UNIQA Ventures

UNIQA Ventures GmbH is the Venture Capital arm of UNIQA Insurance Group AG, a leading insurance carrier in Central & Eastern Europe and a pioneer in Corporate-backed Venture Capital in Austria and CEE. Based in Vienna, Austria, the firm is investing in outstanding business models driven by strong teams and a clear vision to shape the future of key industries. Investment areas are the future of Health, Mobility, Intelligent Home and FinTech/InsurTech as well as enabling technologies such as IoT, Blockchain, ML/AI.

Georg Ioannidis

Managing Director

Andreas Nemeth

CEO

Lisa Pallweber

Senior Investment Associate

Nikolaus Wrabetz

Investment Manager

Jerome Zois

Principal

23 past transactions

Abi Global Health

Series A in 2023
Abi Global Health is an information technology company that focuses on the hospital and healthcare industry and offers an online-based platform that connects people to doctors online to get medical advice. Its platform enables its users to get access to trusted advice from doctors, its virtual health assistant, Abi, connects people to a global network of doctors for quick answers or in-depth consultations.

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.

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.

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.

Anansi

Seed Round in 2021
For e-commerce businesses that are struggling with missing deliveries, fraud and product liability issues; Anansi is building a platform to deliver automated insurance products for ecommerce businesses, so merchants can focus on growing their business rather than managing disparate insurance policies or remaining under-insured. Our platform uses data to facilitate insurance transactions from convenient placement, efficient onboarding, optimised pricing, frictionless policy admin and billing through to parametric claims settlement as far as possible.

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

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, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, offers a cloud-based practice management platform designed to streamline operations for healthcare professionals. The application provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables digital appointment booking, video conferencing, and management of electronic health records. Additionally, doctorly includes features for patient health analysis, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for medical practices. The company's team consists of a diverse group of tech entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and design specialists, all committed to improving the healthcare landscape in Germany.

FinCompare GmbH

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
With omni:us, insurers can develop their own modules with the omni:us Platform and quickly deploy AI into their processes using the Cognitive Claims Kit (CCK), which tackles specific use cases throughout the claims value chain. Document intake, digital claims, coverage check and beyond are enhanced and accelerated by leveraging cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques. Importantly, omni:us creates an environment where both human and machine complement each other in a thriving hybrid workflow. The omni:us Suite sits efficiently on top of legacy software, and requires no inhouse AI/data science expertise to operate. omni:us is proud to count Allianz, Baloise, and AmTrust among its clients. The company is headquartered in Berlin, with a research partnership in Barcelona and representations in the UK, France and the United States. For further information visit omnius.com

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 develops cloud-based insurance software designed for brokers and agents, aiming to streamline the insurance process for both service providers and end users. The software offers a variety of features, including customization options, online storage, customer support, and tools for reporting, debt management, accounting, billing, and document management. It also provides solutions for wholesale insurance distribution and claims processing, tailored for insurers, brokers, and agents. Founded as a spin-off from IIZI Group, a leading insurance broker in Central and Eastern Europe, Insly was established to replace traditional methods with innovative, technology-driven solutions. The company, incorporated in 2014, is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Warsaw, Poland; and San Francisco, California.

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 GmbH

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.

Insly

Seed Round in 2018
Insly Limited develops cloud-based insurance software designed for brokers and agents, aiming to streamline the insurance process for both service providers and end users. The software offers a variety of features, including customization options, online storage, customer support, and tools for reporting, debt management, accounting, billing, and document management. It also provides solutions for wholesale insurance distribution and claims processing, tailored for insurers, brokers, and agents. Founded as a spin-off from IIZI Group, a leading insurance broker in Central and Eastern Europe, Insly was established to replace traditional methods with innovative, technology-driven solutions. The company, incorporated in 2014, is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Warsaw, Poland; and San Francisco, California.

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.