Sintratec
Series A in 2020
Sintratec AG, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brugg, Switzerland, is a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D printers that utilize selective laser sintering (SLS) technology. The company specializes in creating precise, cost-effective, and compact 3D printing systems designed for professional use. Sintratec's printers enable users to produce customized single parts, functional prototypes, and end products with complex geometries and exceptional mechanical properties. The materials used in Sintratec's systems are noted for their resilience and temperature resistance, making them suitable for a variety of demanding applications across different industries, research institutions, and universities worldwide. Through its innovative technology, Sintratec facilitates low-volume in-house production and offers professionals greater freedom in design and manufacturing processes.
iThera Medical
Series C in 2018
iThera Medical is a biotechnology company founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen, specializing in photonic molecular imaging technology. The company focuses on the development of its proprietary multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) technology, which offers real-time visualization of anatomical, functional, and molecular information in living tissues. This innovative imaging solution enhances the ability of healthcare professionals to detect tumors and inflammatory diseases non-invasively, thereby facilitating preclinical and clinical trials. By advancing its technology, iThera Medical aims to improve diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes in the medical field.
Mr Beam Lasers
Series A in 2018
Mr Beam Lasers GmbH, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing compact laser cutters designed for desktop use. The company provides an innovative solution that allows users to cut and engrave various materials based on digital design files, utilizing a camera-based document positioning system and browser-based control. Mr Beam Lasers targets a diverse clientele, including small businesses, professional service providers, educational institutions, and individual hobbyists who engage in creative and artistic crafting. By simplifying the process of digital and automated labeling, personalization, and prototyping, the company significantly lowers the entry barriers for users, making advanced laser cutting technology accessible to the mass market, which was previously dominated by industrial applications.
Sintratec
Series A in 2018
Sintratec AG, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brugg, Switzerland, is a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D printers that utilize selective laser sintering (SLS) technology. The company specializes in creating precise, cost-effective, and compact 3D printing systems designed for professional use. Sintratec's printers enable users to produce customized single parts, functional prototypes, and end products with complex geometries and exceptional mechanical properties. The materials used in Sintratec's systems are noted for their resilience and temperature resistance, making them suitable for a variety of demanding applications across different industries, research institutions, and universities worldwide. Through its innovative technology, Sintratec facilitates low-volume in-house production and offers professionals greater freedom in design and manufacturing processes.
NextMarkets
Series A in 2016
NextMarkets GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, offers a user-friendly web and mobile application tailored for private investors engaging in capital markets. The platform allows users to trade a wide range of financial instruments, including contracts for difference (CFDs) on equities, foreign exchange, bonds, and commodities. Recognizing that a significant majority of private investors struggle in the stock market due to behavioral economic factors, NextMarkets aims to empower its users by providing educational resources, training, and strategies that enhance their trading experience. The company's mission is to promote a more informed and sustainable approach to investing, enabling users to better understand market dynamics and make informed trading decisions.
Sintratec
Seed Round in 2016
Sintratec AG, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Brugg, Switzerland, is a leading developer and manufacturer of 3D printers that utilize selective laser sintering (SLS) technology. The company specializes in creating precise, cost-effective, and compact 3D printing systems designed for professional use. Sintratec's printers enable users to produce customized single parts, functional prototypes, and end products with complex geometries and exceptional mechanical properties. The materials used in Sintratec's systems are noted for their resilience and temperature resistance, making them suitable for a variety of demanding applications across different industries, research institutions, and universities worldwide. Through its innovative technology, Sintratec facilitates low-volume in-house production and offers professionals greater freedom in design and manufacturing processes.
Testbirds
Venture Round in 2016
Testbirds GmbH is a crowdtesting company based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hungary. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in testing mobile applications across various platforms, including Apple iOS, Google Android, Windows Phone, and Blackberry OS, as well as web applications such as online stores, websites, and games. Testbirds offers a range of services designed to enhance the functionality and user-friendliness of digital products, including exploratory and structured bug testing, usability studies, localization testing, and competitor analysis. The company caters to a diverse clientele, from large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, helping them improve product quality and accelerate development processes.
Altruja
Venture Round in 2013
Altruja GmbH is a Munich-based company specializing in internet-based social fundraising software designed to facilitate online donation collection. Founded in 2010, Altruja offers a comprehensive platform that allows users to integrate fundraising tools into their websites, enabling effective online donation campaigns. In addition to its core software, the company provides a range of services including SMS fundraising campaigns and social media consulting. These services encompass the establishment and maintenance of social media accounts and fan websites, as well as programming for websites. Altruja aims to support organizations in their fundraising efforts through innovative digital solutions.
Adviqo Group, established in 2000 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a leading media organization specializing in live counseling services tailored for female audiences. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes TV channels, online marketplaces, eCommerce sites, websites, and mobile applications, focusing on life advice, therapeutic counseling, and coaching. The company has a significant presence across five countries—Germany, the UK, France, Spain, and Poland—employing over 350 staff members. Adviqo is recognized as an exclusive content partner for prominent women's magazines and major online platforms, enhancing its reach and influence. With a strong management team drawn from various reputable firms and supported by notable investors, Adviqo has consistently achieved high double-digit revenues and maintained profitability.
Datango AG, founded in Berlin in 1999, specializes in providing solutions that facilitate user navigation through software applications. The company developed a learning experience platform aimed at helping organizations and their users efficiently implement and operate enterprise applications. Datango's platform offers real-time navigation assistance and capabilities for the automatic generation and translation of process documentation, training manuals, software simulations, and e-learning environments. This enables clients to ensure smooth operations during software rollouts, change management initiatives, and the production of new documentation. Since 2006, the company has received support from Hasso Plattner Ventures and Falk Strascheg Holding to aid its global expansion. In 2007, Datango expanded its offerings by acquiring the Knowledge and Performance Solutions business of the Swedish company Enlight AB.
FACTON GmbH is a software company that specializes in enterprise product costing solutions, primarily through its flagship product, FACTON EPC. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, with additional offices in Potsdam, Stuttgart, and Detroit, the company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large corporations in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, and high technology. FACTON EPC enables organizations to analyze, calculate, simulate, and optimize product costs throughout different phases of the product life cycle. By streamlining costing processes across departments and providing transparency, FACTON's software ensures cost accuracy and supports profitability, allowing businesses to make informed financial decisions at early stages and throughout the product lifecycle.