UNIQA Ventures

UNIQA Ventures GmbH, established in 2016, is the venture capital arm of UNIQA Insurance Group, a prominent insurance provider in Central and Eastern Europe. Located in Vienna, Austria, the firm focuses on investing in innovative business models led by strong teams with a clear vision. UNIQA Ventures primarily targets sectors such as financial technology, insurance technology, digital health, mobility, and intelligent home solutions. Additionally, the firm is interested in enabling technologies, including the Internet of Things, blockchain, and machine learning/artificial intelligence, aiming to shape the future of these key industries.

Christoffer Dejaco

Investment Associate

Bori Fózy

Investment Manager

Georg Ioannidis

Managing Partner

Albert Mikushnica

Investment Associate

Andreas Nemeth

CEO

Kevin Seebacher

Investment Manager

Lukas Steindl

Investment Associate

Camilla Steinhart

Investment Associate

Martina Vitézová

Investment Manager

Nikolaus Wrabetz

Investment Manager

29 past transactions

Abi Global Health

Series A in 2023
Abi Global Health is an information technology company dedicated to the healthcare sector, providing an online platform that connects individuals with medical professionals for advice and consultations. The company's messenger-based application leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate micro-consultations and telemedicine services through popular chat applications. This innovative approach allows users to access trusted medical advice from a global network of doctors, ensuring they receive timely and reliable information for their healthcare needs. The platform's virtual health assistant, Abi, plays a key role in guiding users to appropriate medical resources, enhancing the overall experience of seeking healthcare advice.

Impress

Series B in 2022
Impress is the only truly orthodontic DTC player… globally We have a defensible model with the personal touch of an in-house orthodontist, true clinical expertise, and engaging directly with consumers

goUrban

Seed Round in 2022
goUrban e-Mobility GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, offers a comprehensive platform for renting e-scooters through a mobile app available on iOS and Android. The company's innovative operating system supports various mobility solutions, including car, scooter, and moped sharing systems. By utilizing its cloud-based software, goUrban provides operators with a centralized dashboard to monitor their operations, a user app for seamless travel access, and a service app for maintenance personnel. The company aims to optimize operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and increase revenue for mobility operators across three continents, drawing on its own experiences in the industry. With a commitment to adapting to the evolving mobility landscape, goUrban is dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of urban transportation.

Cachet

Series A in 2022
Cachet is a "trustee" data layer between the sharing economy platforms and insurance providers. We aggregate and enrich cross-market data about how much service providers are providing service on various competing platforms and via that enable insurance companies to sell more personalised coverage. We have started with the ride-hailing/mobility sector since it has the highest number of participants.

byrd

Series C in 2022
byrd technologies GmbH is a third-party logistics and fulfillment company based in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2016. The company specializes in digital fulfillment services tailored for e-commerce businesses, offering solutions such as warehousing, pick and pack, shipping, quality control, and batch fulfillment. By operating an extensive fulfillment network, byrd connects online merchants with an international warehouse system, enabling retailers to provide advanced shipping options without the need to establish their own logistics infrastructure. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify and collaborates with logistics partners across multiple countries. In addition to its core markets in Germany and Austria, byrd has expanded its operations to include fulfillment locations in the UK and plans to launch new sites in the Netherlands and France. With the capacity to ship 10,000 orders daily from over ten warehouses, the company manages a storage space exceeding 500,000 square meters while also offering services like shipment tracking and product return management.

Spotawheel

Series B in 2022
Spotawheel is a technology-driven dealership specializing in used cars, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece. The company operates primarily in Greece and Poland, focusing on providing customers with a trustworthy platform for purchasing certified pre-owned vehicles. Spotawheel aims to enhance customer confidence by ensuring that only high-quality cars are available for sale. By leveraging technology, the company seeks to streamline the buying process and improve the overall experience for consumers in the used car market.

Yokoy

Series B in 2022
Yokoy automates spend management for medium and large enterprises with artificial intelligence, combining expense management, supplier invoice management and smart corporate cards into one single intuitive platform.

Finabro

Seed Round in 2022
FINABRO is your consultant for saving & investing! Proper saving and sensible investing is important for many parts of life. Saving money can be difficult - investing money wisely has become almost impossible. The savings account gives zero interest rates and the different alternative investment forms are risky, intransparent and expensive.

Billie

Series C in 2021
Billie GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, is a fintech startup founded in 2016 that specializes in pre-financing invoices and online factoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company aims to improve working capital management through a fully automated invoice financing solution, addressing the order-to-cash challenges faced by SMEs. Billie's platform facilitates expedited B2B invoicing and payments by utilizing big data analytics and digital processes, allowing for instant financing of purchases directly at the online point-of-sale. In addition to its invoice factoring services, Billie offers a pay-after-delivery product to help SMEs secure improved payment terms, enabling them to manage outgoing invoices efficiently without hidden fees or excessive paperwork.

Kevin.

Seed Round in 2021
Kevin is a company that specializes in providing a secure and developer-friendly payment infrastructure, leveraging the advantages of Open Banking. Based in the European Economic Area and supervised by the Bank of Lithuania, Kevin offers banking payment and account information solutions that comply with the PSD2 framework. The company focuses on creating direct connections to banks, avoiding third-party aggregators, which allows clients to transition from expensive card payments to cost-effective account-to-account transactions. With a growing team of 40 dedicated professionals, Kevin aims to deliver high-quality payment solutions that outperform traditional card networks in both reliability and pricing, making online transactions more affordable and efficient for a diverse range of market players.

Anansi

Seed Round in 2021
Anansi is a developer of an embedded insurance platform aimed at e-commerce businesses facing challenges such as missing deliveries, fraud, and product liability. The platform provides automated insurance solutions that allow merchants to concentrate on business growth instead of managing multiple insurance policies. By integrating insurance directly into the front-end environments of e-commerce sites, Anansi simplifies the process with features like one-click signup, minimal administrative tasks, and parametric claims triggered by events like lost or delayed parcels. This innovative approach leverages data to enhance the efficiency of insurance transactions, from onboarding and pricing to policy management and claims settlement.

BestDoctor

Venture Round in 2021
BestDoctor is an online medical insurance platform based in Moscow, Russia, established in 2015. It specializes in providing private medical insurance for companies and their employees, along with 24/7 health support and medical consultations through its mobile application. The company has rapidly emerged as a significant player in the B2B market, focusing on innovative risk management and customer-centric product development. BestDoctor ranks as one of the leading insurtech companies in Europe, boasting the second highest number of users in its sector. The platform facilitates over 30 telemedicine consultations daily and manages more than 200 insured users receiving treatment in partner clinics nationwide. With a diverse clientele of over 100 corporate clients from various industries, BestDoctor has demonstrated its effectiveness in optimizing insurance risks and pricing through a smart algorithm that analyzes consultation data. In recognition of its achievements, the company was included in the global ranking of "Top 17 Health Insurance Startups" in 2019.

Impress

Series A in 2021
Impress is the only truly orthodontic DTC player… globally We have a defensible model with the personal touch of an in-house orthodontist, true clinical expertise, and engaging directly with consumers

Wayflyer

Series A in 2021
Wayflyer is a revenue-based financing platform that focuses on supporting eCommerce brands. It operates an analytics platform that utilizes an underwriting engine to assess marketing performance on a daily basis. This technology provides clients with detailed analytics and tailored recommendations aimed at enhancing their marketing strategies. By helping eCommerce businesses optimize their campaign budgets, Wayflyer enables them to achieve sustainable growth and improve overall performance.

Telemedi

Series A in 2021
Our mission is to build the world's most convenient, international platform connecting medical personnel with patients on any device and at any time.

doctorly

Seed Round in 2020
doctorly GmbH offers a comprehensive practice management platform designed to streamline the operations of medical professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that includes features such as digital booking, video conferencing, electronic health records, and patient health analysis. This centralized, cloud-powered system enables doctors to efficiently manage their practices and enhance patient engagement by consolidating various tools and technologies into a single platform. The team at doctorly consists of experienced tech entrepreneurs, medical professionals, and design experts, all committed to improving the healthcare industry in Germany through innovative digital solutions.

FinCompare

Series A in 2020
FinCompare GmbH operates a financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises where they can overview the financing options available for their company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

omni:us

Series A in 2020
omni:us is a developer of insurance claims automation software that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and natural language processing to enhance the efficiency of claims processing. The omni:us Platform allows insurers to create customized modules and swiftly integrate AI into their operations through the Cognitive Claims Kit, which addresses various use cases along the claims value chain, including document intake and coverage verification. The software is designed to work seamlessly with legacy systems, requiring no in-house AI expertise for implementation. By utilizing handwritten text recognition technology, omni:us automates data-intensive workflows and generates comprehensive claims profiles. The company aims to foster a hybrid workflow where human and machine collaboration enhances productivity. Headquartered in Berlin, omni:us has a research partnership in Barcelona and maintains a presence in the UK, France, and the United States, serving clients such as Allianz, Baloise, and AmTrust.

Second Nature

Series A in 2020
Second Nature is a smartphone application that coaches and motivates diabetes patients to live a healthier lifestyle. OurPath is a lifestyle improvement programme, proven to help people reduce the risk and complications of type 2 diabetes.

Insly

Seed Round in 2019
Insly Limited is a provider of cloud-based insurance software tailored for brokers and agents, aimed at simplifying the management of insurance processes. Founded as a spin-off from IIZI Group, a leading insurance broker in Central and Eastern Europe, Insly offers a comprehensive suite of tools including client and policy management, sales workflow, accounting, and billing solutions. The software facilitates easy customization, online storage, and provides essential support for managing renewals, documents, and claims processing. Insly's mission is to enhance the understanding and accessibility of insurance for both service providers and end users. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in Tallinn, Riga, Warsaw, and San Francisco, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse range of clients in the insurance sector.

kompany

Venture Round in 2019
kompany is the RegTech platform for Global Business Verification and Business KYC providing the audit-proof, primary source, and time-stamped company information from 150+ jurisdictions in real-time. It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, and has offices in Singapore and the UK. Since being founded in 2012, kompany has attracted a unique pool of top developers, regulatory experts, and product managers from around the world. It is a government licensed clearing house and official distributor for commercial and business registers in multiple countries worldwide.

Twisto

Series B in 2019
Twisto Payments a.s., founded in 2013 and based in Prague, Czech Republic, operates a payment platform that caters to users in the Czech Republic and Poland. With over 600,000 users and 100,000 app and card clients, Twisto is recognized for its buy-now, pay-later capabilities and flexible installment financing. The company provides a user-friendly daily payments app that enhances the point-of-sale experience, allowing customers to make one-click bill and invoice payments, as well as access competitive foreign exchange rates and travel insurance. Twisto's platform supports convenient online purchasing through a virtual card and third-party payment tools, enabling customers to manage their payments efficiently and effectively. Additionally, Twisto serves as a primary Mastercard issuer and integrates seamlessly with Apple Pay, further streamlining the payment process for its users.

bsurance

Series A in 2019
bsurance GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in providing innovative insurance products and solutions through a B2B2C business model. The company focuses on digitalizing and individualizing insurance offerings, seamlessly embedding them into existing sales processes, applications, and web platforms at the point of sale. This approach enables end-customers to access relevant insurance products easily. bsurance connects B2C partners and insurance providers through a cloud-based insurance management platform that utilizes REST APIs, facilitating a fully digital, end-to-end insurance management process. The platform allows for real-time policy issuance, billing, and claims handling. B2C partners benefit from enhanced product value, competitive advantages, increased sales, and improved customer loyalty, while insurance partners gain access to new customer segments and streamlined digital processes, resulting in faster market entry.

Playbrush

Convertible Note in 2018
Playbrush GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Vienna, Austria, specializes in developing smart devices that enhance children's dental hygiene by transforming the mundane task of tooth brushing into an engaging activity. The company's flagship product, Playbrush, is an attachment that fits onto any manual toothbrush, allowing users to control mobile games through their brushing movements. This innovative approach aims to make brushing fun, with features that include colorful designs, personalized feedback, and performance statistics. Additionally, Playbrush offers a range of games and a data monitoring application for parents, helping to motivate children to maintain effective oral hygiene practices. The products are available for purchase online and through various retailers in Australia, the United Kingdom, and other international markets.

FinCompare

Series A in 2018
FinCompare GmbH operates a financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises where they can overview the financing options available for their company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Eversports

Series A in 2018
Eversports is a SaaS-enabled marketplace dedicated to simplifying access to sports facilities and activities. The platform connects sports enthusiasts directly with venues, enabling users to easily book courts and courses while facilitating the discovery of potential sports partners. Eversports aims to foster a unique community of sports enthusiasts, allowing members to engage with their passion for sports globally. By providing a comprehensive interface, Eversports ensures that users have all the necessary information to practice their favorite sports at their convenience.

Insly

Seed Round in 2018
Insly Limited is a provider of cloud-based insurance software tailored for brokers and agents, aimed at simplifying the management of insurance processes. Founded as a spin-off from IIZI Group, a leading insurance broker in Central and Eastern Europe, Insly offers a comprehensive suite of tools including client and policy management, sales workflow, accounting, and billing solutions. The software facilitates easy customization, online storage, and provides essential support for managing renewals, documents, and claims processing. Insly's mission is to enhance the understanding and accessibility of insurance for both service providers and end users. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, with additional offices in Tallinn, Riga, Warsaw, and San Francisco, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse range of clients in the insurance sector.

Finabro

Seed Round in 2017
FINABRO is your consultant for saving & investing! Proper saving and sensible investing is important for many parts of life. Saving money can be difficult - investing money wisely has become almost impossible. The savings account gives zero interest rates and the different alternative investment forms are risky, intransparent and expensive.

INZMO

Seed Round in 2017
INZMO Insurance OÜ develops an application that enables users to buy insurance products at low prices. It offers INZMO, an application that enables users to buy travel, bicycle, car, motorcycle, pet, and smart device insurance in Estonia. The company also provides support, damage assessment, and roadside assistance services. Its application is available on iOS and Android devices. INZMO Insurance OÜ was founded in 2016 and is based in Tallinn, Estonia.
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