seed & speed GmbH

seed & speed GmbH is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in Munich, Hanover, and San Francisco. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, primarily focusing on B2B software companies in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Investments typically range from EUR 50,000 to EUR 500,000, with the potential for follow-on funding up to EUR 1 million. seed & speed GmbH is part of the Maschmeyer Group, offering not only equity investments but also sales support to help innovative startups grow.

Carsten Maschmeyer

Founder & Managing Director

43 past transactions

Prewave

Series A in 2023
Prewave GmbH researches and develops machine learning technology. The company's solution analyzes social media data with machine learning techniques to predict upcoming risk events in supply chain networks. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

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.

Delicious Data

Series A in 2022
Delicious Data offer a demand forecast engine to solve the problem of planning uncertainty in the food service and catering industry. Delicious Data machine learning solution enables kitchen chefs to optimize purchase and production planning saving valuable resources and reducing costs.

e-mobilio

Seed Round in 2022
e-mobilio operates a digital consulting platform that facilitates the transition to electromobility for users seeking personal e-mobility solutions. The platform is designed to simplify the process of purchasing electric vehicles by providing manufacturer-neutral insights tailored to individual needs. It covers various aspects of electromobility, including the selection of electric vehicles, home and public charging solutions, installation services, funding options, and access to self-generated and green electricity. By offering a user-friendly online inquiry form, e-mobilio aims to make the experience of buying an electric car enjoyable and straightforward, thereby streamlining the decision-making process for customers.

Kohomai

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SaaS for engaging onboarding journeys of new hires/freelancers. Reducing the time-to-productivity by 80% of new joiners, making them more engaged and increasing the employee retention.

teamecho

Seed Round in 2021
TeamEcho GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Linz, Austria, operates a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to measure employee sentiment within organizations. The platform serves managers, employees, and human resources by providing a continuous mood barometer that enhances employee retention. By facilitating regular feedback, TeamEcho aims to reduce staff turnover and absenteeism, ultimately helping organizations lower associated costs and foster stronger employee loyalty.

Adtriba

Venture Round in 2021
Adtriba allows businesses to track, control and optimize their customer’s journeys, offsite and onsite, through AI and user journey analysis. Adtriba integrates user journey data across all channels - including TV ads and offline marketing campaigns - and applies machine learning to all user journey events. The results are optimization suggestions and actionable insights, allowing for cross-channel optimization of marketing ROI.

independesk

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Independesk offers people who need a flexible desk with simple and inexpensive access to workspaces worldwide via their app. They enable office owners to achieve maximum utilization by renting out unused offices and desks at short notice. They offer rent desks near customers and rent-free desks at their office, which is better than the home office.

Filestage

Series A in 2021
Filestage GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, offers a web application designed to facilitate the review and approval of media content, including videos, designs, and documents. The platform enables users to share files with clients and colleagues, gather visual feedback, and manage the approval process without requiring reviewers to sign up. Filestage streamlines communication by allowing users to annotate comments directly within the files, thus eliminating the inefficiencies of email exchanges. The application includes features for tracking review statuses, managing revisions, and automating to-do lists, making it particularly useful for advertising agencies, video production studios, designers, consulting firms, and brands globally.

Thermosphr

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Thermosphr is tech startup developing an end-to-end solution for energy efficient thermal management of commercial buildings.

presize.ai

Seed Round in 2020
50% of fashion products are returned. 75% of them due to wrong size and bad fit. Fashion eCommerce shops lose money every day and online shoppers are annoyed by returns. Our solution: presize allows web-shoppers to turn around in front of their smartphone camera once with normal clothes (you can wear jeans and t-shirt while doing it), and automatically get their best fitting clothing size recommended. We use a pipeline of Deep Learning algorithms to create a 3D human body model and match this to a database of sizing charts, fits and sewing patterns from our partner webshops and the internet. Your size persists on all partner webshops.

zkSystems

Seed Round in 2020
ZkSystems GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software solutions for industrial manufacturers, particularly those engaged in Industry 4.0. The company develops a scalable blockchain protocol tailored for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), enabling manufacturers to achieve seamless integration and automation without a central authority. ZkSystems' software is designed to enhance scalability and privacy, making it an ideal choice for industrial leaders. The company collaborates with prominent partners such as Oracle, Sopra Steria, and SAP.iO, further establishing its presence in the technology sector. Notably, its software is utilized by major players in the industry, including Siemens, highlighting its relevance and impact on modern manufacturing practices.

Prewave

Seed Round in 2020
Prewave GmbH researches and develops machine learning technology. The company's solution analyzes social media data with machine learning techniques to predict upcoming risk events in supply chain networks. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Enginsight

Seed Round in 2020
Enginsight GmbH is a company based in Jena, Germany, that specializes in developing a cloud-based software platform focused on information technology monitoring and security. Founded in 2017, Enginsight aims to empower businesses to autonomously monitor and secure their entire IT environments. The platform is designed to analyze and recognize the interconnections and dependencies among various IT resources, including servers, websites, and IoT devices. By identifying critical paths, risks, and security vulnerabilities, Enginsight helps organizations protect against cyber threats and breaches. The company’s approach is supported by a team of certified professionals and global partners who are dedicated to enhancing IT security for their clients.

Finanzguru

Series A in 2019
Finanzguru is an AI based financial assistant.

LuckaBox

Seed Round in 2019
LuckaBox Logistics AG is a logistics company that operates an online platform connecting retailers with courier service providers. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, LuckaBox offers a customer-centric solution that enables retailers to manage on-demand and last-mile deliveries efficiently. The platform provides flexible delivery options, allowing users to book their preferred delivery times. With an extensive network of professional courier partners, LuckaBox serves all major cities in Switzerland, giving retailers a competitive edge in the logistics market.

CurveSYS

Seed Round in 2019
CurveSYS GmbH is a company based in Freising, Germany, established in 2018. It specializes in developing contact and pressure-sensitive sensors specifically designed for the transportation industry. The company's innovative solutions aim to enhance traffic safety by providing emergency and monitoring systems for vehicles. By focusing on easy implementation, CurveSYS addresses critical safety needs within the sector, positioning itself as a key player in improving overall transportation safety.

Thryve

Seed Round in 2019
Thryve powers the individualization of health care by providing the only health API needed for health services to access sensible health data from more than 100 smartphones, smartwatches and fitness trackers. By enabling health services to understand and use automatically generated data, Thryve believes to fundamentally improve all aspects of healthcare – from prevention and screening to intervention and therapy.

Cashlink

Seed Round in 2018
Cashlink, based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a financial technology start-up specializing in Tokenization-as-a-Service solutions. The company has developed a modular infrastructure that allows for the legally compliant issuance and management of digital securities, offering a comprehensive solution for banks and investment platforms. By utilizing tokenization, Cashlink enables significant cost reductions and facilitates access to new markets and products, providing clients with a competitive edge in the evolving financial landscape. Notable clients, including Bankhaus Scheich, already leverage Cashlink’s technology. The company partners with Deutsche Börse Venture Network and collaborates with established firms like the law firm Ashurst to enhance its digital securities offerings. Additionally, Cashlink is involved with various industry organizations, including the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications and the Blockchain Bundesverband, contributing to the future of capital markets. Its platform empowers businesses to raise capital and create regulated equity through security tokens, thus simplifying investment in alternative assets.

Smartsleep

Seed Round in 2018
Smartsleep is a special nutrient combination with creatine, vitamins, minerals and the amino acid is taken just before sleep.

Flock

Seed Round in 2018
Flock was founded in 2015 on the conviction that insurance was no longer fit for purpose in our fast-moving, hyper-connected world. Their mission is to make the world a safer, smarter place by bridging the gap between the insurance industry of today and the emerging technologies of tomorrow. The London based Insurtech began in the commercial drone industry where they launched Europe's first pay-as-you-fly drone insurance product, using real-time data (like population density and wind speed) to quantify, insure, and mitigate drone flight risks.They now have insure thousands of innovative drone operations globally, from agricultural surveyors to NHS medical delivery flights. Flock's technology has now helped thousands of pilots around the world to fly safer, reducing their risk exposure by 15% on average. Flock recently expanded into the rapidly evolving world of commercial motor fleets with a division focused on connected vehicles. Modern fleets change on a daily basis; expanding, contracting, and adopting the latest technology. They need an insurance policy that’s as agile and data-driven as they are. The world is becoming increasingly connected and autonomous, bringing both amazing opportunities and complex risks. As the insurer of the future, Flock aims to not only pay claims when incidents occur; they help customers understand and mitigate their own risks, to avoid things going wrong in the first place.

Finanzguru

Seed Round in 2018
Finanzguru is an AI based financial assistant.

Geld-für-Flug

Venture Round in 2018
Geld-für-Flug sets out to help travellers claim their rightful reimbursements. As a fast-growing and internationally operating legal-tech startup, they combine their legal expertise with smart process automation and, thus, have already helped thousands of customers to be refunded within 24 hours – no matter what the airlines say!

RightNow

Seed Round in 2018
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.

SHAPE ME

Seed Round in 2018
Shape Me GmbH is an online retailer based in Munich, Germany, specializing in shapewear fashion for women. The company offers a diverse range of products, including arm shapers, bras, body shapers, dresses, skirts, leggings, panty girdles, briefs, and tights. As a direct-to-consumer eCommerce platform, Shape Me focuses on providing tailored, high-quality shapewear designed to enhance the natural silhouette of its customers.

MATE

Seed Round in 2018
MATE Development GmbH develops a business to business (B2B) event management digital platform. The company offers a software as a service (SaaS) based platform, Mate, which provides a semi-automated and intelligent assistant for digital event and guest management. It also provides distributors, guest lists, invitation, communications, feedback, and on-site accreditation management services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Beovita Vital

Seed Round in 2018
Beovita Vital GmbH develops and manufactures periodontist gum care gel products. It offers periodontist gels, toothpastes, fluoride gels, cumin oil, cumin oil capsules, and face masks. The company sells its products online. Beovita Vital GmbH was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Lizza

Seed Round in 2017
As of January 11, 2020, Lizza GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG.

AIMO

Seed Round in 2017
Aimo GmbH operates as an online mobile application to identify the health risks. The application analyzes the impact of our body movement on us through the scanning. The portal provides the user with the information on physical weakness, muscular imbalances, and recommendationsto bring the body back into balance. Aimo GmbH was founded in 2014 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

8i

Series B in 2017
8i is a technology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializing in virtual reality software and immersive media solutions. Founded in May 2014, the company aims to create a consumer media platform that allows users to capture, experience, and share fully volumetric 3D video of real people. This technology enables viewers to engage with lifelike representations of individuals in virtual reality and augmented reality environments. By facilitating true 3D capture of human figures, 8i seeks to enhance interpersonal connections, providing a more authentic experience that closely resembles real-life interaction. The company has expanded its presence to key locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Remod

Seed Round in 2016
ReMoD UG develops a rehabilitation technology device for posture and movement correction of patients with postural defects. It offers ReMoD, an IoT-assisted electronic biofeedback device to monitor posture and movement for patients with postural problems. The company’s device also supplies the patient with the information about the perception of body movement and position in space and their position relative to one another; and detects composite body movements, such as a twist with simultaneous inclination (spinal column) and to assess the exact extent of a posture/motion defect. In addition, it offers a training manual that accompanies the work with its biofeedback device. ReMoD UG was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Foodguide

Seed Round in 2016
Foodguide is a social network for food to share and explore dishes to find the best restaurants and hot spots nearby. With Foodguide users can explore new restaurants in their vicinity, use search and filter functions, order food through delivery services, pay online, and last but not least, become Foodguides themselves by sharing own content. Foodguide helps restaurant owners to enter social media and reach the influential target group generation Y by triggering a measurable return of new customers.

Scorp

Seed Round in 2016
Scorp Inc. is a Turkish company founded in 2015 that has developed a social video application allowing users to upload 15-second videos on various topics. The platform encourages user-generated content, enabling individuals to express their views on subjects ranging from comedy and music to news, politics, sports, and relationships. Scorp facilitates discussions by allowing users to create headlines and stay updated with trending topics, effectively transforming word-of-mouth into engaging short video content. By presenting a diverse range of videos, Scorp enables viewers to explore multiple perspectives on a single topic, fostering a dynamic and interactive community.

Talentcube

Seed Round in 2016
Talentcube GmbH develops an app for job applications. The product enables people to apply for jobs through videos. It can be used by employers and job seekers. Talentcube GmbH is based in Munich, Germany.

Veluvia

Seed Round in 2016
Veluvia is manufactures and retails personal care products. We have specialized in so-called superfoods and made them part of our products. These purely plant-based foods, unlike other vegetables and fruits and foods have an exceptionally high nutrient density. Our practical VELUVIA capsules contain natural raw materials from superfoods such as vegetables, fruits, algae, mushrooms and roots as well as important vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Together with our nutritionists, we have carefully put together our products and tailored them to different needs in everyday life, so that our customers all the important nutrients are available every day - without time and loss of quality.

Blufixx

Venture Round in 2016
Blufixx GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Wesseling, Germany, specializes in manufacturing adhesives designed for a wide range of materials, including metal, glass, stone, plastics, and wood. The company's innovative products incorporate a unique combination of repair gel, sealant, and LED technology, allowing for quick and effective repairs across various applications. These include fixing marble panels, flooring, broken taillights, and defects in wooden furniture, as well as sealing holes in water tanks and performing gap-filling repairs. Blufixx products are marketed globally, reaching customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company also offers its products for online purchase, making them accessible to a broader audience.

aspUraclip

Seed Round in 2016
aspUraclip GmbH, based in Schönefeld, Germany, specializes in producing a mini inhaler designed for the nose. Founded in 2015, the company offers an ergonomically shaped nose clip made from skin-friendly medical silicone, which accommodates various nose shapes. This innovative product contains essential oils that provide natural fragrances, helping to keep the nasal passage clear and promote relaxed breathing. Users can wear the aspUraclip for about 1-2 hours daily over a period of up to three weeks. The inhaler is intended to prevent drying of the nasal mucous membranes and offers relief from headaches, migraines, and nausea, making it suitable for use in various everyday situations. The company primarily serves customers through its online platform.

Kuchentratsch

Seed Round in 2015
Kuchentratsch is provide senior citizens with an innovative point of contact while bake the most delicious cake in Munich. Their bakery offers senior citizens the opportunity to meet new people, to have a solid job and to earn a little pension. At the moment we bake three times a week in our bakery in Westend. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays our bakery is filled with delicious cake fragrance and lively gossip. We offer the premises, the equipment, the regional ingredients, as well as the corresponding remuneration. The senior citizens bring their time, their experience and their joy in baking.

8i

Seed Round in 2014
8i is a technology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializing in virtual reality software and immersive media solutions. Founded in May 2014, the company aims to create a consumer media platform that allows users to capture, experience, and share fully volumetric 3D video of real people. This technology enables viewers to engage with lifelike representations of individuals in virtual reality and augmented reality environments. By facilitating true 3D capture of human figures, 8i seeks to enhance interpersonal connections, providing a more authentic experience that closely resembles real-life interaction. The company has expanded its presence to key locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Medlanes

Seed Round in 2014
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.