Ringier

Ringier AG is the largest Swiss media company, active internationally in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1833, it has a long-standing history of producing over 120 newspapers and magazines, as well as operating printing plants, radio and television stations, and numerous web and mobile platforms. With approximately 8,000 employees, Ringier emphasizes independence, freedom of expression, and diversity of information. The company has adapted to changing media landscapes, launching successful ventures in digital media and entertainment. Notably, it established a joint venture with Axel Springer to enhance its presence in Central Europe. Ringier also invests in innovative digital start-ups through Ringier Digital Ventures AG. Throughout its history, the company has maintained a commitment to journalistic quality and excellence in its products.

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Sportal Media Group

Acquisition in 2021
Sportal Media Group is a digital media company with a particularly successful footprint in sports.

Sportal365

Acquisition in 2021
Digital Ventures is specialized in the development of sports-centric content management systems, which are highly regarded in the International sports, media, and advertising scene.

Carvolution

Series C in 2021
Carvolution AG is a Swiss company based in Bern that provides a car subscription service, allowing customers to lease and rent vehicles through a fully digital platform. Founded in 2017, Carvolution simplifies car ownership by offering a convenient monthly subscription that includes vehicle registration, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and tires. This approach eliminates the complexities associated with traditional ownership and long-term leasing, enabling consumers to select their preferred vehicles without the burdens of long-term commitments. By streamlining the entire process, Carvolution saves customers both time and money while enhancing efficiency for all involved parties.

yamo

Series A in 2020
yamo is on a mission to give parents healthier and easy food choices for their children. Its products are available online via a direct to consumer subscription model and through grocery stores. The latter includes Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe stores in Germany.

Archilyse

Series A in 2020
Archilyse AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in software for numeric architectural analysis tailored to the real estate sector. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that simplifies the analysis and evaluation of architectural quality through an application programming interface. By converting 2D floor plans and building images into 3D models, Archilyse enables users to conduct various simulations, such as view, geometrical, connectivity, and physical analyses. These simulations provide valuable insights presented in heatmaps or key figure tables, facilitating informed decision-making for portfolio managers, real estate developers, and valuers. Archilyse aims to enhance the real estate lifecycle by leveraging digitization, addressing the information imbalance in the industry, and maximizing benefits for all stakeholders involved.

Blok

Venture Round in 2020
Blok Enterprises Oy, based in Helsinki, Finland, is a digital real estate agent that operates an automated platform designed to streamline the property selling process. Established in 2016, Blok provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for apartment and house sales by handling various routine tasks such as property valuation, photography, marketing, and documentation. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform simplifies the selling experience, allowing sellers to manage viewings for potential buyers while Blok oversees the remaining aspects of the sale. This approach attracts a diverse clientele, including both traditional sellers who typically rely on brokers and those who prefer to sell independently.

Admeira AG

Acquisition in 2020
Admeira AG offers marketing and advertising services. It operates media brands in print, radio, TV, digital out of home, and online domains. The company provides clients with tailored advertising and sponsorship solutions for cross-media campaigns. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Bern, Switzerland. As of February 13, 2020, Admeira AG operates as a subsidiary of Ringier AG.

N-Dream AG (AirConsole)

Series A in 2019
N-Dream is the company behind AirConsole is a cloud-based multiplayer game console that uses smartphones as gamepads.They are building a next-gen online game console.

GetYourLawyer

Funding Round in 2019
GetYourLawyer enables clients to compare prices for legal services, find the ideal lawyer with just a few clicks, mandate them directly and handle the legal case including all payments online. Thanks to the unique matching process, GetYourLawyer finds the right specialist for each case and client. For lawyers, GetYourLawyer offers a comprehensive SaaS solution, thanks to which the law firm can be digitized and automated, and at the same time enables the acquisition of new customers directly via the platform. GetYourLawyer has been acquired by Ringier Axel Springer Switzerland in 2019.

Skoove

Venture Round in 2019
Skoove is a fun music learning platform offering the world’s first interactive online piano lessons. Designed for beginner and returning pianists, the app works via web browser and delivers expertly designed lessons, giving real time feedback and adapting to your pace. Just plug in a keyboard or e-piano to get started. With Skoove, you learn how to play piano with hundreds of interactive, high-quality online piano lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. Their unique method guides you with real-time feedback as you play, letting you improve faster and learn everything you need to become a complete piano player.

Airgreets

Seed Round in 2019
Airgreets GmbH offers comprehensive subletting services for residential properties, allowing homeowners to easily rent out their spaces short-term through various platforms. Founded in 2016 and based in Munich, Germany, the company streamlines the rental process by registering users, photographing their apartments, and creating profiles on popular rental platforms. Airgreets manages bookings and inquiries, ensuring a hassle-free experience for homeowners. In addition, it provides essential services such as cleaning and laundry after each guest's stay. With a focus on meeting the evolving needs of its clients, Airgreets has gained the trust of over 1,000 homeowners across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The company's all-in-one solution automates rental and marketing processes, including dynamic price adjustments, while offering complete support for guests throughout their stay.

CheckYeti.com

Series A in 2018
CheckYeti is the largest online platform to book activities in 1000+ mountain and beach destinations across Europe - including skiing & snowboarding, rafting & canyoning, mountain biking, paragliding & ballooning, diving & surfing, jet skiing, boat trips and many more. With 12 000+ offers in 16 countries, CheckYeti enables holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts to experience summer and winter activities with their ideal guide.

Lamudi

Corporate Round in 2018
Lamudi GmbH operates an online portal for real estate properties, facilitating the buying, selling, and renting of properties in emerging markets. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform enables users to search for real estate offers globally and connect with local agents for detailed property insights. Lamudi is particularly focused on markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, providing a secure and user-friendly environment for sellers, buyers, landlords, and renters to list or find properties. As of April 2019, Lamudi GmbH functions as a subsidiary of Arabian Web Publishing Group FZ-LLC. Lamudi also has a presence in Indonesia, where it operates as a property management e-commerce company based in Jakarta.

Archilyse

Seed Round in 2018
Archilyse AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in software for numeric architectural analysis tailored to the real estate sector. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that simplifies the analysis and evaluation of architectural quality through an application programming interface. By converting 2D floor plans and building images into 3D models, Archilyse enables users to conduct various simulations, such as view, geometrical, connectivity, and physical analyses. These simulations provide valuable insights presented in heatmaps or key figure tables, facilitating informed decision-making for portfolio managers, real estate developers, and valuers. Archilyse aims to enhance the real estate lifecycle by leveraging digitization, addressing the information imbalance in the industry, and maximizing benefits for all stakeholders involved.

MyJobs Myanmar

Acquisition in 2018
MyJobs has been the pioneer of recruitment services. MyJobs offers Job Website, Recruitment Agency, Executive Search, Job Fair, Employer Branding and Assessment services for positions and vacancies in Myanmar. MyJobs.com.mm is also the best place to find a job in Myanmar.

yamo

Venture Round in 2018
yamo is on a mission to give parents healthier and easy food choices for their children. Its products are available online via a direct to consumer subscription model and through grocery stores. The latter includes Coop in Switzerland and select Edeka and Rewe stores in Germany.

Baze

Venture Round in 2018
Baze Labs, Inc. operates an online subscription platform and mobile application for ordering personalized supplements. The customers can do a blood test at home by using a procedure kit. The procedure kit is created in such a way that based on the blood values, algorithms calculate nutrient deficiencies and recommend appropriate supplements. The customers can access the personal values and also an individual recommendation for additional products. These are delivered to home in the right dosage. Baze Labs, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Watertown, Massachusetts.

flatfox AG

Series A in 2018
Flatfox revolutionizes the Swiss housing market. With a free marketplace and smart tools, we digitize the rental process and efficiently combine the needs of providers and prospective tenants in one place.

Foodspring

Venture Round in 2018
foodspring GmbH produces and sells sports nutrition products. It offers proteins, supplements, snacks and bars, muesli/porridges, drinks, protein powders, and other products. The company’s products are used for muscle building, weight loss, and healthy living. It sells its products online. The company was formerly known as egg.de GmbH and changed its name to foodspring GmbH in May 2016. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. foodspring GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Goodminton AG.

Cheki.com.ng

Acquisition in 2017
Cheki Nigeria Limited operates as an online automotive dealing platform. The platform provides an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers. In addition, the company offers connect with loan providers and local car insurance companies as well. Furthermore, it also provides connection with local spare part dealers for repair services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. As of September 14, 2020, Cheki Nigeria Limited operates as a subsidiary of Autochek.

BuyRentKenya

Acquisition in 2017
Established in 2012, Buyrentkenya.com has rapidly become the no.1 property portal in Kenya and the country's 12th most popular website. Nominated at the 2013 CIO100 Annual Awards after only 6 months of launching, Buyrentkenya.com is one of the fastest growing companies in the region and the property portal of choice.With a focus on creating the largest real estate community of buyers, sellers, renters, brokers and developers, they provide visitors with comprehensive search facilities covering residential and commercial properties alongside complementary tools and information built on our unique market leading technology.Every month, over 160,000 visitors use Buyrentkenya.com to access more than 10,000 up-to-date listings for residential and commercial properties, as well as local real estate news, market trends, home styling, expert advice and useful guides on buying and selling.

Brighter Monday

Acquisition in 2017
BrighterMonday is an online platform that enables users to find and post job vacancies in East Africa. The platform covers administration, farming, accounting, engineering, IT, real estate, retail, insurance, hospitality, legal, government, transport, research and science, human resources, and more. BrighterMonday was launched in June 2006 and is based in Nairobi.

ABOUT YOU

Venture Round in 2017
ABOUT YOU is an eCommerce platform for clothing, shoes and accessories. As a fashion and technology corporation, along with their strong team, their ambition is to digitalize the classic shopping stroll by creating an inspiring and personalized shopping experience on the smartphone. This is why they created ABOUT YOU, a shopping destination where people can discover fashion that really fits their personality from a range of more than 1.200 brands. With its consistent focus on personalization, inspiration and mobile shopping, ABOUT YOU has created sales in excess of €461 million in the fifth fiscal year 2018/19 and is now one of the largest fashion e-tailers in Germany.

Medlanes

Seed Round in 2017
Medlanes GmbH i.G. provides access to doctors for medical advice online. It allows users to download its Medlanes application or use the Web version to get access to medical advice and instant medicine by matching them with the right doctor in various fields, including general physician, pediatrics, cardiology, gynecology, dermatology, orthopedics, and other specialities. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Foodspring

Funding Round in 2017
foodspring GmbH produces and sells sports nutrition products. It offers proteins, supplements, snacks and bars, muesli/porridges, drinks, protein powders, and other products. The company’s products are used for muscle building, weight loss, and healthy living. It sells its products online. The company was formerly known as egg.de GmbH and changed its name to foodspring GmbH in May 2016. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany. foodspring GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Goodminton AG.

Campanda

Series B in 2017
Campanda builds the world's largest online booking platform dedicated to the rental and sharing of recreational vehicles. Camping enthusiasts can search, compare and book RV rental deals from commercial and private suppliers in over 40 countries worldwide.

CheckYeti.com

Seed Round in 2016
CheckYeti is the largest online platform to book activities in 1000+ mountain and beach destinations across Europe - including skiing & snowboarding, rafting & canyoning, mountain biking, paragliding & ballooning, diving & surfing, jet skiing, boat trips and many more. With 12 000+ offers in 16 countries, CheckYeti enables holidaymakers and outdoor enthusiasts to experience summer and winter activities with their ideal guide.

Jobberman

Acquisition in 2016
Jobberman.com is an online career portal in Nigeria. They place a high premium on Job search that is relevant and up-to-the-minute. The market opportunity is exciting; Nigeria is a large country, large working population, and internationally growing.

One Africa Media

Acquisition in 2016
One Africa Media is recognized as Africa's largest online classifieds group, distinguished by its significant traffic, page views, ad volume, and revenue. The company operates a diverse portfolio of leading online marketplaces across key sectors including employment, automobiles, real estate, and travel. With a workforce exceeding 350 employees, One Africa Media maintains offices in major cities such as Durban, Cape Town, Nairobi, and Lagos, facilitating its extensive reach and operational capabilities throughout the continent.

MOVU

Venture Round in 2016
MOVU is a removal and cleaning service provider with online bookings. The company gets more than 1500 relocation requests per month. It partners with Swisscom, the Post, Helvetia, UBS, and Immoscout24. The firm offers its users with customer service representatives named Move Captains that helps its consumers. The person listens, clarifies, and intermediates between the user and the movers and provides correct solutions for every problem. Reviews of former clients as well as the price comparison between providers helps its users agree decisions. MOVU is a Switzerland-based company that was founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic.

Makerist

Series B in 2016
Makerist GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a prominent online platform for DIY and handicraft enthusiasts in Europe. The company provides a wide range of resources, including over 100 video classes and thousands of supplies, to inspire creativity. Makerist offers new PDF tutorials daily from more than 500 selected designers, enabling users to start various creative projects immediately. To assist with learning new techniques, Makerist has collaborated with 50 experts to develop video courses covering sewing, knitting, crocheting, patchworking, and more. Once purchased, access to these digital courses remains indefinite, allowing users to revisit the material as needed. Additionally, Makerist features a materials market where customers can find the necessary supplies and accessories for their projects. As of March 2020, Makerist operates as a subsidiary of fabfab GmbH.

Service Partner ONE

Series A in 2016
Service Partner ONE GmbH, located in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of office management software. The company provides a comprehensive app suite known as 'ONE,' aimed at building service contractors and their clients. This suite addresses the need for efficient process design through modern technology by digitally integrating the entire value chain of building services and facility management. Unlike traditional software providers, Service Partner ONE focuses on user-friendly applications that combine intuitive usability with a range of common IT solutions, ensuring mobile accessibility and affordability for its users.

Ghafla!

Acquisition in 2016
Ghafla an African entertainment website with news from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana.

Imobiliare.ro

Acquisition in 2016
Imobiliare.ro is a real estate portal in Romania for private individuals and real estate agencies.

DealDey Ltd.

Acquisition in 2016
DealDey features a daily deal on things to do, see, eat, and buy in Lagos and Abuja. It was launched in March 2011.

Weinclub.com

Seed Round in 2016
The Weinclub.ch is a company of young people who think buying wine should be easier nowadays. On Weinclub.ch anyone can order, even without being a registered member. However, you can also become a member and benefit from many advantages, such as ordering without shipping costs.

Wine & Gourmet Digital

Venture Round in 2016
Wine & Gourmet Digital AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, operates an online wine retail platform called Weinclub.com, offering approximately 5,000 different wines from around the globe. The company also runs two online magazines, Wein.com and Feinschmecker.com, which provide engaging content related to food and beverages, enhancing the shopping experience for users on its eCommerce platform. The combination of content, community, and commerce is a core aspect of its strategy, as the informative articles and features from the magazines inspire and inform a diverse audience. Additionally, Wine & Gourmet Digital is notable for establishing the first online Sommelier consultancy in Europe, featuring experts such as Meike Porz, Ina Finn, and Wolfgang Hubert, which further enriches its offerings and connects wine enthusiasts with knowledgeable connoisseurs.

Pamono

Series A in 2016
Pamono GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in distinctive vintage and contemporary furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories. Founded in 2013, the company curates a wide range of products, including various seating options such as chairs, sofas, and dining sets, as well as tables, storage solutions, and an array of lighting fixtures. In addition to furniture, Pamono offers accessories like mirrors, rugs, sculptures, and textiles, all sourced from international galleries, shops, artisans, and designers. The platform emphasizes the stories behind each item, providing insights into design culture and inspiring customers to create personalized home decor. As a subsidiary of itemique GmbH since 2014, Pamono continues to expand its collection, ensuring that new designs and narratives are regularly featured for its users.

foodarena AG

Venture Round in 2016
foodarena AG operates as an online food delivery company. The company is based in Biel, Switzerland. As of June 22, 2018, Foodarena GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Takeaway.com N.V.

Weinclub.com

Seed Round in 2015
The Weinclub.ch is a company of young people who think buying wine should be easier nowadays. On Weinclub.ch anyone can order, even without being a registered member. However, you can also become a member and benefit from many advantages, such as ordering without shipping costs.

Wine & Gourmet Digital

Venture Round in 2015
Wine & Gourmet Digital AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, operates an online wine retail platform called Weinclub.com, offering approximately 5,000 different wines from around the globe. The company also runs two online magazines, Wein.com and Feinschmecker.com, which provide engaging content related to food and beverages, enhancing the shopping experience for users on its eCommerce platform. The combination of content, community, and commerce is a core aspect of its strategy, as the informative articles and features from the magazines inspire and inform a diverse audience. Additionally, Wine & Gourmet Digital is notable for establishing the first online Sommelier consultancy in Europe, featuring experts such as Meike Porz, Ina Finn, and Wolfgang Hubert, which further enriches its offerings and connects wine enthusiasts with knowledgeable connoisseurs.

MOVU

Series A in 2015
MOVU is a removal and cleaning service provider with online bookings. The company gets more than 1500 relocation requests per month. It partners with Swisscom, the Post, Helvetia, UBS, and Immoscout24. The firm offers its users with customer service representatives named Move Captains that helps its consumers. The person listens, clarifies, and intermediates between the user and the movers and provides correct solutions for every problem. Reviews of former clients as well as the price comparison between providers helps its users agree decisions. MOVU is a Switzerland-based company that was founded in 2014 by Laurent Decrue and Nenad Nikolic.

Campanda

Series A in 2015
Campanda builds the world's largest online booking platform dedicated to the rental and sharing of recreational vehicles. Camping enthusiasts can search, compare and book RV rental deals from commercial and private suppliers in over 40 countries worldwide.

Recommerce AG

Venture Round in 2014
verkauf.ch is the uncomplicated Swiss purchasing platform for mobile phones, tablets, iPods and Macbooks. With us you can sell your mobile phone, tablet or your Macbook and at the same time make room for new things. For example, sell us your used iPhone, iPad, Macbook or iPod. Our categories in the purchase shop include mobile phones and tablets of the following brands: Apple, Blackberry, HTC, Huawei, LG, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung and Sony. In addition, we buy Apple devices such as iPods and Macbooks. The purchase of used equipment is quick and easy for us and they benefit from fixed prices. The money for your devices will be transferred to your account within a few days.

DeinDeal

Acquisition in 2011
DeinDeal is an e-commerce platform based in Zurich, Switzerland, that offers a diverse range of products, including travel and home goods. Founded in 2010, it has established itself as the leading shopping platform in Swiss e-commerce. The company is engaged in various internal projects aimed at improving its sales processes and organizational structure.
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