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 Publishing

Inkitt

Series C in 2024
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.

Inkitt

Series B in 2021
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.

Storyclash

Venture Round in 2020
Storyclash is a real-time social media monitoring and analytics company that enables publishers, marketers, agencies, PR firms, editors, and researchers to track and analyze social content across platforms. The platform detects articles, posts, videos and other material that are posted or shared online, helping users discover content, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. It combines content discovery with influencer marketing capabilities, enabling brands to find creators based on content fit rather than vanity metrics. The system processes billions of interactions monthly to surface current topics and trends for various industries. Founded in 2015 and based in Linz, Austria, Storyclash serves media brands and businesses seeking timely insights to inform marketing and communications strategies.

Inkitt

Series A in 2019
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.

Inkitt

Seed Round in 2017
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.

Storyclash

Seed Round in 2016
Storyclash is a real-time social media monitoring and analytics company that enables publishers, marketers, agencies, PR firms, editors, and researchers to track and analyze social content across platforms. The platform detects articles, posts, videos and other material that are posted or shared online, helping users discover content, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. It combines content discovery with influencer marketing capabilities, enabling brands to find creators based on content fit rather than vanity metrics. The system processes billions of interactions monthly to surface current topics and trends for various industries. Founded in 2015 and based in Linz, Austria, Storyclash serves media brands and businesses seeking timely insights to inform marketing and communications strategies.

Inkitt

Seed Round in 2015
Inkitt operates an online community for writers and readers, offering a platform where authors can share and refine their work while gaining insights from readers. The company uses data-driven approaches to identify popular stories and publishes them across various media, aiming to create blockbuster franchises similar to Disney's model.

Open Publishing

Seed Round in 2012
Open Publishing GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is a digital publishing solutions provider. The company offers a range of services including publishing software, eBook production and distribution, and consultancy services. Its product portfolio includes the digitization of printed books and print-on-demand issues, as well as marketing solutions such as temporary price campaigns, dealer newsletters, metadata optimization, SEO, and online marketing campaigns. Open Publishing also provides web design solutions for publishers and authors, including websites, apps, and individual platforms, and operates a self-publishing platform. The company manages over 200,000 books and offers an easy way for publishers to publish digital and print-on-demand books, distributing them across various online bookstores and e-readers worldwide. Open Publishing's platform is designed to be accessible to small publishers and startups through automation and competitive pricing, with integration capabilities via an open API.

Findery

Venture Round in 2012
Findery is a social discovery platform that enhances the exploration of places through user-generated content. It allows individuals to share stories, histories, and unique insights about various locations, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that can be accessed via smartphone. The platform serves as a crowdsourced travel guide, enabling users to document their travels and memories while inviting others to contribute their own narratives. By fostering a community of travelers, adventure-seekers, and storytellers, Findery aims to make the world more engaging and informative, allowing users to discover both local and global destinations through the perspectives of others.
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