Sirius Venture Partners

Sirius Venture Partners GmbH is a venture capital firm established in 2004, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, with an additional office in Düsseldorf. The firm specializes in seed, start-up, mid-venture, and early venture investments, primarily focusing on the technology sector, including information and communication technology, renewable energy, and life sciences. Sirius Venture Partners typically invests between €0.5 million and €5 million in portfolio companies with enterprise values ranging from €0.1 million to €1 million. The firm often acts as a lead or co-lead investor, taking a minority stake and securing a seat on the supervisory or advisory board of the companies it supports. It also considers syndicated investments with private and public partners, potentially increasing total investment to €15 million. The firm's exit strategy usually involves an initial public offering or trade sale.

Friedrich von Diest

Managing Partner

Dominic Darius Rafiy

Managing Director

Lisa Seipp

Investment Manager

31 past transactions

Syndio

Series A in 2020
Syndio is an enterprise people analytics company focused on promoting workplace equity and addressing pay disparities related to gender, race, and ethnicity. Founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Syndio provides a cloud-based platform that offers tools for pay equity analysis and HR analytics. Its solutions, including PayEQ and PeopleEQ, enable organizations to identify and resolve pay equity issues, thereby minimizing legal risks and enhancing their ability to attract and retain top talent. The platform allows companies to conduct real-time analyses of employee compensation, identifying potential pay gaps among similar roles and modeling the impact of workforce changes. By fostering transparency and fairness in compensation practices, Syndio aids businesses in building a positive brand reputation and achieving sustainable equity in the workplace.

Syndio

Seed Round in 2018
Syndio is an enterprise people analytics company focused on promoting workplace equity and addressing pay disparities related to gender, race, and ethnicity. Founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Syndio provides a cloud-based platform that offers tools for pay equity analysis and HR analytics. Its solutions, including PayEQ and PeopleEQ, enable organizations to identify and resolve pay equity issues, thereby minimizing legal risks and enhancing their ability to attract and retain top talent. The platform allows companies to conduct real-time analyses of employee compensation, identifying potential pay gaps among similar roles and modeling the impact of workforce changes. By fostering transparency and fairness in compensation practices, Syndio aids businesses in building a positive brand reputation and achieving sustainable equity in the workplace.

Lalamove

Series A in 2016
Lalamove, originally known as EasyVan, was established in Hong Kong in December 2013 to address the demand for efficient van hire services. The company operates in 21 markets across Asia and Latin America, connecting over 7 million customers with a network of more than 700,000 driver-partners. Lalamove's on-demand logistics platform facilitates instant matching between customers and drivers, enabling same-day deliveries with an impressive average fulfillment time of just 55 minutes. The platform offers van-hailing and courier services, allowing customers to track their deliveries in real time and rate their drivers. By optimizing routes and fleets, Lalamove enhances the earning potential for drivers while providing reliable and swift delivery solutions for businesses and individuals alike.

Feelunique.com

Private Equity Round in 2016
Feelunique is recognized as Europe's largest online retailer of premium beauty products, primarily catering to the UK market. Based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive selection of beauty, grooming, and health products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrances, accessories, and electrical items. With a workforce of 125 employees, Feelunique operates from its headquarters in the Channel Islands, providing a diverse array of high-quality products to consumers seeking premium beauty solutions.

Electrochaea

Series A in 2014
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.

Aito

Series B in 2014
Aito specializes in developing advanced touch interface technology that enhances user interaction through tactile feedback. The company focuses on patented Piezo Sensing and Haptics technology, which enables the detection of finger positions on user interfaces. Aito's solutions include configurable integrated circuits that facilitate the creation of physical user interfaces, such as buttons, touchpads, and touch screens. This innovation allows consumer electronics brands to improve their products, including smartphones and car infotainment systems, by providing a more engaging and differentiated user experience in a competitive marketplace.

Skill Software

Venture Round in 2014
Skill Software GmbH, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, specializes in developing mobile-based customer relationship management (CRM) software. The company’s flagship product, SKILL Academy, offers a cloud-based solution that simplifies complex business processes for users in various industries, including construction and energy management. The software enables users to document changes, manage customer interactions, and track workflows through mobile devices. It also provides solutions for monitoring and controlling components such as heating, air conditioning, and smart home systems. Additionally, Skill Software focuses on industry 4.0 applications, offering guidance systems and IoT solutions that cater to the needs of building management and customer flow analysis.

Okanda

Venture Round in 2014
Okanda AG is an e-commerce service provider based in Wiesbaden, Germany, specializing in an online platform for booking meeting rooms and conference spaces in the United Kingdom and Germany. The platform facilitates the reservation process by allowing users to check availability, book, and schedule meeting rooms according to their specific requirements. This service not only benefits customers seeking meeting spaces but also helps hoteliers and venue providers promote and manage their meeting room offerings effectively. Okanda operates as a subsidiary of Fypsos AB, enhancing its position in the meetings market by partnering with various providers of meeting and conference facilities.

Lehrer-Online

Venture Round in 2014
Lehrer-Online is an educational platform that serves as a comprehensive service and information portal for teachers across various school types and educational levels. It offers a wide array of tested teaching materials and up-to-date information to support educators in their daily activities. By leveraging digital media, Lehrer-Online aims to enhance the quality of education by providing practical resources and guidance for effective teaching practices. The platform focuses on delivering educationally validated content that assists teachers in navigating the challenges of the classroom and improving student learning outcomes.

My Energiy Solution

Venture Round in 2014
My Energy Solution is an energy advisory firm that specializes in planning and implementing personalized energy services. The company collaborates with housing companies to offer comprehensive and independent advice aimed at optimizing energy usage and promoting energy-saving solutions. By leveraging the expertise of qualified specialists, My Energy Solution enables both individuals and businesses to reduce their energy costs effectively. Their innovative approach focuses on delivering tailored strategies that ensure efficient energy consumption and management.

InvenSor

Venture Round in 2013
InvenSor GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development and production of chillers that utilize heat for cooling purposes. The company focuses on various cooling systems, including low and high-temperature chillers, system components, and cooling and power packs. Its innovative chillers harness waste heat from combined heat and power (CHP) units, solar installations, and industrial production processes, employing advanced zeolite technology. This approach allows for eco-friendly and efficient cooling solutions, ideal for applications such as cooling ceilings, floor cooling, and circulating air cooling in a range of settings, including bakeries, offices, sports facilities, care homes, and residential buildings.

You cook

Venture Round in 2013
Youcook is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of a variety of Asian meals, aiming to deliver authentic international street food experiences to consumers. Established in 2011, Youcook's product lineup includes dishes such as green Thai curry, Indian chicken tikka, and red Thai curry. The company focuses on producing ready-to-eat meals that emphasize healthy ingredients and are free from artificial components, catering to individuals seeking convenient yet nutritious dining options for home or office settings.

HeatMatrix Group

Venture Round in 2013
HeatMatrix Group BV, founded in 2008 and based in Vught, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and production of innovative plastic heat exchangers tailored for waste heat recovery from industrial flue gas. These exchangers are significantly lighter and smaller than traditional metal alternatives, offering advantages such as high efficiency and corrosion resistance. By focusing on waste heat recovery and heat integration, HeatMatrix's products cater to industrial users, including steam boilers, waste incinerators, and coal-fired power plants. The company's technology not only helps businesses save on energy costs but also contributes to reducing CO2 emissions, making waste heat recovery a more profitable and sustainable endeavor.

Munich Composites

Venture Round in 2013
Munich Composites GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Ottobrunn, Germany, specializes in the production of hollow fiber composite components, particularly carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic. The company manufactures a range of products including stabilizers, handlebars, strut braces, driveshafts, and bicycle frames. Munich Composites also engages in the development of prototypes for series production and offers a comprehensive suite of services, such as product development, braiding, process optimization, and cost analysis. Its components find applications across various sectors, including aerospace, architecture, transport, and automation. The company supports clients from the initial design phase through to prototype construction and ultimately to series production, fostering efficient and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

InvenSor

Seed Round in 2012
InvenSor GmbH, founded in 2006 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development and production of chillers that utilize heat for cooling purposes. The company focuses on various cooling systems, including low and high-temperature chillers, system components, and cooling and power packs. Its innovative chillers harness waste heat from combined heat and power (CHP) units, solar installations, and industrial production processes, employing advanced zeolite technology. This approach allows for eco-friendly and efficient cooling solutions, ideal for applications such as cooling ceilings, floor cooling, and circulating air cooling in a range of settings, including bakeries, offices, sports facilities, care homes, and residential buildings.

Fashionette

Venture Round in 2011
Fashionette AG is an online retailer specializing in fashion accessories across Europe, offering a wide range of products including handbags, shoes, sunglasses, watches, and jewelry. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, the company focuses on providing customers with a curated selection of luxury items. With a commitment to quality and style, Fashionette has established itself as a prominent player in the online fashion market, catering to a diverse clientele seeking fashionable accessories.

TeraJoule Energy

Venture Round in 2011
TeraJoule Energy GmbH, founded in 2010 and based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, specializes in the production, trade, and distribution of electricity, with a strong focus on regenerative energy. The company offers a range of services, including capacity management, load management, and consulting, aimed at supporting sustainable development and clean energy sourcing. Through its subsidiaries, TeraJoule Energy provides clients with solutions to address the financial challenges associated with developing infrastructure for energy production, thereby promoting green infrastructure and environmental sustainability.

froodies GmbH

Seed Round in 2011
froodies is the first online supermarket for fresh groceries. Users can fill their virtual shopping carts with a selection from a full range of produce; everything from fruit and vegetables to sausages and cheese is delivered to homes nationwide in a cooler box. This way the food portal is able to extend the cooling chain from the fresh produce counter in the supermarket to German households. Orders can be placed around the clock; nationwide deliveries are made within two to three working days. In Dortmund and Wuppertal froodies already makes personal same day deliveries, Saturdays included. In the near future same day deliveries will also be made in other major cities. froodies works in cooperation with local grocery stores.

Content One

Venture Round in 2011
Content One GmbH is a Düsseldorf-based company specializing in web television and integrated content services. It offers REITTV, a platform featuring a variety of programs focused on sports, hobbies, and leisure activities, including golf, boxing, and equestrian sports. Established in 2009 by Andre Borutta and Jens Krucken, Content One also provides advertising services aimed at enhancing business development. The company enables website operators to utilize its extensive media content, facilitating easy access to a range of engaging topics for their audiences.

Placetel

Private Equity Round in 2010
The finocom AG was founded in Dusseldorf and Cologne in 2007. The founding team developed Placetel because it is convinced that cloud telephony services will replace the traditional telecommunications services in corporate communications. We have developed Placetel one of the leading telephone systems and has received numerous honors and awards

Autodisplay Biotech

Venture Round in 2010
Autodisplay Biotech GmbH is a biotechnology company focused on commercializing its proprietary expression platform, which allows for the display of heterologous proteins and peptides on the surface of gram-negative bacteria. This innovative cell surface display technology offers significant advantages for biocatalysis, the functionalization of solid surfaces, and various screening applications. The platform is utilized in the production of biocatalysts and drug libraries, enabling researchers to develop new pharmaceuticals. Autodisplay Biotech provides custom-tailored products and services, positioning itself as a valuable partner for leading firms in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

Binect

Venture Round in 2009
Binect specializes in innovative outgoing mail solutions that modernize the management of digital and traditional postal services. The company has developed a range of software and service solutions, particularly through its L-Vin product line, which facilitate the transition of physical mail into the electronic realm. Binect's offerings include both server and portal-based systems that allow businesses of all sizes to streamline their mail processes, ensuring efficiency in cost, time, and security. By integrating these solutions, Binect supports companies in optimizing their mail delivery, whether through physical or authenticated electronic channels, thus enhancing overall business operations.

motionet

Venture Round in 2009
motionet AG, based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializes in designing and developing Internet software and full-service web applications. The company focuses on managed services for the implementation of complex internet communities and portals. Its software collaboration platform offers technology services and social media tools, enabling clients to enhance their web development efforts. Additionally, motionet AG's platform is equipped to analyze data flow on web pages, allowing clients to gain insights into customer behavior.

Uman

Venture Round in 2008
UMAN is an international technology company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in the development of smart devices for internet applications and networked environments. The company utilizes its proprietary UNOS technology to create innovative solutions that enhance connectivity, scalability, and integration with various smart devices, including smartphones and tablets. UMAN's expertise spans multiple industries, including home automation, professional audio and video, aerospace, and automotive sectors. With a dedicated and skilled development team, UMAN focuses on embedded development, network management, and graphical user interface design, positioning itself as a dynamic player in the technology landscape.

evocatal

Venture Round in 2008
evocatal develops and produces enzymes and fine chemicals for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. We offer a catalog of enzymes (evozymes) as well as and tailor-made biocatalysts for specific industrial applications. Our biocatalysts are applied in various consumer goods industries, including the production and refinement of textiles, adhesives, detergents, nutrition and cosmetics. Our customers regard evocatal as a premium provider of high quality chiral building blocks (evochemicals): from a few grams to several tons. At evocatal we have also continued to focus on providing efficient biocatalytic processes as a service (evoservices). Do you need a biocatalyst for a very specific application? Contact us!

multiBIND biotec

Venture Round in 2008
multiBIND biotec GmbH, founded in 2005 and located in Dortmund, Germany, specializes in developing innovative solutions for decontamination and disinfection. The company’s flagship technology, bioDECONT®, addresses issues related to horizontal gene transfer by effectively removing genetic material (DNA/RNA) and various biomolecules, including proteins and lipids. Additionally, multiBIND offers bioCLEAN, a range of antimicrobial and antiviral solutions, and CleanExtract, a tool designed for rapid determination of microbial ATP in diverse substances such as lubricants, oil emulsions, and paint. Through its focus on molecular genetics and biomedicine, multiBIND biotec aims to advance technologies and products that enhance safety and cleanliness in various applications.

Cryptovision

Venture Round in 2007
Cryptovision is a specialist in cryptography and electronic identity solutions based in Germany, with 15 years of experience in the industry and a proven track record of hundreds of successful projects. The company offers a range of services aimed at securing identities and protecting information, facilitating digital evolution while maintaining core principles. Its solutions integrate smart cards and security tokens within standard IT environments to provide robust encryption. Cryptovision serves various sectors, including public administration, healthcare, automotive, finance, insurance, energy, and IT, helping these industries defend against threats such as hacking, identity misuse, and espionage.

Smart Loyalty

Venture Round in 2007
SmartLoyalty specializes in developing a versatile customer loyalty and value card system tailored for the digital marketplace. The company offers a modular platform that can be easily expanded to meet evolving customer needs. Its solutions include electronic value cards, gift vouchers, gift cards, and city card systems. By utilizing software that captures transaction data during sales, SmartLoyalty enables customers to access discounts and enjoy a seamless shopping experience. This approach allows businesses to implement effective customer loyalty tools that enhance engagement and satisfaction in a competitive retail environment.

firstbrands

Venture Round in 2007
Firstbrands AG is a company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, that specializes in licensing and merchandising within the marketing services sector. It operates a platform designed to support brand-building efforts, providing businesses with the tools and services needed to enhance efficiency and revenue generation. By focusing on both the German and international licensing markets, Firstbrands aims to meet customer demands while facilitating effective collaboration between brands and their partners.

Jean Pütz Produkte

Venture Round in 2006
Jean Pütz Produkte is a exclusive manufacture, marketing and distribution of products that were developed.

Biocell

Venture Round in 2006
Founded in 1996 in Engelskirchen near Cologne, we are a certified company focusing on the customer-oriented development, manufacture and distribution of innovative medical therapeutic products. On the basis of functional carrier materials and biotechnological process technology, products are being developed that are used successfully in modern wound care and other dermal application fields nationally and internationally.
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