Redstone

Redstone is a Berlin-based venture capital firm founded in 2014, with additional offices in Zurich and Helsinki. It specializes in early-stage European companies across various sectors, including health, industrial, and fintech. Redstone has developed a unique VC-as-a-Service model that bridges the gap between industry leaders and ambitious entrepreneurs, facilitating access to corporate capital, expertise, and networks. The firm combines investment services with tailored intelligence, helping its partners make informed strategic decisions and stay abreast of emerging digital trends. With a team of experienced entrepreneurs and investors deeply embedded in the European technology ecosystem, Redstone aims to identify and support promising ventures that align with its investment strategies. The firm emphasizes fast and transparent communication, fostering trust with both startups and investors.

Stefano Gurciullo

Partner

Lars Häerle

COO, Partner

Oskari Lehtonen Ph.D

Partner, Nordics

Past deals in Central Europe

Kertos

Seed Round in 2023
Kertos is a software company that develops and provides a holistic privacy platform in Europe, implementing automation and execution in a highly regulated environment focusing on the operational needs for all stakeholders involved. With their focus on product, integration, and automation they enable businesses to scale, to adopt and to maneuver in modern tech environments with only a fraction of the current workload. They drive consumer engagement and help companies to interact with their customers in sensitive matters.

Sunhero

Series A in 2023
Sunhero delivers custom-built solar panel solutions. Sunhero offers consumers a hassle-free method of installing customised photovoltaic solar systems on their homes, be that either purchasing outright or renting for a 20 year period.

Westhive AG

Series A in 2022
Westhive provides superior flexible workspace solutions. Westhive has been conceived to be more than just a coworking space. The aim was to create an innovation ecosystem for startups, corporations and freelancers in which they can share their thougths, collaborate and bring great ideas to life. This is why we paid great attention the setup of the space. The dedicated work areas allow for concentrated focus, whereas our lounges and our restaurant – The Westhive Kitchen – are perfect for informal exchange with fellow coworkers and creative breaks with food and drinks alike. The perfect balance of work and play. Westhive has been created as a space that we as founders would love to work in as well. Which we will.

heartbeat medical

Series A in 2022
Heartbeat Medical develops a healthcare platform focused on tracking patient-reported outcomes. The platform serves as a comprehensive patient management tool suitable for healthcare facilities of all sizes. By emphasizing the importance of quality of life data, Heartbeat Medical enables healthcare providers to gain valuable insights through intelligent evaluations of diagnostics and treatment methods. This approach allows physicians and therapists to enhance their understanding of patient experiences and improve treatment strategies based on real-world evidence.

holo|one

Series A in 2022
holo | one is a Swiss IT start-up specializing in the development of augmented reality applications for companies. Their goal is to use our products and expertise to revolutionize industries and redefine work processes and processes.

Finanzguru

Series A in 2022
Finanzguru is an AI based financial assistant.

Flexcavo

Seed Round in 2021
Flexcavo GmbH rents construction machinery online and offline. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Rosenheim, Germany.

Humanoo

Series B in 2021
HUMANOO is a digital health platform. HUMANOO boosts the company’s performance, balancing the body and mind of employees and providing tailored and customized daily exercises. HUMANOO aims to promote health and increase overall wellbeing, reducing the number of annual doctor’s visits and increasing happiness both in the workplace and in private life.

Lykon

Seed Round in 2021
Lykon is a health care company that specializes in personalized health solutions through biomarker analysis and blood testing services. It offers individuals the ability to conduct DNA and blood tests from the comfort of their homes, providing tailored recommendations for supplements and lifestyle adjustments based on the results. With a focus on enhancing health and fitness, Lykon empowers customers to monitor their health effectively and facilitates behavioral changes aimed at disease prevention. By leveraging online support, the company aims to help users optimize their well-being through individualized insights and actionable advice.

Palturai

Series A in 2021
Kantwert is a relationship database that provides networking, social network, and data scoring solutions. Kantwert is an independent start-up of leading heads of German credit bureaus. Their vision is a global network which establishes connections between companies, institutions and decision-makers and makes them transparent. This enables their customers to leverage their treasure of data in their own businesses and gain unique, profitable insights. The knowledge of the connections and interdependencies of business partners is of incredible value for many areas. They have been pursuing their goals since 2014 with modern technologies, powerful structures, and highly motivated people. Personal connections have also contributed to this: great colleagues, great customers as well as partners.

German Autolabs

Venture Round in 2021
German Autolabs is a pioneer in automotive voice AI. Its Automotive Voice Assistance platform, AVA, offers a full stack conversational assistance solution for the mobility sector. With its retrofit hardware, Chris, the digital co-driver, German Autolabs bypasses automotive development cycles by leveraging deep domain knowledge of driver behavior through the biggest connected fleet on the road. The fully offline-capable AVA platform provides customizable white-label technology solutions for global verticals such as automotive, fleet management, insurance and aftermarket consumer electronics. Powered by AVA, businesses take disruptive voice products and solutions to market, fast.

OnlineDoctor

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
OnlineDoctor is a Swiss-based platform that offers a streamlined service for diagnosing skin issues through remote consultations with independent dermatologists. Users can select a dermatologist, describe their symptoms, and upload photographs of their skin conditions to receive expert medical advice within 48 hours. The platform is designed to evaluate a wide range of skin problems, including rashes, eczema, and birthmarks, making it accessible and convenient for individuals seeking timely and effective skin assessments. By facilitating location-independent consultations, OnlineDoctor provides a cost-effective and straightforward solution for those in need of dermatological care.

RightNow

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
RightNow is a leading consumer factoring provider and one of the most successful German legaltech startups. With its products, RightNow buys consumer claims from everyday life situations and pays a large part of the reimbursement within only 24 hours. The claims are assessed using specially developed algorithms and enforced in court through highly automated processes.

Flyability

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Flyability SA, founded in 2014 and based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of collision-tolerant flying robots designed for industrial inspections. The company’s flagship product, Elios, enables professionals to safely conduct inspections in complex, cluttered, or indoor environments, minimizing the need for human entry into hazardous spaces. Flyability’s technology addresses significant risks associated with drone operations, such as collisions and injuries, thereby facilitating safe drone usage in urban settings and in proximity to people. The company primarily serves the industrial inspection market, focusing on sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, and maritime infrastructure. Additionally, Flyability is involved in search and rescue and security operations, allowing for assessments of emergency situations without endangering human lives. The company has received numerous accolades for its innovative solutions, including the Drones for Good Award.

Brickspaces

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Together with you we would like to bring your idea from the drawing board to the city center, the scene district, the next event location or wherever you want. With the experience of the last years of our work in the pop-up world, we have built up a broad portfolio and a unique network, through which they will certainly find the right space for your idea and your brand! Meanwhile, this portfolio covers more than 1,500 spaces in the entire German-speaking area, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Every day we supplement our database with numerous new areas that are available for your ideas. And to help these ideas find exactly the right space to reach out to the public, we accompany you from the creation of an initial requirement profile through the search to the completed booking.

_blaenk

Series A in 2020
_blaenk is the leading Omnichannel RetailTech startup in Europe (EU Retail Innovation Award 2020). With _blaenk os (omnichannel system) the company connects brick-and-mortar and digital commerce in a revolutionary way for brands and consumers. With the data-driven and flexible approach brands can simply execute retail campaigns in digital and stationary storefronts on demand, generating awareness, consumer data and sales. _blaenk has been featured in Press such as Forbes, Handelsblatt and many more.

Pregnolia

Series A in 2020
Pregnolia AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of diagnostic devices aimed at predicting the risk of premature birth during pregnancy consultations. Founded in 2015 and based in Zurich, the company has created a medical probe that measures the stiffness of the uterine cervix, which is a critical factor in assessing cervical status and mitigating the risk of premature delivery. This technology enables gynecologists to make informed decisions regarding birth management, ultimately improving neonatal health outcomes. Pregnolia's mission is to ensure that every woman can experience a healthy and informed pregnancy, as they work towards completing clinical trials and navigating regulatory processes to bring their product to market. The company focuses on addressing both health and economic challenges associated with preterm birth, aiming to enhance the care provided by doctors and midwives globally.

Penta

Series B in 2020
Penta Fintech Ltd. is a digital banking platform based in Berlin, Germany, specifically designed for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Established in 2016, Penta aims to streamline banking processes for businesses by providing automated services such as bank account management and invoicing. The platform allows users to open a digital bank account quickly, typically within minutes, and offers cashless banking services that facilitate efficient cash flow management. With a mission to transform business banking in Europe and beyond, Penta focuses on helping its clients save time and money, thereby enhancing their overall banking experience.

Acatus

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Acatus GmbH is a financial services company based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in a debt capital markets platform. Established in 2016, the company facilitates connections between originators, such as banks, funds, and peer-to-peer platforms, and investors. Acatus provides a real-time securitization-as-a-service solution, enabling organizations to access refinancing options through capital markets. This service is particularly beneficial for family offices and pension funds seeking effective investment opportunities.

asgoodasnew

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
asgoodasnew electronics GmbH (formerly asgoodas.nu GmbH) is the No. 1 source for refurbished Consumer Electronics in Europe and also runs WIRKAUFENS, the easy, fast, and safe way to turn your used electronic gadgets into cash. The company is active in Germany and Austria (WIRKAUFENS), Spain (LOCOMPRAMOS) and Poland (KUPIMYTO) as a trade-in service and selling their products worldwide B2C and B2B.

TP24

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
TP24 is a financial technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in providing business loans to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2016, the company focuses on lending solutions that utilize receivables as collateral, enabling SMEs to access the financing they need for growth and operations. TP24 operates across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, offering innovative financial services tailored to the needs of businesses in these markets.

Hypatos

Seed Round in 2018
Hypatos GmbH, founded in 2018 and located in Kleinmachnow, Germany, specializes in artificial intelligence systems aimed at automating the capture and processing of document data. The company focuses on enhancing financial document processing through its use of language processing AI and computer vision technology. Hypatos targets various business applications, including invoices, travel and expense management, loan application validation, and insurance claims. By offering pre-trained machine learning models as APIs and applications, Hypatos enables organizations to automate complex back-office processes, thereby increasing processing speed, reducing costs, and improving data quality.

Remind.me

Seed Round in 2018
Remind.me GmbH operates an online platform that offers reminder and optimization services specifically for contracts and insurance policies. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, the service allows users to input their contractual information, set reminders for expiry dates, and receive notifications about opportunities to optimize their contracts. Additionally, the platform provides access to online deals for various products and services, including the most affordable electricity and gas tariffs. The service is free for consumers, as it generates revenue through agency commissions from partners when users choose to finalize contracts. Remind.me aims to help users save money by ensuring they are aware of contract deadlines and can access the best available deals in the market.

Talixo

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Talixo is an online platform that specializes in B2B ground transportation, streamlining the booking process for customers and drivers. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including on-demand hailing, pre-booking options, quality monitoring systems, and fleet management tools. This technology is designed to be fully customizable, ensuring compliance with individual corporate travel policies, and integrates seamlessly with major corporate platforms such as Amadeus and Concur. Operating in over 750 cities worldwide, Talixo has rapidly expanded its reach and is becoming a preferred choice for Fortune 500 companies, airlines, and travel agencies. The company is supported by various private and institutional investors, enhancing its growth and operational capabilities.

PlanRadar

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
PlanRadar GmbH develops a documentation and defect management application for construction industry. The company's tool engages in recording, documentation, communication, and tracking of tasks and defects. The company offers its solutions to contractors, facility managers, owners, architects, and engineers. It can be accessed through web application and a smart phone application. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria with additional offices in London, United Kingdom; Zagreb, Croatia; and Sunnyvale, California.

PlanRadar

Series A in 2017
PlanRadar GmbH develops a documentation and defect management application for construction industry. The company's tool engages in recording, documentation, communication, and tracking of tasks and defects. The company offers its solutions to contractors, facility managers, owners, architects, and engineers. It can be accessed through web application and a smart phone application. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria with additional offices in London, United Kingdom; Zagreb, Croatia; and Sunnyvale, California.

Liqid

Series A in 2017
Liqid Investments GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, operates a digital wealth management platform designed to provide affluent individuals with tailored investment portfolios, strategies, and access to diverse asset classes. The company aims to democratize wealth management by offering services traditionally available to family offices at reduced costs and lower minimum investment thresholds. Liqid's platform is built on collaboration with experienced investment teams, including HQ Trust, a prominent multi-family office in Europe, and supported by early-stage investment fund Project A Ventures. With an emphasis on customer-oriented services, Liqid combines technology and investment expertise to deliver discretionary wealth management and access to private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds.

figo

Venture Round in 2017
figo GmbH develops a software as a Service platform that aggregates financial data for financial institutions. It allows users to access the sources of finance, notification services, security, as well as user and customer management services. figo GmbH was founded in 2012 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. As of March 4, 2020, figo GmbH operates as a subsidiary of FinReach GmbH.

EDITION F GmbH

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
EDITION F GmbH publishes and operates online magazines and periodicals for women. The company’s product publishes information about business and lifestyle content, job options, and fashion and products. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Flexperto

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Flexperto GmbH provides video based communication platform for online medical support, online language teaching, and video consultation for education, finance, health, and insurance markets. The company provides all-in-one solution to book services, schedule appointments, exchange files, and engage live over video. It also offers Flexperto enterprise edition for the digital transformation of different service workflows from video-communication in the insurance and banking industry to online medical consultations. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Inventorum

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Inventorum GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a point of sale application for retailers and online businesses. The company's software is designed to assist small retailers in managing both their offline and online operations by streamlining daily processes, including point of sale and inventory management. Inventorum's integrated system combines cash management, inventory management, customer support, and e-commerce functionality, offering a comprehensive solution tailored to the needs of small businesses. As of July 2020, Inventorum operates as a subsidiary of Shore GmbH.

Bonagora

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Bonagora GmbH is an online wholesale marketplace specializing in the Home & Living industry, based in Berlin, Germany. The company provides a platform that facilitates the procurement process between wholesalers and retailers by offering a virtual showroom. This innovative marketplace allows retailers to access a wide array of vendors and products from around the world in real-time. Bonagora's solutions include mobile applications for trade shows, showrooms, and sales representatives, as well as web-based tools tailored for the home fashion trade. By digitizing the search and procurement process and replacing traditional paper orders with efficient scanning methods, Bonagora enables traders to optimize their sales channels, process orders more effectively, and reduce delivery times.

Inventorum

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Inventorum GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing a point of sale application for retailers and online businesses. The company's software is designed to assist small retailers in managing both their offline and online operations by streamlining daily processes, including point of sale and inventory management. Inventorum's integrated system combines cash management, inventory management, customer support, and e-commerce functionality, offering a comprehensive solution tailored to the needs of small businesses. As of July 2020, Inventorum operates as a subsidiary of Shore GmbH.

FAST FORWARD IMAGING

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Fast Forward Imaging GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in product photography services tailored for e-commerce and product manufacturers. The company offers automatically cropped 360-degree photography solutions that cater to both online and offline media. By utilizing a sophisticated combination of hardware and software, Fast Forward Imaging has automated the cropping process, making high-quality, interactive 360-degree product photography both affordable and accessible. Their services are designed to save clients time and money while enhancing the presentation of their products.

Contiamo

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Contiamo GmbH designs and develops a SaaS (Software as a Service) analytics solution which integrates data from different sources in one place. It consumes data from different analytical, data science, and operational applications. The company offers Data Hub, which is the single source of data for all data use cases and allows users to integrate, explore and access data in a single platform. Contiamo GmbH was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

labfolder

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Labforward supports laboratory teams on their quest for groundbreaking discoveries and delivering innovative high-quality products. With digital tools for laboratories, it increases productivity and improves efficiency in laboratories. The company's products include the user-friendly electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) Labfolder and the Internet-of-Things (IoT) platform Laboperator. The digital connectivity of laboratories and innovative data management is a focus topic in industry and research. In a fragmented landscape of high-tech equipment and specialized software, Labforward links data silos and helps to eliminate costly and error-prone data transfers. Based on this horizontal connectivity, the software Laboperator enables the remote control and monitoring of laboratory equipment, the integration of LIMS systems, databases and special software as well as the automation of workflows. The Labfolder data platform aggregates both automatically recorded and manually added data and enables the review, sharing, retrieval and validation of data by means of a collaborative ELN. Whether life sciences, chemical synthesis, analytics, quality control or research and development: no matter how specific the field or task of a laboratory may be, the way it works and the requirements for data management have a common core. Labforward focuses on this core.

BERGFÜRST

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
BERGFÜRST AG operates a crowd funding platform for raising funds online. The company is based in Berlin, Germany.

Atheneum

Non Equity Assistance in 2010
Atheneum Partners GmbH operates a global knowledge platform designed to connect businesses with industry specialists for insights on practices and market trends. Founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, the company matches experts to client needs through targeted searches, facilitating interviews, in-person meetings, and webinars. Atheneum also offers services such as interview execution, market analysis, and survey distribution to gather critical data. The firm assists clients in the merger and acquisition process and monitors market trends over time. Its recruitment services cover positions ranging from technical auditors to executive members, providing feedback on strategic challenges like product development and market expansion. Atheneum serves various industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, technology, and public policy, with research hubs located in Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. Through its technology-driven approach, Atheneum aims to enhance business intelligence sharing, ensuring clients have access to high-quality information for informed decision-making.