Y42 is a no-code business intelligence platform that provides a fully managed Modern DataOps Cloud, designed to assist companies in creating production-ready data pipelines using Google BigQuery or Snowflake. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Y42 enables users to seamlessly integrate, transform, orchestrate, and visualize their data from various sources without requiring coding skills. The platform incorporates best-of-breed open-source data tools, ensuring comprehensive data governance and fostering collaboration among data teams. By enhancing accessibility to data, Y42 empowers organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions efficiently.
Commercetools
Series C in 2021
Commercetools GmbH is a Munich-based company that provides a cloud-native platform for Commerce-as-a-Service, enabling retailers to create custom digital commerce experiences. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including cart and order management, marketing tools, internationalization, and integration services. Its platform is designed to be tech-agnostic and component-based, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviors and emerging market trends. Commercetools serves a diverse array of industries such as fashion, beauty, and food and beverage, supporting various sales channels including mobile devices, point of sale systems, and wearables. Recognized as a leader in enterprise commerce technology, commercetools is known for its scalability and flexibility, which empower brands to innovate and capitalize on new opportunities while minimizing operational risks. The company has a global presence, with offices in Berlin, Jena, Amsterdam, London, and Durham, North Carolina, and it serves notable clients like Audi, Danone, and Sephora.
SmartRecruiters
Series E in 2021
SmartRecruiters, Inc. is a recruitment software company that offers a comprehensive talent acquisition platform designed to assist businesses in finding, engaging, and hiring candidates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including applicant tracking, candidate sourcing, recruitment marketing, collaborative hiring, and candidate assessment. Its platform is built on a modern cloud infrastructure and features an open marketplace for third-party recruitment services, allowing clients to optimize their hiring processes. SmartRecruiters also offers support in implementation, training, and optimization, ensuring users can effectively utilize its tools. The company has expanded its presence internationally with additional offices in Kraków, Berlin, London, and Paris.
Commercetools
Funding Round in 2021
Commercetools GmbH is a Munich-based company that provides a cloud-native platform for Commerce-as-a-Service, enabling retailers to create custom digital commerce experiences. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including cart and order management, marketing tools, internationalization, and integration services. Its platform is designed to be tech-agnostic and component-based, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviors and emerging market trends. Commercetools serves a diverse array of industries such as fashion, beauty, and food and beverage, supporting various sales channels including mobile devices, point of sale systems, and wearables. Recognized as a leader in enterprise commerce technology, commercetools is known for its scalability and flexibility, which empower brands to innovate and capitalize on new opportunities while minimizing operational risks. The company has a global presence, with offices in Berlin, Jena, Amsterdam, London, and Durham, North Carolina, and it serves notable clients like Audi, Danone, and Sephora.
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.
Hundred
Seed Round in 2019
Hundred is a Berlin-based tech company operating in the online nutrition sector, focusing on personalized health solutions. The company offers tailored daily packs of vitamins and supplements designed to help individuals achieve their health goals by addressing their unique lifestyle habits. Hundred emphasizes 100% personalization and full transparency in its offerings, which include personalized health consultations centered on four pillars of wellness, quarterly health assessments to refine individual plans, and ongoing chat support from nutritionists. Through its holistic approach, Hundred aims to simplify the complexities of nutrition and provide users with convenient, customized nutrient mixes delivered in easy-to-carry pouches.
Commercetools
Venture Round in 2019
Commercetools GmbH is a Munich-based company that provides a cloud-native platform for Commerce-as-a-Service, enabling retailers to create custom digital commerce experiences. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including cart and order management, marketing tools, internationalization, and integration services. Its platform is designed to be tech-agnostic and component-based, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviors and emerging market trends. Commercetools serves a diverse array of industries such as fashion, beauty, and food and beverage, supporting various sales channels including mobile devices, point of sale systems, and wearables. Recognized as a leader in enterprise commerce technology, commercetools is known for its scalability and flexibility, which empower brands to innovate and capitalize on new opportunities while minimizing operational risks. The company has a global presence, with offices in Berlin, Jena, Amsterdam, London, and Durham, North Carolina, and it serves notable clients like Audi, Danone, and Sephora.
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.
SmartRecruiters
Series D in 2019
SmartRecruiters, Inc. is a recruitment software company that offers a comprehensive talent acquisition platform designed to assist businesses in finding, engaging, and hiring candidates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including applicant tracking, candidate sourcing, recruitment marketing, collaborative hiring, and candidate assessment. Its platform is built on a modern cloud infrastructure and features an open marketplace for third-party recruitment services, allowing clients to optimize their hiring processes. SmartRecruiters also offers support in implementation, training, and optimization, ensuring users can effectively utilize its tools. The company has expanded its presence internationally with additional offices in Kraków, Berlin, London, and Paris.
N26 is a German fintech company established in 2013 by Maximilian Tayenthal and Valentin Stalf. It operates through its subsidiary NUMBER26 GmbH, offering mobile banking solutions to customers across the European Union. The company provides international money transfers, investments, overdraft facilities, cash withdrawals, and deposits at stores. N26's digital platform enables users to manage their current accounts, fixed accounts, and other banking services via a user-friendly smartphone application.
HomeToGo
Venture Round in 2018
HomeToGo, established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates as a global vacation rental search engine. It offers users a comprehensive platform to find, compare, and book accommodations worldwide, catering to diverse travel needs such as family vacations, day trips, or romantic getaways. The company partners with major providers like Airbnb, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor, aggregating millions of offers from various types of properties, including apartments, cabins, hotels, and unique listings. HomeToGo employs over 350 people and serves customers through 23 local apps and websites across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific.
Blinkist is a digital platform that condenses key insights from over 2,500 bestselling nonfiction books into concise 15-minute reads or listens, catering to users who seek to acquire knowledge quickly and efficiently. The app provides fact-checked summaries in both text and audio formats, allowing users to engage with content from prominent authors and podcasts at their convenience. Recognized for its innovative approach, Blinkist has received accolades such as the World Summit Award in the Learning & Education category and a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. The company, based in Berlin-Neukölln, fosters a unique workplace culture that emphasizes self-empowerment, direct communication, and mutual support, offering competitive salaries, personalized perks, and professional development opportunities.
HomeToGo, established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates as a global vacation rental search engine. It offers users a comprehensive platform to find, compare, and book accommodations worldwide, catering to diverse travel needs such as family vacations, day trips, or romantic getaways. The company partners with major providers like Airbnb, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor, aggregating millions of offers from various types of properties, including apartments, cabins, hotels, and unique listings. HomeToGo employs over 350 people and serves customers through 23 local apps and websites across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific.
Blinkist is a digital platform that condenses key insights from over 2,500 bestselling nonfiction books into concise 15-minute reads or listens, catering to users who seek to acquire knowledge quickly and efficiently. The app provides fact-checked summaries in both text and audio formats, allowing users to engage with content from prominent authors and podcasts at their convenience. Recognized for its innovative approach, Blinkist has received accolades such as the World Summit Award in the Learning & Education category and a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. The company, based in Berlin-Neukölln, fosters a unique workplace culture that emphasizes self-empowerment, direct communication, and mutual support, offering competitive salaries, personalized perks, and professional development opportunities.
SmartRecruiters
Series C in 2016
SmartRecruiters, Inc. is a recruitment software company that offers a comprehensive talent acquisition platform designed to assist businesses in finding, engaging, and hiring candidates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a range of services including applicant tracking, candidate sourcing, recruitment marketing, collaborative hiring, and candidate assessment. Its platform is built on a modern cloud infrastructure and features an open marketplace for third-party recruitment services, allowing clients to optimize their hiring processes. SmartRecruiters also offers support in implementation, training, and optimization, ensuring users can effectively utilize its tools. The company has expanded its presence internationally with additional offices in Kraków, Berlin, London, and Paris.
HomeToGo, established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operates as a global vacation rental search engine. It offers users a comprehensive platform to find, compare, and book accommodations worldwide, catering to diverse travel needs such as family vacations, day trips, or romantic getaways. The company partners with major providers like Airbnb, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor, aggregating millions of offers from various types of properties, including apartments, cabins, hotels, and unique listings. HomeToGo employs over 350 people and serves customers through 23 local apps and websites across Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific.
DaWanda
Venture Round in 2015
DaWanda GmbH operates an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in unique and handmade items. Founded in December 2006, the platform connects professional artisans, artists, and designers with consumers seeking distinctive products. Its extensive portfolio includes clothing, footwear, accessories, furniture, toys, homeware, and decorative materials. Users can easily navigate the site by filtering searches based on various criteria, including product category, price, and occasion. DaWanda also offers a section for gift ideas tailored to specific recipients and interests, enhancing the shopping experience. In addition to its retail offerings, the platform features DIY tutorials, further engaging its community. DaWanda serves as a vibrant hub for creativity and craftsmanship, promoting both individual sellers and unique products.
Shutterstock
Venture Round in 2007
Shutterstock is a global provider of licensed digital content, including photographs, vectors, illustrations, videos, and music, catering to businesses, marketing agencies, and media organizations worldwide. With its headquarters in New York City and additional offices in major cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, and London, Shutterstock collaborates with a community of over 60,000 contributors to continuously expand its extensive library, which features more than 40 million images and 2 million video clips. The company serves customers in over 150 countries, primarily generating revenue from its content offerings. In addition to its core services, Shutterstock owns several subsidiary brands, including Bigstock, Offset, Skillfeed, and WebDAM, which enhance its portfolio by providing value-oriented stock media, high-end image collections, online learning resources, and digital asset management solutions for businesses.