i5invest

i5invest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2007. The company specializes in supporting corporate development and cross-border mergers and acquisitions for innovative technology firms. By leveraging its extensive industry expertise and a robust network, i5invest connects founders with the technology ecosystem to facilitate the growth of their companies. The firm has successfully executed over 250 transactions, partnering with numerous leading global technology companies. In addition to its investment activities, i5invest provides start-up mentoring, seed financing, and advisory services, focusing on high-potential European tech companies in their growth phases through its business accelerator, i5growth.

Daniel Harari

Partner

Thomas Hillebrand

Partner

Johannes Hoffmann

Partner

Justus Lumpe

Partner

Artem Malgin

Associate, Corporate Development

Alessandro Michelotti

Director, Corporate Development

Henry James Morley

Partner

Johannes Raidl

Partner and COO

Giovanni Soleti

Partner, US

Franz-Dieter Suttorp

Partner, Corporate Development and M&A

Luis Aguado Sánchez

Partner

19 past transactions

123-Transporter

Seed Round in 2024
123-Transporter offers a station-based van-sharing marketplace with 300+ locations in Europe, providing affordable access to 650+ transporters with straightforward pricing based on kilometers driven. Customers can also choose from a variety of rental packages, including hourly and daily options. Their fully digital platform has ensured a seamless booking experience for 100,000+ satisfied customers with features like remote vehicle access, GPS tracking, and automated damage handling. 123-Transporter is committed to making transportation more sustainable, efficient, and accessible. Their mission is to modernize the rental industry with flexible, transparent solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals and businesses alike.

Bambus.io

Seed Round in 2023
Bambus.io operates a real estate asset management platform designed to provide a balanced investment strategy for real estate owners. The platform enables users to diversify their assets without the need to sell their properties, facilitating access to financial advice and related financial products. This approach allows clients to unlock liquidity from their property assets while continuing to reside in their homes, thereby earning income from their real estate investments.

enspired

Series A in 2021
Enspired is a digital energy trading service provider that facilitates the integration of flexible assets into power spot markets. It employs AI-based algorithms to automate trades, maximizing clients' asset value while supporting grid stability. The company serves leading utilities and renewable/battery operators across Europe.

blackshark.ai

Series A in 2021
Blackshark.ai is a company that specializes in creating a 3D digital twin of Earth by utilizing satellite imagery to extract and reconstruct features in photorealistic detail. Its advanced artificial intelligence platform enables global feature detection with remarkable precision and speed, supporting a range of applications such as geospatial intelligence, autonomous navigation, and urban planning. The patented technology allows for the efficient storage and real-time rendering of vast amounts of data, facilitating powerful visualization and simulation capabilities. With a focus on providing insights into mapping and earth observation, Blackshark.ai serves a diverse clientele worldwide, operating from its offices in Silicon Valley and Graz, Austria, and employing a team of over 100 professionals.

TriLite

Venture Round in 2020
TriLite Technologies GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in manufacturing and selling ultra-small RGB laser beam scanners. These innovative products are designed for use in Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) head-mounted devices, head-up displays, pico projectors, and smart home applications. TriLite's solutions leverage advanced machine learning algorithms and proprietary software, enabling the creation of compact, high-quality projection displays. The company's software-first approach ensures optimal image quality and user experience for its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers.

Bimspot

Funding Round in 2019
Bimspot is a software developer specializing in building information modeling (BIM) solutions that facilitate real-time collaboration among project stakeholders across the globe. The company's platform enables users to work on a unified BIM, regardless of the software they prefer, thereby enhancing communication, compliance, and task execution. By promoting lifecycle-oriented collaboration, Bimspot improves the quality and transparency of the planning, building, and real estate processes. Its centralized issue management model helps professionals in the construction industry increase efficiency, reduce costs, and continuously enhance quality in their projects, ultimately creating added value for all participants involved.

WeAreDevelopers

Venture Round in 2019
WeAreDevelopers GmbH is a company that connects technology developers with technology companies on a global scale. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, it operates Europe’s leading career platform. This platform offers developers tailored job opportunities, valuable tech content, and access to significant events. The annual WeAreDevelopers World Congress, which attracts over 10,000 attendees, is considered a flagship event in the tech community, featuring prominent figures from the industry. In addition to talent acquisition solutions, WeAreDevelopers organizes conferences that focus on various aspects of software development, including design and programming. The company also publishes electronic magazines dedicated to technology and development, further engaging the developer community.

WeAreDevelopers

Seed Round in 2018
WeAreDevelopers GmbH is a company that connects technology developers with technology companies on a global scale. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, it operates Europe’s leading career platform. This platform offers developers tailored job opportunities, valuable tech content, and access to significant events. The annual WeAreDevelopers World Congress, which attracts over 10,000 attendees, is considered a flagship event in the tech community, featuring prominent figures from the industry. In addition to talent acquisition solutions, WeAreDevelopers organizes conferences that focus on various aspects of software development, including design and programming. The company also publishes electronic magazines dedicated to technology and development, further engaging the developer community.

TourRadar

Angel Round in 2013
TourRadar GmbH, established in 2010 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, operates an online marketplace specializing in multi-day group tours. It connects travelers worldwide with over 2,500 operators, offering more than 50,000 adventures across 160 countries. The platform enables users to filter, compare, and book tours, read reviews, and engage with a community of guides and fellow travelers. TourRadar also provides 24/7 customer service, flexible booking conditions, extensive insurance options, and a best price guarantee. Committed to sustainability, the company allows travelers to view and offset their adventure's carbon impact and works with local operators to protect communities.

Wikifolio

Seed Round in 2013
Wikifolio is a FinTech company that operates a social trading platform aimed at democratizing financial investments. The platform allows traders to convert their portfolios into financial products known as "wikifolios," which are listed on Europe's leading exchange for structured products. It provides access to a diverse investment universe, including over 100,000 stocks, funds, and various structured products. Investors can easily invest in selected trading strategies by purchasing wikifolio certificates through their chosen brokerage accounts. The platform offers real-time visibility of trades and key performance metrics, along with commentary from traders, promoting transparency and informed decision-making. Wikifolio is committed to establishing new standards in the investment industry with a fair fee structure.

KochAbo

Seed Round in 2012
KochAbo is an innovative food delivery service that offers a convenient solution for home cooking. It provides customers with a weekly KochAbo-Box, which contains carefully selected recipes along with all the necessary ingredients to prepare meals at home. Orders can be placed online through their website. This service aims to promote healthy and balanced nutrition while alleviating the burdens of meal planning and grocery shopping. By delivering everything needed for cooking directly to customers' homes, KochAbo simplifies the process of enjoying homemade meals.

KochAbo

Seed Round in 2012
KochAbo is an innovative food delivery service that offers a convenient solution for home cooking. It provides customers with a weekly KochAbo-Box, which contains carefully selected recipes along with all the necessary ingredients to prepare meals at home. Orders can be placed online through their website. This service aims to promote healthy and balanced nutrition while alleviating the burdens of meal planning and grocery shopping. By delivering everything needed for cooking directly to customers' homes, KochAbo simplifies the process of enjoying homemade meals.

Wikifolio

Seed Round in 2012
Wikifolio is a FinTech company that operates a social trading platform aimed at democratizing financial investments. The platform allows traders to convert their portfolios into financial products known as "wikifolios," which are listed on Europe's leading exchange for structured products. It provides access to a diverse investment universe, including over 100,000 stocks, funds, and various structured products. Investors can easily invest in selected trading strategies by purchasing wikifolio certificates through their chosen brokerage accounts. The platform offers real-time visibility of trades and key performance metrics, along with commentary from traders, promoting transparency and informed decision-making. Wikifolio is committed to establishing new standards in the investment industry with a fair fee structure.

Runtastic

Seed Round in 2011
Runtastic GmbH is a mobile fitness company based in Linz, Austria, that specializes in health and fitness tracking products. Founded in 2009, Runtastic initially gained recognition for its flagship running and fitness app, which integrates traditional fitness with mobile applications and social networking. The company offers a diverse portfolio, including hardware products such as activity trackers, heart rate monitors, and GPS watches, as well as a range of mobile apps designed to help users track their activities, monitor progress, and achieve fitness goals. Runtastic also provides an online shop featuring fitness-related hardware, accessories, and music. With a mission to promote a more active and healthier lifestyle, Runtastic aims to engage users in a fitness ecosystem that motivates them to pursue their health objectives. In 2015, Runtastic became a subsidiary of adidas International B.V., further enhancing its reach and capabilities in the health and fitness market.

Wikitude

Seed Round in 2010
Wikitude GmbH is a prominent provider of augmented reality (AR) technology, specializing in solutions for smartphones, tablets, and digital eyewear. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Salzburg, Austria, with additional offices in Korneuburg and San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including the Wikitude SDK, which empowers developers to create AR applications, and cloud-based image recognition solutions. The Wikitude Studio Editor allows users to design AR experiences for various media, such as magazines and billboards, incorporating 3D models and videos. With around 100,000 registered developer accounts, Wikitude serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, brands, agencies, and Fortune 100 companies across multiple sectors, establishing itself as a leading independent AR platform. The company's technology enables real-time data overlay on images captured by device cameras, facilitating innovative AR projects for a wide range of applications.

Adaffix

Angel Round in 2009
Adaffix GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Vienna, Austria, develops mobile applications that enhance the phone call experience by integrating relevant social and local content in real time. The company's primary service, YELLIX, provides a non-intrusive way to display caller information, including names and contextual content, during calls. This service aims to modernize telephony by making the identification of callers more intuitive and informative. Additionally, Adaffix offers NameThatNumber, a B2B solution for mobile network operators that improves traditional missed call notifications by incorporating the caller's name. As a subsidiary of Calldorado ApS, Adaffix has received several accolades, including the Global Mobile Award and the Mobile Premier Award, recognizing its innovative contributions to the telecommunications industry.

Tupalo

Pre Seed Round in 2008
Tupalo is a social yellow pages community based in Vienna, Austria, that focuses on local business discovery and interaction. It features an international database organized by city, allowing users to navigate content through categories, tags, and keywords. Registered users can connect with friends and businesses in a social networking environment, create custom mini-city guides, and edit local business listings collaboratively, similar to a wiki. Additionally, Tupalo fosters engagement through city- and topic-focused discussion groups. The platform is profitable and attracts approximately 3.5 million visitors each month across five European markets, with operational offices in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Warsaw. Founded by former developers from Rockstar Games, Tupalo aims to enhance the local search experience by combining business information with social networking elements.

yelster digital gmbh

Seed Round in 2008
123people is a real-time people search platform that offers reputation management services. It enables users to maintain and protect their reputation on the internet and social media. It offers Webcleaner, which assists users in securely deleting content from foreign websites; and Social Network Monitor, a tool for protecting one’s own Facebook profile and online reputation. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Vienna, Austria. It was acquired by PagesJaunes Group in 2010.

Tripwolf

Seed Round in 2007
Tripwolf is an online travel guide company based in Vienna, founded in 2008 by Sebastian Heinzel and currently led by Wilfried Schaffner. The company offers a mobile app that combines traditional travel information from well-known sources with real-time travel tips from a global community of travelers. With over 5 million downloads, the tripwolf app is recognized as one of the most successful travel guides available. Users can access more than 500 destination guides for in-app download, along with extensive information on sights, restaurants, and hotels to create personalized travel itineraries. The platform supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French. Tripwolf GmbH is backed by the MairDuMont Group, a leader in tourist information in Europe, and operates with a dedicated international team of 15 members.
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