IONIQ

IONIQ Group is an entrepreneurial investment firm based in Berlin, established in 2011 by Jan Beckers, Hendrik Krawinkel, and Tim Koschella. The firm focuses on building platforms of synergistic companies across various emerging digital markets. Initially starting in the data and advertising sector, IONIQ has successfully launched over 20 companies, including notable ventures like Zeotap and finleap, which is now a leading fintech platform in Europe. In 2017, IONIQ expanded into the healthcare sector with its digital health platform, Heartbeat Labs. Employing more than 1,200 professionals across over 10 global locations, many of IONIQ's companies have achieved profitability within three years of launch, establishing themselves as leaders in their respective fields.

Andreas Jägle

Vice President, Operations

13 past transactions

CureSkin

Series A in 2022
CureSkin is a Bengaluru-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in AI-powered mobile applications for dermatological care. The application utilizes computer vision technology to analyze user-submitted photos, identifying various skin issues such as acne, dark spots, scars, and pigmentation. Based on this analysis, CureSkin recommends suitable products, personalized treatment plans, and connects users with dermatologists for follow-ups. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company aims to provide accessible and tailored skin care solutions, allowing individuals to effectively manage their skin health without the need for in-person consultations with trained professionals.

Zeotap

Series C in 2020
Zeotap GmbH is a customer intelligence platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in New York, Bengaluru, Madrid, and Milan. The company helps brands understand their customers and predict behaviors through its suite of data solutions, which includes the Zeotap Customer Data Platform (CDP), Zeotap Data, and Zeotap ID+. The Zeotap CDP allows brands to integrate, unify, segment, and orchestrate customer data securely and effectively. Zeotap Data enables targeted marketing at scale with access to a wide range of Champion Segments across various platforms. The Zeotap ID+ initiative provides a universal marketing ID to facilitate addressability in a future without cookies. Committed to privacy, Zeotap's platform adheres to stringent data security and privacy standards, empowering brands to leverage first-party data for enhanced customer engagement and loyalty.

PAIR Finance

Series A in 2017
PAIR Finance GmbH is a Berlin-based fintech company founded in 2016 that specializes in AI-based debt collection services. It aims to revolutionize the debt collection industry by providing sustainable, digital, and customer-centric solutions for receivables management. The company employs artificial intelligence, behavioral analytics, and data science to enhance the efficiency of its operations, thereby benefiting both business clients and consumers. PAIR Finance serves a diverse array of sectors, including telecommunications, banking, e-commerce, and utilities, and has successfully partnered with over 600 companies in these fields. With a workforce exceeding 250 experienced professionals, PAIR Finance underscores its commitment to transforming claims management through automated and data-driven technology that facilitates effective communication with customers.

CureSkin

Seed Round in 2017
CureSkin is a Bengaluru-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in AI-powered mobile applications for dermatological care. The application utilizes computer vision technology to analyze user-submitted photos, identifying various skin issues such as acne, dark spots, scars, and pigmentation. Based on this analysis, CureSkin recommends suitable products, personalized treatment plans, and connects users with dermatologists for follow-ups. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company aims to provide accessible and tailored skin care solutions, allowing individuals to effectively manage their skin health without the need for in-person consultations with trained professionals.

finleap

Series A in 2017
FinLeap GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company specializes in investments in early-stage fintech startups, particularly those offering software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions and digital services within the financial services market. FinLeap typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million in its portfolio companies. Over its operational years, the firm has built or invested in numerous ventures and developed several corporate joint ventures, collectively valued at over €3 billion at one point. In addition to its Berlin headquarters, FinLeap has established offices in San Francisco, Milan, Madrid, and Paris, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in the global fintech landscape.

Clark

Series A in 2016
Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company aims to simplify and enhance the insurance experience by providing transparent and affordable coverage options. Through its digital platform, available via iOS and Android applications as well as a website, Clark allows users to assess their insurance status and identifies opportunities for optimization by comparing tariffs from various insurance providers. By leveraging technology alongside insurance expertise, Clark offers customer-centric advice, enabling users to manage their insurance needs efficiently and cost-effectively. The company is supported by the FinTech incubator FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency, further enhancing its commitment to promoting clarity and fairness in the insurance industry.

finleap

Venture Round in 2016
FinLeap GmbH is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company specializes in investments in early-stage fintech startups, particularly those offering software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions and digital services within the financial services market. FinLeap typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million in its portfolio companies. Over its operational years, the firm has built or invested in numerous ventures and developed several corporate joint ventures, collectively valued at over €3 billion at one point. In addition to its Berlin headquarters, FinLeap has established offices in San Francisco, Milan, Madrid, and Paris, reflecting its commitment to fostering innovation in the global fintech landscape.

Zeotap

Series A in 2015
Zeotap GmbH is a customer intelligence platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in New York, Bengaluru, Madrid, and Milan. The company helps brands understand their customers and predict behaviors through its suite of data solutions, which includes the Zeotap Customer Data Platform (CDP), Zeotap Data, and Zeotap ID+. The Zeotap CDP allows brands to integrate, unify, segment, and orchestrate customer data securely and effectively. Zeotap Data enables targeted marketing at scale with access to a wide range of Champion Segments across various platforms. The Zeotap ID+ initiative provides a universal marketing ID to facilitate addressability in a future without cookies. Committed to privacy, Zeotap's platform adheres to stringent data security and privacy standards, empowering brands to leverage first-party data for enhanced customer engagement and loyalty.

Ad2games

Series A in 2014
Ad2games GmbH is a performance marketing platform specializing in connecting game advertisers with their target audiences. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in San Francisco and Seoul. Ad2games is recognized as the largest game-focused ad-tech company in Europe and a prominent player in global game distribution. Utilizing advanced behavioral targeting technologies and data mining, it provides quality users for over 150 game publishers, including notable names like EA and Nexon. The platform supports various advertising formats and allows publishers, such as gaming sites and media groups, to monetize their traffic effectively. Ad2games serves more than 1,500,000 players each month across over 75 countries, employing a diverse team of 75 experts from more than 25 nations.

The old profile of DM 2014

Acquisition in 2014
Datamonk is a Berlin-based mobile targeting and analytics platform that specializes in Big Data analysis of mobile audience data. The company offers a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform designed for mobile advertising, which provides advertisers with custom targeting solutions to effectively reach their desired audiences. Additionally, Datamonk features a self-serve web application for app market analytics, enabling advertisers to gain insights into the app ecosystem and make informed targeting decisions. By segmenting audiences, Datamonk assists both mobile advertisers in connecting with the right users and publishers in enhancing the value of their inventory.

Appiris

Venture Round in 2014
Appiris is a mobile marketing platform established in January 2014 by Hitfox Group, Stefan Benndorf, and Hugo Gersanois. The company specializes in user acquisition for mobile applications across non-gaming verticals, including e-commerce, travel, classifieds, and other transaction-based industries. Appiris focuses on optimizing marketing campaigns based on lifetime value (LTV) and return on investment (ROI) metrics, ensuring high-quality user acquisition on a performance-based model. By leveraging sophisticated optimization techniques, the company enables its clients to achieve scalable results and high conversion rates. Appiris serves a diverse range of clients, providing valuable media partnerships that enhance monetization through elevated effective cost per mille (eCPM) rates.

Monedo

Seed Round in 2012
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.

Ad2games

Acquisition in 2012
Ad2games GmbH is a performance marketing platform specializing in connecting game advertisers with their target audiences. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in San Francisco and Seoul. Ad2games is recognized as the largest game-focused ad-tech company in Europe and a prominent player in global game distribution. Utilizing advanced behavioral targeting technologies and data mining, it provides quality users for over 150 game publishers, including notable names like EA and Nexon. The platform supports various advertising formats and allows publishers, such as gaming sites and media groups, to monetize their traffic effectively. Ad2games serves more than 1,500,000 players each month across over 75 countries, employing a diverse team of 75 experts from more than 25 nations.
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