Playtomic
Venture Round in 2025
Playtomic is an online platform facilitating court bookings for racket sport enthusiasts worldwide. It connects players based on skill levels, fostering a social sports community while helping clubs optimize their facilities.
Q-CTRL develops software tools and firmware for quantum computing to reduce and control quantum bit errors in quantum hardware. Its quantum control infrastructure software supports research and development professionals and end users, accelerating the pathway to the first useful quantum computers and underpinning software-defined quantum sensors for defence, intelligence, navigation, and earth observation. The company collaborates with universities, national labs, and industry partners to advance hardware error management and stability in quantum systems.
Mentimeter
Secondary Market in 2024
Mentimeter develops interactive presentation software that enables real-time audience engagement through voting with smartphones. It offers features such as anonymous feedback and visualized responses, transforming passive presentations into engaging conversations for educators, business professionals, and event organizers.
RavenPack
Venture Round in 2024
RavenPack specializes in big data analytics services for finance. It converts unstructured content into structured data, enabling clients to improve returns, mitigate risk, and enhance efficiency by integrating public information insights into their models.
LeoLabs
Venture Round in 2024
LeoLabs Inc., established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in providing high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit through its phased-array radars. The company offers foundational mapping data and services, including rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing conjunction awareness, to mitigate collision risks for commercial satellite operators, government agencies, and satellite management services. Its innovative platform, LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, automates and modernizes satellite operations, serving as a basis for new generations of space situational awareness (SSA) and traffic safety services.
CoverManager
Series A in 2022
CoverManager is a restaurant management company that develops a hospitality platform. This platform enables restaurants to create, sell, and manage reservations while building customer databases and mitigating last-minute cancellations.
Sesamy is a platform designed to facilitate the seamless purchase and consumption of digital content, specifically audiobooks and e-books. It allows consumers to pay only for the specific titles they choose to read or listen to, rather than requiring them to pay for a subscription or a bundle of content. This flexible payment model not only provides users with cost savings but also enables them to access content across various apps and devices without restrictions. By focusing on user choice and convenience, Sesamy aims to enhance the digital reading and listening experience.
EcoVadis
Secondary Market in 2022
EcoVadis provides a collaborative platform enabling businesses to evaluate their suppliers' environmental and social performance.
Connex One
Series C in 2022
Connex One is a cloud-based, omni-channel customer engagement platform that enables organizations to manage inbound and outbound interactions across multiple channels. The platform combines data and speech analytics, an auto-dialer, and contact centre capabilities to deliver deeper customer insights and improved engagement. It uses advanced predictive dialer technology and aggregates data from diverse sources to optimize contact, support regulatory compliance, boost campaign performance, and reduce data costs. The solution aims to increase agent productivity and elevate customer satisfaction by providing end-to-end engagement tools in a single platform. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, Connex One serves businesses seeking scalable, integrated customer engagement workflows.
Typeform is a no-code SaaS platform that provides tools designed to enhance user engagement and facilitate data collection through interactive online forms, quizzes, surveys, and asynchronous video solutions. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, Typeform aims to transform digital interactions into meaningful human connections. The platform is built to deliver a conversational experience, combining the flow of real-life conversations with the efficiency of web forms, thus offering a more engaging user experience. With over 500 million digital interactions annually, Typeform integrates seamlessly with numerous essential business tools, such as HubSpot, Calendly, and Slack, and employs a globally-distributed workforce of more than 450 people.
causaLens
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2017, causaLens Ltd. specializes in developing predictive software using machine learning, AI, and time-series data. Its flagship product, CLPU (causaLens Predictive Unit), cleans data in real-time and adapts to changing environments. The company serves industries such as energy, asset management, food production, insurance, healthcare, and logistics.
HackerOne
Series E in 2022
HackerOne, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a platform that connects businesses with cybersecurity researchers, known as "hackers". This platform facilitates ethical hacking, where these professionals identify vulnerabilities in companies' software applications. HackerOne mediates between the hackers and the businesses, enabling secure collaboration to improve security and protect consumer data. The company's services include bug bounty solutions, vulnerability disclosure programs, and coordination processes, helping organizations reduce security risks and build trust with their customers.
Playtomic
Series C in 2021
Playtomic is an online platform facilitating court bookings for racket sport enthusiasts worldwide. It connects players based on skill levels, fostering a social sports community while helping clubs optimize their facilities.
Genially is a leading platform in interactive visual communication, offering an all-in-one online tool for creating engaging presentations, infographics, quizzes, and more. The platform allows users to enrich their content with interactivity and animation effects, making it accessible for individuals without design or programming skills. With over 1,000 customizable templates, users can easily produce striking visual media that captivates audiences. Genially caters to a diverse community of millions, including business professionals, educators, marketers, and designers, and is utilized by well-known companies such as Hulu, Danone, Michelin, and Heineken. The platform aims to transform the way information is communicated, allowing for impactful engagement through easily distributable, layered content.
Whoop, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their physiological metrics during workouts. Founded in 2012, Whoop provides a performance optimization system that continuously tracks key indicators such as heart rate, sleep, and recovery. The company's flagship product, the Whoop Strap 3.0, collects data around the clock, offering users insights that help balance training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. In addition to the wearable device, Whoop offers a variety of apparel and accessories, including bands, tops, joggers, and hats, primarily sold online. By delivering personalized insights into physical exertion and recovery, Whoop aims to help athletes and teams maximize their potential and improve their training outcomes.
Resolution Games
Series C in 2021
Resolution Games, established in 2015 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a pioneering games studio specializing in virtual and augmented reality experiences. Led by industry veterans, the company crafts an impressive portfolio of titles that transport players into rich, immersive VR and AR worlds, accessible across multiple platforms.
Lingokids
Series C in 2021
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.
Sesamy is a platform designed to facilitate the seamless purchase and consumption of digital content, specifically audiobooks and e-books. It allows consumers to pay only for the specific titles they choose to read or listen to, rather than requiring them to pay for a subscription or a bundle of content. This flexible payment model not only provides users with cost savings but also enables them to access content across various apps and devices without restrictions. By focusing on user choice and convenience, Sesamy aims to enhance the digital reading and listening experience.
Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods, accessible through a mobile app. It uses geo-localized technology to connect a community of about 15 million users and features a catalog with hundreds of millions of items, enabling users to discover unique goods at good prices while extending the life of functional products. The platform supports listing and purchasing across categories, including vehicles, and lets users publish advertisements from mobile or computer. Wallapop aims to drive innovation in online classifieds and promote sustainability. It was founded in 2013 in Barcelona, Spain by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive.
Vivino, established in 2010, is a global wine technology company based in San Francisco, with offices in Copenhagen, Ireland, Ukraine, and India. It operates a mobile application and internet platform that connects wine enthusiasts worldwide. Vivino's core business is a crowd-sourced wine marketplace, where users contribute ratings, tasting notes, and retail prices for wines from around the globe. The platform uses this community data to provide personalized wine recommendations, making wine discovery and purchase effortless for users of all expertise levels. Notably, Vivino's app allows users to scan wine labels with their smartphones to access user-generated ratings and reviews, along with suggested food pairings and average retail prices.
DuckDuckGo
Secondary Market in 2020
DuckDuckGo is an independent internet privacy company focused on protecting users from online tracking. Founded in 2008 as a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Search, it offers an all-in-one privacy solution through the DuckDuckGo web browser for mobile and desktop. The browser includes a search engine that does not spy on searches and features more than a dozen other privacy protections enabled by default, delivering stronger online privacy without sacrificing usability. The company serves a global user base of more than 100 million users.
Challengermode
Venture Round in 2020
Challengermode AB, established in 2014 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operates an online competitive gaming platform. It enables regular gamers to compete professionally in popular computer games like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. The platform automates tournament management, facilitates community engagement, and allows users to participate in competitions and leagues across various devices. Additionally, it offers features for gamers to monetize their skills and host their own tournaments, fostering community growth and engagement.
MariaDB is a global, open-source database company that provides a new generation of database products. Its software reaches over a billion users worldwide through Linux distributions and has been downloaded over a billion times, serving diverse industries and use cases. MariaDB operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, generating maximum revenue from the Americas, with a presence also in EMEA and APAC. The MariaDB Foundation, an independent non-profit, ensures continuity and open collaboration in the MariaDB ecosystem, providing a global contact point for the community and guaranteeing the reliability of the MariaDB Server. The foundation is funded by corporate and individual sponsors and is managed by its board of directors.
Busuu
Venture Round in 2020
Busuu is a global language learning platform with over 90 million users, offering interactive courses in 12 languages through its website and mobile apps. It uniquely fosters collaborative learning by connecting users with native speakers for practice in listening, writing, reading, and speaking. Founded in 2008, Busuu is headquartered in London and has expanded to provide corporate language training solutions for international companies. It has been recognized for its innovation, winning awards such as 'Best Education Start‐up' at The Europas TechCrunch Awards in 2011 and the CeBIT Innovation Award in 2010.
Playtomic
Venture Round in 2020
Playtomic is an online platform facilitating court bookings for racket sport enthusiasts worldwide. It connects players based on skill levels, fostering a social sports community while helping clubs optimize their facilities.
Revolut is a financial services company that operates a mobile banking platform and a multi-currency card. The app allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, pay with a card, and send money domestically and internationally. It provides tools for money management, including expense tracking and direct transfers to bank accounts. Since starting as a platform for prepaid cards and currency exchange, Revolut has expanded to features such as cryptocurrency trading, stock trading, and insurance offerings, alongside money remittance and card payments. The company serves customers globally, aiming to simplify managing money across currencies and borders through its digital platform.
Genially is a leading platform in interactive visual communication, offering an all-in-one online tool for creating engaging presentations, infographics, quizzes, and more. The platform allows users to enrich their content with interactivity and animation effects, making it accessible for individuals without design or programming skills. With over 1,000 customizable templates, users can easily produce striking visual media that captivates audiences. Genially caters to a diverse community of millions, including business professionals, educators, marketers, and designers, and is utilized by well-known companies such as Hulu, Danone, Michelin, and Heineken. The platform aims to transform the way information is communicated, allowing for impactful engagement through easily distributable, layered content.
RavenPack
Venture Round in 2019
RavenPack specializes in big data analytics services for finance. It converts unstructured content into structured data, enabling clients to improve returns, mitigate risk, and enhance efficiency by integrating public information insights into their models.
Auro Travel
Venture Round in 2019
Auro Travel is the largest provider of private vehicle services in Spain, specializing in offering a car service with a driver that is legal, professional, and discreet. The company focuses on delivering a personalized experience, adapting to the unique needs of each client. Auro Travel operates a ride-hailing platform that facilitates comfortable and reliable transportation for individuals, as well as tailored services for businesses and special events. Clients can conveniently book rides through an online tool or mobile application, ensuring affordable and accessible transportation options. With a commitment to professionalism and discretion, Auro Travel guarantees a seamless and satisfactory service.
Monocl
Venture Round in 2019
Monocl AB is a company based in Gothenburg, Sweden, that specializes in a cloud-based stakeholder management and mapping platform tailored for the life sciences industry. Its platform offers solutions for medical affairs, clinical research, and marketing and sales, enabling life science professionals to identify key opinion leaders and enhance their outreach and strategic engagement. Utilizing machine learning, Monocl continuously analyzes extensive data across various therapeutic areas and regions, providing valuable insights that facilitate smarter collaboration and improve stakeholder relationships. As of October 2020, Monocl operates as a subsidiary of Definitive Healthcare, enhancing its capability to serve clients in the life sciences sector.
Nivo is a developer of an instant messaging platform specifically designed for the financial services sector. The platform combines bank-standard identity verification with secure messaging, allowing users to communicate in a manner similar to popular messaging apps while ensuring that both parties can trust each other's identity. Nivo's technology facilitates identification verification checks and enables users to securely send and receive documents, images, and files. With features such as open banking and electronic signatures, Nivo streamlines the process of customer identification and information sharing, making it an efficient tool for banks and other companies in the financial industry.
Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods through its on-demand delivery application. The platform connects customers with independent couriers who deliver a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and personal items, within 60 minutes. Glovo operates in several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. Users can browse their favorite restaurants and shops, place orders, and track deliveries in real-time using the app's geolocation feature. This service effectively acts as a personal courier, allowing customers to receive goods and complete errands quickly and efficiently.
Playtomic
Venture Round in 2019
Playtomic is an online platform facilitating court bookings for racket sport enthusiasts worldwide. It connects players based on skill levels, fostering a social sports community while helping clubs optimize their facilities.
Partnerize
Series D in 2018
Partnerize is a software company that provides a partner automation platform designed to build, manage, and optimize partnership marketing programs. The platform supports discovery, recruitment, optimization, payment, brand safety, and fraud prevention, delivered as an end-to-end SaaS solution. It uses artificial intelligence to form, analyze, and predict the outcomes of partner marketing campaigns, helping marketers increase customer acquisition and generate higher-margin revenue from online channels while reducing dependence on primary sales and marketing channels. The product aims to give marketers control over the entire partnership lifecycle from discovery to payout on a single platform.
Resolution Games
Series B in 2018
Resolution Games, established in 2015 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a pioneering games studio specializing in virtual and augmented reality experiences. Led by industry veterans, the company crafts an impressive portfolio of titles that transport players into rich, immersive VR and AR worlds, accessible across multiple platforms.
Playtomic
Venture Round in 2018
Playtomic is an online platform facilitating court bookings for racket sport enthusiasts worldwide. It connects players based on skill levels, fostering a social sports community while helping clubs optimize their facilities.
Stratio is a digital transformation company specializing in artificial intelligence and big data solutions. Founded in November 2013, it has evolved from a small team of 15 to over 500 employees, with operations primarily in Madrid, Bogota, and Paris. The company offers a hybrid virtual data management platform that encompasses the entire data lifecycle, including auto-discovery, virtualization, metadata enrichment, and MLOps for data mining. Stratio's technology promotes scalability and adaptability, allowing organizations to integrate their data management across public clouds and on-premises environments without vendor lock-in. This flexibility enables clients to leverage existing resources, such as ontologies and machine learning models, effectively reducing time and costs while facilitating expansion into new markets.
LendInvest
Series C in 2018
LendInvest, established in 2008, is a London-based online platform that facilitates property lending and investing. It enables everyday investors to access various asset classes through its marketplace, which underwrites and pre-funds investments. The company offers a range of property finance solutions, including bridge loans, development loans, and buy-to-let loans, catering to intermediaries, landlords, and developers across the UK.
OnTruck is a digital platform that connects businesses with freight carriers to facilitate the regional transport of palletized goods. By leveraging advanced technologies, it offers a straightforward and transparent pricing system that allows companies to obtain immediate quotes and schedule shipments in under two minutes. OnTruck operates primarily in Spain and the United Kingdom, focusing on urban areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, and London. The service supports both immediate and scheduled deliveries, including options for 24-hour and 48-hour service, ensuring that palletized goods can be picked up promptly. OnTruck's platform is designed to optimize the use of industrial vehicles by generating efficient routes, thereby reducing empty kilometers and enhancing overall transport efficiency. Its competitive pricing can be up to 50% lower than traditional market rates, making it a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking reliable freight services.
Tradeshift
Series E in 2018
Tradeshift is a global cloud-based business network that connects buyers and suppliers, streamlining supply chain processes. Founded in 2009, the company offers a suite of services including eProcurement, AP automation, risk management, seller engagement, and payment solutions. Tradeshift's platform enables businesses to connect with their suppliers digitally, facilitating early payment discounts, risk mitigation, and the elimination of manual processes. With a presence in multiple countries, Tradeshift operates as a subsidiary of Tradeshift Holdings Inc. and also has an innovation lab, Tradeshift Frontiers, dedicated to exploring emerging technologies for B2B commerce and global supply chain transformation.
Tiptapp
Venture Round in 2018
Tiptapp is a platform designed to facilitate the movement and exchange of goods, specifically focusing on used and recyclable items. The application serves as a marketplace where users can seek and offer assistance with various tasks, including delivery, shopping, moving, and recycling. By connecting individuals who need help with those willing to provide it, Tiptapp simplifies the process of handling low-value second-hand items and bulky waste. This service enables users to efficiently dispose of or trade their possessions through a user-friendly mobile application, promoting sustainability and resourcefulness in the community.
Quixel
Venture Round in 2018
Quixel is a developer of an online multimedia platform that specializes in creating tools for 3D content production. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including a vast photogrammetry asset library known as Megascans, as well as Bridge and Mixer, which facilitate efficient workflows in next-generation 3D artistry. Quixel's platform features a scan-based material library and a responsive 3D painting tool designed for physically based rendering (PBR). This customizable texturing suite integrates with Photoshop, providing clients with the necessary editing tools for working with scanned 3D objects and material design. Additionally, Quixel supports users through educational programs and tutorials, enhancing their ability to utilize these advanced tools effectively.
Wallapop
Venture Round in 2018
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods, accessible through a mobile app. It uses geo-localized technology to connect a community of about 15 million users and features a catalog with hundreds of millions of items, enabling users to discover unique goods at good prices while extending the life of functional products. The platform supports listing and purchasing across categories, including vehicles, and lets users publish advertisements from mobile or computer. Wallapop aims to drive innovation in online classifieds and promote sustainability. It was founded in 2013 in Barcelona, Spain by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive.
AdMedia Partners
Acquisition in 2018
AdMedia Partners, established in 1990 and headquartered in New York, is a merger and acquisition advisory firm specializing in the advertising, marketing services, media, and technology sectors. The company offers strategic consulting, cross-border advisory services, divestitures, and valuations, having successfully completed over 250 transactions valued at over $12 billion. Since March 2018, it operates as a subsidiary of GP Bullhound LLP.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2018
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2017
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Seventy Agency
Venture Round in 2017
Seventy is a brand and business design agency operating from Stockholm and Shanghai. It assists corporations in understanding markets and achieving sustainable growth through services like concept development, consumer insights, strategy direction, and market entry strategy.
Fishbrain
Series B in 2017
FishBrain AB, established in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a mobile application that serves as a social network, commerce platform, and tool for sport fishing enthusiasts. The Fishbrain app connects anglers, enables users to track and share personal statistics, provides fishing forecasts, and offers an interactive map to discover new fishing spots and see real-time catch data. It also promotes responsible fishing practices, such as catch and release, and sustainable harvesting. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
Mathem
Venture Round in 2017
MatHem is an e-commerce company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in the online delivery of groceries and household consumables. Founded in 2009, it serves over half of Swedish households by providing a comprehensive online grocery store that includes a wide variety of products, ready-made grocery bags, and recipe suggestions. MatHem operates a user-friendly platform that streamlines grocery shopping and enhances the cooking experience through subscription plans and helpful tips. Deliveries are made seven days a week using temperature-controlled vehicles to maintain product freshness. The company's commitment to quality has earned it recognition, including awards for being the Grocery Website of the Year by a Swedish online magazine.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2016
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Spotify
Secondary Market in 2016
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.
Job&Talent
Series B in 2016
Job&Talent is a global marketplace connecting skilled professionals with reputable companies. Leveraging advanced technology, it facilitates reliable and flexible job placements, benefiting both employees seeking opportunities and businesses requiring agile workforces.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2015
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Instabridge
Series A in 2015
Instabridge AB is a Stockholm-based company that develops a mobile application designed for finding and sharing Wi-Fi networks. Founded in 2012, the application facilitates the sharing of Wi-Fi access without requiring users to disclose passwords, promoting a community-driven approach to connectivity. Originally launched to enable users to share their home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, Instabridge has evolved into a broader Wi-Fi sharing platform, particularly gaining traction in developing markets like Brazil and Mexico, where cellular data can be costly. The app allows users to share access details of Wi-Fi hotspots and taps into a crowdsourced database, featuring both user-contributed hotspots and known public venues with free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald's and Starbucks. The company's mission is to establish a global Wi-Fi sharing community in cities worldwide.
Fishbrain
Series A in 2015
FishBrain AB, established in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a mobile application that serves as a social network, commerce platform, and tool for sport fishing enthusiasts. The Fishbrain app connects anglers, enables users to track and share personal statistics, provides fishing forecasts, and offers an interactive map to discover new fishing spots and see real-time catch data. It also promotes responsible fishing practices, such as catch and release, and sustainable harvesting. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
Zound Industries
Venture Round in 2015
Zound Industries designs, develops, and markets headphones. It offers four brands, intended to serve specific audiences: Urbanears, Coloud, Marshall, and Molami.
The company has set up distribution in more than 100 markets, and its products are available at over 20,000 locations globally, including Apple, Best Buy, HMV, Target, Urban Outfitters, Colette, FNAC, Media Markt, Telia, Deutsche Telecom, Orange, and Tesco.
Zound Industries was co-founded by Konrad Bergström, Niklas Bergh, and Oscar Axhede in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. Its products were first introduced to the market in December 2009.
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.
Believe
Private Equity Round in 2015
Believe is a digital distributor focused on supporting independent musicians and labels. It offers expertise, fairness, transparency, and respect throughout the digital distribution process.
Wallapop
Venture Round in 2015
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods, accessible through a mobile app. It uses geo-localized technology to connect a community of about 15 million users and features a catalog with hundreds of millions of items, enabling users to discover unique goods at good prices while extending the life of functional products. The platform supports listing and purchasing across categories, including vehicles, and lets users publish advertisements from mobile or computer. Wallapop aims to drive innovation in online classifieds and promote sustainability. It was founded in 2013 in Barcelona, Spain by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive.
Auctionata
Series C in 2015
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.
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RealityMine
Series B in 2015
RealityMine Limited, established in 2012, specializes in behavioral data technology, serving media agencies, media owners, and market research organizations globally. The company offers a suite of products, including TouchPoints for cross-media data analysis, RealityMine for passive media measurement, Metis for data analytics, and RAMP for cross-platform and cross-device measurement. RealityMine's solutions provide insights into consumers' feelings and behaviors across various media types, enabling informed business and marketing strategies. The company is headquartered in Manchester, UK, with additional offices in New York, USA, and Toronto, Canada.
Goo Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Goo Technologies is a pioneering web technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden. The company's vision is a world where all digital experiences are available instantly on all devices, everywhere. In the internet world it envisions, advanced games are published online just like a web page.
Mathem
Venture Round in 2014
MatHem is an e-commerce company based in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in the online delivery of groceries and household consumables. Founded in 2009, it serves over half of Swedish households by providing a comprehensive online grocery store that includes a wide variety of products, ready-made grocery bags, and recipe suggestions. MatHem operates a user-friendly platform that streamlines grocery shopping and enhances the cooking experience through subscription plans and helpful tips. Deliveries are made seven days a week using temperature-controlled vehicles to maintain product freshness. The company's commitment to quality has earned it recognition, including awards for being the Grocery Website of the Year by a Swedish online magazine.
LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group is a Swedish mobile gaming company headquartered in Stockholm, specializing in online casino and sports betting services. Founded in 2010, the company operates primarily in Nordic countries and across Europe, offering a diverse portfolio of gaming options. Its platform provides access to approximately 1,500 games from 60 different providers, including slots, jackpots, table games, live casinos, poker, bingo, and lotteries, as well as sports betting. LeoVegas is designed for mobile devices but also supports access via tablets and desktop computers, ensuring a versatile gaming experience for users. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment and innovative gaming solutions.
Instabridge
Venture Round in 2014
Instabridge AB is a Stockholm-based company that develops a mobile application designed for finding and sharing Wi-Fi networks. Founded in 2012, the application facilitates the sharing of Wi-Fi access without requiring users to disclose passwords, promoting a community-driven approach to connectivity. Originally launched to enable users to share their home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, Instabridge has evolved into a broader Wi-Fi sharing platform, particularly gaining traction in developing markets like Brazil and Mexico, where cellular data can be costly. The app allows users to share access details of Wi-Fi hotspots and taps into a crowdsourced database, featuring both user-contributed hotspots and known public venues with free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald's and Starbucks. The company's mission is to establish a global Wi-Fi sharing community in cities worldwide.
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Poppermost Productions
Venture Round in 2014
Poppermost Productions AB is an independent game development company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating immersive gaming experiences, notably through its flagship product, SNOW, a winter action sports game that features events, challenges, competitions, and customizable player clothing. Poppermost Productions is currently working on a free-to-play open-world action sports platform designed to provide players with expansive environments for exploration, social interaction, and competition. By collaborating with numerous prominent brands, athletes, and trend-setters in the sports industry, the company aims to deliver a level of realism and engagement that distinguishes its offerings from traditional sports games.
Fishbrain
Seed Round in 2014
FishBrain AB, established in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, develops a mobile application that serves as a social network, commerce platform, and tool for sport fishing enthusiasts. The Fishbrain app connects anglers, enables users to track and share personal statistics, provides fishing forecasts, and offers an interactive map to discover new fishing spots and see real-time catch data. It also promotes responsible fishing practices, such as catch and release, and sustainable harvesting. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
Klarna
Venture Round in 2014
Klarna is a technology-driven payments company that provides a platform for connecting consumers and merchants with flexible payment options for online and offline shopping. It offers direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans, supported by a mobile app that enhances the shopping experience with flexible payment options and cashback rewards. The company operates across multiple countries and serves merchants with payment solutions and tailored advertising services, including messaging and insights features. Klarna is known for its buy now, pay later model, enabling interest-free financing for purchases divided into installments.
Zuto
Venture Round in 2014
Zuto Limited is a car finance brokerage based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, specializing in providing a range of car finance options for new and used vehicles. Founded in 2006 and previously known as Car Loan 4U Limited until its rebranding in May 2015, Zuto offers a web-based platform that connects users with various lenders, facilitating the car-buying process. The company provides personalized support to help customers make informed purchasing decisions and navigate the financing landscape. In addition to car loans, Zuto assists users in obtaining insurance products, including motor, GAP, and mechanical breakdown coverage. Its platform enables users from diverse financial backgrounds to access essential tools such as vehicle history reports and valuation checks, streamlining the application process for car financing.
Vint, a social booking platform
Seed Round in 2014
Vint is a social booking platform that specializes in connecting gyms, trainers, and clients to enhance the personal training experience. Founded in 2013 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Vint offers a peer-to-peer marketplace and a white-label SaaS solution that integrates social and growth features to mitigate the high rates of member churn, which can average 50% annually in the fitness industry. By providing a comprehensive management system, Vint streamlines everyday tasks such as scheduling, bookings, and payments, allowing fitness providers to focus on building a strong community among their members. The platform includes tools for direct communication, smart marketing, and a customizable mobile application, thereby improving client engagement and loyalty. Vint serves clients across multiple regions, including the United States, Sweden, and Australia, helping them reduce administrative burdens and grow their businesses effectively.
MyOptique Group
Series C in 2013
MyOptique Group is a leading European retailer specialising in online sales of prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Operating under brands such as Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, and MyOptique.com, the company offers over 150 brands and 7,000 styles across its platforms. With a customer-centric approach, it aims to provide superior service and significant savings by eliminating the need for high street intermediaries. The group's sales are predominantly outside the UK market, with more than two-thirds of revenue generated internationally.
MetaPack Limited is a provider of eCommerce delivery management software, specializing in solutions for large retailers, small and medium businesses, third-party logistics providers, and carriers in both B2B and B2C markets. Founded in 1999 and based in London, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates with 465 carriers and 5,000 delivery services, including options like Next Day delivery and Click and Collect. Key features of its platform include MetaPack Manager, which simplifies integration with various carrier networks; MetaPack Control Tower, designed for tracking and reporting parcel journeys; and MetaPack Options, which provides real-time delivery choices on clients' websites. Additionally, MetaPack offers analytics tools to assess delivery performance, solutions for returns management, and tracking portals to enhance customer experience. By automating processes and providing personalized delivery options, MetaPack helps retailers improve customer loyalty and streamline logistics operations.
RealityMine
Series A in 2013
RealityMine Limited, established in 2012, specializes in behavioral data technology, serving media agencies, media owners, and market research organizations globally. The company offers a suite of products, including TouchPoints for cross-media data analysis, RealityMine for passive media measurement, Metis for data analytics, and RAMP for cross-platform and cross-device measurement. RealityMine's solutions provide insights into consumers' feelings and behaviors across various media types, enabling informed business and marketing strategies. The company is headquartered in Manchester, UK, with additional offices in New York, USA, and Toronto, Canada.
Burt Intelligence
Series A in 2012
Founded in 2019 as a standalone entity, Burt Intelligence provides data-driven insights for digital publishers and brands. Its platform simplifies advertising data complexity, automates workflows, and offers solutions for forecasting, reporting, discrepancy resolution, and sales intelligence.
Pure Equity Advisors
Acquisition in 2012
Pure Equity Advisors is a corporate finance firm. Pure Equity Advisors is an independent financial advisory firm focused on exits and growth equity fundraising. We advice entrepreneurs and investors on their most critical issue: mergers & acquisitions.
Tunigo
Venture Round in 2012
Tunigo offers the easiest and most fun way to find, create, and share new music and playlists on Spotify. With Tunigo you will discover specific music for all occasions, grouped by the real events of your life. Plus you will also be keeping track of the latest releases, charts, reviews and current music news.
13th Lab
Seed Round in 2012
13th Lab is a company focused on advancing computer vision technology for mobile devices. It specializes in developing a platform that utilizes Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), a technology originally created by NASA for autonomous vehicles in space missions. This innovative platform enables the creation of three-dimensional maps from image data, allowing for enhanced interaction and functionality within mobile applications. The company's first application, Ball Invasion, is available for iPad2 users, showcasing the practical use of its technology in a mobile gaming context. Through its work, 13th Lab aims to position the camera as a vital sensor in mobile devices, unlocking new possibilities for developers and users alike.
Leovegas
Seed Round in 2012
LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group is a Swedish mobile gaming company headquartered in Stockholm, specializing in online casino and sports betting services. Founded in 2010, the company operates primarily in Nordic countries and across Europe, offering a diverse portfolio of gaming options. Its platform provides access to approximately 1,500 games from 60 different providers, including slots, jackpots, table games, live casinos, poker, bingo, and lotteries, as well as sports betting. LeoVegas is designed for mobile devices but also supports access via tablets and desktop computers, ensuring a versatile gaming experience for users. The company is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality entertainment and innovative gaming solutions.
Bluewater Bio International
Venture Round in 2012
Bluewater Bio International is a company specializing in water and wastewater treatment technologies on a global scale. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, the company designs, supplies, and commissions various treatment technologies, including HYBACS, which enhances the capacity of existing activated sludge plants. Their offerings also include FilterClear, a multimedia filtration system for removing suspended solids, and Neotech, a UV disinfection technology suitable for applications in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Additionally, Bluewater Bio provides GHG-Tox for monitoring nitrification and greenhouse gases, CFIC, a moving bed bioreactor technology, and operational and maintenance services. The company emphasizes environmentally friendly practices, aiming to improve wastewater processing while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. With offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Bluewater Bio is positioned to meet the diverse needs of the water treatment industry.
myThings Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializes in customized programmatic advertising solutions for online retailers. The company, previously known as Swift-Find, Inc., is renowned globally for its conversion-driven, personalized display advertising, which drives sales growth for top-tier European retailers such as Littlewoods, Zalando, and Microsoft Store. myThings' platform employs retargeting, pre-targeting, and look-alike targeting to generate over 150% uplift compared to industry standards, personalizing over a billion banner impressions monthly across 14 markets. It leverages real-time bidding (RTB) technology, processing half a billion RTB requests daily, and collaborates with leading RTB exchanges like Google DoubleClick and AppNexus. myThings was recognized as the 2011 E-consultancy Innovation in Affiliate Marketing Award winner and ranked #5 among Europe's fastest-growing digital media companies by Media Momentum.
Neonode
Venture Round in 2011
Neonode develops and licenses advanced user interface solutions, specializing in optical interactive touch technologies under the zForce brand. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company offers engineering consulting services and sells branded sensor products like AirBar. Neonode's MultiSensing technology enhances user experiences by identifying object size, pressure, depth, speed, and proximity using light with zero latency.
ALEXANDALEXA
Series A in 2010
Alexandalexa is a global luxury online kids store.
It was founded in Q4 2006 by husband and wife team Alex Theophanous and Alexa Till. They have since created a fast growing eCommerce business that has grown fast and pioneered luxury childrens retailing online.
The list of brands available includes many firsts online, including Burberry kids clothing, Ralph Lauren kids, Fendi, John Galliano and man more. They stock childrens ranges from newborn to 12 yrs old.
Based in London, but shipping to 65 countried worldwide, the Company now employs over twenty people. It controls it's own supply chain, photography and marketing, and has a customer list that boasts many celebrity mum's and well know journalists.
2010 will be a record year for the Business, having gained over 85 designer labels, and appointing Belinda Earl (current Goup CEO of Jaeger/ Aquascutum) to become Chairman.
myThings Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializes in customized programmatic advertising solutions for online retailers. The company, previously known as Swift-Find, Inc., is renowned globally for its conversion-driven, personalized display advertising, which drives sales growth for top-tier European retailers such as Littlewoods, Zalando, and Microsoft Store. myThings' platform employs retargeting, pre-targeting, and look-alike targeting to generate over 150% uplift compared to industry standards, personalizing over a billion banner impressions monthly across 14 markets. It leverages real-time bidding (RTB) technology, processing half a billion RTB requests daily, and collaborates with leading RTB exchanges like Google DoubleClick and AppNexus. myThings was recognized as the 2011 E-consultancy Innovation in Affiliate Marketing Award winner and ranked #5 among Europe's fastest-growing digital media companies by Media Momentum.
FlatFrog Laboratories
Venture Round in 2010
FlatFrog Laboratories AB is a manufacturer of interactive panel displays, specializing in advanced multi-touch technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lund, Sweden, the company develops a range of products including FlatFrog boards, monitors, and multi-touch modules designed for various applications such as education, collaboration, medical settings, and signage. Their offerings are utilized in diverse environments including gaming, digital signage, and interactive whiteboards. FlatFrog's patented technologies are engineered for high-volume production and deliver superior in-glass multi-touch performance for large flat displays. The company's products are distributed internationally, with a presence in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Avito, established in 2007 by Jonas Nordlander and Filip Engelbert, is Russia's leading online classifieds platform. It facilitates the buying and selling of a wide array of items, including used cars, clothing, real estate, and collectibles, as well as services and event tickets. The platform connects buyers and sellers, enabling transactions without charging fees for ad placement, and caters primarily to small and medium-sized businesses.
Interactive Investor
Seed Round in 2009
Interactive Investor is a subscription-based direct investing platform founded in 1995, designed to assist individual investors in making informed financial decisions. The platform allows users to trade directly from its website, offering execution-only products and services that cater to both retail investors and corporate clients. With over 8 million unique visitors each year, Interactive Investor provides a comprehensive suite of independent tools and information to help users identify optimal investment opportunities. The platform features a variety of investment options, including share and fund dealing, trading accounts, and ready-made investment selections, ensuring that users have access to essential resources for managing their investment activities effectively.
Heliatek GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacture of organic photovoltaics (OPV) solutions, particularly HeliaSol and HeliaFilm. These innovative products are designed for integration into various building surfaces, including horizontal, vertical, and curved structures, making them suitable for retrofitting existing buildings as well as for new construction. Heliatek's OPV technology is characterized by its ultra-lightweight and flexible nature, contributing to environmentally friendly energy solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including those in the building and construction materials industry, automotive manufacturers, and suppliers, and has established strategic partnerships with firms such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China. With approximately 160 employees, Heliatek is at the forefront of advancing organic electronics, utilizing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing processes in controlled environments to produce its solar films.
Muzicall is a provider of ringback tone (RBT) services tailored for mobile operators and media companies. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in London's Soho, the company aims to optimize the brief sound experience during telephone call setups, focusing on the average 15-second duration. Muzicall offers a comprehensive suite of services, including licensed content catalogues, white-label solutions, and billing services for retailers. Additionally, it specializes in the design, integration, and management of RBT technology platforms, as well as alert and portal management. By partnering closely with its clients, Muzicall invests in marketing and systems to enhance revenue growth and sustainability for its partners, leveraging a team of specialists in telecom, music, consumer engagement, and marketing.
OrderDynamics
Venture Round in 2009
OrderDynamics Corp. is a provider of eCommerce solutions tailored for multi-channel retailers in North and Central America and beyond. The company specializes in an order management system and commerce platform that enhances both frontend and backend operations. Frontend capabilities include product merchandising, catalog management, promotions management, and content personalization, while backend features encompass order management, customer relationship management, and inventory management. OrderDynamics also offers mobile commerce solutions and strategic planning services to help clients optimize revenue and streamline operations. As part of Tecsys Inc., OrderDynamics operates globally, serving a diverse clientele including notable brands across various regions. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada, the company has evolved to meet the needs of the rapidly changing retail landscape.
eCommera, Linked by Isobar, is a commerce specialist that combines strategic, technology and operational support to deliver rapid growth for global brands and retailers. They are passionate about retail and that permeates everything that they do - whether they are helping clients like Jimmy Choo develop an international strategy, working with Clarins to launch sites in over 25 markets, or putting their heads together with the team at Asda-Walmart to realise their next innovation.
They have over eight years of experience, during which they’ve launched more than 170 sites for 25 brands across 30+ markets, logged over 2 million hours of development experience, and chalked up over 50,000 hours of analysis.
They provide system integration services, retail consultancy and in-life technology management. They have the expertise, the experience and the drive to help you take your commerce operation to the next level.
Part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, eCommera is at the forefront of Brand Commerce – creating effortless, borderless consumer journeys from the point of engagement to the point of purchase.
DynamicAction
Venture Round in 2009
DynamicAction Holdings, Inc. is a provider of advanced analytics solutions tailored for retail merchandising organizations worldwide. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform designed to analyze vast amounts of data from various retail functions, including marketing, merchandising, operations, and finance. DynamicAction utilizes over 1,000 proprietary algorithms to identify inefficiencies, recommend actionable strategies, and prioritize these actions based on their financial impact. The platform enables users to manage tasks, log actions, and communicate effectively within teams, ultimately driving automated decision-making both online and in-store. Retailers such as Farfetch, Wehkamp, and Cole Haan leverage DynamicAction to enhance operational efficiency, optimize pricing strategies, and improve profitability. Recognized for its innovative approach, DynamicAction has been highlighted as a leading prescriptive analytics technology in retail.
Greetz is a Dutch e-commerce business specializing in personalized greeting cards and gifts. Customers can design and customize cards online, which are then locally printed and shipped. As the market leader in the Netherlands, Greetz has demonstrated success and is now expanding internationally.
Firecomms
Venture Round in 2009
Firecomms is a compound semiconductor company based in Cork, Ireland, specializing in the development of high-speed light sources in the visible range. The company focuses on photonics and consumer electronics semiconductors, providing innovative solutions for optical data communications. Its products, including lasers and LEDs, facilitate low-cost and high-speed optical data transmission and capture using visible light. This technology creates new opportunities for networking, particularly in small area applications such as car networks and home networks. By combining advanced compound semiconductor technology with small-scale integration, Firecomms aims to enhance data networking services through its fiber optic solutions and optical transceivers.
BullGuard
Venture Round in 2008
BullGuard Limited is a software company specializing in internet and mobile security solutions for home users and small businesses. Established in 2002 and headquartered in London, the company offers a comprehensive range of products including antivirus software, a 24/7 protection suite, and identity protection services. BullGuard's solutions also encompass data backup for PCs and mobile devices, as well as innovative offerings like the BullGuard IoT Scanner, which identifies vulnerable connected devices, and Dojo by BullGuard, a cybersecurity solution tailored for smart home devices. Additionally, the company provides BullGuard VPN, which employs military-grade encryption to ensure user anonymity while browsing the internet. Through its diverse product portfolio, BullGuard aims to empower customers to navigate the digital landscape confidently and securely.
Fjord is a service design consultancy that specializes in creating effective and desirable digital services. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, the company operates as a subsidiary of Accenture. Fjord employs over 200 design experts across nine global creative hubs, including cities like Berlin, London, and New York. The firm collaborates with innovation leaders to simplify complex systems and design breakthrough experiences that resonate with users. Its diverse client portfolio features notable organizations such as the BBC, BBVA, Citibank, Harvard Medical School, Nokia, PayPal, Qualcomm, and Telefónica.
myThings Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializes in customized programmatic advertising solutions for online retailers. The company, previously known as Swift-Find, Inc., is renowned globally for its conversion-driven, personalized display advertising, which drives sales growth for top-tier European retailers such as Littlewoods, Zalando, and Microsoft Store. myThings' platform employs retargeting, pre-targeting, and look-alike targeting to generate over 150% uplift compared to industry standards, personalizing over a billion banner impressions monthly across 14 markets. It leverages real-time bidding (RTB) technology, processing half a billion RTB requests daily, and collaborates with leading RTB exchanges like Google DoubleClick and AppNexus. myThings was recognized as the 2011 E-consultancy Innovation in Affiliate Marketing Award winner and ranked #5 among Europe's fastest-growing digital media companies by Media Momentum.