Tana is a software development company founded in 2020 and based in Oslo, Norway. The company has created an online work platform aimed at transforming the way individuals, teams, and computers collaborate. This innovative platform allows users to convert raw notes into actionable tasks, bugs, and follow-ups, streamlining information retrieval. By presenting data in a graphical format, Tana helps clients eliminate the need for traditional files and folders, enabling more efficient access to critical information for decision-making and follow-ups.
Founded in 2017, Nivoda operates a B2B online marketplace for buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. It simplifies global trade by offering an all-in-one solution for partners, ensuring reliable sourcing and competitive pricing.
TrueLayer
Series E in 2024
TrueLayer facilitates real-time online payments by integrating with banks and financial institutions. It enables businesses to verify identities, access transactions, and make instant payments across multiple countries. With over 10 million users trusting its services, TrueLayer aims to revolutionize global payment systems.
Flink
Venture Round in 2024
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.
Wagestream
Venture Round in 2024
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
Jow is a grocery shopping app founded in 2017 and headquartered in Paris, France. The app aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by providing users with personalized meal suggestions based on their food preferences. It offers a selection of free recipes that adapt to individual tastes, automatically generating a customized menu. Additionally, Jow fills the shopping cart with all the necessary ingredients for the selected recipes, allowing consumers to shop for groceries conveniently and efficiently. The platform focuses on automating the grocery shopping process, making it hassle-free for users.
Founded in 2019, Finom is a Dutch company that offers an integrated mobile-first platform for early-stage businesses and SMEs. It combines accounting, financial management, and banking functions to provide comprehensive financial solutions tailored for entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and freelancers.
TIER Mobility
Convertible Note in 2023
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
Medwing is a job-matching and career consulting company focused on the healthcare sector. It operates a digital platform designed to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities in hospitals and nursing facilities. The platform, utilized by over 500,000 healthcare workers, streamlines the hiring process by offering both short-term and permanent staffing solutions, as well as cross-border placements. Medwing's approach emphasizes efficiency, transparency, and simplicity, ensuring timely matches between specialists and healthcare institutions across Europe. By partnering directly with leading healthcare facilities, Medwing enables medical personnel and doctors to find suitable employment opportunities that align with their career aspirations.
Anyfin is a Stockholm-based fintech that provides a loan refinancing platform. The service enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photo of loan statements and using consumer data and artificial intelligence to assess terms and potential savings. By reducing reliance on intermediaries, the platform aims to secure lower interest costs for borrowers without extending repayment periods. Founded in 2017, Anyfin focuses on helping customers improve their financial situation from Sweden.
Holidu is a travel tech company based in Munich that operates an online platform for vacation rentals. The service aggregates listings from multiple travel sites, enabling users to search for holiday homes, compare prices and reviews, and book through partner websites via a mobile app. The platform employs image recognition technology to identify the lowest prices across a wide catalog of properties on sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com and HomeAway, helping travelers find accommodations at competitive rates. Founded in 2014, Holidu focuses on simplifying the vacation rental search and booking experience for travelers.
Homa Games
Series B in 2022
Homa Games is a Paris-based company specializing in the development and publication of mobile games. It partners with over 200 studios worldwide to create and publish titles such as NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. The company provides data-driven tools and expertise to help game creators turn their ideas into commercial successes.
Disperse.io
Series B in 2022
Disperse is a London-based artificial intelligence startup that focuses on enhancing on-site productivity in the construction industry. Founded in 2015, the company operates a construction management platform that utilizes AI to capture and analyze visual data from physical sites, as well as 2D drawings and 3D models. This technology creates an interactive digital twin, which helps construction firms streamline their operations and reduce repetitive administrative tasks. Disperse aims to transform the way building projects are delivered and managed, fostering a culture of continuous learning and consistent performance among its clients.
Motatos GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the sale of long-life household goods. Founded in 2014, the company offers a wide range of products including pantry items, coffee, tea, beverages, snacks, cookies, cakes, sauces, toiletries, and pet food. By sourcing surplus inventory from large producers, Motatos provides consumers with discounted prices while simultaneously addressing the issue of food waste. The company's approach helps to minimize the amount of surplus food that ends up in landfills, making it a socially responsible option for consumers seeking both value and sustainability.
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.
Distribusion Technologies
Series B in 2022
Distribusion Technologies develops and operates a platform that connects global bus operators with travel resellers. Its system offers operators tools for ride management, sales channels, bookings, and code share management. For travel providers, it facilitates selling and booking intercity bus tickets worldwide through a single API.
Wagestream
Series C in 2022
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2019, Depict is developing an AI-driven platform that enhances e-commerce product recommendations using advanced neural networks and computer vision. It analyzes real-time shopper behavior to provide actionable insights on product performance, helping fashion and retail businesses improve customer engagement and drive sales.
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
TIER Mobility
Series D in 2021
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.
Homa Games
Series A in 2021
Homa Games is a Paris-based company specializing in the development and publication of mobile games. It partners with over 200 studios worldwide to create and publish titles such as NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. The company provides data-driven tools and expertise to help game creators turn their ideas into commercial successes.
Anyfin is a Stockholm-based fintech that provides a loan refinancing platform. The service enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photo of loan statements and using consumer data and artificial intelligence to assess terms and potential savings. By reducing reliance on intermediaries, the platform aims to secure lower interest costs for borrowers without extending repayment periods. Founded in 2017, Anyfin focuses on helping customers improve their financial situation from Sweden.
Fiberplane
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Fiberplane is a collaborative platform designed to streamline incident resolution and analysis. It enables engineers to coordinate work during downtime while building a structured knowledge base for future reference.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.
TrueLayer
Series D in 2021
TrueLayer facilitates real-time online payments by integrating with banks and financial institutions. It enables businesses to verify identities, access transactions, and make instant payments across multiple countries. With over 10 million users trusting its services, TrueLayer aims to revolutionize global payment systems.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.
Wallapop is a hyper-local mobile marketplace for buying and selling secondhand goods, accessible through a mobile app. It uses geo-localized technology to connect a community of about 15 million users and features a catalog with hundreds of millions of items, enabling users to discover unique goods at good prices while extending the life of functional products. The platform supports listing and purchasing across categories, including vehicles, and lets users publish advertisements from mobile or computer. Wallapop aims to drive innovation in online classifieds and promote sustainability. It was founded in 2013 in Barcelona, Spain by Agustin Gomez, Miguel Vicente, and Gerard Olive.
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.
Tana is a software development company founded in 2020 and based in Oslo, Norway. The company has created an online work platform aimed at transforming the way individuals, teams, and computers collaborate. This innovative platform allows users to convert raw notes into actionable tasks, bugs, and follow-ups, streamlining information retrieval. By presenting data in a graphical format, Tana helps clients eliminate the need for traditional files and folders, enabling more efficient access to critical information for decision-making and follow-ups.
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.
TIER Mobility
Series C in 2020
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
TrueLayer
Series C in 2020
TrueLayer facilitates real-time online payments by integrating with banks and financial institutions. It enables businesses to verify identities, access transactions, and make instant payments across multiple countries. With over 10 million users trusting its services, TrueLayer aims to revolutionize global payment systems.
Founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2019, Depict is developing an AI-driven platform that enhances e-commerce product recommendations using advanced neural networks and computer vision. It analyzes real-time shopper behavior to provide actionable insights on product performance, helping fashion and retail businesses improve customer engagement and drive sales.
Labster
Venture Round in 2020
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Wagestream
Series B in 2020
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that enables users to create, share, and engage with educational games and trivia quizzes quickly and easily. Catering to a diverse audience, including educators, students, and corporate entities, the platform supports learning across various subjects and languages, and is accessible on multiple devices. Kahoot!'s mission is to enhance the learning experience by making it more interactive and enjoyable, fostering engagement through social interaction and gamification. The platform is utilized in various contexts, including classrooms, corporate training, and events, making it a versatile tool for learning and development globally.
Medwing is a job-matching and career consulting company focused on the healthcare sector. It operates a digital platform designed to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities in hospitals and nursing facilities. The platform, utilized by over 500,000 healthcare workers, streamlines the hiring process by offering both short-term and permanent staffing solutions, as well as cross-border placements. Medwing's approach emphasizes efficiency, transparency, and simplicity, ensuring timely matches between specialists and healthcare institutions across Europe. By partnering directly with leading healthcare facilities, Medwing enables medical personnel and doctors to find suitable employment opportunities that align with their career aspirations.
Founded in London in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat, Hopin operates a live virtual events platform that enables users to create engaging online experiences. It facilitates networking, learning, and interaction through features such as one-on-one meetings, group sessions, keynote presentations, chat messaging, polls, and interactive expo areas.
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.
Disperse.io
Series A in 2019
Disperse is a London-based artificial intelligence startup that focuses on enhancing on-site productivity in the construction industry. Founded in 2015, the company operates a construction management platform that utilizes AI to capture and analyze visual data from physical sites, as well as 2D drawings and 3D models. This technology creates an interactive digital twin, which helps construction firms streamline their operations and reduce repetitive administrative tasks. Disperse aims to transform the way building projects are delivered and managed, fostering a culture of continuous learning and consistent performance among its clients.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2019
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
TIER Mobility
Series B in 2019
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
HappyOrNot
Series B in 2019
HappyOrNot Ltd. is a Finnish company founded in 2009, headquartered in Tampere, Finland, with a global presence that includes offices in the US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Singapore. The company specializes in instant customer and employee satisfaction analytics, utilizing its signature 'Smiley' feedback system. HappyOrNot offers a range of wireless point-of-experience devices, including the Smiley Terminal, Smiley Touch, Web Smileys, and Smiley Wall, which collect and analyze feedback from various sectors such as retail, transportation, healthcare, and education. With over 25,000 Smiley Terminals deployed worldwide, the company has gathered nearly a billion responses from more than 4,000 clients in 117 countries. HappyOrNot's services enable organizations to visualize feedback on a four-point scale, allowing them to make informed adjustments to enhance customer experience and employee satisfaction.
Klang Games
Series B in 2019
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, Klang Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer experiences. The company's flagship title, ReRunners, is an asynchronous multiplayer racing game for mobile devices that features an open world and fast-paced gameplay.
TrueLayer
Series C in 2019
TrueLayer facilitates real-time online payments by integrating with banks and financial institutions. It enables businesses to verify identities, access transactions, and make instant payments across multiple countries. With over 10 million users trusting its services, TrueLayer aims to revolutionize global payment systems.
Wagestream
Series A in 2019
Wagestream Ltd., founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, develops a financial services application designed to enhance employee benefits and financial well-being. The platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, providing them with greater control over their pay schedules. This innovation aims to alleviate financial stress related to unexpected expenses by eliminating the need for advances, loans, and the burdens of high-interest credit or payday loans. Additionally, Wagestream offers various financial tools that help businesses support their employees in managing expenses, setting savings goals, and developing financial plans. By addressing these financial challenges, Wagestream seeks to reduce the poverty premium and prevent employees from falling into cycles of debt.
Anyfin is a Stockholm-based fintech that provides a loan refinancing platform. The service enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photo of loan statements and using consumer data and artificial intelligence to assess terms and potential savings. By reducing reliance on intermediaries, the platform aims to secure lower interest costs for borrowers without extending repayment periods. Founded in 2017, Anyfin focuses on helping customers improve their financial situation from Sweden.
Kitab Sawti
Private Equity Round in 2019
Kitab Sawti AB is a Swedish company established in 2016 that specializes in producing and distributing audiobooks and podcasts in Arabic. Based in Stockholm, the company has developed a mobile application that provides Arabic speakers with access to audiobooks, facilitating the discovery and enjoyment of Arabic literature. The platform collaborates with authors, publishers, and libraries to obtain exclusive copyrights, thereby promoting the reading and appreciation of Arabic literary works on a global scale. By offering features that allow users to easily find, play, and control their listening experience, Kitab Sawti aims to enhance the accessibility of Arabic literature and foster a greater understanding of the Arabic language. As of July 2020, Kitab Sawti operates as a subsidiary of Storytel AB.
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Red Points
Series C in 2019
Red Points is a technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in online brand protection. Founded in 2011, the company offers a software-as-a-service platform designed to combat online counterfeiting, digital piracy, and distribution fraud. Utilizing advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques, Red Points' software effectively detects and removes counterfeit goods and pirated content from the internet. The platform operates across more than one hundred online marketplaces and social networks, addressing hundreds of thousands of incidents each month. With a client base that includes over five hundred brands worldwide, such as Bang & Olufsen, MVMT, and DOPE, Red Points provides essential solutions for brands and content owners seeking to safeguard their intellectual property rights in the digital landscape.
Trustpilot
Series E in 2019
Trustpilot operates a global review platform that enables consumers to discover and share reviews of businesses across various categories. It facilitates direct engagement between consumers and companies, fostering trust and improvement in services. Established in 2007, Trustpilot has grown to employ over 700 people across offices in Copenhagen, London, New York, Denver, Berlin, Melbourne, and Vilnius.
Aidence specializes in AI-powered software for lung cancer diagnosis. Their flagship product, Veye Lung Nodules, aids in pulmonary nodule management using CT scans, currently employed in routine practice and screening programs across Europe.
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.
Medwing is a job-matching and career consulting company focused on the healthcare sector. It operates a digital platform designed to connect healthcare professionals with job opportunities in hospitals and nursing facilities. The platform, utilized by over 500,000 healthcare workers, streamlines the hiring process by offering both short-term and permanent staffing solutions, as well as cross-border placements. Medwing's approach emphasizes efficiency, transparency, and simplicity, ensuring timely matches between specialists and healthcare institutions across Europe. By partnering directly with leading healthcare facilities, Medwing enables medical personnel and doctors to find suitable employment opportunities that align with their career aspirations.
TIER Mobility
Series A in 2018
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that enables users to create, share, and engage with educational games and trivia quizzes quickly and easily. Catering to a diverse audience, including educators, students, and corporate entities, the platform supports learning across various subjects and languages, and is accessible on multiple devices. Kahoot!'s mission is to enhance the learning experience by making it more interactive and enjoyable, fostering engagement through social interaction and gamification. The platform is utilized in various contexts, including classrooms, corporate training, and events, making it a versatile tool for learning and development globally.
Kitab Sawti
Venture Round in 2018
Kitab Sawti AB is a Swedish company established in 2016 that specializes in producing and distributing audiobooks and podcasts in Arabic. Based in Stockholm, the company has developed a mobile application that provides Arabic speakers with access to audiobooks, facilitating the discovery and enjoyment of Arabic literature. The platform collaborates with authors, publishers, and libraries to obtain exclusive copyrights, thereby promoting the reading and appreciation of Arabic literary works on a global scale. By offering features that allow users to easily find, play, and control their listening experience, Kitab Sawti aims to enhance the accessibility of Arabic literature and foster a greater understanding of the Arabic language. As of July 2020, Kitab Sawti operates as a subsidiary of Storytel AB.
TrueLayer
Series B in 2018
TrueLayer facilitates real-time online payments by integrating with banks and financial institutions. It enables businesses to verify identities, access transactions, and make instant payments across multiple countries. With over 10 million users trusting its services, TrueLayer aims to revolutionize global payment systems.
Klang Games
Series A in 2018
Founded in Berlin, Germany in 2013, Klang Games is an independent game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer experiences. The company's flagship title, ReRunners, is an asynchronous multiplayer racing game for mobile devices that features an open world and fast-paced gameplay.
Red Points
Series B in 2018
Red Points is a technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in online brand protection. Founded in 2011, the company offers a software-as-a-service platform designed to combat online counterfeiting, digital piracy, and distribution fraud. Utilizing advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques, Red Points' software effectively detects and removes counterfeit goods and pirated content from the internet. The platform operates across more than one hundred online marketplaces and social networks, addressing hundreds of thousands of incidents each month. With a client base that includes over five hundred brands worldwide, such as Bang & Olufsen, MVMT, and DOPE, Red Points provides essential solutions for brands and content owners seeking to safeguard their intellectual property rights in the digital landscape.
fuboTV is a sports-first live TV streaming service that provides access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, along with news and entertainment content, through a platform accessible on televisions, mobile devices, tablets, and computers. It offers a broad channel lineup, Cloud DVR storage, and multiple simultaneous streams, and markets itself as a cable replacement with no contract and no set-top box required. Most of its revenue comes from the United States.
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that enables users to create, share, and engage with educational games and trivia quizzes quickly and easily. Catering to a diverse audience, including educators, students, and corporate entities, the platform supports learning across various subjects and languages, and is accessible on multiple devices. Kahoot!'s mission is to enhance the learning experience by making it more interactive and enjoyable, fostering engagement through social interaction and gamification. The platform is utilized in various contexts, including classrooms, corporate training, and events, making it a versatile tool for learning and development globally.
Anyfin is a Stockholm-based fintech that provides a loan refinancing platform. The service enables users to refinance existing loans by taking a photo of loan statements and using consumer data and artificial intelligence to assess terms and potential savings. By reducing reliance on intermediaries, the platform aims to secure lower interest costs for borrowers without extending repayment periods. Founded in 2017, Anyfin focuses on helping customers improve their financial situation from Sweden.
Founded in 2010, Zervant is a leading European provider of online invoicing platforms tailored for micro enterprises. Its platform integrates payment services and financial products to streamline business operations.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2018
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Red Points
Series B in 2017
Red Points is a technology company based in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in online brand protection. Founded in 2011, the company offers a software-as-a-service platform designed to combat online counterfeiting, digital piracy, and distribution fraud. Utilizing advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques, Red Points' software effectively detects and removes counterfeit goods and pirated content from the internet. The platform operates across more than one hundred online marketplaces and social networks, addressing hundreds of thousands of incidents each month. With a client base that includes over five hundred brands worldwide, such as Bang & Olufsen, MVMT, and DOPE, Red Points provides essential solutions for brands and content owners seeking to safeguard their intellectual property rights in the digital landscape.
Forto GmbH, founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, specializes in freight forwarding services across Asia and Europe. Initially known as FreightHub GmbH, the company rebranded to Forto in April 2020. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including international shipping for full container loads (FCL) and less than container loads (LCL), as well as air freight services. Forto operates a digital platform that facilitates real-time logistics management, allowing customers to obtain quotes, book shipments online, and track freight digitally. With a focus on innovating logistics technology, Forto aims to enhance global supply chain processes for its clients. The company serves over 2,000 customers and operates nine offices worldwide, employing more than 200 people, and is committed to promoting sustainability and enhancing global trade.
HappyOrNot
Series A in 2017
HappyOrNot Ltd. is a Finnish company founded in 2009, headquartered in Tampere, Finland, with a global presence that includes offices in the US, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Singapore. The company specializes in instant customer and employee satisfaction analytics, utilizing its signature 'Smiley' feedback system. HappyOrNot offers a range of wireless point-of-experience devices, including the Smiley Terminal, Smiley Touch, Web Smileys, and Smiley Wall, which collect and analyze feedback from various sectors such as retail, transportation, healthcare, and education. With over 25,000 Smiley Terminals deployed worldwide, the company has gathered nearly a billion responses from more than 4,000 clients in 117 countries. HappyOrNot's services enable organizations to visualize feedback on a four-point scale, allowing them to make informed adjustments to enhance customer experience and employee satisfaction.
Lesara is a global e-commerce company, founded in 2013, that specializes in offering a wide range of fashion merchandise and consumer goods at competitive prices. Headquartered in Germany with operations in China, Lesara has expanded into 24 markets across Europe, providing products in 7 languages. The company's vertically integrated supply chain allows it to swiftly move from product idea to launch in just 2 weeks, offering over 100,000 SKUs. Lesara's platform provides customers with a secure and convenient online shopping experience, featuring a diverse selection of clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items at discounted prices. With a team of over 300 employees, Lesara was recognized as the fastest-growing tech company in Europe in 2016.
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that enables users to create, share, and engage with educational games and trivia quizzes quickly and easily. Catering to a diverse audience, including educators, students, and corporate entities, the platform supports learning across various subjects and languages, and is accessible on multiple devices. Kahoot!'s mission is to enhance the learning experience by making it more interactive and enjoyable, fostering engagement through social interaction and gamification. The platform is utilized in various contexts, including classrooms, corporate training, and events, making it a versatile tool for learning and development globally.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2017
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
fuboTV is a sports-first live TV streaming service that provides access to tens of thousands of live sporting events annually, along with news and entertainment content, through a platform accessible on televisions, mobile devices, tablets, and computers. It offers a broad channel lineup, Cloud DVR storage, and multiple simultaneous streams, and markets itself as a cable replacement with no contract and no set-top box required. Most of its revenue comes from the United States.
Aidence
Seed Round in 2017
Aidence specializes in AI-powered software for lung cancer diagnosis. Their flagship product, Veye Lung Nodules, aids in pulmonary nodule management using CT scans, currently employed in routine practice and screening programs across Europe.
CornerJob
Series C in 2017
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup, part of the Southern Europe's leading digital ecosystem, which aims to streamline job recruitment. It offers a mobile platform enabling users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, chat with recruiters, and receive responses within 24 hours. For businesses, CornerJob provides a simple, interactive, and immediate recruiting channel, aiding in efficient candidate selection.
LemonCat
Venture Round in 2017
LemonCat GmbH, established in Berlin, Germany in 2016 by Doreen Huber, operates an online platform specializing in business catering services. The company aims to simplify corporate event planning by offering a marketplace with a wide selection of local caterers, free for businesses to use. It provides features such as a low price guarantee and flexible cancellation options up to 48 hours before events, aiming to reduce organizational stress for businesses.
Sourcepoint
Series B in 2017
Sourcepoint provides a privacy software platform for publishers and advertisers to manage consent and compliance across dynamic consumer touchpoints. The platform automates privacy workflows to help clients obtain privacy law compliant consent, communicate with users of ad blockers, and test monetization approaches. It also operates a content compensation platform that helps publishers quantify monetization challenges and offer consumers more ways to support the content they enjoy. The company serves enterprise clients with privacy automation and related consultative services to enable compliant data use and revenue experimentation. Founded in 2015, Sourcepoint is headquartered in New York, with offices in London and Berlin.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2016
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Catawiki
Venture Round in 2016
Catawiki is a leading online marketplace for buying and selling unique, rare, and vintage items. With over 75,000 objects offered weekly in auction, each item is reviewed and selected by in-house experts across categories such as art, design, jewelry, classic cars, and collectibles. Headquartered in Amsterdam with over 750 employees worldwide.
Founded in 2010, Zervant is a leading European provider of online invoicing platforms tailored for micro enterprises. Its platform integrates payment services and financial products to streamline business operations.
Outfittery
Series E in 2016
Outfittery is an online personal shopping service designed specifically for men, aiming to simplify the shopping experience. The company employs personal style experts who curate two to three outfits for customers based on their individual preferences and personalities, utilizing a selection from various top fashion brands. After an initial online interaction and an optional phone consultation, customers receive a selection of clothing items tailored to their style. The service is free, with customers only paying for the items they choose to keep. Outfittery updates its inventory regularly to feature the latest offerings from interesting men's fashion brands and popular designers worldwide. As a pioneer and market leader in curated shopping for men in Europe, Outfittery operates in eight countries, including Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Personio
Seed Round in 2016
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.
CornerJob
Series B in 2016
CornerJob is a Barcelona-based startup, part of the Southern Europe's leading digital ecosystem, which aims to streamline job recruitment. It offers a mobile platform enabling users to find geolocated job offers, apply directly, chat with recruiters, and receive responses within 24 hours. For businesses, CornerJob provides a simple, interactive, and immediate recruiting channel, aiding in efficient candidate selection.
Supponor is a sports media and technology company that transforms traditional perimeter advertising in live sports broadcasts through its innovative DBRLive technology. By replacing physical advertisements with virtual, targeted digital content, Supponor ensures that viewers see pitch-side promotions relevant to their specific audiences. The company focuses on three main areas: managing the DBRLive platform, enhancing the value of sports rights holders' advertising inventory, and providing brands with targeted marketing opportunities in the sports sector. Headquartered in the UK, Supponor's operations teams collaborate with local partners at sporting events worldwide. Additionally, its research and development team in Espoo, Finland, continually refines the underlying technology to expand its capabilities and create added value for clients and partners. The company is privately held and backed by management, private investors, and venture capital funds.
Distribusion Technologies
Series A in 2016
Distribusion Technologies develops and operates a platform that connects global bus operators with travel resellers. Its system offers operators tools for ride management, sales channels, bookings, and code share management. For travel providers, it facilitates selling and booking intercity bus tickets worldwide through a single API.
Matsmart
Venture Round in 2015
Matsmart Scandinavia AB is an online platform based in Skogås, Sweden, that specializes in selling surplus food products at discounted prices. Founded in 2014 by Karl Andersson, Erik Södergren, and Ulf Skagerström, the company addresses the issue of food waste by offering items that may otherwise be discarded due to packaging changes, approaching expiration dates, or other factors. Matsmart has successfully expanded its operations to Norway and Finland, achieving significant growth in the process, with recurring revenues reaching SEK 200 million. In 2017 alone, the company managed to save 2,022 tonnes of food from being wasted, providing suppliers with a viable outlet for their surplus inventory while promoting sustainability in the grocery sector.
Lesara is a global e-commerce company, founded in 2013, that specializes in offering a wide range of fashion merchandise and consumer goods at competitive prices. Headquartered in Germany with operations in China, Lesara has expanded into 24 markets across Europe, providing products in 7 languages. The company's vertically integrated supply chain allows it to swiftly move from product idea to launch in just 2 weeks, offering over 100,000 SKUs. Lesara's platform provides customers with a secure and convenient online shopping experience, featuring a diverse selection of clothing, jewelry, electronics, home goods, and other consumer items at discounted prices. With a team of over 300 employees, Lesara was recognized as the fastest-growing tech company in Europe in 2016.
iZettle AB is a financial technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, that specializes in mobile payment services and applications designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2010, it revolutionized the industry with the introduction of the first mini chip card reader, enabling businesses to accept card payments through smartphones and tablets. iZettle offers a range of products, including the iZettle Card Reader Lite and an application compatible with iOS and Android devices, which facilitate payment processing, business management, sales analytics, and customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele across several countries, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Brazil. As of 2018, iZettle operates as a subsidiary of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Spotify offers a digital music-streaming service, providing on-demand access to songs across various devices. It enables users to search and discover music collections, build playlists, share music via social networks, and receive personalized recommendations based on listening history.