Nect
Venture Round in 2025
Nect GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in software solutions for identity verification. The company offers products such as SELFIE IDENT, which facilitates digital remote identity verification to comply with legal standards, ensuring the legitimacy and liveliness of users. Additionally, Nect provides CARD IDENT, an application that verifies document holders and extracts document data, serving as a technological aid for bank consultants and insurance brokers. By leveraging advanced biometric algorithms and artificial intelligence, Nect aims to simplify the onboarding process for users in regulated industries, addressing a significant market demand for secure, automated identity verification solutions.
EvoluteIQ
Venture Round in 2024
EvoluteIQ Limited is a developer of intelligent process automation software solutions, specializing in robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, the company offers a comprehensive hyperautomation platform that integrates process orchestration, data and event processing, and enterprise connectivity. Its low-code platform enables businesses to modernize and implement processes efficiently, facilitating seamless user experiences. EvoluteIQ's features include process intelligence and an AI-based deployment framework, which assist organizations in driving enterprise-wide transformation programs while collaborating with industry specialists. The company also has additional offices in Stockholm, Sweden; Newark, California; and Bengaluru, India.
ELG E-Learning-Group
Venture Round in 2024
ELG E-Learning-Group in an online learning platform.
DealCircle
Venture Round in 2024
DealCircle is a digital solution for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), designed to connect M&A advisors with appropriate bidders. The company offers a platform that streamlines the process of identifying potential buyers by leveraging data and intelligent search algorithms. This approach allows M&A advisors to efficiently access a comprehensive database of investors and relevant projects, facilitating a more effective deal-matching process. By supporting advisors in identifying buyers and navigating the market, DealCircle enhances the overall efficiency of M&A transactions.
WeAreDevelopers
Venture Round in 2024
WeAreDevelopers GmbH is a company that connects technology developers with technology companies on a global scale. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with additional offices in Berlin, Germany, and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, it operates Europe’s leading career platform. This platform offers developers tailored job opportunities, valuable tech content, and access to significant events. The annual WeAreDevelopers World Congress, which attracts over 10,000 attendees, is considered a flagship event in the tech community, featuring prominent figures from the industry. In addition to talent acquisition solutions, WeAreDevelopers organizes conferences that focus on various aspects of software development, including design and programming. The company also publishes electronic magazines dedicated to technology and development, further engaging the developer community.
Zen Educate
Series B in 2024
Zen Educate Limited is a London-based company that operates an online platform designed to connect teachers with schools. Founded in 2016, the platform facilitates job placements for teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors in various roles, including short-term, long-term, and permanent positions. The company's technology aims to create quality matches between educational institutions and qualified professionals, enhancing the recruitment process in the education sector. Zen Educate also has an office in Manchester, United Kingdom, further supporting its mission to streamline staffing in schools.
Betterspace
Venture Round in 2023
Betterspace is a provider of comprehensive digital solutions tailored for the hotel industry. The company focuses on enhancing hotel management through a platform that integrates smart assistants for guest communication and energy management systems, including intelligent room control. By leveraging this technology, Betterspace aims to simplify the daily operations of hoteliers, ultimately leading to increased revenue, reduced operating costs, and streamlined processes. Their holistic approach to digitization supports hotels in improving efficiency and enhancing the guest experience.
Phyron
Venture Round in 2023
Phyron is a Swedish SaaS company specializing in an AI-driven video generation platform tailored for the automobile industry. The company's innovative technology automates the creation of promotional videos by identifying the unique selling points of both new and used vehicles. It seamlessly transforms various inputs, including images, brand videos, text, data, and web links, into engaging videos. These videos can be utilized for sales promotion across websites, social media, showrooms, and other sales presentations. Phyron's solution offers a fully automated process with virtually unlimited capacity, enabling businesses to enhance their marketing efforts efficiently.
Testbirds
Debt Financing in 2023
Testbirds GmbH is a crowdtesting company based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hungary. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in testing mobile applications across various platforms, including Apple iOS, Google Android, Windows Phone, and Blackberry OS, as well as web applications such as online stores, websites, and games. Testbirds offers a range of services designed to enhance the functionality and user-friendliness of digital products, including exploratory and structured bug testing, usability studies, localization testing, and competitor analysis. The company caters to a diverse clientele, from large multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups, helping them improve product quality and accelerate development processes.
Smartlockr
Series A in 2023
Smartlockr is a developer of an intelligent data protection platform focused on preventing email data leaks, which are often caused by human error. The platform enhances secure communication without interrupting work processes, while increasing user awareness to prevent sensitive data from being sent to unintended recipients. Smartlockr's machine learning capabilities and continuous innovation enable organizations to prioritize their core business activities without compromising on data security. Additionally, the platform ensures compliance with regulations, helping clients mitigate the risk of data breaches effectively.
Actindo
Venture Round in 2023
Actindo is an enterprise digital operations platform focused on enabling digital sales through a comprehensive solution for omnichannel retail. The company develops a cloud-native hybrid system that integrates headless digital commerce ERP with a robust integration platform as a service. Actindo's offerings include eCommerce platforms, marketing automation software, and advanced machine learning and AI solutions, all designed to support various aspects of digitization strategies. Their cloud ERP software facilitates processes such as inventory management, financial accounting, and point of sale, providing clients with a complete commerce operating system that caters to both current and future digital engagement channels.
Myra Security
Funding Round in 2023
Myra Security GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing a Security-as-a-Service platform aimed at safeguarding digital business processes. The company offers a robust cloud security suite designed to protect websites and IT infrastructures from web attacks. Myra Security's advanced technology continuously monitors, analyzes, and filters harmful internet traffic, effectively preventing cyber threats before they can inflict damage. By delivering certified security solutions, Myra Security sets a new standard in global IT security, ensuring clients can operate their digital environments safely and efficiently.
Avallain
Venture Round in 2022
Avallain AG is a Swiss company specializing in e-learning and educational technology solutions. Founded in 2002 by Ursula Suter and Ignatz Heinz, Avallain provides a suite of products designed for publishers, schools, universities, and corporate training teams. Its offerings include Avallain Author, an authoring tool that enables the creation of educational content; Avallain Magnet, a comprehensive learning management system that facilitates the delivery and analysis of various interactive digital education formats; and Avallain Unity, a customizable learning platform architecture. These products support diverse functionalities such as personalized learning, social interaction, and enterprise integration, helping organizations to enhance their digital education experiences. Avallain's solutions enable users to plan, design, and optimize educational content, making it a valuable partner in the modern educational landscape. The company is headquartered in Teufen, Switzerland.
Sales Impact Academy
Debt Financing in 2022
Sales Impact Academy Ltd. is a prominent learning platform based in London, United Kingdom, focused on enhancing the skills of sales and marketing teams. Established in 2019, the company addresses the deficiencies in traditional education for B2B sales, providing a structured and continuous live learning environment. Its platform features live classes and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, enabling participants to develop effective go-to-market strategies, compelling messaging, and robust lead generation techniques. With over 12,000 learners from more than 280 organizations, including notable companies like PayPal and HubSpot, Sales Impact Academy connects learners with a diverse group of over 70 expert instructors, including former industry leaders and specialists. By offering high-quality, interactive courses, the company aims to empower individuals in their sales and marketing careers while addressing the critical skills gap in the workforce.
Vainu
Funding Round in 2021
Vainu is a sales intelligence platform based in Helsinki, Finland, that aims to enhance the efficiency of sales prospecting by transforming disorganized open and big data into actionable insights. The platform provides businesses with access to a database of over 108 million companies, enriched with relevant information to help identify valuable sales prospects and timely prospecting signals. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Vainu empowers sales professionals to improve their effectiveness and achieve better results. Currently, more than 1,000 organizations and over 10,000 individual users utilize Vainu to streamline their sales processes, ultimately increasing their productivity and success rates in securing new clients.
Sales Impact Academy
Debt Financing in 2021
Sales Impact Academy Ltd. is a prominent learning platform based in London, United Kingdom, focused on enhancing the skills of sales and marketing teams. Established in 2019, the company addresses the deficiencies in traditional education for B2B sales, providing a structured and continuous live learning environment. Its platform features live classes and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, enabling participants to develop effective go-to-market strategies, compelling messaging, and robust lead generation techniques. With over 12,000 learners from more than 280 organizations, including notable companies like PayPal and HubSpot, Sales Impact Academy connects learners with a diverse group of over 70 expert instructors, including former industry leaders and specialists. By offering high-quality, interactive courses, the company aims to empower individuals in their sales and marketing careers while addressing the critical skills gap in the workforce.
Portagon is a technology company that offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate online capital raising for financial intermediaries and businesses. Recognized as a pioneer in digital finance, Portagon’s platform allows clients to easily and securely raise and broker capital while providing a fully integrated option to manage transactions through their websites. By streamlining the capital-raising process, Portagon enables banks, financial service providers, and brokers to offer their clients alternative financing and investment opportunities. The company is committed to delivering cost-effective and automated solutions that transform the capital raising landscape.
DRACOON specializes in providing a highly secure and platform-independent enterprise file service, addressing the challenges companies face in storing, managing, and sharing data digitally. Their solution, DRACOON, is recognized as the market leader in enterprise file-sharing within the German-speaking region. The company prioritizes data sovereignty and compliance with GDPR standards, ensuring that customers maintain control over their data. DRACOON's service integrates deeply into company processes, offering a secure environment for data and connected applications. Notable clients include KfW, Rossmann, Helios Kliniken, and Deutsche Telekom, among others. The platform is available both in the cloud and as an on-premises version, adhering to stringent safety standards and certified by ISO27001 and EuroPriSe.
Quivo
Venture Round in 2021
Quivo is a provider of transportation and logistics services aimed at supporting both businesses and consumers. The company offers a range of services, including contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, promotional services, cargo delivery, and customs clearance. Additionally, Quivo provides software solutions that enable retailers to monitor their inventory and track the status of orders in real-time. This comprehensive approach allows mid-sized enterprises to effectively manage and resolve their logistical challenges.
Myra Security
Funding Round in 2020
Myra Security GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing a Security-as-a-Service platform aimed at safeguarding digital business processes. The company offers a robust cloud security suite designed to protect websites and IT infrastructures from web attacks. Myra Security's advanced technology continuously monitors, analyzes, and filters harmful internet traffic, effectively preventing cyber threats before they can inflict damage. By delivering certified security solutions, Myra Security sets a new standard in global IT security, ensuring clients can operate their digital environments safely and efficiently.
jacando
Debt Financing in 2020
jacando AG is a Swiss company founded in 2012 that specializes in cloud software solutions for human resource management. Based in Basel, jacando offers an integrated suite of applications designed to streamline various HR functions, including recruiting, talent management, time tracking, and project management. Its product offerings encompass jacando Match, Admin, Talent, and Time, each aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency within organizations. The platform allows for automated recruitment processes, project-related billing, and flexible working time models, thereby providing HR professionals with innovative tools to improve operational effectiveness and reduce costs. Through its holistic approach, jacando seeks to facilitate the digital transformation of HR practices.
XroadMedia
Debt Financing in 2020
XroadMedia GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in providing cloud and server-based content discovery, personalization, and recommendation services for the digital media industry. The company offers a suite of solutions including Ncanto, a real-time API that enhances media platforms by delivering advanced personalization services; Yaveo, a business intelligence and analytics platform; and Piloto, a user-friendly interface that allows service providers to make real-time adjustments to the Ncanto back-end. XroadMedia's technology aims to enhance user satisfaction, foster customer loyalty, and create new revenue opportunities for media businesses.
Vainu
Debt Financing in 2019
Vainu is a sales intelligence platform based in Helsinki, Finland, that aims to enhance the efficiency of sales prospecting by transforming disorganized open and big data into actionable insights. The platform provides businesses with access to a database of over 108 million companies, enriched with relevant information to help identify valuable sales prospects and timely prospecting signals. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Vainu empowers sales professionals to improve their effectiveness and achieve better results. Currently, more than 1,000 organizations and over 10,000 individual users utilize Vainu to streamline their sales processes, ultimately increasing their productivity and success rates in securing new clients.
Ocast is a Stockholm-based SaaS platform that offers media publishers a dynamic digital media kit and advertising page, designed for real-time editing and compatibility. The platform serves not only publishers but also influencers, influencer networks, media agencies, and PR agencies, aiming to enhance the efficiency of advertising processes. Ocast provides a comprehensive media toolkit that acts as an inbound channel, attracting advertisers, agencies, and media planners while streamlining workflows and improving operational efficiency. The company collaborates with notable global brands, including eBay Classifieds, Discovery, Bauer Media Sweden, IDG, and Spotify for Brands. Founded in 2016, Ocast is committed to transforming the advertising and media industry through innovative technology.
minubo
Debt Financing in 2019
minubo is a provider of eCommerce intelligence solutions designed specifically for online retailers. The company offers a cloud-based analytics service that serves as a central data hub, allowing retailers to integrate data from various fragmented sources. This comprehensive platform provides reporting and analysis capabilities based on eCommerce best practices, enabling businesses to gain transparency across all operational areas. By transforming data into actionable insights, minubo empowers retailers to make informed, metrics-based decisions, ultimately enhancing their sales and profitability in an increasingly competitive omnichannel environment. The team's extensive experience in eCommerce informs the development of their ready-to-use solution, which meets the specific analytical needs of modern online businesses without imposing complex IT requirements.
Myra Security
Debt Financing in 2019
Myra Security GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing a Security-as-a-Service platform aimed at safeguarding digital business processes. The company offers a robust cloud security suite designed to protect websites and IT infrastructures from web attacks. Myra Security's advanced technology continuously monitors, analyzes, and filters harmful internet traffic, effectively preventing cyber threats before they can inflict damage. By delivering certified security solutions, Myra Security sets a new standard in global IT security, ensuring clients can operate their digital environments safely and efficiently.
HomeMaker
Debt Financing in 2018
HomeMaker is the digital cloud service for managing options, standard raising and aftermarket issues in new housing production. HomeMaker has been used in more than 216 projects for 35,000 apartments across Sweden.
Flic
Debt Financing in 2018
Shortcut Labs is a technology company that specializes in the development of wireless smart buttons designed to provide physical shortcuts for digital functions on mobile devices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a unique product that allows users to trigger applications, services, and tasks on their phones, tablets, or computers with the simple press of a button. These buttons are sold in packs for retail and as individual units through the company's website. In addition to the hardware, Shortcut Labs develops apps for both iOS and Android platforms, and provides an open API to support integration of the buttons with various applications. This innovative approach enables users to conveniently access their devices and perform tasks seamlessly, regardless of their location.
OnTopx
Debt Financing in 2018
OnTopx, founded in 2003, specializes in the manufacturing of LED lighting products, transitioning from an initial focus on advertising lights to a broader application in general lighting by 2008. The company is recognized for its high-quality LED tubes, which are distinguished by their durability and adaptability to various conditions. OnTopx was the first manufacturer to achieve TÜV and VDE certifications for its LED tubes, reflecting its commitment to safety and performance. In addition to these certifications, the company maintains various other standards related to fire protection and breakage resistance. With a focus on customer satisfaction, OnTopx combines the expertise of Swiss and German engineers to ensure efficient production processes while upholding the integrity of its product claims.