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.

Benedikt Battke

Partner

Jochen Klüppel

Partner

Alec Rauschenbusch

Founder and Managing Director

Andreas Rueter

Partner

69 past transactions

Vytal

Series A in 2022
VYTAL Global GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates a digital reusable system aimed at reducing single-use packaging waste in the food industry. The company offers an application that enables consumers to select reusable bowls instead of disposable ones when ordering take-away or delivery food. Users can borrow bowls by displaying a QR code from the app or their membership card, and return them at any partner location or designated return boxes. VYTAL serves a wide range of stakeholders, including consumers, restaurants, canteens, caterers, and municipalities. In response to the significant environmental impact of single-use packaging, which generates substantial waste and greenhouse gas emissions, VYTAL positions itself as a sustainable alternative, promoting a circular economy within the growing market for convenience and delivery food.

Hypatos

Series A in 2022
Hypatos GmbH, founded in 2018 and located in Kleinmachnow, Germany, specializes in artificial intelligence systems aimed at automating the capture and processing of document data. The company focuses on enhancing financial document processing through its use of language processing AI and computer vision technology. Hypatos targets various business applications, including invoices, travel and expense management, loan application validation, and insurance claims. By offering pre-trained machine learning models as APIs and applications, Hypatos enables organizations to automate complex back-office processes, thereby increasing processing speed, reducing costs, and improving data quality.

itravel

Funding Round in 2021
itravel is an online platform that specializes in planning and booking customized leisure travel experiences. It allows travelers to effortlessly configure trips by selecting from a range of options, including hotels, transportation, and unique activities such as kitesurfing and spa treatments. The platform caters to those seeking luxury and premium vacations, offering tools that enable users to build personalized itineraries based on their preferences. By integrating hotels, agencies, and experience providers, itravel aims to enhance the travel planning process, making it accessible through tablets, the web, and social media. Its focus on sustainable leisure travel further distinguishes itravel in the competitive travel market.

Zageno

Series C in 2021
ZAGENO Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products, serving researchers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including preparation products for protein purification and DNA/RNA extraction, gene editing tools such as CRISPR and gene transfer products, and PCR-related materials like cloning and real-time PCR products. Additionally, ZAGENO provides sequencing products, detection kits, and various laboratory accessories such as buffers, enzymes, and lab supplies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ZAGENO aims to enhance scientific innovation by simplifying the purchasing process through its e-commerce platform, which features over 10 million products and a peer-reviewed rating system known as the Scientific Score. This platform is accessible on multiple devices, making it a convenient option for researchers and a valuable sales channel for suppliers.

Formo

Series A in 2021
Formo, formerly known as LegenDairy Foods GmbH, is a Berlin-based company that pioneers the production of dairy products through biotechnology. As Europe's first cell-ag company, Formo specializes in creating real dairy products without the use of cows, employing innovative fermentation and bioprocess engineering techniques. The team consists of food scientists and engineers dedicated to advancing sustainable alternatives in the dairy industry. By leveraging biotechnology, Formo aims to provide consumers with high-quality dairy options while addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional dairy farming.

gitti

Seed Round in 2020
gitti GmbH develops beauty products. It offers manicure sets, nail colors, and nail care products. The company sells its products online. gitti GmbH was formerly known as JCB Cosmetics UG (haftungsbeschränkt). The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Hypatos

Seed Round in 2020
Hypatos GmbH, founded in 2018 and located in Kleinmachnow, Germany, specializes in artificial intelligence systems aimed at automating the capture and processing of document data. The company focuses on enhancing financial document processing through its use of language processing AI and computer vision technology. Hypatos targets various business applications, including invoices, travel and expense management, loan application validation, and insurance claims. By offering pre-trained machine learning models as APIs and applications, Hypatos enables organizations to automate complex back-office processes, thereby increasing processing speed, reducing costs, and improving data quality.

Gyant

Series A in 2020
GYANT.com, Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based chatbot application designed to enhance communication between physicians and patients. The GYANT platform allows physicians to assist patients in receiving diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatment recommendations through an initial diagnostic process that involves a series of questions. The company serves a range of healthcare providers, including hospitals and integrated delivery networks, by offering a digital front door solution that streamlines patient navigation to appropriate care settings and in-network resources. By utilizing natural language processing, GYANT's technology aims to improve patient engagement, facilitate healthcare access, and promote process automation, ultimately reducing costs and time for both patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2016, GYANT is headquartered in Corte Madera, California.

Formo

Seed Round in 2019
Formo, formerly known as LegenDairy Foods GmbH, is a Berlin-based company that pioneers the production of dairy products through biotechnology. As Europe's first cell-ag company, Formo specializes in creating real dairy products without the use of cows, employing innovative fermentation and bioprocess engineering techniques. The team consists of food scientists and engineers dedicated to advancing sustainable alternatives in the dairy industry. By leveraging biotechnology, Formo aims to provide consumers with high-quality dairy options while addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional dairy farming.

Inspekto

Series B in 2019
Inspekto is a German industrial company with roots in Israel, focused on transforming the machine vision sector for industrial quality assurance. The company has developed autonomous machine vision systems that aim to reshape the industry by offering a highly versatile and user-friendly optical quality inspection device. This innovative technology enables industrial quality assurance professionals to enhance productivity and optimize efficiency, allowing them to operate independently without reliance on systems integrators. By introducing a new category in autonomous machine vision, Inspekto seeks to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes and improve quality control measures across various industrial applications.

Mister Spex

Venture Round in 2019
Mister Spex GmbH is an online eyewear retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in a wide range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Founded in 2007, the company offers over 5,000 different eyewear options from more than 60 brands, encompassing both sports labels and luxury designer brands. Mister Spex operates its own retail network in Germany and maintains online platforms in several European countries, including France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. In addition to product sales, Mister Spex provides additional services such as eye examinations and annual checks for contact lens users. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its operations in Germany.

Lingoda

Series A in 2019
Lingoda GmbH is an online language school based in Berlin, Germany, offering live language courses in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French. Established in 2007, the company provides a variety of classes, including group and private sessions, focusing on grammar, speaking, and writing across diverse topics such as sports, politics, and literature. Lingoda's platform features interactive virtual classrooms and materials crafted by linguistic experts, empowering students to learn conveniently from anywhere at any time. Additionally, the company offers official certificates upon course completion, catering to both local and international learners.

Gyant

Seed Round in 2019
GYANT.com, Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based chatbot application designed to enhance communication between physicians and patients. The GYANT platform allows physicians to assist patients in receiving diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatment recommendations through an initial diagnostic process that involves a series of questions. The company serves a range of healthcare providers, including hospitals and integrated delivery networks, by offering a digital front door solution that streamlines patient navigation to appropriate care settings and in-network resources. By utilizing natural language processing, GYANT's technology aims to improve patient engagement, facilitate healthcare access, and promote process automation, ultimately reducing costs and time for both patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2016, GYANT is headquartered in Corte Madera, California.

Zageno

Series B in 2019
ZAGENO Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products, serving researchers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including preparation products for protein purification and DNA/RNA extraction, gene editing tools such as CRISPR and gene transfer products, and PCR-related materials like cloning and real-time PCR products. Additionally, ZAGENO provides sequencing products, detection kits, and various laboratory accessories such as buffers, enzymes, and lab supplies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ZAGENO aims to enhance scientific innovation by simplifying the purchasing process through its e-commerce platform, which features over 10 million products and a peer-reviewed rating system known as the Scientific Score. This platform is accessible on multiple devices, making it a convenient option for researchers and a valuable sales channel for suppliers.

SMACC

Venture Round in 2019
SMACC offers machine learning technology to automate manual document-based processing tasks in finance departments. Their AI-solutions comprise document data capturing services, accounting & controlling automation, intelligent workflow application and document management solutions. Their clients benefit from up to 90% reduction in processing time and cost.

Inspekto

Series A in 2018
Inspekto is a German industrial company with roots in Israel, focused on transforming the machine vision sector for industrial quality assurance. The company has developed autonomous machine vision systems that aim to reshape the industry by offering a highly versatile and user-friendly optical quality inspection device. This innovative technology enables industrial quality assurance professionals to enhance productivity and optimize efficiency, allowing them to operate independently without reliance on systems integrators. By introducing a new category in autonomous machine vision, Inspekto seeks to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes and improve quality control measures across various industrial applications.

Carisma Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Carisma Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on developing innovative cellular immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumors. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in engineering chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) macrophages and monocytes, which are types of white blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune response. By harnessing advances in macrophage biology and adoptive cell transfer, Carisma aims to enhance cancer therapies, allowing for more effective treatment options for patients with solid tumors. The company is in the clinical stage of development, working to translate its proprietary technology into transformative therapies for various serious diseases.

Gyant

Seed Round in 2018
GYANT.com, Inc. specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based chatbot application designed to enhance communication between physicians and patients. The GYANT platform allows physicians to assist patients in receiving diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatment recommendations through an initial diagnostic process that involves a series of questions. The company serves a range of healthcare providers, including hospitals and integrated delivery networks, by offering a digital front door solution that streamlines patient navigation to appropriate care settings and in-network resources. By utilizing natural language processing, GYANT's technology aims to improve patient engagement, facilitate healthcare access, and promote process automation, ultimately reducing costs and time for both patients and healthcare providers. Founded in 2016, GYANT is headquartered in Corte Madera, California.

Lingoda

Series A in 2018
Lingoda GmbH is an online language school based in Berlin, Germany, offering live language courses in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French. Established in 2007, the company provides a variety of classes, including group and private sessions, focusing on grammar, speaking, and writing across diverse topics such as sports, politics, and literature. Lingoda's platform features interactive virtual classrooms and materials crafted by linguistic experts, empowering students to learn conveniently from anywhere at any time. Additionally, the company offers official certificates upon course completion, catering to both local and international learners.

Lingoda

Series A in 2018
Lingoda GmbH is an online language school based in Berlin, Germany, offering live language courses in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French. Established in 2007, the company provides a variety of classes, including group and private sessions, focusing on grammar, speaking, and writing across diverse topics such as sports, politics, and literature. Lingoda's platform features interactive virtual classrooms and materials crafted by linguistic experts, empowering students to learn conveniently from anywhere at any time. Additionally, the company offers official certificates upon course completion, catering to both local and international learners.

Zageno

Series A in 2017
ZAGENO Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products, serving researchers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including preparation products for protein purification and DNA/RNA extraction, gene editing tools such as CRISPR and gene transfer products, and PCR-related materials like cloning and real-time PCR products. Additionally, ZAGENO provides sequencing products, detection kits, and various laboratory accessories such as buffers, enzymes, and lab supplies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ZAGENO aims to enhance scientific innovation by simplifying the purchasing process through its e-commerce platform, which features over 10 million products and a peer-reviewed rating system known as the Scientific Score. This platform is accessible on multiple devices, making it a convenient option for researchers and a valuable sales channel for suppliers.

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 biotechnology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on developing innovative cellular immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumors. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in engineering chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) macrophages and monocytes, which are types of white blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune response. By harnessing advances in macrophage biology and adoptive cell transfer, Carisma aims to enhance cancer therapies, allowing for more effective treatment options for patients with solid tumors. The company is in the clinical stage of development, working to translate its proprietary technology into transformative therapies for various serious diseases.

Yeay

Seed Round in 2017
YEAY GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, has developed a video-sharing application that redefines mobile e-commerce. The platform allows users to create and share entertaining vertical videos showcasing their favorite lifestyle products and experiences, fostering a community that rewards engagement. Users can buy and sell products seamlessly through the app, transforming the shopping experience into an enjoyable and interactive activity. YEAY's innovative approach enables users to discover new products and trends while engaging with authentic recommendation videos. This pioneering application serves as a global marketplace, connecting users with products and designers from around the world.

Merolt

Venture Round in 2016
Merolt GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in travel management and hotel booking services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company operates a digital platform that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and managing business travel. By providing direct access to wholesale hotel prices, Merolt aims to enhance the online booking experience for business travelers. The platform facilitates the planning, booking, and payment of business trips, positioning itself as a modern solution in the corporate travel market.

Yeay

Seed Round in 2016
YEAY GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, has developed a video-sharing application that redefines mobile e-commerce. The platform allows users to create and share entertaining vertical videos showcasing their favorite lifestyle products and experiences, fostering a community that rewards engagement. Users can buy and sell products seamlessly through the app, transforming the shopping experience into an enjoyable and interactive activity. YEAY's innovative approach enables users to discover new products and trends while engaging with authentic recommendation videos. This pioneering application serves as a global marketplace, connecting users with products and designers from around the world.

SMACC

Series A in 2016
SMACC offers machine learning technology to automate manual document-based processing tasks in finance departments. Their AI-solutions comprise document data capturing services, accounting & controlling automation, intelligent workflow application and document management solutions. Their clients benefit from up to 90% reduction in processing time and cost.

Lingoda

Series A in 2016
Lingoda GmbH is an online language school based in Berlin, Germany, offering live language courses in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French. Established in 2007, the company provides a variety of classes, including group and private sessions, focusing on grammar, speaking, and writing across diverse topics such as sports, politics, and literature. Lingoda's platform features interactive virtual classrooms and materials crafted by linguistic experts, empowering students to learn conveniently from anywhere at any time. Additionally, the company offers official certificates upon course completion, catering to both local and international learners.

21sportsgroup

Venture Round in 2016
21sportsgroup is an online sporting goods retailer that offers a selection of running shoes, bicycles, apparel, and accessories for amateur athletes, runners, cyclists, and triathletes right through to professional athletes. It markets a range of sporting goods, mainly in the areas of outdoor, action, running, cycling, and triathlon sports. By combining e-commerce and retail businesses, 21sportsgroup reduces the gap between online and offline retail services. All products of the company are available for immediate shipping. Founded by Jörg Mayer, 21sportsgroup is based in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg.

Zageno

Seed Round in 2016
ZAGENO Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products, serving researchers globally. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including preparation products for protein purification and DNA/RNA extraction, gene editing tools such as CRISPR and gene transfer products, and PCR-related materials like cloning and real-time PCR products. Additionally, ZAGENO provides sequencing products, detection kits, and various laboratory accessories such as buffers, enzymes, and lab supplies. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ZAGENO aims to enhance scientific innovation by simplifying the purchasing process through its e-commerce platform, which features over 10 million products and a peer-reviewed rating system known as the Scientific Score. This platform is accessible on multiple devices, making it a convenient option for researchers and a valuable sales channel for suppliers.

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 with available rooms in shared flats worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates as a subsidiary of Roomi, Inc. Room.me utilizes a unique and proprietary matching algorithm to facilitate connections, likening its service to a dating platform for finding compatible living arrangements. It is recognized as one of the largest algorithmic roommate engines in the United States, and is actively expanding its reach into new markets, aiming to capitalize on a multi-billion dollar industry.

AYOXXA

Series B in 2014
AYOXXA Biosystems GmbH is a biotechnology company based in Cologne, Germany, with additional offices in Singapore and Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2010, AYOXXA specializes in life science tools, particularly through its proprietary technology platform for multiplexed protein analysis. The company has developed an innovative biochip technology that enables the simultaneous measurement of multiple protein markers associated with various health conditions, including cancer, allergies, cardiovascular diseases, and infectious diseases. AYOXXA's platform utilizes an in-situ encoded bead array, facilitating the identification and quantification of proteins and biomolecular analytes. This advanced approach to biomarker analysis positions AYOXXA at the forefront of diagnostic technology, allowing for comprehensive testing in a single assay.

Lingoda

Seed Round in 2014
Lingoda GmbH is an online language school based in Berlin, Germany, offering live language courses in English, Business English, German, Spanish, and French. Established in 2007, the company provides a variety of classes, including group and private sessions, focusing on grammar, speaking, and writing across diverse topics such as sports, politics, and literature. Lingoda's platform features interactive virtual classrooms and materials crafted by linguistic experts, empowering students to learn conveniently from anywhere at any time. Additionally, the company offers official certificates upon course completion, catering to both local and international learners.

SiTime

Series F in 2013
SiTime Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, which are designed to replace traditional quartz products. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, SiTime operates internationally, with significant market presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States. The company's diverse product offerings include programmable OCXOs, precision super-TCXOs, MHz oscillators, and embedded resonators, catering to various industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and the Internet of Things. With a notable market share, SiTime has shipped over 50 million devices, driving the industry's shift towards fully silicon-based timing solutions. The company's configurable products enable clients to enhance performance while reducing size and increasing reliability, ultimately streamlining their supply chains. SiTime's commitment to using standard semiconductor processes ensures high availability and short lead times, making it a preferred choice for leading manufacturers in the timing market.

mysportgroup GmbH

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

Delivery Agent

Private Equity Round in 2013
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

Creators Media

Series B in 2012
Creators Media, Inc. operates an online fan-centric media platform that enables users to create and publish content focused on their favorite fandoms. The company encompasses several brands, including Movie Pilot, a digital entertainment magazine covering movies and television; Now Loading, a multi-faceted magazine dedicated to gaming; Super News, a live video brand that broadcasts content on social media platforms; and Champions, which focuses on UFC fighting. Additionally, Creators.co serves as an open platform for pop culture enthusiasts to share engaging content, including news and fan theories. Founded in 2012 and based in Venice, California, Creators Media engages over 32 million entertainment fans worldwide, fostering communication and collaboration among them. As of December 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Webedia SA.

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 designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

B2X

Series A in 2012
B2X Care Solutions GmbH specializes in customer care solutions and after-sales services for smartphone manufacturers, insurance providers, consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and carriers globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, B2X operates a Smart Service Platform that enhances customer care and service delivery processes. This platform supports various industries, including mobile devices, consumer electronics, home automation, urban mobility, payment solutions, and digital health. B2X offers an end-to-end solution that encompasses backend repairs, parts logistics, and frontend consumer services, ensuring a consistent and high-quality service experience. The company has a broad international presence, with operations in numerous countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East, along with technology centers in Munich and Mumbai. B2X effectively supports consumers throughout their device lifecycle, from initial reception to repairs and logistics management.

Delivery Agent

Series E in 2011
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

RELDATA, Inc.

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 is an online sporting goods retailer that offers a selection of running shoes, bicycles, apparel, and accessories for amateur athletes, runners, cyclists, and triathletes right through to professional athletes. It markets a range of sporting goods, mainly in the areas of outdoor, action, running, cycling, and triathlon sports. By combining e-commerce and retail businesses, 21sportsgroup reduces the gap between online and offline retail services. All products of the company are available for immediate shipping. Founded by Jörg Mayer, 21sportsgroup is based in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg.

Quantenna Communications

Series E in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

Mister Spex

Series B in 2010
Mister Spex GmbH is an online eyewear retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in a wide range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Founded in 2007, the company offers over 5,000 different eyewear options from more than 60 brands, encompassing both sports labels and luxury designer brands. Mister Spex operates its own retail network in Germany and maintains online platforms in several European countries, including France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. In addition to product sales, Mister Spex provides additional services such as eye examinations and annual checks for contact lens users. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its operations in Germany.

Vaola

Series B in 2010
Vaola is an online retailer specializing in sporting goods, offering a wide range of products that cater to various activities including running and outdoor sports. The platform provides customers with access to lifestyle products as well, making it a comprehensive destination for sports enthusiasts. By focusing on a diverse selection of goods, Vaola aims to meet the needs of individuals who are passionate about fitness and outdoor activities.

Quantenna Communications

Series D in 2010
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

21sportsgroup

Seed Round in 2010
21sportsgroup is an online sporting goods retailer that offers a selection of running shoes, bicycles, apparel, and accessories for amateur athletes, runners, cyclists, and triathletes right through to professional athletes. It markets a range of sporting goods, mainly in the areas of outdoor, action, running, cycling, and triathlon sports. By combining e-commerce and retail businesses, 21sportsgroup reduces the gap between online and offline retail services. All products of the company are available for immediate shipping. Founded by Jörg Mayer, 21sportsgroup is based in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg.

XConnect

Series B in 2009
XConnect is a leading provider of interconnection services that facilitates the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. Utilizing advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology, XConnect supports customers in maximizing their network investments by delivering IP voice, video, and unified communications across diverse networks. The company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, servicing a customer base that spans over 70 countries. Its clientele includes major carriers, service providers, and companies in Unified Communications and Video Conferencing. XConnect's services enhance the mobile communications ecosystem by providing real-time access to comprehensive and secure data, enabling IP-enabled carriers and service providers to deliver efficient communication solutions to their end customers.

Metaversum

Venture Round in 2009
Metaversum develops and operates the 3D online world Twinity. The vision behind Twinity is to forge a close connection between the real and the virtual world. Twinity is building realistic replicas of the world's most vibrant cities in 3D, starting with Berlin, with Singapore and London set to follow soon. Twinity members can create a personal avatar, explore real cities virtually, move into a 3D home, chat with friends, work, get creative, or just have fun together. Twinity also offers businesses new ways of engaging with real people in real virtual cities. Through virtual shops and branded presences, in-world ad campaigns, product placements, and sponsored events, Twinity lets you enter into a direct and emotional, digital dialog with your target group. Twinity is currently in public Beta. Founded in July 2006 and financed by leading venture capital firms, Metaversum has offices in Berlin, Kiev, and Singapore. More information can be found at www.metaversum.com and www.twinity.com.

Quantenna Communications

Series C in 2009
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 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 energy solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany. Nanosolar utilizes a proprietary printing process to produce CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) solar cells and lightweight solar-electric cell foils, known as SolarPly, which can be customized to various sizes. This innovative approach minimizes reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment, allowing the company to leverage industrial printing techniques for high-speed production. Nanosolar's product line includes utility panels designed for large-scale power plants, making it a significant player in the solar energy sector.

Adconion Media Group

Series C in 2008
Adconian Media Group is a technology company that provides customized solutions and innovative products delivered across multiple screens on a single platform. The company’s digital distribution platform enables content owners, app developers and device manufacturers to monetize their global audiences across multiple devices and screens. This is done by building proprietary data profiles and models on their consumers and then selling these profiles to the highest bidder in a real-time marketplace. The Adconion DDP is collecting data on the 50+ billion events a month that take place across the platform. This data is ingested, mapped, and segmented, providing Adconion with a 360° audience profile across one platform. Adconion Media Group wholly owns Adconion Direct, providing performance solutions spanning display, email and social media; along with smartclip, the video and brand advertising platform specializing in multi-screen delivery. Adconion Media Group was founded by Fred Krueger and Tyler Moebius in.

Mister Spex

Series A in 2008
Mister Spex GmbH is an online eyewear retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in a wide range of eyewear products, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Founded in 2007, the company offers over 5,000 different eyewear options from more than 60 brands, encompassing both sports labels and luxury designer brands. Mister Spex operates its own retail network in Germany and maintains online platforms in several European countries, including France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. In addition to product sales, Mister Spex provides additional services such as eye examinations and annual checks for contact lens users. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its operations in Germany.

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 Inc. is a prominent provider of statistical data and insights, catering to a diverse clientele that includes businesses, academic institutions, consulting firms, and media agencies. With a dedicated team of over 80 experts, Statista offers an innovative platform that facilitates access to a wide range of quantitative data, market research, and analysis. The platform features various resources such as infographics, videos, and publications, enabling users to obtain relevant information across multiple sectors, including media, finance, and politics. To enhance the quality and accuracy of its offerings, Statista collaborates with leading organizations in the research sector and maintains strategic partnerships with industry associations. This commitment to providing specialized and reliable data positions Statista as a trusted resource for users seeking to inform their decisions with empirical evidence.

Quantenna Communications

Series B in 2007
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

XConnect

Series A in 2007
XConnect is a leading provider of interconnection services that facilitates the adoption of IP-based multimedia communications. Utilizing advanced ENUM registry and IPX hub technology, XConnect supports customers in maximizing their network investments by delivering IP voice, video, and unified communications across diverse networks. The company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in the USA, EMEA, and Asia, servicing a customer base that spans over 70 countries. Its clientele includes major carriers, service providers, and companies in Unified Communications and Video Conferencing. XConnect's services enhance the mobile communications ecosystem by providing real-time access to comprehensive and secure data, enabling IP-enabled carriers and service providers to deliver efficient communication solutions to their end customers.

4-Antibody

Series A in 2007
4-Antibody AG develops human antibody drug-discovery platform for generating antibody therapeutics focused on immuno-oncology. Its technology platform Retrocyte Display is designed to generate therapeutic antibody drug candidates incorporating human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. The company also develops preclinical checkpoint antibody programs targeting GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3. 4-Antibody AG was founded in 2002 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Nanosolar

Series C in 2006
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, specializing in cost-efficient solar energy solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany. Nanosolar utilizes a proprietary printing process to produce CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) solar cells and lightweight solar-electric cell foils, known as SolarPly, which can be customized to various sizes. This innovative approach minimizes reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment, allowing the company to leverage industrial printing techniques for high-speed production. Nanosolar's product line includes utility panels designed for large-scale power plants, making it a significant player in the solar energy sector.

VoiceTrust

Series B in 2006
VOICETRUST AG provides voice authentication solutions for the large and medium-sized enterprises. Its platform establishes the user's personal voice profile for the proof of identity for the desktop users, PDA and cell phone users, and credit card/online banking customers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

4-Antibody

Seed Round in 2004
4-Antibody AG develops human antibody drug-discovery platform for generating antibody therapeutics focused on immuno-oncology. Its technology platform Retrocyte Display is designed to generate therapeutic antibody drug candidates incorporating human antibody libraries expressed in mammalian B-lineage lymphocytes. The company also develops preclinical checkpoint antibody programs targeting GITR, OX40, CTLA-4, PD-1, TIM-3, and LAG-3. 4-Antibody AG was founded in 2002 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.

Conergy

Series A in 2002
ConEnergy is a Solar Energy company. Over the past decade, they have deployed over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy around the world including 400 megawatts (MW) within the Group's major projects portfolio. In fact, approximately 1 in every 10 solar energy systems worldwide has been supplied, installed and/or developed by Conergy.

Conergy

Seed Round in 1999
ConEnergy is a Solar Energy company. Over the past decade, they have deployed over 1 gigawatt of renewable energy around the world including 400 megawatts (MW) within the Group's major projects portfolio. In fact, approximately 1 in every 10 solar energy systems worldwide has been supplied, installed and/or developed by Conergy.
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