Speedinvest
Speedinvest is a venture capital firm based in Vienna, with offices in Berlin, Paris, London, Munich, and San Francisco, that focuses on early-stage technology investments across Europe, including Central and Eastern Europe. The firm backs seed to early growth rounds in areas including deep tech, fintech, health, industrial tech, marketplaces, consumer tech, software-as-a-service, and network effects, with a platform philosophy and hands-on support via an in-house Platform+ team that provides growth marketing, human resources, US business development, and networking assistance from day one. Typical investments range from a few hundred thousand euros up to about three million euros, with a preference for minority stakes up to around 20% and for taking co-entrepreneurial operational roles for six months to a year. Speedinvest was founded in 2011 and is known for combining capital with hands-on operational support to help portfolio companies scale.
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Past deals in England
Doccla
Series B in 2024
Doccla provides virtual ward services that move care from hospital to home through remote monitoring. A tech-agnostic partner to care organisations, it enables early discharge and reduces hospital readmissions by remotely monitoring patients with devices. Services include at-home onboarding with monitoring equipment, supported by a mobile team of nurses and doctors who conduct ongoing monitoring and manage offboarding as patients recover, delivering higher quality care at lower cost. The Covid-19 support service originated from NHS research and is deployed in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital.
HomeCooks
Seed Round in 2023
HomeCooks is a mobile app that connects users with local chefs offering authentic, ready-to-eat meals. Founded in 2020, it provides diverse culinary options, dietary choices, and convenient restaurant-quality meals at home.
Sylvera
Series B in 2023
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Fertifa
Seed Round in 2023
Fertifa Limited is a London-based company that develops and operates a digital platform focused on fertility-related workplace benefits. Founded in 2019, Fertifa provides U.K. employers with tailored reproductive health and fertility packages designed to support their employees' needs. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including fertility treatments, diagnostics, consultations, pregnancy support, and wellbeing services. By collaborating with employers, Fertifa aims to make fertility care more accessible and affordable, addressing the sensitive and private nature of reproductive issues faced by employees. The company also offers guidance on next-generation fertility treatments and access to holistic services, ensuring that employees receive the best possible support on their fertility journeys.
Five Lives
Seed Round in 2022
Five Lives is a London-based digital therapeutics company focused on enhancing brain health through its innovative mobile application, Sharp. The platform is designed to assist users in measuring and managing their cognitive health, ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. By providing an engaging and user-friendly tool, Five Lives empowers individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles, thereby improving their overall well-being and extending their quality of life. This proactive approach aims to facilitate earlier detection of dementia and promote long-term cognitive health for users.
YardLink
Series A in 2022
YardLink is a B2B platform for the construction industry that enables contractors to find, book, and pay for tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management, and other services from approved suppliers. The platform aggregates supply and connects builders with equipment rental companies, optimizing distance to rental locations to streamline procurement and support a more sustainable construction supply chain. By prioritizing local suppliers, YardLink helps reduce project carbon footprints and accelerate procurement workflows. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London.
Doccla
Series A in 2022
Doccla provides virtual ward services that move care from hospital to home through remote monitoring. A tech-agnostic partner to care organisations, it enables early discharge and reduces hospital readmissions by remotely monitoring patients with devices. Services include at-home onboarding with monitoring equipment, supported by a mobile team of nurses and doctors who conduct ongoing monitoring and manage offboarding as patients recover, delivering higher quality care at lower cost. The Covid-19 support service originated from NHS research and is deployed in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital.
The Lowdown
Seed Round in 2022
The Lowdown is an online platform based in London that helps women choose, access and use contraception and reproductive healthcare. Founded in 2019, it combines user-generated content with medical guidance to provide information, reviews and prescriptions where available. The platform emphasizes a community-first approach, allowing users to share experiences with different contraceptive methods, compare symptoms and side effects, and obtain real-world advice to support informed decisions about hormonal and non-hormonal options.
Boltzbit
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in London in 2020, Boltzbit develops an AI platform that enables data scientists to rapidly prototype various neural network frameworks.
Tenyks
Seed Round in 2022
Tenyks is a Cambridge University spin-out developing an MLOps monitoring and validation platform for computer vision data. It helps machine learning engineers understand and fix algorithm issues, enhancing software reliability.
Porotech
Series A in 2022
Porotech is a Cambridge University spin-out focused on developing wide-bandgap compound gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. It aims to revolutionize the electronics industry by applying advanced material technologies to unlock GaN's full potential, enabling more efficient light-emitting diodes and other electronic devices.
Pimloc
Seed Round in 2022
Pimloc is a London-based developer of artificial intelligence software for video security and data privacy. The company provides an automated platform for protecting personal data in video content, including Secure Redact, which bulk redacts sensitive information from footage to support privacy and compliance for private businesses and public organizations. Pimloc's technology handles large volumes of video data, enabling scalable search, retrieval, and protection of images and video while maintaining safe online environments. The platform supports locating, identifying, and learning from images within private archives to enable secure searching and context-aware results, and it continuously advances privacy-first video analytics.
Fertifa
Seed Round in 2022
Fertifa Limited is a London-based company that develops and operates a digital platform focused on fertility-related workplace benefits. Founded in 2019, Fertifa provides U.K. employers with tailored reproductive health and fertility packages designed to support their employees' needs. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including fertility treatments, diagnostics, consultations, pregnancy support, and wellbeing services. By collaborating with employers, Fertifa aims to make fertility care more accessible and affordable, addressing the sensitive and private nature of reproductive issues faced by employees. The company also offers guidance on next-generation fertility treatments and access to holistic services, ensuring that employees receive the best possible support on their fertility journeys.
Primer
Series B in 2021
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
Doccla
Seed Round in 2021
Doccla provides virtual ward services that move care from hospital to home through remote monitoring. A tech-agnostic partner to care organisations, it enables early discharge and reduces hospital readmissions by remotely monitoring patients with devices. Services include at-home onboarding with monitoring equipment, supported by a mobile team of nurses and doctors who conduct ongoing monitoring and manage offboarding as patients recover, delivering higher quality care at lower cost. The Covid-19 support service originated from NHS research and is deployed in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital.
Porotech
Venture Round in 2021
Porotech is a Cambridge University spin-out focused on developing wide-bandgap compound gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. It aims to revolutionize the electronics industry by applying advanced material technologies to unlock GaN's full potential, enabling more efficient light-emitting diodes and other electronic devices.
Porotech
Seed Round in 2021
Porotech is a Cambridge University spin-out focused on developing wide-bandgap compound gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. It aims to revolutionize the electronics industry by applying advanced material technologies to unlock GaN's full potential, enabling more efficient light-emitting diodes and other electronic devices.
Sylvera
Seed Round in 2021
Sylvera is a carbon data provider based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2020. The company specializes in developing machine learning-based tools to monitor the performance of carbon offset projects. These tools enable remote tracking of project performance at intervals of up to a week, facilitating the integration of carbon data into both internal and external reporting frameworks. By offering enhanced transparency around carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in reducing reputational risks associated with carbon emissions, ultimately promoting real-world climate action.
Primer
Series A in 2020
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
YardLink
Seed Round in 2020
YardLink is a B2B platform for the construction industry that enables contractors to find, book, and pay for tools, equipment, bulk materials, fuel, waste management, and other services from approved suppliers. The platform aggregates supply and connects builders with equipment rental companies, optimizing distance to rental locations to streamline procurement and support a more sustainable construction supply chain. By prioritizing local suppliers, YardLink helps reduce project carbon footprints and accelerate procurement workflows. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in London.
Pimloc
Seed Round in 2020
Pimloc is a London-based developer of artificial intelligence software for video security and data privacy. The company provides an automated platform for protecting personal data in video content, including Secure Redact, which bulk redacts sensitive information from footage to support privacy and compliance for private businesses and public organizations. Pimloc's technology handles large volumes of video data, enabling scalable search, retrieval, and protection of images and video while maintaining safe online environments. The platform supports locating, identifying, and learning from images within private archives to enable secure searching and context-aware results, and it continuously advances privacy-first video analytics.
TaxScouts
Series A in 2020
TaxScouts is a London-based tax preparation platform founded in 2017 by Mart Abramov, Kaupo Kõrv, and Daniel Karger. The company aims to simplify the tax filing process for individuals by offering an online service that connects users with certified accountants. Its platform features a tax bot that assists users in understanding their personal income tax situations and provides suggestions for reducing their tax liabilities. Additionally, TaxScouts integrates with financial institutions to automatically import relevant tax data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the tax filing experience.
ThinkSono
Pre Seed Round in 2020
ThinkSono Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in the development of software for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at the point of care. Founded in 2016, the firm has created an innovative automatic diagnostic system that leverages deep learning technologies to guide healthcare professionals in using a portable scanner. This system instructs users on where to place the probe on the skin to capture ultrasound images, facilitating rapid diagnosis. By enabling healthcare providers to assess DVT within ten minutes, ThinkSono aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline the diagnostic process in various medical settings.
Primer
Seed Round in 2020
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
Deep Render
Seed Round in 2020
Deep Render is a London-based AI startup spun out from Imperial College London's Department of Computing. It develops AI-powered video and image compression technology that leverages deep learning, density estimation, unsupervised learning, and quantum techniques to improve compression efficiency. The company has proprietary, patented technology in media and biological image compression, with state-of-the-art results delivering at least a 50% efficiency gain over previous standards.
Second Nature
Series A in 2020
Second Nature is a London-based company that offers online behavioral change programs designed to help individuals manage their health, particularly those at risk of type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2013, the company provides a smartphone application that coaches and motivates users to adopt healthier lifestyles. Through its platform, users can sign up for various programs, track their progress, and ultimately graduate to maintain their health improvements. Formerly known as Our Path Ltd, the company rebranded to Second Nature in February 2020, reflecting its commitment to fostering lasting lifestyle changes for its users.
Primer
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Primer API Limited operates an online platform that consolidates fragmented payment ecosystems for e-commerce merchants and online payment facilitators. Founded in 2019 and based in London, the company provides solutions to optimize both front and backend payment flows, aiming to enhance authorization rates, minimize costs, and facilitate market expansion. Primer enables users to seamlessly connect with various third-party services, including payment service providers, fraud detection systems, and subscription billing engines. Its platform allows merchants to easily integrate new payment methods, streamline fraud mitigation, and implement sophisticated transaction routing without requiring coding skills. Through these capabilities, Primer enhances the overall commerce experience for customers and empowers businesses to improve their operational efficiency.
Astroscreen
Seed Round in 2019
Astroscreen Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in developing a software as a service (SaaS) platform aimed at detecting astroturfing campaigns and social media manipulation. Incorporated in 2018, Astroscreen utilizes advanced machine learning techniques alongside human intelligence to identify fake accounts, botnets, and spam on social networks. Its platform supports disinformation analysts by verifying social media influence engagement and cleaning data streams, thereby enabling clients to combat marketing fraud and protect against harmful manipulation. By providing accurate insights into social media analytics, Astroscreen helps brands maintain their integrity and defend democracy from deceptive practices online.
TaxScouts
Seed Round in 2019
TaxScouts is a London-based tax preparation platform founded in 2017 by Mart Abramov, Kaupo Kõrv, and Daniel Karger. The company aims to simplify the tax filing process for individuals by offering an online service that connects users with certified accountants. Its platform features a tax bot that assists users in understanding their personal income tax situations and provides suggestions for reducing their tax liabilities. Additionally, TaxScouts integrates with financial institutions to automatically import relevant tax data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the tax filing experience.
Second Nature
Seed Round in 2018
Second Nature is a London-based company that offers online behavioral change programs designed to help individuals manage their health, particularly those at risk of type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2013, the company provides a smartphone application that coaches and motivates users to adopt healthier lifestyles. Through its platform, users can sign up for various programs, track their progress, and ultimately graduate to maintain their health improvements. Formerly known as Our Path Ltd, the company rebranded to Second Nature in February 2020, reflecting its commitment to fostering lasting lifestyle changes for its users.
epiLOVE Limited
Seed Round in 2018
epiLOVE Limited is a London-based company specializing in laser hair removal treatments. Founded in 2018, it offers a range of services targeting various areas of the body, including underarms, pubic area, mustache, beard, face, thighs, calves, neck, shoulders, and back. The company is recognized internationally for its expertise in providing effective hair removal solutions.
Metis Labs
Seed Round in 2018
Metis Labs Limited, established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence software tailored for complex industrial systems within the manufacturing sector. The company focuses on enhancing production efficiency through AI-driven Process Control and Quality Assurance systems. Metis Labs has distinguished itself as a pioneer in deploying Generative AI technologies, achieving significant milestones such as reducing waste by over 80% for major global brands. Their innovative approach includes creating safe methodologies for implementing AI control on substantial production lines and miniaturizing AI solutions to operate efficiently on legacy Programmable Logic Controllers. Through its technology, Metis Labs aims to minimize the environmental impact of large-scale manufacturing while boosting profitability for its clients.
Clausematch
Series A in 2018
Clausematch Limited is a London-based regulatory technology (RegTech) company founded in 2012, specializing in cloud-based solutions designed to assist heavily regulated organizations in managing compliance obligations. The company offers an AI-powered platform that facilitates end-to-end policy management and regulatory compliance, allowing users to navigate the compliance lifecycle effectively. Clausematch's platform employs machine learning to enhance collaboration among compliance, legal, finance, operations, and risk departments, automating impact assessments and streamlining the implementation of regulatory changes. This innovative approach enables organizations to standardize and automate their processes, reduce operational costs, accelerate implementation timelines, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
ThinkSono
Pre Seed Round in 2018
ThinkSono Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in the development of software for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) at the point of care. Founded in 2016, the firm has created an innovative automatic diagnostic system that leverages deep learning technologies to guide healthcare professionals in using a portable scanner. This system instructs users on where to place the probe on the skin to capture ultrasound images, facilitating rapid diagnosis. By enabling healthcare providers to assess DVT within ten minutes, ThinkSono aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline the diagnostic process in various medical settings.
Loot
Series A in 2017
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
Clausematch
Seed Round in 2017
Clausematch Limited is a London-based regulatory technology (RegTech) company founded in 2012, specializing in cloud-based solutions designed to assist heavily regulated organizations in managing compliance obligations. The company offers an AI-powered platform that facilitates end-to-end policy management and regulatory compliance, allowing users to navigate the compliance lifecycle effectively. Clausematch's platform employs machine learning to enhance collaboration among compliance, legal, finance, operations, and risk departments, automating impact assessments and streamlining the implementation of regulatory changes. This innovative approach enables organizations to standardize and automate their processes, reduce operational costs, accelerate implementation timelines, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Second Nature
Seed Round in 2017
Second Nature is a London-based company that offers online behavioral change programs designed to help individuals manage their health, particularly those at risk of type 2 diabetes. Founded in 2013, the company provides a smartphone application that coaches and motivates users to adopt healthier lifestyles. Through its platform, users can sign up for various programs, track their progress, and ultimately graduate to maintain their health improvements. Formerly known as Our Path Ltd, the company rebranded to Second Nature in February 2020, reflecting its commitment to fostering lasting lifestyle changes for its users.
Telleroo
Seed Round in 2016
Telleroo is a financial software company based in London, United Kingdom, founded on June 1, 2016, by Andrew Cookson, Fabian Flatz, Michael Riedler, and Miguel Castro. The company specializes in developing a platform that facilitates automated bulk payments for businesses, allowing users to streamline their financial processes without relying on traditional bank services. Its software seamlessly integrates with various accounting systems and payment applications, enabling users to import payment files and automate transactions for payroll, supplier payments, and other financial activities. This integration helps businesses and finance professionals enhance efficiency and manage their payment workflows more effectively.
Loot
Venture Round in 2016
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
Loot
Venture Round in 2016
Loot Financial Services Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a unique financial service combining a pre-paid Visa debit card with a budgeting app. This service provides users with real-time spending information, weekly budgets data, and the ability to pause/unpause their card via the web application. The company's primary business is to deliver these innovative banking alternatives to consumers, helping them manage their finances more effectively.
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