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.

Marie-Hélène Ametsreiter

Partner

Jeroen Arts

Partner

Julian Blessin Ph.D

General Partner

Charlie Boles

Senior Associate

Estelle Botbol

Principal

Past deals in Payments

Pliant

Series B in 2025
Pliant is a European fintech that specializes in B2B payment solutions through an API-first platform designed to streamline spending, improve cash flow, and embed payments into financial workflows. It serves industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, by enabling greater efficiency, control, and profitability. The company targets two primary segments: businesses seeking operational automation and extended credit lines, and financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks seeking to offer embedded finance and white-label credit card solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 3,500 businesses and more than 20 partners, and operates as a licensed e-money institution issuing Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries. The platform provides customizable credit card management, automated transaction tracking, and real-time spending control to enhance financial oversight, reduce administrative workload, and optimize cash flow while maintaining security compliance.

Khazna

Series B in 2025
Khazna operates a mobile financial platform in Egypt and the Middle East aimed at expanding access to formal financial services. The company offers general purpose credit, buy now, pay later, and bill payment capabilities and seeks to digitize cash transactions across Egypt and beyond. Its platform is described as a workforce banking solution that enables employers to provide cash advances to employees, facilitates peer-to-peer payments, and supports cash deposits and withdrawals with low or no transaction fees. The service bundle includes payments, savings, and insurance features to deliver a convenient, secure smartphone-based financial ecosystem for individuals and workforces in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Tulyp

Seed Round in 2024
Tulyp is a financial services provider specializing in trade finance solutions. It develops software to mitigate counterparty risk in international trade, offering payment guarantees, financing, and liquidity support to businesses, particularly enabling small enterprises to access invoice financing.

Vitt

Seed Round in 2023
Vitt develops a financial payment platform that enables Software as a Service (SaaS) companies to access non-dilutive venture debt investments. The platform integrates with the client's billing stack and subscription management system, verifying potential payouts based on monthly recurring revenues. This allows clients to enhance their monthly payments without cash flow concerns.

Due

Seed Round in 2023
Due is a blockchain payment service provider that is developing a platform to connect domestic payment channels utilizing open and interoperable blockchain protocols.

Due

Seed Round in 2023
Due is a fintech company aiming to revolutionize international payments by leveraging stablecoins and blockchain technology.

Revio

Seed Round in 2023
Revio was founded in 2020 to help businesses collect more revenue, through reducing payment failures and recovering lost revenue. Through a single API, we optimise merchants’ payment stacks with locally-optimised payment methods and smart payment routing, failover, and retries. We understand that there is more to getting paid than accepting payments, and believe that how you engage customers when trying to collect a failed payment is as important as when you are trying to acquire them. Our Recovery solution builds on this insight, empowering businesses with data-driven omnichannel interaction workflows to recover at-risk revenue from their customers. Today, we’re helping some of Africa's largest brands and fastest-growing startups increase their revenue through increased payment success rates, customer retention, and lifetime value. Locally grounded but globally relevant, we aim to be the go-to revenue recovery and growth partner for businesses across emerging markets.

hi.health

Venture Round in 2023
hi.health is a health‑insurance technology company that streamlines the claims process for private insurers. It offers co‑branded debit cards that members can use worldwide at health‑related facilities, eliminating out‑of‑pocket expenses and reducing claim friction. The platform aggregates digital services, invoices, and prescriptions, providing insurers with real‑time data, structured cost visibility, and fraud controls. By integrating payment and insurance functions, hi.health helps insurers improve member experience, cut operational and fraudulent costs, and encourage cost‑conscious behavior through reward and cashback programs.

Revio

Seed Round in 2022
Revio was founded in 2020 to help businesses collect more revenue, through reducing payment failures and recovering lost revenue. Through a single API, we optimise merchants’ payment stacks with locally-optimised payment methods and smart payment routing, failover, and retries. We understand that there is more to getting paid than accepting payments, and believe that how you engage customers when trying to collect a failed payment is as important as when you are trying to acquire them. Our Recovery solution builds on this insight, empowering businesses with data-driven omnichannel interaction workflows to recover at-risk revenue from their customers. Today, we’re helping some of Africa's largest brands and fastest-growing startups increase their revenue through increased payment success rates, customer retention, and lifetime value. Locally grounded but globally relevant, we aim to be the go-to revenue recovery and growth partner for businesses across emerging markets.

Julaya

Seed Round in 2022
Julaya is a fintech company empowering African businesses with digital financial solutions. It offers services such as mobile money transactions for employees and suppliers, virtual and physical prepaid cards, utility bill payments, and access to digital loans.

Friday Finance

Series A in 2022
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.

Kevin.

Series A in 2022
Kevin is a fintech company that offers an advanced account-to-account payment infrastructure. It aims to replace traditional card transactions with direct bank account payments, improving customer experience and reducing costs for merchants.

Khazna

Series A in 2022
Khazna operates a mobile financial platform in Egypt and the Middle East aimed at expanding access to formal financial services. The company offers general purpose credit, buy now, pay later, and bill payment capabilities and seeks to digitize cash transactions across Egypt and beyond. Its platform is described as a workforce banking solution that enables employers to provide cash advances to employees, facilitates peer-to-peer payments, and supports cash deposits and withdrawals with low or no transaction fees. The service bundle includes payments, savings, and insurance features to deliver a convenient, secure smartphone-based financial ecosystem for individuals and workforces in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Vitt

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vitt develops a financial payment platform that enables Software as a Service (SaaS) companies to access non-dilutive venture debt investments. The platform integrates with the client's billing stack and subscription management system, verifying potential payouts based on monthly recurring revenues. This allows clients to enhance their monthly payments without cash flow concerns.

Nook

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nook is a developer of a trade collaboration platform focused on providing payment and invoicing solutions for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). The platform is designed to simplify the payment process by integrating features such as invoice processing, approval workflows, secure payments, and account reconciliation. Additionally, Nook incorporates fraud protection measures aimed at eliminating invoice fraud, ensuring that business owners can process their invoices and bill payments with ease and security. This comprehensive approach allows SMEs to manage their financial transactions more effectively.

Billie

Series C in 2021
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

Kevin.

Seed Round in 2021
Kevin is a fintech company that offers an advanced account-to-account payment infrastructure. It aims to replace traditional card transactions with direct bank account payments, improving customer experience and reducing costs for merchants.

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.

Friday Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.

Friday Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Friday Finance is a financial management platform based in Berlin, Germany, designed for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Europe. Established in 2021, the company aims to simplify B2B finance by offering tools that facilitate the collection, payment, and financing of invoices. Its platform integrates with users' existing bank accounts, providing real-time insights into cash flow while enabling businesses to pay bills, create financial forecasts, and streamline their month-end closing processes. By centralizing various financial functions, Friday Finance enhances control, visibility, and automation for finance teams, ultimately helping businesses save time and operate more efficiently.

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.

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.

ready2order

Seed Round in 2020
ready2order is a fintech company that specializes in developing a digital cash-register application aimed at reducing administrative burdens for small and medium-sized businesses. Launched in 2015 as a hobby project, the platform has since streamlined operations for over 10,000 entrepreneurs by offering a comprehensive Point of Sale system. The company is focused on expanding its services to include payment solutions and banking, with particular emphasis on the German market, which presents significant growth potential. By integrating features such as cash book management, data security, employee management, and inventory control, ready2order empowers small businesses to optimize their operations and make informed decisions. The company strives to support entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of self-employment, allowing them to concentrate on what matters most—their passion and customer service.

hi.health

Seed Round in 2020
hi.health is a health‑insurance technology company that streamlines the claims process for private insurers. It offers co‑branded debit cards that members can use worldwide at health‑related facilities, eliminating out‑of‑pocket expenses and reducing claim friction. The platform aggregates digital services, invoices, and prescriptions, providing insurers with real‑time data, structured cost visibility, and fraud controls. By integrating payment and insurance functions, hi.health helps insurers improve member experience, cut operational and fraudulent costs, and encourage cost‑conscious behavior through reward and cashback programs.

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.

Ecotag

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Payments and Loyalty Interfaces for Hospitality Sector in EU

Billie

Series B in 2019
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

Curve

Series B in 2019
Curve is a London-based fintech company established in 2015. It offers a digital wallet that consolidates multiple cards and bank accounts into one smart card and app. Curve's proprietary technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, allows users to switch payments after making them, and maximizes rewards on existing cards. Authorized by financial regulators across the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has over 6 million customers globally.

Lemonway

Venture Round in 2018
Lemonway is a pan-European payment institution specializing in secure payment processing for marketplaces (B2B, B2C, C2C) and alternative finance platforms. It offers wallet management, third-party payments, anti-money laundering (AML), and customer verification (KYC) services. Lemonway is authorized by the ACPR and operates across 28 European countries.

[credi2]

Series A in 2018
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.

Payworks

Series B in 2018
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.

Koin

Series A in 2018
Koin is a pioneering financial technology company in Latin America, specializing in Buy Now, Pay Later solutions that are designed to be secure and free of bureaucracy. The company provides a range of financial services for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer markets, including payment options through Pix and a robust anti-fraud solution. Koin aims to enhance the shopping experience by making consumption more accessible and valuable for consumers and corporate clients alike. By facilitating online purchases with a post-pay application that ensures payment occurs only after product receipt, Koin fosters trust between users and online retailers. In 2020, Koin was acquired by Despegar, the largest travel company in the region, further solidifying its position in the market.

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.

Billie

Series A in 2017
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

Curve

Series A in 2017
Curve is a London-based fintech company established in 2015. It offers a digital wallet that consolidates multiple cards and bank accounts into one smart card and app. Curve's proprietary technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, allows users to switch payments after making them, and maximizes rewards on existing cards. Authorized by financial regulators across the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has over 6 million customers globally.

[credi2]

Seed Round in 2017
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.

Billie

Seed Round in 2016
Billie GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup focused on reinventing working capital management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company offers innovative lending products, including pre-financing of invoices and online factoring services. Billie's platform leverages big data analytics and digitalized processes to provide instant financing at the point-of-sale and streamline invoice factoring, helping SMEs manage their outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork. Additionally, Billie assists B2B online merchants in securing better payment terms through a pay-after-delivery product.

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.

Payworks

Series A in 2016
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.

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.

[credi2]

Seed Round in 2016
Credi2 is a company that develops and operates modern payment and financing solutions for banks, financial service providers, and trading companies. Utilizing a proven technology platform, Credi2 automates all processes, from initial customer contact to the management of outstanding claims. The company collaborates with several notable financial institutions, including Volkswagen Bank, Deutsche Handelsbank, BLSK, Raiffeisen Bank International, and Erste Bank. Among its well-known offerings is cashpresso, an app that allows users to manage expenses through flexible credit lines and pay in adjustable installments. Credi2 aims to enhance the financial services landscape by providing innovative and efficient solutions tailored to customer needs.

Curve

Seed Round in 2015
Curve is a London-based fintech company established in 2015. It offers a digital wallet that consolidates multiple cards and bank accounts into one smart card and app. Curve's proprietary technology eliminates hidden foreign transaction fees, allows users to switch payments after making them, and maximizes rewards on existing cards. Authorized by financial regulators across the UK, EEA, and US, Curve has over 6 million customers globally.

iyzico

Series B in 2015
iyzico is a payments technology company that provides a secure online payment platform for merchants of varying sizes across industries. Its platform offers multiple options and value-added features, including iyziPos, a secure virtual POS with automated fraud prevention and broad bank integrations; iyziBazaar for managing marketplace payments; and iyziLink for pay-by-link checkout, complemented by Buyer Protection for a safer shopping experience. It also supports recurring payments, BIN control, one-click payments, installments, and bank transfers, enabling merchants to start processing payments quickly—often on the same day as integration—through a single system. The company focuses on simplifying payment acceptance across web and mobile channels, helping businesses streamline payments, reduce fraud risk, and improve checkout experiences in both direct and marketplace sales.

iyzico

Series B in 2014
iyzico is a payments technology company that provides a secure online payment platform for merchants of varying sizes across industries. Its platform offers multiple options and value-added features, including iyziPos, a secure virtual POS with automated fraud prevention and broad bank integrations; iyziBazaar for managing marketplace payments; and iyziLink for pay-by-link checkout, complemented by Buyer Protection for a safer shopping experience. It also supports recurring payments, BIN control, one-click payments, installments, and bank transfers, enabling merchants to start processing payments quickly—often on the same day as integration—through a single system. The company focuses on simplifying payment acceptance across web and mobile channels, helping businesses streamline payments, reduce fraud risk, and improve checkout experiences in both direct and marketplace sales.

Payworks

Seed Round in 2013
Payworks is a technology company specializing in next-generation Point of Sale payment gateway solutions. Headquartered in Germany, with additional offices in the UK, the US, and Poland, Payworks offers a cloud-based platform that enables developers to seamlessly integrate card payment functionality into their applications. This technology allows businesses to securely process EMV, contactless, and mobile wallet transactions efficiently at the Point of Sale. By providing its services to leading acquirers and payment providers worldwide, Payworks aims to enhance the payment experience for merchants and customers alike. The company was acquired by Visa in July 2019, further solidifying its position in the payment technology landscape.

iyzico

Series A in 2013
iyzico is a payments technology company that provides a secure online payment platform for merchants of varying sizes across industries. Its platform offers multiple options and value-added features, including iyziPos, a secure virtual POS with automated fraud prevention and broad bank integrations; iyziBazaar for managing marketplace payments; and iyziLink for pay-by-link checkout, complemented by Buyer Protection for a safer shopping experience. It also supports recurring payments, BIN control, one-click payments, installments, and bank transfers, enabling merchants to start processing payments quickly—often on the same day as integration—through a single system. The company focuses on simplifying payment acceptance across web and mobile channels, helping businesses streamline payments, reduce fraud risk, and improve checkout experiences in both direct and marketplace sales.
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