HV Capital

HV Capital is a Munich- and Berlin-based venture capital firm that supports founders in developing their internet companies. Since 2000 HV Capital, formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures, has invested in Internet and technology companies through various generations of funds and is one of the most successful and financially strongest early-stage and growth investors in Europe. HV Capital has already invested in around 200 companies, including Zalando, Delivery Hero, FlixMobility and SumUp. The total of all HV Funds amounts to €1.7 billion. The company supports startups with capital between €500,000 and €50 million. This makes HV Capital one of the few venture capitalists in Europe that can finance startups through all growth phases.

Sven Achter

Risk Management

Rainer Maerkle

General Partner

394 past transactions

Spread

Series A in 2023
SPREAD GmbH produces digital products, which includes quantitative calculations and qualitative deductions. It includes management of complex products, seamless three-dimensional interaction, and engineering solutions. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Agreena

Series B in 2023
Agreena is a startup that mints, verifies and sells carbon credits generated by farmers to provide an economic incentive to switch from traditional arable farming to regenerative agricultural methods.

Delli

Venture Round in 2022
Launching 2021

ottonova

Series F in 2022
Ottonova Holding AG, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing health insurance products via a digital platform. The company focuses on simplifying the insurance experience for its users, offering a range of services designed to support their health needs. Ottonova aims to be a dependable health partner, ensuring that customers have access to the necessary resources for their well-being. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its clients while addressing their long-term health insurance requirements.

charles

Series A in 2022
Charles GmbH develops and offers conversational commerce suite. It provides intuitive UI that integrates messenger API’s with commerce backend, Integrate conversation trigger, Drive customer value via chat, Multi-Chat APIs, shop integration, Automation, and Template Studio. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Everdrop

Series B in 2022
everdrop GmbH manufactures plastic-free packaged cleanser tablets. It offers spray bottles and laundry detergent powder. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Munich, Germany.

i2x

Venture Round in 2022
i2x GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing sales and customer interactions through real-time automated coaching. Founded in 2017, the company provides a conversation analytics platform that records and analyzes calls, offering insights into effective communication strategies. By employing machine learning algorithms and big data, i2x enables sales and service teams to understand the dynamics of customer conversations, including speech patterns and engagement metrics. The platform supports agents with ongoing training and delivers actionable data-driven best practices to improve performance. Additionally, i2x assists managers by decrypting call data, providing deeper insights into customer interactions and employee skills, ultimately leading to increased conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By augmenting human intelligence, i2x enhances the quality of customer interactions and elevates the overall brand experience.

simpleclub

Series A in 2022
simpleclub - the most popular digital learning platform in Germany with over 1 million users per month. Loved by both students and parents, simpleclub makes it easy for students and learners to understand anything related to any subject at school by investing less time and therefore reducing stress. At simpleclub we are all creators. We have built a product that millions of people already use and are falling in love with. Check out our app for Apple and Android. We are on a mission to disrupt the traditional school-based learning system by creating a learning experience personalised to every student. Created in 2015 by back then students, Alexander Giesecke and Nicolai Schork, simpleclub has grown to over 1M users and going. In 2020, simpleclub secured a seed round from HV Capital (formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures) to accelerate growth.

Hadrian

Seed Round in 2022
Hadrian is built by hackers with love. Our hacker-first approach is a new way of looking at security platforms. By constantly probing and analysing the IT infrastructure of a company, we provide continuous, real-time insight into its attack surface and digital risks.

CoachHub

Series C in 2022
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Exporo

Venture Round in 2022
Exporo AG operates an online real estate crowdfunding platform in Germany, connecting private investors with real estate developers seeking capital. Founded in 2014 and based in Hamburg, the company emerged in response to the evolving financing landscape, where stricter banking regulations have limited traditional funding options for real estate projects. Exporo provides investors with a transparent and accessible overview of various real estate investment opportunities, allowing them to invest directly in projects without incurring costs. The platform aims to simplify the investment process for individuals while simultaneously meeting the funding needs of developers. With a growing team of over 120 employees, Exporo continues to enhance its services and facilitate efficient capital flow in the real estate sector.

Electry

Seed Round in 2022
PowerUs is a digital career platform for technical blue-collar workers to empower them in their careers and help them find better jobs.

FINN

Series B in 2022
At finn our mission is to make mobility fun and sustainable: We help everyone who loves driving their own car but refuses the struggle, commitment and intransparent costs associated with car ownership. We achieve this by offering all-inclusive, immediately available, monthly car-subscriptions. Best thing, yet: While you drive we plant trees as every journey is CO2 compensated.

Storyblok

Series B in 2022
The Only Headless CMS with a Visual Editor Managing digital content with a headless CMS can be a difficult task. Without a visual preview, editors are often lost and need instruction even for simple changes. Storyblok has the user experience of a page builder with a modern headless architecture behind. This gives the developer freedom and the editor a self-explaining and intuitive interface.

Klima

Series A in 2022
Klima is a provider of CO2 offsetting services used to reverse the effects of climate change. Its application allows users to calculate their footprint and understand the climate impact of their lifestyle and allows them to support science-backed projects that remove or prevent the same amount of emissions elsewhere that helps users realize their carbon emission goals. Klima was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Warehousing1

Series A in 2022
Warehousing1 is building the number one warehousing and distribution network in Europe. Companies can utilize the innovative platform to find ideal warehousing solutions anywhere, manage them digitally and optimize processes by gaining real-time visibility and data transparency.

Payrails

Seed Round in 2022
Payrails enables high-growth companies to craft their payment experiences and financial services globally. Our ledger-based operating system Payrails OS allows enterprises to build, operate, and scale payment acceptance and embed financial services without the need for a costly and complex in-house infrastructure. We are joined in our mission by top-tier investors Andreessen Horowitz and HV Capital to enable us to solve the growing complexity of payments. Payrail was founded in 2021 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

KoRo

Series B in 2022
KoRo is a fast-growing FoodTech startup - one of the leading brands for healthy, long-lasting and sustainable food.

Certifaction

Seed Round in 2022
Certifaction AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland, develops software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for certifying and verifying documents using blockchain technology. Founded in 2020, the company aims to restore trust in digital information by offering a system that provides instant verification of various documents, including credit reports, academic credentials, medical prescriptions, and financial prospectuses. Utilizing cryptography-based technology, Certifaction enables organizations to efficiently sign and verify millions of documents within their secure environments, significantly reducing the time required for document validation. This innovative approach addresses the growing concern of document manipulation and enhances the reliability of critical information in decision-making processes.

Flip

Series A in 2022
Flip GmbH is a company based in Stuttgart, Germany, that develops a workforce engagement and communication platform designed to enhance employee connectivity. The platform, known as Flip, features a web and mobile application that integrates various tools such as company news, updates, surveys, meetings, chat functionality, and an employee directory. It aims to facilitate both top-down and bottom-up communication within organizations, enabling employers to efficiently reach all employees with minimal effort. Additionally, Flip offers integration with existing HR systems, calendar tools, and data security services. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, supply chain, and healthcare. Founded in 2015, Flip GmbH was previously known as Flip UG.

Legal OS

Seed Round in 2022
Legal OS GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in creating, managing, and analyzing legally compliant and individualized contracts. The company provides a comprehensive library that facilitates collaboration on legal documents, offering tools for self-assembling contracts and automating business processes. Legal OS is designed to serve law firms and legal departments, enabling the efficient production of both simple and complex contracts. Its innovative solutions emphasize speed and compliance, making the process of generating legal documents seamless and user-friendly.

Sastrify

Series A in 2022
Sastrix is a virtual Software-as-a-Service procurement service, helping finance and tech teams to optimize management and cost of SaaS tools in digital-first companies. Our team brings transparency to your existing setup, gets rid of underutilized licenses and negotiates with your suppliers to get the best deals for you. Based on millions in analyzed spend, we typically save thousands of SaaS dollars within 15-20 minutes of your time. Obviously, our mission is to save more money than we cost, creating a win-win situation with our customers.

Delli

Seed Round in 2021
Launching 2021

simpleclub

Seed Round in 2021
simpleclub - the most popular digital learning platform in Germany with over 1 million users per month. Loved by both students and parents, simpleclub makes it easy for students and learners to understand anything related to any subject at school by investing less time and therefore reducing stress. At simpleclub we are all creators. We have built a product that millions of people already use and are falling in love with. Check out our app for Apple and Android. We are on a mission to disrupt the traditional school-based learning system by creating a learning experience personalised to every student. Created in 2015 by back then students, Alexander Giesecke and Nicolai Schork, simpleclub has grown to over 1M users and going. In 2020, simpleclub secured a seed round from HV Capital (formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures) to accelerate growth.

JOKR

Series B in 2021
JOKR is a grocery and delivery platform that provides hyper-local product delivery services. The company offers customers delivery of an assortment of grocery and retail items to their doorstep in less than 15 minutes. It aims to democratize retail by bringing together global suppliers' all-time favorite products and local brands to support the small businesses in every neighborhood while minimizing waste. JOKR currently operates hubs in cities including New York, São Paolo, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Warsaw, and Vienna. It was headquartered in New York, New York in 2021.

Qualifyze

Series A in 2021
Qualifyze (former ChemSquare) was founded out of the Technical University of Darmstadt in September 2017. Today, we are based in Frankfurt am Main, the heart of Germany’s pharmaceutical cluster, where the leading life science companies are based. Our team consists of 16 people with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise in business, engineering, and technology as well as several strategic partners from the pharma, food and cosmetics industry.

Plan A

Series A in 2021
PlanA.Earth GmbH is the first data-driven B2B SaaS platform which helps businesses calculate, monitor and offset their carbon footprint, while creating automatically a sustainability action plan, according to the company's footprint.

Inkitt

Series B in 2021
Inkitt GmbH owns and operates an online community for writers and readers of stories. The company also publishes books based on crowd wisdom. It offers Inkitt, an online platform for authors to share, review, and promote their writings. The company provides its services for various categories, such as horror, fandoms, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, humor, action, adventure, children, drama, poetry, erotica, and more. It also operates an application for readers. Inkitt GmbH was formerly known as Inkitt UG (haftungsbeschränkt). The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Schüttflix

Venture Round in 2021
Schüttflix GmbH provides construction material delivery services through its application. It offers sand, crushed rock, and gravel. It connects suppliers, customers, and truckers via an application. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Gütersloh, Germany.

Archlet

Series A in 2021
Archlet GmbH develops a cloud-based platform that connects current systems and harvests the data needed to support the decision making and negotiation process. It combines market insights with company procurement data allowing businesses to source most efficiently and effectively. Archlet GmbH was founded in 2018 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Dance

Series A in 2021
Dance GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in e-bike subscription services, aiming to transform urban mobility. Founded in 2020, Dance offers a monthly subscription that encompasses the use of electric bikes along with a comprehensive support package. This package includes maintenance, theft replacement insurance, and bike concierge services, all facilitated through a mobile application. The company’s innovative approach integrates advanced hardware and software to enable efficient bike management and rapid repair logistics. By providing a fully assembled e-bike delivered within 24 hours, Dance seeks to make e-bikes a primary mode of transportation, allowing users to navigate cities without the hassles of traffic, delays, or parking challenges.

Dance

Venture Round in 2021
Dance GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in e-bike subscription services, aiming to transform urban mobility. Founded in 2020, Dance offers a monthly subscription that encompasses the use of electric bikes along with a comprehensive support package. This package includes maintenance, theft replacement insurance, and bike concierge services, all facilitated through a mobile application. The company’s innovative approach integrates advanced hardware and software to enable efficient bike management and rapid repair logistics. By providing a fully assembled e-bike delivered within 24 hours, Dance seeks to make e-bikes a primary mode of transportation, allowing users to navigate cities without the hassles of traffic, delays, or parking challenges.

CoachHub

Series B in 2021
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Sastrify

Seed Round in 2021
Sastrix is a virtual Software-as-a-Service procurement service, helping finance and tech teams to optimize management and cost of SaaS tools in digital-first companies. Our team brings transparency to your existing setup, gets rid of underutilized licenses and negotiates with your suppliers to get the best deals for you. Based on millions in analyzed spend, we typically save thousands of SaaS dollars within 15-20 minutes of your time. Obviously, our mission is to save more money than we cost, creating a win-win situation with our customers.

Penta

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

Felmo

Venture Round in 2021
felmo GmbH develops an application software that allows users to book veterinary services at homes and its practices. Through its platform it provides services, including common treatments and examinations, lab/diagnostics, surgical interventions, vaccinations, labeling (implanting a chip), euthanasia and funeral, consultation and advisory services, grooming and maintenance, and travel arrangements. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2021
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Yapily

Series B in 2021
At Yapily, we enable companies around the world to share financial data and access payment infrastructure. We connect businesses to thousands of banks through a secure open API. Taking care of the complexity and management of connections, saving businesses time and money. As the world moves towards an open economy, we exist to power the innovative solutions that will ultimately transform the way we all interact with financial products and services.

JOKR

Series A in 2021
JOKR is a grocery and delivery platform that provides hyper-local product delivery services. The company offers customers delivery of an assortment of grocery and retail items to their doorstep in less than 15 minutes. It aims to democratize retail by bringing together global suppliers' all-time favorite products and local brands to support the small businesses in every neighborhood while minimizing waste. JOKR currently operates hubs in cities including New York, São Paolo, Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Warsaw, and Vienna. It was headquartered in New York, New York in 2021.

Enpal

Venture Round in 2021
At Enpal they are about to become the new green energy supplier of the 21st century. With their product they have revolutionized the solar market and are bringing photovoltaic systems to the roofs of Germany without any initial costs. With an innovative financing model, they are able to provide their customers with individually planned solar solutions for rent.

Linearity

Venture Round in 2021
Linearity GmbH is a Karlsruhe Germany based company behind Vectornator, an advanced vector design app that unlocks the power of vector graphics for everyone. Vectornator transforms your iPad and iPhone into a professional creative tool that enables you to create high quality illustrations anywhere you go. With its powerful tools, deep integrations and intuitive user interface it enables you to create pretty much anything you can imagine.

Urban Sports

Venture Round in 2021
Urban Sports Club is a company that promotes a healthier and more active lifestyle through a flexible sports membership model. Founded in 2012 in Berlin by Moritz Kreppel and Benjamin Roth, it offers access to over 50 types of sports, including gym workouts, swimming, yoga, and team sports, across more than 10,000 partner venues in several European countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium. The club caters to both individual users and corporate clients, emphasizing variety and flexibility in fitness options. After initially bootstrapping for two years, the company secured early-stage financing in 2015 and expanded its market presence by acquiring four competitors within Germany, enhancing its service offerings and network. Urban Sports Club aims to reinvent the leisure and company sports market by providing a comprehensive platform for fitness and wellness activities.

Solaris

Venture Round in 2021
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

Spring

Venture Round in 2021
Spring is the front-end for healthcare by offering end-to-end healthcare solutions to users - from online consultation over e-prescriptions to simple access to effective treatment. Backed by leading healthcare professionals, Spring's aim is to close significant treatment gaps in European societies. Doing so its initial focus lies on men's health where a variety of reasons like social stigmatization and wrongful information policies have led to the majority of men being prevented from accessing effective treatment for many of their medical conditions. In the future Spring will be the first point of contact for anything in healthcare.

Habyt

Series B in 2021
Habyt is a developer and supplier of a comprehensive concept for temporary living. Starting with the renting and fitting of suitable objects over the search for suitable prospective customers up to an all-round care of the tenants.

super.AI

Series A in 2021
super.AI, established in 2017 and based in Bothell, Washington, operates as a data labeling platform that leverages both artificial intelligence and human input to generate, structure, and label diverse types of data. The company employs a unique methodology known as data programming, which utilizes its proprietary AI Compiler to streamline the data labeling process. This approach disassembles complex tasks into smaller, manageable components, allowing for gradual automation. The super.AI compiler facilitates the rapid transformation of computer code across different programming languages, enhancing the efficiency of data ingestion and analysis for machine learning applications. This innovative framework enables developers to build machine learning solutions quickly, affordably, and at scale.

Lingokids

Series C in 2021
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.

Aitme

Venture Round in 2021
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

Isar Aerospace

Venture Round in 2021
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

FlixBus

Series G in 2021
FlixMobility is a young mobility provider, offering new alternatives for convenient, affordable and environmentally-friendly travel via the FlixBus and FlixTrain brands. Thanks to a unique business model and innovative technology, the startup has quickly established Europe’s largest long-distance bus network and launched the first green long-distance trains in 2018 as well as a pilot project for all-electric buses in Germany and France. Since 2013, FlixMobility has changed the way over 100 million people have traveled throughout Europe and created thousands of new jobs in the mobility industry. In 2018, FlixMobility launched FlixBus USA to bring this new travel alternative to the United States. From locations throughout Europe and the United States, the FlixTeam handles technology development, network planning, operations control, marketing & sales, quality management and continuous product expansion. The daily scheduled service and green FlixBus fleet is managed by bus partners from regional SMEs, while FlixTrain operates in cooperation with private train companies. Through these partnerships, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a strong international brand meet the experience and quality of tradition. The unique combination of technology start-up, e-commerce platform and classic transport company has positioned FlixMobility as a leader against major international corporations, permanently changing the European mobility landscape.

Zencargo

Series B in 2021
Zencargo is a digital freight forwarder that offers a comprehensive platform for managing international freight across various modes, including ocean, road, air, and rail. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, the company utilizes automation and machine learning to streamline the end-to-end logistics process, facilitating pre-shipment inspections and providing critical supply chain insights. This enables shippers to book, manage, and track their shipments effectively while making informed decisions that enhance efficiency and reduce lead times. In addition to freight services, Zencargo also offers trucking and cargo insurance, fostering collaboration between shippers and logistics providers to optimize supply chain operations.

Enpal

Venture Round in 2021
At Enpal they are about to become the new green energy supplier of the 21st century. With their product they have revolutionized the solar market and are bringing photovoltaic systems to the roofs of Germany without any initial costs. With an innovative financing model, they are able to provide their customers with individually planned solar solutions for rent.

BUX

Series C in 2021
BUX is a financial technology company based in Amsterdam that simplifies access to the financial markets through its mobile platforms. Founded in 2014, BUX allows users to engage in commission-free stock investing and contract for difference (CFD) trading, making it affordable for a wide range of individuals, from seasoned investors to newcomers. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly experience, enabling clients to buy shares without incurring traditional fees. BUX aims to democratize investing by offering a seamless and straightforward approach to trading.

jobvalley

Venture Round in 2021
Studitemps specialized in placing qualified students as temp workers, when necessary even on very short notice. Thereby they recruit from their database, which includes 300,000 registered students in Germany. Given their belief “Studenten können alles!” the students work in the office but also in the warehouse, in customer service and many more. Students are flexible and educated. Hence there is proof that their placement is faster and that they are more productive when compared to other employees.

charles

Seed Round in 2021
Charles GmbH develops and offers conversational commerce suite. It provides intuitive UI that integrates messenger API’s with commerce backend, Integrate conversation trigger, Drive customer value via chat, Multi-Chat APIs, shop integration, Automation, and Template Studio. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

PlusDental

Venture Round in 2021
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

Sdui

Series A in 2021
Sdui GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Koblenz, Germany, offers a digital platform designed to enhance communication within educational institutions. The platform simplifies interactions between teachers, parents, and students by providing features such as messaging, class schedules, parent letters, and room bookings. By digitizing essential processes, Sdui aims to reduce administrative burdens and improve organizational efficiency in schools. Over a short period, the company has gained traction in the educational market, reaching hundreds of institutions and establishing a strong reputation for its user-friendly solutions.

Penta

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

Hyperganic

Venture Round in 2021
New manufacturing technologies based on 3D printing & biological processes are fundamentally changing how we design & produce objects.

Electry

Seed Round in 2021
PowerUs is a digital career platform for technical blue-collar workers to empower them in their careers and help them find better jobs.

Everdrop

Seed Round in 2021
everdrop GmbH manufactures plastic-free packaged cleanser tablets. It offers spray bottles and laundry detergent powder. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Exporo

Venture Round in 2021
Exporo AG operates an online real estate crowdfunding platform in Germany, connecting private investors with real estate developers seeking capital. Founded in 2014 and based in Hamburg, the company emerged in response to the evolving financing landscape, where stricter banking regulations have limited traditional funding options for real estate projects. Exporo provides investors with a transparent and accessible overview of various real estate investment opportunities, allowing them to invest directly in projects without incurring costs. The platform aims to simplify the investment process for individuals while simultaneously meeting the funding needs of developers. With a growing team of over 120 employees, Exporo continues to enhance its services and facilitate efficient capital flow in the real estate sector.

Felmo

Series A in 2021
felmo GmbH develops an application software that allows users to book veterinary services at homes and its practices. Through its platform it provides services, including common treatments and examinations, lab/diagnostics, surgical interventions, vaccinations, labeling (implanting a chip), euthanasia and funeral, consultation and advisory services, grooming and maintenance, and travel arrangements. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

sennder

Series D in 2021
sennder GmbH offers transport and forwarding services through a web based platform. The company provides courier, express, parcel, and cargo forwarding services for short and long haul routes. It provides instant pricing, live tracking, and API integration. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

CoachHub

Series B in 2020
CoachHub operates a digital coaching platform that provides personalized coaching services through bi-weekly video sessions with certified business coaches. Founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, consumer goods, energy, fashion, financial services, and more. The platform is designed to be accessible via web and smartphone applications, enabling live coaching interactions that aim to enhance leadership skills, improve team performance, and support professional growth for employees at all career levels. CoachHub's vision emphasizes the importance of individualized coaching, striving to have a personal coach for every employee to guide them in achieving measurable progress in their professional endeavors.

Global Savings Group

Venture Round in 2020
Global Savings Group GmbH is a prominent shopping rewards company based in Munich, Germany, that specializes in providing savings opportunities across various sectors, including fashion, electronics, health, and beauty. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse portfolio of consumer engagement platforms and savings brands, enabling users to access exclusive deals, product information, and reviews from their preferred retailers. With a team of over 500 professionals operating in more than 20 markets, Global Savings Group facilitates over 2 million transactions each month, helping approximately 350 million shoppers make informed purchasing decisions. Through strategic partnerships with leading news publishers and a robust technology infrastructure, the company enhances customer loyalty and engagement for major advertising brands, promoting smarter shopping practices.

Isar Aerospace

Series B in 2020
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company that aims to lower the entry barriers to space. It develops launch vehicles dedicated to deploying and resupplying satellite constellations and to ensure low-cost space access for small satellites. Based on rocket engineering research, environmentally friendly propellants, and advanced manufacturing, the company delivers small and medium payloads to orbit. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

FINN

Series A in 2020
At finn our mission is to make mobility fun and sustainable: We help everyone who loves driving their own car but refuses the struggle, commitment and intransparent costs associated with car ownership. We achieve this by offering all-inclusive, immediately available, monthly car-subscriptions. Best thing, yet: While you drive we plant trees as every journey is CO2 compensated.

Ultimate

Series A in 2020
ultimate.ai is a virtual customer service agent builder bringing multilingual customer service automation to businesses. The company's s proprietary deep learning technology enables customer service automation in all languages. Automate first-line customer contact across chat, email, and social, increase agent productivity by over 30% for complex cases, and continuously learns to improve the quality of automated and assisted support.

VAHA

Seed Round in 2020
At VAHA they are passionate about motivating people to reach their full potential and believe that everyone can live a full and energetic life through the experience of FLOW. Flow is the "sweet spot" where the challenge fits your personal skills perfectly. This is exactly the point at which optimal progress and absolute motivation are achieved.

Verbit

Series C in 2020
Verbit is a company that specializes in providing transcription and captioning solutions by integrating human and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a presence in New York, Verbit offers a platform that automatically transcribes recorded speech and includes features such as an interactive editor, billing and analytics, administration tools, and 24/7 support. Its services cater to various sectors, including education, media, legal, and financial services. The company aims to make verbal data accessible through advanced AI technologies and machine learning, focusing on enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of video transcription and captioning.

Tourlane

Series C in 2020
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. The company specializes in connecting travelers with travel specialists worldwide, enabling individuals and groups to plan and book personalized multi-day tours affordably. Tourlane's platform offers features such as real-time pricing, availability, instant trip visualization, and customizable trip adjustments, enhancing the user experience. Catering to over 30 countries, Tourlane combines the expertise of traditional travel agencies with modern technology to simplify the booking process for unique adventures and authentic travel experiences. By matching travelers with pre-selected specialists, Tourlane aims to make the planning of individual and adventure trips efficient and accessible.

The Naked Market

Seed Round in 2020
Producer of health-oriented foods and beverages intended to create snack products for millennials. The company offers non-genetically modified and keto-friendly brands and products across puffs, ready-to-eat acai smoothie bowls, and chicken chips among others, enabling customers to procure products that they enjoy and focus on causes related to the environment, global development, and mental health.

Dance

Series A in 2020
Dance GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in e-bike subscription services, aiming to transform urban mobility. Founded in 2020, Dance offers a monthly subscription that encompasses the use of electric bikes along with a comprehensive support package. This package includes maintenance, theft replacement insurance, and bike concierge services, all facilitated through a mobile application. The company’s innovative approach integrates advanced hardware and software to enable efficient bike management and rapid repair logistics. By providing a fully assembled e-bike delivered within 24 hours, Dance seeks to make e-bikes a primary mode of transportation, allowing users to navigate cities without the hassles of traffic, delays, or parking challenges.

Limehome

Series A in 2020
Limehome GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Munich, Germany, operates a unique hospitality business that combines the standards of a hotel with the comfort of furnished apartments. The company caters to both vacationers and business travelers by offering flexible accommodation options for short and long stays. Guests can book stylish, spacious suites featuring Scandinavian design, which provide a more affordable alternative to traditional three- and four-star hotels. Limehome employs a digital entry system that allows guests to check in at their convenience, receiving personal access codes via SMS and email on their arrival day. The company automates various hotel processes, including pricing, booking, and customer service, ensuring a streamlined experience for its guests. This innovative approach positions Limehome as a modern competitor in the hospitality sector.

Lingokids

Series B in 2020
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.

heartbeat medical

Series A in 2020
Heartbeat Medical develops a healthcare platform focused on tracking patient-reported outcomes. The platform serves as a comprehensive patient management tool suitable for healthcare facilities of all sizes. By emphasizing the importance of quality of life data, Heartbeat Medical enables healthcare providers to gain valuable insights through intelligent evaluations of diagnostics and treatment methods. This approach allows physicians and therapists to enhance their understanding of patient experiences and improve treatment strategies based on real-world evidence.

simpleclub

Seed Round in 2020
simpleclub - the most popular digital learning platform in Germany with over 1 million users per month. Loved by both students and parents, simpleclub makes it easy for students and learners to understand anything related to any subject at school by investing less time and therefore reducing stress. At simpleclub we are all creators. We have built a product that millions of people already use and are falling in love with. Check out our app for Apple and Android. We are on a mission to disrupt the traditional school-based learning system by creating a learning experience personalised to every student. Created in 2015 by back then students, Alexander Giesecke and Nicolai Schork, simpleclub has grown to over 1M users and going. In 2020, simpleclub secured a seed round from HV Capital (formerly HV Holtzbrinck Ventures) to accelerate growth.

Everdrop

Seed Round in 2020
everdrop GmbH manufactures plastic-free packaged cleanser tablets. It offers spray bottles and laundry detergent powder. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Munich, Germany.

IMMO

Series A in 2020
IMMO Investment Technologies UK Limited operates an online real estate investment platform that focuses on sourcing, appraising, and acquiring residential properties for institutional investors. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate the property selling process for consumers while providing investors with substantial real estate exposure. IMMO specializes in acquiring centrally located properties, which are then renovated and furnished to create modern living spaces. These improved properties are designed to offer tenants a long-term, service-oriented living experience. Through its platform, IMMO positions itself as a lifelong housing partner, bridging the gap between homeowners and institutional investors.

Klima

Seed Round in 2020
Klima is a provider of CO2 offsetting services used to reverse the effects of climate change. Its application allows users to calculate their footprint and understand the climate impact of their lifestyle and allows them to support science-backed projects that remove or prevent the same amount of emissions elsewhere that helps users realize their carbon emission goals. Klima was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Schüttflix

Venture Round in 2020
Schüttflix GmbH provides construction material delivery services through its application. It offers sand, crushed rock, and gravel. It connects suppliers, customers, and truckers via an application. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Gütersloh, Germany.

Dialogue

Series B in 2020
Dialogue Technologies Inc. operates a comprehensive care platform that focuses on employee wellness and health solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company serves Canadian employers by providing a variety of services designed to enhance team engagement and health. Its platform facilitates virtual access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, enabling employees to consult with nurses and doctors, navigate care options, receive medication deliveries, and obtain referrals to specialists. Dialogue aims to improve overall wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care, supporting proactive management of both physical and mental health, and ultimately fostering a healthier workforce.

Felmo

Seed Round in 2020
felmo GmbH develops an application software that allows users to book veterinary services at homes and its practices. Through its platform it provides services, including common treatments and examinations, lab/diagnostics, surgical interventions, vaccinations, labeling (implanting a chip), euthanasia and funeral, consultation and advisory services, grooming and maintenance, and travel arrangements. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Scalable Capital

Series D in 2020
Scalable Capital Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, is a digital investment service that specializes in portfolio management. The company utilizes proprietary software to create dynamically optimized investment portfolios, emphasizing risk management. By leveraging advanced technology, Scalable Capital aims to provide high-quality investment services that were traditionally accessible only to large institutional investors, making them available to individual investors at a lower cost. The firm has expanded its presence to London and has received funding from notable venture capital firms and angel investors.

Alasco

Series A in 2020
Alasco supports project controllers and developers through automated workflows and the availability of financial data placed in a central information source. This increases the productivity of the participants. This method also decreases the probability of errors, assures comprehensive transparency, and faster decision-making.

Solaris

Series C in 2020
solarisBank AG develops a banking platform. Its platform enables startups, fintechs, and established digital companies to create custom solutions for their unique financial needs. The company also provides various compliant payment services, including e-money issuing and escrow solutions; support services for account creation and maintenance, and transaction services, as well as deposit and credit business. solarisBank AG is based in Berlin, Germany.

PlusDental

Series C in 2020
PlusDental, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital orthodontics, focusing on cosmetic cases of malocclusion through the use of clear aligners. The company aims to revolutionize aesthetic orthodontics in Europe by leveraging innovative technology to provide treatments that are convenient and affordable. PlusDental operates in a rapidly expanding market for clear aligners, seeking to enhance accessibility for customers who can benefit from this effective and versatile treatment method. With a team composed of both business professionals and dental experts, PlusDental is committed to improving the orthodontic treatment experience.

homefully

Series A in 2020
homefully GmbH provides co-living spaces for rentals and paying guest accommodation. The company offers fully furnished bedroom, cleaning services, concierge service and personal check-in services, and kitchen. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany with additional locations in Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Zurich, and Hamburg, Germany.

Zeitgold

Series B in 2020
Zeitgold GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, develops an application designed to assist small businesses, including cafes, restaurants, small retailers, and craft enterprises with 3 to 20 employees, in managing their financial administration tasks. The app integrates human expertise with artificial intelligence to streamline preparatory accounting and various administrative functions. Its features include a digital cash journal, automated bookkeeping tools, a document archive, and payment solutions for managing invoices and payroll. Zeitgold also offers a service where it provides a box for businesses to store accounting paperwork, which is subsequently collected, scanned, and archived. This end-to-end solution simplifies the financial processes of small business owners, enabling them to focus on their core operations while maintaining compliance and organization in their bookkeeping.