Picus Capital

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy. We work together with daring technology companies to build successful, global companies challenging the status quo and shaping tomorrow. We want to become the closest partner of our portfolio companies by working together on key strategic decisions and operative challenges. As a privately financed venture capital investor with long-term and flexible capital we are looking for exceptional founders who are committed to building category leaders throughout the next 5-10+ years. We invest in early-stage technology ventures with a focus on Real Estate, Finance & Insurance, Human Resources, Renewable Energy, Mobility, and Health. Picus makes initial investments in pre-seed, seed and series A ventures thereby starting to work together with entrepreneurs in various stages of their companies ranging from ideation phase to initial traction. We follow a very long-term investment approach investing significant amounts throughout the lifecycle of the companies. We have invested in over 50 companies to date. At Picus we work in a culture combining the discipline of a financial investor with the creativity and pragmatism of an entrepreneur. We follow a comprehensive and well-structured investment approach in order to identify the most attractive and ambitious investment opportunities in our target industries and geographies. Within our core investment team every member has a distinctive industry competence and a functional or geographic focus. We are working closely together with our portfolio companies to develop large and successful market leaders. This comprises in particular leveraging our marketing & sales expertise and our global market perspective to provide strategic advice, providing HR management to grant access to top talent, connecting our portfolio companies with our broad B2B & investor network as well as supporting the fundraising process.

Christoph Baumeister

scout

Pierre Bourdon

Investor

Li Chen

Investor

Grace Cole

Senior Investment Associate

Philipp Emig

Vice President

Stephan Füchtenhans

Investor

Robin Godenrath

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Carina Harding

Investor

Oliver Heinrich

Partner

Jeremias Heinrich

Founding Partner

Patrick Hermann

Investor

Arian Iranshahi

Investment Associate

Roberto Kern

Investor

Moritz Kittler

Investor

Alessandro Kopp

Investor

Alexander Kremer

Partner

Tony Liu

Investment Associate

Grace Missakian

Investor

Alice Morath

Investor

Raphael Mukomilow

Partner

Daniel Niklas

Investor

Lukas Pauly

Investor

Florian Reichert

Partner and Managing Director

Julian Roeoes

Partner

Alex Rohregger

Investor

Lena Röslmaier

Investor

Alexander Samwer

Founding Partner

Niclas Schmidt

Investor

Sebastian Schäfer

Investor

Patrick Sonnleitner

Investor

Francis Wang

Investor

Florian Wiethof

Investor

Alexander Worbs

Investor

Past deals in Banks

Clara

Series B in 2023
We started Clara to help individuals and families finance their lives in a more efficient, transparent, and empowered way. We started with one of life’s most important financial decisions -- a home. We are building technology to reduce the time and cost it takes to originate a mortgage and creating a more personalized, clear experience for our customers.

Narmi

Series B in 2022
Narmi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for regional and community financial institutions in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, Narmi aims to enhance the banking experience by providing a platform that allows these institutions to attract, engage, and retain customers more effectively. Their offerings include features such as online banking, account opening with fraud protection, and multi-factor authentication, all designed to streamline financial transactions and improve customer interaction. By equipping regional and community banks with advanced technology, Narmi helps them compete against larger banks and FinTech companies, fostering a more diverse and engaging financial ecosystem. In addition to its banking applications, Narmi also provides website design, development, and hosting services, as well as content generation and management solutions.

Buildd

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Embedded Finance APIs for all developers.This collection repersents the merchant facing API collection for the buildd ecosystem. Most of the API requires some sort of authorization to use.

Selina Finance

Series B in 2022
Selina Finance Limited, incorporated in 2018 and based in London, provides innovative digital finance services aimed at consumers and businesses. Recognizing the significant value tied up in UK homes and the reliance on costly consumer loans, credit cards, and overdrafts, the company offers flexible financing solutions that are designed to meet modern customer needs. Selina Finance enables individuals to assess their loan eligibility and provides credit facilities for property investors and businesses. By leveraging expertise in real estate, finance, and technology, Selina Finance aims to deliver a next-generation financing option that combines the flexibility of a current account, the affordability of a mortgage, and the ease of application typical of consumer loans.

Clara

Series B in 2021
We started Clara to help individuals and families finance their lives in a more efficient, transparent, and empowered way. We started with one of life’s most important financial decisions -- a home. We are building technology to reduce the time and cost it takes to originate a mortgage and creating a more personalized, clear experience for our customers.

Billie

Series C in 2021
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

Aspire

Series B in 2021
Aspire Financial Technologies Pte. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Singapore, specializes in providing cash management services tailored for small businesses. As a subsidiary of Aspire Financial Technologies Holdings Inc., the company focuses on delivering a finance management platform that simplifies banking processes. Aspire's offerings include a unified system for managing bank accounts, credit cards, invoicing, and expenses, allowing business owners to access essential financial tools conveniently. The platform is designed to facilitate borderless payments and enhance expense management, enabling clients to streamline their cash management operations and make informed business decisions without the delays and complexities often associated with traditional financial institutions.

Clara

Series A in 2021
We started Clara to help individuals and families finance their lives in a more efficient, transparent, and empowered way. We started with one of life’s most important financial decisions -- a home. We are building technology to reduce the time and cost it takes to originate a mortgage and creating a more personalized, clear experience for our customers.

Clara

Pre Seed Round in 2021
We started Clara to help individuals and families finance their lives in a more efficient, transparent, and empowered way. We started with one of life’s most important financial decisions -- a home. We are building technology to reduce the time and cost it takes to originate a mortgage and creating a more personalized, clear experience for our customers.

Narmi

Series A in 2021
Narmi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for regional and community financial institutions in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, Narmi aims to enhance the banking experience by providing a platform that allows these institutions to attract, engage, and retain customers more effectively. Their offerings include features such as online banking, account opening with fraud protection, and multi-factor authentication, all designed to streamline financial transactions and improve customer interaction. By equipping regional and community banks with advanced technology, Narmi helps them compete against larger banks and FinTech companies, fostering a more diverse and engaging financial ecosystem. In addition to its banking applications, Narmi also provides website design, development, and hosting services, as well as content generation and management solutions.

Clara

Seed Round in 2020
We started Clara to help individuals and families finance their lives in a more efficient, transparent, and empowered way. We started with one of life’s most important financial decisions -- a home. We are building technology to reduce the time and cost it takes to originate a mortgage and creating a more personalized, clear experience for our customers.

Selina Finance

Series A in 2020
Selina Finance Limited, incorporated in 2018 and based in London, provides innovative digital finance services aimed at consumers and businesses. Recognizing the significant value tied up in UK homes and the reliance on costly consumer loans, credit cards, and overdrafts, the company offers flexible financing solutions that are designed to meet modern customer needs. Selina Finance enables individuals to assess their loan eligibility and provides credit facilities for property investors and businesses. By leveraging expertise in real estate, finance, and technology, Selina Finance aims to deliver a next-generation financing option that combines the flexibility of a current account, the affordability of a mortgage, and the ease of application typical of consumer loans.

Aspire

Series A in 2019
Aspire Financial Technologies Pte. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Singapore, specializes in providing cash management services tailored for small businesses. As a subsidiary of Aspire Financial Technologies Holdings Inc., the company focuses on delivering a finance management platform that simplifies banking processes. Aspire's offerings include a unified system for managing bank accounts, credit cards, invoicing, and expenses, allowing business owners to access essential financial tools conveniently. The platform is designed to facilitate borderless payments and enhance expense management, enabling clients to streamline their cash management operations and make informed business decisions without the delays and complexities often associated with traditional financial institutions.

Billie

Series B in 2019
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

Narmi

Convertible Note in 2019
Narmi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for regional and community financial institutions in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, Narmi aims to enhance the banking experience by providing a platform that allows these institutions to attract, engage, and retain customers more effectively. Their offerings include features such as online banking, account opening with fraud protection, and multi-factor authentication, all designed to streamline financial transactions and improve customer interaction. By equipping regional and community banks with advanced technology, Narmi helps them compete against larger banks and FinTech companies, fostering a more diverse and engaging financial ecosystem. In addition to its banking applications, Narmi also provides website design, development, and hosting services, as well as content generation and management solutions.

Narmi

Seed Round in 2018
Narmi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for regional and community financial institutions in the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, Narmi aims to enhance the banking experience by providing a platform that allows these institutions to attract, engage, and retain customers more effectively. Their offerings include features such as online banking, account opening with fraud protection, and multi-factor authentication, all designed to streamline financial transactions and improve customer interaction. By equipping regional and community banks with advanced technology, Narmi helps them compete against larger banks and FinTech companies, fostering a more diverse and engaging financial ecosystem. In addition to its banking applications, Narmi also provides website design, development, and hosting services, as well as content generation and management solutions.

Aspire

Seed Round in 2018
Aspire Financial Technologies Pte. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Singapore, specializes in providing cash management services tailored for small businesses. As a subsidiary of Aspire Financial Technologies Holdings Inc., the company focuses on delivering a finance management platform that simplifies banking processes. Aspire's offerings include a unified system for managing bank accounts, credit cards, invoicing, and expenses, allowing business owners to access essential financial tools conveniently. The platform is designed to facilitate borderless payments and enhance expense management, enabling clients to streamline their cash management operations and make informed business decisions without the delays and complexities often associated with traditional financial institutions.

Loot

Series A in 2017
Loot Financial Services Ltd., based in London, provides innovative banking solutions, including current accounts and contactless MasterCard services. Founded in 2014, the company offers a web application that enables users to manage their finances effectively through features such as weekly budgeting data, real-time spending insights, and card management options like pausing and unpausing the card. Additionally, Loot combines a prepaid debit card with a budgeting app, allowing users to track their expenses without the hassle of manual entry. The company is currently focused on regional pilots to validate its business model and is seeking strategic investors for its global expansion.

Billie

Series A in 2017
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

Billie

Seed Round in 2016
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.