Target Partners, established in 1999 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a leading venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology companies. With approximately 300 million Euro under management, the firm invests in seed and early-stage rounds across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Target Partners' experienced team, comprising successful entrepreneurs, managers, and investors, understands the challenges faced by founders and leverages its extensive network in Europe and the USA to support portfolio companies in business development, international expansion, and strategic decision-making. The firm has a strong track record, having managed three funds and made 104 investments, with 21 successful exits to date.
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
Dedrone
Series C in 2022
Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.
Dedrone
Series C in 2021
Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.
NavVis
Venture Round in 2021
NavVis GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in indoor spatial intelligence solutions. The company offers the NavVis M6, a mobile mapping system that captures 360° immersive imagery and point clouds, and NavVis IndoorViewer, a platform that combines these data to create digital twins of physical spaces. These solutions serve various industries, including automotive, construction, real estate, and insurance, aiding in CAD/BIM modeling, factory planning, and indoor mapping. NavVis' technology enables enterprises to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, facilitating better operational decisions and improved productivity.
ArangoDB
Series B in 2021
ArangoDB GmbH is a developer of a cloud-based, multi-model NoSQL database that supports documents, graphs, and key-value data models. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a distributed, open-source database that enables developers and architects to build high-performance applications. Users can utilize a SQL-like query language or JavaScript extensions to interact with the database, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of application development. The database is designed to cater to various use cases while maintaining a single engine and query language, which simplifies the development process for enterprise-level applications.
German Autolabs
Venture Round in 2021
German Autolabs specializes in developing voice assistance tools tailored for logistics and transport sectors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and quality of service for mobile workers such as professional drivers, couriers, and delivery teams. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company's platform offers natural language voice control and recognition, creating a customized voice experience that considers factors like time, location, and sensor data. Their modular technology can be integrated into various applications, including driver apps and scanners, allowing for seamless deployment across different vehicles and workflows. German Autolabs focuses on creating industry-specific solutions that address the unique challenges faced by logistics professionals, thereby contributing to improved operational effectiveness in transport industries globally.
CrossEngage
Venture Round in 2020
CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in cross-channel marketing solutions, founded in 2015. It offers a customer data and engagement platform that integrates with various data sources and marketing channels, allowing digital marketers to efficiently manage their campaigns across email, real-time advertising, onsite interactions, and push notifications. The platform provides comprehensive user profiles and advanced segmentation options based on sociodemographic and purchase history data, enabling personalized and consistent communication with customers. CrossEngage aims to enhance customer engagement and loyalty by addressing the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, thus facilitating a more effective marketing strategy for its clients. The company also has an office in London, further expanding its reach within the European market.
Treasury Intelligence Solutions
Series D in 2020
Treasury Intelligence Solutions GmbH is a software provider based in Walldorf, Germany, specializing in smart payments solutions for medium-sized and large enterprises. Founded in 2010, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that enhances the management of corporate payments, liquidity, and bank relationships on a global scale. Its flagship product, the Bank Transaction Manager, is a web-based, multi-bank-capable platform that integrates with SAP to streamline payment processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and security. Additional offerings include the Bank Account Manager, which serves as a central repository for managing global bank accounts, and the Bank Fee Manager, designed to control bank charges and analyze banking relationships. Treasury Intelligence Solutions has established a strategic alliance with Cashforce and is recognized for empowering CFOs and finance teams to optimize cash flow and payment functions through enhanced connectivity with banking systems and improved compliance measures. The company supports a vast network of banking options and manages significant daily cash volumes, fostering digital transformation across various industries.
SuitePad
Venture Round in 2020
SuitePad GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in tablet-based communication solutions for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2012, the company developed a digital guest communication platform that integrates various services into a single device, allowing guests to access essential hotel information and make bookings for room service, wellness appointments, and local attractions directly from their room. The SuitePad, designed with input from both private and chain hoteliers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, addresses the actual needs of the hospitality sector. Since its first installation in 2013, SuitePad has expanded its presence to 11 European countries and has received several industry accolades, including the CeBit BITKOM Innovation Award and the HSMAI Technology and Innovation Award.
ArangoDB
Series A in 2019
ArangoDB GmbH is a developer of a cloud-based, multi-model NoSQL database that supports documents, graphs, and key-value data models. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a distributed, open-source database that enables developers and architects to build high-performance applications. Users can utilize a SQL-like query language or JavaScript extensions to interact with the database, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of application development. The database is designed to cater to various use cases while maintaining a single engine and query language, which simplifies the development process for enterprise-level applications.
German Autolabs
Seed Round in 2019
German Autolabs specializes in developing voice assistance tools tailored for logistics and transport sectors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and quality of service for mobile workers such as professional drivers, couriers, and delivery teams. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company's platform offers natural language voice control and recognition, creating a customized voice experience that considers factors like time, location, and sensor data. Their modular technology can be integrated into various applications, including driver apps and scanners, allowing for seamless deployment across different vehicles and workflows. German Autolabs focuses on creating industry-specific solutions that address the unique challenges faced by logistics professionals, thereby contributing to improved operational effectiveness in transport industries globally.
Corrux
Seed Round in 2019
Corrux specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of industrial equipment, particularly in the construction sector. Its analytics platform provides construction companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with insights into their heavy machinery, including excavators and track laying machines. The application focuses on simplifying complex data interactions, allowing users to make informed decisions. By offering end-to-end, data-driven services, Corrux enables clients to gain immediate overviews of time-sensitive processes and actionable insights that drive project value. Real-time analytics facilitate quick decision-making, while predictive insights help anticipate equipment failures before they occur. This comprehensive approach allows clients to improve operational efficiency and prioritize maintenance in civil projects, effectively aligning technology with strategic operational benefits.
NavVis
Series C in 2018
NavVis GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in indoor spatial intelligence solutions. The company offers the NavVis M6, a mobile mapping system that captures 360° immersive imagery and point clouds, and NavVis IndoorViewer, a platform that combines these data to create digital twins of physical spaces. These solutions serve various industries, including automotive, construction, real estate, and insurance, aiding in CAD/BIM modeling, factory planning, and indoor mapping. NavVis' technology enables enterprises to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, facilitating better operational decisions and improved productivity.
Theva
Series D in 2018
Theva is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) coatings, specializing in flexible coated conductors for electrical power engineering. With over a decade of experience, the company leverages proprietary technology and a comprehensive patent portfolio to advance coated conductor technology. Theva's coatings are designed for various applications, including electronics, sensors, and medical technology, providing reliable materials that can easily replace traditional copper conductors. This innovation enables the delivery of higher currents through the same cross-section as copper, significantly reducing power loss. Additionally, Theva's equipment manufacturing unit, staffed by highly experienced professionals, focuses on designing specialized equipment and components for physical coating processes, ensuring high standards in quality control and setting benchmarks for HTS quality assurance globally.
Senic
Seed Round in 2018
Senic GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing wireless controllers for smart home devices. The company's flagship product, Nuimo Control, is designed to create intuitive and user-centric smart home experiences, combining design, technology, and human wellbeing. Senic serves customers in Germany and internationally, with its products based on a blend of electronics, mechanics, design, software, and nanotechnology. The company's first product, Nuimo Control, was successfully funded on Kickstarter, raising over $500,000 in pre-sales within 32 hours.
Swarm64
Series B in 2018
Swarm64 is a Norwegian company founded in 2013, specializing in accelerators for relational databases to facilitate real-time analytics on high-velocity data. The company operates in Berlin, Germany, and is supported by prominent venture investors from Norway and Germany. Swarm64's technology leverages micro-server architecture and FPGA acceleration to enhance database performance, allowing for the execution of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) workloads simultaneously. This approach simplifies the complexities associated with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, enabling organizations to derive value from big data while maintaining transaction safety. By utilizing SQL for big data analysis, Swarm64 empowers businesses to achieve in-memory database performance at a competitive cost.
Instana
Series B in 2017
Instana is a technology company specializing in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) for modern, cloud-native microservices architectures. It automatically discovers and maps services, infrastructure, and full-stack interdependencies in real-time, providing context and feedback to optimize application performance. Instana's enterprise observability platform ingests all observability metrics, traces each request, and profiles every process, empowering DevOps teams to manage and enhance delivery pipelines, application quality, system availability, and performance.
Treasury Intelligence Solutions
Series C in 2017
Treasury Intelligence Solutions GmbH is a software provider based in Walldorf, Germany, specializing in smart payments solutions for medium-sized and large enterprises. Founded in 2010, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that enhances the management of corporate payments, liquidity, and bank relationships on a global scale. Its flagship product, the Bank Transaction Manager, is a web-based, multi-bank-capable platform that integrates with SAP to streamline payment processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and security. Additional offerings include the Bank Account Manager, which serves as a central repository for managing global bank accounts, and the Bank Fee Manager, designed to control bank charges and analyze banking relationships. Treasury Intelligence Solutions has established a strategic alliance with Cashforce and is recognized for empowering CFOs and finance teams to optimize cash flow and payment functions through enhanced connectivity with banking systems and improved compliance measures. The company supports a vast network of banking options and manages significant daily cash volumes, fostering digital transformation across various industries.
ArangoDB
Seed Round in 2017
ArangoDB GmbH is a developer of a cloud-based, multi-model NoSQL database that supports documents, graphs, and key-value data models. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a distributed, open-source database that enables developers and architects to build high-performance applications. Users can utilize a SQL-like query language or JavaScript extensions to interact with the database, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of application development. The database is designed to cater to various use cases while maintaining a single engine and query language, which simplifies the development process for enterprise-level applications.
Theva
Series C in 2017
Theva is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) coatings, specializing in flexible coated conductors for electrical power engineering. With over a decade of experience, the company leverages proprietary technology and a comprehensive patent portfolio to advance coated conductor technology. Theva's coatings are designed for various applications, including electronics, sensors, and medical technology, providing reliable materials that can easily replace traditional copper conductors. This innovation enables the delivery of higher currents through the same cross-section as copper, significantly reducing power loss. Additionally, Theva's equipment manufacturing unit, staffed by highly experienced professionals, focuses on designing specialized equipment and components for physical coating processes, ensuring high standards in quality control and setting benchmarks for HTS quality assurance globally.
Simplaex
Series A in 2017
Simplaex GmbH, established in 2009 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in AI-driven programmatic advertising technologies. Its core business revolves around a marketing technology platform designed to address user acquisition and retention challenges in the mobile and online gaming industry. The platform offers features such as integration, personalization, real-time analytics, real-time bidding, segmentation, and synchronization, enabling game developers and publishers to engage with their current players, monetize inactive ones, and acquire new users. Notably, Simplaex has shifted its focus towards its advanced AI-powered user targeting technology, following the sale of its Engage retargeting platform in 2019.
Falcon.io
Series C in 2017
Falcon.io is a Danish company that provides a unified Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for social media listening, engagement, publishing, and customer data management. Its global client base, which includes prominent brands like Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, and Columbia University, leverages the platform to optimize their digital marketing efforts by managing multiple customer touchpoints from a single interface.
adsquare
Series B in 2017
Adsquare GmbH is a mobile-first data exchange platform that connects data buyers and sellers, focusing on audience and location intelligence. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company helps marketers understand consumer behavior by leveraging various data dimensions. Adsquare's platform enables businesses to target and engage audiences more effectively while measuring the impact of their marketing efforts. The company offers a range of services, including audience modeling, managed and self-service options, and pre-bid integrations, all in compliance with general data protection regulations. With a presence in 40 countries and additional offices in major cities such as New York, London, and Singapore, Adsquare collaborates with multiple data suppliers to provide insights that enhance marketing strategies.
ArangoDB
Seed Round in 2016
ArangoDB GmbH is a developer of a cloud-based, multi-model NoSQL database that supports documents, graphs, and key-value data models. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company offers a distributed, open-source database that enables developers and architects to build high-performance applications. Users can utilize a SQL-like query language or JavaScript extensions to interact with the database, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of application development. The database is designed to cater to various use cases while maintaining a single engine and query language, which simplifies the development process for enterprise-level applications.
German Autolabs
Seed Round in 2016
German Autolabs specializes in developing voice assistance tools tailored for logistics and transport sectors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and quality of service for mobile workers such as professional drivers, couriers, and delivery teams. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company's platform offers natural language voice control and recognition, creating a customized voice experience that considers factors like time, location, and sensor data. Their modular technology can be integrated into various applications, including driver apps and scanners, allowing for seamless deployment across different vehicles and workflows. German Autolabs focuses on creating industry-specific solutions that address the unique challenges faced by logistics professionals, thereby contributing to improved operational effectiveness in transport industries globally.
Senic
Seed Round in 2016
Senic GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing wireless controllers for smart home devices. The company's flagship product, Nuimo Control, is designed to create intuitive and user-centric smart home experiences, combining design, technology, and human wellbeing. Senic serves customers in Germany and internationally, with its products based on a blend of electronics, mechanics, design, software, and nanotechnology. The company's first product, Nuimo Control, was successfully funded on Kickstarter, raising over $500,000 in pre-sales within 32 hours.
Finanzchef24
Series D in 2016
Finanzchef24 GmbH, established in 2012 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, operates a digital platform that specializes in comparing and providing business insurance and banking products for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's innovative hybrid model combines robo-advice and traditional consulting, offering clients a seamless online self-service experience or personalized phone-based support. With proprietary technology, Finanzchef24 instantly determines individual insurance needs, compares rates from 46 partner insurers, and provides tailored quotes, eliminating manual underwriting. The platform serves over 40,000 clients and has been recognized for its rapid growth, ranking as the top fast-growing company in the "Financial Services" category of the "FOCUS Wachstumschampions" list in 2019 and winning the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award twice.
Instana
Series A in 2016
Instana is a technology company specializing in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) for modern, cloud-native microservices architectures. It automatically discovers and maps services, infrastructure, and full-stack interdependencies in real-time, providing context and feedback to optimize application performance. Instana's enterprise observability platform ingests all observability metrics, traces each request, and profiles every process, empowering DevOps teams to manage and enhance delivery pipelines, application quality, system availability, and performance.
Theva
Series B in 2016
Theva is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) coatings, specializing in flexible coated conductors for electrical power engineering. With over a decade of experience, the company leverages proprietary technology and a comprehensive patent portfolio to advance coated conductor technology. Theva's coatings are designed for various applications, including electronics, sensors, and medical technology, providing reliable materials that can easily replace traditional copper conductors. This innovation enables the delivery of higher currents through the same cross-section as copper, significantly reducing power loss. Additionally, Theva's equipment manufacturing unit, staffed by highly experienced professionals, focuses on designing specialized equipment and components for physical coating processes, ensuring high standards in quality control and setting benchmarks for HTS quality assurance globally.
tado°
Series E in 2016
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
Datapath.io
Seed Round in 2016
Datapath.io, established in 2012 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, specializes in network performance management solutions for DevOps teams. The company intelligently controls internet connections, monitoring global networks to identify and utilize the fastest routes for data transmission. This results in improved network performance, up to a 60% increase in speed, and reduced internet costs for clients. Datapath.io's platform integrates seamlessly with AWS setups, optimizing bandwidth and enhancing application and website speed, thereby boosting overall service quality.
SuitePad
Series A in 2016
SuitePad GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in tablet-based communication solutions for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2012, the company developed a digital guest communication platform that integrates various services into a single device, allowing guests to access essential hotel information and make bookings for room service, wellness appointments, and local attractions directly from their room. The SuitePad, designed with input from both private and chain hoteliers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, addresses the actual needs of the hospitality sector. Since its first installation in 2013, SuitePad has expanded its presence to 11 European countries and has received several industry accolades, including the CeBit BITKOM Innovation Award and the HSMAI Technology and Innovation Award.
NavVis
Series B in 2015
NavVis GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in indoor spatial intelligence solutions. The company offers the NavVis M6, a mobile mapping system that captures 360° immersive imagery and point clouds, and NavVis IndoorViewer, a platform that combines these data to create digital twins of physical spaces. These solutions serve various industries, including automotive, construction, real estate, and insurance, aiding in CAD/BIM modeling, factory planning, and indoor mapping. NavVis' technology enables enterprises to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, facilitating better operational decisions and improved productivity.
Simplaex
Seed Round in 2015
Simplaex GmbH, established in 2009 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in AI-driven programmatic advertising technologies. Its core business revolves around a marketing technology platform designed to address user acquisition and retention challenges in the mobile and online gaming industry. The platform offers features such as integration, personalization, real-time analytics, real-time bidding, segmentation, and synchronization, enabling game developers and publishers to engage with their current players, monetize inactive ones, and acquire new users. Notably, Simplaex has shifted its focus towards its advanced AI-powered user targeting technology, following the sale of its Engage retargeting platform in 2019.
Sicoya
Series A in 2015
Sicoya GmbH, founded in January 2015 as a spin-off from TU Berlin, specializes in designing, packaging, and selling silicon photonics-based application specific photonic integrated circuits (ASPICs). The company offers its ASPICs as bare dies or packaged chips and has developed miniature silicon photonics modulators that combine traditional CMOS processing with optical components. Since entering the market for data center interconnects in 2017, Sicoya has introduced a 100G transceiver chip that integrates both electronics and optics on a single chip. The company has received initial purchase orders for qualification units and is preparing customer samples for major data center players. Sicoya aims to enhance internet connectivity in next-generation data centers, facilitating the development of new internet services through its power-efficient and scalable optical transceiver solutions.
tado°
Series D in 2015
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
Swarm64
Series A in 2015
Swarm64 is a Norwegian company founded in 2013, specializing in accelerators for relational databases to facilitate real-time analytics on high-velocity data. The company operates in Berlin, Germany, and is supported by prominent venture investors from Norway and Germany. Swarm64's technology leverages micro-server architecture and FPGA acceleration to enhance database performance, allowing for the execution of Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) workloads simultaneously. This approach simplifies the complexities associated with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, enabling organizations to derive value from big data while maintaining transaction safety. By utilizing SQL for big data analysis, Swarm64 empowers businesses to achieve in-memory database performance at a competitive cost.
Dedrone
Seed Round in 2015
Dedrone GmbH specializes in drone detection solutions aimed at enhancing security against unauthorized aerial intrusions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, the company offers its flagship product, DroneTracker, a multi-sensor system designed to identify and monitor unmanned aerial vehicles. This platform serves critical sectors such as data centers, airports, and prisons, providing early warnings of potential threats related to corporate espionage, smuggling, and terrorism. Utilizing machine learning and data fusion technology, Dedrone's system allows clients to customize their security measures according to their specific needs and threat levels. The company's products are distributed globally, addressing the growing vulnerabilities associated with advancements in consumer and commercial drone technology.
Falcon.io
Series B in 2015
Falcon.io is a Danish company that provides a unified Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for social media listening, engagement, publishing, and customer data management. Its global client base, which includes prominent brands like Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, and Columbia University, leverages the platform to optimize their digital marketing efforts by managing multiple customer touchpoints from a single interface.
Finanzchef24
Series C in 2015
Finanzchef24 GmbH, established in 2012 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, operates a digital platform that specializes in comparing and providing business insurance and banking products for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's innovative hybrid model combines robo-advice and traditional consulting, offering clients a seamless online self-service experience or personalized phone-based support. With proprietary technology, Finanzchef24 instantly determines individual insurance needs, compares rates from 46 partner insurers, and provides tailored quotes, eliminating manual underwriting. The platform serves over 40,000 clients and has been recognized for its rapid growth, ranking as the top fast-growing company in the "Financial Services" category of the "FOCUS Wachstumschampions" list in 2019 and winning the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award twice.
Gpredictive
Seed Round in 2015
Our software enables marketers to easily create A.I. for the numerous touchpoint in their customer journeys themselves. Just pick your next predictive model from the ModelStore and apply it to your touchpoints. Typical use cases are retention, churn, cross- and upsell, as well as lead scoring. You can be ready to go in day one!
hetras
Series E in 2014
hetras is a pioneering company that has developed the first fully cloud-based hotel management software for the global hotel industry. This innovative platform integrates traditional property management systems with advanced distribution management, allowing hotels and chains to operate from a single application. By consolidating guest data, rate codes, and inventory management into one centralized database, hetras eliminates the inefficiencies typically caused by fragmented systems. The solution supports seamless implementation of chain-wide guest loyalty programs and provides comprehensive reporting without complex data consolidation. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, hetras offers a straightforward pricing structure based on a flat fee per room per month, with no hidden costs. The company's management team includes experienced professionals from notable organizations, and it has attracted forward-thinking clients such as citizenM, known for its automated hotel experience. With strong backing from venture capital investors in Germany and the UK, hetras continues to lead the transformation of hotel management through its innovative technology.
Trecker.com
Series A in 2014
Trecker.com, founded in 2012 by Benedikt Voigt and Miro Wilms at Berlin's Humboldt University, offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform tailored for farmers and agricultural contractors. This platform streamlines business processes by enabling users to plan, record, monitor, and invoice the deployment of machinery and manpower, ultimately optimizing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The company has established partnerships with various farms and employs a dedicated team of around 20 individuals. In 2014, Trecker.com received significant investment from Target Partners, and in 2017, it secured additional funding from the European Union for further development. Acquired by Yara GmbH & Co.KG in July 2018, Trecker.com has since been integrated into Yara's Digital Farming unit, focusing on creating innovative digital solutions that promote sustainable agricultural practices and improve profitability for farmers.
adsquare
Series A in 2014
Adsquare GmbH is a mobile-first data exchange platform that connects data buyers and sellers, focusing on audience and location intelligence. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company helps marketers understand consumer behavior by leveraging various data dimensions. Adsquare's platform enables businesses to target and engage audiences more effectively while measuring the impact of their marketing efforts. The company offers a range of services, including audience modeling, managed and self-service options, and pre-bid integrations, all in compliance with general data protection regulations. With a presence in 40 countries and additional offices in major cities such as New York, London, and Singapore, Adsquare collaborates with multiple data suppliers to provide insights that enhance marketing strategies.
Quobyte
Series A in 2014
Quobyte GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in software storage infrastructure services. The company's flagship product is Quobyte, a data center file system that transforms commodity servers into a unified, high-performance, and scalable storage solution. Quobyte's software supports various storage media, including HDDs, SSDs, and NVMes, and is designed to eliminate data silos by providing unified access with common authentication and access control lists. With its architecture inspired by Google's large-scale storage operations, Quobyte can efficiently scale to accommodate thousands of clients, servers, and volumes without downtime during resource expansion. The company was established by Felix Hupfeld and Björn Kolbeck, who leveraged their extensive experience in distributed and storage systems research to create a reliable and flexible software storage infrastructure tailored for diverse sectors, including life sciences and financial modeling.
Adjust
Series C in 2014
Adjust is a company that specializes in app marketing measurement and fraud prevention, providing a business intelligence platform for marketers globally. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that combines attribution for advertising sources with advanced in-app analytics and store statistics. This enables businesses to gain insights into their app performance, including rankings, ratings, and reviews. Adjust serves a diverse clientele, from rapidly growing digital brands to traditional brick-and-mortar companies launching their first apps, facilitating the management of multi-channel marketing campaigns and enhancing mobile user acquisition efforts. Through its powerful analytics capabilities, Adjust helps marketers track and optimize their app performance across various platforms, including mobile and connected TV.
tado°
Series C in 2014
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
Finanzchef24
Series B in 2014
Finanzchef24 GmbH, established in 2012 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, operates a digital platform that specializes in comparing and providing business insurance and banking products for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's innovative hybrid model combines robo-advice and traditional consulting, offering clients a seamless online self-service experience or personalized phone-based support. With proprietary technology, Finanzchef24 instantly determines individual insurance needs, compares rates from 46 partner insurers, and provides tailored quotes, eliminating manual underwriting. The platform serves over 40,000 clients and has been recognized for its rapid growth, ranking as the top fast-growing company in the "Financial Services" category of the "FOCUS Wachstumschampions" list in 2019 and winning the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award twice.
Treasury Intelligence Solutions
Series B in 2014
Treasury Intelligence Solutions GmbH is a software provider based in Walldorf, Germany, specializing in smart payments solutions for medium-sized and large enterprises. Founded in 2010, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that enhances the management of corporate payments, liquidity, and bank relationships on a global scale. Its flagship product, the Bank Transaction Manager, is a web-based, multi-bank-capable platform that integrates with SAP to streamline payment processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and security. Additional offerings include the Bank Account Manager, which serves as a central repository for managing global bank accounts, and the Bank Fee Manager, designed to control bank charges and analyze banking relationships. Treasury Intelligence Solutions has established a strategic alliance with Cashforce and is recognized for empowering CFOs and finance teams to optimize cash flow and payment functions through enhanced connectivity with banking systems and improved compliance measures. The company supports a vast network of banking options and manages significant daily cash volumes, fostering digital transformation across various industries.
Abusix
Seed Round in 2013
Abusix GmbH, founded in 2009 and based in Karlsruhe, Germany, specializes in providing automated solutions for network abuse identification and resolution, primarily targeting enterprise and Internet Service Provider (ISP) customers. The company offers a suite of services including network abuse handling, reporting, and customized threat intelligence data feeds designed to address various security issues such as spam and other forms of network abuse. Abusix's platform enables clients to effectively identify, manage, and remediate compromised systems, ensuring a reliable approach to enhancing internet safety. With a focus on helping ISPs and internet companies tackle the growing challenges of security threats, Abusix combines expertise in internet security, network abuse handling, and fraud prevention to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions.
tado°
Series B in 2013
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
SO1.ai - Segment of One
Series A in 2013
SO1, short for "Segment of One," specializes in personalization and targeting solutions that utilize advanced technology to understand individual customers at scale. The company has a team of engineers and industry experts, including several with PhDs in Machine Learning and AI. Its technology is deployed by major FMCG retailers across Europe and the US, demonstrating significant effectiveness through extensive split testing that resulted in a 15.8% revenue uplift and a 36.4% increase in profits among loyalty club members. SO1's platform employs proprietary algorithms to tailor price promotions, enabling manufacturers and retailers to create customized offers that drive consumer engagement. While the company originated in the FMCG sector, its technology has the potential for application across various industries with regular and measurable consumption patterns.
Falcon.io
Series A in 2013
Falcon.io is a Danish company that provides a unified Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for social media listening, engagement, publishing, and customer data management. Its global client base, which includes prominent brands like Carlsberg, Coca-Cola, and Columbia University, leverages the platform to optimize their digital marketing efforts by managing multiple customer touchpoints from a single interface.
Adjust
Series B in 2013
Adjust is a company that specializes in app marketing measurement and fraud prevention, providing a business intelligence platform for marketers globally. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that combines attribution for advertising sources with advanced in-app analytics and store statistics. This enables businesses to gain insights into their app performance, including rankings, ratings, and reviews. Adjust serves a diverse clientele, from rapidly growing digital brands to traditional brick-and-mortar companies launching their first apps, facilitating the management of multi-channel marketing campaigns and enhancing mobile user acquisition efforts. Through its powerful analytics capabilities, Adjust helps marketers track and optimize their app performance across various platforms, including mobile and connected TV.
Finanzchef24
Series A in 2013
Finanzchef24 GmbH, established in 2012 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, operates a digital platform that specializes in comparing and providing business insurance and banking products for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's innovative hybrid model combines robo-advice and traditional consulting, offering clients a seamless online self-service experience or personalized phone-based support. With proprietary technology, Finanzchef24 instantly determines individual insurance needs, compares rates from 46 partner insurers, and provides tailored quotes, eliminating manual underwriting. The platform serves over 40,000 clients and has been recognized for its rapid growth, ranking as the top fast-growing company in the "Financial Services" category of the "FOCUS Wachstumschampions" list in 2019 and winning the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award twice.
hetras
Series D in 2013
hetras is a pioneering company that has developed the first fully cloud-based hotel management software for the global hotel industry. This innovative platform integrates traditional property management systems with advanced distribution management, allowing hotels and chains to operate from a single application. By consolidating guest data, rate codes, and inventory management into one centralized database, hetras eliminates the inefficiencies typically caused by fragmented systems. The solution supports seamless implementation of chain-wide guest loyalty programs and provides comprehensive reporting without complex data consolidation. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, hetras offers a straightforward pricing structure based on a flat fee per room per month, with no hidden costs. The company's management team includes experienced professionals from notable organizations, and it has attracted forward-thinking clients such as citizenM, known for its automated hotel experience. With strong backing from venture capital investors in Germany and the UK, hetras continues to lead the transformation of hotel management through its innovative technology.
Theva
Series A in 2012
Theva is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) coatings, specializing in flexible coated conductors for electrical power engineering. With over a decade of experience, the company leverages proprietary technology and a comprehensive patent portfolio to advance coated conductor technology. Theva's coatings are designed for various applications, including electronics, sensors, and medical technology, providing reliable materials that can easily replace traditional copper conductors. This innovation enables the delivery of higher currents through the same cross-section as copper, significantly reducing power loss. Additionally, Theva's equipment manufacturing unit, staffed by highly experienced professionals, focuses on designing specialized equipment and components for physical coating processes, ensuring high standards in quality control and setting benchmarks for HTS quality assurance globally.
Doo
Series A in 2012
Doo is an event management platform that emphasizes the significance of face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital marketing landscape. The company focuses on enhancing relationships between event organizers and attendees by managing the entire attendee journey. Its platform automates various aspects of event management, including invitation management, event marketing, registration, and live tracking during events. This data-driven approach allows event managers to engage with the right attendees at the right time, ensuring a personalized and memorable experience. By prioritizing attendee engagement and optimization, Doo aims to transform events into meaningful experiences tailored to the specific needs and expectations of customers and prospects.
Scanbot SDK
Series A in 2012
Scanbot SDK GmbH is a German software development company founded in 2011, with business presences in Bonn and San Francisco. Scanbot SDK enables the integration of scanning and data extraction functionalities into existing mobile applications for the insurance, healthcare, logistics, and banking industries. The Software Development Kit Scanbot SDK utilizes highly sophisticated computer vision algorithms and machine learning models to integrate scanning functionalities and data extraction into any app. More than 250 enterprises worldwide use the Scanbot SDK, including DAX 30 and Fortune 500 companies.
Adjust
Series A in 2012
Adjust is a company that specializes in app marketing measurement and fraud prevention, providing a business intelligence platform for marketers globally. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that combines attribution for advertising sources with advanced in-app analytics and store statistics. This enables businesses to gain insights into their app performance, including rankings, ratings, and reviews. Adjust serves a diverse clientele, from rapidly growing digital brands to traditional brick-and-mortar companies launching their first apps, facilitating the management of multi-channel marketing campaigns and enhancing mobile user acquisition efforts. Through its powerful analytics capabilities, Adjust helps marketers track and optimize their app performance across various platforms, including mobile and connected TV.
GameGenetics
Series A in 2012
GameGenetics is a specialist in user acquisition for free mobile and online games. The company enables game developers to market games more effectively, win relevant players and to speed up their global growth and gives international publishers access to a first-rate game portfolio. GameGenetics brings into focus sophisticated technology (RTA, Programmatic, Life Time Optimization, etc.), to offer each game developer an innovative and tailor-fit user acquisition service. GameGenetics works closely with leading publishers such as Electronic Arts, Kabam and Ubisoft. It currently has a portfolio of 1,000 high quality mobile and online games developed by 350 game developers/publishers available in 185 countries and in over 30 languages. To reach out to relevant target groups, GameGenetics has created an international distribution network comprised of more than 3,000 channel partners such as Dell and Lenovo, hundreds of gaming websites and advertising networks as Facebook, Yahoo! and Google. Through partner integrations and game advertisements, GameGenetics generates more than 100 billion worldwide ad impressions per month, leading to millions of game registrations. The international GameGenetics team includes experts from 20 nations and is headed by company CEO Jeffry van Ede.
tado°
Series A in 2012
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.
hetras
Series C in 2012
hetras is a pioneering company that has developed the first fully cloud-based hotel management software for the global hotel industry. This innovative platform integrates traditional property management systems with advanced distribution management, allowing hotels and chains to operate from a single application. By consolidating guest data, rate codes, and inventory management into one centralized database, hetras eliminates the inefficiencies typically caused by fragmented systems. The solution supports seamless implementation of chain-wide guest loyalty programs and provides comprehensive reporting without complex data consolidation. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, hetras offers a straightforward pricing structure based on a flat fee per room per month, with no hidden costs. The company's management team includes experienced professionals from notable organizations, and it has attracted forward-thinking clients such as citizenM, known for its automated hotel experience. With strong backing from venture capital investors in Germany and the UK, hetras continues to lead the transformation of hotel management through its innovative technology.
hetras
Series B in 2011
hetras is a pioneering company that has developed the first fully cloud-based hotel management software for the global hotel industry. This innovative platform integrates traditional property management systems with advanced distribution management, allowing hotels and chains to operate from a single application. By consolidating guest data, rate codes, and inventory management into one centralized database, hetras eliminates the inefficiencies typically caused by fragmented systems. The solution supports seamless implementation of chain-wide guest loyalty programs and provides comprehensive reporting without complex data consolidation. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, hetras offers a straightforward pricing structure based on a flat fee per room per month, with no hidden costs. The company's management team includes experienced professionals from notable organizations, and it has attracted forward-thinking clients such as citizenM, known for its automated hotel experience. With strong backing from venture capital investors in Germany and the UK, hetras continues to lead the transformation of hotel management through its innovative technology.
Crowdpark
Series B in 2011
Crowdpark is pioneering social casino games on multiple platforms including the web, on Facebook, and mobile. Crowdpark has a prominent position in the social casino market, with two unique games – Pet Vegas and Golden Empire Casino. Pet Vegas combines the cutest animal characters with the excitement of slot machines, allowing you to compete against friends, level up, and win big. Golden Empire Casino will be the most prestigious and advanced casino on Facebook. Combining the popular casino classics with the best in modern slots and games technology, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Golden Empire Casino. Crowdpark is based in Berlin, Germany, Europe’s gaming and technology hub. Former VC-backed by Earlybird and Target Partners we are now part of one of the biggest European casino groups.
JouleX
Series B in 2011
JouleX is an innovator in sustainable energy management for enterprises, specializing in energy management systems aimed at data centers and enterprise networks. Its primary offering, the JouleX Energy Manager (JEM), is a software solution that automatically monitors, analyzes, and controls the energy consumption of all devices connected to a network. This includes a wide range of equipment such as PCs, servers, VoIP phones, printers, network switches, IP power switches, and HVAC systems. JouleX's technology requires no additional hardware or changes to existing network infrastructure, providing organizations with enhanced visibility and control over their energy usage across various environments, including distributed offices and data centers.
Treasury Intelligence Solutions
Series A in 2011
Treasury Intelligence Solutions GmbH is a software provider based in Walldorf, Germany, specializing in smart payments solutions for medium-sized and large enterprises. Founded in 2010, the company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that enhances the management of corporate payments, liquidity, and bank relationships on a global scale. Its flagship product, the Bank Transaction Manager, is a web-based, multi-bank-capable platform that integrates with SAP to streamline payment processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and security. Additional offerings include the Bank Account Manager, which serves as a central repository for managing global bank accounts, and the Bank Fee Manager, designed to control bank charges and analyze banking relationships. Treasury Intelligence Solutions has established a strategic alliance with Cashforce and is recognized for empowering CFOs and finance teams to optimize cash flow and payment functions through enhanced connectivity with banking systems and improved compliance measures. The company supports a vast network of banking options and manages significant daily cash volumes, fostering digital transformation across various industries.
hetras
Venture Round in 2011
hetras is a pioneering company that has developed the first fully cloud-based hotel management software for the global hotel industry. This innovative platform integrates traditional property management systems with advanced distribution management, allowing hotels and chains to operate from a single application. By consolidating guest data, rate codes, and inventory management into one centralized database, hetras eliminates the inefficiencies typically caused by fragmented systems. The solution supports seamless implementation of chain-wide guest loyalty programs and provides comprehensive reporting without complex data consolidation. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, hetras offers a straightforward pricing structure based on a flat fee per room per month, with no hidden costs. The company's management team includes experienced professionals from notable organizations, and it has attracted forward-thinking clients such as citizenM, known for its automated hotel experience. With strong backing from venture capital investors in Germany and the UK, hetras continues to lead the transformation of hotel management through its innovative technology.
JouleX
Series A in 2010
JouleX is an innovator in sustainable energy management for enterprises, specializing in energy management systems aimed at data centers and enterprise networks. Its primary offering, the JouleX Energy Manager (JEM), is a software solution that automatically monitors, analyzes, and controls the energy consumption of all devices connected to a network. This includes a wide range of equipment such as PCs, servers, VoIP phones, printers, network switches, IP power switches, and HVAC systems. JouleX's technology requires no additional hardware or changes to existing network infrastructure, providing organizations with enhanced visibility and control over their energy usage across various environments, including distributed offices and data centers.
hetras
Series A in 2010
hetras is a pioneering company that has developed the first fully cloud-based hotel management software for the global hotel industry. This innovative platform integrates traditional property management systems with advanced distribution management, allowing hotels and chains to operate from a single application. By consolidating guest data, rate codes, and inventory management into one centralized database, hetras eliminates the inefficiencies typically caused by fragmented systems. The solution supports seamless implementation of chain-wide guest loyalty programs and provides comprehensive reporting without complex data consolidation. Operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, hetras offers a straightforward pricing structure based on a flat fee per room per month, with no hidden costs. The company's management team includes experienced professionals from notable organizations, and it has attracted forward-thinking clients such as citizenM, known for its automated hotel experience. With strong backing from venture capital investors in Germany and the UK, hetras continues to lead the transformation of hotel management through its innovative technology.
ChipVision Design
Series C in 2009
ChipVision Design Systems is the leading supplier of low-power system-level EDA software tools and services. Its patented software enables semiconductor developers to estimate and optimize energy dissipation in critical blocks of their design; the software interactively creates RTL code optimized for power, performance and area. This electronic system-level (ESL) approach results in significant energy and time savings. The company's solutions are based on open industry standards including SystemC. ChipVision is headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany, and has offices in Munich and San Jose, Calif.
Scoreloop
Series A in 2009
Scoreloop specializes in mobile gaming technology, offering a cross-platform software development kit that enhances the social aspects of games. The company does not engage in game development or publishing, positioning itself as a collaborative partner within the mobile gaming ecosystem. By working with game developers, aggregators, publishers, and portals, Scoreloop aims to enrich gamers' experiences, foster community engagement, and create new revenue opportunities for its partners. Its tools are designed to integrate virtual currencies and social features into various games and applications, thereby extending their reach and appeal in the competitive mobile gaming market.
Cube Optics
Series E in 2009
Cube Optics specializes in the development and provision of passive and active fiber-optical components, modules, systems, and transport solutions tailored for optical data and telecom communication systems. Their extensive portfolio includes a variety of passive components like fused couplers, PLC splitters, fiber-optic switches, connectors, and adapters, with a strong emphasis on optical wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) across various types, including wideband, coarse, dense, and proprietary grids. Complementing these are active components such as (de-)multiplexers integrated with lasers and detectors, forming multi-lambda Receiver and Transmitter Optical Sub-Assemblies. Cube Optics also offers cost-effective, carrier-grade fiber-optic transport solutions, utilizing their own components for network operators and carriers. Their services encompass a range of pluggable transceivers and transport systems, alongside consultancy for network design, installation, and support, serving applications in data centers, FTTx, metro access, core networks, and long-haul connections.
P21
Series E in 2009
P21, headquartered near Munich, specializes in energy-management solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. Established in 2001, the company has developed patented hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell systems and has demonstrated their effectiveness through various field tests with international mobile-telephony providers since 2004. P21 aims to replace diesel generators with zero-emission products and has expanded its offerings to include services that promote energy efficiency, monitoring, and cost reduction, while also contributing to lower CO2 emissions. The company's solutions cater to off-grid applications, such as monitoring stations and telecommunications facilities. P21 collaborates globally with reputable partners in the telecommunications and energy sectors to facilitate the installation and service of its products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 55 employees. Additionally, the company engages in educational and research initiatives focused on fuel-cell and solar-hydrogen technologies, helping clients enhance their productivity and sustainability efforts.
Scoreloop
Series A in 2009
Scoreloop specializes in mobile gaming technology, offering a cross-platform software development kit that enhances the social aspects of games. The company does not engage in game development or publishing, positioning itself as a collaborative partner within the mobile gaming ecosystem. By working with game developers, aggregators, publishers, and portals, Scoreloop aims to enrich gamers' experiences, foster community engagement, and create new revenue opportunities for its partners. Its tools are designed to integrate virtual currencies and social features into various games and applications, thereby extending their reach and appeal in the competitive mobile gaming market.
Ubitexx
Series B in 2008
Ubitexx GmbH develops and distributes management and security software for smartphones and mobile devices. It offers ubi-Suite, a centralized smartphone management suite of capabilities. The company also provides strategic mobile management consulting, training and installation, and technical support services. It serves banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, energy, media, engineering, and automotive industries, as well as public sector. Ubitexx GmbH was founded in 2002 and is based in Munich, Germany with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
P21
Series D in 2008
P21, headquartered near Munich, specializes in energy-management solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. Established in 2001, the company has developed patented hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell systems and has demonstrated their effectiveness through various field tests with international mobile-telephony providers since 2004. P21 aims to replace diesel generators with zero-emission products and has expanded its offerings to include services that promote energy efficiency, monitoring, and cost reduction, while also contributing to lower CO2 emissions. The company's solutions cater to off-grid applications, such as monitoring stations and telecommunications facilities. P21 collaborates globally with reputable partners in the telecommunications and energy sectors to facilitate the installation and service of its products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 55 employees. Additionally, the company engages in educational and research initiatives focused on fuel-cell and solar-hydrogen technologies, helping clients enhance their productivity and sustainability efforts.
Cube Optics
Series D in 2008
Cube Optics specializes in the development and provision of passive and active fiber-optical components, modules, systems, and transport solutions tailored for optical data and telecom communication systems. Their extensive portfolio includes a variety of passive components like fused couplers, PLC splitters, fiber-optic switches, connectors, and adapters, with a strong emphasis on optical wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) across various types, including wideband, coarse, dense, and proprietary grids. Complementing these are active components such as (de-)multiplexers integrated with lasers and detectors, forming multi-lambda Receiver and Transmitter Optical Sub-Assemblies. Cube Optics also offers cost-effective, carrier-grade fiber-optic transport solutions, utilizing their own components for network operators and carriers. Their services encompass a range of pluggable transceivers and transport systems, alongside consultancy for network design, installation, and support, serving applications in data centers, FTTx, metro access, core networks, and long-haul connections.
ChipVision Design
Series B in 2008
ChipVision Design Systems is the leading supplier of low-power system-level EDA software tools and services. Its patented software enables semiconductor developers to estimate and optimize energy dissipation in critical blocks of their design; the software interactively creates RTL code optimized for power, performance and area. This electronic system-level (ESL) approach results in significant energy and time savings. The company's solutions are based on open industry standards including SystemC. ChipVision is headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany, and has offices in Munich and San Jose, Calif.
MergeOptics
Series D in 2008
MergeOptics GmbH, founded in Germany in September 2000, specializes in the development and manufacture of integrated fiber optic components and subsystems for the high-speed data transfer market. The company focuses on creating compact modules by integrating optical components such as lasers, modulators, and photodiodes with high-frequency electrical circuits, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard optical and electrical interfaces. MergeOptics aims to deliver world-class optical products that excel in both integration and performance. The company collaborates with several leading German universities and research institutions, including the Heinrich-Hertz-Fraunhofer Institute in Berlin, to advance its technology and product offerings.
Dacos Software
Series B in 2007
Dacos Software GmbH develops software solutions for the simulation and optimization of assortments, prices, and promotions for the retail industry. It offers analyzing and simulation systems. The company provides retail simulation suite that consist of various modules, such as Price Engine that allows retailers to make improvements in gross profit by creating optimum price lines in merchandise categories; Promotion Engine, which offers whether flyers or circulars, price campaigns, or approaches targeted at established customers; Product Engine that allows the retailers to calculate article or manufacturer-based key figures and forecasts; and Shopper Engine enables customers to give individual buying recommendations for future purchases. Its solutions are based on artificial intelligence and trade and marketing research. Dacos Software GmbH was formerly known as SAP Retail Solutions GmbH & Co. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Saarbrücken, Germany.
Mercateo
Series A in 2007
Mercateo AG operates an e-procurement platform designed for business customers, primarily serving small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger companies. Founded in 1999 and based in Munich, Germany, Mercateo provides access to over eight million items, including office supplies, IT equipment, workshop tools, and telecommunications devices, with an additional six million products available through its European platforms. The platform features advanced tools such as basket optimization, personalized views, and digital approval processes, which facilitate efficient purchasing and cost reduction. Users can access the Mercateo web application without the need for software installation. In addition to its strong presence in Germany, Mercateo operates in eleven other European countries and has established offices in France, the Netherlands, and Austria. With a workforce of over 250 employees, Mercateo has demonstrated significant growth, with a reported sales volume increase of over 40 percent in 2011.
P21
Series C in 2007
P21, headquartered near Munich, specializes in energy-management solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. Established in 2001, the company has developed patented hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell systems and has demonstrated their effectiveness through various field tests with international mobile-telephony providers since 2004. P21 aims to replace diesel generators with zero-emission products and has expanded its offerings to include services that promote energy efficiency, monitoring, and cost reduction, while also contributing to lower CO2 emissions. The company's solutions cater to off-grid applications, such as monitoring stations and telecommunications facilities. P21 collaborates globally with reputable partners in the telecommunications and energy sectors to facilitate the installation and service of its products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 55 employees. Additionally, the company engages in educational and research initiatives focused on fuel-cell and solar-hydrogen technologies, helping clients enhance their productivity and sustainability efforts.
ChipVision Design
Series B in 2006
ChipVision Design Systems is the leading supplier of low-power system-level EDA software tools and services. Its patented software enables semiconductor developers to estimate and optimize energy dissipation in critical blocks of their design; the software interactively creates RTL code optimized for power, performance and area. This electronic system-level (ESL) approach results in significant energy and time savings. The company's solutions are based on open industry standards including SystemC. ChipVision is headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany, and has offices in Munich and San Jose, Calif.
Dacos Software
Series A in 2006
Dacos Software GmbH develops software solutions for the simulation and optimization of assortments, prices, and promotions for the retail industry. It offers analyzing and simulation systems. The company provides retail simulation suite that consist of various modules, such as Price Engine that allows retailers to make improvements in gross profit by creating optimum price lines in merchandise categories; Promotion Engine, which offers whether flyers or circulars, price campaigns, or approaches targeted at established customers; Product Engine that allows the retailers to calculate article or manufacturer-based key figures and forecasts; and Shopper Engine enables customers to give individual buying recommendations for future purchases. Its solutions are based on artificial intelligence and trade and marketing research. Dacos Software GmbH was formerly known as SAP Retail Solutions GmbH & Co. The company was founded in 1977 and is based in Saarbrücken, Germany.
Cube Optics
Series C in 2005
Cube Optics specializes in the development and provision of passive and active fiber-optical components, modules, systems, and transport solutions tailored for optical data and telecom communication systems. Their extensive portfolio includes a variety of passive components like fused couplers, PLC splitters, fiber-optic switches, connectors, and adapters, with a strong emphasis on optical wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) across various types, including wideband, coarse, dense, and proprietary grids. Complementing these are active components such as (de-)multiplexers integrated with lasers and detectors, forming multi-lambda Receiver and Transmitter Optical Sub-Assemblies. Cube Optics also offers cost-effective, carrier-grade fiber-optic transport solutions, utilizing their own components for network operators and carriers. Their services encompass a range of pluggable transceivers and transport systems, alongside consultancy for network design, installation, and support, serving applications in data centers, FTTx, metro access, core networks, and long-haul connections.
Q Interactive
Series A in 2005
Q Interactive, LLC is an online direct marketing and media company that specializes in performance-based marketing services for advertisers and publishers. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, the company offers a range of services including lead generation, data validation, email marketing, and promotional campaigns such as sweepstakes and coupons. Q Interactive utilizes its proprietary database technology to track consumer responses and preferences, allowing for precise targeting of marketing efforts. Through its extensive marketing network, the company provides personalized offers across various sectors, including retail, consumer goods, and travel. These services are designed to enhance consumer acquisition and improve advertising effectiveness. Q Interactive, originally known as CoolSavings Inc., rebranded in 2006 and has undergone several ownership changes, operating as a subsidiary of Cogint, Inc. since 2016.
Mercateo
Series A in 2005
Mercateo AG operates an e-procurement platform designed for business customers, primarily serving small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger companies. Founded in 1999 and based in Munich, Germany, Mercateo provides access to over eight million items, including office supplies, IT equipment, workshop tools, and telecommunications devices, with an additional six million products available through its European platforms. The platform features advanced tools such as basket optimization, personalized views, and digital approval processes, which facilitate efficient purchasing and cost reduction. Users can access the Mercateo web application without the need for software installation. In addition to its strong presence in Germany, Mercateo operates in eleven other European countries and has established offices in France, the Netherlands, and Austria. With a workforce of over 250 employees, Mercateo has demonstrated significant growth, with a reported sales volume increase of over 40 percent in 2011.
MagCode
Series C in 2005
MagCode AG specializes in the development and sale of magnetic sockets and plugs designed for electrical connections, primarily within the automotive sector. The company offers innovative connection systems that utilize coded magnets to facilitate the transmission of electrical currents and data. MagCode's products are marketed through its official website and various retail partners, ensuring accessibility to a broad range of customers in need of reliable electrical solutions for vehicles.
P21
Series B in 2005
P21, headquartered near Munich, specializes in energy-management solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. Established in 2001, the company has developed patented hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell systems and has demonstrated their effectiveness through various field tests with international mobile-telephony providers since 2004. P21 aims to replace diesel generators with zero-emission products and has expanded its offerings to include services that promote energy efficiency, monitoring, and cost reduction, while also contributing to lower CO2 emissions. The company's solutions cater to off-grid applications, such as monitoring stations and telecommunications facilities. P21 collaborates globally with reputable partners in the telecommunications and energy sectors to facilitate the installation and service of its products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 55 employees. Additionally, the company engages in educational and research initiatives focused on fuel-cell and solar-hydrogen technologies, helping clients enhance their productivity and sustainability efforts.
NaWoTec
Series B in 2004
NaWoTec operates as a nanotechnology-based research and development center. It was founded in 1999 and is based in Rossdorf, Germany.
Mercateo
Series A in 2004
Mercateo AG operates an e-procurement platform designed for business customers, primarily serving small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger companies. Founded in 1999 and based in Munich, Germany, Mercateo provides access to over eight million items, including office supplies, IT equipment, workshop tools, and telecommunications devices, with an additional six million products available through its European platforms. The platform features advanced tools such as basket optimization, personalized views, and digital approval processes, which facilitate efficient purchasing and cost reduction. Users can access the Mercateo web application without the need for software installation. In addition to its strong presence in Germany, Mercateo operates in eleven other European countries and has established offices in France, the Netherlands, and Austria. With a workforce of over 250 employees, Mercateo has demonstrated significant growth, with a reported sales volume increase of over 40 percent in 2011.
P21
Series A in 2004
P21, headquartered near Munich, specializes in energy-management solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. Established in 2001, the company has developed patented hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell systems and has demonstrated their effectiveness through various field tests with international mobile-telephony providers since 2004. P21 aims to replace diesel generators with zero-emission products and has expanded its offerings to include services that promote energy efficiency, monitoring, and cost reduction, while also contributing to lower CO2 emissions. The company's solutions cater to off-grid applications, such as monitoring stations and telecommunications facilities. P21 collaborates globally with reputable partners in the telecommunications and energy sectors to facilitate the installation and service of its products, supported by a dedicated workforce of 55 employees. Additionally, the company engages in educational and research initiatives focused on fuel-cell and solar-hydrogen technologies, helping clients enhance their productivity and sustainability efforts.
gate5
Series A in 2004
Gate5 offers mapping and location based services for mobile devices. The company was acquired by Nokia in 2006.
Betty Holding AG
Seed Round in 2004
Betty Holding AG is a new generation of TV remote controls which could interact in real time through a display with the current TV program. Betty Holding AG is a Switzerland-based company that was founded in 2003. The company was acquired by Swisscom on September 29, 2006.
interNetwork AG
Series B in 2003
interNetwork AG develops test systems for the optimization and monitoring of Internet Protocol (IP) networks. The flagship product sm @ rtTEST network operators such as telecommunications companies and manufacturers of network components, the performance and availability of components and networks comprehensively review and ensure quality standards.
ChipVision Design
Series A in 2003
ChipVision Design Systems is the leading supplier of low-power system-level EDA software tools and services. Its patented software enables semiconductor developers to estimate and optimize energy dissipation in critical blocks of their design; the software interactively creates RTL code optimized for power, performance and area. This electronic system-level (ESL) approach results in significant energy and time savings. The company's solutions are based on open industry standards including SystemC. ChipVision is headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany, and has offices in Munich and San Jose, Calif.
NaWoTec
Series A in 2002
NaWoTec operates as a nanotechnology-based research and development center. It was founded in 1999 and is based in Rossdorf, Germany.
Cube Optics
Series B in 2002
Cube Optics specializes in the development and provision of passive and active fiber-optical components, modules, systems, and transport solutions tailored for optical data and telecom communication systems. Their extensive portfolio includes a variety of passive components like fused couplers, PLC splitters, fiber-optic switches, connectors, and adapters, with a strong emphasis on optical wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) across various types, including wideband, coarse, dense, and proprietary grids. Complementing these are active components such as (de-)multiplexers integrated with lasers and detectors, forming multi-lambda Receiver and Transmitter Optical Sub-Assemblies. Cube Optics also offers cost-effective, carrier-grade fiber-optic transport solutions, utilizing their own components for network operators and carriers. Their services encompass a range of pluggable transceivers and transport systems, alongside consultancy for network design, installation, and support, serving applications in data centers, FTTx, metro access, core networks, and long-haul connections.
WLAN AG
Venture Round in 2002
WLAN AG is a wireless local area network distributor. It focuses on the professional client support with regard to evaluation, planning, implementation, operation, and support of WLAN and network access control solutions. It offers its users with network engineering, operations, troubleshooting, and WLAN engineering services. The company offers solutions for network access controlling, public transport systems, and public WLAN. WLAN AG is a Switzerland-based company that was founded in 2004. The company was acquired by Swisscom Eurospot on March 7, 2003.
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