Tiburon

Tiburon is a Munich-based venture capital investment firm founded in 2001, specializing in supporting innovative startups primarily in the digital sector. Led by Felix Artmann and Daniel Wild, the firm has over two decades of experience in investing in and collaborating with inspiring founders. Tiburon aims to provide more than just financial backing; it positions itself as a strategic partner, offering access to a robust network that includes marketing expertise and valuable synergies. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments across various sectors, including media, e-commerce, mobile, fintech, and software as a service (SaaS).

Felix Artmann

Managing Partner

Tim Schwenke

Founding Partner

Tatjana Wild

Partner

29 past transactions

FaradaIC Sensors

Seed Round in 2025
FaradaIC Sensors focuses on developing miniaturized gas sensors aimed at enhancing dioxygen detection capabilities for electronic devices. By employing standard microfabrication techniques, the company effectively reduces both the size and power consumption of its sensors, leading to lower production costs. This innovative approach allows for the commoditization of gas sensors, making them accessible and affordable for a variety of Internet of Things applications. FaradaIC Sensors is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective gas sensing solutions in the expanding IoT market.

FINVISE

Seed Round in 2023
FINVISE is regulated by RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Regulation No: 881372 We are also an RICS Tech Partner! We are a Venture-Capital-backed, Regulated-FinTech-Startup. Using DeepTech AI, we are on the verge of disrupting the status quo by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in the lending sector, thereby transforming the valuation industry. Our renowned innovative SaaS-based product can learn, memorise, and accurately predict the valuation and risk levels of tangible and intangible assets using algorithmic modelling of biological (human) neural systems, replicating the human decision process using millions of public and private data points. It can accurately produce mortgage valuation reports in just 2 seconds at a fraction of the current cost. This breakthrough technology drastically cuts down the current time (approx. 6 weeks) and cost (approx. £1k) traditionally associated with developing such reports!

Webel

Seed Round in 2023
Webel operates an on-demand home services marketplace that allows clients to search, book, compare, pay for, and review a variety of everyday services, including cleaning, childcare, tutoring, coaching, beauty treatments, and pet care. The platform is designed to streamline the booking process, enabling users to schedule appointments directly from their homes without incurring any commission fees. By analyzing existing hiring methods and the competitive landscape, Webel has developed a distinctive business model aimed at enhancing user experience and outperforming market competitors.

Webel

Seed Round in 2023
Webel operates an on-demand home services marketplace that allows clients to search, book, compare, pay for, and review a variety of everyday services, including cleaning, childcare, tutoring, coaching, beauty treatments, and pet care. The platform is designed to streamline the booking process, enabling users to schedule appointments directly from their homes without incurring any commission fees. By analyzing existing hiring methods and the competitive landscape, Webel has developed a distinctive business model aimed at enhancing user experience and outperforming market competitors.

Eprazel

Funding Round in 2019
Eprazel, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a commercial property appraisal platform aimed at modernizing the real estate valuation process. Founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California, Eprazel utilizes machine learning and data science to create accurate and efficient valuation reports for commercial properties. By streamlining operations and replacing outdated methods such as word documents and spreadsheets, the platform enhances the workflow for appraisers, allowing for automated approvals and reporting. The company is focused on serving the vast $13 trillion U.S. commercial real estate market through innovative technology that improves the quality and speed of real estate evaluations.

SceneThink

Seed Round in 2018
SceneThink, Inc. is a platform that connects event creators with local influencers to enhance event attendance. Established in 2015 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, SceneThink enables community influencers to efficiently manage and curate events across various channels. The platform provides tools for event organizers to distribute and promote their events through these local influencers, facilitating increased participation and engagement. In addition to event promotion, SceneThink offers marketing, curation, and editorial services, benefiting both event organizers and local influencers by generating additional revenue opportunities. By streamlining the connection between event creators and influencers, SceneThink aims to enhance the overall experience for attendees while supporting the financial success of artists and sponsors.

CounterFlow

Seed Round in 2018
CounterFlow specializes in developing AI-driven network visibility tools aimed at enhancing cybersecurity. Its cloud-native analytics software platform employs cryptanalysis, packet dynamics, and machine learning techniques to detect patterns related to network faults, anomalies, and threats in real-time. This proactive approach aligns with the emerging trend in cybersecurity that emphasizes threat hunting over traditional defense mechanisms. By enabling organizations to monitor both encrypted and unencrypted traffic, CounterFlow helps preserve privacy while providing deep insights into potential vulnerabilities. The company’s focus on integrating advanced technologies allows security analysts to adopt a more active and offensive mindset in their efforts to combat inevitable cyber threats.

Swyx Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Swyx Solutions GmbH is a developer of communication software focused on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, with an office in Uxbridge, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products including SwyxIt!, a unified communications solution, and SwyxWare, which integrates various communication functions into a single user interface over existing IP networks. This system allows users to manage voice, video, instant messaging, and email seamlessly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in communication. Swyx also provides mobile solutions that integrate smartphones into corporate systems and offers support services. The company has established a strategic partnership with Deutsche Telekom AG, further strengthening its position in the market. As of 2018, Swyx operates as a subsidiary of Within Reach Group B.V.

GrapeCheck

Venture Round in 2017
GrapeCheck GmbH is a company based in Essen, Germany, founded in 2015, that focuses on digitizing the wine industry through its innovative platform. The company operates GrapeManager, a tool designed for winemakers to access information regarding product prices and availability. GrapeCheck also runs online platforms, grapecheck.de and grapecheck.co.uk, aimed at helping users find their preferred wines at competitive prices. With a team of ten members, GrapeCheck is dedicated to improving wine search experiences and facilitating data organization for businesses within the wine sector.

Nwtn-Berlin GmbH

Seed Round in 2016
Nwtn-Berlin GmbH working on connected health & fitness products.

Simplora

Seed Round in 2015
Simplora GmbH is an online platform that facilitates price comparison for products available in various supermarkets and drug stores. The portal allows users to create shopping lists based on online cooking recipes, enabling them to order selected ingredients from local food retailers. By providing information on food offers and coupons, Simplora enhances the shopping experience, allowing customers to find the best deals and streamline their grocery purchases for home delivery.

Netzshopping

Seed Round in 2015
Netzshopping is a virtual shopping mall where visitors can find a huge selection of many fashion furniture and lifestyle online shops.

Art Shapes GmbH

Seed Round in 2015
Art Shapes GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing three-dimensional (3D) printing services tailored for designers and artists. The company offers a range of artistic products, including 3D printed sculptures, and facilitates access to 3D printing leads. Operating as a subsidiary of Alphaform AG, Art Shapes GmbH serves as a central hub for individuals interested in modern artistic design through online platforms.

Promipool

Seed Round in 2015
Promipool GmbH, established in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, operates an online platform that specializes in celebrity news and entertainment. The website offers a variety of content, including news bulletins, red carpet reports, star interviews, and coverage of television and movie events, along with fashion and beauty updates. Promipool provides its audience with access to facts, images, and videos related to celebrities and VIPs, making it a comprehensive source for fans of popular culture. Within just three years of its launch, Promipool has secured a significant position in online journalism, ranking among the top ten websites in the people and social category, attracting approximately three million unique users and eight million visits each month.

52masterworks

Seed Round in 2015
52masterworks GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, operates a crowdfunding platform focused on contemporary art. Launched in November 2013, the platform allows individuals to acquire shares in selected modern artworks, enabling a collaborative approach to building a unique art collection. This model provides investors, collectors, and sponsors with access to high-quality art and renowned artists, while also offering the potential for profit through the appreciation of the artworks' value. By combining investment and art, 52masterworks creates opportunities for a wider audience to engage in the art market.

Seen.by

Seed Round in 2014
seenby is a shopping platform for high-quality contemporary photography and illustration. Every image is selected by one of seenby’s experts and checked for its quality.

Montredo

Seed Round in 2014
Montredo GmbH is an online retailer based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in the sale of new and pre-owned luxury watches. The company offers a diverse selection of timepieces, including automatic, diving, manual winding, pilot, and quartz watches for both men and women. Montredo is committed to providing a secure shopping experience, ensuring that all watches sold through its platform are authentic and free of counterfeits. By reviewing and curating fashionable designer wristwatches and fine timepieces from various high-end brands, Montredo enables customers to purchase luxury watches at competitive prices, often below retail. The company also provides warranty cards for added assurance, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted source for luxury watch enthusiasts.

Plum Lending

Seed Round in 2014
PLUM, Inc. is a commercial mortgage services provider based in San Francisco, California, specializing in non-bank financing for businesses across the United States. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on offering non-recourse fixed-rate permanent loans and non-recourse floating bridge/value-add loans. These services cater to the acquisition, refinancing, and rehabilitation of various property types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, manufactured housing, and self-storage facilities. PLUM, Inc. aims to enhance the lending process through the use of data and technology, working directly with commercial real estate owners or in partnership with their financial advisors to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Stilnest

Seed Round in 2014
Stilnest is an online jewelry retailer that specializes in designer pieces created by artists from around the globe. The company releases a new collection of hand-picked designs each week, showcasing a diverse portfolio that includes finger rings, pendants, and bracelets crafted using 3D printing technology. This innovative approach allows Stilnest to respond quickly to emerging trends and produce items on demand, ensuring high-quality standards that meet retail jewelry expectations. Additionally, Stilnest enhances the customer experience by providing unique content about the designers, their inspirations, and the products themselves. The company is actively negotiating with international jewelry retailers to expand its presence in physical stores.

Testbirds

Series A in 2014
Testbirds GmbH is a Munich-based company that specializes in crowdtesting services across Europe, focusing on enhancing the functionality and user-friendliness of digital products. Founded in 2011, it tests applications for various mobile operating systems, including Apple iOS and Google Android, as well as web applications such as online stores and games. Testbirds offers a range of services, including exploratory and structured bug testing, usability studies, localization testing, and competitor analysis. The company caters to a diverse clientele, from multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. By identifying bugs and usability issues, Testbirds provides actionable insights to improve software quality and accelerate product development.

fromAtoB

Seed Round in 2013
fromAtoB GmbH operates a travel search engine that facilitates the comparison and integration of various modes of transportation across Europe, North America, and internationally. Founded in 2008 and based in Munich, Germany, the company provides users with access to a wide range of transportation options, including trains, flights, rideshares, long-distance buses, taxis, rental cars, and public transportation. Its platform serves as a multimodal journey planner, allowing users to search for and compare travel deals while also enabling secure bookings with different transport providers.

punk team

Seed Round in 2013
punk team build companies based on our ideas and introduce them to the market.

Talent Rocket

Seed Round in 2013
Talent Rocket is an online career platform designed specifically for lawyers, facilitating connections between young legal professionals and potential employers. The platform serves as a comprehensive legal job market, allowing users to present their qualifications and access relevant information about various career paths in the legal field. It enables job seekers to search and apply for a range of opportunities, including full-time positions, part-time jobs, and internships, thereby streamlining the job search process for individuals entering the legal profession.

Appsfactory

Seed Round in 2013
Appsfactory GmbH is an app development agency based in Leipzig, Germany, with additional offices in Hamburg, Munich, and Erfurt. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in the development and implementation of various digital products, including mobile apps, responsive websites, and back-end systems. Appsfactory offers a wide range of services, such as technology consulting, chatbots, cloud platforms, Internet of Things solutions, machine learning, and virtual and augmented reality applications. With over 13 years of experience, the agency has created more than 700 digital products, including notable projects like the MercedesMe SDK and a service app for the Amazon Visa Card. Appsfactory emphasizes tailored solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring their products remain prominent in users' minds through innovative design and technology.

Riiwards.com

Seed Round in 2013
Riiwards is an online platform that enables businesses to offer customer loyalty programs to their customers. The platform allows businesses to set up reward programs and share them with potential customers. Once the rewards get enabled, they are sent to their emails to print and redeem. It features customer lists, sign-up, automated reward emails, check-ins, targeted rewards, customer feedback, marketing collateral, analytics, and custom brochures. Riiwards was launched in 2012 by Uday Walia and Reena Jadhav and is based in California.

Reifen2GO

Seed Round in 2013
Reifen2GO operates a tire comparison platform that facilitates a quick and comprehensive price comparison of online tire dealers across Germany. The platform allows users to compare various tire options for cars, motorcycles, trucks, campers, and transporters. It enhances the shopping experience by providing detailed information on key performance metrics such as fuel efficiency, wet grip, and external rolling noise, which users can filter during their search. By streamlining the selection and purchasing process, Reifen2GO aims to promote transparency and informed decision-making for consumers in the tire market.

Shore

Seed Round in 2012
Shore is a prominent provider of web-based business solutions tailored for local service providers. Established in 2012, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes online booking, a professional customer relationship management system, marketing tools, and an iPad-based cash system. Shore's platform is designed to be user-friendly, requiring no technical expertise, thereby allowing service providers to effectively manage their operations and enhance customer relationships through features like newsletters, appointment reminders, and customer feedback. With a presence in ten European countries and an expansion into the U.S. market in 2015, Shore aims to empower local businesses by leveraging the advantages of digital solutions to improve their online presence and overall productivity.

Smava

Series A in 2007
Smava is a prominent credit comparison portal in Germany that facilitates connections between private borrowers and a diverse range of banks and private investors through its online platform. The company specializes in brokering loans, offering customers a variety of options in terms of amounts and interest rates, which allows for tailored loan solutions. In recent years, Smava has experienced significant growth, with its brokered loan volume increasing from approximately EUR 2 billion in 2018 to around EUR 2.7 billion in 2019, and further rising to about EUR 900 million in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period the previous year. To date, Smava has successfully brokered over EUR 8 billion in loans, underscoring its role as a key player in the online lending market.

Epiontis

Funding Round in 2007
Epiontis, founded in 2003 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in immune response monitoring and epigenetic assay development. The company utilizes innovative molecular diagnostics technology to provide services that characterize immune status in patients, particularly those undergoing immune-modulating therapies for conditions such as autoimmune diseases and cancer. Epiontis offers a range of established assays for immune cell types, including regulatory T cells and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, while also developing customized immunomonitoring assays tailored to specific research or clinical needs. Their aim is to support drug companies in immuno-oncology and autoimmune sectors by accelerating the development of effective therapies through precise immune cell monitoring and analysis.
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