Kynda develops and supplies low‑cost, plug‑and‑play bioreactors, starter cultures, and operational support that enable food and pet‑food companies to produce mycelium‑based proteins in-house. By providing an accessible proprietary biotechnology system, Kynda allows manufacturers of consumer packaged goods, agri‑food products, and biotech firms to create vegan meat alternatives without the need for expensive fermentation infrastructure. The company’s focus on affordable, automated fermentation solutions positions it as a key enabler in the growing market for sustainable protein production.
Valuedesk
Series A in 2024
Valuedesk provides a company-wide solution for recording, analyzing, and implementing improvements and savings. Its platform enables transparency and communication for teamwork and is complemented by workshops, targeted methodological training, and seminars. The solution is used across industries such as automotive suppliers, biotechnology, energy and environment, food, furniture, construction, chemicals and raw materials, information technology, transport and logistics, telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, machine and plant construction, and textiles. Founded in 2017 and based in Bielefeld, Germany, Valuedesk specializes in structured savings and operations efficiency management, applying systematic approaches to identify improvement opportunities, develop implementation concepts, and support clients with consulting and process management software to achieve long-term profitability.
Marcley
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Marcley empowers multi-family building owners to generate green energy from their rooftops at no financial cost or effort. Its innovative platform provides tenants with cheaper electricity while contributing to environmental sustainability.
CareLoop
Seed Round in 2023
CareLoop is an HR tech and edutech startup that provides a technology solution for hospitals and care facilities to address the shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. The company has developed an online recruiting platform that connects qualified and prescreened nurses with healthcare and nursing service companies actively seeking to fill positions. This platform streamlines the recruitment process by allowing companies to approach candidates directly, facilitating the integration and training of healthcare professionals within various care settings. CareLoop aims to enhance the efficiency of the hiring process in the healthcare sector while ensuring that facilities can effectively meet their staffing needs.
Coapp is a developer of a digital community platform tailored for B2B companies, facilitating the creation of social customer networks. The platform unifies users and resources under a single brand, allowing businesses to manage their communities effectively. Coapp's white-label software features customizable tools that enable networks, businesses, and coworking spaces to optimize their community interactions. By fostering connections among users and resources, Coapp helps organizations build peer networks, gain valuable customer insights, and explore opportunities for monetization through new subscriptions and services.
PLAYSPORTS
Seed Round in 2020
PLAYSPORTS enables everyone to play their favourite sport regardless of time and place. It is a mobile app for recreational athletes in individual and team sports. It helps in after school, becker and graf on TV, watching the pack in the clubhouse in the evening
Gridscale
Series A in 2019
Gridscale GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Bedburg, Germany, specializes in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud server solutions for both B2B and B2C customers. The company provides a highly automated platform that allows developers to manage cloud servers effectively, tailoring infrastructure resources to meet specific requirements. Its offerings include various IaaS components such as virtual cloud servers, storage, and network resources, as well as complementary Platform as a Service (PaaS) components like load balancers and firewalls. Gridscale’s architecture is designed to integrate seamlessly into corporate and system processes, enabling clients to focus on their core competencies while managing the complexities of cloud infrastructure. By prioritizing ease of use and reliability, Gridscale positions itself as a forward-thinking player in the evolving landscape of cloud computing.
Wingfield
Seed Round in 2018
Wingfield GmbH is a Hanover, Germany-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing smart court technology for tennis. The company offers a system that integrates hardware and artificial intelligence to transform any tennis court into a smart court. This innovative technology tracks scores, analyzes strokes, and provides personalized feedback to players immediately after matches or practice sessions. By making advanced game analytics accessible at a fraction of the cost of professional systems, Wingfield enables players and coaches to enhance training and review performance effectively, thereby elevating the overall tennis experience for amateurs.
Strivecast
Seed Round in 2018
StriveCast is a prominent technology provider specializing in eCDN solutions, headquartered in Germany. The company offers a WebRTC-based P2P mesh network that addresses network congestion during live events, serving large enterprises such as Swisscom, Siemens, Gazprom, and NEP Group. StriveCast's innovative technology allows organizations to enhance their video delivery capabilities by connecting over 150,000 users daily and achieving substantial cost savings of up to 95% in CDN traffic through its unique server-side-managed peer-to-peer network. Additionally, StriveCast develops video broadcasting software that enables the creation of robust and scalable video delivery architectures, providing both JavaScript snippets for web environments and native libraries for various operating systems and applications. This focus on cutting-edge technology allows users to reduce costs while improving video quality.
Stream Time
Seed Round in 2018
Stream Time is scheduling and discovery application for all live streaming platforms.
Penseo is a company that simplifies, digitizes, and streamlines occupational pension plans for small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognizing the complexity of traditional pension schemes, which often leave only a quarter of insured individuals fully understanding their benefits, Penseo offers a comprehensive digital platform. This platform allows businesses to efficiently manage their entire pension processes, including the ability to sign new contracts and oversee existing ones. By providing a user-friendly interface, Penseo aims to alleviate the frustrations companies typically face with occupational pensions, enhancing overall comprehension and management efficiency.
StudyHelp
Seed Round in 2018
StudyHelp is an educational company that provides a comprehensive Multi-Channel-Learning system designed to assist students in their exam preparation. By integrating various resources such as e-learning platforms, explanatory videos, books, and offline courses, StudyHelp creates a seamless bridge between online and offline learning. This approach enables students to access intensive courses, tailored learning materials, and crash courses, ensuring that they receive the support necessary to succeed in their examinations. The platform is designed to be effective and affordable, catering to the individual needs of each learner and facilitating a more personalized educational experience.
Trendiamo
Seed Round in 2018
Trendiamo offers a customizable plug‑in that personalizes and humanizes e‑commerce, enabling brands to integrate sellers and promoters directly into their websites. The solution guides customers through the supply chain, providing a level of interaction comparable to high‑end physical stores. Developed by a dedicated tech team, it is adaptable to brands of all sizes and types, elevating online shopping experiences.
uptain GmbH is a Hamburg-based company that specializes in developing automated solutions aimed at recovering lost customers for online retailers. Founded in 2016, uptain offers a marketing technology platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance customer retention. Its key products include uptain-Mails, which automatically segments lost customers based on reasons for order cancellations and optimizes email communication tailored to individual customer profiles. Additionally, uptain-Activation provides automated and personalized dialog windows to support customers during their purchasing process, thereby reducing cart abandonment. Through these innovative solutions, uptain helps businesses improve sales and retain customers by ensuring that potential buyers complete their transactions.
123Fahrschule
Seed Round in 2017
123Fahrschule is a digital driving school chain focused on modernizing the traditional driver's license training in Germany. The company specializes in the consolidation and digital expansion of driving education, providing learner drivers with an innovative application software that facilitates administration, e-learning, and individual tracking of learning progress. This software caters to all classes of driver's licenses, enhancing the effectiveness of the training process and making it more accessible for students. Through its digital approach, 123Fahrschule aims to improve the overall experience of obtaining a driver's license in the German market.
Welect is a German advertising technology company founded in 2016 in Düsseldorf. It develops a choice‑driven advertising platform that creates non‑intrusive ad space and enables publishers to monetize traffic that is normally blocked or anonymized. The platform offers targeting for no‑consent, non‑signal, no‑identifier and AdBlock‑blocked traffic, integrates high‑quality video, paywalls and AdBlock‑wall solutions, and allows users to decide whether to view or skip ads. By providing a user‑friendly experience that respects data‑protection regulations, Welect expands reach for advertisers while improving revenue for publishers.
Cruisewatch
Seed Round in 2017
Cruisewatch is an AI‑driven travel technology company that offers an online platform for comparing cruise prices. By leveraging big‑data algorithms and continuous price monitoring, it delivers up‑to‑date deals and helps travelers identify and book cruises that match their preferences.
Gridscale
Seed Round in 2016
Gridscale GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Bedburg, Germany, specializes in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud server solutions for both B2B and B2C customers. The company provides a highly automated platform that allows developers to manage cloud servers effectively, tailoring infrastructure resources to meet specific requirements. Its offerings include various IaaS components such as virtual cloud servers, storage, and network resources, as well as complementary Platform as a Service (PaaS) components like load balancers and firewalls. Gridscale’s architecture is designed to integrate seamlessly into corporate and system processes, enabling clients to focus on their core competencies while managing the complexities of cloud infrastructure. By prioritizing ease of use and reliability, Gridscale positions itself as a forward-thinking player in the evolving landscape of cloud computing.
shipcloud.io
Series A in 2016
shipcloud GmbH offers a cloud-based shipping service tailored for small and medium-sized online vendors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, with an additional office in Wuppertal, the company provides a software-as-a-service platform that integrates directly with various shipping carriers. This connection allows vendors to automate tasks such as printing shipping labels and tracking shipments, streamlining the shipping process. By utilizing an intuitive RESTful API, vendors can easily link their online stores or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to multiple shipping providers. This integration not only enhances efficiency and reduces time and costs but also enables vendors to maintain independence from specific carriers, allowing them to focus more on their core business activities.
Tandem is a peer-to-peer language-learning platform that connects users globally, allowing them to practice and learn over 300 languages through text, audio, and video chat. Founded in 2015 by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Matthias Kleimann, the platform currently serves ten million members who can engage with native speakers and other language learners. Users have the option to book lessons with professional teachers, enhancing their language skills through diverse interactions. Tandem has been recognized by both Apple and Google for its innovative approach to language education. The app is available for free on iOS, Android, and the web, and it is supported by notable European investors.
Quofox GmbH is an EdTech start-up based in Berlin, Germany, founded in June 2015. The company operates an online learning platform, quofox.com, designed to facilitate digital lifelong learning and education. Quofox aims to make knowledge accessible to all users while supporting companies and educational institutions in their digital transformation. The platform integrates knowledge management, focusing on sustainability and central access to curated information. It offers a variety of training programs and high-quality content across different learning formats, enabling individuals and organizations to engage in effective self-development and knowledge sharing. With a dedicated team of 15 employees, Quofox is committed to enhancing the learning experience and providing real added value to its users.
Klinikumplus
Seed Round in 2016
Klinikumplus is a healthcare service provider specializing in a wide range of medical treatments, including cosmetic, eye, and dental services. It offers various advanced eye surgery options, such as laser treatments, lens implantation, and other refractive surgeries. In the field of dentistry, Klinikumplus provides comprehensive care, including dental implants, orthodontics, teeth whitening, and other restorative procedures. Additionally, the company operates a free service portal that connects patients with doctors, facilitating a nationwide search for medical practitioners. This platform allows patients to access information on medical treatments and receive personalized recommendations for specialists, ensuring a straightforward and accessible pathway to quality healthcare.
Grover is an online platform that allows consumers to rent a wide variety of tech products through monthly subscriptions. With a catalog of over 3,000 items, Grover offers access to smartphones, laptops, VR gear, wearables, and smart home appliances. The company's business model emphasizes sustainability by refurbishing and re-circulating returned products, thereby extending their lifespan and minimizing electronic waste. By enabling users to rent instead of purchase, Grover provides an affordable alternative for accessing consumer electronics. The company operates in multiple markets, including the United States, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Spain.
8select
Seed Round in 2015
8select Software GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Regensburg, Germany, specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enhances online retail through personalized product recommendations. By leveraging interaction, transaction, and profile data from shop visitors, 8select's platform automates the delivery of targeted product suggestions, allowing online shops to offer dynamic and highly tailored recommendations. This approach not only aims to boost customer retention but also enhances overall sales and customer satisfaction for online retailers. As an expert in cross-selling, 8select provides a scalable system that enables clients to effectively personalize their offerings, ultimately driving increased revenue.
smapOne
Seed Round in 2015
smapOne AG, founded in 2015 and based in Hanover, Germany, specializes in providing a platform that allows users to create mobile business applications without the need for coding skills. The company focuses on enabling organizations to implement their ideas into functional applications easily, thereby optimizing operational processes. By facilitating digital transformation, smapOne empowers employees to develop their own digital solutions, alleviating the burden on IT professionals and allowing them to focus on more critical tasks. Through its user-friendly platform, smapOne seeks to streamline business operations across various levels of an organization.
Qabel GmbH specializes in developing a software platform aimed at enhancing the security of communication and data exchange on the Internet. Their cryptography platform is designed to integrate encryption into various existing services, including cloud storage, email, and messaging applications. This integration ensures that all digital communications are secure, providing users with a robust solution for protecting their data across different platforms.
NewStore
Seed Round in 2015
NewStore offers an Omnichannel-as-a-Service platform that enables retailers to manage customer selling processes, in-store operations, and real-time inventory. Its mobile-first approach connects consumers, stores, and sales associates via intuitive apps for seamless shopping experiences, including endless aisle browsing, mobile checkout, store fulfillment, and clienteling.
Gridscale
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Gridscale GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Bedburg, Germany, specializes in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud server solutions for both B2B and B2C customers. The company provides a highly automated platform that allows developers to manage cloud servers effectively, tailoring infrastructure resources to meet specific requirements. Its offerings include various IaaS components such as virtual cloud servers, storage, and network resources, as well as complementary Platform as a Service (PaaS) components like load balancers and firewalls. Gridscale’s architecture is designed to integrate seamlessly into corporate and system processes, enabling clients to focus on their core competencies while managing the complexities of cloud infrastructure. By prioritizing ease of use and reliability, Gridscale positions itself as a forward-thinking player in the evolving landscape of cloud computing.
Readfy GmbH is a digital reading platform based in Düsseldorf, Germany, founded in 2013. It enables users to read e-books on tablets and smartphones, offering a wide range of genres including classical literature, crime, science fiction, romance, non-fiction, travel guides, biographies, and more, in multiple languages such as English and Spanish. Readfy positions itself as a social reading experience, allowing users unlimited access to content in a unique and interactive manner. The company's innovative approach aims to transform the publishing industry by providing a comprehensive and engaging platform for readers.
APPVISORY
Series A in 2013
APPVISORY, a product of mediaTest digital, is a cloud-based mobile application management service that focuses on mobile application risk management and productivity. Founded in July 2012 and based in Hanover, Germany, APPVISORY offers a suite of services aimed at enhancing data security and privacy for mobile applications. Notably, it provides the TRUSTED APP seal, which assures users of an app's security and reliability. Additionally, the Application Security Center serves as a comprehensive platform for application management and development. The service delivers transparency and protection through a thorough analysis process, enabling users to safely utilize mobile applications on their smartphones.
CoAdvertise
Seed Round in 2013
CoAdvertise is a provider of a digital advertising platform that assists businesses in managing campaigns and selling inventory across various channels. The company specializes in developing bidding and yield optimization technology tailored for digital advertising. Its platform serves a diverse range of clients, including advertising agencies, managed advertisers, self-service advertisers, self-service publishers, and managed publishers. By leveraging its technology, CoAdvertise enables these clients to effectively achieve their objectives in the competitive landscape of digital advertising.
Rodos BioTarget
Venture Round in 2013
Rodos BioTarget GmbH, established in 2008 and headquartered in Hanover, Germany, is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted drug delivery systems using nanotechnology. The company's flagship product, TargoSphere®, is a patented nanocarrier platform designed to selectively deliver therapeutic agents directly into antigen-presenting cells. This technology has shown promise in various infectious disease models caused by viruses such as HCV and HIV, and bacteria like MRSA. Rodos BioTarget aims to expand its applications to other disorders involving immune response dysregulation, including chronic inflammations, cancers, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.
Implandata Ophthalmic Products
Series A in 2012
Founded in 2010, Implandata specializes in developing innovative medical technologies for glaucoma management. Its flagship product is Eyemate, an implantable micro sensor that continuously measures intraocular pressure, improving glaucoma patient care.
Qnips GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Hannover, Germany, specializes in mobile marketing software aimed at enhancing customer engagement and marketing for food service operators. The company's application allows users to redeem coupons, collect loyalty points, and provide feedback on products and services through their mobile devices. By utilizing QR codes, customers can quickly access rewards or cashback upon payment. Qnips offers tailored software solutions that integrate with various merchandise management and point-of-sale systems, featuring online pre-ordering, mobile payment options, and content management. This modular approach enables clients to improve consumer experiences and increase customer satisfaction while effectively managing loyalty programs.
Protectimmun GmbH
Seed Round in 2011
Protectimmun GmbH is a biopharmaceutical company based in Bochum, Germany, founded in 2007 by Marion Kauth, Otto Hoist, and Albrecht Bufe. The company focuses on the research and development of pharmaceutical products aimed at preventing and treating allergic and chronic inflammatory diseases. Protectimmun is engaged in developing therapies that include allergy prophylaxis to prevent the onset of allergies, allergy treatments for respiratory conditions, and immunomodulation therapies for chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company advances its products through clinical trials, specifically up to phase I/II, to ensure efficacy and safety in its therapeutic offerings.
TIXEL specializes in high-speed data transfer solutions. Founded in 2009, it offers software products like TIXstream MFT for corporate file transfers and TIXway-as-a-Service for accelerating long-haul FTP transfers over the internet.
Confovis
Seed Round in 2009
Founded in Jena, Germany in 2009, Confovis develops innovative optical technology for non-contact 3D surface scanning. Its patented confocal area scan method enables direct analysis in production environments, optimizing processes and reducing costs. The technology uses structured LED lighting without moving mechanical parts.
Nevigo (Articy)
Private Equity Round in 2009
Nevigo GmbH, based in Bochum, Germany, specializes in developing a multi-platform game engine tailored for video games. The company provides a range of tools and middleware that enhance the creation of story-driven content, allowing developers to craft engaging gaming experiences. Its offerings include advanced compositing methods, a grading system, and a camera system, all aimed at improving the storytelling aspects of games. Through its innovative platform, Nevigo supports game developers in producing high-quality, immersive gameplay.
TriDiCam
Seed Round in 2009
Founded in 2008, TriDiCam develops and markets innovative 3D sensor modules for robots. Its sensors accurately detect the position, size, and shape of objects.
amedo Smart Tracking Solutions GmbH
Seed Round in 2008
Amedo Smart Tracking Solutions GmbH, founded in 2008 and based in Bochum, Germany, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative tracking technologies. The company focuses on laser-based navigation systems designed for CT-guided medical interventions, notably offering the amedo-LNS, a laser-controlled navigation solution. Additionally, Amedo provides advanced wireless positioning technology that utilizes passive RFID tags for precise tracking in three-dimensional space, achieving millimeter-level accuracy. Its products cater to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, resident radiologists, and medical technology firms, enhancing operational efficiency and precision in medical procedures.
studdex
Angel Round in 2008
Studdex is the complete solution for international student recruitment, helping institutions of higher education reach motivated students from all over the world. Studdex’ mission is to bring competent students from every background to universities worldwide.
Through studyadvisor.com, studdex has created an international higher education database with tens of thousands of programs at over 300 higher education institutions around the world. Over 50,000 prospective students have signed up and can search this comprehensive international education database for the college or university of their dreams. They’re assigned personal study advisors to ensure that they are well informed and that their applications are polished, complete, and of high quality.
With services such as application and lead handling, student recruitment and university and college advertising, studdex makes student recruitment simple, streamlined, and professional. Studdex provides two-fold solutions for students looking to study abroad as well as university admission panels and marketing teams. Universities looking for international students can get flooded by leads that go nowhere. To make the student recruitment process better, the services offered by studdex allow colleges and universities to spend more time on students that will be an asset to their university. By reducing the expenditure of resources in pursuit of serious applicants, universities can focus on welcoming bright and competent students from all over the world.
Student recruitment is crucial to the survival of most colleges and universities; studdex strives to empower university admissions with perfect applications and worldwide exposure to a growing network of students eager to study abroad. Join studdex and take the next step towards better and more effective student recruitment.
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mimoOn
Venture Round in 2006
mimoOn GmbH is a pioneer in the development of LTE software for mobile devices and wireless infrastructure, specializing in end-to-end software implementation and system design on Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms. The company offers a range of scalable and modular infrastructure software solutions, including mi!Femto and mi!Pico for small cells, as well as mi!Mobile for terminal devices. Its offerings encompass physical layer and protocol stack development, advanced scheduling, self-organizing network support, and IP development focused on advanced PHY algorithms for multi-core SDR platforms. Additionally, mimoOn provides comprehensive services for porting, optimization, and verification, along with a strategic roadmap to align with future 3GPP releases.
VoiceObjects
Series C in 2006
VoiceObjects AG operates as a phone application server company. Its products include VoiceObjects Server, a phone application server that enables carrier-grade deployment and management of over-the-phone voice, video, text, and mobile Web self-service applications; and VoiceObjects Desktop, a GUI-based application for creating, testing, deploying, and monitoring self-service phone portals. The company also offers professional services, including consulting, training, and technical support services. Its customers include banking and financial services, communication, marketing agencies, industrial, travel and support, healthcare, government, entertainment and info-portals, and management service providers in the United States and internationally. The company has strategic partnerships with Alcatel, aperto move, Avaya, BEA, BusinessObjects, Cirquent GmbH, D+S solutions, EXCELSIS, Hermes SoftLab, Hewlett Packard, NextiraOne, Quinary, Sabio, Telenet GmbH, Unisys, and Voxeo. The company was formerly known as OneBridge AG and changed its name to VoiceObjects AG in July 2002. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. As of December 9, 2008, VoiceObjects AG operates as a subsidiary of Voxeo Corporation.
VoiceObjects
Venture Round in 2005
VoiceObjects AG operates as a phone application server company. Its products include VoiceObjects Server, a phone application server that enables carrier-grade deployment and management of over-the-phone voice, video, text, and mobile Web self-service applications; and VoiceObjects Desktop, a GUI-based application for creating, testing, deploying, and monitoring self-service phone portals. The company also offers professional services, including consulting, training, and technical support services. Its customers include banking and financial services, communication, marketing agencies, industrial, travel and support, healthcare, government, entertainment and info-portals, and management service providers in the United States and internationally. The company has strategic partnerships with Alcatel, aperto move, Avaya, BEA, BusinessObjects, Cirquent GmbH, D+S solutions, EXCELSIS, Hermes SoftLab, Hewlett Packard, NextiraOne, Quinary, Sabio, Telenet GmbH, Unisys, and Voxeo. The company was formerly known as OneBridge AG and changed its name to VoiceObjects AG in July 2002. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. As of December 9, 2008, VoiceObjects AG operates as a subsidiary of Voxeo Corporation.