Picus Capital

Picus Capital is an early-stage technology investment firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2015. The firm specializes in making pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in sectors such as real estate, finance and insurance, human resources, renewable energy, mobility, and healthcare. With a long-term investment philosophy, Picus Capital seeks to partner closely with exceptional founders committed to building category leaders over a span of 5 to 10 years or more. The firm has invested in over 50 companies, emphasizing a collaborative approach that combines financial discipline with entrepreneurial creativity. Its investment strategy involves identifying attractive opportunities within targeted industries and providing hands-on support to portfolio companies, including strategic advice, HR management, and access to a broad network of business and investor connections.

Joséphine Allolio

Investor

Andrea Baronchelli

Venture Partner

Santiago Dañino Beck

Venture Partner

Pierre Bourdon

Vice President

Li Chen

Senior Vice President

Grace Cole

Investor

Philipp Emig

Senior Vice President

Max Ewerth

Investor

Robin Godenrath

Founding Partner

Jagesh Golwala

Venture Partner

Caroline Grau

Venture Scout

Robert Hammond

Investor

Carina Harding

Investor

Vitali Harwardt

CFO

Kolja Heck

Investor

Oliver Heinrich

Partner

Patrick Hermann

Senior Vice President

Philipp Herzog

Investor

Naman Jhawar

Partner and Head of India and Southeast Asia

Lorenz Kammer

Investor

Roberto Kern

Investor

Moritz Kittler

Investor

Leonard Klüpfel

Investor

Fernandina Ko

Investor

Cristina Koehn

Venture Partner

Alessandro Kopp

Senior Vice President

Alexander Kremer

Partner, China

Tony Liu

Investor

Jose Tomas Lizana

Venture Partner

Marc Maurer

Investor

Finn Meier

Venture Partner

David Mirzazadeh

Investor

Grace Missakian

Investor

Alice Morath

Investor

Raphael Mukomilow

Partner

Alramina Myrzabekova

Investor

Lukas Möller

Venture Partner

Nina Neumann

Investor

Daniel Niklas

Investor

Dominik Nowak

Investor

August von Oppenheim

Investor

Mikko Preuss

Investor

Wendy Qian

Investor

Florian Reichert

Partner and Managing Director

Julian Roeoes

Partner and Head of Americas

Alex Rohregger

Vice President

Emil Schaefer

Investor

Daniel Schläger

Investor

Niclas Schmidt

Investor

Maximilian Albert Schmidt

Investor

Melanie Schwendimann

Investor

Sebastian Schäfer

Partner

Patrick Sonnleitner

Investor

Manuel Stollwitzer

Investor

Abhijay Thacker

Investor

Shantel Tse

Venture Partner

Hannes Verschueren

Investor

Francis Wang

Investor

Christian K. Wanzek

Venture Partner

Philipp Wieschalka

Investor

Alexander Worbs

Investor

Luis Zarate

Vice President

Philipp Zinnenlauf

Investor

Past deals in Leasing

FINN

Series B in 2022
finn GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in leasing and renting cars, providing a variety of vehicles such as mini cars, SUVs, vans, and combinations from brands including Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Opel, and Range Rover. The company offers an all-inclusive monthly car subscription service that allows customers to enjoy the benefits of car ownership without the associated challenges and hidden costs. Additionally, finn is committed to sustainability, as it compensates for CO2 emissions by planting trees for every journey taken by its customers. This approach aims to make mobility both enjoyable and environmentally friendly.

Flexcavo

Seed Round in 2021
Flexcavo GmbH rents construction machinery online and offline. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Rosenheim, Germany.

Cove

Series A in 2020
Cove Living Pte Ltd is a co-living company based in Singapore that specializes in providing flexible rental solutions for tenants. Established in 2018, Cove focuses on creating comfortable and stylish shared living spaces, including flatshare rooms and private studios, which are thoughtfully furnished and located in prime city areas. The company leverages technology to streamline the rental process, offering a digital and hassle-free booking experience. Cove's properties come equipped with essential amenities such as furniture, Wi-Fi, and housekeeping services, ensuring a convenient living environment for its residents. By prioritizing the needs of renters and offering adaptable rental contracts, Cove aims to enhance the rental experience while maintaining affordability.

FINN

Series A in 2020
finn GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in leasing and renting cars, providing a variety of vehicles such as mini cars, SUVs, vans, and combinations from brands including Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Opel, and Range Rover. The company offers an all-inclusive monthly car subscription service that allows customers to enjoy the benefits of car ownership without the associated challenges and hidden costs. Additionally, finn is committed to sustainability, as it compensates for CO2 emissions by planting trees for every journey taken by its customers. This approach aims to make mobility both enjoyable and environmentally friendly.

Flexcavo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Flexcavo GmbH rents construction machinery online and offline. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Rosenheim, Germany.

FINN

Seed Round in 2019
finn GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in leasing and renting cars, providing a variety of vehicles such as mini cars, SUVs, vans, and combinations from brands including Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Opel, and Range Rover. The company offers an all-inclusive monthly car subscription service that allows customers to enjoy the benefits of car ownership without the associated challenges and hidden costs. Additionally, finn is committed to sustainability, as it compensates for CO2 emissions by planting trees for every journey taken by its customers. This approach aims to make mobility both enjoyable and environmentally friendly.

Zeus Living

Series B in 2019
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

Cove

Seed Round in 2019
Cove Living Pte Ltd is a co-living company based in Singapore that specializes in providing flexible rental solutions for tenants. Established in 2018, Cove focuses on creating comfortable and stylish shared living spaces, including flatshare rooms and private studios, which are thoughtfully furnished and located in prime city areas. The company leverages technology to streamline the rental process, offering a digital and hassle-free booking experience. Cove's properties come equipped with essential amenities such as furniture, Wi-Fi, and housekeeping services, ensuring a convenient living environment for its residents. By prioritizing the needs of renters and offering adaptable rental contracts, Cove aims to enhance the rental experience while maintaining affordability.

FINN

Pre Seed Round in 2019
finn GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in leasing and renting cars, providing a variety of vehicles such as mini cars, SUVs, vans, and combinations from brands including Hyundai, Jaguar, Land Rover, Opel, and Range Rover. The company offers an all-inclusive monthly car subscription service that allows customers to enjoy the benefits of car ownership without the associated challenges and hidden costs. Additionally, finn is committed to sustainability, as it compensates for CO2 emissions by planting trees for every journey taken by its customers. This approach aims to make mobility both enjoyable and environmentally friendly.

Proprioo

Series B in 2019
Proprioo is a French start-up founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

Lendis

Seed Round in 2019
Lendis GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, provides a digital rental service for office furniture and electronics. The company offers a wide range of products, including desks, chairs, laptops, cell phones, and acoustic solutions, allowing users to rent items for a minimum period of three months or opt for long-term rentals. Lendis simplifies office management by enabling businesses to efficiently equip their workspace while also providing services such as assembly and dismantling of equipment. This approach helps organizations focus on their core operations and growth, alleviating the complexities associated with managing office infrastructure.

Nested

Series C in 2018
Nested operates a real estate platform that aims to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners. By offering cash advances to facilitate the purchase of a new home while simultaneously managing the sale of their current property, Nested provides sellers with certainty and control over their transactions. The platform guarantees that homes will be sold within 90 days, addressing common issues such as unclear valuations and unreliable estate agents. Nested's approach is designed to alleviate the stress associated with selling a home, ensuring that clients receive the best possible price for their property while helping them secure their desired new home within their preferred timeline.

Lendis

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Lendis GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, provides a digital rental service for office furniture and electronics. The company offers a wide range of products, including desks, chairs, laptops, cell phones, and acoustic solutions, allowing users to rent items for a minimum period of three months or opt for long-term rentals. Lendis simplifies office management by enabling businesses to efficiently equip their workspace while also providing services such as assembly and dismantling of equipment. This approach helps organizations focus on their core operations and growth, alleviating the complexities associated with managing office infrastructure.

Proprioo

Series A in 2018
Proprioo is a French start-up founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2017
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

StrideUp

Seed Round in 2017
StrideUp is a home financing platform that aims to revolutionize the home-buying process by addressing the challenges of traditional home ownership. The company recognizes that the financial leap between renting and owning a home can be prohibitive for many individuals. By leveraging technology and data, StrideUp offers a solution that allows users to purchase a portion of a property and gradually increase their ownership over time. This innovative approach enables aspiring homeowners to enjoy the benefits of homeownership without the burden of a large mortgage, thereby fostering greater accessibility in the housing market.

Nested

Series B in 2017
Nested operates a real estate platform that aims to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners. By offering cash advances to facilitate the purchase of a new home while simultaneously managing the sale of their current property, Nested provides sellers with certainty and control over their transactions. The platform guarantees that homes will be sold within 90 days, addressing common issues such as unclear valuations and unreliable estate agents. Nested's approach is designed to alleviate the stress associated with selling a home, ensuring that clients receive the best possible price for their property while helping them secure their desired new home within their preferred timeline.

Leadhome

Seed Round in 2017
Leadhome Pty Ltd is a South African real estate agency founded in 2013, based in Randburg. The company specializes in providing services related to the buying, selling, and renting of residential properties, along with home loan assistance. Leadhome adopts a modern approach to real estate by combining technology with personalized service, allowing clients to maximize their profits during property transactions. The agency charges a flat fee of R39,995 plus VAT, which is only payable upon successful transfer of ownership, eliminating the need for upfront deposits. Clients benefit from comprehensive support provided by full-service agents who guide them through the entire selling process in the comfort of their homes. Through its innovative model, Leadhome aims to enhance the real estate industry by making property transactions more efficient and cost-effective.

Nested

Series A in 2017
Nested operates a real estate platform that aims to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners. By offering cash advances to facilitate the purchase of a new home while simultaneously managing the sale of their current property, Nested provides sellers with certainty and control over their transactions. The platform guarantees that homes will be sold within 90 days, addressing common issues such as unclear valuations and unreliable estate agents. Nested's approach is designed to alleviate the stress associated with selling a home, ensuring that clients receive the best possible price for their property while helping them secure their desired new home within their preferred timeline.

Proprioo

Seed Round in 2017
Proprioo is a French start-up founded in 2012, based in Paris, that offers an online real estate brokerage platform. Its mission is to provide an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by enabling users to buy and sell properties through a fully digital experience. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, Lyon, and Bordeaux, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. The platform employs machine learning to match property listings with qualified buyers, deliver accurate value estimates, and facilitate effective marketing distribution. By streamlining the sales process, Proprioo aims to help property owners avoid common pitfalls that can hinder sales.

Naborly

Angel Round in 2016
Naborly is a technology company that provides an AI-driven platform designed to assist landlords and tenants in managing the rental process more effectively. The platform offers comprehensive tenant screening services, allowing landlords to securely verify tenant identities, incomes, and employment histories. It features an inclusive credit bureau that provides free credit reports and facilitates criminal background checks, streamlining the tenant selection process. In addition to tenant screening, Naborly offers lease protection insurance and low-interest payday lending, aimed at supporting tenants during financial hardships. This combination of services is intended to alleviate the challenges associated with evictions and promote a smoother rental experience for both landlords and tenants.

Nested

Seed Round in 2016
Nested operates a real estate platform that aims to simplify the home-selling process for homeowners. By offering cash advances to facilitate the purchase of a new home while simultaneously managing the sale of their current property, Nested provides sellers with certainty and control over their transactions. The platform guarantees that homes will be sold within 90 days, addressing common issues such as unclear valuations and unreliable estate agents. Nested's approach is designed to alleviate the stress associated with selling a home, ensuring that clients receive the best possible price for their property while helping them secure their desired new home within their preferred timeline.

Zeus Living

Seed Round in 2016
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.
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