Grazia Equity

Grazia Equity is a venture capital firm based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 1998. The firm focuses on investing in innovative, technology-driven startups with significant growth potential, particularly in the clean technology sector. Grazia Equity supports a diverse range of mostly young companies, often guiding them from their inception to eventual outcomes such as Initial Public Offerings or sales. Unlike many venture capital firms, Grazia primarily invests its own capital, allowing it to operate with a more entrepreneurial approach.

Jochen Klueppel

Partner

Jochen Klüppel

Partner

Alec Rauschenbusch

Founder and Managing Director

Rueter, Andreas

Partner

79 past transactions

Vytal

Venture Round in 2025
Vytal is a company that specializes in software-enabled reusable packaging solutions aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food and beverage sector. It provides a comprehensive reusable container system along with container management software, which supports sustainable takeaway and delivery services. Vytal caters to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, canteens, and event organizers, offering them high-quality reusable packaging options at a pay-per-use cost that is more economical than disposable alternatives. Consumers can conveniently borrow containers for free and return them at various locations or through delivery services, thus promoting a circular economy and facilitating efforts to minimize plastic waste.

Lumotive

Series B in 2025
Lumotive LLC specializes in developing advanced solid-state lidar systems utilizing liquid crystal metasurface (LCM) technology, primarily aimed at enhancing sensing and perception capabilities in autonomous vehicles and various other industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, the company produces optical semiconductor solutions, including its proprietary Light Control Metasurface beam steering chips. These chips are designed for seamless integration into consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial automation, offering a compact and efficient means of delivering precise light control. Lumotive's innovative technology aims to simplify lidar systems by reducing their complexity, cost, and size while simultaneously improving performance and reliability, thereby facilitating mass adoption across multiple applications.

Affinity

Seed Round in 2025
Affinity is a financial solutions company that provides financial inclusion, advisory, and literacy services.

Formo

Series B in 2024
Formo is Europe's pioneering cellular agriculture company specializing in the development of animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo harvests real, nature-identical milk proteins that allow for the creation of clean and sustainable dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide vegan food options that retain the taste and nutritional benefits of traditional dairy while promoting a more sustainable and equitable food system. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into high-quality milk proteins, catering to the growing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly dairy products.

XO Life

Venture Round in 2024
XO Life operates a digital platform that facilitates patient education, engagement, and monitoring. It offers services such as real-time treatment tracking, patient feedback analysis, and insights exchange between patients and pharmaceutical companies. The platform aims to enhance medication adherence, improve patient outcomes, and foster better communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Vytal

Venture Round in 2024
Vytal is a company that specializes in software-enabled reusable packaging solutions aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food and beverage sector. It provides a comprehensive reusable container system along with container management software, which supports sustainable takeaway and delivery services. Vytal caters to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, canteens, and event organizers, offering them high-quality reusable packaging options at a pay-per-use cost that is more economical than disposable alternatives. Consumers can conveniently borrow containers for free and return them at various locations or through delivery services, thus promoting a circular economy and facilitating efforts to minimize plastic waste.

ETERNAL POWER

Angel Round in 2023
Eternal Power is focused on establishing a global integrated mass production system for green hydrogen and its derivatives. The company develops, finances, builds, and operates production facilities to address the significant challenge of large-scale, sustainable hydrogen production at competitive prices, catering to a rapidly expanding market projected to reach an annual value of 1,400 billion EUR by 2050. Covering the entire value chain, Eternal Power identifies optimal locations worldwide for utility-scale renewable energy generation, hydrogen production, and conversion into derivatives such as ammonia and methanol. Its products are aimed at utilities, fertilizer producers, chemical companies, and logistics firms. By adopting a technology-agnostic approach, Eternal Power sources advanced renewable energy and electrolyzer technologies to achieve a cost-effective position in the market, ensuring accessibility to sustainable fuel sources for its clients.

Zageno

Venture Round in 2023
Zageno Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products for scientists worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform that offers over 10 million products, including preparation items for protein purification and DNA extraction, gene editing tools, PCR reagents, sequencing kits, and various laboratory accessories. Zageno aims to streamline the procurement process for researchers by providing a user-friendly interface and a unique Scientific Score rating system that features unbiased, peer-reviewed evaluations of products. This approach enhances the purchasing experience, making it more efficient and reliable for life science professionals while also serving as an effective sales channel for suppliers. Additionally, Zageno has a presence in Berlin, Germany, further extending its reach in the scientific community.

Vytal

Series A in 2022
Vytal is a company that specializes in software-enabled reusable packaging solutions aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food and beverage sector. It provides a comprehensive reusable container system along with container management software, which supports sustainable takeaway and delivery services. Vytal caters to a diverse clientele, including restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, canteens, and event organizers, offering them high-quality reusable packaging options at a pay-per-use cost that is more economical than disposable alternatives. Consumers can conveniently borrow containers for free and return them at various locations or through delivery services, thus promoting a circular economy and facilitating efforts to minimize plastic waste.

Hypatos

Series A in 2022
Hypatos GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Kleinmachnow, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems aimed at automating the capture and processing of document data. The company focuses on enhancing financial document processing through the application of language processing AI and computer vision technology. Its solutions address various business use cases, including invoices, travel and expense management, loan application validation, and insurance claims. By leveraging pre-trained machine learning models, Hypatos provides software that automates complex document processing tasks, enabling organizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data quality.

Zageno

Series C in 2021
Zageno Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products for scientists worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform that offers over 10 million products, including preparation items for protein purification and DNA extraction, gene editing tools, PCR reagents, sequencing kits, and various laboratory accessories. Zageno aims to streamline the procurement process for researchers by providing a user-friendly interface and a unique Scientific Score rating system that features unbiased, peer-reviewed evaluations of products. This approach enhances the purchasing experience, making it more efficient and reliable for life science professionals while also serving as an effective sales channel for suppliers. Additionally, Zageno has a presence in Berlin, Germany, further extending its reach in the scientific community.

Formo

Series A in 2021
Formo is Europe's pioneering cellular agriculture company specializing in the development of animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo harvests real, nature-identical milk proteins that allow for the creation of clean and sustainable dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide vegan food options that retain the taste and nutritional benefits of traditional dairy while promoting a more sustainable and equitable food system. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into high-quality milk proteins, catering to the growing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly dairy products.

Gitti

Seed Round in 2021
Gitti GmbH is a Berlin-based beauty company that specializes in developing eco-friendly nail products and cosmetics. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on conscious beauty innovations, offering a range of products including nail colors, manicure sets, and skincare kits. Gitti emphasizes the use of natural formulas, replacing conventional chemical ingredients with water-based, vegan, and odorless alternatives that are free from harmful substances. The company operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer brand, selling its products online to promote a low ecological footprint and cater to environmentally conscious consumers.

Lingoda

Private Equity Round in 2021
Lingoda GmbH is an online language education provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2007. The company specializes in offering live language classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Lingoda's courses encompass group and private classes, focusing on various aspects of language learning, including grammar, speaking, and writing, along with interactive virtual classrooms and comprehensive learning materials. Additionally, students can earn official certificates upon completion of their courses. With a mission to make language learning accessible to even the busiest individuals, Lingoda serves a diverse student base both in Germany and internationally, enabling users to master new languages conveniently and effectively.

Gitti

Seed Round in 2020
Gitti GmbH is a Berlin-based beauty company that specializes in developing eco-friendly nail products and cosmetics. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on conscious beauty innovations, offering a range of products including nail colors, manicure sets, and skincare kits. Gitti emphasizes the use of natural formulas, replacing conventional chemical ingredients with water-based, vegan, and odorless alternatives that are free from harmful substances. The company operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer brand, selling its products online to promote a low ecological footprint and cater to environmentally conscious consumers.

Hypatos

Seed Round in 2020
Hypatos GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Kleinmachnow, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems aimed at automating the capture and processing of document data. The company focuses on enhancing financial document processing through the application of language processing AI and computer vision technology. Its solutions address various business use cases, including invoices, travel and expense management, loan application validation, and insurance claims. By leveraging pre-trained machine learning models, Hypatos provides software that automates complex document processing tasks, enabling organizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance data quality.

Gyant

Series A in 2020
GYANT is a digital front door solution for health systems that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance patient navigation to appropriate care settings and in-network resources. The company's platform utilizes natural language processing to understand patients' needs, guiding them throughout their healthcare encounters. By streamlining digital patient journeys, GYANT aims to capture new patients and efficiently serve existing ones while driving process automation within healthcare enterprises. This innovative approach not only improves patient engagement but also enhances care utilization, ultimately leading to reduced costs and time savings for healthcare providers.

Formo

Seed Round in 2019
Formo is Europe's pioneering cellular agriculture company specializing in the development of animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo harvests real, nature-identical milk proteins that allow for the creation of clean and sustainable dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide vegan food options that retain the taste and nutritional benefits of traditional dairy while promoting a more sustainable and equitable food system. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into high-quality milk proteins, catering to the growing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly dairy products.

Inspekto

Series B in 2019
Inspekto, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a developer of autonomous machine vision systems aimed at transforming the industrial quality assurance sector. The company has leveraged its innovative AMV-AI technology to create ready-to-deploy visual inspection systems that can be integrated into manufacturing processes within a day, without the need for specialized vision experts or extensive production data. By offering a versatile and straightforward solution, Inspekto enables manufacturers of all sizes to enhance productivity and optimize efficiency, freeing them from reliance on system integrators. With its unique approach, Inspekto is poised to make a significant impact in the multi-billion dollar machine vision market.

Mister Spex

Venture Round in 2019
Mister Spex, established in 2007 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a leading online eyewear retailer in Europe. The company offers a wide range of over 5000 products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, sports eyewear, and contact lenses from renowned brands like Adidas, Gucci, and Acuvue. Customers can also access eye examination services. Mister Spex operates both online and through a network of retail stores in Germany, and has expanded its reach to several other European countries.

Lingoda

Series A in 2019
Lingoda GmbH is an online language education provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2007. The company specializes in offering live language classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Lingoda's courses encompass group and private classes, focusing on various aspects of language learning, including grammar, speaking, and writing, along with interactive virtual classrooms and comprehensive learning materials. Additionally, students can earn official certificates upon completion of their courses. With a mission to make language learning accessible to even the busiest individuals, Lingoda serves a diverse student base both in Germany and internationally, enabling users to master new languages conveniently and effectively.

Gyant

Seed Round in 2019
GYANT is a digital front door solution for health systems that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance patient navigation to appropriate care settings and in-network resources. The company's platform utilizes natural language processing to understand patients' needs, guiding them throughout their healthcare encounters. By streamlining digital patient journeys, GYANT aims to capture new patients and efficiently serve existing ones while driving process automation within healthcare enterprises. This innovative approach not only improves patient engagement but also enhances care utilization, ultimately leading to reduced costs and time savings for healthcare providers.

Zageno

Series B in 2019
Zageno Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products for scientists worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform that offers over 10 million products, including preparation items for protein purification and DNA extraction, gene editing tools, PCR reagents, sequencing kits, and various laboratory accessories. Zageno aims to streamline the procurement process for researchers by providing a user-friendly interface and a unique Scientific Score rating system that features unbiased, peer-reviewed evaluations of products. This approach enhances the purchasing experience, making it more efficient and reliable for life science professionals while also serving as an effective sales channel for suppliers. Additionally, Zageno has a presence in Berlin, Germany, further extending its reach in the scientific community.

SMACC

Venture Round in 2019
SMACC GmbH, established in 2015 and located in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in the development of cloud-based software for bookkeeping and finance management. The company's platform leverages machine learning technology to automate document-based processing tasks in finance departments, offering solutions for document data capture, accounting and controlling automation, and intelligent workflow applications. By converting invoices into digital formats, SMACC's software significantly enhances efficiency, providing clients with the potential for up to a 90% reduction in processing time and costs. This innovative approach enables financial professionals and organizations to streamline their financial management processes effectively.

Inspekto

Series A in 2018
Inspekto, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, is a developer of autonomous machine vision systems aimed at transforming the industrial quality assurance sector. The company has leveraged its innovative AMV-AI technology to create ready-to-deploy visual inspection systems that can be integrated into manufacturing processes within a day, without the need for specialized vision experts or extensive production data. By offering a versatile and straightforward solution, Inspekto enables manufacturers of all sizes to enhance productivity and optimize efficiency, freeing them from reliance on system integrators. With its unique approach, Inspekto is poised to make a significant impact in the multi-billion dollar machine vision market.

Carisma Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Carisma Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer and other serious diseases through its proprietary chimeric antigen receptor macrophage technology. The company focuses on engineering macrophages and monocytes, which are specialized white blood cells, to enhance their ability to infiltrate solid tumors and deliver potent cellular immunotherapy. By leveraging advanced cell engineering techniques, Carisma aims to provide effective treatments that enable patients with solid tumors to benefit from targeted and robust cancer therapies.

Gyant

Seed Round in 2018
GYANT is a digital front door solution for health systems that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance patient navigation to appropriate care settings and in-network resources. The company's platform utilizes natural language processing to understand patients' needs, guiding them throughout their healthcare encounters. By streamlining digital patient journeys, GYANT aims to capture new patients and efficiently serve existing ones while driving process automation within healthcare enterprises. This innovative approach not only improves patient engagement but also enhances care utilization, ultimately leading to reduced costs and time savings for healthcare providers.

Lingoda

Series A in 2018
Lingoda GmbH is an online language education provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2007. The company specializes in offering live language classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Lingoda's courses encompass group and private classes, focusing on various aspects of language learning, including grammar, speaking, and writing, along with interactive virtual classrooms and comprehensive learning materials. Additionally, students can earn official certificates upon completion of their courses. With a mission to make language learning accessible to even the busiest individuals, Lingoda serves a diverse student base both in Germany and internationally, enabling users to master new languages conveniently and effectively.

Lingoda

Series A in 2018
Lingoda GmbH is an online language education provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2007. The company specializes in offering live language classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Lingoda's courses encompass group and private classes, focusing on various aspects of language learning, including grammar, speaking, and writing, along with interactive virtual classrooms and comprehensive learning materials. Additionally, students can earn official certificates upon completion of their courses. With a mission to make language learning accessible to even the busiest individuals, Lingoda serves a diverse student base both in Germany and internationally, enabling users to master new languages conveniently and effectively.

Zageno

Series A in 2017
Zageno Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products for scientists worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform that offers over 10 million products, including preparation items for protein purification and DNA extraction, gene editing tools, PCR reagents, sequencing kits, and various laboratory accessories. Zageno aims to streamline the procurement process for researchers by providing a user-friendly interface and a unique Scientific Score rating system that features unbiased, peer-reviewed evaluations of products. This approach enhances the purchasing experience, making it more efficient and reliable for life science professionals while also serving as an effective sales channel for suppliers. Additionally, Zageno has a presence in Berlin, Germany, further extending its reach in the scientific community.

Urbanara

Venture Round in 2017
At Urbanara believes that living the good life starts at home. That’s why they combine the finest craftsmanship with pure, natural materials to make pieces that not only look beautiful, but help you live beautifully. They proudly stand behind every product in their portfolio, and make sure to never compromise on quality. Designed according to the timeless principles of style, these are pieces made to be loved forever, and make your home 100% you.

Carisma Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2017
Carisma Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer and other serious diseases through its proprietary chimeric antigen receptor macrophage technology. The company focuses on engineering macrophages and monocytes, which are specialized white blood cells, to enhance their ability to infiltrate solid tumors and deliver potent cellular immunotherapy. By leveraging advanced cell engineering techniques, Carisma aims to provide effective treatments that enable patients with solid tumors to benefit from targeted and robust cancer therapies.

Yeay

Seed Round in 2017
YEAY GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a video sharing application designed to transform the way consumers shop for lifestyle products and services. Launched in 2016, the app allows users to create and share engaging full-screen vertical videos that showcase their favorite products, experiences, and honest recommendations. This innovative platform combines entertainment with e-commerce, enabling users to buy and sell items easily through a mobile interface. By fostering a vibrant community of users who share their recommendations, YEAY facilitates the discovery of new trends and products from around the world. The company has quickly emerged as a leading start-up in the digital space, backed by a diverse team of international investors.

immatics biotechnologies

Series E in 2017
immatics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery of true targets for cancer immunotherapies with the development of the right T cell receptors. The company's customized Adoptive Cell Therapies (ACTengine) and antibody-like TCR Bispecifics are the two main product classes in the pipeline (TCER). With a focus on particularly difficult-to-treat solid malignancies, each therapy modality has unique characteristics to create the desired therapeutic impact for patients at various disease stages and with various types of tumors. immatics biotechnologies was established in 2000 by Hans Rammensee, Harpreet Singh, and Steffen Walter in Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg.

Merolt

Venture Round in 2016
Merolt GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, is a startup focused on optimizing travel management and hotel booking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company provides a digital platform that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and managing business events. Merolt aims to enhance the traditional B2B online booking experience by allowing users to access wholesale prices directly, thereby streamlining hotel reservations for business travelers. Through its innovative approach, Merolt seeks to address the unique needs of SMEs in the business travel sector.

Yeay

Seed Round in 2016
YEAY GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a video sharing application designed to transform the way consumers shop for lifestyle products and services. Launched in 2016, the app allows users to create and share engaging full-screen vertical videos that showcase their favorite products, experiences, and honest recommendations. This innovative platform combines entertainment with e-commerce, enabling users to buy and sell items easily through a mobile interface. By fostering a vibrant community of users who share their recommendations, YEAY facilitates the discovery of new trends and products from around the world. The company has quickly emerged as a leading start-up in the digital space, backed by a diverse team of international investors.

SMACC

Series A in 2016
SMACC GmbH, established in 2015 and located in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in the development of cloud-based software for bookkeeping and finance management. The company's platform leverages machine learning technology to automate document-based processing tasks in finance departments, offering solutions for document data capture, accounting and controlling automation, and intelligent workflow applications. By converting invoices into digital formats, SMACC's software significantly enhances efficiency, providing clients with the potential for up to a 90% reduction in processing time and costs. This innovative approach enables financial professionals and organizations to streamline their financial management processes effectively.

Lingoda

Series A in 2016
Lingoda GmbH is an online language education provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2007. The company specializes in offering live language classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Lingoda's courses encompass group and private classes, focusing on various aspects of language learning, including grammar, speaking, and writing, along with interactive virtual classrooms and comprehensive learning materials. Additionally, students can earn official certificates upon completion of their courses. With a mission to make language learning accessible to even the busiest individuals, Lingoda serves a diverse student base both in Germany and internationally, enabling users to master new languages conveniently and effectively.

21sportsgroup

Venture Round in 2016
21sportsgroup GmbH is an online retailer specializing in sporting goods for running, cycling, and triathlon enthusiasts, catering to both amateur and professional athletes. Originally established as L&S Lauf- & Sport Shop GmbH, the company is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, and operates as a subsidiary of The Social Chain AG. 21sportsgroup offers a diverse range of products, including running shoes, bicycles, apparel, and accessories, focusing on outdoor and action sports. By integrating e-commerce with traditional retail, the company effectively bridges the gap between online and offline shopping experiences. All products are available for immediate shipping, ensuring prompt delivery for customers. Founded by Jörg Mayer, 21sportsgroup is committed to serving the needs of athletes across various disciplines.

Zageno

Seed Round in 2016
Zageno Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products for scientists worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company operates a comprehensive e-commerce platform that offers over 10 million products, including preparation items for protein purification and DNA extraction, gene editing tools, PCR reagents, sequencing kits, and various laboratory accessories. Zageno aims to streamline the procurement process for researchers by providing a user-friendly interface and a unique Scientific Score rating system that features unbiased, peer-reviewed evaluations of products. This approach enhances the purchasing experience, making it more efficient and reliable for life science professionals while also serving as an effective sales channel for suppliers. Additionally, Zageno has a presence in Berlin, Germany, further extending its reach in the scientific community.

Urbanara

Venture Round in 2015
At Urbanara believes that living the good life starts at home. That’s why they combine the finest craftsmanship with pure, natural materials to make pieces that not only look beautiful, but help you live beautifully. They proudly stand behind every product in their portfolio, and make sure to never compromise on quality. Designed according to the timeless principles of style, these are pieces made to be loved forever, and make your home 100% you.

room.me

Seed Round in 2015
Room.me is an online platform that connects individuals seeking roommates and available rooms in shared accommodations worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company utilizes a unique matching algorithm to facilitate connections, akin to dating services but focused on housing. As a significant player in the U.S. market, Room.me is recognized for its algorithmic roommate matching capabilities and is actively expanding into new regions to capitalize on the growing demand for shared living arrangements. The platform aims to simplify the search for compatible roommates and suitable shared spaces, targeting a multi-billion dollar market.

AYOXXA

Series B in 2014
AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH is a life science tools company based in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in Singapore and Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2010, AYOXXA specializes in developing a proprietary technology platform for multiplexed protein analysis. This platform, which utilizes In-situ Encoded Bead-based Arrays, enables users to simultaneously measure multiple protein markers associated with various health conditions, including cancer, allergies, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases. AYOXXA's innovative biochips merge biological analysis with information technology, expanding the potential applications in biomedical research. The company also offers biomarker kits to facilitate the identification and quantification of proteins and other biomolecular analytes.

Lingoda

Seed Round in 2014
Lingoda GmbH is an online language education provider based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2007. The company specializes in offering live language classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking instructors. Lingoda's courses encompass group and private classes, focusing on various aspects of language learning, including grammar, speaking, and writing, along with interactive virtual classrooms and comprehensive learning materials. Additionally, students can earn official certificates upon completion of their courses. With a mission to make language learning accessible to even the busiest individuals, Lingoda serves a diverse student base both in Germany and internationally, enabling users to master new languages conveniently and effectively.

SiTime

Series F in 2013
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions that replace traditional quartz products. Established in 2003, SiTime holds an 85% market share in the $5 billion timing market and has shipped over 50 million devices globally. The company offers a diverse range of products, including programmable OCXOs, precision MHz super-TCXOs, various oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to industries such as automotive, telecommunications, industrial, Internet of Things, mobile, and aerospace and defense. SiTime's innovative solutions enable customers to achieve higher performance, reduced size, and enhanced reliability, while also streamlining supply chains and lowering costs. By utilizing standard semiconductor processes and high-volume plastic packaging, SiTime ensures optimal availability and minimal lead times for its products.

mysportgroup GmbH

Venture Round in 2013
mysportgroup GmbH offers sports and outdoor products online.

Delivery Agent

Private Equity Round in 2013
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

Creators Media

Series B in 2012
Creators Media, Inc. operates a fan-centric online media platform that allows users to create and share content related to their favorite fandoms. The company encompasses several brands including Movie Pilot, a digital magazine focused on movies and television; Now Loading, which covers gaming; Super News, a live video brand producing content for social media; and Champions, dedicated to UFC fighting. Additionally, Creators.co serves as an open platform where pop culture enthusiasts can publish engaging content, share opinions, and participate in discussions through various publishing brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Venice, California, Creators Media engages a community of over 32 million entertainment fans globally, fostering communication and creativity within the fandom space. The company also has offices in Berlin, Germany.

Starboard Storage Systems

Series B in 2012
Starboard Storage tackles the toughest storage problem facing Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) IT administrators today — managing modern application workloads that include unstructured, virtualized and structured data. Starboard Storage AC Series delivers on the promise of sophisticated yet easy-to-manage storage for modern application workloads. Starboard’s Hybrid Storage delivers performance as a utility, capacity on-demand, simplicity and control. Our patented technologies including dynamic storage pooling, SSD Accelerator Tier, and Starboard Storage Apps, deliver industry leading performance for less.

moviepilot.de

Series B in 2012
Moviepilot GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates a German-language film review website, focusing on personalized movie recommendations. Founded in 2007, Moviepilot connects film enthusiasts, producers, and critics, making their insights accessible to a vibrant community of over 250,000 registered users. The platform allows members to discover, discuss, and read about upcoming films and television shows. In 2011, Moviepilot expanded its reach with an international website, attracting a growing audience that now includes more than 13 million movie and TV fans, particularly in the United States. The site aggregates content from a diverse network of bloggers, film journalists, and passionate fans, while its technology aids both major and independent studios in understanding audience preferences and enhancing social media engagement.

Urbanara

Series A in 2012
At Urbanara believes that living the good life starts at home. That’s why they combine the finest craftsmanship with pure, natural materials to make pieces that not only look beautiful, but help you live beautifully. They proudly stand behind every product in their portfolio, and make sure to never compromise on quality. Designed according to the timeless principles of style, these are pieces made to be loved forever, and make your home 100% you.

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

B2X

Series A in 2012
B2X is a global provider of customer care solutions specifically tailored for manufacturers, insurance providers, mobile network operators, and retailers of electronic devices. The company has developed a Smart Service Platform that integrates a global network of experienced personnel and a reliable operational fulfillment partner network, ensuring high-quality service delivery. B2X's end-to-end technology platform manages all aspects of customer care, from backend repairs, parts, and logistics to consumer-facing services. This comprehensive approach supports consumers throughout their device ownership journey, addressing issues from the moment they receive a device to the logistics and repair processes when problems arise. By optimizing the customer care experience with real-time data, B2X ensures consistency and excellence in service across the entire customer care ecosystem for mobile and Internet of Things devices.

Delivery Agent

Series E in 2011
Delivery Agent, Inc. is a company that specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for brands and media companies globally. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Francisco, it offers innovative solutions such as ShopTV, which enables direct engagement and transactions from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. The company provides a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce and delivers personalized product offers based on viewers' content consumption. Delivery Agent collaborates with various stakeholders, including broadcasters, advertisers, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the advertising ecosystem. Despite its innovative offerings, the company faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which was later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

RELDATA

Series B in 2011
RELDATA is the innovation leader in unified block and file storage solutions over iSCSI. Their solutions cost-effectively enable mid-size and distributed enterprises to nondisruptively consolidate, virtualize and protect business data across multi-vendor platforms, providing highly scalable, cost-effective integrated storage, disaster recovery and high availability solutions.

21sportsgroup

Series A in 2011
21sportsgroup GmbH is an online retailer specializing in sporting goods for running, cycling, and triathlon enthusiasts, catering to both amateur and professional athletes. Originally established as L&S Lauf- & Sport Shop GmbH, the company is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, and operates as a subsidiary of The Social Chain AG. 21sportsgroup offers a diverse range of products, including running shoes, bicycles, apparel, and accessories, focusing on outdoor and action sports. By integrating e-commerce with traditional retail, the company effectively bridges the gap between online and offline shopping experiences. All products are available for immediate shipping, ensuring prompt delivery for customers. Founded by Jörg Mayer, 21sportsgroup is committed to serving the needs of athletes across various disciplines.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Mister Spex

Series B in 2010
Mister Spex, established in 2007 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a leading online eyewear retailer in Europe. The company offers a wide range of over 5000 products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, sports eyewear, and contact lenses from renowned brands like Adidas, Gucci, and Acuvue. Customers can also access eye examination services. Mister Spex operates both online and through a network of retail stores in Germany, and has expanded its reach to several other European countries.

Vaola

Series B in 2010
Vaola operates as an e-commerce platform specializing in the retail of sporting goods. It offers a wide range of multi-brand apparel and equipment catering to various activities such as running, climbing, hiking, soccer, and biking.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

21sportsgroup

Seed Round in 2010
21sportsgroup GmbH is an online retailer specializing in sporting goods for running, cycling, and triathlon enthusiasts, catering to both amateur and professional athletes. Originally established as L&S Lauf- & Sport Shop GmbH, the company is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, and operates as a subsidiary of The Social Chain AG. 21sportsgroup offers a diverse range of products, including running shoes, bicycles, apparel, and accessories, focusing on outdoor and action sports. By integrating e-commerce with traditional retail, the company effectively bridges the gap between online and offline shopping experiences. All products are available for immediate shipping, ensuring prompt delivery for customers. Founded by Jörg Mayer, 21sportsgroup is committed to serving the needs of athletes across various disciplines.

XConnect Global Networks

Series B in 2009
XConnect Global Networks is a leading provider of next-generation interconnection services that facilitate the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. The company leverages its advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology to help customers optimize their network and technology investments, enabling the delivery of IP voice, video, and unified communications across various networks and platforms. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, XConnect serves a diverse customer base that includes major carriers, service providers, and video conferencing providers across more than 70 countries. Their federation-based peering services offer real-time access to comprehensive and secure phone number data, empowering mobile communications and ensuring efficient connectivity for IP-enabled carriers and service providers.

Metaversum

Venture Round in 2009
Metaversum is a company that develops and operates Twinity, a 3D online world designed to create a bridge between the real and virtual environments. Twinity features realistic, to-scale replicas of major cities, starting with Berlin, and plans to expand to locations such as Singapore and London. Users can create personal avatars to explore these virtual cities, engage in various activities, and socialize with others. Additionally, Metaversum provides businesses with innovative opportunities for marketing and engagement through virtual shops, branded presences, in-world advertising campaigns, and events, allowing for direct interaction with their target audience in a dynamic digital landscape. Founded in July 2006, Metaversum has established offices in Berlin, Kiev, and Singapore.

Quantenna Communications

Series C in 2009
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Nanosolar

Series D in 2008
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, specializing in cost-efficient solar solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany, Nanosolar develops innovative products such as the Utility Panel, designed for utility-scale power plants, and SolarPly, a lightweight solar-electric cell foil that can be customized in size. The company's proprietary technology involves printing solar cells using CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) and nanoparticle inks, along with an annealing process that reduces reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment. By leveraging industrial printing methods and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Nanosolar produces solar-electric foil at high speeds, effectively merging the principles of printing with solar photovoltaic semiconductor production, thereby enhancing economic efficiency in the solar industry.

Adconion Media Group

Series C in 2008
Adconion Media Group is a technology company that operates a comprehensive digital distribution platform designed for content owners, app developers, and device manufacturers. The platform facilitates the monetization of global audiences across multiple devices by leveraging proprietary data profiles and models developed from extensive consumer insights. Adconion's system processes over 50 billion events monthly, enabling it to create detailed audience profiles for targeted advertising. The company also provides performance solutions through its subsidiary Adconion Direct, which offers services in display, email, and social media advertising. Additionally, Adconion owns smartclip, a video and brand advertising platform that specializes in multi-screen delivery. Founded by Fred Krueger and Tyler Moebius, Adconion Media Group emphasizes innovative advertising solutions and audience targeting capabilities, including behavioral and demographic targeting, to enhance the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

United Mobile

Venture Round in 2008
United Mobile allows travelers to use their cell phones and make calls at low prices (without roaming fees) while traveling abroad. The company operates a global cell network and sells United Mobile SIM cards that enable a user's cell phone to make calls on United Mobile's network. As a low-cost calling option for international travelers, United Mobile offers an alternative to [Skype](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/skype).

Statista

Series A in 2008
Statista is a statistics company that specializes in providing comprehensive quantitative data and insights through an innovative online platform. With a team of over 80 professionals, including statisticians, analysts, and database experts, Statista caters to a diverse clientele that includes businesses, academic institutions, consulting firms, and media agencies across various industries. The platform offers a wealth of resources such as market research, benchmarking, and survey data, along with tools for creating infographics, videos, and publications. By collaborating with leading organizations in the research sector, Statista ensures the accuracy and relevance of its data, making it a valuable resource for users seeking in-depth analysis on topics related to media, finance, and politics.

Mister Spex

Series A in 2008
Mister Spex, established in 2007 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a leading online eyewear retailer in Europe. The company offers a wide range of over 5000 products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, sports eyewear, and contact lenses from renowned brands like Adidas, Gucci, and Acuvue. Customers can also access eye examination services. Mister Spex operates both online and through a network of retail stores in Germany, and has expanded its reach to several other European countries.

Quantenna Communications

Series B in 2007
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of advanced high-speed wireless communication solutions that facilitate wireless local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that adhere to various IEEE Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and draft Wi-Fi 6. Quantenna's offerings also include Qdock, a software framework that integrates third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. The company's products cater to a wide range of applications, including home networking devices, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise, industrial, and consumer electronics. Quantenna sells its Wi-Fi solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

XConnect Global Networks

Series A in 2007
XConnect Global Networks is a leading provider of next-generation interconnection services that facilitate the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. The company leverages its advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology to help customers optimize their network and technology investments, enabling the delivery of IP voice, video, and unified communications across various networks and platforms. Headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, XConnect serves a diverse customer base that includes major carriers, service providers, and video conferencing providers across more than 70 countries. Their federation-based peering services offer real-time access to comprehensive and secure phone number data, empowering mobile communications and ensuring efficient connectivity for IP-enabled carriers and service providers.

4-Antibody

Series A in 2007
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of human antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology, which generates therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its drug discovery platform to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.

Nanosolar

Series C in 2006
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, specializing in cost-efficient solar solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany, Nanosolar develops innovative products such as the Utility Panel, designed for utility-scale power plants, and SolarPly, a lightweight solar-electric cell foil that can be customized in size. The company's proprietary technology involves printing solar cells using CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) and nanoparticle inks, along with an annealing process that reduces reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment. By leveraging industrial printing methods and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Nanosolar produces solar-electric foil at high speeds, effectively merging the principles of printing with solar photovoltaic semiconductor production, thereby enhancing economic efficiency in the solar industry.

VoiceTrust

Series B in 2006
VoiceTrust AG, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in voice authentication solutions tailored for large and medium-sized enterprises. The company develops proprietary voice biometric authentication software aimed at preventing identity theft and securing access to various business and consumer applications. VoiceTrust's platform creates individual voice profiles to verify user identity across desktop systems, mobile devices, and online banking services. Its technology is trusted by numerous prominent organizations, including banks, insurance firms, call centers, hospitals, automotive companies, and telecom providers, enabling secure authentication for users, clients, and employees globally.

4-Antibody

Seed Round in 2004
4-Antibody AG is a biopharmaceutical company based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in the development of human antibody therapeutics with a focus on immuno-oncology. Founded in 2002, the company utilizes its proprietary Retrocyte Display technology, which generates therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. In addition to providing its drug discovery platform to pharmaceutical partners, 4-Antibody is actively developing a pipeline of preclinical antibody programs targeting various immune checkpoints, including GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3.

immatics biotechnologies

Series A in 2004
immatics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery of true targets for cancer immunotherapies with the development of the right T cell receptors. The company's customized Adoptive Cell Therapies (ACTengine) and antibody-like TCR Bispecifics are the two main product classes in the pipeline (TCER). With a focus on particularly difficult-to-treat solid malignancies, each therapy modality has unique characteristics to create the desired therapeutic impact for patients at various disease stages and with various types of tumors. immatics biotechnologies was established in 2000 by Hans Rammensee, Harpreet Singh, and Steffen Walter in Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg.

Conergy

Series A in 2002
Conergy is a solar energy company that has made significant contributions to the renewable energy sector over the past decade. The company has deployed over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy globally, with 400 megawatts specifically within its major projects portfolio. Notably, Conergy has supplied, installed, and developed approximately 10% of the solar energy systems in operation worldwide, highlighting its substantial impact on the industry.

Conergy

Seed Round in 1999
Conergy is a solar energy company that has made significant contributions to the renewable energy sector over the past decade. The company has deployed over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy globally, with 400 megawatts specifically within its major projects portfolio. Notably, Conergy has supplied, installed, and developed approximately 10% of the solar energy systems in operation worldwide, highlighting its substantial impact on the industry.

itravel Group

itravel Group specializes in facilitating customized leisure travel experiences. Through its user-friendly platforms, including tablets, web, and social media, it enables customers to design and book unique vacations tailored to their preferences. This includes selecting specific experiences like kitesurfing or elephant rides, hotel room configurations, and personal preferences. The company's technology seamlessly connects hotels, agencies, and experience providers, catering to the sustainable leisure travel market and offering luxury and premium customized vacations.
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