Knoetic, a startup "built with Chief People Officers, for Chief People Officers," announced an $18M Series A round of funding led by Accel. Over 100 angel investors also participated in the round, including New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant, and executives from Box, Figma, Johnson & Johnson, LinkedIn, Scale, Pinterest, Calm, Front, and more. Knoetic is the first company to unify a social network and a SaaS analytics tool in the same platform. By embedding its exclusive social network of 1,000+ world-class Chief People Officers, CPOHQ, directly into its people analytics software, the resulting "Insight Engine" gives CPOs both quantitative and qualitative insights, enabling them to make smarter, holistic decisions about their workforce. Chief People Officers use Knoetic to build their board decks, present data to their CEOs, solve challenges with peers, and improve their employee retention, compensation, and hiring. The rapidly-growing startup's customer + community base includes many of the world's top technology companies, including Lyft, Squarespace, Amplitude, Snyk, Dollar Shave Club, and Zapier. Over 1,000 other Chief People Officers use Knoetic's exclusive, referral-only community (named CPOHQ) to discuss their most pressing challenges. These include navigating the COVID delta variant, transitioning to remote work, and scaling through hypergrowth.
Varjo Technologies develops headset capable of both virtual and augmented reality. It uses that phrase with two meanings in mind. For one thing, the company’s headset offers resolution in the center of the screen that is good enough to hide individual pixels. But the headset’s display also mimics how human vision works in general. The high-density displays occupies the center of the field of view in headset, and surrounds by lower-resolution displays at the left and right edges. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
The Engineering Company aims to trigger the next industrial revolution by building technology that radically accelerates the invention process. The platform allows enables the design industrial hardware on a profoundly deeper complex level in a tenth of the speed. The company intends their platform to power the next 100 years of hardware invention.
Cleo AI Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in London, develops a money management mobile application that aims to enhance users' financial well-being through an engaging and user-friendly platform. The application utilizes artificial intelligence to simplify the complexities of personal finance, transforming financial management into an interactive conversation. Cleo assists users in tracking their spending across various accounts and credit cards, providing tailored insights and personalized financial product recommendations that adapt to their evolving financial situations. With a focus on relatability and humor, Cleo seeks to foster a positive relationship with money for a diverse audience, positioning itself as a valuable resource for individuals navigating their financial journeys from early earning stages to significant milestones like homeownership.
Juni Technology AB is a fintech company based in Göteborg, Sweden, that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service banking application and platform tailored for e-commerce and online marketing entrepreneurs. Founded in 2020, Juni aims to empower digital entrepreneurs by providing tools that enhance decision-making and facilitate business growth. The platform is designed to help users optimize their operations and leverage the opportunities within the digital commerce landscape.
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that features almost every endurance event on the planet. It helps race organizers to reach an engaged community of participants and endurance sports enthusiasts, offering a dedicated platform to provide detailed event information, news, and special offers. Find and book the best running, triathlon, cycling and obstacle events in the UK and around the world. Whether it's a 5k fun run or tenth Ironman Triathlon, Let's Do This is the best place to find the perfect race. It was founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne who are both passionate runners and cyclists. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California with an office in London, United Kingdom.
HackCapital emerged from the world’s largest Food and Climate community to open elite climate investing to the mass affluent. HackCapital aims to become the platform of choice for the next generation of climate investors, backing founders with the scalable solutions we needed yesterday. Simply put: Top notch angel investors funding the top 1% of climate startups from Stealth to Series A
Developer of a web3 development platform designed for decentralized finance applications. The company's platform facilitates back-end infrastructure, building and scaling decentralized applications by combining user authentication, identity management, real-time transaction information, and session management, enabling clients to access and manage data related to non-fungible tokens and balances across multiple blockchains.
Instabox AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides a freight forwarding service specializing in logistics for e-commerce retailers. The company offers an express shipping service that delivers packages to its network of smart delivery lockers across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Instabox enables same-day delivery for various online stores, reaching approximately six million customers in Sweden. The service caters to well-known brands, including H&M, Ikea, and Lloyds. Instabox has experienced significant growth, reportedly tripling its business each year over the past few years.
Developer of data management platform designed to enable businesses to manage their data more effectively. The company's platform provides various features including data storage, data analysis, and data security, enabling businesses to store their data in a secure and accessible location, analyze their data to gain insights, and protect their data from unauthorized access.
Nothing is removing the barriers between people and technology to create a seamless digital future.
voilà is the Berlin-based company that enables people to enjoy fine dining experiences at home, with nationwide delivery.
Billhop is a payment institution that enables businesses and consumers to pay bills and invoices with their credit cards. Founded in 2011, the company is based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.
Wandelbots is a german startup that enables non-programmers to teach industrial robots faster and cheaper using smart clothing. Based on sensors attached to clothes, the Wandelbots software backend tracks human motion to live-control industrial robots. Operators can teach automation tasks by demonstration. The software backend builds a machine learning model based on several demonstrations and generates automation worklfows. They can be refined and optimized with the software tool.
The generated processes are self-adaptive, so learned processes can automatically be used in dynamic environments. This adaptation includes automatic anomaly detection, process adaptation and MES-integration.
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.
Candela, a Stantec Company is a design company specializing in lighting environment and architectural design services.
Darkstore is an accessible same-day delivery option on every website that enables access to better products to make both people’s lives and the world a better place. All of their fulfillment locations support on-demand, same-day, and 2-day deliveries. Orders are automatically routed to the fulfillment location that provides the lowest rate for the delivery. Darkstore is located in the United States and it was founded in 2016.
At Candela we build our own PCBAs and write the code from scratch. The result is a fully integrated experience. All information & interaction is managed on a 12-inch multi-touch screen. Forget the über-complicated chartplotters. Pan and zoom the way you are used to. When away from the boat, the dedicated App informs you in real time about charging status, position and every data point of your last ride.
Buy shares in exclusive assets such as rare sneakers, watches & luxury cars from as little as €50 per share (incl. VAT).
Netlify, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that automates web development projects, enabling users to build, deploy, and host static websites and applications. The platform integrates with code repositories and streamlines the development process through tools like Netlify Build, which supports Git workflows, and Netlify Edge, an application delivery network designed for speed and efficiency. Additionally, Netlify Dev allows users to run the platform locally on their laptops, facilitating preview generation and testing of site features. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Netlify serves both developers and businesses, offering a unified solution that enhances the management and delivery of modern web projects.
AnyDesk was founded in Germany in 2014, and its unique remote desktop access software has been downloaded by more than 100 million users worldwide, adding another 5 million every month. The software is based on their unique proprietary codec, DeskRT, that allows for virtually latency-free collaboration, whether you’re down the hall, or on the other side of the world. They’re one of the 50 fastest-growing firms in Germany, and they need someone like you to help us keep expanding.
AnyDesk is the fastest remote desktop software on the market. It allows for new usage scenarios and applications that have not been possible with current remote desktop software.
Permutive, Inc. is a publisher-focused data management platform that specializes in developing an ad-server for sponsored content. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables publishers to enhance their targetable advertising capabilities and improve return on investment. Permutive also creates custom ad formats tailored to the needs of its clients, positioning itself as a key player in the advertising technology sector.
Developer of a web3 development platform designed for decentralized finance applications. The company's platform facilitates back-end infrastructure, building and scaling decentralized applications by combining user authentication, identity management, real-time transaction information, and session management, enabling clients to access and manage data related to non-fungible tokens and balances across multiple blockchains.
Juni Technology AB is a fintech company based in Göteborg, Sweden, that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service banking application and platform tailored for e-commerce and online marketing entrepreneurs. Founded in 2020, Juni aims to empower digital entrepreneurs by providing tools that enhance decision-making and facilitate business growth. The platform is designed to help users optimize their operations and leverage the opportunities within the digital commerce landscape.
Anyfin AB, founded in 2017 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a service that allows users to refinance their existing loans by simply taking a photo of their loan statements. By leveraging artificial intelligence and consumer data, the company aims to help individuals save money on private loans and avoid high interest rates and compound interest. Users can easily initiate the refinancing process by submitting a picture of their latest loan invoice through the company’s website or via messaging platforms. Although currently available only in Sweden, Anyfin has ambitions to expand its services across Europe, providing a more comprehensive assessment of borrowers’ financial situations than traditional credit scores. This innovative approach seeks to make refinancing and consolidating loans more accessible and cost-effective for consumers.
Frontify AG is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in brand management solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Frontify provides a cloud-based platform designed to help organizations maintain consistent branding across various communication channels. The platform offers tools such as brand portals, media libraries, style guides, and UI pattern libraries, enabling brand managers and employees to collaborate effectively on creative projects. By streamlining the management of brand assets and enhancing productivity through intuitive project spaces, Frontify empowers users to create compelling brand experiences. Additional features include Digital Asset Management, CI/CD guidelines, and project collaboration tools, all aimed at facilitating day-to-day branding and marketing operations. The company also has an office in New York, USA.
Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world.
Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.
Willa Inc. is a fintech company founded in 2019, with its headquarters in Venice, California, and additional offices in Stockholm, Sweden, and Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on creating a payment process tailored specifically for freelancers and influencers, addressing their primary concern of timely payments. By streamlining the payment experience, Willa aims to alleviate the challenges that independent workers face in receiving compensation for their services.
Verkor is a French industrial company set to amplify battery cell production.
Single.Earth operates a digital platform that facilitates the trading of natural resources as tokenized virtual goods, including carbon allowances and biodiversity offsets. This innovative approach allows forests, wetlands, and other natural assets to generate profit without being exploited for raw materials. By tokenizing these resources, Single.Earth creates a new liquid asset class centered on healthy ecosystem services. The platform enables clients to incorporate natural capital, biodiversity, and carbon into established financial market principles, enhancing the integration of environmental assets into mainstream economic systems.
Linearity GmbH is a Karlsruhe Germany based company behind Vectornator, an advanced vector design app that unlocks the power of vector graphics for everyone. Vectornator transforms your iPad and iPhone into a professional creative tool that enables you to create high quality illustrations anywhere you go. With its powerful tools, deep integrations and intuitive user interface it enables you to create pretty much anything you can imagine.
Hiber AB provides a browser-based game creation and social gaming platform. It allows users to design own games without the need to code and play the games created by other users on the Web browser, mobiles, tablets, and personal computers. Hiber AB was founded in 2017 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Beamery Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in recruitment CRM software designed to enhance the talent acquisition process. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Seed Jobs Limited, Beamery provides a unified platform that integrates sourcing, customer relationship management, recruitment marketing, and employer branding. The company also offers a Talent Data Platform, leveraging AI and graph technology to deliver actionable insights for candidates, freelancers, and employees. By equipping talent acquisition teams with the necessary tools, Beamery aims to improve hiring efficiency and candidate experiences, enabling organizations to attract, identify, and engage talent effectively throughout the recruitment journey.
VOLT is a next generation digital money platform that manages bank direct payments in a secure environment, mitigating card fraud. This innovative solution displaces incumbent payment participants through deployment of state of the art technology; and is enabled by recent Open Banking (PSD2) regulatory initiatives in Europe.
deineStudienfinanzierung is the digital platform to help students finance their studies.
wajve offers all financial services like banking, advice, and education in one app.
Operator of a practice management platform built for nutritionists and fitness professionals. The company's technology platform allows professionals to create personalized diet plans for clients according to needs and food preferences, monitor improvement in health, and also receive payments, enabling coaches to optimize operational efficiency and overall productivity.
Curb Food is a delivery-first dark kitchen provider. The company creates all its food concepts, building each brand from the ground-up using insights and data, tailoring each to changing consumer demands.
Vev AS designs and develops a software tool that enables designers, creatives, and developers to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Oslo, Norway.
Origin.Bio creates synthetic microorganisms that can make many of the same ingredients as traditional chemical industrialization processes today, but with significantly fewer energy requirements and waste produced while eradicating the need for petrochemicals.The company drives the convergence of engineering with biology, using DNA as the programming language. Rather than editing genetic material only in or out of DNA, engineers can hack entirely new organisms that have never existed — all powered by computing, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine-learning while leveraging millions of years of evolution. Operating at an atomic level, the company farms organisms with microscopic precision and integrates them into existing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manufacturing processes. This asset-light approach enables Origin.Bio to generate sustainable materials at speed in a cost-effective way, without compromising on performance.
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.
Unmind Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in a B2B mental health platform designed to foster healthier and happier organizations. Founded in 2016, Unmind provides clinically-backed tools and training that promote mental well-being in the workplace. The platform features a range of offerings, including engaging learning and development programs created by industry experts, practical exercises aimed at improving stress management, focus, and sleep, as well as gold-standard assessments and anonymized insights. Additionally, Unmind ensures that users have access to private support and resources, available on any device, making it a comprehensive solution for enhancing mental health in professional environments.
Holidu GmbH is a rapidly growing travel technology company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in vacation rentals. Founded in 2014 by brothers Johannes and Michael Siebers, Holidu operates a platform that allows users to compare vacation homes from numerous travel websites, including Airbnb and Booking.com. Utilizing proprietary image recognition technology, the platform enables efficient price comparison and user reviews, helping users find ideal accommodations while potentially saving up to 55% on their bookings. Holidu also offers a mobile application to enhance the user experience in searching and booking vacation rentals.
Einride AB is a freight mobility company that specializes in the transportation of goods using innovative technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, Einride focuses on developing electric and autonomous logistics solutions. The company's flagship products include Einride Pods, which are electric trucks designed for transporting a variety of cargo, including pallets, timber, and perishable goods. Einride also provides clients with tools to plan, order, and track sustainable transport, aiming to redefine logistics through intelligent freight mobility solutions.
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.
Developer of a financial platform intended to improve the financial well-being of the employees. The company's platform automatically manages advance payment requests and offers a financial management tool, without any impact on cash flow, enabling employees to save time and reduce their financial stress.
Supernova.io is a design-to-code platform based in Prague, Czech Republic, that streamlines the app development process for mobile designers and developers. The platform, known as Supernova Studio, allows users to convert mobile application designs from tools like Sketch into native code rapidly. It generates production-ready components, including buttons, images, and tables, while utilizing advanced algorithms for automatic asset export, localization, and animations without requiring a developer's intervention. Additionally, Supernova Cloud serves as a collaboration platform, enabling designers and developers to gather feedback directly from clients and team members while reviewing functional, working applications. This approach facilitates an efficient iterative process, bridging the gap between design and front-end development, and significantly reducing the time spent on tedious tasks.
Treecard Limited develops and offers payments solution. The company provides wooden debit cards for digital payments. It also offers features such as tracking the expenditures and connection to apple pay, google pay, and samsung pay. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier. It empowers consumers to shop and pay without waiting in line, scanning or stopping to check out. Available to any retailer, the solution helps reduce labor costs, improve the customer experience, and improve profit margins. It also helps small-size retailers to compete with larger chains and online offerings. Standard Cognition was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Instabox AB, based in Stockholm, Sweden, provides a freight forwarding service specializing in logistics for e-commerce retailers. The company offers an express shipping service that delivers packages to its network of smart delivery lockers across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Instabox enables same-day delivery for various online stores, reaching approximately six million customers in Sweden. The service caters to well-known brands, including H&M, Ikea, and Lloyds. Instabox has experienced significant growth, reportedly tripling its business each year over the past few years.
Wolt is a Helsinki-based company that specializes in food delivery services, enabling users to conveniently discover and order meals for home or office delivery. The platform offers a mobile interface that facilitates access to a variety of dining options, including takeaway services. Since its inception, Wolt has attracted significant investment, raising $280 million from notable investors such as ICONIQ Capital, Highland Europe, 83North, EQT Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.
Sana Labs specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance educational outcomes through personalized learning solutions. The company collaborates with prominent organizations to innovate and transform traditional learning methodologies. Its interdisciplinary teams, comprising professionals from prestigious institutions and companies, including Google AI and Spotify, focus on developing advanced AI technologies tailored for educational purposes. By harnessing these capabilities, Sana Labs aims to redefine the learning experience, making it more effective and accessible for diverse learners worldwide.
Kive is a Stockholm-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in creating an AI-driven platform for managing visual assets. The platform utilizes machine learning to automatically categorize and organize content based on various attributes, including styles, environments, objects, lighting, actions, faces, and shot types. This enables creatives such as filmmakers, designers, and e-commerce brands to efficiently build and maintain a self-organizing library of visual assets. Additionally, Kive facilitates easy sharing of these assets, serving as both a portfolio and presentation tool while also connecting to social media platforms.
Cleo AI Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in London, develops a money management mobile application that aims to enhance users' financial well-being through an engaging and user-friendly platform. The application utilizes artificial intelligence to simplify the complexities of personal finance, transforming financial management into an interactive conversation. Cleo assists users in tracking their spending across various accounts and credit cards, providing tailored insights and personalized financial product recommendations that adapt to their evolving financial situations. With a focus on relatability and humor, Cleo seeks to foster a positive relationship with money for a diverse audience, positioning itself as a valuable resource for individuals navigating their financial journeys from early earning stages to significant milestones like homeownership.
Curb Food is a delivery-first dark kitchen provider. The company creates all its food concepts, building each brand from the ground-up using insights and data, tailoring each to changing consumer demands.
Wonder GmbH designs and develops online platform to connect. Its platform is a virtual space where people can meet and talk. Wonder GmbH was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.
Luko is an insurance company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. It operates an online platform that provides brokerage services for home and electric vehicle insurance. Luko distinguishes itself by implementing a proactive approach to insurance, utilizing proprietary technology, including an AI-powered sensor designed to enhance home security and reduce electricity costs. This device monitors potential home accidents, aiming to shift the insurance model from a reactive claims-based system to one focused on prevention. By making insurance accessible, transparent, and user-friendly, Luko enables customers to select the most suitable coverage for their homes, properties, and vehicles.
Griffin Financial Technology Ltd is a banking platform that specializes in providing operational and client money accounts for fintech and other money service businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company offers a comprehensive bank and payment platform, complete with a developer hub that includes guides, documentation, and various pricing plans. Griffin is currently in the process of seeking regulatory approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority to establish itself as the United Kingdom's first platform bank.
CodeSandbox makes it easier to express and validate product teams' ideations with code and aims to remove hassles when setting up a development environment, tooling, and sharing projects. Join us and help build the future of coding on the web.
Used by over 2M developers each month, including within organizations like Shopify, Atlassian, and Stripe, creators have crafted over 10M apps on the platform since launch. It’s used by thousands of open source projects, including React, Vue, and Babel, among others.
Handshake is a college career network established in 2014, aimed at transforming the recruiting experience for students, career centers, and employers. It connects 17 million students and young alumni from over 1,000 colleges and universities—including many minority-serving institutions—with nearly 500,000 employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and nonprofits. The platform democratizes access to job opportunities, providing students with valuable insights and a wider array of career options, while enabling employers to efficiently access diverse talent. Additionally, it offers colleges tools to enhance student engagement and boost employment outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Denver and London, Handshake has raised a total of $155 million from various investors, including prominent venture capital and social impact firms.
Vectary develops an online platform for creating, customizing, and sharing 3D models and augmented reality (AR) content. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Bratislava, Slovakia. Its platform caters to graphic designers, studios, and DIY enthusiasts, offering tools for 3D design across various applications, including visual art, product design, game design, and 3D printing. Users can collaborate in real-time, customize existing models, and publish their creations across multiple platforms using Vectary Web AR. The platform is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, enabling immersive digital experiences that integrate 3D models into the physical world, compatible with most mobile devices.
Einride AB is a freight mobility company that specializes in the transportation of goods using innovative technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, Einride focuses on developing electric and autonomous logistics solutions. The company's flagship products include Einride Pods, which are electric trucks designed for transporting a variety of cargo, including pallets, timber, and perishable goods. Einride also provides clients with tools to plan, order, and track sustainable transport, aiming to redefine logistics through intelligent freight mobility solutions.
SeeQC, Inc. is a company focused on creating a digital quantum computing platform tailored for global businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Elmsford, New York, SeeQC specializes in developing quantum-ready superconductors and commercially viable, application-specific quantum computing systems. The company integrates classical and quantum technologies to tackle challenges related to efficiency, stability, and cost in quantum computing. Its offerings include superconducting qubit chips, Single Flux Quantum (SFQ) technology, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), enabling scalable and cost-effective quantum solutions. SeeQC's systems are designed for various sectors such as machine learning, logistics optimization, quantum chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and financial technology, with operations extending to facilities in London and Naples. By focusing on energy efficiency, speed, and digital control, SeeQC aims to bring market-ready, problem-specific quantum computing applications to fruition.
Varjo Technologies develops headset capable of both virtual and augmented reality. It uses that phrase with two meanings in mind. For one thing, the company’s headset offers resolution in the center of the screen that is good enough to hide individual pixels. But the headset’s display also mimics how human vision works in general. The high-density displays occupies the center of the field of view in headset, and surrounds by lower-resolution displays at the left and right edges. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
Siilo B.V. is a company that specializes in developing secure messaging applications tailored for healthcare professionals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with additional offices in London and Frankfurt, Siilo offers the Siilo messenger, which facilitates communication, professional networking, and the secure transfer and archiving of patient data. This application is designed to enhance clinical collaboration among healthcare teams, including physicians and nurses, thereby improving productivity and patient outcomes. Siilo also provides Siilo Connect, a mobile messaging app for organizations that allows for directory management and the rapid dissemination of messages to critical care teams. The company focuses on maintaining privacy and compliance while offering its services free of charge, which include features like video calling and a web app.
Traplight Oy, founded in 2010 and based in Tampere, Finland, specializes in developing mobile games that foster community engagement and creativity among players. The company focuses on creating accessible and immersive free-to-play games that deliver enjoyable gameplay experiences and meaningful progression. With a dedicated team of 28 professionals, Traplight emphasizes the importance of player feedback in shaping their games, ensuring that the entertainment they provide remains fresh and engaging over time. Notable achievements include their game Big Bang Racing, which was recognized as Best of 2016 in the App Store. Currently, Traplight is preparing for the soft launch of its next major title, continuing its commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences. The company is supported by various prominent investors, indicating a strong belief in its vision and potential within the gaming industry.
Permutive, Inc. is a publisher-focused data management platform that specializes in developing an ad-server for sponsored content. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables publishers to enhance their targetable advertising capabilities and improve return on investment. Permutive also creates custom ad formats tailored to the needs of its clients, positioning itself as a key player in the advertising technology sector.
Willa Inc. is a fintech company founded in 2019, with its headquarters in Venice, California, and additional offices in Stockholm, Sweden, and Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on creating a payment process tailored specifically for freelancers and influencers, addressing their primary concern of timely payments. By streamlining the payment experience, Willa aims to alleviate the challenges that independent workers face in receiving compensation for their services.
Wandelbots is a german startup that enables non-programmers to teach industrial robots faster and cheaper using smart clothing. Based on sensors attached to clothes, the Wandelbots software backend tracks human motion to live-control industrial robots. Operators can teach automation tasks by demonstration. The software backend builds a machine learning model based on several demonstrations and generates automation worklfows. They can be refined and optimized with the software tool.
The generated processes are self-adaptive, so learned processes can automatically be used in dynamic environments. This adaptation includes automatic anomaly detection, process adaptation and MES-integration.
Wolt is a Helsinki-based company that specializes in food delivery services, enabling users to conveniently discover and order meals for home or office delivery. The platform offers a mobile interface that facilitates access to a variety of dining options, including takeaway services. Since its inception, Wolt has attracted significant investment, raising $280 million from notable investors such as ICONIQ Capital, Highland Europe, 83North, EQT Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.
Anyfin AB, founded in 2017 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a service that allows users to refinance their existing loans by simply taking a photo of their loan statements. By leveraging artificial intelligence and consumer data, the company aims to help individuals save money on private loans and avoid high interest rates and compound interest. Users can easily initiate the refinancing process by submitting a picture of their latest loan invoice through the company’s website or via messaging platforms. Although currently available only in Sweden, Anyfin has ambitions to expand its services across Europe, providing a more comprehensive assessment of borrowers’ financial situations than traditional credit scores. This innovative approach seeks to make refinancing and consolidating loans more accessible and cost-effective for consumers.
Peanut App Limited is a social networking platform designed specifically for women, particularly mothers, who are at similar stages in life. Launched in 2016 and headquartered in London, the app facilitates connections among mothers based on shared interests and the ages of their children. Users can create group chats and organize face-to-face meetings, fostering friendships, support, and learning opportunities. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android devices, aiming to provide a safe space for women to connect and engage with one another.
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Netlify, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that automates web development projects, enabling users to build, deploy, and host static websites and applications. The platform integrates with code repositories and streamlines the development process through tools like Netlify Build, which supports Git workflows, and Netlify Edge, an application delivery network designed for speed and efficiency. Additionally, Netlify Dev allows users to run the platform locally on their laptops, facilitating preview generation and testing of site features. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Netlify serves both developers and businesses, offering a unified solution that enhances the management and delivery of modern web projects.
Sonantic is a startup that has developed “human-quality” synthetic voice know-how for the video games and leisure business. Sonantic enables game developers to access “expressive, realistic voice acting".
Frontify AG is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in brand management solutions. Founded in 2013 and based in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Frontify provides a cloud-based platform designed to help organizations maintain consistent branding across various communication channels. The platform offers tools such as brand portals, media libraries, style guides, and UI pattern libraries, enabling brand managers and employees to collaborate effectively on creative projects. By streamlining the management of brand assets and enhancing productivity through intuitive project spaces, Frontify empowers users to create compelling brand experiences. Additional features include Digital Asset Management, CI/CD guidelines, and project collaboration tools, all aimed at facilitating day-to-day branding and marketing operations. The company also has an office in New York, USA.
AnyDesk was founded in Germany in 2014, and its unique remote desktop access software has been downloaded by more than 100 million users worldwide, adding another 5 million every month. The software is based on their unique proprietary codec, DeskRT, that allows for virtually latency-free collaboration, whether you’re down the hall, or on the other side of the world. They’re one of the 50 fastest-growing firms in Germany, and they need someone like you to help us keep expanding.
AnyDesk is the fastest remote desktop software on the market. It allows for new usage scenarios and applications that have not been possible with current remote desktop software.
Home HT GmbH develops a property management mobile application for landlords. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that features almost every endurance event on the planet. It helps race organizers to reach an engaged community of participants and endurance sports enthusiasts, offering a dedicated platform to provide detailed event information, news, and special offers. Find and book the best running, triathlon, cycling and obstacle events in the UK and around the world. Whether it's a 5k fun run or tenth Ironman Triathlon, Let's Do This is the best place to find the perfect race. It was founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne who are both passionate runners and cyclists. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California with an office in London, United Kingdom.
Einride AB is a freight mobility company that specializes in the transportation of goods using innovative technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, Einride focuses on developing electric and autonomous logistics solutions. The company's flagship products include Einride Pods, which are electric trucks designed for transporting a variety of cargo, including pallets, timber, and perishable goods. Einride also provides clients with tools to plan, order, and track sustainable transport, aiming to redefine logistics through intelligent freight mobility solutions.
Codacy is an automated code review tool that helps developers to save time in code reviews and to tackle technical debt efficiently. Developers spend 10%-20% of their time reviewing code. Gartner estimates the global technical debt to grow to $1 Trillion by 2015. Codacy tracks new issues by severity level for every commit and pull request and allows a hassle free customization of static analysis It provides advanced code metrics on the health of a project and on the performance of teams.
BEAT81 is the most interactive, intelligent and intense group fitness experience on the market.
Darkstore is an accessible same-day delivery option on every website that enables access to better products to make both people’s lives and the world a better place. All of their fulfillment locations support on-demand, same-day, and 2-day deliveries. Orders are automatically routed to the fulfillment location that provides the lowest rate for the delivery. Darkstore is located in the United States and it was founded in 2016.
Holidu GmbH is a rapidly growing travel technology company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in vacation rentals. Founded in 2014 by brothers Johannes and Michael Siebers, Holidu operates a platform that allows users to compare vacation homes from numerous travel websites, including Airbnb and Booking.com. Utilizing proprietary image recognition technology, the platform enables efficient price comparison and user reviews, helping users find ideal accommodations while potentially saving up to 55% on their bookings. Holidu also offers a mobile application to enhance the user experience in searching and booking vacation rentals.
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform offers various services, including bug bounty solutions and vulnerability disclosure programs, which help organizations identify and mitigate security risks before they can be exploited. By collaborating with a global community of ethical hackers, HackerOne assists companies in enhancing their vulnerability coordination processes, ultimately protecting consumer data and trust. With additional offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands, HackerOne plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between businesses and security experts to address relevant security issues effectively.
Supernova.io is a design-to-code platform based in Prague, Czech Republic, that streamlines the app development process for mobile designers and developers. The platform, known as Supernova Studio, allows users to convert mobile application designs from tools like Sketch into native code rapidly. It generates production-ready components, including buttons, images, and tables, while utilizing advanced algorithms for automatic asset export, localization, and animations without requiring a developer's intervention. Additionally, Supernova Cloud serves as a collaboration platform, enabling designers and developers to gather feedback directly from clients and team members while reviewing functional, working applications. This approach facilitates an efficient iterative process, bridging the gap between design and front-end development, and significantly reducing the time spent on tedious tasks.
Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier. It empowers consumers to shop and pay without waiting in line, scanning or stopping to check out. Available to any retailer, the solution helps reduce labor costs, improve the customer experience, and improve profit margins. It also helps small-size retailers to compete with larger chains and online offerings. Standard Cognition was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.
Wolt is a Helsinki-based company that specializes in food delivery services, enabling users to conveniently discover and order meals for home or office delivery. The platform offers a mobile interface that facilitates access to a variety of dining options, including takeaway services. Since its inception, Wolt has attracted significant investment, raising $280 million from notable investors such as ICONIQ Capital, Highland Europe, 83North, EQT Ventures, and Goldman Sachs.
Token, Inc. specializes in providing hosted digital payment solutions designed for banks, payment service providers, merchants, and developers. The company offers a range of products, including Token Connect, which enables banks and developers to create customer-centric services, and Token PSD2, a compliance-focused SaaS solution that facilitates open banking opportunities. Token BankPay allows payment service providers and merchants to leverage new open banking payment systems emerging in Europe. As a leading open banking infrastructure provider, Token aims to facilitate the transition from card-based payments to direct bank payments, enhancing connectivity and compliance across the financial landscape. With access to over 3,000 banks across Europe, Token supports innovation in digital financial services while ensuring security and regulatory adherence. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Gardner, Kansas, Token is authorized by the FCA in the UK and holds passporting rights in 20 additional countries.
Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable transportation for regional travel to every corner of the world.
Their first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. Heart's goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.
Cytora transforms underwriting for commercial insurance. The Cytora Risk Engine uses artificial intelligence to learn the patterns of risks over time, enabling insurers to underwrite more efficiently and deliver fairer prices to customers. The company's goal is to raise the insurance industry to a new standard where insurance is fast and built on a foundation of tractable data. The company's products allow insurers to enhance underwriting profitability. Cytora was founded on 2014 and is headquartered in London.