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

Wolfram Glock

Venture Partner

Dominic Darius Rafiy

Managing Director

Lisa Seipp

Investment Manager

31 past transactions

Syndio

Series A in 2020
Syndio Solutions, Inc. is a people analytics company that assists organizations in addressing critical issues affecting their workforce and overall performance. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in New York, the company provides tools such as PayEQ, which analyzes and resolves pay equity issues, helping organizations avoid costly litigation while attracting and retaining talent. Additionally, Syndio offers PeopleEQ, an HR analytics solution that enhances visibility into communication and resource flow, aiding in promotion decisions and succession planning. The company leverages data science to promote fairness throughout the employee lifecycle, addressing areas such as pay equity, diversity, and inclusion. Its platform empowers companies to perform real-time analyses of compensation, identify potential pay gaps, and ensure compliance over time, making it a valuable resource for organizations committed to fostering equitable workplace environments.

Syndio

Seed Round in 2018
Syndio Solutions, Inc. is a people analytics company that assists organizations in addressing critical issues affecting their workforce and overall performance. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in New York, the company provides tools such as PayEQ, which analyzes and resolves pay equity issues, helping organizations avoid costly litigation while attracting and retaining talent. Additionally, Syndio offers PeopleEQ, an HR analytics solution that enhances visibility into communication and resource flow, aiding in promotion decisions and succession planning. The company leverages data science to promote fairness throughout the employee lifecycle, addressing areas such as pay equity, diversity, and inclusion. Its platform empowers companies to perform real-time analyses of compensation, identify potential pay gaps, and ensure compliance over time, making it a valuable resource for organizations committed to fostering equitable workplace environments.

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

Private Equity Round in 2016
Feelunique is an online retailer specializing in premium beauty, grooming, and health products. Based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the company serves primarily the UK market and offers a diverse selection of items, including makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, accessories, and electrical products. With a workforce of 125 employees, Feelunique operates from its headquarters in the Channel Islands, focusing on delivering quality beauty products to its customers.

Electrochaea

Series A in 2014
Electrochaea GmbH develops and commercializes a grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. The company’s biocatalytic power-to-gas technology converts low-cost and stranded electricity into pipeline-grade renewable gas for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid, which is used for on-site power production, heating applications, or transmitted over long distances using existing pipelines. Its technology enables storing large amounts of renewable energy from wind and solar; and represents a solution for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Electrochaea GmbH was founded in 2010 and is based in Planegg, Germany with additional operation facilities at Hvidovre, Denmark, and Sacramento, California.

Aito

Series B in 2014
Aito BV specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced touch solutions for physical user interfaces, including buttons, touch pads, and screens. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Zaanstad, the Netherlands, the company offers a variety of products such as touch demos that detect human touch through different overlay materials, switching units with integrated electronic designs, and touch control devices for various applications. Aito's innovative technology enhances user experiences across a range of products, including smartphones, laptops, and car infotainment systems. The company operates engineering, research, and prototyping facilities in the Netherlands and Finland, while licensed manufacturing occurs in Singapore and China. Aito is a subsidiary of d-Switch BV and is recognized as a leader in the global human interface market.

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 is here to change the way you book meetings

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 Energy Solution

Venture Round in 2014
The MyEnergySolution has developed an innovative concept, with the housing companies

InvenSor

Venture Round in 2013
InvenSor GmbH is a Berlin-based company established in 2006 that specializes in the development and production of heat-driven chillers. The company offers a diverse range of cooling systems, including low and high temperature chillers, system components, and cooling and power packs. Its innovative machines utilize waste heat energy from combined heat and power (CHP) units, solar installations, and various industrial processes to provide efficient cooling solutions. InvenSor's products are applicable in numerous settings, such as bakeries, butcher shops, offices, filling stations, sports facilities, showrooms, computing centers, care homes, swimming pools, agricultural enterprises, and residential buildings. The company's offerings include cooling ceilings, floor cooling, circulating air cooling systems, wall-mounted units, and direct cooling systems, making them versatile for different cooling needs.

Youcook

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

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 employs advanced manufacturing technology for the automated production of these components, enabling them to support clients throughout the entire process—from initial development and prototype construction to series production. The firm also offers services in design and construction, ready-for-manufacture design, process optimization, and cost analysis, which help clients achieve cost-effective solutions for various applications.

InvenSor

Seed Round in 2012
InvenSor GmbH is a Berlin-based company established in 2006 that specializes in the development and production of heat-driven chillers. The company offers a diverse range of cooling systems, including low and high temperature chillers, system components, and cooling and power packs. Its innovative machines utilize waste heat energy from combined heat and power (CHP) units, solar installations, and various industrial processes to provide efficient cooling solutions. InvenSor's products are applicable in numerous settings, such as bakeries, butcher shops, offices, filling stations, sports facilities, showrooms, computing centers, care homes, swimming pools, agricultural enterprises, and residential buildings. The company's offerings include cooling ceilings, floor cooling, circulating air cooling systems, wall-mounted units, and direct cooling systems, making them versatile for different cooling needs.

Fashionette

Venture Round in 2011
Luxury Fashion Trade GmbH operates as an online retailer for handbags, evening gowns, jewelry and sun glasses. Luxury Fashion Trade GmbH was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

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 that specializes in web television, offering a range of media content focused on sports, hobbies, and leisure activities. The company's platform features REITTV, which provides programming on various sports such as golf, boxing, walking, surfing, and horse riding. In addition to its video services, Content One also offers advertising services, allowing businesses to reach their target audiences through its media channels. Founded in 2009 by Andre Borutta and Jens Krucken, Content One has positioned itself as a versatile provider of engaging online content.

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

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
pawisda systems GmbH with its head office in Weiterstadt is one of the leading international system and service houses in the field of digital post and mail management. pawisda offers the latest server and portal-backed system and service solutions which enable traditional physical and paper post to enter the electronic age. The sophisticated software solutions and service concepts contained in the L-Vin product range have been developed in-house and they represent an integral part of the future technology of hybrid mail. They constitute a key factor in mail delivery optimized in terms of cost, time and security, which can take place both physically and electronically in authenticated form via the internet. pawisda is part of the MAX21 Group which is listed on the stock exchange.

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

Venture Round in 2008
multiBIND biotec GmbH, founded in 2005 and based in Dortmund, Germany, specializes in developing innovative solutions for decontamination and disinfection, particularly in the fields of molecular genetics and biomedicine. The company is known for its bioDECONT technology, which effectively addresses issues related to horizontal gene transfer by removing genetic material such as DNA and RNA, along with other biomolecules like proteins and lipids. Additionally, multiBIND offers bioCLEAN, a versatile technology for antimicrobial and antiviral applications, and CleanExtract, a tool designed for the rapid assessment of microbial ATP in various challenging environments, including lubricants and industrial fluids. Through these technologies, multiBIND aims to mitigate risks associated with unwanted nucleic acid contamination, serving a range of clients in laboratories, hospitals, and industrial settings.

Cryptovision

Venture Round in 2007
cryptovision is a world specialist for cryptography and electronic identity solutions. The Germany based company has been specializing in this field for 15 years, with hundreds of successful projects delivered.

SmartLoyalty

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, based in Düsseldorf, Germany, operates as a licensing and merchandising platform within the international licensing industry. The company specializes in providing marketing services that enhance brand-building efforts for various businesses. By offering essential support, Firstbrands enables its clients to operate more efficiently and increase revenue while meeting customer needs. Through its comprehensive platform, Firstbrands facilitates the connection between brands and their target audiences, ultimately driving growth and success in the competitive market.

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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