuses on integration, ensuring that its cloud telephony system seamlessly fits into existing customer workflows and business processes. Additionally, NFON offers products aimed at optimizing customer contact, as well as services that prepare companies for cloud transition, enhancing their operational efficiency. With a fully redundant, high-performance computer center and over 100 functions, NFON is positioned as a key player in the telecommunications sector.

Azeti

Series A in 2011
Azeti GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that focus on monitoring and managing technology infrastructures. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including SONARPLEX, which delivers real-time information for logistics companies, allowing for the monitoring of fuel consumption, vehicle condition, and driver activity. Their SonarWise product connects remote cell sites to a company’s network operations center, enabling real-time oversight of technical equipment and energy usage. Additionally, Azeti provides applications such as SONARMANAGER for centralized management and the azeti Lab app for mobile access. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including telecommunications, data centers, and transportation, facilitating applications like condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. With a focus on customer needs and agile project execution, Azeti serves partners, distributors, and system integrators globally. As of July 2020, Azeti operates as a subsidiary of Aurubis AG, enhancing its capabilities in delivering IoT solutions.

Smava

Venture Round in 2011
Smava is a prominent credit comparison portal in Germany that facilitates connections between private borrowers and a diverse range of banks and private investors through its online platform. The company specializes in brokering loans, offering customers a variety of options in terms of amounts and interest rates, which allows for tailored loan solutions. In recent years, Smava has experienced significant growth, with its brokered loan volume increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising to about EUR 900 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has successfully brokered over EUR 8 billion in loans, underscoring its role as a key player in the online lending market.

Crowdpark

Series B in 2011
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.

Carpooling.com

Series B in 2011
Carpooling.com is a leading ride-sharing network in Europe, facilitating the transportation of over one million people each month. Based in Munich, Germany, the company provides a user-friendly platform that enables individuals to find reliable and affordable ride-sharing options through computers, mobile devices, or social media. Users have the flexibility to select their preferred travel companions, determine the level of comfort and space they require, choose meeting points, and set their price. Additionally, Carpooling.com allows for online booking and payment, enhancing convenience and safety for its users. The company collaborates with various transport carriers, including Eurolines and Deutsche Bahn, to offer comprehensive intermodal transport solutions that incorporate bus, rail, and airline tickets.

simfy

Venture Round in 2011
simfy GmbH operates as an online music platform. The company allows to share and store music online, as well as to listen instantly to specific tracks or albums via true on demand streaming. simfy GmbH was founded in 2006 and is based in Cologne, Germany.

NFON

Venture Round in 2010
NFON is a Munich-based provider of cloud-based telecommunications services, specializing in integrated business communication solutions for corporate customers across Europe. The company's primary offering is its outsourced telephone system, known as IP Centrex, which delivers a comprehensive package designed to help businesses of all sizes reduce phone system costs by up to 50%. NFON's services encompass various aspects of business communication, including telephony, video calls, and screen sharing, along with necessary hardware components. The company also focuses on integration, ensuring that its cloud telephony system seamlessly fits into existing customer workflows and business processes. Additionally, NFON offers products aimed at optimizing customer contact, as well as services that prepare companies for cloud transition, enhancing their operational efficiency. With a fully redundant, high-performance computer center and over 100 functions, NFON is positioned as a key player in the telecommunications sector.

Crowdpark

Series A in 2010
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.

simfy

Venture Round in 2010
simfy GmbH operates as an online music platform. The company allows to share and store music online, as well as to listen instantly to specific tracks or albums via true on demand streaming. simfy GmbH was founded in 2006 and is based in Cologne, Germany.

Eyetronic Therapie

Series B in 2010
EBS Technologies GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hennigsdorf, Germany, specializes in developing and commercializing medical devices aimed at treating neurologically induced impairments, particularly visual field loss. The company offers EBS Therapy, a non-invasive optic nerve stimulation treatment that utilizes low-voltage electrical currents to promote neuroregeneration and neuroprotection. This therapy targets conditions resulting from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and glaucoma, among others. With over 15 years of research and clinical experience involving more than 1,200 patients, EBS Technologies has demonstrated through double-blind, randomized studies and clinical observations that its therapy can help partially restore vision in affected individuals. The company received the CE Mark for its stimulation device in 2013 and commenced commercial treatments in 2014. Currently, there are eight EBS Treatment centers operating across Germany, with plans to expand the network further.

simfy

Venture Round in 2009
simfy GmbH operates as an online music platform. The company allows to share and store music online, as well as to listen instantly to specific tracks or albums via true on demand streaming. simfy GmbH was founded in 2006 and is based in Cologne, Germany.

Azeti

Venture Round in 2009
Azeti GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that focus on monitoring and managing technology infrastructures. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including SONARPLEX, which delivers real-time information for logistics companies, allowing for the monitoring of fuel consumption, vehicle condition, and driver activity. Their SonarWise product connects remote cell sites to a company’s network operations center, enabling real-time oversight of technical equipment and energy usage. Additionally, Azeti provides applications such as SONARMANAGER for centralized management and the azeti Lab app for mobile access. Their solutions cater to various sectors, including telecommunications, data centers, and transportation, facilitating applications like condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. With a focus on customer needs and agile project execution, Azeti serves partners, distributors, and system integrators globally. As of July 2020, Azeti operates as a subsidiary of Aurubis AG, enhancing its capabilities in delivering IoT solutions.

Carpooling.com

Seed Round in 2009
Carpooling.com is a leading ride-sharing network in Europe, facilitating the transportation of over one million people each month. Based in Munich, Germany, the company provides a user-friendly platform that enables individuals to find reliable and affordable ride-sharing options through computers, mobile devices, or social media. Users have the flexibility to select their preferred travel companions, determine the level of comfort and space they require, choose meeting points, and set their price. Additionally, Carpooling.com allows for online booking and payment, enhancing convenience and safety for its users. The company collaborates with various transport carriers, including Eurolines and Deutsche Bahn, to offer comprehensive intermodal transport solutions that incorporate bus, rail, and airline tickets.

Conject

Venture Round in 2008
Conject AG is a software and service provider based in Munich, Germany, specializing in construction project and property management for both private and public sector clients. Established in 2000, the company offers a suite of solutions aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency across the real estate and construction industries. Its flagship product, conjectPM, serves as a secure platform for sharing project information and managing essential processes. Other offerings include conjectPC, which aids project controls in timely project delivery; conjectFC, a commercial management tool for budget impact analysis; and conjectMI, which facilitates inspection and defect management. Additionally, conjectAF provides a digital property file for centralized information storage, while conjectDR supports real estate transactions through a virtual data room. The company’s holistic approach, termed Infrastructure Lifecycle Management, integrates all phases of real estate processes, allowing clients to streamline operations without the burden of managing technology. Conject AG maintains a global presence with offices in various cities, supporting a diverse clientele that includes owners, managers, consultants, and contractors.

MergeOptics

Series D in 2008
MergeOptics GmbH, founded in Germany in September 2000, specializes in the development and manufacturing of integrated fiber optic components and subsystems for the high-speed data transfer market. The company produces optical cables and transceivers, focusing on creating compact modules that integrate optical components, such as lasers and photodiodes, with high-frequency electrical circuits. These modules are designed to operate seamlessly with standard optical and electrical interfaces, ensuring high performance and effective integration. MergeOptics collaborates with prominent German universities and research institutions, including the Heinrich-Hertz-Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, to enhance its technological capabilities and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

Clean Mobile

Series A in 2008
Clean Mobile AG, founded in 2006 in Munich, Germany, specializes in the development of electrical drive train technologies for light electric vehicles (LEVs). The company, established by Bernhard Gutmann, Werner Gruber, and Rudi Höbel, has positioned itself as a leader in this innovative sector. With a dedicated team of over 20 skilled employees, Clean Mobile has created a patented electrical drive train system that significantly enhances the performance and efficiency of various LEVs, including cargo vehicles, bicycles, and electric scooters. Their commitment to innovation has made them a key player in the global LEV market.

Smava

Series A in 2007
Smava is a prominent credit comparison portal in Germany that facilitates connections between private borrowers and a diverse range of banks and private investors through its online platform. The company specializes in brokering loans, offering customers a variety of options in terms of amounts and interest rates, which allows for tailored loan solutions. In recent years, Smava has experienced significant growth, with its brokered loan volume increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising to about EUR 900 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has successfully brokered over EUR 8 billion in loans, underscoring its role as a key player in the online lending market.

abaXX Technology

Series D in 2006
abaXX Technology AG, founded in 1999 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in developing and marketing e-business solutions and business process management (BPM) software. The company's offerings include a platform-independent e-business suite that facilitates online dialog functions and processes, enabling businesses to leverage the Internet as a channel for customer engagement and service. abaXX Technology serves clients across various sectors, including financial services, retail, logistics, and governmental industries, providing technology for information management, process optimization, and customization. The company was acquired by Cordys Software B.V. in 2007.

Lumics

Series B in 2005
Lumics GmbH is a specialized manufacturer of semiconductor diode lasers based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2000, the company designs and produces a range of laser products, including singlemode and multimode diode lasers, laser modules, and associated components such as sensors and drivers. Its offerings cover wavelengths from 750 nm to 1960 nm, catering to various applications in medical and life sciences, material processing, telecommunications, and industrial uses. Lumics is recognized for its development of laser devices in standard packages, as well as compact fiber-coupled laser modules with output powers reaching up to 900 W. Operating as a subsidiary of Scansonic Ipt GmbH, Lumics continues to innovate in the field of laser technology.

WILEX

Series C in 2005
WILEX a biopharmaceutical company, develops drugs and diagnostic agents to detect cancer, treat malignant tumours, and prevent metastases. Its product line includes RENCAREX, a phase III substance for the treatment of non-metastatic renal cell cancer; REDECTANE, a phase III substance for the treatment of renal mass; and MESUPRON, a phase II substance for the treatment of pancreatic and breast cancer. The company's products also comprise the MEK inhibitor WX-554, which is under Phase I clinical trial; and the other oncology projects, including PI3K inhibitor WX-037 and three antibody programmes under preclinical development. It has a strategic alliance with UCB Pharma S.A. to develop preclinical oncology portfolio. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

MergeOptics

Series A in 2002
MergeOptics GmbH, founded in Germany in September 2000, specializes in the development and manufacturing of integrated fiber optic components and subsystems for the high-speed data transfer market. The company produces optical cables and transceivers, focusing on creating compact modules that integrate optical components, such as lasers and photodiodes, with high-frequency electrical circuits. These modules are designed to operate seamlessly with standard optical and electrical interfaces, ensuring high performance and effective integration. MergeOptics collaborates with prominent German universities and research institutions, including the Heinrich-Hertz-Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, to enhance its technological capabilities and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.

Lumics

Series A in 2000
Lumics GmbH is a specialized manufacturer of semiconductor diode lasers based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2000, the company designs and produces a range of laser products, including singlemode and multimode diode lasers, laser modules, and associated components such as sensors and drivers. Its offerings cover wavelengths from 750 nm to 1960 nm, catering to various applications in medical and life sciences, material processing, telecommunications, and industrial uses. Lumics is recognized for its development of laser devices in standard packages, as well as compact fiber-coupled laser modules with output powers reaching up to 900 W. Operating as a subsidiary of Scansonic Ipt GmbH, Lumics continues to innovate in the field of laser technology.

Hemoteq

Venture Round in 1999
Hemoteq AG is a specialized developer and manufacturer of customized coatings for medical devices, based in Würselen, Germany. Founded in 1999, the company focuses on innovative solutions such as drug-eluting stent coatings, drug-eluting balloon coatings, and coatings for various catheter types, including balloon catheters and cochlear implants. Hemoteq is recognized as a market leader in drug-coated balloon catheter technology. In addition to its coating products, the company offers a range of services, including process and prototype development, contract manufacturing, and design verification. By serving medical device manufacturers worldwide, Hemoteq AG plays a crucial role in advancing medical technology and improving patient outcomes. As of 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Freudenberg Medical, LLC.

Tipp24

Venture Round in 1999
Tipp24 SE, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the lotteries business in Germany and internationally. The company markets the German class lotteries Norddeutsche Klassenlotterie (NKL) and Suddeutsche Klassenlotterie (SKL). It offers the national 6 out of 49 lottery and related lottery teams, the Christmas lottery, the European lottery, and other Spanish lotteries in Spain; and operates as a broker for various lotteries and other games in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

WILEX

Venture Round in 1999
WILEX a biopharmaceutical company, develops drugs and diagnostic agents to detect cancer, treat malignant tumours, and prevent metastases. Its product line includes RENCAREX, a phase III substance for the treatment of non-metastatic renal cell cancer; REDECTANE, a phase III substance for the treatment of renal mass; and MESUPRON, a phase II substance for the treatment of pancreatic and breast cancer. The company's products also comprise the MEK inhibitor WX-554, which is under Phase I clinical trial; and the other oncology projects, including PI3K inhibitor WX-037 and three antibody programmes under preclinical development. It has a strategic alliance with UCB Pharma S.A. to develop preclinical oncology portfolio. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

remberg

remberg GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, provides a cloud-based Asset-Relationship-Management System designed for manufacturers, service providers, and operators. The company's platform facilitates collaboration among industrial workers, AI systems, and agents throughout the entire lifecycle of assets. It optimizes maintenance processes for industrial machinery by managing the complete service lifecycle, from initial inquiries to work order completion. This integrated approach allows organizations to efficiently handle their systems and equipment in a single, cohesive platform.
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