Point Nine

Point Nine Management GmbH, also known as Point Nine Capital, is a venture capital firm based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in early-stage investments primarily in the internet sector. Established in 2009, the firm focuses on areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), online marketplaces, and mobile technologies. It typically invests between €0.1 million and €1.5 million in startups, with the potential to increase total investments to €3 million over the lifetime of its holdings. Point Nine Capital aims to take minority stakes in companies and often collaborates with business angels and other venture capital firms. The firm has a global investment outlook, targeting markets across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, and has a track record of supporting successful companies like Delivery Hero, Clio, and Zendesk from their inception.

Alexander Bruehl

Investor

Pawel Chudzinski

Partner

Christoph Janz

Partner

Rodrigo Martinez

Venture Partner

Julia Morrongiello

Venture Partner

David Ola

Associate

Renaud Visage

Venture Partner

243 past transactions

Graneet

Series A in 2023
Graneet is a Digital Site Manager Assistant that is designed to help Construction Project Managers better track the financials and administrative processes of their projects (invoices, expenses, payments...).

Wikifarmer

Seed Round in 2023
Wikifarmer operates an online platform that serves as both a knowledge library and a marketplace for farmers. It aims to educate professional and amateur farmers on best practices for cultivating their fields, thereby enhancing their productivity and profitability. The platform provides valuable resources to help farmers increase their returns while connecting them directly with a wide array of buyers seeking agricultural products. This dual focus not only empowers farmers with essential knowledge but also addresses market inequalities by allowing them to sell their products at fair prices. Through its efforts, Wikifarmer strives to create a transparent and equitable environment within the agricultural sector, benefiting both farmers and consumers.

15Five

Series C in 2022
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

incident.io

Series A in 2022
Developer of an incident response platform designed to create, manage, and resolve incidents directly in Slack. The company's platform allows announcing all incidents in a single channel, in a consistent format, and automatically, helping organizations to communicate better during outages.

Soba

Seed Round in 2022
Soba Studios operates a game maker system and portal for gaming users. It develops a space where users make their own games and share it to people. Soba Studios is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Kaiko

Series B in 2022
Kaiko is a market data provider in the blockchain-based digital assets space, providing institutional investors and market participants with enterprise-grade data infrastructure. The company collects, normalizes, stores, and distributes digital assets market data via a livestream WebSocket, REST API, and cloud-based Flat File (.csv) Data Feed, to which clients connect to build data-driven applications. Its raw trade data, order books, and aggregates cover 20,000+ currency pairs across 85+ exchanges, with new markets added every day. With over five years of historical data, Kaiko provides the most extensive digital asset datasets in the industry. Kaiko caters to the market data needs of professional investors, asset managers, funds, researchers, regulators, third-party platforms, and exchanges. The company was founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France.

Laserhub

Series B in 2022
Laserhub GmbH is a prominent provider of sheet metal parts, specializing in the production and distribution of various metal components. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the company offers a wide range of services, including laser cutting, bending, and folding of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Additionally, Laserhub provides deburring, thread cutting, powder coating, and laser engraving services. It operates as a leading procurement platform for industrial metal parts in Germany, Austria, and France, facilitating efficient sourcing for businesses in these regions.

Akronym

Series A in 2022
Specialty coffee has become part of our daily routines in the most positive way. We now have access to what they want the most -- choices. In recent years, roasters have explored new ways to share coffees, making them more accessible and delicious without all the fuss. Enter specialty coffee-filled Nespresso® compatible capsules that open the palate to discovering new tastes and experiences.

Cryptio

Series A in 2022
Cryptio is a financial data analysis tool specifically designed for the cryptocurrency sector, catering to CFOs and CPAs. The software automates accounting, bookkeeping, and tax reporting for digital assets by consolidating transaction data from various wallets and exchanges. It transforms this data into formats suitable for accounting and financial analysis, simplifying compliance with regulations and audits. By integrating seamlessly with existing accounting practices and systems, Cryptio allows clients to effectively manage, report, and monitor their daily accounting transactions related to cryptocurrencies. This enables firms to focus on their core operations without the complexities of financial management associated with digital assets.

Vital

Seed Round in 2022
Vital API allows developers to access health data from wearable devices and at-home test kits. Multiple integrations are provided by vital to check health conditions.

Rooser

Series A in 2022
Rooser connects seafood buyers and suppliers across Europe, providing them with the tools they need to trade efficiently, negotiate prices, and process deliveries. Rooser is located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Gravity Sketch

Series A in 2022
Gravity Sketch is powering enterprise teams that need to think, collaborate, and create in three dimensions. They build intuitive multi-platform tools to radically improve the efficacy and efficiency of developing 3D products. Their energy is focussed entirely on their customers - removing friction from their archaic workflows, helping enhance and expedite their creative intent, and ultimately, making collaboration in cross-functional teams faster and more cost-effective. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, England.

Amenitiz

Series A in 2022
We created Amenitiz because we believe technology is the key to making success and profitability accessible to every hotelier in the world - whether they are in the heart of Paris or in the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. Our mission is to build an all-in-one platform to help owners grow and manage their vacation properties by making attracting guests,managing bookings and crafting exceptional experiences, simple and easy. We invite you to be part of our growing community and help us redefine the future of online hospitality together.

Typeform

Series C in 2022
Typeform S.L., founded in 2012 and based in Barcelona, Spain, offers a web-based platform designed to facilitate information collection and sharing in a conversational manner. The platform allows users to create engaging online forms, including surveys, polls, quizzes, and job applications, in multiple languages. Typeform serves a diverse clientele, including market researchers, recruiters, educators, and marketers, by providing tools that enhance user interaction and improve data collection. By prioritizing design and user experience, Typeform aims to transform the often mundane task of filling out forms into a more enjoyable and effective process. The company's mission is to make digital interactions more human, helping brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

Circular

Series A in 2022
Circular is an online community based in Madrid, Spain, that facilitates connections between startups and qualified candidates. The platform enables startups to refer candidates they did not hire to other companies within the community, thereby streamlining the recruitment process and reducing costs. In addition to this referral system, Circular allows individuals to search for employment opportunities across various capacities, helping them find suitable positions within the startup ecosystem. Formerly known as The Hiring Circle, Circular aims to enhance the efficiency of hiring by leveraging community resources.

Container xChange

Venture Round in 2022
xChange Solutions GmbH operates an online platform that connects container owners and users for repositioning. The company provides container logistics transaction process online, including container insurance, tracking, and availability services. It also hosts webinars that provide an insight on container logistics and shipping trends. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

qlub

Seed Round in 2022
Qlub develops a fast and secure payment solution for consumers in restaurants. Qlub allows restaurant, pub, and cafe owners to present their menus and accept payments in seconds. It's the kind of fast-paced stuff that people are used to, with the added benefit of keeping staff and guests happy. Qlub only takes 10 seconds to pay by scanning a QR code, paying with one click, and walking away. All of this is possible without the need to install an app.

Juro

Series B in 2022
Juro is a contract automation platform that enables your team to create, execute and monitor routine contracts at scale without ever leaving the browser. Juro enables legal and business teams at fast-scaling businesses like Deliveroo, BabylonHealth and SecretEscapes to agree contracts faster and gain better insight into contract data. Juro is backed by Union Square Ventures, Point Nine Capital, Seedcamp and founders of TransferWise, Gumtree and Indeed.

Attio

Seed Round in 2021
On a mission to power a seamless and data-driven investment experience.

Amenitiz

Seed Round in 2021
We created Amenitiz because we believe technology is the key to making success and profitability accessible to every hotelier in the world - whether they are in the heart of Paris or in the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia. Our mission is to build an all-in-one platform to help owners grow and manage their vacation properties by making attracting guests,managing bookings and crafting exceptional experiences, simple and easy. We invite you to be part of our growing community and help us redefine the future of online hospitality together.

Podcastle

Venture Round in 2021
Podcastle, Inc. is an online platform that transforms text news and articles into podcasts using advanced machine learning technology to generate natural human speech. Launched in 2020 and based in Middletown, Delaware, the platform allows users to efficiently convert their favorite written content into audio format, providing a convenient way to listen to stories on various devices, including computers, cell phones, and tablets. By offering this service for free, Podcastle enables users to enjoy and engage with news and articles in a new and accessible manner.

intenseye

Series A in 2021
Intenseye Inc. operates a video analytics platform. The product can be used to track variety of objects and extract information from videos and cameras in a secure way. The product provides real-time camera feeds for applications in occupational health and safety, retail consumer analytics, and outdoor advertising. Intenseye Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

Factorial

Series B in 2021
Factorial is a human resources software platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers an integrated solution that simplifies various HR tasks, including vacation management, payroll, and document management. The platform enables human resource managers to efficiently handle employee absences, such as holidays and sick leaves, while also providing support for employee benefits and flexible compensation plans. By automating these processes, Factorial reduces errors and enhances visibility into organizational data, allowing clients to streamline their HR operations effectively.

Detail Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Detail Technologies is a virtual camera that you can use in Zoom, Loom, Meet, Whereby, or your favorite streaming software.

GOURMEY

Seed Round in 2021
GOURMEY is a pioneering cultivated meat company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing and producing ethical foie gras derived from duck cells, aiming to transform the traditional meat industry. GOURMEY's mission focuses on facilitating a humane and sustainable transition in meat production by harvesting meat directly from animal cells. By reinventing France's renowned delicacy, GOURMEY seeks to promote a healthier and more ethical approach to meat consumption.

SuperAnnotate

Series A in 2021
SuperAnnotate is a Stockholm-based technology company founded in 2018, specializing in artificial intelligence software for image annotation services. The company offers advanced tools for image segmentation and object selection, enabling pixel-accurate annotations at speeds 10 to 20 times faster than traditional methods. Its AI-powered technology supports various industries, including autonomous vehicles, retail, security, and medical sectors, by providing high-quality training data that enhances computer vision projects while reducing costs and turnaround times. SuperAnnotate’s platform facilitates the annotation of images, videos, text, and other data types, promoting streamlined collaboration and quality management. Additionally, it offers software development kits to help clients integrate their solutions seamlessly, ensuring the creation of effective training models and efficient data organization.

Kaiko

Series A in 2021
Kaiko is a market data provider in the blockchain-based digital assets space, providing institutional investors and market participants with enterprise-grade data infrastructure. The company collects, normalizes, stores, and distributes digital assets market data via a livestream WebSocket, REST API, and cloud-based Flat File (.csv) Data Feed, to which clients connect to build data-driven applications. Its raw trade data, order books, and aggregates cover 20,000+ currency pairs across 85+ exchanges, with new markets added every day. With over five years of historical data, Kaiko provides the most extensive digital asset datasets in the industry. Kaiko caters to the market data needs of professional investors, asset managers, funds, researchers, regulators, third-party platforms, and exchanges. The company was founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France.

Pento

Series A in 2021
Pento ApS operates an online platform that provides human resources and payroll services tailored for European companies. Founded in 2016 and based in Aarhus, Denmark, Pento offers a suite of tools, including Pento Autopilot, which assists users in managing holiday data, expense tracking, and time registrations, alongside Pento Payroll, a comprehensive payroll system designed for modern businesses. The platform aims to automate payroll processes, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to efficiently handle salary processing and tax compliance. It also features user-friendly access for employees to view their pay history and personal pay-related information, making it a valuable resource for bookkeepers, audit firms, and outsourcing agencies.

Metalshub

Series A in 2021
Metalshub is an independent company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2016. It operates a digital marketplace dedicated to metals and ferroalloys, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and liquidity of the physical market. The platform serves as a SaaS-based procurement tool that streamlines the buying and selling processes in the metals and mining sector. It facilitates communication, negotiation, and transaction management between buyers and sellers, offering features such as secure document sharing, real-time market data, and logistics management. This comprehensive approach enables metal producers and consumers to improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation in their procurement activities. With an international team that brings extensive experience in physical metals trading and logistics, Metalshub aspires to be the leading platform for the global metals and ferroalloys community.

Whereby

Series A in 2021
Whereby is a collaboration tool for those who want to conduct simple and reliable video meetings. Built on WebRTC technology, it's truly a "one click to join" service. All meetings are from your browser - no downloads, and no login for guests.

Preply

Series B in 2021
Preply Inc. operates an online tutoring marketplace that connects students with independent tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to search for tutors across various subjects and filter options based on price, duration, and tutor credentials. Tutors can create specific tutoring packages that include learning materials to enhance the educational experience. The marketplace supports preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS, among others, facilitating sessions via video conferencing tools like Skype. Preply serves a diverse user base by offering access to professional private tutors from over 185 countries, thereby promoting effective learning and helping students achieve their academic goals.

CloudTalk

Series A in 2021
Create a virtual phone system for sales and customer service teams from anywhere in the world.

Container xChange

Venture Round in 2021
xChange Solutions GmbH operates an online platform that connects container owners and users for repositioning. The company provides container logistics transaction process online, including container insurance, tracking, and availability services. It also hosts webinars that provide an insight on container logistics and shipping trends. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

intenseye

Seed Round in 2021
Intenseye Inc. operates a video analytics platform. The product can be used to track variety of objects and extract information from videos and cameras in a secure way. The product provides real-time camera feeds for applications in occupational health and safety, retail consumer analytics, and outdoor advertising. Intenseye Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Jose, California.

Soda

Series A in 2021
Soda tells you which data is worth fixing. Soda doesn’t just monitor datasets and send meaningful alerts to the relevant teams. It identifies and prioritizes data issues that are causing your business the most damage, and walks you through a resolution workflow. Unlike infrastructure and applications, data monitoring requires the active involvement of non-technical stakeholders. Soda offers a collaborative platform that helps companies divide the roles and responsibilities. Whether that’s doing row counts so engineers know the data is correct or evaluating if a certain distribution still holds so the data scientists know the data inputs for their model are correct.

cargo.one

Series B in 2020
Cargo.one is a digital platform designed for freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities across airlines. Cargo.one focuses on growth opportunities in North America, where airlines have been responding to surging demand for air cargo. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

UpCodes

Seed Round in 2020
UpCodes, Inc. operates a platform that helps the construction industry navigate compliance. The company creates tools that help to collaborate and streamline the process of staying up to date with building codes. It provides search engine for searching across multiple publications or focus on singular codes, simplifies coordination by providing structure research around teams and projects, and easy accessibility of codes. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Gravity Sketch

Seed Round in 2020
Gravity Sketch is powering enterprise teams that need to think, collaborate, and create in three dimensions. They build intuitive multi-platform tools to radically improve the efficacy and efficiency of developing 3D products. Their energy is focussed entirely on their customers - removing friction from their archaic workflows, helping enhance and expedite their creative intent, and ultimately, making collaboration in cross-functional teams faster and more cost-effective. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, England.

AMMP Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
AMMP Technologies is an Amsterdam-based provider of digital solutions for energy service companies in emerging markets. The AMMP SaaS platform is a vendor-agnostic solution for remote monitoring and management of portfolios of renewable/hybrid energy systems. It enables data-driven operational excellence, leading to higher system uptimes and significant OPEX savings. Since AMMP’s founding in 2018, the company’s operational base has grown to nearly 1,000 systems worldwide. Prior to AMMP, the founding team worked together at E.ON Off Grid Solutions to successfully deploy and operate mini-grids across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Soda

Seed Round in 2020
Soda tells you which data is worth fixing. Soda doesn’t just monitor datasets and send meaningful alerts to the relevant teams. It identifies and prioritizes data issues that are causing your business the most damage, and walks you through a resolution workflow. Unlike infrastructure and applications, data monitoring requires the active involvement of non-technical stakeholders. Soda offers a collaborative platform that helps companies divide the roles and responsibilities. Whether that’s doing row counts so engineers know the data is correct or evaluating if a certain distribution still holds so the data scientists know the data inputs for their model are correct.

Showbie

Series A in 2020
Showbie combines all of the essential tools for assignments, feedback, and communication in one easy-to-use platform. Showbie's features were designed with teachers and students in mind. Teachers can get set up and start using Showbie's powerful platform within minutes. Teachers who use Showbie love how it transforms their classrooms into engaging, collaborative, and organized learning environments. Showbie's suite of tools make it easy to give rich, differentiated feedback to students, so everyone gets the help they need to succeed. Showbie allows students to share files and ideas with each other, ensuring everyone is on the same page and encouraging collaboration. Showbie lets teachers work with their peers and easily engage with families. Teachers can set up groups to work directly with colleagues, share best practices, or discuss the needs of particular students. Parents can easily be part of the conversation too; teachers can set up groups just for families where they can post class updates and even permission slips. Because of its easy-to-use, intuitive design, it's no surprise that teachers love Showbie. A 2018 Showbie survey (http://ow.ly/T30r30l0H5j) found that 98% of teachers said it was easy to use and implement and 97% said it helped them improve feedback and speed up grading. With more than 3 million users worldwide, Showbie is poised to become the leading platform for the digital classroom.

Claimsforce

Series A in 2020
claimsforce GmbH develops a claims management software for insurance company. Its platform manages and tracks the status of the claims and enables the users to send the documents and photos via phone. It caters to insurance sector. claimsforce GmbH was founded in 2018 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. It has additional location in Cologne, Germany.

CANDIS

Series B in 2020
CANDIS GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing software that automates financial processes for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's solutions streamline tasks such as invoice collection, data capture, pre-accounting, and payments by utilizing artificial intelligence. This automation allows businesses and their tax advisors to save time and enhance collaboration within finance teams. With a commitment to advancing its technology, CANDIS serves thousands of clients, reflecting its significant impact on the financial operations of its users.

cargo.one

Series A in 2020
Cargo.one is a digital platform designed for freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities across airlines. Cargo.one focuses on growth opportunities in North America, where airlines have been responding to surging demand for air cargo. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Laserhub

Series A in 2020
Laserhub GmbH is a prominent provider of sheet metal parts, specializing in the production and distribution of various metal components. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the company offers a wide range of services, including laser cutting, bending, and folding of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Additionally, Laserhub provides deburring, thread cutting, powder coating, and laser engraving services. It operates as a leading procurement platform for industrial metal parts in Germany, Austria, and France, facilitating efficient sourcing for businesses in these regions.

Back

Seed Round in 2020
Back Technologies GmbH is a Berlin-based company that has developed a software platform designed to streamline and automate internal workplace requests. Founded in 2018, the platform serves as a centralized hub for managing employee service and digital workflows, facilitating efficient handling of requests such as onboarding, parental leave, and payroll inquiries. It integrates with various systems, including knowledge management and human resource platforms, allowing users to access relevant information and automate routine processes. By offering features like email and Slack integration, automated responses to common questions, and tracking of time spent on requests, Back enhances collaboration and operational efficiency for internal service and business operations teams.

SuperAnnotate

Seed Round in 2020
SuperAnnotate is a Stockholm-based technology company founded in 2018, specializing in artificial intelligence software for image annotation services. The company offers advanced tools for image segmentation and object selection, enabling pixel-accurate annotations at speeds 10 to 20 times faster than traditional methods. Its AI-powered technology supports various industries, including autonomous vehicles, retail, security, and medical sectors, by providing high-quality training data that enhances computer vision projects while reducing costs and turnaround times. SuperAnnotate’s platform facilitates the annotation of images, videos, text, and other data types, promoting streamlined collaboration and quality management. Additionally, it offers software development kits to help clients integrate their solutions seamlessly, ensuring the creation of effective training models and efficient data organization.

PlayPlay

Series A in 2020
PlayPlay is a simplest online tool to create premium video clips.

Qwilr

Series A in 2020
Qwilr Pty Ltd. operates an online platform that allows users to create and manage web-based documents, replacing traditional PDF proposals, quotes, and presentations. The platform enables users to embed various multimedia elements, such as videos and surveys, and provides tools for pricing, sending, and tracking customer interactions with documents. Users can protect their documents with security features and receive notifications regarding document views and engagement analytics. Since its launch in 2015, Qwilr has expanded its customer base across over 60 markets and has raised more than AUD$12 million in funding from various investors. Incorporated in 2014, the company is headquartered in Redfern, Australia, and serves both individuals and businesses seeking enhanced document presentation and tracking capabilities.

Factorial

Series A in 2020
Factorial is a human resources software platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers an integrated solution that simplifies various HR tasks, including vacation management, payroll, and document management. The platform enables human resource managers to efficiently handle employee absences, such as holidays and sick leaves, while also providing support for employee benefits and flexible compensation plans. By automating these processes, Factorial reduces errors and enhances visibility into organizational data, allowing clients to streamline their HR operations effectively.

Preply

Series A in 2020
Preply Inc. operates an online tutoring marketplace that connects students with independent tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to search for tutors across various subjects and filter options based on price, duration, and tutor credentials. Tutors can create specific tutoring packages that include learning materials to enhance the educational experience. The marketplace supports preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS, among others, facilitating sessions via video conferencing tools like Skype. Preply serves a diverse user base by offering access to professional private tutors from over 185 countries, thereby promoting effective learning and helping students achieve their academic goals.

Mavenoid

Series A in 2020
Mavenoid is a computer software company that features a troubleshooting software that helps its users to locate malfunctions and provides guidelines on how to fix it. Its platform specializes in machine troubleshooting such as lawnmowers to cranes. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholms Lan, Sweden.

Juro

Series A in 2020
Juro is a contract automation platform that enables your team to create, execute and monitor routine contracts at scale without ever leaving the browser. Juro enables legal and business teams at fast-scaling businesses like Deliveroo, BabylonHealth and SecretEscapes to agree contracts faster and gain better insight into contract data. Juro is backed by Union Square Ventures, Point Nine Capital, Seedcamp and founders of TransferWise, Gumtree and Indeed.

Rooser

Seed Round in 2020
Rooser connects seafood buyers and suppliers across Europe, providing them with the tools they need to trade efficiently, negotiate prices, and process deliveries. Rooser is located in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Back

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Back Technologies GmbH is a Berlin-based company that has developed a software platform designed to streamline and automate internal workplace requests. Founded in 2018, the platform serves as a centralized hub for managing employee service and digital workflows, facilitating efficient handling of requests such as onboarding, parental leave, and payroll inquiries. It integrates with various systems, including knowledge management and human resource platforms, allowing users to access relevant information and automate routine processes. By offering features like email and Slack integration, automated responses to common questions, and tracking of time spent on requests, Back enhances collaboration and operational efficiency for internal service and business operations teams.

Donna

Seed Round in 2019
Donna Technologies AB develops legal software solution for assisting lawyers. Its product includes Microsoft Word add-in, which is used for proof-reading errors in legal text. It spots issues and alerts users by providing helpful suggestions. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Malmo, Sweden.

Shapr3D

Series A in 2019
Shapr3D Zrt. is a company based in Budapest, Hungary, that specializes in developing a 3D CAD design application optimized for the iPad Pro. The app offers a user-friendly interface for creating precise 3D models, making it suitable for various professionals, including mechanical engineers, interior designers, graphic designers, CAD architects, and industrial designers. Launched in 2015, Shapr3D provides a free modeling app that includes essential tools, with users only incurring costs when transferring models to other software. The application caters to both experienced and novice users, making it accessible for engineers, jewelry makers, and 3D hobbyists alike. Shapr3D operates on a subscription-based model for additional features.

NexHealth

Venture Round in 2019
NexHealth, Inc. offers a patient appointment and experience management platform designed to enhance interactions between patients and healthcare providers. The platform facilitates various appointment-related functions, including self-booking, automated reminders, and payment processing, aimed at streamlining the patient experience and attracting new patients. Key features include real-time online booking, two-way messaging, billing notifications, and performance reporting. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York, NexHealth serves as an open data layer that connects electronic health records (EHRs) with patients and healthcare developers, promoting efficient communication and management within the healthcare ecosystem.

Zentist

Series A in 2019
Zentist is a dental insurance billing platform for dental practices that delivers improved practice financial performance and patient affordability. The company offers end to end insurance claims processing powered by high tech machine learning algorithms. It also provides easy management and weekly reporting for ultimate transparency and tailored data-driven recommendations to help maximize the insurance claim reimbursements.

Pento

Seed Round in 2019
Pento ApS operates an online platform that provides human resources and payroll services tailored for European companies. Founded in 2016 and based in Aarhus, Denmark, Pento offers a suite of tools, including Pento Autopilot, which assists users in managing holiday data, expense tracking, and time registrations, alongside Pento Payroll, a comprehensive payroll system designed for modern businesses. The platform aims to automate payroll processes, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to efficiently handle salary processing and tax compliance. It also features user-friendly access for employees to view their pay history and personal pay-related information, making it a valuable resource for bookkeepers, audit firms, and outsourcing agencies.

Kaiko

Seed Round in 2019
Kaiko is a market data provider in the blockchain-based digital assets space, providing institutional investors and market participants with enterprise-grade data infrastructure. The company collects, normalizes, stores, and distributes digital assets market data via a livestream WebSocket, REST API, and cloud-based Flat File (.csv) Data Feed, to which clients connect to build data-driven applications. Its raw trade data, order books, and aggregates cover 20,000+ currency pairs across 85+ exchanges, with new markets added every day. With over five years of historical data, Kaiko provides the most extensive digital asset datasets in the industry. Kaiko caters to the market data needs of professional investors, asset managers, funds, researchers, regulators, third-party platforms, and exchanges. The company was founded in 2014 and based in Paris, France.

EnjoyHQ

Seed Round in 2019
NomNom Insights Ltd., trading as EnjoyHQ, provides an online platform for customer feedback management. The company enables users to aggregate, organize, and categorize all customer feedback in one place; upload spreadsheets, PDF, and Word documents; connect their favorite customer feedback tools; filter their customer feedback by keywords, tags, sources, sentiment, time range, and more; and share relevant feedback with their team via links and alerts. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

15Five

Series B in 2019
15Five, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based performance management platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and performance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Raleigh and New York, 15Five offers a suite of tools that includes employee appreciation software, one-on-one meeting agendas, and a comprehensive 360° performance review system. The platform facilitates weekly check-ins for performance feedback, enables users to set objectives through OKRs, and allows for the collection of insights via polls and custom reports. With nearly 2,000 businesses globally utilizing its services, 15Five’s solutions are designed to help organizations foster high-performing teams by promoting regular communication, celebrating achievements, and providing constructive feedback to guide employee development.

WORKERBASE

Venture Round in 2019
WORKERBASE GmbH develops and provides an end-to-end platform to increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and to reduce machine downtimes, waiting times, and quality defects of shopfloor operations. The company offers WORKERBASE continuous improvement platform, a modular industry software that helps users to organize the manual work processes in manufacturing and logistics units. The companies customers includes automotive manufacturing, alternator construction, electronics manufacturing, industrial machinery and equipment, plastics manufacturing, pump manufacturing, windows and doors manufacturing. It serves also offers a rugged smartwatch (WB-3301), which optimizes the industrial settings through a secure two-factor authentication mechanism. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Brightback

Series A in 2019
Brightback, Inc. is a company that specializes in automated customer retention software tailored for subscription-based businesses. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Brightback's software focuses on identifying at-risk customers and targeting high-value segments to enhance retention efforts. The platform engages at-risk customers through personalized cancel pages and provides businesses with metrics, real-time alerts, and analytical insights into the reasons behind subscription cancellations. This comprehensive approach enables subscription-based companies to improve customer lifetime value and ultimately grow their revenue.

Laserhub

Seed Round in 2019
Laserhub GmbH is a prominent provider of sheet metal parts, specializing in the production and distribution of various metal components. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, the company offers a wide range of services, including laser cutting, bending, and folding of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Additionally, Laserhub provides deburring, thread cutting, powder coating, and laser engraving services. It operates as a leading procurement platform for industrial metal parts in Germany, Austria, and France, facilitating efficient sourcing for businesses in these regions.

Sqreen

Series A in 2019
Sqreen SAS specializes in developing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for application security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saint Cloud, France, the company offers a platform that provides real-time protection and monitoring for web-based applications without requiring modifications to the source code. Sqreen's technology serves various systems, mobile devices, and cloud environments, enabling over 500 organizations to enhance their security posture. The platform integrates application security management needs into a single solution, allowing developers and security teams to maintain engineering efficiency while scaling their security measures. Sqreen was established by a team of security experts with prior experience in offensive security at Apple.

Circular

Seed Round in 2019
Circular is an online community based in Madrid, Spain, that facilitates connections between startups and qualified candidates. The platform enables startups to refer candidates they did not hire to other companies within the community, thereby streamlining the recruitment process and reducing costs. In addition to this referral system, Circular allows individuals to search for employment opportunities across various capacities, helping them find suitable positions within the startup ecosystem. Formerly known as The Hiring Circle, Circular aims to enhance the efficiency of hiring by leveraging community resources.

Container xChange

Series A in 2019
xChange Solutions GmbH operates an online platform that connects container owners and users for repositioning. The company provides container logistics transaction process online, including container insurance, tracking, and availability services. It also hosts webinars that provide an insight on container logistics and shipping trends. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Mambu

Series C in 2019
Mambu GmbH is a Berlin-based software-as-a-service provider that specializes in banking solutions for managing credit and deposit products. Established in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables financial institutions of all sizes, including fintech startups and traditional banks, to design, launch, and scale their banking portfolios. Mambu's services include loan product development, credit risk assessment, and document management, which enhance operational efficiency and data quality. Its platform supports over 7,000 products and serves more than eight million end customers across 46 countries. Additionally, Mambu facilitates features such as account opening, portfolio management, and task automation, thereby streamlining workflows for its clients. With offices in key global locations, Mambu is positioned to support a diverse range of financial institutions, from retail banks to microfinance organizations.

cargo.one

Seed Round in 2018
Cargo.one is a digital platform designed for freight forwarders to search, compare, and book air freight capacities across airlines. Cargo.one focuses on growth opportunities in North America, where airlines have been responding to surging demand for air cargo. It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Metalshub

Seed Round in 2018
Metalshub is an independent company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, established in 2016. It operates a digital marketplace dedicated to metals and ferroalloys, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and liquidity of the physical market. The platform serves as a SaaS-based procurement tool that streamlines the buying and selling processes in the metals and mining sector. It facilitates communication, negotiation, and transaction management between buyers and sellers, offering features such as secure document sharing, real-time market data, and logistics management. This comprehensive approach enables metal producers and consumers to improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation in their procurement activities. With an international team that brings extensive experience in physical metals trading and logistics, Metalshub aspires to be the leading platform for the global metals and ferroalloys community.

TIER Mobility

Series A in 2018
TIER Mobility is a Berlin-based provider of sustainable micro-mobility sharing-solutions. TIER is the fastest-growing micro-mobility company worldwide, expanding its operations to 32 European cities in less than nine months. Through its platform and focus on operational excellence, TIER allows for the integration of all micro-mobility assets. This enables TIER to enter strategic partnerships with public transportation, and other mobility providers such as SIXT. Currently, TIER has strategic partnerships with public transportation providers in Berlin, Munich, and Bonn. The company is lead by an experienced founder team with a proven track record in sustainability and technology with the vision to transform the quality of life in cities.

TIER Mobility

Seed Round in 2018
TIER Mobility is a Berlin-based provider of sustainable micro-mobility sharing-solutions. TIER is the fastest-growing micro-mobility company worldwide, expanding its operations to 32 European cities in less than nine months. Through its platform and focus on operational excellence, TIER allows for the integration of all micro-mobility assets. This enables TIER to enter strategic partnerships with public transportation, and other mobility providers such as SIXT. Currently, TIER has strategic partnerships with public transportation providers in Berlin, Munich, and Bonn. The company is lead by an experienced founder team with a proven track record in sustainability and technology with the vision to transform the quality of life in cities.

Mavenoid

Seed Round in 2018
Mavenoid is a computer software company that features a troubleshooting software that helps its users to locate malfunctions and provides guidelines on how to fix it. Its platform specializes in machine troubleshooting such as lawnmowers to cranes. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stockholms Lan, Sweden.

Factorial

Seed Round in 2018
Factorial is a human resources software platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers an integrated solution that simplifies various HR tasks, including vacation management, payroll, and document management. The platform enables human resource managers to efficiently handle employee absences, such as holidays and sick leaves, while also providing support for employee benefits and flexible compensation plans. By automating these processes, Factorial reduces errors and enhances visibility into organizational data, allowing clients to streamline their HR operations effectively.

CANDIS

Series A in 2018
CANDIS GmbH, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing software that automates financial processes for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company's solutions streamline tasks such as invoice collection, data capture, pre-accounting, and payments by utilizing artificial intelligence. This automation allows businesses and their tax advisors to save time and enhance collaboration within finance teams. With a commitment to advancing its technology, CANDIS serves thousands of clients, reflecting its significant impact on the financial operations of its users.

Bitbond

Venture Round in 2018
Bitbond GmbH is an online global marketplace lending platform based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in small business loans. Founded in 2013, it leverages blockchain technology to connect creditworthy borrowers with individual and institutional investors. The platform facilitates bitcoin loans by acting as a brokerage, allowing borrowers to obtain loans in bitcoin for a specified period while paying interest, and enabling lenders to earn interest on their bitcoin investments. In 2019, Bitbond received regulatory approval from BaFin to conduct Europe's first Security Token Offering (STO), further expanding its capabilities in the issuance, settlement, and custody of financial instruments through tokenization. The company also offers its expertise in tokenization and credit solutions to banks and other intermediaries, enhancing the overall efficiency of financial transactions.

Confrere

Seed Round in 2018
Confrere is a video meeting and conferencing platform for professionals. The video chat solution was developed specifically for doctors, tutors, banks, psychologists, recruiters, personal trainers, and their clients in mind. The video conferencing solution was developed by Svein Willassen, Dag-Inge Aas, and Ida Aalen with a concept of building virtual clinics for professions like doctors and bankers through video solutions, so they can meet their clients without actually meeting them.

Preply

Seed Round in 2018
Preply Inc. operates an online tutoring marketplace that connects students with independent tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to search for tutors across various subjects and filter options based on price, duration, and tutor credentials. Tutors can create specific tutoring packages that include learning materials to enhance the educational experience. The marketplace supports preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS, among others, facilitating sessions via video conferencing tools like Skype. Preply serves a diverse user base by offering access to professional private tutors from over 185 countries, thereby promoting effective learning and helping students achieve their academic goals.

Claimsforce

Seed Round in 2018
claimsforce GmbH develops a claims management software for insurance company. Its platform manages and tracks the status of the claims and enables the users to send the documents and photos via phone. It caters to insurance sector. claimsforce GmbH was founded in 2018 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. It has additional location in Cologne, Germany.

Zenaton

Seed Round in 2018
Zenaton is a France-based startup that offers a cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to help developers efficiently build, run, and scale workflows. The company's technology simplifies the orchestration of background tasks, enabling the creation of streamlined and effective business processes. By providing a user-friendly solution, Zenaton allows developers to focus on their core applications while managing complex workflows with ease.

PlayPlay

Seed Round in 2018
PlayPlay is a simplest online tool to create premium video clips.

OnTruck

Series B in 2018
OnTruck is a technology-driven platform that facilitates regional merchandise transport by connecting businesses with a network of professional freight carriers. The service allows companies to obtain immediate and transparent pricing for shipping pallets of goods, streamlining the process of scheduling shipments, which can be completed in under two minutes. OnTruck operates in Spain and the United Kingdom, covering areas such as Madrid, Catalonia, Valencia, and London. The platform offers real-time tracking of shipments and aims to optimize the use of industrial vehicles by efficiently generating delivery routes, thereby minimizing empty kilometers traveled. Additionally, OnTruck's pricing is competitive, providing rates that can be up to 50% lower than typical industry standards. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to match shipments with the appropriate carriers quickly, enhancing the overall efficiency of freight management.

Eversports

Series A in 2018
Eversports is a SaaS-enabled marketplace dedicated to simplifying access to sports facilities and activities. The platform connects sports enthusiasts directly with venues, enabling users to easily book courts and courses while facilitating the discovery of potential sports partners. Eversports aims to foster a unique community of sports enthusiasts, allowing members to engage with their passion for sports globally. By providing a comprehensive interface, Eversports ensures that users have all the necessary information to practice their favorite sports at their convenience.

Juro

Seed Round in 2018
Juro is a contract automation platform that enables your team to create, execute and monitor routine contracts at scale without ever leaving the browser. Juro enables legal and business teams at fast-scaling businesses like Deliveroo, BabylonHealth and SecretEscapes to agree contracts faster and gain better insight into contract data. Juro is backed by Union Square Ventures, Point Nine Capital, Seedcamp and founders of TransferWise, Gumtree and Indeed.

Finiata

Series A in 2017
Finiata is a financial services provider that offers flexible financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and the self-employed. The company specializes in invoice factoring, allowing businesses to secure credit by selling outstanding invoices at a discount. This approach helps clients access liquidity and gain insights into their cash flow. Founded in 2016, Finiata is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and aims to address the financial needs of small businesses through innovative credit solutions.

Contentful

Series C in 2017
Contentful GmbH is a Berlin-based company that provides a cloud-based content management platform designed for web and mobile applications. Established in 2011, it enables enterprises to create and manage digital experiences across multiple channels with enhanced speed and scalability compared to traditional content management systems. Contentful consolidates content into a central hub, allowing it to be structured for various digital platforms while integrating seamlessly with numerous tools via open APIs. Notable clients include Spotify, Urban Outfitters, and The British Museum, who utilize Contentful’s platform to enhance their digital content strategies. The company also offers the Optimizely application, which allows developers to incorporate content experimentation features into their projects. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, Contentful has offices in San Francisco and Denver.

GoSpotCheck

Series B in 2017
GoSpotCheck, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service company that provides web and mobile applications designed for field-based teams to streamline surveys, audits, and reports. The platform enables businesses to utilize their employees to gather real-time retail intelligence, which is then displayed on a web dashboard for managers to identify trends and urgent issues. GoSpotCheck's solutions encompass areas such as audits and inspections, field sales performance, merchandising, marketing, food safety, quality assurance, human resources, and asset management. The company serves a wide range of industries, including consumer goods, retail, restaurants, facilities management, healthcare, and the alcoholic beverage sector. Founded in 2011, GoSpotCheck is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and operates as a subsidiary of WorldAPP, Inc.