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 Real Estate

Morada Uno

Seed Round in 2021
Morada Uno underwrites and insures house rentals by equipping real estate professionals with tools and technology. The company aims to simplify and create trust and security in real estate transactions, promoting fairness in every interaction, and promoting a positive change in the mentality and way of doing things in Mexico.

Flat.mx

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Flat.mx is a property tech startup that that simplifies the process of buying or selling a home, with a deep layer of technology and data. With Flat.mx, sellers can sell their homes for a fair price in a matter of days, and move-in to a new apartment effortlessly. For buyers, Flat.mx assures the conditions of the property, a fair purchase price, and a seamless buying experience. Bernardo Cordero and Victor Noguera founded it in 2019 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Distrito Federal.

Proprioo

Series B in 2019
Proprioo is a French start-up established in 2012, headquartered in Paris, that provides online real estate brokerage services. The company aims to offer an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by facilitating the buying and selling of properties through a fully digital platform. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. This service encompasses everything from property valuation to the sale process at the notary, making real estate transactions more accessible and cost-effective for users.

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.

Proprioo

Series A in 2018
Proprioo is a French start-up established in 2012, headquartered in Paris, that provides online real estate brokerage services. The company aims to offer an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by facilitating the buying and selling of properties through a fully digital platform. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. This service encompasses everything from property valuation to the sale process at the notary, making real estate transactions more accessible and cost-effective for users.

ProntoPiso

Seed Round in 2018
ProntoPiso offers real estate services that provide advise during the buying and selling of properties. The company's online platform accompanies and advises real estate transactions and advances the money from the sale of houses without cost, enabling clients to receive real estate transaction-related support and buy/sell properties with ease.

Blok

Venture Round in 2018
Blok Enterprises Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, is a digital real estate agent that operates an automated platform designed to streamline the property selling process. Established in 2016, Blok provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for apartment and house sales by handling various routine tasks such as property valuation, photography, marketing, and documentation. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform simplifies the selling experience, allowing sellers to manage viewings for potential buyers while Blok oversees the remaining aspects of the sale. This approach attracts a diverse clientele, including both traditional sellers who typically rely on brokers and those who prefer to sell independently.

ProntoPiso

Seed Round in 2017
ProntoPiso offers real estate services that provide advise during the buying and selling of properties. The company's online platform accompanies and advises real estate transactions and advances the money from the sale of houses without cost, enabling clients to receive real estate transaction-related support and buy/sell properties with ease.

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.

Blok

Seed Round in 2017
Blok Enterprises Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, is a digital real estate agent that operates an automated platform designed to streamline the property selling process. Established in 2016, Blok provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for apartment and house sales by handling various routine tasks such as property valuation, photography, marketing, and documentation. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform simplifies the selling experience, allowing sellers to manage viewings for potential buyers while Blok oversees the remaining aspects of the sale. This approach attracts a diverse clientele, including both traditional sellers who typically rely on brokers and those who prefer to sell independently.

Door.com

Series A in 2017
Door Inc., operating as Door Texas Realty, LLC, is a real estate brokerage based in Dallas, Texas, providing services primarily in Texas and several other states including Colorado, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Established in 2015, Door aims to enhance the real estate transaction experience by reducing anxiety and costs associated with home ownership. The company employs a team-centric approach, utilizing full-time, non-commissioned experts who specialize in various aspects of real estate, such as project management, marketing, and negotiation. This specialization allows agents to focus solely on client service rather than lead generation, resulting in higher transaction volumes and increased client satisfaction. Door's innovative platform leverages technology to improve transparency and access in real estate transactions, ultimately enabling clients to save money and retain more of their home equity. The company's commitment to client service and specialization has earned it a high customer rating, reflecting its effectiveness in delivering positive outcomes in the real estate market.

LeadHome

Seed Round in 2017
Leadhome Pty Ltd is a South African real estate agency based in Randburg, established in 2013. The company specializes in providing a range of real estate services, including the buying, selling, and letting of properties, as well as offering home loan assistance. Leadhome aims to enhance the real estate experience by integrating technology with personal service, offering clients a flat fee for their services, which is only payable upon successful property transfer. This fee covers comprehensive support from full-service agents who provide guidance throughout the entire selling process, ensuring a client-focused approach to real estate transactions.

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 established in 2012, headquartered in Paris, that provides online real estate brokerage services. The company aims to offer an alternative to traditional real estate agencies by facilitating the buying and selling of properties through a fully digital platform. Proprioo operates across Île-de-France, as well as the Lyon and Bordeaux regions, significantly reducing agency commissions by offering a complete sales service for a flat fee of €1,990. This service encompasses everything from property valuation to the sale process at the notary, making real estate transactions more accessible and cost-effective for users.

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.

Homeday

Series A in 2016
Homeday is a real estate company. It provides a platform for data-driven pairing in the real estate industry. Its platform helps real estate agents to pair with private property owners to sell their property. The Company offers a platform for property owners to find brokers, as well as provides real estate appraisal, land valuation, and leasing services. Homeday was founded by Steffen Wicker and Dmitri Uvarovski in 2014.