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 Jagle

VP Operation

Johannes Keienburg

CEO

Tim Koschella

Founding Partner

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 app utilizes computer vision technology to analyze user-uploaded photos, identifying various skin issues such as acne, dark spots, scars, and pigmentation. Based on the analysis, CureSkin recommends personalized treatment plans, skincare products, and connects users with dermatologists for follow-up consultations. By offering these services, CureSkin aims to provide accessible and effective skin health solutions, particularly for individuals who may not have easy access to trained professionals.

Zeotap

Series C in 2020
Zeotap GmbH operates a customer intelligence platform that assists brands in understanding their customers and predicting their behavior. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in New York, Bengaluru, Madrid, and Milan, Zeotap offers three main data solutions. The Zeotap Customer Data Platform (CDP) enables brands to integrate, unify, segment, and orchestrate customer data securely. Zeotap Data facilitates effective targeting through the activation of a wide range of Champion Segments across numerous programmatic and social platforms. Additionally, Zeotap ID+ serves as a universal marketing ID initiative, ensuring addressability in a cookieless future. The platform adheres to data privacy and security standards, allowing companies to manage and monetize diverse datasets while leveraging first-party data to enhance customer acquisition and loyalty.

PAIR Finance

Series A in 2017
PAIR Finance GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in digital debt collection services, primarily serving various industries including telecommunications, financial services, e-commerce, and energy. The company leverages artificial intelligence, behavioral analytics, and data science to transform receivables management into a sustainable and customer-focused process. With a platform designed for efficient claims management, PAIR Finance enables businesses to communicate digitally with defaulting customers, facilitating quicker settlement of open debts. The firm has established partnerships with over 600 companies and employs more than 250 professionals, positioning itself as a leader in AI-based debt collection in Europe. PAIR Finance is backed by notable private equity investor Pollen Street and aims to enhance risk management for its clients while driving revenue growth.

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 app utilizes computer vision technology to analyze user-uploaded photos, identifying various skin issues such as acne, dark spots, scars, and pigmentation. Based on the analysis, CureSkin recommends personalized treatment plans, skincare products, and connects users with dermatologists for follow-up consultations. By offering these services, CureSkin aims to provide accessible and effective skin health solutions, particularly for individuals who may not have easy access to 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 operates a customer intelligence platform that assists brands in understanding their customers and predicting their behavior. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in New York, Bengaluru, Madrid, and Milan, Zeotap offers three main data solutions. The Zeotap Customer Data Platform (CDP) enables brands to integrate, unify, segment, and orchestrate customer data securely. Zeotap Data facilitates effective targeting through the activation of a wide range of Champion Segments across numerous programmatic and social platforms. Additionally, Zeotap ID+ serves as a universal marketing ID initiative, ensuring addressability in a cookieless future. The platform adheres to data privacy and security standards, allowing companies to manage and monetize diverse datasets while leveraging first-party data to enhance customer acquisition and loyalty.

Ad2games

Series A in 2014
Ad2games GmbH is a performance marketing platform that specializes in connecting game advertisers with their target audiences. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has established itself as the largest game-focused ad-tech firm in Europe and a major player in global game distribution. It offers a variety of advertising formats, including IAB and rich media, allowing publishers such as gaming sites, bloggers, and media groups to monetize their traffic while enabling game developers to promote their products effectively. Utilizing advanced behavioral targeting technologies and data mining, Ad2games supports over 150 game publishers, providing more than 1,500,000 players monthly across more than 75 countries. The company has additional offices in San Francisco and São Paulo, employing a diverse team of 75 experts in performance marketing and gaming.

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, focusing on user acquisition for non-gaming verticals such as e-commerce, travel, and classifieds. Founded by Hitfox Group members Stefan Benndorf and Hugo Gersanois, the platform aims to acquire high-value users for mobile applications on a performance-based model. Appiris optimizes client campaigns by leveraging metrics related to lifetime value and return on investment, ensuring high-quality user engagement. Its approach not only enhances the effectiveness of marketing campaigns but also delivers significant scale, benefiting a diverse array of clients across various industries. Additionally, appiris provides media partners with high effective cost per mille (eCPMs) through strong conversion rates and valuable offers.

Monedo

Seed Round in 2012
Monedo is a financial solutions firm focused on enhancing financial freedom for the underbanked through technological innovation. The company utilizes non-traditional data sources and machine learning to offer a range of services, including consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager that assists customers in managing their credit scores and budgeting. Additionally, Monedo provides a "Lending as a Service" model, allowing partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms via an API. Through its offerings, Monedo aims to create more accessible and convenient digital banking experiences for its clients.

Ad2games

Acquisition in 2012
Ad2games GmbH is a performance marketing platform that specializes in connecting game advertisers with their target audiences. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company has established itself as the largest game-focused ad-tech firm in Europe and a major player in global game distribution. It offers a variety of advertising formats, including IAB and rich media, allowing publishers such as gaming sites, bloggers, and media groups to monetize their traffic while enabling game developers to promote their products effectively. Utilizing advanced behavioral targeting technologies and data mining, Ad2games supports over 150 game publishers, providing more than 1,500,000 players monthly across more than 75 countries. The company has additional offices in San Francisco and São Paulo, employing a diverse team of 75 experts in performance marketing and gaming.
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