Monkfish Equity is a venture capital firm based in Leipzig, Germany, founded in 2011 by the founders of trivago. The firm focuses on investing in later-stage companies and has a preference for the mobile, internet, and service sectors. With a commitment to leveraging their entrepreneurial experience, Monkfish Equity aims to support companies by providing flexible investment options that allow entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. The team has successfully invested in over 50 start-ups across Europe, Asia, the United States, and South Africa, positioning itself as a supportive partner for innovative ventures.
ArtNight GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, organizes unique do-it-yourself art workshops in local bars, cafes, and restaurants. The company provides an engaging platform for participants to create their own artwork under the guidance of skilled artists, offering a variety of essential materials for the creative process. Through its online portal, ArtNight distributes tickets to these events, facilitating an opportunity for individuals to connect with others while exploring their artistic talents. This initiative not only supports artists in earning a living but also enriches the cultural experience for attendees by combining creativity with social interaction.
Dogo GmbH
Seed Round in 2021
Dogo app - is the #1 dog training app in the world. We are one a mission to become a one-stop companion app for dog parents.
Refurbed
Series B in 2021
Refurbed GmbH is an online marketplace based in Vienna, Austria, specializing in the sale of refurbished electronic goods. Founded in 2017, the company offers a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, TVs, smartwatches, headphones, consoles, cameras, and kitchen appliances. Refurbed distinguishes itself by providing refurbished devices that are renewed through a meticulous 40-step process, ensuring they look and function like new while being offered at prices up to 40% lower than new items. Additionally, all products come with a minimum 12-month guarantee, making them a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice for consumers.
Inne
Series A in 2019
Inne is a Berlin-based biotech startup focused on developing a hormone-based mini lab designed for women to monitor their fertility. The company aims to provide a convenient and accurate method for natural contraception, enabling women to better understand their bodies and make informed choices regarding their reproductive health. Inne's innovative device analyzes fertility hormones in saliva, offering insights into ovulation, menstrual cycles, and hormone levels. By utilizing biochemistry combined with a user-friendly app, Inne empowers women to identify their fertility phases based on hormonal readings, fostering a greater awareness of their overall female health.
Kolay Yazılım
Seed Round in 2019
Kolay Yazılım is a SaaS company that offers a comprehensive human resources management platform tailored to meet core HR needs while enhancing employee engagement. Its user-friendly platform allows HR professionals to efficiently manage various employee-related tasks, including payroll management, performance evaluations, and the maintenance of personal information records. Additionally, the platform provides tools for generating payment reports and managing calendars, enabling organizations to streamline their HR operations effectively. By integrating these functionalities, Kolay Yazılım aims to simplify the daily workflow of HR departments, making it easier for them to oversee employee information, attendance, and asset management.
Calm
Series B in 2019
Calm is a San Francisco-based company established in 2012, specializing in digital wellness products aimed at enhancing mental fitness and alleviating common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress. The company's flagship product is its meditation and relaxation app, which offers original audio content, stories, and programs to help users manage stress and improve overall well-being. Calm has been recognized for its impact, being named Apple's 2017 iPhone App of the Year and Google Play's Editors' Choice in 2018.
Heycater!
Seed Round in 2019
Heycater! is an online platform that facilitates the ordering of quality business catering by connecting clients with local caterers. The service aims to simplify the process of organizing food for various events and gatherings, providing a marketplace for users to find and engage with caterers, food trucks, and private chefs. By allowing customers to place bulk orders tailored to their specific needs, Heycater! enhances the experience of sourcing delicious meals for teams and events, ensuring that users receive the desired food from their preferred vendors.
LemonSwan
Seed Round in 2019
LemonSwan GmbH is a dating agency based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2017. It specializes in helping singles with serious intentions find compatible partners through a unique matching process. The LemonSwan principle, developed with input from Prof. Dr. Peter Michael Bak, utilizes a scientifically-based test to assess individual personality traits and preferences. This test allows the agency to match users based on their compatibility, increasing the likelihood of successful relationships. LemonSwan offers its services free of charge to specific groups, including students, trainees, and single parents, who are all seeking long-term connections. By focusing on serious matchmaking, LemonSwan aims to create meaningful partnerships for its clients.
Tractive
Venture Round in 2018
Tractive GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Pasching, Austria, is a leading provider of GPS pet tracking solutions. The company specializes in developing devices that enable users to locate their pets, including dogs and cats, in real-time. In addition to its tracking hardware, Tractive offers mobile applications compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows phones, enhancing the user experience by providing activity and health monitoring features. The company serves its customers primarily through online channels, solidifying its position in the global market for pet tracking and monitoring solutions.
Masterplan.com
Series A in 2018
Masterplan.com is a developer of a SaaS platform focused on corporate education. The platform provides practical lessons across diverse topics, short learning sessions, and e-learning videos, all designed to facilitate a hands-on review of knowledge. This approach enables users to seamlessly incorporate digital learning into their work routines, enhancing their skills and productivity.
Vinted
Series D in 2018
Vinted is an online marketplace that focuses on promoting second-hand fashion as a preferred choice for consumers. The platform allows users, primarily targeting girls and women, to buy, sell, and swap clothing, accessories, and lifestyle items in a peer-to-peer environment. Vinted enhances the shopping experience by incorporating an online chatting feature, facilitating communication between users and making transactions simpler and more efficient. With a mobile-first approach, Vinted aims to make second-hand shopping accessible and cost-effective for its community.
ezCater
Series D in 2018
ezCater, Inc. is an online catering marketplace that facilitates food ordering for both small startups and large corporations. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Denver, the company connects businesses with local caterers and restaurants across the nation. ezCater offers a platform that allows users to easily find and order food for meetings and events, utilizing features that filter caterers by food type, budget, and other criteria. The company's solutions include ezManage, a catering management platform, and ezOrdering, which enables restaurants to accept catering orders directly through their websites. By streamlining the catering process, ezCater helps clients save time and efficiently select suitable catering options.
RightNow
Venture Round in 2018
RightNow is a prominent legal technology startup based in Germany that focuses on consumer factoring. The company specializes in acquiring consumer claims arising from everyday situations and offers rapid reimbursement, often within 24 hours. Utilizing a proprietary algorithm-based approach, RightNow efficiently assesses individual claims and employs highly automated legal processes to enforce these claims in court. This innovative platform simplifies the process for consumers and businesses alike, allowing them to file claims against large corporations with ease and speed.
Horizn Studios
Series A in 2018
Horizn Studios GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative luggage and travel bags tailored for modern travelers. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including backpacks, totes, laptop bags, weekender bags, and cabin trolleys, catering to both men and women. Additionally, Horizn Studios provides travel accessories such as smart chargers, wallets, and cosmetics cases. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the European luggage market, focusing on premium quality and competitive pricing. Their signature Smart Luggage range integrates features like GPS tracking, removable chargers, and a travel app, aiming to enhance the travel experience for digital nomads and conscious travelers. Horizn Studios sells its products through physical stores and online platforms, promoting a sustainable approach to travel.
Kolay Yazılım
Funding Round in 2017
Kolay Yazılım is a SaaS company that offers a comprehensive human resources management platform tailored to meet core HR needs while enhancing employee engagement. Its user-friendly platform allows HR professionals to efficiently manage various employee-related tasks, including payroll management, performance evaluations, and the maintenance of personal information records. Additionally, the platform provides tools for generating payment reports and managing calendars, enabling organizations to streamline their HR operations effectively. By integrating these functionalities, Kolay Yazılım aims to simplify the daily workflow of HR departments, making it easier for them to oversee employee information, attendance, and asset management.
Delivery Hero
Secondary Market in 2017
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and several Latin American countries. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, around 400 of whom are based at its headquarters in Berlin, Delivery Hero has established itself as a key player in the food delivery industry. The company has attracted substantial investment, securing $523 million in 2014 from various investors, which has helped it expand its reach and capabilities in the competitive online food delivery market.
Inne
Seed Round in 2017
Inne is a Berlin-based biotech startup focused on developing a hormone-based mini lab designed for women to monitor their fertility. The company aims to provide a convenient and accurate method for natural contraception, enabling women to better understand their bodies and make informed choices regarding their reproductive health. Inne's innovative device analyzes fertility hormones in saliva, offering insights into ovulation, menstrual cycles, and hormone levels. By utilizing biochemistry combined with a user-friendly app, Inne empowers women to identify their fertility phases based on hormonal readings, fostering a greater awareness of their overall female health.
Freshly
Series C in 2017
Freshly, Inc. is an online provider of freshly prepared meals, specializing in gourmet ready-made options designed for health-conscious consumers. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a subscription service that delivers meals directly to customers' doors on a weekly or monthly basis. The menu includes a variety of entrees and breakfasts, featuring high-quality, all-natural ingredients that are gluten-free, high in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Freshly's meals are crafted by experienced chefs, emphasizing health and wellness while adhering to paleo principles. The company aims to simplify healthy eating and support fitness goals by providing convenient, chef-cooked meals that require minimal preparation. Freshly operates as a subsidiary of Nestlé USA, Inc. since late 2020.
Exporo
Series A in 2017
Exporo AG is a Hamburg-based company that operates an online real estate crowdfunding platform in Germany. Founded in 2014 by Simon Brunke, Björn Maronde, Tim Bütecke, and Julian Oertzen, Exporo connects private investors with real estate developers seeking capital. The platform offers an accessible and transparent way for individuals to invest in real estate projects that were traditionally available only to institutional investors. By allowing low minimum investments, Exporo enables retail investors to diversify their portfolios while benefiting from attractive interest rates. The company has grown significantly and now employs over 120 people, continuously evolving to meet the needs of both investors and developers in the changing financial landscape.
Tourlane
Seed Round in 2017
Tourlane GmbH is an online travel consulting and booking platform based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2016. It specializes in facilitating the planning and booking of personalized, multi-day tours across more than 30 countries. The platform connects travelers with pre-selected travel specialists, offering a user-friendly experience that combines technology and expert advice. Tourlane's software provides real-time pricing, availability, and instant trip visualization, allowing users to customize their itineraries easily. By integrating various travel services such as flights, accommodations, tours, and activities, Tourlane streamlines the travel planning process, enabling clients to create unique adventures tailored to their preferences.
ArtNight
Seed Round in 2017
ArtNight GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, organizes unique do-it-yourself art workshops in local bars, cafes, and restaurants. The company provides an engaging platform for participants to create their own artwork under the guidance of skilled artists, offering a variety of essential materials for the creative process. Through its online portal, ArtNight distributes tickets to these events, facilitating an opportunity for individuals to connect with others while exploring their artistic talents. This initiative not only supports artists in earning a living but also enriches the cultural experience for attendees by combining creativity with social interaction.
Horizn Studios
Series A in 2016
Horizn Studios GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative luggage and travel bags tailored for modern travelers. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including backpacks, totes, laptop bags, weekender bags, and cabin trolleys, catering to both men and women. Additionally, Horizn Studios provides travel accessories such as smart chargers, wallets, and cosmetics cases. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the European luggage market, focusing on premium quality and competitive pricing. Their signature Smart Luggage range integrates features like GPS tracking, removable chargers, and a travel app, aiming to enhance the travel experience for digital nomads and conscious travelers. Horizn Studios sells its products through physical stores and online platforms, promoting a sustainable approach to travel.
wellnow
Seed Round in 2016
Wellnow is a Health-as-a-Service platform that delivers on-site health and wellbeing services to companies, aiming to enhance employee health, productivity, and motivation. Through its digital platform, organizations can easily book and manage various wellbeing offerings, such as massage therapy, fitness training, and yoga, which are integral to many corporate health and benefit programs. Additionally, Wellnow provides a mobile app that enables freelance health professionals to access flexible job opportunities and manage their schedules efficiently. The company is positioned to capitalize on increasing health awareness, an aging workforce, and the growing importance of corporate health management, particularly in the expanding European market. Based in Berlin, Wellnow operates with a dedicated team and has established itself as a category leader in Germany, experiencing rapid revenue growth while supporting companies, employees, and health professionals in achieving their wellness goals.
HomeTiger
Seed Round in 2016
HomeTiger is operating some of Europe's leading online furniture marketplaces - main markets in DE/FR/IT. Different from Wayfair, HomeTiger's marketplaces are listing full catalogs of leading industry manufacturers and retailers like IKEA, OTTO Group, Home24, XXXL, Höffner, Made.com, Wayfair - totalling some 4 million living products. HomeTiger is using A.I. driven approaches towards data sheet enrichment and displays proprietary 3D digital showrooms and mobile AR formats at scale.
Opinary
Angel Round in 2016
Opinary is a Berlin-based startup that offers innovative polling tools designed for online publishers. With a focus on enabling users to share their opinions easily, Opinary's technology serves 84 million monthly users, allowing them to express their views with a simple tap and to visualize opinion trends. The platform partners with prominent media outlets, including The Times and HuffPost, to enhance audience engagement and monetization. Additionally, global brands such as Toyota and Mastercard leverage Opinary's insights to increase visibility, drive conversions, and better understand consumer sentiments. By providing custom designs and analytical tools, Opinary helps both publishers and brands effectively promote their content marketing strategies and gain valuable insights into public opinion.
Loopline Systems
Venture Round in 2016
Loopline Systems GmbH is an HR technology company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing employee feedback, performance management, and strategic performance development. Its primary offerings include Loop Now, a cloud-based platform that automates continuous employee surveys, 360-degree feedback, and OKR (Objectives and Key Results) management. Additionally, Loopline provides tools designed for feedback meetings, performance reviews, and overall employee development. By focusing on improving productivity and engagement, Loopline Systems aims to create a more enjoyable work environment, underscoring the connection between individual development and business growth.
Reparando
Seed Round in 2016
Reparando GmbH, based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in providing mobile phone repair services for iPhone and Samsung devices at customers' homes or offices. Since its establishment in 2015, Reparando has addressed the needs of smartphone owners facing issues with their devices. The founders, Vincent Osterloh, Jakob Schoroth, and Till Kratochwill, aimed to improve the repair experience by ensuring high-quality service delivered by friendly and knowledgeable staff. This customer-centric approach has positioned Reparando as a reliable option for individuals seeking efficient and convenient mobile phone repairs.
Comtravo
Seed Round in 2016
Comtravo GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform for business travel management, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing small and medium-sized enterprises with tools to easily book, manage, and expense their business trips. The platform integrates self-booking features and a robust booking engine, allowing users to arrange various travel components such as hotels, rental cars, flights, and railway tickets. Additionally, it provides expense tracking and compares corporate travel packages to help businesses optimize costs. Comtravo's innovative approach simplifies the travel planning process and enhances efficiency for its clients.
Zageno
Seed Round in 2016
Zageno Inc. is an online retailer specializing in life science research products, aiming to streamline the purchasing process for researchers globally. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Zageno offers a diverse range of over 10 million products, including preparation items, gene editing tools, PCR products, sequencing kits, and various detection and lab accessories. The company features a unique Scientific Score, which provides unbiased, peer-reviewed ratings to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions. Zageno's platform is designed to enhance convenience and efficiency in acquiring research materials, serving as a reliable sales channel for suppliers and partners in the biotechnology sector. The company also has an office in Berlin, Germany, reflecting its commitment to fostering scientific innovation.
Merolt
Seed Round in 2015
Merolt GmbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, specializes in travel management and hotel booking services tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company operates a digital platform that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and managing business travel. By providing direct access to wholesale hotel prices, Merolt aims to enhance the online booking experience for business travelers. The platform facilitates the planning, booking, and payment of business trips, positioning itself as a modern solution in the corporate travel market.
TopCheck
Seed Round in 2015
TopCheck.com.ng is an online platform based in Lagos that specializes in comparing financial services, including insurance products, credit cards, and loans. Launched in January 2015, it provides users with a free and accessible way to compare prices across various financial offerings. The platform aims to empower customers in Nigeria to make informed decisions by facilitating comparisons of financial services and enabling straightforward purchasing options.
SpotHero
Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. is a leading provider of parking reservation services in North America, enabling drivers to easily locate and secure parking spots through its mobile application and website. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company allows users to compare prices and reserve discounted parking in garages and lots. The SpotHero application connects various parking facilities, including garages and valet services, facilitating seamless data exchange and payment processing. By streamlining the parking experience, SpotHero aims to make urban areas more accessible and enhance connectivity for drivers.
Wunderflats
Seed Round in 2015
Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for renting furnished apartments in major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, the platform connects tenants, landlords, and businesses, facilitating a seamless rental experience. It offers a diverse range of housing options, such as family homes, business apartments, and student accommodations, making it easier for clients to find suitable living arrangements. By streamlining the rental process, Wunderflats aims to enhance the convenience of finding and renting furnished apartments in Germany.
SpareFoot
Series D in 2015
SpareFoot is the largest online marketplace for storage, offering a platform to find and compare the best storage deals near you, and rent online or by phone for free. With up-to-date information on storage options, SpareFoot simplifies the process of finding storage solutions, making it easier to move and store belongings. Whether you need short-term or long-term storage, SpareFoot's user-friendly website streamlines the search for a storage unit that fits your needs and budget, providing a seamless experience for individuals and businesses alike.
4scotty
Seed Round in 2015
4scotty was founded especially for talents in IT to significantly simplify the process of getting the right job in an intransparent market.Talents define their dream position, can check their own market value and decide which companies they would like to get in touch with. The experienced 4scotty Talent Advocates support users in the entire process.Getting the right job was never so easy and relaxed. Companies apply to automatically pre-matched talents with transparent and individual job offers. They invite the talents directly to a personal interview. This saves a lot of time for both parties. For companies, 4scotty combines the best of headhunting, active sourcing, job ads, and employer branding on one platform and with great service. 4scotty makes IT recruiting easy and fast.
Muun
Seed Round in 2015
Muun GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the manufacture and sale of mattresses, including double-sided topper and base mattresses. The company focuses on providing adjustable sleep products tailored to individual preferences. Muun's offerings are available through its physical store in Berlin and online, allowing customers to purchase their products conveniently. As of early 2019, Muun operates as a subsidiary of Matrazzo GmbH.
Lineavi
Seed Round in 2015
Lineavi specializes in hypocaloric meal replacement products designed to assist with weight loss and overall nutrition. Their primary offering is a protein powder that enhances metabolism and facilitates fat burning while preserving muscle mass. This product is notable for its high-quality protein content, which constitutes nearly half of its energy value, and is enriched with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Lineavi's formula incorporates a blend of natural ingredients, including lactose-free whey protein, soy, rice, honey, and peas, making it a valuable resource for those looking to manage their weight effectively. The company aims to provide accessible dietary supplements that cater to everyday nutritional needs.
Pixsy
Seed Round in 2015
Pixsy is a company that provides an online photo identification platform aimed at addressing the issue of image theft. Utilizing advanced reverse image search technology, Pixsy helps professional photographers, artists, and businesses identify unlicensed images used on the internet. The platform allows clients to find, manage, and resolve cases of unauthorized usage, facilitating the recovery of licensing fees and legal compensation for their clients. By offering these services, Pixsy empowers creatives to protect their work and assert their rights in the digital landscape.
Homeday
Seed Round in 2015
Homeday GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Cologne, Germany, operates an online platform that facilitates the connection between real estate agents and private property owners. The company focuses on data-driven matchmaking to streamline the process of selling properties. In addition to its core service of pairing brokers with property owners, Homeday offers real estate appraisal, land valuation, and leasing services. By leveraging technology, the platform aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of real estate transactions.
Coffee Circle
Seed Round in 2014
Coffee Circle is a rapidly growing specialty coffee company based in Berlin, known for its direct-to-consumer model and purpose-driven social business approach. The company emphasizes fair trade and healthy coffee, offering a range of freshly roasted products, including various filter coffees and espressos. Customers can subscribe to receive deliveries on a monthly or daily basis, ensuring they have access to fresh beverages at their convenience. In addition to coffee, Coffee Circle provides automated coffee machines and a selection of coffee-related accessories, enhancing the overall coffee experience for its clients.
Uniplaces
Seed Round in 2014
Uniplaces Limited is an online marketplace specializing in student accommodation booking. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the company connects students seeking housing with accommodation providers looking to rent out properties. Its services are available in various cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, Milan, Rome, Lisbon, Porto, London, Berlin, and Valencia, as well as internationally. Uniplaces aims to simplify the accommodation process for both students and providers, emphasizing the importance of safety and quality. The platform facilitates access to a diverse range of housing options, from privately rented accommodations to professionally managed residences, catering to the budgetary needs of students. Through its innovative approach, Uniplaces seeks to transform the traditional accommodation market for students around the world.
Catawiki
Series B in 2014
Catawiki is an online marketplace that specializes in the buying and selling of unique and rare objects. Each week, the platform features over 75,000 items across various categories, including collectibles, art, design, jewelry, watches, and classic cars. The offerings are carefully reviewed and selected by a team of in-house experts, ensuring a curated experience for users. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Catawiki employs more than 750 people globally, facilitating a seamless auction process that allows buyers to discover and acquire special items from around the world.
Barnebys
Venture Round in 2014
Barnebys is a leading global search service based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2011. The company specializes in art, antiques, and collectibles, offering a comprehensive online platform that aggregates information from auction houses and dealers worldwide. With a presence in key markets, including New York, the UK, France, Spain, and Germany, Barnebys serves a diverse clientele, ranging from prestigious auctioneers and antique dealers to regional businesses. The platform facilitates online transactions and provides users with tools to navigate the auction industry effectively. Additionally, Barnebys maintains an extensive free database of auction results and offers a premium valuation service, further enhancing its value proposition for buyers and sellers in the art and collectibles market.
HelloFresh
Series D in 2014
HelloFresh is a food subscription company that delivers personalized meal boxes containing pre-portioned ingredients to customers' doorsteps each week. The company focuses on providing quick and healthy meal solutions designed by nutritionists and chefs, allowing households to enjoy wholesome home-cooked meals without the need for planning or shopping. Operating in multiple international markets, including Europe, Japan, Australia, and North America, HelloFresh aims to revolutionize the way consumers shop for food and prepare meals by simplifying the cooking process. Its subscription model promotes convenience and addresses the desire for high-quality, ecological foods. By fundamentally changing the traditional food supply chain, HelloFresh is positioned at the forefront of the online food delivery trend.
Campanda
Seed Round in 2014
Campanda is an online booking platform specializing in the rental and sharing of recreational vehicles (RVs). Catering to camping enthusiasts, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book RV rental deals from both commercial and private suppliers across more than 40 countries. Campanda offers a diverse selection of recreational vehicles, ensuring that users can find well-maintained and competitively priced options that meet their holiday needs. By streamlining the rental process, the platform aims to provide a convenient solution for individuals looking to enhance their travel experiences with RV rentals.
Lingoda
Seed Round in 2014
Lingoda GmbH, founded in 2007 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in offering online language courses. The company provides live classes in English, German, Spanish, and French, taught by qualified native-speaking teachers. Lingoda's curriculum includes group sessions and private classes that cover various topics such as grammar, speaking, and writing. Additionally, the platform offers interactive virtual classrooms, tailored learning materials, and official certificates upon course completion. By focusing on convenience and accessibility, Lingoda aims to enable individuals, regardless of their busy schedules, to master a new language from anywhere and at any time.
Lecturio
Series A in 2014
Lecturio GmbH is an e-learning platform based in Leipzig, Germany, that specializes in interactive audio-visual lectures and medical learning content. It offers a range of courses in law, medical education, and business, with a particular emphasis on online medical training for an international audience. The platform features high-quality educational materials developed in collaboration with esteemed instructors from prominent institutions such as Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Lecturio combines advanced teaching methods with cutting-edge technology to deliver flexible learning experiences, allowing users to access courses both online and offline via tablets or PCs.
Ciao
Venture Round in 2014
Ciao was Europe's pioneer of online communities that critically review and rate millions of products and services for the benefit of other consumers. Available free of charge to consumers in local language versions in major western European and North American markets, Ciao combined unbiased consumer reviews and up-to-date price information from hundreds of online retailers to make it the most comprehensive source of intelligent shopping on the web. [Microsoft](/organization/microsoft) acquired Ciao in August, 2008.
JustSpices
Seed Round in 2014
Just Spices is a spice-mix and meal-prep brand that manufactures and markets food products. With numerous spice blends and pure spices, Just Spices inspires online and in an increasing number of supermarkets a growing consumer base to refine their own dishes and become creative in the kitchen. In addition to that, in 2018, the spice manufactory also launched the Just Spices IN MINUTES fix category online and nationwide in all REWE supermarkets. Just Spices offering 7 “fix” meal preparations that see Just Spices provide the recipe and spice mix needed to prepare a quick meal, with only a few additional fresh ingredients required to complete the dish. Since then, with 27 fix recipes, the company has been setting new standards for the fast and easy preparation of modern dishes in everyday life. Just Spices was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Wallapop
Seed Round in 2013
Wallapop is a mobile marketplace designed for the buying and selling of secondhand goods, primarily accessed through its mobile app. Established in 2013 in Barcelona by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive, the platform employs geo-localized technology to connect a community of approximately 15 million users. Wallapop facilitates the exchange of unique items, having successfully found new homes for over 180 million products, thereby promoting sustainability by extending the life of functional goods. The platform allows users to list advertisements for new and used items, including cars, through both mobile and desktop interfaces. By offering an easy and cost-effective way to buy and sell secondhand items, Wallapop not only enables users to save money but also provides an opportunity for individuals to earn extra income. The company is dedicated to ongoing innovation within the online classifieds space and the second-hand market.
Ampido
Seed Round in 2013
Ampido GmbH is a Cologne-based company that operates an online platform designed to help users find and rent parking spaces. The application allows users to locate and book various parking options, including private parking spots, driveways, and garages, directly through their smartphones. This service caters to both those looking for parking and property owners who wish to rent out their available spaces on a short-term or long-term basis. By providing a convenient marketplace for parking slots, Ampido aims to streamline the process of finding and securing parking in urban areas.
GlampingHub
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Glamping is a developer of an online booking platform designed to offer camping and alternative accommodations for travelers. The company's platform provides the guests the worldwide access to the curated collection of unique outdoor accommodations with nature based adventures, enabling travelers to stay in camps with the amnesties of a hotel.
Hundeland.de
Seed Round in 2013
Hundeland.de is retails pet food online.
Flaconi
Venture Round in 2012
Flaconi GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in perfumes and a diverse array of beauty products. Founded in 2011, the company provides customers with a broad selection that includes skincare, makeup, organic cosmetics, hair care, and other general beauty products. Flaconi emphasizes offering items that are organic and herbal, aiming to provide customers with options that are gentle and free of harmful side effects. Through its online platform, Flaconi caters to the growing demand for beauty products, ensuring a convenient shopping experience for consumers.
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