La Famiglia

La Famiglia is a European venture capital fund focused on seed and growth stage investments in technology companies that aim to enable or disrupt significant industries. Supported by a diverse group of accomplished entrepreneurs, business angels, and industry leaders, La Famiglia offers its portfolio companies valuable early market access, strategic partnerships, and extensive expertise. The fund's mission is to nurture promising founders by leveraging its network and providing essential capital, helping to cultivate innovative solutions in the technology sector.

Marius Groke

CFO

Past deals in Central Europe

Forto

Series D in 2022
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

Karla

Pre Seed Round in 2022
karla gives you the absolute superpower over the delivery of your online orders, It develop the delivery options for your online orders that you have never dared to dream of!

Zavvy

Seed Round in 2022
Zavvy is an employee enablement platform designed to assist growing companies in onboarding, connecting, and developing their employees. The platform automates learning and development initiatives, significantly reducing onboarding time and minimizing manual processes through interactive journeys. Zavvy also provides customized leadership training to help transform managers into effective leaders. By offering a range of tailored employee development tools, Zavvy aims to enhance engagement, productivity, and overall organizational growth.

Baobab

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Baobab is a cyber insurance company protecting organizations.
SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness (SoSafe GmbH) is a provider of digital training solutions specializing in IT security and awareness building. The strongly expanding team ranges from IT security experts to learning psychologists. SoSafe's awareness platform sensitizes, trains and tests employees of 250+ customers in dealing with all kinds of cyber threats, creating a sustainable security culture. The training is interactive, motivating and 100% data protection compliant and its content can easily be customized, e.g. to incorporate internal security policies or points of contact. With comprehensible KPIs and detailed reporting dashboards, the success of cyber security training finally becomes measurable and visible. Further information is available at www.sosafe-awareness.com

Vay

Series B in 2021
Ree Technology GmbH develops technology to remote control robots. The company builds artificial intelligence and video streaming technologies to remotely control robots. The company is based in Berlin, Germany.

Applied Intuition

Series D in 2021
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in software infrastructure for the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Detroit, Tokyo, and Munich. Applied Intuition offers a suite of products that focus on simulation and analytics, providing robust tools designed to help industry-leading companies accelerate their autonomous vehicle development processes. The company's team consists of experts from prominent organizations in the software and automotive sectors, including Google, Amazon, Apple, Waymo, Tesla, Delphi, GM, and Bosch. This diverse expertise enables Applied Intuition to deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance safety and efficiency in the autonomous vehicle industry.

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.

buynomics

Seed Round in 2021
buynomics GmbH is a Cologne-based company that specializes in pricing machine software and product optimization solutions. Founded in 2018, it leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and computer simulations to forecast customer buying behavior across various industries. By providing tools that include data resources, virtual customers, and actionable insights, buynomics aims to enhance profit margins for its clients, achieving improvements of 3-5% through machine learning applications. The company's clientele consists of large enterprises in sectors such as fast-moving consumer goods, telecommunications, insurance, automotive, and software, among others.

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.

Archlet

Seed Round 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.

Claimsforce

Series A in 2020
claimsforce GmbH develops a claims management software for insurance company. Its platform manages and tracks the status of the claims and enables the users to send the documents and photos via phone. It caters to insurance sector. claimsforce GmbH was founded in 2018 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. It has additional location in Cologne, Germany.

Dance

Seed Round 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.

Back

Seed Round in 2020
Back Technologies GmbH is a Berlin-based company that has developed a software platform designed to streamline and automate internal workplace requests. Founded in 2018, the platform serves as a centralized hub for managing employee service and digital workflows, facilitating efficient handling of requests such as onboarding, parental leave, and payroll inquiries. It integrates with various systems, including knowledge management and human resource platforms, allowing users to access relevant information and automate routine processes. By offering features like email and Slack integration, automated responses to common questions, and tracking of time spent on requests, Back enhances collaboration and operational efficiency for internal service and business operations teams.

Arculus

Series A in 2020
arculus GmbH develops and manufactures modular production system for manufacturing of cars. Its system uses self-guided robot car carriers to guide vehicles through only the individual manufacturing stations that are relevant for a specific order. The company also offers software that controls and operates factories and warehouses with real-time visualization. Its software solutions comprises modules, such as simulation. planning, operation, and production and logistics. arculus GmbH was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany with software hub in Dresden, Germany and Projects Office in Stuttgart, Germany.

Luminovo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Luminovo is a SaaS provider for the electronics industry. The company's vision is to bring innovations faster to everyone by reducing the time and resources needed to go from an idea to a market-ready electronic product. Their software rethinks processes for OEMs, EMS, and distributors in order to accelerate technological progress. Their electronics operating system is designed to make these processes more collaborative, data-driven, and automated enabling clients to benefit from streamlined workflows.

Spread

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Mercavus

Seed Round in 2020
mercavus GmbH operates an online platform that connects independent retailers and brands to facilitate wholesale shopping. Its platform enables retailers to buy products from around the world without having to worry about country borders, different currencies, or language barriers. The company is based in Berlin, Germany.

Applied Intuition

Series B in 2019
Applied Intuition, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in software infrastructure for the development, testing, and deployment of autonomous vehicles at scale. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Detroit, Tokyo, and Munich. Applied Intuition offers a suite of products that focus on simulation and analytics, providing robust tools designed to help industry-leading companies accelerate their autonomous vehicle development processes. The company's team consists of experts from prominent organizations in the software and automotive sectors, including Google, Amazon, Apple, Waymo, Tesla, Delphi, GM, and Bosch. This diverse expertise enables Applied Intuition to deliver comprehensive solutions that enhance safety and efficiency in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Claimsforce

Seed Round in 2019
claimsforce GmbH develops a claims management software for insurance company. Its platform manages and tracks the status of the claims and enables the users to send the documents and photos via phone. It caters to insurance sector. claimsforce GmbH was founded in 2018 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. It has additional location in Cologne, Germany.

Aitme

Seed Round in 2019
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.

alcemy

Seed Round in 2019
Concrete is the most widely used building material on our planet. The only thing mankind uses more of is water. With a wave of urban development coming in the next few decades, concrete is also a rapidly growing trillion-dollar market. However, cement and concrete production is responsible for 8% of the global CO2 emissions, making its growth a big cause for concern. Low-carbon concrete exists - but until now it has been too sophisticated to be produced reliably and on a large scale. It contains very little burnt limestone - responsible for the strength of concrete and CO2 emissions. This makes low-carbon concrete vulnerable to fluctuations in raw materials and operating conditions and thus difficult to produce with reliable quality. Adding to the challenge: the final quality of concrete can only be measured weeks AFTER it has been processed on the construction site - far too late to be corrected. This is why our world is still built on more robust, high-carbon concrete. Using alcemy's software, cement and concrete producers receive precise quality predictions already during production. Based on these prediction models, our AI identifies which production parameters need to be adjusted to mitigate the impact of fluctuations. Thus, the quality of cement and concrete can be optimized BEFORE delivery – for the first time in history. The result is significantly more consistent product quality, allowing producers to safely replace burnt limestone with less expensive, low-carbon materials found in nature. In this way, they can also avoid payments for CO2 emission certificates in the EU. Saving costs, bringing production processes up to speed for 21st century concrete recipes, and saving half of Europe’s CO2 emissions goes hand in hand at alcemy. Join us on our journey to make low-carbon concrete a reality!

Mercavus

Seed Round in 2019
mercavus GmbH operates an online platform that connects independent retailers and brands to facilitate wholesale shopping. Its platform enables retailers to buy products from around the world without having to worry about country borders, different currencies, or language barriers. The company is based in Berlin, Germany.

Arculus

Seed Round in 2019
arculus GmbH develops and manufactures modular production system for manufacturing of cars. Its system uses self-guided robot car carriers to guide vehicles through only the individual manufacturing stations that are relevant for a specific order. The company also offers software that controls and operates factories and warehouses with real-time visualization. Its software solutions comprises modules, such as simulation. planning, operation, and production and logistics. arculus GmbH was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany with software hub in Dresden, Germany and Projects Office in Stuttgart, Germany.

Personio

Series B in 2019
Personio is a Munich-based company that provides cloud-based HR management and recruiting software tailored for startups, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Since its founding in 2015, Personio has focused on streamlining HR processes by allowing customers to store and manage all employee data in a centralized platform. Its offerings encompass various aspects of human resources, including tracking vacation and sick days, handling approvals, managing salaries, monitoring attendance, and overseeing employee documents and performance. Additionally, Personio supports recruitment activities through features such as applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate reviews, making it a comprehensive solution for HR needs.

Factorymarket

Series A in 2018
Factorymarket is a German retail platform that offers a range of products, from cosmetics to electronics, and housewares to car accessories. Consumers are to able purchase products from the retailer across Europe through its online site and mobile app. It also offers a delivery service across Germany.

Coya

Series A in 2018
Coya offers a new hope, by redesigning and extending the insurance value chain, working backward from the customers' real-life needs. Coya will offer scalable protection at the point of need with an AI risk guardian and simple, transparent and personalized insurance cover. Designed from the ground up to manage life’s risks and join their customer’s journey.

Asana Rebel

Series A in 2018
Asana Rebel offers a Yoga-inspired fitness app combining the best of Yoga and fitness. The mobile fitness App is available in six languages (DE, EN, FR, PT, ESP, IT), has been featured multiple times by Apple and Google and is rated as one of the top health and fitness apps, with an average of more than 4.6 / 5 stars. The startup was founded in 2015 by Pascal Klein and Robin Pratap and is based in Berlin.

Forto

Series A in 2017
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.

Coya

Seed Round in 2017
Coya offers a new hope, by redesigning and extending the insurance value chain, working backward from the customers' real-life needs. Coya will offer scalable protection at the point of need with an AI risk guardian and simple, transparent and personalized insurance cover. Designed from the ground up to manage life’s risks and join their customer’s journey.

Identify3D

Seed Round in 2017
Identify3D, Inc. provides property protection, manufacturing repeatability, and traceability solutions. The company offers Protect, which secures digital supply chain; Manage that enables the distribution and tracking of secure digital distribution; Enforce that provides security and integrity during production; and Trace, which records operational and transaction details providing an audit trail. It serves aerospace, automotive, defense, and medical industries. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Lexington, Kentucky; and Germany.

Finiata

Seed Round in 2017
Finiata is a financial services provider that offers flexible financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and the self-employed. The company specializes in invoice factoring, allowing businesses to secure credit by selling outstanding invoices at a discount. This approach helps clients access liquidity and gain insights into their cash flow. Founded in 2016, Finiata is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and aims to address the financial needs of small businesses through innovative credit solutions.

Finiata

Seed Round in 2016
Finiata is a financial services provider that offers flexible financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and the self-employed. The company specializes in invoice factoring, allowing businesses to secure credit by selling outstanding invoices at a discount. This approach helps clients access liquidity and gain insights into their cash flow. Founded in 2016, Finiata is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and aims to address the financial needs of small businesses through innovative credit solutions.

Forto

Seed Round in 2016
Forto, founded in Berlin in 2016 as FreightHub, is a digital freight forwarder specializing in logistics technology and services for global supply chains. The company offers an intuitive platform that enables customers to optimize and manage their entire supply chain processes efficiently. With a diverse portfolio of over 2,000 customers and a workforce of over 200 employees, Forto operates across nine global offices. The company is committed to enhancing global trade while promoting sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the logistics sector.