Polar Light Ventures

Polar Light Ventures AG is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Zug, Switzerland, with an additional office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments across various sectors, including technology, internet services, healthcare, financial services, and digital media. Polar Light Ventures primarily focuses on companies in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, targeting opportunities in software, internet advertising, food technology, and biotechnology, among others. The firm invests using its own capital, aiming to support innovative startups and growth-stage companies.

Elena Buchen

Venture Partner

Michael Buchen

Managing Director

18 past transactions

Parabel

Debt Financing in 2021
Parabel Nutrition operates in the U.S. through its subsidiary, Parabel USA Inc. in Florida. Parabel's proprietary technology enables the company to grow, harvest, and process water lentils –Latin name Lemnaceae – to create feed and food products for global markets in a consistent and profitable manner. The company delivers quality products at competitive prices due to sustainable growth, high product yields, and high quality. Parabel has developed a highly scalable and flexible solution, based on replicable growth increments, enabling phased construction and production of LENTEIN protein. LENTEIN received the innovations award from the highly regarded Institute of Food Technology in Chicago. The food industry is constantly looking for ways to source allergen-free plant proteins and LENTEIN is a complete solution. It is the only plant protein ingredient with an amino acid score of 1.0 which is the definition of a complete protein by WHO. Parabel provides a sustainable solution for food security, through a unique production process resulting in a protein ingredient with estimated neutral water and carbon footprint without the need for arable land. With successful testing and validation completed in USA, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Parabel is now fully commercial in Florida, USA. Parabel presents the opportunity to invest profitably in a new sustainable technology designed to meet the substantial and rapidly growing demand for food and feed.

The Vets

Seed Round in 2021
The Vets is a technology-driven platform dedicated to enhancing pet care for owners and their companions. The company offers a range of services, including wellness exams, sick visits, vaccinations, dental care, and surgical procedures, all designed to prioritize the well-being and comfort of pets. By utilizing a customer-centric approach, The Vets ensures that both pet owners and their pets have a positive experience during their interactions with the service. The platform combines home, clinic, and video triage options, providing flexible and accessible care solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of pet families.

Myos

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Myos, founded in 2018 in Berlin by seasoned e-commerce and financial professionals, is a fintech company focused on transforming working capital solutions for merchants globally. The company specializes in asset-based financing services that support businesses in expanding their inventory, orders, and product launches. By utilizing big data and machine learning, Myos assesses risks and collateral in innovative ways, drawing on the vast data available from e-commerce platforms like Amazon. This approach allows Myos to base financing decisions on the future sales potential of retail products, thereby facilitating the digital and flexible growth of retailers worldwide.

Myos

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Myos, founded in 2018 in Berlin by seasoned e-commerce and financial professionals, is a fintech company focused on transforming working capital solutions for merchants globally. The company specializes in asset-based financing services that support businesses in expanding their inventory, orders, and product launches. By utilizing big data and machine learning, Myos assesses risks and collateral in innovative ways, drawing on the vast data available from e-commerce platforms like Amazon. This approach allows Myos to base financing decisions on the future sales potential of retail products, thereby facilitating the digital and flexible growth of retailers worldwide.

AUTO1 Fintech

Venture Round in 2018
AUTO1 Fintech is a digital platform offering instant financing and insurance products to automobile dealerships buying and selling used vehicles via AUTO1.

Myos

Angel Round in 2018
Myos, founded in 2018 in Berlin by seasoned e-commerce and financial professionals, is a fintech company focused on transforming working capital solutions for merchants globally. The company specializes in asset-based financing services that support businesses in expanding their inventory, orders, and product launches. By utilizing big data and machine learning, Myos assesses risks and collateral in innovative ways, drawing on the vast data available from e-commerce platforms like Amazon. This approach allows Myos to base financing decisions on the future sales potential of retail products, thereby facilitating the digital and flexible growth of retailers worldwide.

Vermietet.de

Seed Round in 2016
Vermietet.de is a Berlin-based company founded by a group of entrepreneurs and investors with the aim of simplifying real estate ownership. Recognizing the complexities involved in property management, the company has developed a property management platform designed to facilitate secure and efficient management for property owners. This platform assists landlords with various administrative tasks, including document creation, property maintenance, tenant search, and communication. By enabling transparent property valuation, utility cost calculation, and efficient monthly rental payment checks, Vermietet.de seeks to enhance the experience of property ownership and management.

Fresha

Seed Round in 2016
Fresha is an online booking and management platform tailored for beauty, wellness, and fitness businesses. It provides a marketplace where clients can discover, book, and pay for appointments at local establishments. The platform streamlines appointment scheduling, client management, and payment processing, allowing beauty and wellness professionals to efficiently manage their operations. In addition to handling online bookings, Fresha automates marketing, staffing, product inventory, and accounting tasks, enabling partner businesses to maximize their revenue potential. Through its user-friendly mobile applications, Fresha offers a convenient solution for both clients and service providers in the beauty and wellness sector.

Stoyo

Seed Round in 2016
Stoyo is an advertising agency that specializes in creating engaging video content for social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. Its primary focus is on facilitating data-driven advertisement creation, allowing businesses to efficiently engage their customers through targeted marketing campaigns. By providing a streamlined process for developing compelling video advertisements, Stoyo helps companies enhance their online presence and generate customer leads on social networks.

Skin Analytics

Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Skin Analytics specializes in developing digital solutions for monitoring skin health, with a primary focus on the early detection of skin cancer. Utilizing patent-pending algorithms and artificial intelligence, the company analyzes smartphone images of skin to track changes in moles and lesions. This technology aids in identifying both skin cancers and precancerous conditions, allowing patients and healthcare professionals to evaluate treatment options effectively. By creating a digital history of an individual's skin, Skin Analytics empowers users to take control of their skin health. The company aims to deliver a range of innovative skin health products over the next few years, catering to both consumer and clinical needs.

Parabel

Seed Round in 2015
Parabel Nutrition operates in the U.S. through its subsidiary, Parabel USA Inc. in Florida. Parabel's proprietary technology enables the company to grow, harvest, and process water lentils –Latin name Lemnaceae – to create feed and food products for global markets in a consistent and profitable manner. The company delivers quality products at competitive prices due to sustainable growth, high product yields, and high quality. Parabel has developed a highly scalable and flexible solution, based on replicable growth increments, enabling phased construction and production of LENTEIN protein. LENTEIN received the innovations award from the highly regarded Institute of Food Technology in Chicago. The food industry is constantly looking for ways to source allergen-free plant proteins and LENTEIN is a complete solution. It is the only plant protein ingredient with an amino acid score of 1.0 which is the definition of a complete protein by WHO. Parabel provides a sustainable solution for food security, through a unique production process resulting in a protein ingredient with estimated neutral water and carbon footprint without the need for arable land. With successful testing and validation completed in USA, Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Parabel is now fully commercial in Florida, USA. Parabel presents the opportunity to invest profitably in a new sustainable technology designed to meet the substantial and rapidly growing demand for food and feed.

AppScatter

Seed Round in 2015
AppScatter LLC is a B2B SaaS company that offers a comprehensive platform for mobile application developers and publishers to distribute, manage, and monitor their apps across various app stores globally. Headquartered in London, the company automates the processes of registration, submission, and updates, significantly reducing costs and enhancing return on investment for its users. AppScatter monitors over 300 app stores, selecting 50 high-performing platforms for optimal app distribution, tracking, and management. Its compatibility engine identifies the most suitable stores for each app, while the tracking toolbox ensures brand consistency and alerts owners to potential intellectual property infringements. The platform provides real-time analytics on revenues, profits, and units sold, integrating ad revenues and in-app purchases for a detailed performance breakdown. By enabling competitor monitoring, market analysis, and trend observation, AppScatter offers app developers and owners a strategic advantage in the competitive mobile application landscape. Founded in 2014, the company continues to innovate and support its clients in maximizing their app visibility and profitability.

Fetchr

Series A in 2015
Fetchr is a logistics and shipment service provider that aids local merchants and global brands in establishing and expanding profitable eCommerce businesses. By leveraging proprietary technology, Fetchr addresses the challenge of delivering packages in regions lacking physical addresses, particularly in emerging markets. The company employs mobile applications and GPS technology to accurately locate users, facilitating faster and more efficient deliveries. Additionally, Fetchr utilizes predictive analytics and machine learning to optimize courier operations, streamlining both domestic and international shipments. This innovative approach enables clients to easily and quickly ship goods and products worldwide.

CRX Markets

Venture Round in 2015
CRX Markets AG operates a multi-channel trading platform that specializes in optimizing the cash-to-cash cycle by facilitating the auction of securitized trade receivables and payables to capital markets. Based in Munich, Germany, the company serves as a marketplace for asset-based financing solutions, connecting buyers, suppliers, banks, and institutional investors. Its offerings include a real-time ERP integration tool that automates information exchange between its application and clients' ERP systems, as well as data and process security for supply chain finance solutions. Established in 2012, CRX Markets focuses on working capital finance for mid to large-cap businesses on a global scale and has an international team dedicated to marketplace development and client onboarding. Notable clients include major corporations such as Lufthansa Group and Nestlé S.A.

Sensorberg

Seed Round in 2015
Sensorberg is a proptech company that specializes in digitizing complex buildings and physical processes across various environments, including offices, coworking spaces, hotels, and hospitals. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates hardware and software solutions compatible with existing systems, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. By focusing on access management as a starting point, Sensorberg provides interactive solutions that extend to meeting room reservations and visitor management. Its offerings cater to both new constructions and the retrofitting of existing infrastructures, emphasizing simplicity and transparency in their approach. This integration of the digital and physical realms aims to create smarter workplaces and improve overall building management.

SellAnyCar.com

Seed Round in 2015
SellAnyCar.com is the Middle East's first online car buying service that offers a streamlined platform for purchasing and selling vehicles. The service guarantees a purchase and payment within 30 minutes, catering to a wide range of cars regardless of make, model, age, or condition. In addition to facilitating car sales, the platform provides online car valuation, inspection services, and manages all necessary paperwork, making the process convenient for customers. By simplifying the car trading experience, SellAnyCar.com has established itself as a key player in the region's automotive market.

eCurrency Mint (eCM)

Series A in 2013
eCurrency Mint Limited specializes in technology that facilitates the issuance of digital fiat currency for central banks, known as eCurrency. The company offers a proof of concept service aimed at helping these institutions distribute and oversee Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Its technology integrates advanced hardware, software, and cryptographic security measures, ensuring that the digital currencies provided to consumers and businesses function as true bearer instruments. This means that eCurrency holds the same legal tender status as traditional banknotes and coins, thereby enhancing the digital currency ecosystem while maintaining regulatory compliance and security.

Biosplice Therapeutics

Series A in 2013
Biosplice Therapeutics is engaged in the research and development of therapeutic drugs aimed at tissue-level regeneration, with a focus on osteoarthritis and oncology. The company utilizes a platform that originated from small molecule-based modulation of the Wnt pathway, enabling the discovery of new biological targets and processes. This innovative approach allows Biosplice to develop therapeutics that address a variety of degenerative diseases, aiming to create effective treatments for conditions that currently lack adequate options. By concentrating on regenerative medicine, the company aspires to improve patient health through the advancement of new curative therapies.
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