Tozero, founded in July 2022 in Munich, Germany, by Sarah Fleischer and Dr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann, specializes in lithium-ion battery recycling technology. The company aims to accelerate decarbonization efforts by developing a scalable and sustainable machine for recovering critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese from various battery types. By enabling industries to reintroduce these valuable raw materials into the supply chain, Tozero contributes to more sustainable practices in battery production and reduces dependency on virgin resources.
InSpacePropulsion Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2024
ISPTech is a Spin-Off of the Institute of Space Propulsion at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It offers non-toxic, green propulsion solutions
Holidu is a travel tech company based in Munich that operates an online platform for vacation rentals. The service aggregates listings from multiple travel sites, enabling users to search for holiday homes, compare prices and reviews, and book through partner websites via a mobile app. The platform employs image recognition technology to identify the lowest prices across a wide catalog of properties on sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com and HomeAway, helping travelers find accommodations at competitive rates. Founded in 2014, Holidu focuses on simplifying the vacation rental search and booking experience for travelers.
tozero
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tozero, founded in July 2022 in Munich, Germany, by Sarah Fleischer and Dr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann, specializes in lithium-ion battery recycling technology. The company aims to accelerate decarbonization efforts by developing a scalable and sustainable machine for recovering critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese from various battery types. By enabling industries to reintroduce these valuable raw materials into the supply chain, Tozero contributes to more sustainable practices in battery production and reduces dependency on virgin resources.
Gama is a space exploration and interplanetary transportation company that specializes in the development of solar sails. These innovative sails offer a unique propulsion method, providing free and infinite thrust, which significantly reduces mission costs. Gama collaborates closely with the French Space Agency and the German Space Agency to advance its technology. Its solar sails are particularly effective for maintaining unstable orbits and facilitating movement beyond near-Earth orbit, thereby enabling space researchers to explore distant regions of the solar system. This pioneering approach opens new possibilities for space exploration while making it more accessible and cost-effective.
Marvel Fusion
Series A in 2022
Marvel Fusion develops fusion energy technology using a laser-based reactor. Its innovative approach offers clean, safe, and reliable energy solutions, aiming to commercialize baseload fusion electrical power.
AnyDesk is a German company founded in 2014 that specializes in remote desktop access software. Its platform has gained significant popularity, with over 100 million downloads globally and an additional 5 million users each month. The software is distinguished by its proprietary codec, DeskRT, which facilitates virtually latency-free collaboration, enabling users to access devices seamlessly from any location. AnyDesk's technology supports stable remote control and efficient data transmission, making it ideal for various business applications. The company has rapidly established itself as one of the fastest-growing firms in Germany, recognized for its innovative approach to remote desktop solutions.
Tanso
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tanso Technologies is a Munich-based software company offering a carbon intelligence suite for industrial enterprises. Its solutions enable accurate tracking of Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), facilitating ESG management and compliance with environmental regulations.
Linearity
Venture Round in 2021
Linearity GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Hilden, Germany, is a software company that specializes in professional vector graphic design solutions. Its flagship product, Vectornator Pro, is designed for iOS users and is complemented by additional tools such as Linearity Curve and Linearity Move. These products cater to both marketing professionals and design enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive suite of features for creating graphics, illustrations, and layouts. Linearity's software is aimed at enhancing the design process and facilitating innovative visualizations, enabling users to produce millions of design assets weekly, including logos, marketing materials, and application interfaces.
Donut
Funding Round in 2021
Donut is a financial technology company that facilitates wealth building through its innovative platform focused on decentralized finance (DeFi). Founded in 2018 and dual headquartered in Los Angeles and Berlin, Donut offers users a straightforward and reliable method to access both fixed and variable yields. The platform effectively bridges traditional finance and DeFi, providing a fast mobile onramp experience that is designed to be accessible, educational, and transparent. By prioritizing user experience, Donut enables individuals to save and earn competitive yields, making it easier for them to explore new financial opportunities.
Avi Medical
Series A in 2021
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2020, Avi Medical is a digital health company offering telemedicine services. Its platform enables patients to book appointments, manage health data, chat with practitioners, and have video consultations.
Founded in 2016, Cognigy is a global provider of conversational AI automation solutions. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, with offices worldwide, the company offers Cognigy.AI, an enterprise platform enabling automated customer and employee communications via intelligent voice- and chatbots. Its solutions support multiple languages and channels, improving user experiences and reducing operational costs.
Holidu is a travel tech company based in Munich that operates an online platform for vacation rentals. The service aggregates listings from multiple travel sites, enabling users to search for holiday homes, compare prices and reviews, and book through partner websites via a mobile app. The platform employs image recognition technology to identify the lowest prices across a wide catalog of properties on sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com and HomeAway, helping travelers find accommodations at competitive rates. Founded in 2014, Holidu focuses on simplifying the vacation rental search and booking experience for travelers.
Avi Medical
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Munich, Germany in 2020, Avi Medical is a digital health company offering telemedicine services. Its platform enables patients to book appointments, manage health data, chat with practitioners, and have video consultations.
Donut
Venture Round in 2021
Donut is a financial technology company that facilitates wealth building through its innovative platform focused on decentralized finance (DeFi). Founded in 2018 and dual headquartered in Los Angeles and Berlin, Donut offers users a straightforward and reliable method to access both fixed and variable yields. The platform effectively bridges traditional finance and DeFi, providing a fast mobile onramp experience that is designed to be accessible, educational, and transparent. By prioritizing user experience, Donut enables individuals to save and earn competitive yields, making it easier for them to explore new financial opportunities.
Proliance
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Proliance is a Munich-based company specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Operating under the German sub-brand datenschutzexperte.de, Proliance offers user-friendly compliance solutions centered around its core product, Proliance 360. This Software as a Service (SaaS) platform enables SMEs to achieve GDPR compliance and safeguard customer and employee data efficiently and cost-effectively. With over 1500 satisfied clients across Germany and Europe, Proliance has helped protect the data of millions of citizens.