finleap

FinLeap GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent venture capital firm specializing in the fintech sector. Established in 2014, it invests in early-stage companies, particularly those offering Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions and digital services within the financial services market. FinLeap typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million in its portfolio companies. The firm has developed a robust ecosystem by creating and supporting 17 ventures, including notable companies like Solarisbank, ELEMENT, and PAIR Finance. In addition to funding, FinLeap provides access to a network of investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and top talent. With a presence across multiple European cities, including Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Madrid, and Paris, FinLeap employs over 1,300 professionals from diverse backgrounds, further strengthening its position in the fintech landscape.

Michael Hock

CFO and Managing Director

Florian Resatsch Ph.D

Managing Director and Chief Build Officer

Christian Tiessen

Co-Founder and Managing Director

38 past transactions

Penta

Series B in 2021
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Qwist

Series A in 2021
finleap connect addresses the fragmented open banking landscape with a “full-stack” platform. It enables partners to access financial transactions, enrich the transactions with data & analytics tools, and ultimately deliver seamless digitized financial services to customers. finleap connect has the unique ability to tap into category leaders founded in the finleap ecosystem, including Solarisbank, ELEMENT and Elinvar, driving additional value to partners. The company is a regulated payment institution under the Payment Services Supervision Act (Zahlungsdiensteaufsichtsgesetz – ZAG) with offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Milan, Madrid and Paris. As a business unit of finleap, finleap connect is part of the leading European fintech ecosystem, a group with 1,300 employees from more than 80 countries.

ELEMENT Insurance

Funding Round in 2021
ELEMENT Insurance AG is a digital insurance provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing white-label insurance products and operates as a direct insurer for non-life insurance, licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. ELEMENT's innovative technology platform focuses on the B2B2X value chain, allowing it to create customized insurance solutions for various partners, including e-commerce businesses and traditional insurers. This enables partners to market these products under their own brand. By managing the entire insurance value chain—ranging from actuarial calculations and underwriting to policy administration and claims management—ELEMENT simplifies the insurance process and enhances operational efficiency for its clients across 28 countries in Europe.

Penta

Series B in 2021
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Elinvar

Venture Round in 2021
Elinvar GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that offers a comprehensive Platform as a Service tailored for independent discretionary portfolio managers and private banks. Founded in 2016, Elinvar's integrated solution facilitates the digital transformation of asset and wealth management businesses by providing essential applications for client relationship management, online onboarding, portfolio management, and reporting. Its micro-services architecture allows for flexibility in adapting to technological advancements and regulatory changes. Elinvar also supports connections with third-party services, such as custodian banks and market data providers, ensuring a seamless digital experience for its partners. With the necessary regulatory licenses, Elinvar empowers its clients to enhance their business models and deliver customized digital offerings, ultimately benefiting their end clients through advanced analytics and individualized solutions.

wajve

Seed Round in 2020
wajve offers all financial services like banking, advice, and education in one app.

DeineStudienfinanzierung

Seed Round in 2020
deineStudienfinanzierung is the digital platform to help students finance their studies.

ELEMENT Insurance

Series A in 2020
ELEMENT Insurance AG is a digital insurance provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing white-label insurance products and operates as a direct insurer for non-life insurance, licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. ELEMENT's innovative technology platform focuses on the B2B2X value chain, allowing it to create customized insurance solutions for various partners, including e-commerce businesses and traditional insurers. This enables partners to market these products under their own brand. By managing the entire insurance value chain—ranging from actuarial calculations and underwriting to policy administration and claims management—ELEMENT simplifies the insurance process and enhances operational efficiency for its clients across 28 countries in Europe.

Deutsche Fintech Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Next level financial consulting: Intelligent digital services to support the advisory of complex financial products. Simple, transparent, competent. DFS is a joint venture between Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG), Germany's largest independent financial advisory corporation, and finleap, the fintech ecosystem and company builder

myEGO

Seed Round in 2020
myEGO2GO is a user-centric digital identity management platform (SSI) leveraging blockchain technology to re-use verified data. myEGO2GO creates a secure and private space in which the user can organize, structure and share data - all in one place. With myEGO2GO you can securely manage the entire user profile with only one connection. With our smart and sustainable onboarding approach, you can link the user data assets across ecosystems and services and thus eliminate data silos. myEGO2GO makes digital identity more than just another eID or KYC process.​ Users can store and share a plethora of verified data assets through their private storage.​

Penta

Series B in 2020
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Penta

Series B in 2020
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Joonko

Seed Round in 2019
Joonko's financial platform gives users financial peace of mind. Focusing on fairness, transparency and radical simplicity, they launched their first product - a car insurance comparison - in just 5 months after being founded. Users can compare and choose the best car insurance amongst the top car insurers. Further banking and insurance products are about to follow.

Penta

Series A in 2019
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Elinvar

Venture Round in 2019
Elinvar GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that offers a comprehensive Platform as a Service tailored for independent discretionary portfolio managers and private banks. Founded in 2016, Elinvar's integrated solution facilitates the digital transformation of asset and wealth management businesses by providing essential applications for client relationship management, online onboarding, portfolio management, and reporting. Its micro-services architecture allows for flexibility in adapting to technological advancements and regulatory changes. Elinvar also supports connections with third-party services, such as custodian banks and market data providers, ensuring a seamless digital experience for its partners. With the necessary regulatory licenses, Elinvar empowers its clients to enhance their business models and deliver customized digital offerings, ultimately benefiting their end clients through advanced analytics and individualized solutions.

Penta

Acquisition in 2019
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Deutsche Fintech Solutions

Venture Round in 2019
Next level financial consulting: Intelligent digital services to support the advisory of complex financial products. Simple, transparent, competent. DFS is a joint venture between Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG), Germany's largest independent financial advisory corporation, and finleap, the fintech ecosystem and company builder

Beesy

Seed Round in 2018
Beesy Srl offers a digital financial management application designed for micro companies and sole traders in Italy. Founded in 2018 and based in Milan, Beesy simplifies financial tasks by integrating banking, invoicing, and accounting into a single platform. Users can manage their invoices, receive accounting advice, and conduct transactions directly through the application. By streamlining financial management, Beesy aims to alleviate the complexities associated with running a business, allowing users to concentrate on their core activities without the burden of navigating Italian bureaucracy.

Deutsche Fintech Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Next level financial consulting: Intelligent digital services to support the advisory of complex financial products. Simple, transparent, competent. DFS is a joint venture between Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG (DVAG), Germany's largest independent financial advisory corporation, and finleap, the fintech ecosystem and company builder

Infinitec Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Infinitec Solutions is a software-as-a-service provider that specializes in financial management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers a white-label platform that allows partners and corporates to deliver digital finance services efficiently. Its innovative finance platform automates financial planning, enabling users to quickly launch digital financial services. The platform provides real-time insights into finances, analyzes and predicts cash flows, and simplifies the process of opening bank accounts. This approach supports banks and financial service companies in digitizing their corporate banking operations with ease.

PAIR Finance

Series A in 2017
PAIR Finance GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital debt collection services. The company caters to various industries, including telecommunications, payment services, banking, online services, e-commerce, mobility, media, energy and gas, and insurance. As a registered debt collection agency, PAIR Finance aims to enhance customer loyalty by employing a client-specific, friendly, and solution-oriented approach when engaging with debtors. Through its innovative digital strategies, PAIR Finance seeks to transform the traditional debt collection process, making it more efficient and customer-friendly.

Perseus

Seed Round in 2017
Perseus offers a streamlined Cyber Security-as-a-Service solution tailored for small and midsize enterprises. The company's services encompass comprehensive cyber security and GDPR compliance, which include risk assessments, continuous risk management, and incident management. Utilizing an AI-based security scoring model, Perseus continuously calculates and updates risk scores, providing automatic suggestions for preventive measures against breaches. This proactive approach enables businesses to enhance their cyber security posture while effectively managing potential risks. Through its combination of human expertise and AI technology, Perseus helps SMEs safeguard their systems from cyber threats and ensures they are prepared for emergencies.

ELEMENT Insurance

Seed Round in 2017
ELEMENT Insurance AG is a digital insurance provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing white-label insurance products and operates as a direct insurer for non-life insurance, licensed by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority. ELEMENT's innovative technology platform focuses on the B2B2X value chain, allowing it to create customized insurance solutions for various partners, including e-commerce businesses and traditional insurers. This enables partners to market these products under their own brand. By managing the entire insurance value chain—ranging from actuarial calculations and underwriting to policy administration and claims management—ELEMENT simplifies the insurance process and enhances operational efficiency for its clients across 28 countries in Europe.

Solaris

Series A in 2017
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Vane

Series A in 2016
BillFront is a leading and fast growing technology-enabled finance provider dedicated to digital media companies globally. Through its technology platform, BillFront frees up working capital within the industry, thereby enabling its clients’ to accelerate their growth. BillFront provides financing between €50,000 and several millions of euros per month through integrating into its customers’ invoicing systems. The company was founded in 2015 and is run out of Berlin with offices in London & New York. The BillFront team is led by former media M&A banker, Greg Dimitriou.

Elinvar

Seed Round in 2016
Elinvar GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that offers a comprehensive Platform as a Service tailored for independent discretionary portfolio managers and private banks. Founded in 2016, Elinvar's integrated solution facilitates the digital transformation of asset and wealth management businesses by providing essential applications for client relationship management, online onboarding, portfolio management, and reporting. Its micro-services architecture allows for flexibility in adapting to technological advancements and regulatory changes. Elinvar also supports connections with third-party services, such as custodian banks and market data providers, ensuring a seamless digital experience for its partners. With the necessary regulatory licenses, Elinvar empowers its clients to enhance their business models and deliver customized digital offerings, ultimately benefiting their end clients through advanced analytics and individualized solutions.

Clark

Series A in 2016
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company specializes in providing transparent, affordable, and comprehensive insurance coverage through a digital platform. By leveraging technology and insurance expertise, Clark offers a user-friendly approach to insurance advice, enabling customers to assess their insurance status easily. Users can access the platform via iOS and Android applications or a website, where they receive an analysis of their current insurance situation and recommendations for optimization. This includes comparing tariffs from various insurance providers, allowing users to manage their insurance needs transparently and at a lower cost. Clark is supported by FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.

Zinsbaustein

Seed Round in 2016
Zinsbaustein GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates a digital platform for real estate investments. The platform aims to democratize access to real estate investment opportunities, allowing private investors to engage in this asset class. Through its online investment portal, Zinsbaustein enables users to create customized investment portfolios and explore innovative investment options, ultimately facilitating the potential for attractive returns on investment.

Valendo

Series A in 2016
Valendo is a pawnshop that provides their residential and commercial customers with asset-based mortgage loans. Valendo provides Sachwert loans, Depot loans, and Sales loans. It accepts watches, jewelry, precious metals, art, handbags, and more as tangible assets. It also enables its customers to inquire online and offers transportation services for their requests of money. Valendo was founded by Andreas von Buttlar and Lars Bresan in 2015. And it is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Savedo

Series A in 2016
Savedo GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014, that facilitates investment in fixed-term deposits across the European Union. The platform allows users in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands to access better interest rates on their savings without the need to travel to different countries. By partnering with various banks, Savedo provides essential services such as customer support and standardized account documentation, streamlining the investment process for its clients. As of August 2017, Savedo operates as a subsidiary of Deposit Solutions GmbH and is staffed by a team of experienced finance professionals and online specialists dedicated to enhancing retail investment opportunities in Europe.

Solaris

Seed Round in 2016
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Clark

Seed Round in 2015
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company specializes in providing transparent, affordable, and comprehensive insurance coverage through a digital platform. By leveraging technology and insurance expertise, Clark offers a user-friendly approach to insurance advice, enabling customers to assess their insurance status easily. Users can access the platform via iOS and Android applications or a website, where they receive an analysis of their current insurance situation and recommendations for optimization. This includes comparing tariffs from various insurance providers, allowing users to manage their insurance needs transparently and at a lower cost. Clark is supported by FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.

Finreach

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2014, finreach solutions is a Berlin based fintech company on a mission to make the enablement of consumer financial potential as simple and effective as possible. They enable their partners to realise new business opportunities by providing added value to their products and services. Their partners rely on us to stay agile, deliver faster solutions, and make the most of their IT investment with API-led connectivity. finreach solutions developed the first automated current account switch kit (ASK), allowing banks to increase their share of primary current accounts. Headquartered in Berlin, their team of 30 is led by CEO Markus Dränert and CPO Taner Akcok; both have profound experience in aspects that relate to entrepreneurship, technology and marketing, making them the perfect match to drive forth finreach solutions in a competitive environment.

Vane

Seed Round in 2015
BillFront is a leading and fast growing technology-enabled finance provider dedicated to digital media companies globally. Through its technology platform, BillFront frees up working capital within the industry, thereby enabling its clients’ to accelerate their growth. BillFront provides financing between €50,000 and several millions of euros per month through integrating into its customers’ invoicing systems. The company was founded in 2015 and is run out of Berlin with offices in London & New York. The BillFront team is led by former media M&A banker, Greg Dimitriou.

Savedo

Seed Round in 2015
Savedo GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014, that facilitates investment in fixed-term deposits across the European Union. The platform allows users in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands to access better interest rates on their savings without the need to travel to different countries. By partnering with various banks, Savedo provides essential services such as customer support and standardized account documentation, streamlining the investment process for its clients. As of August 2017, Savedo operates as a subsidiary of Deposit Solutions GmbH and is staffed by a team of experienced finance professionals and online specialists dedicated to enhancing retail investment opportunities in Europe.

financeAds International

Seed Round in 2015
financeAds International GmbH specializes in performance marketing services tailored for financial service providers, assisting banks, insurance companies, and FinTech firms in acquiring new clients for their online products across Europe. The company utilizes an extensive network of financial publishers to deliver ROI-oriented online marketing solutions, where clients pay only for genuine and relevant leads. In addition to lead generation, financeAds offers branding solutions and agency support to enhance brand recognition for smaller clients. The company provides comprehensive services to advertisers, publishers, and agencies, including affiliate marketing campaigns and access to financial content tools. With its operations based in Berlin, Germany, financeAds International serves a range of countries including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland.

Finreach

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2014, finreach solutions is a Berlin based fintech company on a mission to make the enablement of consumer financial potential as simple and effective as possible. They enable their partners to realise new business opportunities by providing added value to their products and services. Their partners rely on us to stay agile, deliver faster solutions, and make the most of their IT investment with API-led connectivity. finreach solutions developed the first automated current account switch kit (ASK), allowing banks to increase their share of primary current accounts. Headquartered in Berlin, their team of 30 is led by CEO Markus Dränert and CPO Taner Akcok; both have profound experience in aspects that relate to entrepreneurship, technology and marketing, making them the perfect match to drive forth finreach solutions in a competitive environment.

Savedo

Seed Round in 2014
Savedo GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014, that facilitates investment in fixed-term deposits across the European Union. The platform allows users in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands to access better interest rates on their savings without the need to travel to different countries. By partnering with various banks, Savedo provides essential services such as customer support and standardized account documentation, streamlining the investment process for its clients. As of August 2017, Savedo operates as a subsidiary of Deposit Solutions GmbH and is staffed by a team of experienced finance professionals and online specialists dedicated to enhancing retail investment opportunities in Europe.
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