GP Bullhound

GP Bullhound is a technology advisory and investment firm founded in 1999, headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, Stockholm, Berlin, and Manchester. The firm specializes in providing transaction advice and capital to entrepreneurs and founders, focusing on mergers and acquisitions as well as private placements. With a strong emphasis on innovation, GP Bullhound connects clients to global buyers and capital across Europe, the United States, and Asia. The firm has facilitated notable transactions with leading companies in the technology sector, including Avito, Delivery Hero, King.com, and Spotify. By offering independent strategic advice and leveraging its deep understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, GP Bullhound distinguishes itself from traditional investment banks. The firm is dedicated to helping exceptional individuals build successful businesses and aims to foster the creation of billion-dollar technology companies worldwide.

Robert Ahldin

Partner

Claudio Alvarez

Partner

Graeme Bayley

Partner and Group Chief Financial Officer

Elena Bocharova

Investment Banking Associate

Guillaume Bonneton

Partner

Felix Bratell

Associate

Hugh Campbell

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Gioia Cerbelli

Associate

Jack Curran

Investment Banking Associate

Alec Dafferner

Partner, Head of San Francisco Office

Joakim Dal

Partner

Matthew Finegold

Associate

Paul Gaillard

Associate

Hampus Hellermark

Analyst

Daniel Herter

Associate

Okan Inaltay

Associate

Alon Kuperman

Director

Reda Larbi

Analyst

Pierce Lewis-Oakes

Investment Banking Associate

Manish Madhvani

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Praveena Muthukumar

Finance Manager

Simon Nicholls

Partner

Adam Page

Associate

Dipam Patel

Associate

ED Prior

Investment Banking Associate

Sven Raeymaekers

Partner

Julian Riedlbauer

Partner

Per Roman

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Jaime Sendagorta

Associate

Andre Shortell

Partner

Greg Smith

Partner

Carl Wessberg

Partner

91 past transactions

Typeform

Series C in 2022
Typeform S.L., founded in 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate information collection and sharing in a conversational manner. The platform allows users to create engaging online forms, including surveys, polls, quizzes, and job applications, in multiple languages. Typeform serves a diverse clientele, including market researchers, recruiters, educators, and marketers, by providing tools that enhance user interaction and improve data collection. By prioritizing design and user experience, Typeform aims to transform the often mundane task of filling out forms into a more enjoyable and effective process. The company's mission is to make digital interactions more human, helping brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

causaLens

Series A in 2022
causaLens Ltd. develops innovative application software that leverages predictive technology to enhance time-series prediction. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company offers its flagship product, the causaLens Predictive Unit (CLPU), which employs machine learning, artificial intelligence, and real-time data processing to provide accurate and adaptable predictions across various industries, including finance, energy, healthcare, and logistics. By focusing on Causal AI, causaLens aims to overcome the limitations of traditional machine learning models that often struggle with time-series data, thereby delivering more reliable and actionable insights. The platform features advanced capabilities such as autonomous data cleaning, model discovery, and end-to-end productization, positioning causaLens as a leader in transforming enterprise operations through robust predictive analytics. The team consists mainly of scientists and engineers with advanced degrees in quantitative fields, underscoring the company's commitment to scientific rigor and innovation.

HackerOne

Series E in 2022
HackerOne, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, develops a hacker-powered security platform that connects businesses with penetration testers and cybersecurity researchers. The platform offers various services, including bug bounty solutions and vulnerability disclosure programs, which help organizations identify and mitigate security risks before they can be exploited. By collaborating with a global community of ethical hackers, HackerOne assists companies in enhancing their vulnerability coordination processes, ultimately protecting consumer data and trust. With additional offices in London, New York City, Singapore, and the Netherlands, HackerOne plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between businesses and security experts to address relevant security issues effectively.

Playtomic

Series C in 2021
Playtomic operates an online sports court booking platform intended to become a social network for sports players. It provides a platform to reserve courts, find other players with similar skill levels, and join a social sports community dedicated to learning that helps sports clubs to optimize the use of their facilities and step into the digital age. Playtomic was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Genially

Series B in 2021
Genially Web S.L. operates a web portal for creating presentations. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cordoba, Spain.

WHOOP

Series F in 2021
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Resolution Games

Series C in 2021
Resolution Games AB is a gaming studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) games, aiming to create immersive experiences for players. With a team of industry experts, Resolution Games focuses on producing a diverse catalog of titles that enhance the sense of presence and engagement through cutting-edge technology. The studio's games are designed to be available across multiple platforms, catering to a wide audience of gaming enthusiasts.

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

Seed Round in 2021
Sesamy provides frictionless single purchases and consumption of digital content, without restricting the user’s choice of app or device.

Glovo

Series F in 2021
Glovo is a Barcelona-based start-up that revolutionizes access to local goods by offering on-demand delivery services. Founded in March 2015, it operates a mobile application that connects customers with independent couriers, allowing for the delivery of a wide range of products, including food, groceries, and urgent packages, often within 60 minutes. The app features geolocation technology, enabling users to track their deliveries in real-time and find the nearest courier. Glovo's services extend across several countries, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, with plans for further expansion. By facilitating quick and efficient delivery from local shops and restaurants, Glovo provides users with a convenient solution for their everyday errands.

Wallapop

Series G in 2021
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain, that facilitates the buying and selling of secondhand goods. Founded in September 2013 by Agustin Gomez, the platform operates as a "virtual flea market," connecting users within their local communities to trade a wide variety of pre-owned items. By focusing on local transactions, Wallapop aims to promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste while providing an accessible way for individuals to declutter their homes and find affordable products. The app's user-friendly interface and geolocation features enhance the buying and selling experience, making it a popular choice for those looking to engage in secondhand commerce.

Vivino

Series D in 2021
Vivino, Inc. develops a mobile application and an Internet platform for the wine community. The company allows users to contribute ratings for wines from around the globe. Its Vivino application gives crowd-sourced tasting notes, average retail price, and suggested food pairings. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; Ireland; Ukraine; and India.

DuckDuckGo

Secondary Market in 2020
We're the Internet privacy company for everyone who's had enough of hidden online tracking and wants to take back their privacy now. For over a decade, we've built products, created new technology, and worked with policymakers to make online privacy simple and accessible for all. Every day, millions of people rely on our free all-in-one solution to stay private online. In one download we deliver privacy, simplified. Try DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials on Safari, Firefox, & Chrome and the DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for iOS or Android today.

Challengermode

Venture Round in 2020
Challengermode AB owns and operates online competitive gaming platform that allows regular gamers to compete like professionals in computer games. The platform is accessible for users to play games such as League of Legends and Counter-Strike. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

MariaDB

Series C in 2020
MariaDB Corporation Ab develops and delivers an open source relational database designed for database administrators and application developers. The company offers MariaDB Enterprise, an enterprise-grade database solution that includes features such as backup and recovery, support, and monitoring. This subscription-based service supports organizations using MariaDB and MySQL in production environments. In addition to its core offerings, MariaDB provides a variety of services including architecture planning, database migration, performance tuning, and training. The company has a significant presence in the cloud, operating in major public clouds and Linux distributions, and serves a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, with additional offices in California, MariaDB is supported by the MariaDB Foundation, which promotes continuity and collaboration in the MariaDB ecosystem.

busuu

Venture Round in 2020
With more than 90 million users globally, busuu is the world's largest social network for language learning. Through a website and mobile apps, the business offers free and premium paid-for access to interactive courses for 12 languages. Uniquely, the platform encourages collaborative learning by offering users the unique opportunity to learn the language and practice their listening, writing, reading and speaking with assistance from a rapidly growing community of native speakers. In this way, every busuu user is both student of a foreign language and tutor of their own ‘mother tongue’. busuu was founded by Bernhard Niesner and Adrian Hilti in early 2008, with a vision to enable everyone in the world to learn a second language. Based in London, busuu offers an integrated, cross-channel platform which is constantly evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly mobile world population. Winner of 'Best Education Start‐up' at The Europas TechCrunch Awards in 2011 and CeBIT Innovation Award in 2010. The company now also offers corporate language training solutions for large international companies around the world. The company is named after the busuu language of Cameroon. According to an ethnological study from the 1980s, Busuu is spoken by only 8 people.

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2020
Playtomic operates an online sports court booking platform intended to become a social network for sports players. It provides a platform to reserve courts, find other players with similar skill levels, and join a social sports community dedicated to learning that helps sports clubs to optimize the use of their facilities and step into the digital age. Playtomic was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Revolut

Series D in 2020
Revolut Limited develops a mobile application that allows users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, send money through social networks, and spend with a multi-currency card. The company, through its subsidiary, provides phone, medical insurance, and travel insurance. Revolut Limited was incorporated in 2013 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Genially

Series A in 2020
Genially Web S.L. operates a web portal for creating presentations. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cordoba, Spain.

RavenPack

Venture Round in 2019
RavenPack International S.L. specializes in news analytics and machine-readable content, focusing on the linguistic analysis of real-time news from leading newswire services. The company offers tools for financial modeling based on company-level news, operational risk alerts, and an algebraic language for manipulating news time-series data. Its services include real-time news alerts and news-based risk metrics that help trading firms assess the impact of news events on stock performance. Additionally, RavenPack provides data delivery, retrieval, archiving, and API solutions, enabling clients to process and analyze real-time news feeds effectively. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Marbella, Spain, RavenPack also has offices in New York and Sydney, serving clients in their efforts to enhance returns, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency through informed decision-making based on public information.

Monocl

Venture Round in 2019
Monocl AB is a cloud-based platform that specializes in stakeholder management and mapping for the life sciences industry. Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, the company provides solutions tailored for medical affairs, clinical research, and marketing and sales. Monocl’s platform utilizes machine learning to analyze vast amounts of data across various therapeutic areas and regions, offering users crucial insights into global experts and key opinion leaders. This empowers life science professionals to enhance outreach and strategic engagement, ultimately improving customer relationships and collaboration efficiency. As of October 2020, Monocl operates as a subsidiary of Definitive Healthcare, LLC.

Auro Travel

Venture Round in 2019
Auro Travel is The largest fleet of private vehicles in Spain. they offer a car service with driver, legal, professional, serious, discreet and tailored. they know that this is a very personal service and that is why they adapt to your needs, whatever you want. Booking with us is having the guarantee that everything will be fine.

Nivo

Series A in 2019
Nivo Solutions Limited is a technology company based in Wilmslow, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing instant messaging application software tailored for the banking industry. Founded in 2017, Nivo combines bank-standard identity verification with secure messaging to facilitate trusted communication between clients and financial institutions. Its platform allows users to perform identity verification checks, securely send and receive files and images, and engage in open banking and electronic signature processes. By leveraging advanced technologies, Nivo enhances the customer experience in financial services, enabling seamless interactions while ensuring both parties can trust each other's identities.

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2019
Playtomic operates an online sports court booking platform intended to become a social network for sports players. It provides a platform to reserve courts, find other players with similar skill levels, and join a social sports community dedicated to learning that helps sports clubs to optimize the use of their facilities and step into the digital age. Playtomic was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Partnerize

Series D in 2018
Partnerize helps the world's leading brands build powerful business partnerships that drive extraordinary business growth. The Partnerize Partner Management Platform (PMP) is an end-to-end, SaaS-based solution for forming, managing, analyzing, and predicting the future results of partner marketing programs using artificial intelligence. Hundreds of the world's largest brands leverage its real-time technology to manage more than $6B in partner programs and financial exchanges across 214 countries and territories worldwide. Partnerize is the trading name of the Performance Horizon group of companies.

Playtomic

Venture Round in 2018
Playtomic operates an online sports court booking platform intended to become a social network for sports players. It provides a platform to reserve courts, find other players with similar skill levels, and join a social sports community dedicated to learning that helps sports clubs to optimize the use of their facilities and step into the digital age. Playtomic was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Resolution Games

Series B in 2018
Resolution Games AB is a gaming studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) games, aiming to create immersive experiences for players. With a team of industry experts, Resolution Games focuses on producing a diverse catalog of titles that enhance the sense of presence and engagement through cutting-edge technology. The studio's games are designed to be available across multiple platforms, catering to a wide audience of gaming enthusiasts.

Stratio

Series B in 2018
Stratio Big Data, S.L. specializes in providing big data solutions tailored for the travel industry and other sectors, including banking, telecom, insurance, and retail. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Gatos, California, with additional offices in Europe, Stratio develops a range of products designed to enhance data management and analysis. Key offerings include the Gondor Platform, which enables interactive analysis by combining batch and real-time operations, and Stratio Bus, an event bus that facilitates application development. Other notable products are Stratio Real Time for stream processing, Stratio Search for simplified data handling, and Stratio Deep for optimized data summarization and analysis. The company also provides various business solutions such as web experience customization, application monitoring, target marketing, and machine-to-machine systems. Stratio leverages advanced technologies like Apache Spark and Cassandra, focusing on helping organizations transform their digital strategies through effective data utilization.

LendInvest

Series C in 2018
LendInvest operates an online marketplace for property lending and investing. Its online marketplace platform lets everyday investors access various types of asset classes; and underwrites and pre-funds various investments. LendInvest also offers short-term property finance, such as bridge loans, development loans, and buy-to-let loans. Christian Faes and Ian Thomas founded it in 2008, with its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom.

OnTruck

Series B in 2018
OnTruck is a technology-driven platform that facilitates regional merchandise transport by connecting businesses with a network of professional freight carriers. The service allows companies to obtain immediate and transparent pricing for shipping pallets of goods, streamlining the process of scheduling shipments, which can be completed in under two minutes. OnTruck operates in Spain and the United Kingdom, covering areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, Valencia, and London. The platform offers real-time tracking of shipments and aims to optimize the use of industrial vehicles by efficiently generating delivery routes, thereby minimizing empty kilometers traveled. Additionally, OnTruck's pricing is competitive, providing rates that can be up to 50% lower than typical industry standards. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to match shipments with the appropriate carriers quickly, enhancing the overall efficiency of freight management.

Tradeshift

Series E in 2018
Tradeshift Inc. is a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers, streamlining digital trade transactions and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tradeshift offers a suite of solutions including Tradeshift Buy, an eProcurement tool; Tradeshift Pay, an accounts payable automation platform; and Tradeshift Risk, which focuses on risk data collection and analysis. The company also provides Tradeshift Engage, a platform for supplier collaboration, and Tradeshift Go, which offers visibility into employee spending. Additionally, Tradeshift Frontiers serves as an innovation lab, exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledgers to transform B2B commerce and global supply chains. With a commitment to eliminating paper and manual processes, Tradeshift enables clients to optimize procure-to-pay processes securely while capitalizing on early payment discounts and minimizing risks.

Tiptapp

Venture Round in 2018
Tiptapp is an application platform based in Stockholm, Sweden, that facilitates the buying and selling of used and recyclable products. Launched in 2015, Tiptapp connects individuals looking to dispose of low-value second-hand items, bulky waste, and recyclables with potential buyers through a user-friendly mobile application. The platform enables seamless interactions between users, making it easier to manage the movement of items in and out of their homes.

Wallapop

Venture Round in 2018
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain, that facilitates the buying and selling of secondhand goods. Founded in September 2013 by Agustin Gomez, the platform operates as a "virtual flea market," connecting users within their local communities to trade a wide variety of pre-owned items. By focusing on local transactions, Wallapop aims to promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste while providing an accessible way for individuals to declutter their homes and find affordable products. The app's user-friendly interface and geolocation features enhance the buying and selling experience, making it a popular choice for those looking to engage in secondhand commerce.

AdMedia

Acquisition in 2018
AdMedia Partners, Inc. is a merger and acquisition advisory firm. The firm provides merger and acquisition advisory and research services including strategic consulting, cross-border advisory services, divestitures, and valuations. It caters to advertising and marketing services, media and publishing, technology, and new media and interactive industries. AdMedia Partners, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is based in New York, New York. As of March 2, 2018, AdMedia Partners, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GP Bullhound LLP.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2018
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, specializing in the sale of surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering groceries and personal care items that would otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiry dates. Matsmart has expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with an effective channel to sell surplus products at discounted prices while helping grocery stores minimize their food wastage.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2017
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, specializing in the sale of surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering groceries and personal care items that would otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiry dates. Matsmart has expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with an effective channel to sell surplus products at discounted prices while helping grocery stores minimize their food wastage.

Seventy Agency

Venture Round in 2017
Seventy Agency is a brand and business design agency with locations in Stockholm and Shanghai. The agency focuses on delivering creativity and strategic insights to help businesses transform and grow. Its services include concept development, consumer insights, strategic direction, and market entry strategies. By providing these offerings, Seventy Agency enables businesses to better understand their markets and achieve sustainable growth while creating engaging brand experiences.

Fishbrain

Series B in 2017
FishBrain AB develops a mobile application that connects sport fishing people and anglers. It offers Fishbrain, an application that enables users to connect and follow anglers and fishing spots; find fishing spots and research when the fish bite best; join conversations with other users; keep fishing log; and explore public catch locations. The company’s application also enables users to track and share personal statistics, such as caches per month, species, fishing locations, baits, and methods; find top baits for fishing locations, fish species, and fishing methods; and get fishing forecast for the next days. Its application is available on App Store and Google Play. FishBrain AB was founded in 2009 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

MatHem

Venture Round in 2017
MatHem i Sverige AB offers online retail of food and household products. It provides organic goods; grocery; prescription; health, party and feast, business and association, health, recipes from food bags, collaborations, weekday and weekend inspired food; wine; dairy products; bakery; meat and chark; drinks; pantry; fish; finished food and snacks; glass candy and snacks; baby food and accessories; pharmacy, hygiene and health; spices and flavorers; animal food and accessories; and kiosk and newspapers. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2016
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, specializing in the sale of surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering groceries and personal care items that would otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiry dates. Matsmart has expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with an effective channel to sell surplus products at discounted prices while helping grocery stores minimize their food wastage.

Spotify

Secondary Market in 2016
Spotify AB, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a digital music streaming service that provides on-demand access to a vast catalog of songs and podcasts across various devices, including computers, mobiles, and home entertainment systems. Subscribers can explore music collections from friends, artists, and celebrities, create personalized playlists, and share their music selections through social media platforms. The service operates under two segments: Premium, which offers ad-free streaming, and Ad-Supported, which allows users to access content without a subscription fee. As of early 2020, Spotify had approximately 286 million monthly active users, including 130 million premium subscribers, across around 79 countries and territories. In addition to its streaming services, Spotify supports artists by enabling them to promote their music and connect with fans. The company also engages in research and development activities, with operations extending globally, including significant presence in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Job&Talent

Series B in 2016
Jobandtalent is an on-demand staffing marketplace that aims to make the labour market much more liquid and transparent, helping companies to hire in a more flexible way and with the mission of being part of the reduction of the unemployment in the world. We at the labour market has evolved from a very structured state into an extremely flexible one. Companies are demanding flexibility which has resulted in the growth of liquidity in the market. However, the flexible state of the labour market is also leaving the workers in a vulnerable and unprotected employment situation. We at Jobandtalent have created a Workforce as a Service (WaaS) platform in order to make this labour flexibility beneficial for both companies and workers alike. Our offices are located in the UK, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Mexico, and Colombia, and we have plans of further expansion to France and Italy by the end of the year.

Matsmart

Venture Round in 2015
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, specializing in the sale of surplus food products. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company aims to combat food waste by offering groceries and personal care items that would otherwise be discarded due to reasons such as packaging changes or approaching expiry dates. Matsmart has expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company successfully saved 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with an effective channel to sell surplus products at discounted prices while helping grocery stores minimize their food wastage.

Instabridge

Series A in 2015
Instabridge AB is a Stockholm-based company founded in 2012 that develops a mobile application designed to facilitate the sharing and discovery of Wi-Fi networks. Initially created to allow users to share their home Wi-Fi with friends on Facebook, the app has evolved into a broader platform focused on building a global Wi-Fi sharing community, particularly in developing markets like Brazil and Mexico, where cellular data costs are high. The Instabridge application enables users to share Wi-Fi network details without revealing passwords, creating a crowdsourced database of Wi-Fi hotspots. This includes both user-shared networks and known public venues with free Wi-Fi, such as McDonald's and Starbucks, enhancing accessibility for users in urban environments.

Fishbrain

Series A in 2015
FishBrain AB develops a mobile application that connects sport fishing people and anglers. It offers Fishbrain, an application that enables users to connect and follow anglers and fishing spots; find fishing spots and research when the fish bite best; join conversations with other users; keep fishing log; and explore public catch locations. The company’s application also enables users to track and share personal statistics, such as caches per month, species, fishing locations, baits, and methods; find top baits for fishing locations, fish species, and fishing methods; and get fishing forecast for the next days. Its application is available on App Store and Google Play. FishBrain AB was founded in 2009 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Zound Industries

Venture Round in 2015
Zound Industries International AB manufactures and sells audio accessories. The company offers headphones under the brand names Urbanears, Marshall Headphones, Coloud, and Molami. It offers its products through a network of agents and distributors worldwide. Zound Industries International AB was founded in 2008 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden with additional offices in New York, New York; Shenzhen, China.

Believe

Private Equity Round in 2015
Believe Digital is the leading fully independent digital distributor and label services provider for artists & labels worldwide. They provide dedicated label & international campaign management, trade & digital marketing services, comprehensive video management & distribution, synchronisation, neighbouring rights and run in-house record label Believe Recordings.

Wallapop

Venture Round in 2015
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace based in Barcelona, Spain, that facilitates the buying and selling of secondhand goods. Founded in September 2013 by Agustin Gomez, the platform operates as a "virtual flea market," connecting users within their local communities to trade a wide variety of pre-owned items. By focusing on local transactions, Wallapop aims to promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste while providing an accessible way for individuals to declutter their homes and find affordable products. The app's user-friendly interface and geolocation features enhance the buying and selling experience, making it a popular choice for those looking to engage in secondhand commerce.

KnCMiner

Series B in 2015
We bring new Bitcoin miners alive! KnCMiner focuses on producing miners for cryptocurrencies. We are a Swedish company with long expertise within the ASIC and FPGA field. Have a look at our website for more information of our company and products.

RealityMine

Series B in 2015
RealityMine enables many of the world’s largest market research and media organisations to monitor real consumers on multiple devices, across all major platforms, revealing unique insights from real life consumer behaviour. The firm’s RealityMeter can be deployed across Android, iOS and desktop platforms, and is deployed by leading panel owners and research clients across five continents. RealityMine is headquartered in Manchester, England, with offices in London and Sydney.

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 i Sverige AB offers online retail of food and household products. It provides organic goods; grocery; prescription; health, party and feast, business and association, health, recipes from food bags, collaborations, weekday and weekend inspired food; wine; dairy products; bakery; meat and chark; drinks; pantry; fish; finished food and snacks; glass candy and snacks; baby food and accessories; pharmacy, hygiene and health; spices and flavorers; animal food and accessories; and kiosk and newspapers. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Leovegas

Series A in 2014
LeoVegas is a Swedish mobile gaming company that specializes in online casino and sports betting services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company caters to customers in the Nordic countries, Europe, and internationally. LeoVegas offers a diverse range of gaming options, including slots, jackpots, table games, live casinos, poker, bingo, and lotteries. It provides access to approximately 1,500 games from 60 different game providers, ensuring a wide selection for its users. The platform is designed for accessibility on various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers, enhancing the overall gaming experience for its customers.

KnCMiner

Series A in 2014
We bring new Bitcoin miners alive! KnCMiner focuses on producing miners for cryptocurrencies. We are a Swedish company with long expertise within the ASIC and FPGA field. Have a look at our website for more information of our company and products.

Poppermost Productions

Venture Round in 2014
Poppermost Productions is a Stockholm-based independent games developer. Poppermost Productions is currently building the first free-to-play open-world action sports platform that will offer players massive environments to explore, socialize and compete in. By partnering with over a dozen of the biggest brands, athletes and trend-setters in the industry, Poppermost Productions will offer players an unprecedented level of realism and immersion unlike any other sport game before. Starting with SNOW, the winter sports game, Poppermost has already begun to prove their vision by creating a high quality, authentic experience with over a dozen partnerships with major brand and athletes in the sports.

Fishbrain

Seed Round in 2014
FishBrain AB develops a mobile application that connects sport fishing people and anglers. It offers Fishbrain, an application that enables users to connect and follow anglers and fishing spots; find fishing spots and research when the fish bite best; join conversations with other users; keep fishing log; and explore public catch locations. The company’s application also enables users to track and share personal statistics, such as caches per month, species, fishing locations, baits, and methods; find top baits for fishing locations, fish species, and fishing methods; and get fishing forecast for the next days. Its application is available on App Store and Google Play. FishBrain AB was founded in 2009 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Klarna

Venture Round in 2014
Klarna Bank AB, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in providing payment and shopping solutions for consumers and merchants both online and in-store across several countries, including Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway. The company offers a variety of payment options, such as card payments, direct banking, and innovative solutions like "buy now, pay later," which allows consumers to finance purchases interest-free over installments. Klarna's services extend to merchants, providing technology, credit risk management, and customer administration solutions to enhance their eCommerce capabilities. As a regulated bank, Klarna is recognized for its flexible payment solutions that empower shoppers to choose how and when they pay, thereby improving the overall shopping experience.

Zuto

Venture Round in 2014
Zuto Limited provides car finance brokerage services in the United Kingdom. The company offers advice, guidance, and a range of car finance options from various lenders for buying new and used cars. It also helps customers to find a deal on motor, GAP, mechanical breakdown, and other car related insurance products. Zuto Limited was formerly known as Car Loan 4U Limited and changed its name to Zuto Limited in May 2015. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.

For The Vint AB

Seed Round in 2014
Vint helps fitness providers grow their business through creating a strong community amongst its members directly in their management software = More business, less administration for our clients. The biggest problem in the fitness industry is member churn with an average of 50% member loss on a yearly basis why the management system is built to actively solve this issue by integrating social and growth components around the triggering events, simply by handling everyday tasks such as scheduling, bookings, and payment. Vint is sold as a SaaS platform with clients across the US, Sweden and Australia.

MyOptique Group

Series C in 2013
MyOptique Group is a prominent player in the European optical industry, focusing on online retail to enhance customer experience and reduce costs by eliminating traditional high street intermediaries. The group leads the growing online optical segment, offering a comprehensive range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Its portfolio includes several well-known online brands such as Glasses Direct, Sunglasses Shop, MyOptique.com, LensOn, Netzoptiker, Eyewearbrands, and Lensbest.de. With a diverse selection of over 150 brands and 7,000 styles, MyOptique Group serves a broad customer base, with more than two-thirds of its sales generated from markets outside the UK.

Metapack

Series A in 2013
MetaPack are the leading provider of eCommerce delivery management technology to enterprise retailers and brands. Their platform integrates 465 carriers and 5,000 delivery services such as Next Day, Click and Collect, Locker Boxes and International Delivery – ensuring that retailers and brands can offer delivery options and convenience for their customers. For each and every order, MetaPack is able to identify the most appropriate delivery service for that particular customer, providing a seamless and personalised delivery experience, whilst removing manual and time consuming processes in the retailer’s warehouse. MetaPack’s delivery management platform enables retailers and brands worldwide to strengthen their delivery proposition, generate customer loyalty and website conversion, ensuring every customer has the best delivery experience.

RealityMine

Series A in 2013
RealityMine enables many of the world’s largest market research and media organisations to monitor real consumers on multiple devices, across all major platforms, revealing unique insights from real life consumer behaviour. The firm’s RealityMeter can be deployed across Android, iOS and desktop platforms, and is deployed by leading panel owners and research clients across five continents. RealityMine is headquartered in Manchester, England, with offices in London and Sydney.

Burt AB

Series A in 2012
Burt AB is a data analytics platform that specializes in the digital integration and analysis of consumer and advertiser data, aimed at enhancing sales and revenue growth for media companies. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with additional offices in New York City and Stockholm, Burt AB offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables clients to connect and analyze diverse data sources across various screens, departments, and revenue channels. The platform provides ad hoc reports, alerts, and actionable dashboards, allowing customers to make informed decisions quickly and strengthen relationships with their most profitable audience segments and advertisers. With a focus on delivering revenue insights, Burt AB processes over one terabyte of new customer data daily for prominent clients, including major media entities. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and has gained a reputation for helping organizations become more data-driven while reducing customer churn and improving decision-making in real time.

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 developing the next generation computer vision platform for mobile devices. 13th Lab believes the camera has the potential to become the most important device sensor, and we are building the tools to enable this. Their platform is based on SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). The technology was originally invented by NASA to be used by autonomous vehicles on space missions. The first application built on this platform (Ball Invasion) is now available in the iOS App Store for all iPad2 owners.

Leovegas

Seed Round in 2012
LeoVegas is a Swedish mobile gaming company that specializes in online casino and sports betting services. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Stockholm, the company caters to customers in the Nordic countries, Europe, and internationally. LeoVegas offers a diverse range of gaming options, including slots, jackpots, table games, live casinos, poker, bingo, and lotteries. It provides access to approximately 1,500 games from 60 different game providers, ensuring a wide selection for its users. The platform is designed for accessibility on various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers, enhancing the overall gaming experience for its customers.

Bluewater Bio

Venture Round in 2012
Bluewater Bio is an innovative company in the wastewater treatment business, providing a high performance, yet highly cost effective, proprietary wastewater treatment process, called HYBACS.

myThings

Series D in 2012
myThings Inc. specializes in customized programmatic advertising solutions, focusing on conversion-driven personalized display advertising. Founded in 2005 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company operates in 14 markets, including major regions in Europe, the US, India, and Japan. myThings enhances sales for top online retailers through techniques such as retargeting, pre-targeting, and look-alike targeting, achieving over 150% uplift in performance compared to industry standards. The company personalizes more than a billion banner impressions each month and processes over half a billion real-time bidding requests daily, utilizing extensive data points to deliver precise bid predictions. Its clientele includes prominent European retailers like Littlewoods, Zalando, and Microsoft Store. Recognized for its innovation, myThings received the E-consultancy Innovation in Affiliate Marketing Award in 2011 and ranked fifth among the fastest-growing digital media companies in Europe by Media Momentum.

Neonode

Venture Round in 2011
Neonode Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing and licensing advanced optical interactive touch solutions, notably under the zForce brand. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Neonode operates in various countries, including the United States, Japan, China, and Germany. The company's core offerings include MultiSensing technologies, which enhance user interaction by detecting various objects and their characteristics, such as size, pressure, and proximity, with minimal latency. Neonode's solutions are utilized in a broad range of applications, from consumer electronics to automotive systems, and the company licenses its technology to original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. In addition to its licensing business, Neonode sells branded products, like AirBar, directly to consumers and through distributors. The firm also provides engineering consulting services and employs machine learning algorithms for machine perception, allowing for object detection and tracking in video streams. Through its innovations, Neonode aims to redefine user interface technology and improve the overall user experience across multiple sectors.

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

Series C in 2010
myThings Inc. specializes in customized programmatic advertising solutions, focusing on conversion-driven personalized display advertising. Founded in 2005 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company operates in 14 markets, including major regions in Europe, the US, India, and Japan. myThings enhances sales for top online retailers through techniques such as retargeting, pre-targeting, and look-alike targeting, achieving over 150% uplift in performance compared to industry standards. The company personalizes more than a billion banner impressions each month and processes over half a billion real-time bidding requests daily, utilizing extensive data points to deliver precise bid predictions. Its clientele includes prominent European retailers like Littlewoods, Zalando, and Microsoft Store. Recognized for its innovation, myThings received the E-consultancy Innovation in Affiliate Marketing Award in 2011 and ranked fifth among the fastest-growing digital media companies in Europe by Media Momentum.

FlatFrog Laboratories

Venture Round in 2010
FlatFrog's mission is to bring to life the exciting new world of multi-touch computing and applications. Designed from inception for volume production, our patented technologies enable unmatched in-glass multi-touch performance for large and flat displays. FlatFrog was founded by Ola Wassvik and serial entrepreneur Christer FÃ¥hraeus. The company is privately held with headquarters in Lund, Sweden, near the bridge to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Avito

Series A in 2010
Avito operates the online trading community Avito.ru. It provides advertising and marketing services. Avito offers a web based platform for free online classified advertisements in Russia. Buyers and sellers use its line of business for the exchange of products and services such as coins, collectibles, computers, memorabilia, stamps and toys, as well as concert and sporting tickets. Jonas Nordlanderr and Filip Engelbert founded Avito in 2007. Its headquarters is in Moscow in the Russian Federation.

Interactive Investor

Seed Round in 2009
Interactive Investor (iii.co.uk) is the UK's leading community of traders and investors. Their vision is to help their website users become better off by providing you with the hard facts you need to make the right financial decisions for you. The site, which was founded in 1995, maintains an independent stance. It provides execution-only products and services which enables its millions of site users to trade and invest directly from the site. At the same time its wealth of independent tools and information helps you identify the best companies and products, for you, to invest in. With over 8 million unique users visiting their site every year, the Interactive Investor proposition delivers a service that has stood the test of time and provides the single point from which people can conduct all aspects of their investment lives.

Heliatek

Series B in 2009
Heliatek GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and production of organic solar films and photovoltaic cells. Its flagship product, HeliaSol, is an organic photovoltaics (OPV) solution that can be applied to various surfaces, making it suitable for building retrofitting, automotive applications, and other innovative projects. Heliatek caters to the building and construction material sector, as well as automotive manufacturers, offering tailored products like HeliaFilm for integration into façade and roofing systems. The company is recognized as a leader in organic photovoltaics, leveraging its ultra-light and flexible technology to provide sustainable energy solutions. Established in 2006, Heliatek has formed strategic partnerships with companies such as AGC Glass Europe and Reckli China, and it employs around 160 people across its facilities in Germany. The research and development of its technologies have received support from the Free State of Saxony, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the European Union.

Muzicall

Series B in 2009
Muzicall is the ringback tone (RBT) service provider for operators and media companies. Muzicall's sole objective is to focus on the, average of 15 seconds, of sound generated during a telephone call set-up and drive the RBT market to reach the full potential for operator and media company partners. Muzicall was founded in 2004 in conjunction with CH2MHILL, the $4billion international project services company. Headquartered in London's Soho, Muzicall is led by a team of telecoms, music, consumer and marketing specialists. The company works on a partnership basis with customers, investing both in marketing and systems and uses its knowledge and experience to grow sustainable revenues for its partners.

Ecommera

Series B in 2009
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.

OrderDynamics

Venture Round in 2009
OrderDynamics, now part of Tecsys, is a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) order management systems that cater to omnichannel retailers globally. The company's platform enhances retail fulfillment by offering features such as order orchestration, inventory visibility, returns management, and customer service support. It enables various customer options, including click-and-collect and ship-from-store, meeting the expectations of modern shoppers. OrderDynamics serves a diverse clientele, including well-known brands across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company also provides comprehensive eCommerce solutions that encompass both frontend capabilities—such as product merchandising and content management—and backend operations, including customer relationship management and fulfillment services. Founded in 2000 and based in Richmond Hill, Canada, OrderDynamics has evolved to support the strategic needs of multi-channel retailers through various services, including consulting, implementation, and marketing support.

DynamicAction

Venture Round in 2009
DynamicAction Holdings, Inc. provides analytics solutions for retail merchandising organizations worldwide. It offers DynamicAction, a Software-as-a-Service solution that summarizes business; connects, filters, distributes, and ranks data to identify and alert users to the merchandising opportunities on which to focus; recommends actions, as well as predicts practical profit and revenue improvement; coordinates work through task creation, assignment, scheduling, alerts, commentary, and activity trails; allows users to log actions taken to communicate them with colleagues; and allows users to analyze data. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Greetz

Series B in 2009
Greetz BV is an online platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in personalized greeting cards and gifts. Founded in 2004, the company offers a variety of products, including flowers, chocolates, greeting cards, drinks, balloons, cakes, and other unique surprises such as beauty products and personalized items. Greetz provides an innovative service called MyGreetz, which includes an address book and calendar to help customers manage and send their cards and gifts efficiently. The platform allows users to create and customize their selections through a user-friendly application accessible via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. Serving both private and commercial customers, Greetz has established itself as a market leader in the Netherlands and is actively pursuing international expansion. As of 2018, Greetz operates as a subsidiary of PhotoBox Limited.

Firecomms

Venture Round in 2009
Firecomms is a compound semiconductor company that develops high-speed light sources in visible range wavelengths. The company's lasers and LEDs enable low-cost, high-speed optical data transmission and data capture using visible light; creating new opportunities for optical data communications in small area networks, like those used in car networks and home networks.

BullGuard

Venture Round in 2008
BullGuard Limited is a software company that specializes in providing internet and mobile security solutions for home users and small businesses. Founded in 2002 and based in London, the company offers a range of products, including antivirus software, a 24/7 protection suite, and identity protection tools. Its offerings extend to data backup solutions for both PCs and mobile devices, as well as the BullGuard IoT Scanner, which identifies vulnerable connected devices. Additionally, BullGuard provides Dojo, a smart home cybersecurity solution aimed at protecting smart home devices, and BullGuard VPN, which allows users to browse the internet anonymously with military-grade encryption. By focusing on comprehensive protection against cyber threats, BullGuard enables customers to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and security.

Fjord

Seed Round in 2008
Fjord is a service design consultancy. The company creates useful, effective and desirable digital services that people love. Fjord works with innovation leaders to design breakthrough experiences that make complex systems simple and elegant. Founded in 2001, Fjord employs a diverse group of over 200 design experts in nine global creative hubs including Berlin, Helsinki, Istanbul, London, Madrid, New York, Paris, San Francisco, and Stockholm. Clients include the BBC, BBVA, Citibank, Harvard Medical School, Nokia, PayPal, Qualcomm, and Telefónica, among others.

myThings

Series B in 2008
myThings Inc. specializes in customized programmatic advertising solutions, focusing on conversion-driven personalized display advertising. Founded in 2005 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company operates in 14 markets, including major regions in Europe, the US, India, and Japan. myThings enhances sales for top online retailers through techniques such as retargeting, pre-targeting, and look-alike targeting, achieving over 150% uplift in performance compared to industry standards. The company personalizes more than a billion banner impressions each month and processes over half a billion real-time bidding requests daily, utilizing extensive data points to deliver precise bid predictions. Its clientele includes prominent European retailers like Littlewoods, Zalando, and Microsoft Store. Recognized for its innovation, myThings received the E-consultancy Innovation in Affiliate Marketing Award in 2011 and ranked fifth among the fastest-growing digital media companies in Europe by Media Momentum.

The Cloud

Venture Round in 2008
The Cloud is a provider of public access Wi-Fi hotspots.

Private Outlet

Venture Round in 2008
Private Outlet SAS engages in the online retail of apparel for men, women, and children in France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. It offers ready to wear clothing, footwear, accessories, fashion products, decoration products, jewelry, high-tech products, appliances, sports products, beauty products, house products, and lingerie for its members. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Saint-Denis, France. Private Outlet SAS operates as a subsidiary of Andrino.

Multiwave Photonics

Series B in 2008
Multiwave offers pulsed fiber lasers that allow the customer to control key operating parameters. Multiwave also offers other optical sources based on fiber-optic technologies, as well as product design, product development and engineering services aimed at developing and selling cost-effective and reliable products and solutions that resolve customer pains.

Zinwave

Series B in 2008
Zinwave is a technology company that specializes in providing indoor wireless connectivity through its patented Wideband Active Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Founded by a group of academics seeking a better solution for transmitting radio frequencies indoors, Zinwave has developed innovative technologies that enable effective wireless communication across various environments. Since launching its first commercial product in 2008, the company has installed its DAS in numerous facilities worldwide, serving a diverse range of sectors including commercial real estate, healthcare, hospitality, enterprise, public venues, wholesale data centers, education, and emergency services. Zinwave is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that not only meet but exceed customer expectations, ensuring reliable wireless coverage for its clients.

Skinkers

Series B in 2007
Skinkers is the UK based software developer that provides communication management software to help organisations overcome the current limitations of existing digital channels. We tick all the boxes! [Microsoft](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/microsoft) and Skinkers signed a technology for equity deal in 2006, a first for Microsoft in Europe. Skinkers owns the intellectual property rights for the peer-to-peer technology developed by Microsoft Research. Microsoft has a minority equity stake in Skinkers. Skinkers and Microsoft won the UK Partnering for Innovation Award [this year](http://www.livestation.com/news/25-skinkers_and_microsoft_win_partnering_for_innovation_award). Livestation was released for beta testing in July to moderate [reviews](http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/06/first-look-at-livestation-not-much-to-report) and is expected to be released to the general public in the fall. While it is often compared to [Joost](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/joost), Livestation is different in that it streams live video, as opposed to offering video On-Demand. Livestation official channels include Al Jazeera, BBC World News, Bloomberg Television, EuroNews (English, French, Italian and now Spanish), France 24, i>Tele, Russia Today and BBC World Service. A feature allowing viewers to add their own channels has just been launched and has over 400 channels already. To watch Livestation, users must download a free video player, which is available for beta [testing](http://www.livestation.com/user/signup). With added [funding](http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/10/29/skinkers-raises-16-million-series-b/), Skinkers is looking to compete in an increasingly [cluttered](http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/13/live-p2p-television-streaming-now/) P2P IPTV space with competitors like [Zattoo](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/Zattoo), [Babelgum](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/babelgum), [Next.TV](http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/05/more-competition-for-iptv-hp-launching-nexttv/), as well as a number of Chinese based companies ([Sopcast](http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/13/live-p2p-television-streaming-now/), [PPLive](http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/13/live-p2p-television-streaming-now/), [PPMate](http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/13/live-p2p-television-streaming-now/)).