Middlegame Ventures
Middlegame Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage and growth companies in the financial technology sector. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with an additional office in Luxembourg City, the firm targets startups that are transforming financial services through digital solutions and innovative technologies. Its investment areas include fintech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data, blockchain, quantum computing, and crypto-enabled infrastructure. Middlegame Ventures emphasizes partnerships with B2B and B2B2C companies that are enhancing middleware and back-office functions, as well as addressing challenges in core banking, insurance risk management, intelligent payments, asset management, capital markets, user engagement, and regulatory compliance. The firm primarily invests in the European Union and North America, including Ireland and the United States.
Next Gate Tech is a Luxembourg based, data-driven FundTech that provides innovative Software-as-a-Service solutions for the asset management industry. Our mission is to enhance the Fund industry technology, thanks to machine learning, data analytics, and smart automation.
We capitalize on the rapid emergence of cloud-based computing frameworks to offer fast, accurate, and robust solutions to our clients.
We provide intelligent, adaptive, and dynamic automation solutions through a web platform to help industry players manage middle and back-office processes.
Circit Limited designs and develops a financial audit management platform in which auditors and banks can share information. The company’s platform creates requests, monitors client authorization, and offers auditor response. The platform also allows for client collaboration and direct messaging between client and their banks. Additionally, the company's platform allows for digital authorization of auditor request letters. It serves auditors, evidence providers, and SME clients. Circit Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Conjura specializes in developing advanced e-commerce data analytics software aimed at enhancing performance for consumer brands. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, the company provides tools that integrate and benchmark data to identify growth opportunities. Their software facilitates data-driven decision-making through intuitive dashboards and actionable insights, allowing clients to receive immediate feedback on the quality of leads and customers acquired via new channels. This empowers businesses to make informed choices that lead to more profitable customer acquisition strategies.
Trustap Ltd is a transaction platform established in 2016 and based in Carrigaline, Ireland. The platform functions as a personal escrow service, designed to safeguard buyers and sellers during online or in-person transactions with unfamiliar parties. By acting as a third party, Trustap ensures that transactions are completed successfully without the risk of scams. The platform incorporates specific models tailored to various transaction scenarios, such as face-to-face exchanges and online shipments through integrated couriers. Trustap's secure payment technology holds the buyer's funds in a safe account until all agreed-upon transaction milestones are achieved and a designated complaints period has elapsed, promoting a safer and more reliable digital payment experience.
Blockpit offers a tax reporting and portfolio monitoring platform designed for both individual cryptocurrency traders and companies. The platform simplifies the process of calculating taxable crypto income, helping users stay compliant with tax regulations. It automatically records all transactions, including exchanges between cryptocurrencies, ensuring that users maintain a comprehensive log of their trading activities. This feature is crucial, as each transaction is treated as a taxable event, making accurate record-keeping essential for tax declarations. Users receive an overview of their portfolio's performance, insights into taxable profits, and alerts for significant value changes. Additionally, Blockpit provides tax optimization tips and updates on regulatory changes in the crypto space. The company also has established a network of licensed tax advisors to review and validate users' documentation, reducing the risk of inaccuracies in tax filings. This comprehensive approach supports traders in navigating the complexities of cryptocurrency taxation effectively.
Payslip Ltd. develops payroll management software tailored for multi-national enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westport, Ireland, with an additional office in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers a software-as-a-service solution that includes features such as a Global Payroll Manager for overseeing payroll operations, an Employee Portal for self-service access by various employee types, and a reporting tool for multi-functional analysis. The software also includes a Corporate Organizer and a General Data Protection Regulations tool to assist companies in managing personal data and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Payslip's technology facilitates the standardization of global payroll processes, providing multinationals with centralized management, visibility, and the ability to scale operations into new countries efficiently.
CapDesk ApS develops and operates a shareholder platform for companies and investors to organize and trade shares. The company through its platform enables companies not listed on the stock exchange to administer shares and shareholders and manages all investments. CapDesk ApS was founded in 2015 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.
Minna Technologies, established in 2016, is a FinTech company that specializes in subscription management solutions for retail banks. As an EBA authorized partner, it provides Account Information Service Provider (AISP) and Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP) capabilities. The company aims to enhance customer experience by enabling banks to offer effective management of subscriptions to their clients. Minna Technologies operates in six European markets and currently supports 18.7 million active digital banking users, demonstrating its significant impact on the financial services sector.
Private Equity Round in 2020
Railsbank Technology Ltd develops an API banking and compliance technology platform that connects together a global network of partner banks with companies. The platform provides companies with access to wholesale banking services in five lines of code. It enables users to create bank accounts, streamline technical integration with banks, and connect to payment schemes to receive and send money to/from these accounts. Railsbank Technology Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices located in Singapore, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.
Keyrock BVBA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium, focuses on developing financial infrastructure for crypto assets. The company specializes in providing market making and liquidity services to the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Utilizing proprietary algorithmic trading bots and high-frequency trading infrastructure, Keyrock enhances market efficiency and liquidity. Its innovative approach supports the growing demand for reliable trading solutions in the evolving digital asset landscape.
Wayflyer is a revenue-based financing platform for eCommerce brands.
Coinfirm Limited develops a verification and compliance platform for blockchain. It provides valuable insight into entities and transactions, allowing for the institutional adoption of blockchain and digital currencies. The company offers go-to hub for blockchain research, development, and collaboration; and Compliance-as-a-Service, risk management, business intelligence and investigation, and API solutions. Coinfirm Limited has a strategic partnership with SEI Wealth Platform. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Next Gate Tech is a Luxembourg based, data-driven FundTech that provides innovative Software-as-a-Service solutions for the asset management industry. Our mission is to enhance the Fund industry technology, thanks to machine learning, data analytics, and smart automation.
We capitalize on the rapid emergence of cloud-based computing frameworks to offer fast, accurate, and robust solutions to our clients.
We provide intelligent, adaptive, and dynamic automation solutions through a web platform to help industry players manage middle and back-office processes.
Minna Technologies, established in 2016, is a FinTech company that specializes in subscription management solutions for retail banks. As an EBA authorized partner, it provides Account Information Service Provider (AISP) and Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP) capabilities. The company aims to enhance customer experience by enabling banks to offer effective management of subscriptions to their clients. Minna Technologies operates in six European markets and currently supports 18.7 million active digital banking users, demonstrating its significant impact on the financial services sector.
Nivaura Ltd owns and operates a blockchain technology based platform for automated issuance of financial products and asset administration. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Ilford, United Kingdom.
Railsbank Technology Ltd develops an API banking and compliance technology platform that connects together a global network of partner banks with companies. The platform provides companies with access to wholesale banking services in five lines of code. It enables users to create bank accounts, streamline technical integration with banks, and connect to payment schemes to receive and send money to/from these accounts. Railsbank Technology Ltd was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices located in Singapore, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.
CoVi Analytics operates a regulatory compliance platform designed to assist banks and insurers in managing the complexities of regulatory requirements. The platform leverages AI-powered SaaS technology to aid compliance teams, consultants, and regulators in navigating and interpreting regulatory text. It enables users to capture their understanding of regulations, document compliance activities, produce required reports for oversight bodies, and analyze regulatory responses. By streamlining these processes, CoVi Analytics aims to reduce compliance costs and enhance decision-making efficiency for its clients in an increasingly intricate regulatory landscape.