LSQ is a non-traditional financial institution based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in cash flow management for small and mid-sized enterprises. The company offers innovative solutions such as invoice financing and supply chain finance, allowing businesses to quickly access cash tied up in open invoices. With over 20 years of experience, LSQ has facilitated access to more than $25 billion in funding for thousands of clients across various industries in the United States. By combining human insights with advanced technology, LSQ aims to provide a straightforward and secure funding experience that helps clients optimize their earnings and streamline their working capital needs.
Apheris is a company that specializes in network security for deep learning and privacy, providing solutions for secure data sharing. Its platform allows organizations to collaboratively analyze and derive insights from distributed datasets while ensuring that sensitive information remains protected. By employing artificial intelligence, decentralized computing, federated learning, and cryptographic protocols, Apheris preserves privacy and safeguards data in low or zero-trust environments. This innovative approach enables clients to enhance collaboration and extract value from their data while adhering to stringent privacy and data protection regulations.
1Komma5°
Venture Round in 2024
1KOMMA5 ° offers all owners of electric vehicles free electricity, which they refinance through trading with so-called GHG quotas. 1KOMMA5 ° encourages a self-determined and CO2-neutral lifestyle. It combines craftsmanship and high technology to always deliver the cheapest and cleanest energy whether photovoltaics, energy storage, heat pumps, or electric car charging stations.
Flexible Funding
Acquisition in 2023
Flexible Funding is a financial firm that provides lending and mortgage consulting services for businesses.
Liefergrün
Series A in 2022
Liefergrün is a technology platform striving for the most convenient and sustainable delivery experience in e-commerce.
Brighter AI
Series A in 2022
Brighter AI Technologies GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled software solutions. The company's primary focus is on video anonymization, which protects individual identities in compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR. Their technology anonymizes camera data, including personally identifiable information like faces, allowing companies to use publicly recorded footage for analytics and AI applications while ensuring data privacy. Brighter AI's solutions are used across various sectors, initially starting within the automotive industry. The company has been recognized for its innovative work, being named “Europe’s Hottest AI Startup” by Nvidia and winning "The Spark - The German Digital Award" by Handelsblatt & McKinsey.
CNH Finance
Acquisition in 2022
CNH Finance, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, specializes in asset-based lending solutions tailored for middle-market and lower-middle-market businesses. The firm provides working capital loans of up to $20 million, assisting clients across various industries, including healthcare, retail, business services, and food and beverages. CNH Finance focuses on facilitating business growth, leveraged buyouts, ESOP capital, turnaround financing, and addressing special situations. The firm was acquired by ECapital, further enhancing its capabilities to support businesses seeking financial solutions for expansion and operational needs.
1KOMMA5 ° offers all owners of electric vehicles free electricity, which they refinance through trading with so-called GHG quotas. 1KOMMA5 ° encourages a self-determined and CO2-neutral lifestyle. It combines craftsmanship and high technology to always deliver the cheapest and cleanest energy whether photovoltaics, energy storage, heat pumps, or electric car charging stations.
Advantedge Commercial Finance
Acquisition in 2020
Advantedge Commercial Finance Ltd specializes in providing cash flow solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom. Established in 2001 and based in Wallingford, the company has become one of the leading privately-owned invoice finance firms in the UK. Advantedge offers a range of financing options, including invoice finance, which releases cash tied up in outstanding invoices; invoice discounting, a flexible solution for working capital; selective invoice financing, which allows customers to access funds against specific invoices; and bad debt protection financing. With a commitment to supporting the growth of UK businesses, Advantedge has consistently provided competitive financing solutions and currently supports over £60 million in funding for its clientele.
Prolupin
Venture Round in 2018
Prolupin GmbH is a German company founded in 2010, specializing in the development and production of plant-based food ingredients derived from lupine seeds. Based in Grimmen, Prolupin offers a range of products tailored for various sectors of the food industry, including bakery, meat, pasta, and health foods. The company's portfolio includes lupine ingredients, ice cream products, and protein isolates, emphasizing vegan and gluten-free options. As a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, Prolupin benefits from advanced expertise in lupine fractionation and food technology, reinforced by several patents held by the institute. This positions the company strongly within the growing market for vegetable proteins, catering to the increasing demand for cholesterol and lactose-free alternatives.