Picus Capital

Founded in Munich, Germany in 2015, Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm with a long-term investment philosophy. It works closely with daring founders to build successful global companies across various sectors including financial services, HR, energy & climate, healthcare, logistics & mobility, real estate & construction, crypto & web3, deeptech, and e-commerce. Picus invests in pre-seed, seed, and series A ventures, aiming to become the closest partner of its portfolio companies by supporting strategic decisions and operative challenges throughout their lifecycle.

Joséphine Allolio

Investor

Santiago Beck

Partner

Pierre Bourdon

Investor

Li Chen

Investor

Grace Cole

Investor

Past deals in Business Intelligence

Landbase

Seed Round in 2024
Landbase is a technology company that specializes in automating and optimizing sales and marketing processes for businesses. It operates a lead generation platform powered by advanced AI agents, which work in conjunction with human expertise to intelligently streamline the go-to-market strategy. This automation helps businesses enhance their lead conversion rates and ultimately drive increased revenue.

Baselayer

Seed Round in 2024
Baselayer automates business risk assessment and eliminates B2B fraud for financial institutions. It offers services such as KYB, fraud detection, onboarding optimization, risk profiling, portfolio monitoring, and workflow automation, empowering over 1,900 institutions to build trust with businesses.

Clara

Venture Round in 2024
Clara is a Latin American fintech company specializing in corporate spending management. It offers locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay services, financing solutions, and a software platform designed to streamline expense reporting and provide real-time insights into spending.

Aleph

Series A in 2023
Aleph operates a financial planning and analysis platform designed to enhance the capabilities of traditional spreadsheets such as Excel and Google Sheets. By integrating data from accounting systems and various operational sources, Aleph provides specialized financial tools that are always current. This allows clients to create sophisticated financial models and use cases, ultimately facilitating informed investment decisions. Aleph aims to support finance departments by merging the familiarity of spreadsheets with advanced financial insights, making it a valuable resource for financial professionals.

Flawless

Seed Round in 2023
Eversync operates a monitoring and alerting platform designed to enhance business operations for ecommerce and marketplace companies. By leveraging AI technology, the platform provides operations observability and incident management, allowing businesses to streamline their processes and improve profitability. Eversync's solution features data-triggered notifications and automation through user-friendly, no-code interfaces. This enables businesses to proactively detect events and gain real-time oversight of their operations, ultimately saving time and increasing efficiency.

Clara

Series B in 2023
Clara is a Latin American fintech company specializing in corporate spending management. It offers locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay services, financing solutions, and a software platform designed to streamline expense reporting and provide real-time insights into spending.

SimpliContract

Seed Round in 2023
SimpliContract is a company specializing in contract lifecycle management through its AI-powered SaaS platform. The platform supports authoring and managing contracts, aiming to increase revenue, lower risk, improve compliance, reduce expenses, and enhance productivity for businesses. SimpliContract's mission is to use artificial intelligence to make contracting more accessible and efficient. It assists legal, sales, finance, and procurement teams throughout the contract lifecycle, facilitating effective communication between internal and external stakeholders. The platform leverages AI and natural language processing algorithms to extract valuable insights from contracts and digitize existing ones, offering an easy-to-use and highly configurable design.

Baselayer

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Baselayer automates business risk assessment and eliminates B2B fraud for financial institutions. It offers services such as KYB, fraud detection, onboarding optimization, risk profiling, portfolio monitoring, and workflow automation, empowering over 1,900 institutions to build trust with businesses.

Aspire

Series C in 2023
Aspire is a finance operating system for growing businesses in Southeast Asia. The platform combines business accounts, cross-border payments, corporate cards, automated invoice processing, and expense management with integrated financial management software. It enables users to manage bank accounts, invoicing, and cash flow in a single interface and provides access to funding and financial tools to support smart decisions. The company also offers Aspire Kickstart, an incorporation service for Singaporean companies. Founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, Aspire focuses on helping startups and SMBs streamline finance operations, improve transparency, and reduce administrative overhead.

Flawless

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Eversync operates a monitoring and alerting platform designed to enhance business operations for ecommerce and marketplace companies. By leveraging AI technology, the platform provides operations observability and incident management, allowing businesses to streamline their processes and improve profitability. Eversync's solution features data-triggered notifications and automation through user-friendly, no-code interfaces. This enables businesses to proactively detect events and gain real-time oversight of their operations, ultimately saving time and increasing efficiency.

Buildd

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Buildd develops Banking-as-a-Service software that enables developers to create and launch financial products using embedded finance APIs. It handles compliance, security, partnerships, risk management, and front-end services like onboarding and disbursals.

Xepelin

Series B in 2022
Xepelin is a financial technology company focused on transforming business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive suite of digital financial services, including short-term and long-term loans, capital credits, and accounts payable financing, all accessible through its online platform. By automating financial management and enhancing access to liquidity via smart accounts, Xepelin aims to provide economic freedom for its clients. The company also emphasizes the importance of advanced financial indicators and risk assessments to streamline decision-making within the broader business ecosystem. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Xepelin is positioned to lead a new era in finance, supported by notable investors in the industry.

Kamino

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kamino is a comprehensive financial management platform tailored for medium-sized businesses in Brazil. It offers embedded B2B payments, real-time data access, and a rigorous approval system for secure payment processing. By automating accounts payable and reconciliation, Kamino has significantly saved businesses time and improved operational efficiency.

Mirta

Seed Round in 2021
Mirta, founded in 2019 by Ciro Di Lanno and Martina Capriotti, is a digital showroom that connects contemporary brands with independent curators, including retail shops, online stores, and influencers. The platform aims to transform the wholesale buying and selling process for high-end brands and retailers. Mirta's marketplace allows curators to discover new brands, select products, and purchase them online, offering unique benefits such as no minimum order requirements, net 60-day payment terms, and free returns. Additionally, Mirta provides brands with an order management system, Mirta Officina, which streamlines processes like shipping, invoicing, and payment management, while also granting access to valuable data and analytics. The platform bridges the gap between B2C e-commerce and B2B wholesale, facilitating connections between high-quality local fashion artisans and international boutiques.

Clara

Series B in 2021
Clara is a Latin American fintech company specializing in corporate spending management. It offers locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay services, financing solutions, and a software platform designed to streamline expense reporting and provide real-time insights into spending.

Billie

Series C in 2021
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

Varejo Integrado

Series A in 2021
Varejo Integrado operates integrated retail market intended to deliver various products. Its technology finds the different prices for the products in the market, enabling clients to consolidate orders from various establishments to guarantee the best price and get next day delivery.

Aspire

Series B in 2021
Aspire is a finance operating system for growing businesses in Southeast Asia. The platform combines business accounts, cross-border payments, corporate cards, automated invoice processing, and expense management with integrated financial management software. It enables users to manage bank accounts, invoicing, and cash flow in a single interface and provides access to funding and financial tools to support smart decisions. The company also offers Aspire Kickstart, an incorporation service for Singaporean companies. Founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, Aspire focuses on helping startups and SMBs streamline finance operations, improve transparency, and reduce administrative overhead.

Pectus Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Pectus Finance is a provider of financial planning and analysis software, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of finance teams across various sectors, including SaaS, manufactured goods, fintech, and e-commerce. The company's platform integrates with existing systems to deliver data analytics, real-time reporting, and collaborative planning services. This software facilitates an online guided planning experience, allowing users to update budgets and forecasts seamlessly. By empowering finance teams with these tools, Pectus Finance enables organizations to drive business performance and make informed decisions.

Clara

Series A in 2021
Clara is a Latin American fintech company specializing in corporate spending management. It offers locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay services, financing solutions, and a software platform designed to streamline expense reporting and provide real-time insights into spending.

SimpliContract

Seed Round in 2021
SimpliContract is a company specializing in contract lifecycle management through its AI-powered SaaS platform. The platform supports authoring and managing contracts, aiming to increase revenue, lower risk, improve compliance, reduce expenses, and enhance productivity for businesses. SimpliContract's mission is to use artificial intelligence to make contracting more accessible and efficient. It assists legal, sales, finance, and procurement teams throughout the contract lifecycle, facilitating effective communication between internal and external stakeholders. The platform leverages AI and natural language processing algorithms to extract valuable insights from contracts and digitize existing ones, offering an easy-to-use and highly configurable design.

Clara

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Clara is a Latin American fintech company specializing in corporate spending management. It offers locally-issued corporate cards, bill pay services, financing solutions, and a software platform designed to streamline expense reporting and provide real-time insights into spending.

Xepelin

Seed Round in 2021
Xepelin is a financial technology company focused on transforming business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive suite of digital financial services, including short-term and long-term loans, capital credits, and accounts payable financing, all accessible through its online platform. By automating financial management and enhancing access to liquidity via smart accounts, Xepelin aims to provide economic freedom for its clients. The company also emphasizes the importance of advanced financial indicators and risk assessments to streamline decision-making within the broader business ecosystem. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Xepelin is positioned to lead a new era in finance, supported by notable investors in the industry.

Xepelin

Seed Round in 2021
Xepelin is a financial technology company focused on transforming business finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America. It offers a comprehensive suite of digital financial services, including short-term and long-term loans, capital credits, and accounts payable financing, all accessible through its online platform. By automating financial management and enhancing access to liquidity via smart accounts, Xepelin aims to provide economic freedom for its clients. The company also emphasizes the importance of advanced financial indicators and risk assessments to streamline decision-making within the broader business ecosystem. With a workforce of over 500 employees, Xepelin is positioned to lead a new era in finance, supported by notable investors in the industry.

Building Radar

Series A in 2019
Building Radar GmbH operates a data analysis platform that enables suppliers and service providers to identify building projects globally. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company leverages artificial intelligence to continuously search the internet for real-time data on all phases of planning and construction. This technology allows customers to discover new and existing construction projects ahead of their competitors, providing them with opportunities to engage early and enhance their profit margins. Building Radar's client base includes a diverse range of companies involved in the construction industry, from concrete manufacturers to interior design solution providers, all benefiting from access to comprehensive project information.

Aspire

Series A in 2019
Aspire is a finance operating system for growing businesses in Southeast Asia. The platform combines business accounts, cross-border payments, corporate cards, automated invoice processing, and expense management with integrated financial management software. It enables users to manage bank accounts, invoicing, and cash flow in a single interface and provides access to funding and financial tools to support smart decisions. The company also offers Aspire Kickstart, an incorporation service for Singaporean companies. Founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, Aspire focuses on helping startups and SMBs streamline finance operations, improve transparency, and reduce administrative overhead.

Billie

Series B in 2019
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

Genus AI

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Genus AI operates an artificial intelligence platform that empowers businesses to engage customers emotionally through innovative marketing solutions. The platform generates product catalog images, seed audiences, copy, and video, enabling brands to grow efficiently across various social channels.

Aspire

Seed Round in 2018
Aspire is a finance operating system for growing businesses in Southeast Asia. The platform combines business accounts, cross-border payments, corporate cards, automated invoice processing, and expense management with integrated financial management software. It enables users to manage bank accounts, invoicing, and cash flow in a single interface and provides access to funding and financial tools to support smart decisions. The company also offers Aspire Kickstart, an incorporation service for Singaporean companies. Founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, Aspire focuses on helping startups and SMBs streamline finance operations, improve transparency, and reduce administrative overhead.

DigitalGenius

Series A in 2017
Founded in 2013, DigitalGenius develops AI-powered software solutions for enhancing customer service operations. Its platform uses advanced AI technologies like conversational AI and visual recognition to automate and optimize customer interactions across multiple channels, ensuring efficient resolution of inquiries.

Billie

Series A in 2017
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

Genus AI

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Genus AI operates an artificial intelligence platform that empowers businesses to engage customers emotionally through innovative marketing solutions. The platform generates product catalog images, seed audiences, copy, and video, enabling brands to grow efficiently across various social channels.

Billie

Seed Round in 2016
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

Building Radar

Seed Round in 2016
Building Radar GmbH operates a data analysis platform that enables suppliers and service providers to identify building projects globally. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company leverages artificial intelligence to continuously search the internet for real-time data on all phases of planning and construction. This technology allows customers to discover new and existing construction projects ahead of their competitors, providing them with opportunities to engage early and enhance their profit margins. Building Radar's client base includes a diverse range of companies involved in the construction industry, from concrete manufacturers to interior design solution providers, all benefiting from access to comprehensive project information.
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