Project Eaden
Series A in 2025
Project Eaden is a company focused on the development and licensing of innovative technologies aimed at producing sustainable food and meat alternatives. By integrating advanced technology with food production, Project Eaden creates sustainable food products designed to meet consumer cravings for meat. The company's platform offers alternatives that provide a more environmentally friendly substitute for traditional beef and beef products, promoting sustainability in the food industry.
Flink
Venture Round in 2024
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.
Formo is Europe's pioneering cellular agriculture company specializing in the development of animal-free dairy products. By utilizing precision fermentation, Formo harvests real, nature-identical milk proteins that allow for the creation of clean and sustainable dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide vegan food options that retain the taste and nutritional benefits of traditional dairy while promoting a more sustainable and equitable food system. Through innovative biotechnology, Formo transforms nutrients into high-quality milk proteins, catering to the growing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly dairy products.
Infinite Roots
Series B in 2024
Infinite Roots is a technology-driven company focused on creating sustainable health and wellness products using natural ingredients. The company specializes in fermentation technology, particularly the cultivation of mushroom mycelium, to produce healthy and eco-friendly foods. Their product range includes herbal supplements, skincare solutions, and meat alternatives, all designed to support holistic well-being and environmental sustainability. Infinite Roots is committed to using organic and ethically sourced materials, blending traditional remedies with modern science to promote natural healing and balance.
Flink
Venture Round in 2023
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.
Sykell is a producer of reusable packaging aimed at replacing single-use options, focusing on sustainability in the retail, food service, and hospitality sectors. The company offers scalable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions, including pooling containers that are recovered, reprocessed, and reused after each use. Sykell’s all-inclusive service encompasses the usage, delivery, washing, and recollection of used containers, facilitating a seamless transition for food brands from single-use packaging to a circular zero-waste model. This approach helps businesses reduce their environmental impact while maintaining their operational efficiency.
Trigo is a technology company specializing in AI-powered infrastructure for retail stores, focusing on automating the checkout process. Its platform enables grocery retailers to enhance customer experiences through anonymous tracking of shoppers, detection of product interactions, and automatic data classification. By applying deep learning architecture, Trigo facilitates an efficient and seamless checkout experience, allowing retail stores to leverage advanced artificial intelligence technology. This innovation not only streamlines operations but also provides valuable insights into shopper behavior and product engagement.
Sykell is a producer of reusable packaging aimed at replacing single-use options, focusing on sustainability in the retail, food service, and hospitality sectors. The company offers scalable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions, including pooling containers that are recovered, reprocessed, and reused after each use. Sykell’s all-inclusive service encompasses the usage, delivery, washing, and recollection of used containers, facilitating a seamless transition for food brands from single-use packaging to a circular zero-waste model. This approach helps businesses reduce their environmental impact while maintaining their operational efficiency.
Wingcopter
Series A in 2022
Wingcopter GmbH is a German manufacturer of advanced delivery drones, specializing in unmanned aircraft systems designed for both social and civilian applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Darmstadt, the company focuses on optimizing medical supply chains and last-mile logistics for various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, forestry, and mining. Its flagship model, the Wingcopter 198, features a patented tilt-rotor mechanism that allows for vertical takeoff and landing while enabling efficient long-distance flight, even under challenging weather conditions. The drones are utilized for delivering essential items such as medicines, vaccines, and food to remote locations, as well as for inspecting public infrastructure. Wingcopter's commitment to improving and saving lives has garnered recognition, including being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2020. The company employs a dedicated team of 120 professionals focused on meaningful commercial and humanitarian applications.
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for cashier-free retail environments. Founded in 2016, AiFi's platform utilizes advanced computer vision and sensor networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, manage their carts, and process transactions seamlessly. The technology is designed to be adaptable to a variety of store formats and can support operations in spaces up to 10,000 square feet without the need for shelf sensors. This flexibility allows retailers to implement autonomous shopping solutions that enhance customer experiences while providing valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi partners with numerous global retailers, including ALDI South Group and Carrefour, to create customized shopping experiences that facilitate reliable, contactless operations. The company has established itself as a leader in the autonomous retail space, being recognized for having the highest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores worldwide.
SK Gaming
Seed Round in 2022
SK Gaming is an international multi-gaming organization based in Cologne, Germany, that focuses on eSports and competitive video gaming. The company brings together top players and emerging talent across various gaming disciplines. It hosts competitions for a wide range of multiplayer games online and provides event sponsorships with prize money. Additionally, SK Gaming offers subscriptions for gaming enthusiasts to stay updated on the latest events and news in the eSports arena. Through its commitment to fostering talent and engaging the gaming community, SK Gaming has established itself as a prominent player in the competitive gaming landscape.
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.
Commercetools
Series C in 2021
Commercetools GmbH is a Munich-based company that provides a cloud-native platform for Commerce-as-a-Service, enabling retailers to create custom digital commerce experiences. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including cart and order management, marketing tools, internationalization, and integration services. Its platform is designed to be tech-agnostic and component-based, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviors and emerging market trends. Commercetools serves a diverse array of industries such as fashion, beauty, and food and beverage, supporting various sales channels including mobile devices, point of sale systems, and wearables. Recognized as a leader in enterprise commerce technology, commercetools is known for its scalability and flexibility, which empower brands to innovate and capitalize on new opportunities while minimizing operational risks. The company has a global presence, with offices in Berlin, Jena, Amsterdam, London, and Durham, North Carolina, and it serves notable clients like Audi, Danone, and Sephora.
Trigo
Venture Round in 2021
Trigo is a technology company specializing in AI-powered infrastructure for retail stores, focusing on automating the checkout process. Its platform enables grocery retailers to enhance customer experiences through anonymous tracking of shoppers, detection of product interactions, and automatic data classification. By applying deep learning architecture, Trigo facilitates an efficient and seamless checkout experience, allowing retail stores to leverage advanced artificial intelligence technology. This innovation not only streamlines operations but also provides valuable insights into shopper behavior and product engagement.
Commercetools
Funding Round in 2021
Commercetools GmbH is a Munich-based company that provides a cloud-native platform for Commerce-as-a-Service, enabling retailers to create custom digital commerce experiences. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including cart and order management, marketing tools, internationalization, and integration services. Its platform is designed to be tech-agnostic and component-based, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviors and emerging market trends. Commercetools serves a diverse array of industries such as fashion, beauty, and food and beverage, supporting various sales channels including mobile devices, point of sale systems, and wearables. Recognized as a leader in enterprise commerce technology, commercetools is known for its scalability and flexibility, which empower brands to innovate and capitalize on new opportunities while minimizing operational risks. The company has a global presence, with offices in Berlin, Jena, Amsterdam, London, and Durham, North Carolina, and it serves notable clients like Audi, Danone, and Sephora.
Commercetools
Corporate Round in 2018
Commercetools GmbH is a Munich-based company that provides a cloud-native platform for Commerce-as-a-Service, enabling retailers to create custom digital commerce experiences. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of products, including cart and order management, marketing tools, internationalization, and integration services. Its platform is designed to be tech-agnostic and component-based, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing consumer behaviors and emerging market trends. Commercetools serves a diverse array of industries such as fashion, beauty, and food and beverage, supporting various sales channels including mobile devices, point of sale systems, and wearables. Recognized as a leader in enterprise commerce technology, commercetools is known for its scalability and flexibility, which empower brands to innovate and capitalize on new opportunities while minimizing operational risks. The company has a global presence, with offices in Berlin, Jena, Amsterdam, London, and Durham, North Carolina, and it serves notable clients like Audi, Danone, and Sephora.
Barzahlen
Venture Round in 2015
Barzahlen is a bank-independent cash infrastructure that allows cash withdrawals and deposits at checkout via barcode. The company offers digital payment options with cash and revolutionizes traditional banking. They offer their customers the possibility of cash deposits and expanding their withdrawal network.
ZooRoyal
Acquisition in 2014
ZooRoyal is an online platform that offers accessories and supplies for pet dogs, cats, reptiles, horses, fish, and more. Its operations are based in Würselen, Germany.
Home24
Corporate Round in 2013
Home24 SE is a prominent retailer specializing in the marketing, sale, and distribution of a wide range of furniture and home furnishings. Founded in 2009 by Christoph Cordes, Felix Jahn, Marc Appelhoff, and Philipp Kreibohm, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including large furniture items such as sofas, tables, and beds, as well as smaller items like lighting, decorations, and storage solutions. Home24 operates under various brand names, including Home24, Mobly, and Ars Manufacti. The company serves customers through a combination of seven showrooms located in Germany and Austria, alongside its robust online platform, which is accessible via websites and mobile applications. Home24 has a significant presence in several European countries, including France, Italy, and the Netherlands, and it also operates in Brazil, with the majority of its revenue generated from its European segment. The company's headquarters is located in Berlin, Germany.