Prime Ventures

Prime Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with additional offices in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and Noord-Brabant, Netherlands. Founded in 1999, the firm specializes in growth capital, focusing on seed stage to pre-IPO investments, particularly in Series A and B rounds. Prime Ventures primarily targets technology and related industries, including software, e-commerce, digital media, and clean technology. The firm invests mainly in European companies located in the Benelux countries, the United Kingdom, France, Finland, Sweden, and Spain. Initial investments typically range from €5 million to €15 million, with follow-on investments between €10 million and €25 million. Prime Ventures usually takes a minority stake in its portfolio companies, preferring to be a lead investor while also offering board representation. The firm aims to leverage its capital, experience, and extensive network to help its portfolio companies become global category leaders.

Andre Baars

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Sake Bosch

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Thijs Emondts

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Nick Kalliagkopoulos

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Viktoria Oushatova

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Margaret Perchik

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Jelto Kromwijk Smits

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Monish Suri

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Zuper

Series B in 2023
Zuper, Inc. is an information technology company based in Sammamish, Washington, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a field service management platform that facilitates the management of field and remote workforces across various industries, including residential and commercial cleaning, plumbing, electrical services, internet services, and landscaping. The platform provides features such as work order management, timesheet management, intelligent scheduling, live location tracking, and estimation software. By integrating seamlessly with leading applications and customer relationship management systems, Zuper enhances field operations and enables organizations to optimize workforce management processes, thereby improving customer experiences and supporting the rapid growth of service-oriented businesses.

TerraPay

Series B in 2023
TerraPay is a mobile-first international payment network designed to facilitate seamless transnational money transfers. By interconnecting various financial service providers, including mobile wallet operators, banks, and money transfer services, TerraPay creates a unified platform that supports a wide range of transactions such as interpersonal transfers, e-payments, and government disbursements. The network employs standard open APIs, allowing easy integration with any mobile wallet provider. This enables partners to access a global payment network through a single connection, enhancing service scalability while reducing operational and capital expenditures. As a regulated financial intermediary, TerraPay not only manages core transaction processing but also ensures compliance with regulatory standards, oversees foreign exchange management, and handles fund settlements, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for cross-border mobile payments.

Holidu

Series E in 2022
Holidu GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a platform for vacation rentals, founded in 2014 by brothers Johannes and Michael Siebers. The platform utilizes proprietary image recognition technology to compare prices and user reviews across numerous travel websites, including popular options like Airbnb and Booking.com. This innovative search engine allows users to efficiently find and book vacation homes that meet their specific preferences, budget, and timing. By streamlining the search and booking process, Holidu aims to simplify the experience for travelers and enable them to save significantly on their accommodations, potentially up to 55% on bookings. Additionally, the company offers a mobile application to enhance user accessibility and convenience.

Vitesse

Series B in 2022
Vitesse is a financial technology company that specializes in providing integrated treasury and payment services for the insurance sector. The company’s platform enhances efficiency by streamlining claims payments and reconciliations, allowing market participants to achieve greater visibility and control over their transactions. By eliminating manual processes, Vitesse facilitates real-time management and capital protection throughout the value chain. Its global payments network enables claims administrators and delegated authorities to enhance the customer experience in claims payments. Additionally, Vitesse offers a settlement and liquidity management system that addresses the challenges of traditional payment processes, providing a single connection to various domestic clearing systems and facilitating swift cross-border payments through a widely distributed settlement network.

MyCointainer

Seed Round in 2022
MyCointainer operates a digital wallet that simplifies access to the cryptocurrency landscape. It enables users to earn rewards from the decentralized economy through mechanisms such as staking, master nodes, and airdrops. By facilitating these processes, MyCointainer aims to accelerate global cryptocurrency adoption and provide users with benefits from various digital assets. The company has secured financial licenses to ensure a safe, transparent, and user-friendly environment for both individuals and entities. With a team experienced in the emerging cryptoeconomy, MyCointainer is positioned to connect communities worldwide and meet the evolving needs of the digital finance sector.

Recharge

Series B in 2021
Recharge is a B2C prepaid payments platform operating multiple digital storefronts including Recharge.com and Startselect.com. With its mission to 'Make Prepaid Easy,' the company distributes over 16,000 different types of digital vouchers and prepaid products, for large prepaid categories such as e-gift, shopping, and gaming cards, prepaid money cards, and international mobile and cross-border top ups. Through providing consumers with simple access to these Prepaid Payment Products they are driving a new era of accessibility to financial empowerment, giving consumers greater spending control and flexibility on their terms. Founded in 2010, today they operate in over 180 markets whilst headquartered in Amsterdam. The company is backed by Prime Ventures, Smartfin, Committed Capital and BlackRock raising ~$75M in Series A & B rounds to date.

Blueground

Series C in 2021
Blueground is a hospitality company specializing in the leasing and management of fully furnished residential properties across Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, the company focuses on providing high-quality accommodations for corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure guests. By leveraging a combination of local expertise, thoughtful design, and technology, Blueground offers a seamless living experience that allows clients to access apartments on flexible terms. Its platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of modern travelers, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable, well-equipped homes during their stay.

Holidu

Series D in 2021
Holidu GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a platform for vacation rentals, founded in 2014 by brothers Johannes and Michael Siebers. The platform utilizes proprietary image recognition technology to compare prices and user reviews across numerous travel websites, including popular options like Airbnb and Booking.com. This innovative search engine allows users to efficiently find and book vacation homes that meet their specific preferences, budget, and timing. By streamlining the search and booking process, Holidu aims to simplify the experience for travelers and enable them to save significantly on their accommodations, potentially up to 55% on bookings. Additionally, the company offers a mobile application to enhance user accessibility and convenience.

Orderchamp

Series A in 2021
Orderchamp is an online B2B marketplace that connects independent retailers with brands, facilitating wholesale transactions for local communities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the platform enables creators and shop owners globally to identify suitable sales channels and access a diverse range of unique products. Orderchamp offers a wide selection of categories, including home, living, fashion accessories, beauty, health, luggage, stationery, and kids and baby products. This comprehensive approach allows retailers to discover quality products while providing brands with opportunities to reach new markets.

Qover

Series B in 2021
Qover is an insurtech company that specializes in providing a modular embedded insurance orchestration platform, which allows businesses and insurance providers to deliver seamless, technology-driven insurance experiences. The platform features a digital infrastructure that facilitates managing insurance services, including obtaining quotes and handling claims and contracts through an application programming interface (API) adaptable to various products, countries, and insurers. This approach has enabled Qover to serve over 4 million users across 32 European countries, partnering with notable companies such as Revolut, Monzo, Deliveroo, and NIO, among others.

Leavy.co

Convertible Note in 2020
Leavy.co is a travel app based in London, with additional offices in Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, and Lisbon, designed for millennials seeking affordable travel options. The platform enables users to rent out their rooms while traveling, facilitating home-sharing and care for fellow travelers. By allowing members to earn cash and points, Leavy.co promotes mobility and unique experiences for a generation that values flexibility and affordability in travel. The app addresses the changing dynamics of work and travel, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing an accessible solution for those who wish to live and explore without financial constraints.

TerraPay

Venture Round in 2020
TerraPay is a mobile-first international payment network designed to facilitate seamless transnational money transfers. By interconnecting various financial service providers, including mobile wallet operators, banks, and money transfer services, TerraPay creates a unified platform that supports a wide range of transactions such as interpersonal transfers, e-payments, and government disbursements. The network employs standard open APIs, allowing easy integration with any mobile wallet provider. This enables partners to access a global payment network through a single connection, enhancing service scalability while reducing operational and capital expenditures. As a regulated financial intermediary, TerraPay not only manages core transaction processing but also ensures compliance with regulatory standards, oversees foreign exchange management, and handles fund settlements, thereby providing a comprehensive solution for cross-border mobile payments.

CybelAngel

Series B in 2020
CybelAngel is a cybersecurity startup specializing in data leak detection to help companies secure sensitive information. The company identifies both stolen and accidentally leaked data, primarily arising from third-party partners and suppliers. Its unique solution scans the visible, deep, and dark web, as well as connected storage, a common source of negligent leaks. By combining artificial intelligence with human expertise, CybelAngel's approach ensures rapid and accurate identification of data breaches. Smart algorithms filter alerts based on client priorities, while cyber analysts compile detailed reports for each incident, providing essential information for swift remediation. This comprehensive service aims to protect organizations' reputations, competitiveness, and overall data security.

Leavy.co

Seed Round in 2019
Leavy.co is a travel app based in London, with additional offices in Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, and Lisbon, designed for millennials seeking affordable travel options. The platform enables users to rent out their rooms while traveling, facilitating home-sharing and care for fellow travelers. By allowing members to earn cash and points, Leavy.co promotes mobility and unique experiences for a generation that values flexibility and affordability in travel. The app addresses the changing dynamics of work and travel, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing an accessible solution for those who wish to live and explore without financial constraints.

Blueground

Series B in 2019
Blueground is a hospitality company specializing in the leasing and management of fully furnished residential properties across Greece, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Kifisia, Greece, the company focuses on providing high-quality accommodations for corporate travelers, expatriates, and leisure guests. By leveraging a combination of local expertise, thoughtful design, and technology, Blueground offers a seamless living experience that allows clients to access apartments on flexible terms. Its platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of modern travelers, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable, well-equipped homes during their stay.

Holidu

Series C in 2019
Holidu GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a platform for vacation rentals, founded in 2014 by brothers Johannes and Michael Siebers. The platform utilizes proprietary image recognition technology to compare prices and user reviews across numerous travel websites, including popular options like Airbnb and Booking.com. This innovative search engine allows users to efficiently find and book vacation homes that meet their specific preferences, budget, and timing. By streamlining the search and booking process, Holidu aims to simplify the experience for travelers and enable them to save significantly on their accommodations, potentially up to 55% on bookings. Additionally, the company offers a mobile application to enhance user accessibility and convenience.

Recharge

Venture Round in 2019
Recharge is a B2C prepaid payments platform operating multiple digital storefronts including Recharge.com and Startselect.com. With its mission to 'Make Prepaid Easy,' the company distributes over 16,000 different types of digital vouchers and prepaid products, for large prepaid categories such as e-gift, shopping, and gaming cards, prepaid money cards, and international mobile and cross-border top ups. Through providing consumers with simple access to these Prepaid Payment Products they are driving a new era of accessibility to financial empowerment, giving consumers greater spending control and flexibility on their terms. Founded in 2010, today they operate in over 180 markets whilst headquartered in Amsterdam. The company is backed by Prime Ventures, Smartfin, Committed Capital and BlackRock raising ~$75M in Series A & B rounds to date.

Meero

Series C in 2019
Meero, founded in 2016, is an innovative on-demand photography platform that aims to transform the photography industry by alleviating the burdensome tasks that photographers face. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes market research, invoicing, and post-production services, allowing photographers to focus on their creative work. Meero addresses a critical issue in photography—lengthy post-production times—by utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to expedite photo editing and ensure consistent quality. This enables artists to deliver high-quality images within 24 hours. Meero also fosters a global community of photographers, offering educational masterclasses, inspiring documentaries, and networking opportunities across 35 countries. With a workforce of 800 employees from 49 nationalities and a network of 60,000 photographers, Meero delivers a photoshoot every 25 seconds. The company has established offices in major cities including Paris, New York, and Tokyo, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of photography.

Pagantis

Series B in 2019
Pagantis is a company that specializes in online consumer loans, having originated over €500 million through its proprietary platform. The platform focuses on consumer finance solutions for e-commerce, particularly through its service Paga+Tarde in Spain, which enables customers to pay for goods and services in monthly installments via a fully automated, paperless process. Pagantis provides e-commerce merchants with a streamlined onboarding experience to integrate consumer credit options into their sales. The platform also features a decision engine that enhances security through fraud detection, ID verification, and credit scoring, ensuring a convenient and secure credit transaction experience for both finance industry clients and consumers.

Zappi

Venture Round in 2019
Zappi is a market research company that helps global brands enhance their decision-making processes to foster business growth. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Boston and Cape Town, Zappi leverages artificial intelligence within its software suite to automate market research. By analyzing 1.2 billion historical consumer insights, the platform identifies promising marketing and product ideas, enabling teams to make informed decisions about market fit. Zappi collects multichannel customer data to provide actionable insights that improve creative effectiveness and drive successful innovation. The company's technology allows users to view product innovations and advertising concepts from the consumer's perspective, facilitating better iterations and optimizations. Zappi's workplace culture has been recognized with accolades, including being named Best Place to Work by Quirk's Media and one of the hottest martech companies by Business Insider in 2022.

iwoca

Series D in 2019
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.

AImotive

Series C in 2018
AImotive is focused on developing automated driving technology aimed at providing safe and comfortable rides in various environments. The company creates self-driving software and proprietary simulation tools, alongside neural network acceleration hardware, to support the deployment of automated driving systems. AImotive's products are designed to be scalable, modular, and hardware agnostic, fostering collaboration within the industry. The team's expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics enhances their ability to assist partners in achieving their self-driving objectives.

Tripaneer

Series A in 2017
Tripaneer is a travel platform that facilitates the discovery, planning, and booking of theme-based travel experiences globally. The company focuses on offering enriching journeys such as mindful yoga retreats, safaris, and surf camps, which are organized by local experts. By providing an easy-to-use website, Tripaneer allows users to compare and book various travel options, enhancing their overall travel experience. The platform aims to create lasting memories that promote personal growth and happiness through educational and engaging travel opportunities.

Falcon.io

Series C in 2017
Falcon.io is a Copenhagen-based company that provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for social media and customer experience management. The platform enables businesses to listen to social media conversations, engage with customers, publish content, and manage customer data, all from a single interface. This functionality allows clients to optimize their digital marketing efforts across various customer touch points. Falcon.io serves a diverse and global clientele that includes notable brands such as Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, and Columbia University, helping them harness the full potential of digital marketing.

Zappi

Venture Round in 2016
Zappi is a market research company that helps global brands enhance their decision-making processes to foster business growth. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Boston and Cape Town, Zappi leverages artificial intelligence within its software suite to automate market research. By analyzing 1.2 billion historical consumer insights, the platform identifies promising marketing and product ideas, enabling teams to make informed decisions about market fit. Zappi collects multichannel customer data to provide actionable insights that improve creative effectiveness and drive successful innovation. The company's technology allows users to view product innovations and advertising concepts from the consumer's perspective, facilitating better iterations and optimizations. Zappi's workplace culture has been recognized with accolades, including being named Best Place to Work by Quirk's Media and one of the hottest martech companies by Business Insider in 2022.

iwoca

Series C in 2016
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.

4C Insights

Series C in 2016
4C Insights, Inc. is a data science and media technology company specializing in multi-screen advertising solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a suite of products that enable activation across multiple platforms, including social media and television. Its flagship platform, Scope by 4C, serves brands, agencies, and media owners by providing insights into consumer behavior and facilitating advertising across various channels and devices. The company leverages a global TV monitoring network and a social affinity database to deliver advertising and content analytics. With a focus on bridging the gap between linear television, streaming video, digital commerce, and social media, 4C Insights has established a significant presence in markets such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Singapore, and operates as a subsidiary of Mediaocean LLC.

SlimPay

Series A in 2015
SlimPay SA operates a smart recurring payment platform that specializes in subscription payments through direct debit internationally. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, France, with additional offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, London, and San Francisco, SlimPay offers a range of solutions designed to assist merchants in optimizing their payment processes. Its platform supports payments in EURO and GBP for both fixed and variable plans, and includes features such as Checkout, an embeddable payment iframe for seamless integration into websites, and SOFORT, a direct online payment method based on online banking. By partnering with merchants throughout the payment journey, SlimPay enhances customer acquisition, increases customer lifetime value, and maximizes revenue.

Dealerdirect Global BV

Venture Round in 2015
Dealerdirect Global is an online automotive marketplace established in 2006 by Vincent Stevens and Niels Oude Luttikhuis, located in Overijssel. The platform facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. Users can search, view, and compare various models while filtering results based on criteria such as mileage, location, year, and lot number. Dealerdirect Global aims to simplify and enhance the transparency of vehicle transactions, allowing clients to engage in profitable dealings and participate in online auctions for vehicles.

Forcare

Venture Round in 2015
Forcare B.V. is a Dutch software company that specializes in providing solutions for healthcare interoperability. The company develops software products aimed at connecting various healthcare IT systems, enabling the sharing and exchange of patient data. By facilitating seamless communication between clinical information systems, Forcare aims to create a comprehensive view of patient information, enhancing the ability of healthcare institutions to collaborate effectively. This interoperability supports healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care more efficiently, both within and beyond the healthcare enterprise. Through its innovative approach, Forcare contributes to improved patient outcomes and streamlined operations in healthcare settings.

Falcon.io

Series B in 2015
Falcon.io is a Copenhagen-based company that provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for social media and customer experience management. The platform enables businesses to listen to social media conversations, engage with customers, publish content, and manage customer data, all from a single interface. This functionality allows clients to optimize their digital marketing efforts across various customer touch points. Falcon.io serves a diverse and global clientele that includes notable brands such as Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, and Columbia University, helping them harness the full potential of digital marketing.

Pagantis

Series A in 2014
Pagantis is a company that specializes in online consumer loans, having originated over €500 million through its proprietary platform. The platform focuses on consumer finance solutions for e-commerce, particularly through its service Paga+Tarde in Spain, which enables customers to pay for goods and services in monthly installments via a fully automated, paperless process. Pagantis provides e-commerce merchants with a streamlined onboarding experience to integrate consumer credit options into their sales. The platform also features a decision engine that enhances security through fraud detection, ID verification, and credit scoring, ensuring a convenient and secure credit transaction experience for both finance industry clients and consumers.

Bright Computing

Series B in 2014
Bright Computing, Inc. is a developer of cluster management software that facilitates the monitoring and construction of various cluster sizes, including high-performance computing (HPC) and big data clusters, as well as OpenStack private clouds. The company's flagship product, Bright Cluster Manager, offers a unified solution for provisioning, scheduling, monitoring, and managing data centers and cloud systems. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Bright Computing serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as academia, government, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy, with notable clients including Boeing, NASA, and Stanford University. The company has established strategic partnerships with major technology firms like Amazon, Cisco, and Dell to enhance its offerings. Bright Computing's solutions are implemented in over 650 data centers globally, providing organizations with robust tools to automate cluster management and mitigate the risk of cluster failures. In addition to software, the company offers support, training, certification, and consulting services to its customers.

ZeroLight

Seed Round in 2014
ZeroLight Limited specializes in developing virtual showrooms and real-time 3D visualizations for various sectors, including automotive, retail, and exhibitions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, with additional offices in China, Germany, and the United States, the company offers solutions that allow customers to showcase complex products like cars and industrial equipment through interactive features, customizations, and product demonstrations. By integrating advanced technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and cloud computing, ZeroLight enhances customer engagement and supports higher specification sales. The company's innovative platform has attracted partnerships with prominent automotive brands, earning recognition through numerous awards in the industry. Additionally, ZeroLight provides services in advertising, 3D modeling, and digital pipeline automation, further expanding its impact in the visualization landscape.

Eutechnyx

Venture Round in 2014
Eutechnyx Limited is a UK-based developer of driving and racing games, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Gateshead, with additional offices in the northeast of England and Hong Kong. The company specializes in creating engaging car racing experiences and is involved in publishing both original titles and intellectual properties. Eutechnyx has a history of innovation in the gaming sector and aims to provide users with high-quality video games centered around automotive themes.

Takeaway.com

Series B in 2014
Takeaway.com is an online food delivery marketplace operating primarily in Continental Europe and Israel, established in 2000. The company connects consumers with over 31,000 restaurants across 14 European countries, offering a diverse range of food options. In addition to its marketplace services, Takeaway.com provides delivery solutions for restaurants that do not have their own delivery systems in 23 cities across five countries. The company's focus is on facilitating easy access to food choices for consumers while supporting local restaurants in their delivery needs. Through its platform, Takeaway.com has established itself as a prominent player in the online food delivery sector in Europe.

Mendix

Series B in 2014
Mendix is a low-code platform designed to enhance enterprise application development by enabling organizations to innovate and compete more effectively. Its visual modeling approach allows various users, including developers and business analysts, to create robust applications without extensive coding knowledge. Mendix emphasizes model-driven development, fostering collaboration between business leaders and IT teams to expedite innovation. The platform supports the entire application lifecycle, offering tools for building, testing, deploying, and iterating applications. With a cloud-native architecture, Mendix facilitates one-click deployment of applications on any cloud or on-premises environment. As a recognized leader in its field, Mendix aids organizations in digitizing their operations and improving customer experiences, ultimately driving rapid returns on investment.

4C Insights

Series B in 2014
4C Insights, Inc. is a data science and media technology company specializing in multi-screen advertising solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a suite of products that enable activation across multiple platforms, including social media and television. Its flagship platform, Scope by 4C, serves brands, agencies, and media owners by providing insights into consumer behavior and facilitating advertising across various channels and devices. The company leverages a global TV monitoring network and a social affinity database to deliver advertising and content analytics. With a focus on bridging the gap between linear television, streaming video, digital commerce, and social media, 4C Insights has established a significant presence in markets such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Singapore, and operates as a subsidiary of Mediaocean LLC.

AppLift

Series A in 2013
AppLift GmbH is a mobile games marketing platform that connects game publishers and developers with various traffic sources. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Seoul, AppLift specializes in user acquisition solutions for mobile games on iOS and Android platforms. The company offers a mobile performance marketing network that includes customizable advertisement units, such as PlayAds SDK for interactive ads, Mobile Widget for monetizing mobile website traffic, and API and custom integration options for seamless ad integration. AppLift also caters to device manufacturers, mobile operators, and media publishing businesses, enabling them to optimize user engagement and monetization strategies. As of June 2019, AppLift operates as a subsidiary of blockescence plc.

Eutechnyx

Venture Round in 2013
Eutechnyx Limited is a UK-based developer of driving and racing games, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Gateshead, with additional offices in the northeast of England and Hong Kong. The company specializes in creating engaging car racing experiences and is involved in publishing both original titles and intellectual properties. Eutechnyx has a history of innovation in the gaming sector and aims to provide users with high-quality video games centered around automotive themes.

MarkaVIP

Series B in 2012
MarkaVIP is an exclusive, invitation-only online shopping platform catering to fashion enthusiasts in the Middle East. Founded by Ahmed Alkhatib, who has extensive experience in the e-commerce sector, the platform targets customers in eight Arabic-speaking countries, including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Bahrain, and Oman. MarkaVIP specializes in flash sales, offering apparel, accessories, and home decor at discounted prices. With a membership base exceeding 3 million, the platform aims to provide a unique shopping experience that combines exclusivity with affordability.

Intrinsic ID

Venture Round in 2012
Intrinsic ID B.V. specializes in digital authentication solutions, primarily utilizing its proprietary SRAM Physical Unclonable Function (SRAM PUF) technology. Founded in 2008 and based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with operations in Korea, the company develops a range of products aimed at enhancing security for Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded applications. Its offerings include Broadkey, a secure key management software; Citadel, a key provisioning system; Quiddicard, which focuses on remotely programming keys; and Quiddikey, a solution for reconstructing on-chip secret keys without storage. These technologies are designed to validate payment systems, secure connectivity, authenticate sensors, and safeguard sensitive government and military data and systems.

Takeaway.com

Series A in 2012
Takeaway.com is an online food delivery marketplace operating primarily in Continental Europe and Israel, established in 2000. The company connects consumers with over 31,000 restaurants across 14 European countries, offering a diverse range of food options. In addition to its marketplace services, Takeaway.com provides delivery solutions for restaurants that do not have their own delivery systems in 23 cities across five countries. The company's focus is on facilitating easy access to food choices for consumers while supporting local restaurants in their delivery needs. Through its platform, Takeaway.com has established itself as a prominent player in the online food delivery sector in Europe.

Mendix

Series A in 2011
Mendix is a low-code platform designed to enhance enterprise application development by enabling organizations to innovate and compete more effectively. Its visual modeling approach allows various users, including developers and business analysts, to create robust applications without extensive coding knowledge. Mendix emphasizes model-driven development, fostering collaboration between business leaders and IT teams to expedite innovation. The platform supports the entire application lifecycle, offering tools for building, testing, deploying, and iterating applications. With a cloud-native architecture, Mendix facilitates one-click deployment of applications on any cloud or on-premises environment. As a recognized leader in its field, Mendix aids organizations in digitizing their operations and improving customer experiences, ultimately driving rapid returns on investment.

Eutechnyx

Venture Round in 2011
Eutechnyx Limited is a UK-based developer of driving and racing games, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Gateshead, with additional offices in the northeast of England and Hong Kong. The company specializes in creating engaging car racing experiences and is involved in publishing both original titles and intellectual properties. Eutechnyx has a history of innovation in the gaming sector and aims to provide users with high-quality video games centered around automotive themes.

Service2Media

Series B in 2011
Service2Media is a mobile application development platform provider that specializes in creating multi-platform applications for various sectors, including B2B, B2E, and B2C. Its flagship product, the App Lifecycle Platform™, supports the entire app lifecycle, enabling users to design, deploy, and evolve applications across multiple devices. The platform utilizes open standards, including HTML5 and Lua scripting, and is compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, UNIX, and Linux. Service2Media caters to a diverse clientele, including notable organizations like AlJazeera, Springer, and Rabobank. In addition to application development, the company offers supplementary services such as developer training, business process consulting, and app store submission. The M2Active platform facilitates cross-platform app development for multiple operating systems, including iOS and Android, and integrates seamlessly with various solution and technology partners.

Cint Group

Series B in 2010
Cint Group is a global leader in digital insights gathering, specializing in software solutions that streamline the process of obtaining consumer insights. Its platform automates insights gathering, enabling companies to access valuable data more rapidly and at a larger scale. Cint boasts the world’s largest consumer network for digital survey-based research, comprising over 144 million engaged respondents across more than 130 countries. The company partners with over 2,500 organizations, including major firms such as SurveyMonkey and Kantar, to enhance their insights-gathering capabilities and drive business growth. With a growing presence in 14 global offices, including locations in Stockholm, London, New York, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney, Cint Group continues to expand its influence in the digital insights market.

The World's Online Festival

Series B in 2010
Palringo is a community messaging and gaming app for iOS and Android. The platform allows users to send instant messages, play games and to form large groups based on common interests. Launched in 2006, Palringo has more than 40 million installed users worldwide and offers a range of games along with more than 350,000 user created groups, some of which have up to 2,000 members. Headquartered in London, Palringo also has offices in Newcastle, Ipswich, Gothenburg and Helsinki. Users can create and build community groups dedicated to the things they are passionate about, from gaming and entertainment to sports, travel and technology. They can further enhance their experience by using Palringo Credits to purchase virtual products such as rich media sticker packs, Bots and premium groups and accounts. Following the acquisition of Swedish game studio, Free Lunch Design, in 2014 and Tribe Studios in 2015, Palringo champions 'Community Gaming' - the integration of gaming capabilities with its instant messaging platform to create community orientated games. Palringo develops both in-app and external games.

Eutechnyx

Series A in 2010
Eutechnyx Limited is a UK-based developer of driving and racing games, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Gateshead, with additional offices in the northeast of England and Hong Kong. The company specializes in creating engaging car racing experiences and is involved in publishing both original titles and intellectual properties. Eutechnyx has a history of innovation in the gaming sector and aims to provide users with high-quality video games centered around automotive themes.

Liquavista

Series D in 2010
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

Layar

Series A in 2010
Layar B.V., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Amsterdam, designs and develops a mobile augmented reality browser known as Layar. This application enhances the user experience by overlaying information on the camera display across various categories, such as entertainment, dining, healthcare, real estate, and tourism. Layar's platform allows for interactive digital content, including videos, music, and links to social networks, enabling brands to engage with a growing audience of technologically inclined consumers. By integrating digital experiences with the physical world, Layar aims to transform how people discover and interact with relevant information.

The World's Online Festival

Venture Round in 2009
Palringo is a community messaging and gaming app for iOS and Android. The platform allows users to send instant messages, play games and to form large groups based on common interests. Launched in 2006, Palringo has more than 40 million installed users worldwide and offers a range of games along with more than 350,000 user created groups, some of which have up to 2,000 members. Headquartered in London, Palringo also has offices in Newcastle, Ipswich, Gothenburg and Helsinki. Users can create and build community groups dedicated to the things they are passionate about, from gaming and entertainment to sports, travel and technology. They can further enhance their experience by using Palringo Credits to purchase virtual products such as rich media sticker packs, Bots and premium groups and accounts. Following the acquisition of Swedish game studio, Free Lunch Design, in 2014 and Tribe Studios in 2015, Palringo champions 'Community Gaming' - the integration of gaming capabilities with its instant messaging platform to create community orientated games. Palringo develops both in-app and external games.

Civolution

Series A in 2009
Civolution, established in October 2008 as a spin-off from Royal Philips Electronics, is a leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing, and monetizing media content. The company specializes in an extensive range of watermarking and fingerprinting applications, which are used for audience measurement, media synchronization, and forensic marking of media assets across various platforms, including pre-release, digital cinema, PayTV, and online environments. Civolution's solutions facilitate comprehensive global media monitoring across television, internet, and radio, as well as online content identification, enabling clients to effectively manage and profit from their content distribution.

Liquavista

Series C in 2009
Liquavista B.V., a display manufacturing company, develops electro-wetting displays in the Netherlands and internationally. It offers LiquavistaBright that offers a combination of brightness in natural light and bold contrast to video; LiquavistaColor, which enables eReader devices to offer bright, full color, and low power video capable displays; and LiquavistaVivid, a transflective mode display, which represents the eReader application. Its products are used in portable and mobile applications, such as phones, watches, cameras, DVD players, and automotive applications. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

IPDiA

Series A in 2009
IPDiA S.A., established in 2009 and based in Caen, France, specializes in the manufacture of 3D silicon passive components, including submounts, RF devices, and capacitors. The company offers a diverse range of products, such as high stability silicon capacitors, integrated passive devices like filters and transformers, and customized solutions for various applications. IPDiA's products cater to industries such as broadband, medical, industrial sensors, and aerospace, aiming to replace traditional ceramic and tantalum capacitors with innovative solutions. The company also provides assembly services, design support, and foundry capabilities, leveraging over a decade of research and development in advanced technologies. With a focus on high brightness LEDs and integrated passive devices, IPDiA positions itself as a significant player in the global market, driven by a team with extensive experience in semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. As of 2016, IPDiA operates as a subsidiary of Murata Electronics Europe B.V.

Greetz

Series B in 2009
Greetz is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the creation and personalization of greeting cards and gifts. Customers can design their own cards, which can include flowers, chocolates, wine, helium balloons, and other gifts, all of which are printed and shipped locally. The company has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands, demonstrating the viability of its concept over several years. Greetz is now focusing on expanding its operations internationally, leveraging its internally developed application and marketing strategy to reach new markets. With the ability to facilitate next-day delivery and allow customers to schedule deliveries for later dates, Greetz aims to enhance the personal touch in gifting.

Sellaband

Series A in 2008
SellaBand is based in Munich and Berlin, the creative capital of Europe. Since its launch in August 2006, SellaBand has coordinated recording sessions for more than 80 artists or acts who had their albums funded by their fans. Over $4,000,000 have been invested in independent bands via www.sellaband.com. With SellaBand, artists retain complete ownership of the works created and have the flexibility to determine which incentives they will offer their fans who fund them. SellaBand’s fan funding engine also allows artists the freedom to enter into deals with any label, management company, or publisher and there are no advances to pay back. Artists maintain control over their career and have 100% freedom to create the music that they want to create. SellaBand can also be utilized by management companies, record labels, publishers, sponsors and media companies to fund projects for their own artists while also building the core fan base required to launch an artist or take them to the next stage of their career.

eBuddy

Series B in 2008
eBuddy is a provider of web and mobile messaging solutions, having pioneered the first independent web browser-based instant messaging service with e-Messenger in 2003. Rebranded in 2006, eBuddy currently offers two main products: eBuddy Chat and XMS. eBuddy Chat allows users with accounts from various platforms, including Facebook, MSN, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, and AOL, to communicate for free within a single interface, accessible via web and mobile applications for iOS, Android, and other devices. XMS, launched in 2011, is a real-time messaging app that enables unlimited messaging over the internet for smartphones, supporting multiple platforms such as iOS and Android. Headquartered in Amsterdam, eBuddy is a privately-held company with additional offices in San Francisco and Singapore. The company was founded by Onno Bakker, Jan-Joost Rueb, and Paulo Taylor and is backed by Prime Technology Ventures and Lowland Capital Partners.

The World's Online Festival

Series A in 2007
Palringo is a community messaging and gaming app for iOS and Android. The platform allows users to send instant messages, play games and to form large groups based on common interests. Launched in 2006, Palringo has more than 40 million installed users worldwide and offers a range of games along with more than 350,000 user created groups, some of which have up to 2,000 members. Headquartered in London, Palringo also has offices in Newcastle, Ipswich, Gothenburg and Helsinki. Users can create and build community groups dedicated to the things they are passionate about, from gaming and entertainment to sports, travel and technology. They can further enhance their experience by using Palringo Credits to purchase virtual products such as rich media sticker packs, Bots and premium groups and accounts. Following the acquisition of Swedish game studio, Free Lunch Design, in 2014 and Tribe Studios in 2015, Palringo champions 'Community Gaming' - the integration of gaming capabilities with its instant messaging platform to create community orientated games. Palringo develops both in-app and external games.

Greetz

Series A in 2007
Greetz is an e-commerce platform that specializes in the creation and personalization of greeting cards and gifts. Customers can design their own cards, which can include flowers, chocolates, wine, helium balloons, and other gifts, all of which are printed and shipped locally. The company has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands, demonstrating the viability of its concept over several years. Greetz is now focusing on expanding its operations internationally, leveraging its internally developed application and marketing strategy to reach new markets. With the ability to facilitate next-day delivery and allow customers to schedule deliveries for later dates, Greetz aims to enhance the personal touch in gifting.

The World's Online Festival

Seed Round in 2006
Palringo is a community messaging and gaming app for iOS and Android. The platform allows users to send instant messages, play games and to form large groups based on common interests. Launched in 2006, Palringo has more than 40 million installed users worldwide and offers a range of games along with more than 350,000 user created groups, some of which have up to 2,000 members. Headquartered in London, Palringo also has offices in Newcastle, Ipswich, Gothenburg and Helsinki. Users can create and build community groups dedicated to the things they are passionate about, from gaming and entertainment to sports, travel and technology. They can further enhance their experience by using Palringo Credits to purchase virtual products such as rich media sticker packs, Bots and premium groups and accounts. Following the acquisition of Swedish game studio, Free Lunch Design, in 2014 and Tribe Studios in 2015, Palringo champions 'Community Gaming' - the integration of gaming capabilities with its instant messaging platform to create community orientated games. Palringo develops both in-app and external games.

Codenomicon

Series A in 2005
Codenomicon is a cybersecurity company that specializes in threat awareness and proactive security testing solutions. Founded in 2001 by Ari Takanen, Rauli Kaksonen, and Mikko Varpiola, the company is headquartered in Oulu, Finland, with a branch in Saratoga, California. Codenomicon's primary offerings include Defensics, which identifies unknown vulnerabilities, AppCheck, which catalogs and scans digital assets to pinpoint vulnerabilities and suggest fixes, and AbuseSA, which provides threat intelligence for governments and cyber authorities. Additionally, the company offers a range of testing and auditing services, including outsourced robustness testing, custom test development, security audits, vulnerability reporting, and advanced testing and robustness verification. Its clientele spans various sectors, including telecommunications, networking, manufacturing, financial services, and defense. As of June 2015, Codenomicon operates as a subsidiary of Synopsys.

Spirea AB

Series B in 2002
Spirea AB is located at Kista, Sweden in the heart of the "wireless valley". Spirea is a dynamic, rapidly growing start-up in the Bluetooth personal connectivity market. The company designs and markets highly integrated, yet flexible, Bluetooth hardware and software wireless solutions and application-specific Bluetooth platforms. Their products are based on in-house developed IPs, primarily in low cost integrated circuit technologies, such as CMOS.

Q-Go

Series B in 2000
Q-go is a global leader in providing next-generation online customer service solutions, specializing in the financial services, airline, and telecommunications sectors. The company offers a SaaS-based platform that facilitates customer interactions across various channels, including websites, call centers, mobile applications, ATMs, and virtual assistants. Its technology, powered by advanced semantic capabilities and industry-specific domain dictionaries, allows customers to pose inquiries in their own words, ensuring accurate and relevant responses. This approach enhances the quality of customer service while significantly reducing operational costs and increasing self-service utilization and online conversion rates. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Q-go has expanded its presence with offices in several major cities, including Barcelona, Madrid, Bonn, Munich, Zürich, New York, and San Francisco. The company's clientele includes prominent global brands such as Air France-KLM, ING, and Deutsche Telekom.

YellowBrix

Series C in 2000
YellowBrix is a content infrastructure services company that specializes in providing syndicated news content and content analytics solutions for online portals and intranets. Founded in 1997 and originally named NewsReal, the company was established by co-founders David Hoppmann and Jeff Massa, who brought together their expertise in leadership and artificial intelligence to address the growing need for accessible content in an increasingly digital world. With a focus on utilizing advanced technology to deliver news and business information, YellowBrix has developed innovative applications for its Intelligence Engine, enabling clients to gain insights into market trends and business intelligence related to companies, individuals, products, and brands. In 2000, the company rebranded itself as YellowBrix to better capture its forward-looking vision and the opportunities presented by the Internet.
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