Akamas is a technology company that specializes in an autonomous optimization platform. This platform aims to maximize application performance, service reliability, and cloud cost savings. It caters to performance engineers, developers, DevOps, platform engineers, and site reliability engineers (SREs), helping them prevent incidents and achieve aggressive optimization goals at an enterprise scale. Unlike other cloud optimization tools, Akamas is application-aware, considering application performance and reliability signals, service level objectives (SLOs), and user-defined constraints. It uses reinforcement learning AI, observability data, and safety constraints to autonomously identify and apply the best system configurations to meet cost, performance, and reliability goals. Akamas supports both continuous optimization in production environments and automated performance tuning in test/pre-production stages. The company, founded by performance engineering veterans, is headquartered in Milan with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and Singapore. It collaborates with prominent technology partners such as AWS, Dynatrace, Google Cloud, and RedHat, serving leading financial services, SaaS software, and online consumer services brands.
Volume is a developer of a one-click checkout platform that aims to enhance the customer payment experience. The platform utilizes biometric authentication to verify transactions and identifies the customer's preferred bank, facilitating a seamless payment process. By enabling instant account-to-account payments, Volume helps businesses improve their conversion rates and increase revenue while reducing transaction fees. The company is committed to creating a financially sustainable network that benefits all stakeholders involved.
Stema
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Stema helps engineers pursue their professional goals.
xFarm Technologies is a technology company dedicated to digitizing the agri-food sector by providing innovative solutions for farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The company offers a comprehensive digital farm management platform that includes applications for farm management, connected sensors, and support for digital transformation projects. Additionally, xFarm Technologies employs algorithms tailored for agricultural applications and provides training activities to enhance sector-wide capabilities. The company serves a diverse clientele, supporting approximately 80,000 farms across more than 30 supply chains, spanning 1 million hectares in over 100 countries worldwide. Through its tools and services, xFarm Technologies aims to facilitate the digitalization of processes within the agriculture industry.
IdentifAI
Seed Round in 2024
IdentifAI promises to provide every individual, citizen, customer, and governmental or business decision-maker with the ability to discern between artificial intelligence-generated content and human-created content. By doing so, the company hopes to ensure that developing technologies serve the common good rather than being used to destabilize society, due to equally effective solutions capable of minimizing these dangers.
Exein is a cybersecurity company that specializes in firmware security software and middleware designed to protect connected devices from internal threats. Its innovative platform can be embedded directly into hardware, allowing it to operate at a lower level within the firmware. By addressing vulnerabilities inherent in smart devices, Exein aims to enhance the privacy and security of device data. The company's approach provides a proactive defense mechanism that helps clients mitigate significant security risks associated with the increasing connectivity of devices in various sectors.
Futura provides personalized learning using data driven approach and modular classes that adapt to student's Individual needs.
D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian New Space company focused on providing comprehensive solutions for the satellite lifecycle, including design, development, launch, commissioning, and safe decommissioning. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, with additional offices in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal, D-Orbit specializes in space logistics and orbital transportation services. The company's innovative devices facilitate the safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their operational lives, addressing the critical issue of space debris. By streamlining satellite missions and offering services such as last-mile delivery, mission control, and space waste management, D-Orbit aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and create a positive environmental impact while delivering value to satellite owners and operators. With a dedicated team of approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit is committed to advancing the space sector through sustainable practices and effective solutions.
Aindo is a pioneering company focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence through its innovative Aindo Synthetic Data Platform. The company specializes in generating synthetic data, which is a revolutionary approach to privacy protection and fairness in data analysis. By creating hyper-realistic yet artificial datasets that do not contain sensitive information, Aindo enables safe and fair analysis, thereby addressing issues of bias in traditional datasets. Its platform is designed to simplify the integration of synthetic data into various projects, catering to both experts and non-experts, even when dealing with complex or unstructured data. Aindo's solutions are applicable across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, infrastructure, and policymaking, allowing clients to unlock new opportunities while maintaining respect for individual rights and freedoms. The company's commitment to advancing the state-of-the-art in synthetic data positions it as a leader in this emerging field.
Cleafy is a provider of network security software that focuses on protecting banks and financial institutions from online fraud and advanced cyber threats. The company offers a comprehensive solution that integrates sophisticated fraud detection capabilities with automated response mechanisms, allowing for effective prevention of attacks at scale. Cleafy's platform enables enterprises to monitor and evaluate application behaviors in real-time, safeguarding against internet threats, phishing, and online viruses. Recognized for its innovative approach, Cleafy is acknowledged as a selected vendor for Online Fraud Detection according to industry standards and currently protects over 60 million users across prominent retail and corporate banks.
Electra Vehicles
Series A in 2023
Electra Vehicles, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing advanced battery design and control software for the electric vehicle and electric fleet industries. Its primary offerings include EVE.Ai 360 Adaptive Controls, which leverage artificial intelligence to optimize battery pack management through machine learning predictive algorithms. This technology is embedded in electric vehicles and connects to the Cloud to enhance charging performance, range, and overall battery lifespan. Additionally, Electra's EnPower Design Suite provides battery engineers with access to a comprehensive database of over 300 cell options, facilitating early-stage cell selection and rapid simulation. The company's solutions aim to address critical design and performance challenges within the electric vehicle sector, ultimately supporting the acceleration of global electrification efforts.
Fiscozen Srl, established in Milan, Italy in 2017, specializes in VAT management software services for small businesses and freelancers. The company offers a digital platform that simplifies tax-related processes, including invoicing, accounting, tax forecasts, and returns, along with general assistance and consulting services supported by specialized tax consultants.
Babaco Market
Series A in 2022
Babaco Market is a subscription-based service that delivers unique, high-quality fruits and vegetables directly to customers' homes. These products are often overlooked by traditional retailers due to cosmetic imperfections but remain perfectly edible and nutritious. By sourcing these items and delivering them in boxes, Babaco Market reduces food waste while providing consumers with access to a variety of fresh produce at their doorstep.
Zerynth is a technology company that specializes in enhancing industrial production through an innovative platform that combines Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). Founded in 2015 in Pisa, Zerynth aims to facilitate the digital transformation of businesses by enabling seamless connectivity between machinery and advanced Industrial AI systems. The company's flagship product, Zero, serves as an Industrial AI Copilot, promoting efficiency and sustainability in production processes. Zerynth's platform offers real-time monitoring of machinery performance, key performance indicator analysis, and predictive maintenance, while also integrating with enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution systems (MES), and business intelligence (BI) systems. Additionally, Zerynth provides tools for secure management of IoT devices at scale, along with engineering services to assist in the digitization of industrial processes. Serving over 150 clients across various sectors, Zerynth positions itself as a leader in the industrial AI landscape.
Equalum Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in a data-beaming platform designed for real-time data ingestion and processing, focusing on Big Data solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Equalum enables organizations to transport data from a variety of sources, including message queues, sensors, files, applications, and databases, to cloud services and analytics platforms. The company's platform is recognized for its ease of use, featuring a drag-and-drop interface and robust data replication and streaming ETL tools, such as Spark and Kafka. Equalum's technology supports real-time data pipelines, facilitating data warehouse modernization, real-time analytics, and applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Trusted by Fortune 500 and mid-sized enterprises, Equalum aims to simplify data integration processes with a zero-coding approach and minimal maintenance requirements.
xFarm Technologies is a technology company dedicated to digitizing the agri-food sector by providing innovative solutions for farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The company offers a comprehensive digital farm management platform that includes applications for farm management, connected sensors, and support for digital transformation projects. Additionally, xFarm Technologies employs algorithms tailored for agricultural applications and provides training activities to enhance sector-wide capabilities. The company serves a diverse clientele, supporting approximately 80,000 farms across more than 30 supply chains, spanning 1 million hectares in over 100 countries worldwide. Through its tools and services, xFarm Technologies aims to facilitate the digitalization of processes within the agriculture industry.
Futura makes high quality education accessible to everyone. Our AI-based platform uses Deep Learning to optimize your study time and test scores by learning from your past mistakes and targeting weak points with extra attention. We completely personalize learning, using a data-driven approach and modular classes that adapt to students’ individual needs.
Deliveristo
Venture Round in 2022
Deliveristo Srl is a Milan-based company that operates a B2B digital marketplace focused on food delivery services. Founded in 2017, the platform connects hotels, restaurants, and cafes directly with suppliers, including farmers and distributors. It offers a wide range of food products such as pasta, rice, cheeses, salami, preserves, meat, fish, oils, and vinegar. By utilizing a drop shipping model, Deliveristo allows HoReCa operators to streamline their ordering process, eliminating middlemen and enabling direct purchases. The platform also provides order management capabilities, allowing users to manage customers, products, personalized pricing, and various reports, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for food service businesses.
Wallife, established in 2020 and based in Rome, Italy, is an InsurTech company specializing in identifying and mitigating emerging risks stemming from advancements in genetics, biometrics, and biohacking. The company operates by studying and investigating these novel risks on both biological and digital levels, then developing innovative insurance policies to protect individuals against these unknown or under-covered threats.
Trustfull
Series A in 2022
Trustfull is a developer of a digital risk intelligence platform that focuses on enhancing the data verification process through a real-time fraud decision engine. By leveraging advanced digital footprint analytics, the company provides privacy-compliant checks on various identifiers, such as phone numbers, email addresses, IP addresses, devices, and browsers. Trustfull's technology is designed to assist businesses across diverse industries in managing risks and ensuring a safer online experience. Its offerings support critical functions such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), account takeover prevention, and transaction monitoring. This enables clients to effectively score customers and predict associated financial risks, thereby optimizing their operations and decision-making processes.
Futura provides personalized learning using data driven approach and modular classes that adapt to student's Individual needs.
Young Platform
Series A in 2022
Young Platform is a newly established cryptocurrency exchange that facilitates the buying and selling of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum using FIAT currencies such as Euros and Pounds. The platform offers user-friendly tools for managing digital assets, including educational resources for beginners, an intuitive trading interface, and advanced features like indicators and APIs for professional traders.
Everli is an online marketplace for grocery shopping that simplifies the process of purchasing groceries and home essentials. The platform allows customers to select items from various local supermarkets and offers a wide selection of 300,000 products across 70 cities in Italy, France, Poland, and the Czech Republic. By providing same-day grocery delivery services, Everli enhances convenience, particularly in small and medium-density areas. Users can order their favorite grocery items online and have them delivered to their homes, eliminating the need for queuing, parking, or carrying heavy bags. The company aims to make grocery shopping more accessible and stress-free for its customers.
D-Orbit S.r.l. is an Italian New Space company focused on providing comprehensive solutions for the satellite lifecycle, including design, development, launch, commissioning, and safe decommissioning. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, with additional offices in Washington, DC, and Lisbon, Portugal, D-Orbit specializes in space logistics and orbital transportation services. The company's innovative devices facilitate the safe disposal of artificial satellites at the end of their operational lives, addressing the critical issue of space debris. By streamlining satellite missions and offering services such as last-mile delivery, mission control, and space waste management, D-Orbit aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and create a positive environmental impact while delivering value to satellite owners and operators. With a dedicated team of approximately 35 employees, D-Orbit is committed to advancing the space sector through sustainable practices and effective solutions.
Exein is a cybersecurity company that specializes in firmware security software and middleware designed to protect connected devices from internal threats. Its innovative platform can be embedded directly into hardware, allowing it to operate at a lower level within the firmware. By addressing vulnerabilities inherent in smart devices, Exein aims to enhance the privacy and security of device data. The company's approach provides a proactive defense mechanism that helps clients mitigate significant security risks associated with the increasing connectivity of devices in various sectors.
Entando is an open-source Application Composition Platform (ACP) that facilitates collaboration between IT and developer teams and business users in the creation, deployment, and management of cloud-native applications. By leveraging a low-code application builder, Entando allows users to compose applications from shareable, modular business components, enhancing agility and reducing development costs. This approach enables faster time-to-market for applications while encouraging innovation through easy experimentation with new ideas. Entando's platform supports modern User Interface (UI) and user experience (UX) layers, catering to various industries and use cases. The platform is designed to be compatible with cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and Docker, simplifying the deployment and management of applications on cloud environments. Recognized by Gartner as a notable vendor in the ACP space, Entando serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, aiming to transform traditional application development into a more efficient and effective process.
Young Platform
Series A in 2021
Young Platform is a newly established cryptocurrency exchange that facilitates the buying and selling of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum using FIAT currencies such as Euros and Pounds. The platform offers user-friendly tools for managing digital assets, including educational resources for beginners, an intuitive trading interface, and advanced features like indicators and APIs for professional traders.
Deliveristo
Series A in 2020
Deliveristo Srl is a Milan-based company that operates a B2B digital marketplace focused on food delivery services. Founded in 2017, the platform connects hotels, restaurants, and cafes directly with suppliers, including farmers and distributors. It offers a wide range of food products such as pasta, rice, cheeses, salami, preserves, meat, fish, oils, and vinegar. By utilizing a drop shipping model, Deliveristo allows HoReCa operators to streamline their ordering process, eliminating middlemen and enabling direct purchases. The platform also provides order management capabilities, allowing users to manage customers, products, personalized pricing, and various reports, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for food service businesses.
BOOM IMAGE STUDIO s.r.l. is a photo-tech startup based in Milan, Italy, that operates an online platform for managing on-demand photographic services. Established in 2018, BOOM connects clients in over 80 countries with a network of photographers, offering a streamlined solution for various industries such as real estate, food delivery, travel, and e-commerce. The company's proprietary "Order System" platform standardizes the photographic production cycle, allowing clients to order services quickly and receive the final products within 24 hours. By leveraging artificial intelligence, BOOM optimizes the entire photoshoot lifecycle, from booking to delivery, enhancing the multimedia experience of visual content. The company aims to transform commercial photography by developing efficient photo-logistics and fulfillment systems that meet the demands of online businesses in global markets.
InSilicoTrials
Seed Round in 2020
InSilicoTrials is a startup founded in 2018 by experts in life sciences, cybersecurity, and digital innovation. The company has developed a cloud-based platform that leverages artificial intelligence and advanced simulations to enhance the development of drugs and medical devices. By utilizing machine learning techniques, the platform analyzes extensive data to predict the safety and efficacy of potential drug compounds and medical devices. InSilicoTrials aims to streamline the drug development process, significantly reducing costs and timelines associated with traditional clinical trials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the introduction of new treatments and personalized cures but also holds the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of patients, including those with rare diseases.
Fiscozen Srl, established in Milan, Italy in 2017, specializes in VAT management software services for small businesses and freelancers. The company offers a digital platform that simplifies tax-related processes, including invoicing, accounting, tax forecasts, and returns, along with general assistance and consulting services supported by specialized tax consultants.
xFarm Technologies is a technology company dedicated to digitizing the agri-food sector by providing innovative solutions for farmers and agricultural stakeholders. The company offers a comprehensive digital farm management platform that includes applications for farm management, connected sensors, and support for digital transformation projects. Additionally, xFarm Technologies employs algorithms tailored for agricultural applications and provides training activities to enhance sector-wide capabilities. The company serves a diverse clientele, supporting approximately 80,000 farms across more than 30 supply chains, spanning 1 million hectares in over 100 countries worldwide. Through its tools and services, xFarm Technologies aims to facilitate the digitalization of processes within the agriculture industry.
MishiPay Limited is a technology company that specializes in mobile self-checkout solutions for retail environments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, MishiPay has developed an innovative application that allows in-store shoppers to select products, scan barcodes, and make secure payments directly through their smartphones. This technology eliminates the need for traditional checkout lines, enabling customers to complete their purchases quickly and efficiently. MishiPay serves a diverse range of retailers across various sectors, including fashion, consumer electronics, DIY, sports, and convenience stores, enhancing the shopping experience by facilitating cashless transactions and reducing wait times.
Equalum Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in a data-beaming platform designed for real-time data ingestion and processing, focusing on Big Data solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Equalum enables organizations to transport data from a variety of sources, including message queues, sensors, files, applications, and databases, to cloud services and analytics platforms. The company's platform is recognized for its ease of use, featuring a drag-and-drop interface and robust data replication and streaming ETL tools, such as Spark and Kafka. Equalum's technology supports real-time data pipelines, facilitating data warehouse modernization, real-time analytics, and applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Trusted by Fortune 500 and mid-sized enterprises, Equalum aims to simplify data integration processes with a zero-coding approach and minimal maintenance requirements.
MainStreaming
Series B in 2019
MainStreaming is a technology company specializing in broadcast-grade live video delivery through extensive EDGE networks. It focuses on enabling large-scale live streaming operations by providing optimized solutions that enhance the viewing experience and ensure high-quality service. The company’s offerings include real-time live streaming, on-demand streaming, and multi-device delivery, supported by an API library that facilitates integration with various platforms. MainStreaming addresses critical challenges in live streaming distribution, such as congestion and security, allowing broadcasters to reach millions of concurrent users while maintaining content integrity and viewer satisfaction. By tracking content and audience key performance indicators, MainStreaming equips media strategists with essential insights to enhance performance and return on investment.
Brumbrum is an online retailer of used vehicles based in Milan, Italy, established in 2016. The company aims to transform the car market by providing a straightforward and competitive online shopping experience for consumers. Brumbrum offers a diverse selection of certified used cars, thoroughly inspected for mechanical integrity, safety features, and documentation. In addition to sales, the platform provides long-term rental options, allowing individuals to access second-hand vehicles without requiring an upfront payment. Brumbrum's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in its return policies, making it easier for users to find reliable vehicles while minimizing the hassles typically associated with purchasing used cars.
Credimi
Venture Round in 2018
Credimi S.p.A. is a digital factoring company based in Milan, Italy, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing financing solutions primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Italy and Europe. As the largest digital lender for businesses in Europe, Credimi has facilitated over 2 billion euros in financing and has received approximately 100,000 funding requests from Italian SMEs. The company is a regulated financial intermediary under the supervision of Banca d’Italia, dedicated to simplifying access to credit. By leveraging proprietary technology to assess credit risk and maintaining low operational costs, Credimi is able to offer financing swiftly. Its funding is supported by strategic partnerships with several institutional investors, including notable banks. Led by Ignazio Rocco, Credimi's team consists of over 90 skilled professionals who collectively hold the majority ownership of the company.
Exein is a cybersecurity company that specializes in firmware security software and middleware designed to protect connected devices from internal threats. Its innovative platform can be embedded directly into hardware, allowing it to operate at a lower level within the firmware. By addressing vulnerabilities inherent in smart devices, Exein aims to enhance the privacy and security of device data. The company's approach provides a proactive defense mechanism that helps clients mitigate significant security risks associated with the increasing connectivity of devices in various sectors.
MoneyFarm
Series B in 2018
MoneyFarm is a financial services company that offers an online wealth management platform designed to help individuals manage their investments effectively and transparently. The platform provides personalized financial advisory services, allowing users to create investment portfolios tailored to their financial goals and risk tolerance. MoneyFarm focuses on enabling customers to monitor their investments and recommending adjustments to maintain balanced portfolios. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to grow and protect wealth in a cost-effective manner.
Brumbrum is an online retailer of used vehicles based in Milan, Italy, established in 2016. The company aims to transform the car market by providing a straightforward and competitive online shopping experience for consumers. Brumbrum offers a diverse selection of certified used cars, thoroughly inspected for mechanical integrity, safety features, and documentation. In addition to sales, the platform provides long-term rental options, allowing individuals to access second-hand vehicles without requiring an upfront payment. Brumbrum's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in its return policies, making it easier for users to find reliable vehicles while minimizing the hassles typically associated with purchasing used cars.
Cloud4Wi is a provider of location-based customer insights solutions that helps businesses and organizations collect, analyze, and act on customer data effectively. By leveraging real-time behavioral insights, the company enables personalized communication, fostering one-to-one relationships between brands and their customers. Cloud4Wi boasts a rapid data collection rate that enhances engagement, evidenced by significant improvements in click-through rates. The company serves a diverse clientele, including renowned global brands such as Armani, Burger King, and Prada Group, and has established connections with over 150 million mobile customers across 60,000 locations in more than 120 countries. With a monthly collection of over 20 billion data points, Cloud4Wi is headquartered in New York and maintains additional offices in cities including San Francisco, London, and São Paulo.
Marinanow
Seed Round in 2017
Marinanow is an online platform designed to simplify the process of finding and booking mooring spaces for private boats in marinas worldwide. The company addresses the outdated and complicated systems currently used by offering a unified portal where sailors can search for available berths, compare prices, and book online. This approach mirrors successful models from the hotel and home rental industries, providing convenience and efficiency similar to sites like hotels.com. Additionally, Marinanow facilitates the subleasing of long-term booked berths, akin to Airbnb's model. The company was founded by a team with extensive experience in the marina industry, programming, internet companies, and startups. After successfully testing their product with a significant return on investment during the previous summer, Marinanow is now seeking further funding to expand its operations and become a leading player in the market.
MainStreaming
Series A in 2017
MainStreaming is a technology company specializing in broadcast-grade live video delivery through extensive EDGE networks. It focuses on enabling large-scale live streaming operations by providing optimized solutions that enhance the viewing experience and ensure high-quality service. The company’s offerings include real-time live streaming, on-demand streaming, and multi-device delivery, supported by an API library that facilitates integration with various platforms. MainStreaming addresses critical challenges in live streaming distribution, such as congestion and security, allowing broadcasters to reach millions of concurrent users while maintaining content integrity and viewer satisfaction. By tracking content and audience key performance indicators, MainStreaming equips media strategists with essential insights to enhance performance and return on investment.
Musixmatch
Venture Round in 2016
Musixmatch is a music data company that operates the world's largest catalog of song lyrics. It aggregates rights and provides a platform where users can access synchronized lyrics and translations for a seamless music experience. The company's innovative use of natural language processing and machine learning algorithms allows for the creation of unique datasets that enhance user interaction with music. Musixmatch has established partnerships with over 150,000 music publishers, including major labels such as Universal Publishing, Sony ATV, and Warner Chappell, ensuring extensive rights management. Its client roster features prominent names in the music industry, such as Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music, highlighting its significant role in the digital music ecosystem. Through its offerings, Musixmatch aims to transform the way audiences engage with music and lyrics globally.
Snap is a camera and social media company that specializes in mobile applications, primarily through its flagship product, Snapchat. The platform allows users to send and receive photos, videos, and text while offering creative tools for personalization. Users can create and view stories, engage in group chats, and make voice and video calls, utilizing various stickers and Bitmojis for enhanced communication. Co-founded in 2015 by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown in Santa Monica, California, Snap focuses on innovative ways for people to connect and share experiences through visual content.
FACEIT is a gaming platform designed for online multiplayer Player versus Player (PvP) gamers, boasting over ten million users and facilitating twelve million gaming sessions each month. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, the platform enables players to participate in tournaments and leagues for both virtual and real-world prizes, supported by automated tournament management and matchmaking technology. FACEIT provides game developers with an advanced software development kit (SDK) that integrates user-friendly matchmaking and tournament features into their games, enhancing the esports ecosystem. The platform aims to create a competitive environment for players of all skill levels while offering publishers and third-party organizers the essential tools to cultivate their competitive communities.
MoneyFarm
Series A in 2015
MoneyFarm is a financial services company that offers an online wealth management platform designed to help individuals manage their investments effectively and transparently. The platform provides personalized financial advisory services, allowing users to create investment portfolios tailored to their financial goals and risk tolerance. MoneyFarm focuses on enabling customers to monitor their investments and recommending adjustments to maintain balanced portfolios. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to grow and protect wealth in a cost-effective manner.
Meritocracy
Seed Round in 2015
Meritocracy is a scalable employer branding platform that enhances the recruitment process by allowing job seekers to explore a company's work environment, culture, and facilities prior to applying. The platform provides businesses with a cost-effective solution to improve their employer brand by creating visually appealing pages that showcase professional photographs of the workspace, highlight company values, and outline employee benefits. Through this approach, Meritocracy enables organizations to attract top talent and effectively communicate their unique workplace offerings to potential hires. The platform ultimately aims to optimize the recruitment process by connecting employers with the best-fit candidates.
Kuldat
Venture Round in 2015
Kuldat, founded in Boston in 2012, is a pioneering web platform designed to enhance the marketing and sales efforts of B2B companies through the use of big data technology. The platform offers a proprietary prospecting tool that simplifies the process of identifying relevant prospective clients, uncovering market opportunities, and tracking campaign performance. Kuldat's software enables businesses of all sizes to quickly access comprehensive data about various markets and industries worldwide. By focusing on accessibility and relevance, Kuldat aims to optimize campaign success while reducing sales costs and improving conversion rates. The company is supported by a global team with extensive experience in programming, business development, and mathematics, dedicated to making big data insights readily available for marketing and sales professionals.
LoveTheSign
Series A in 2015
LOVEThESIGN is a prominent Italian e-commerce platform specializing in home design. It serves as a source of daily inspiration for Italian design, featuring a diverse catalog of over 7,000 products crafted by more than 270 producers, ranging from renowned brands to skilled artisans. The platform emphasizes current design trends and offers a selection of exclusive items, many of which are available at discounted prices of up to 70% for limited periods. Through its carefully curated offerings, LOVEThESIGN enables customers to easily access modern design furniture and decor that reflects both quality and style.
FACE IT
Seed Round in 2015
FACEIT is a gaming platform designed for online multiplayer Player versus Player (PvP) gamers, boasting over ten million users and facilitating twelve million gaming sessions each month. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, the platform enables players to participate in tournaments and leagues for both virtual and real-world prizes, supported by automated tournament management and matchmaking technology. FACEIT provides game developers with an advanced software development kit (SDK) that integrates user-friendly matchmaking and tournament features into their games, enhancing the esports ecosystem. The platform aims to create a competitive environment for players of all skill levels while offering publishers and third-party organizers the essential tools to cultivate their competitive communities.
BuzzMyVideos
Venture Round in 2014
BuzzMyVideos, founded by former Google and YouTube executives, is a prominent martech company focused on enhancing revenue and growth on YouTube. The company operates an online video platform that facilitates the distribution and monetization of video content. It connects creators with global publishers, brands, record labels, and sports clubs, fostering collaboration to expand their networks. Additionally, BuzzMyVideos offers copyright management tools and technical support, enabling content creators to develop their channels effectively and engage audiences worldwide. By leveraging its technology and strategic playbook, BuzzMyVideos positions itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of online video.
Marinanow
Seed Round in 2014
Marinanow is an online platform designed to simplify the process of finding and booking mooring spaces for private boats in marinas worldwide. The company addresses the outdated and complicated systems currently used by offering a unified portal where sailors can search for available berths, compare prices, and book online. This approach mirrors successful models from the hotel and home rental industries, providing convenience and efficiency similar to sites like hotels.com. Additionally, Marinanow facilitates the subleasing of long-term booked berths, akin to Airbnb's model. The company was founded by a team with extensive experience in the marina industry, programming, internet companies, and startups. After successfully testing their product with a significant return on investment during the previous summer, Marinanow is now seeking further funding to expand its operations and become a leading player in the market.
Bad Seed
Seed Round in 2014
Bad Seed is an Italian gaming studio founded in September 2012 with a focus on creating innovative and high-quality video games. The company, comprised of a team of eight individuals who previously collaborated at Ubisoft, emphasizes mobile platforms as the future of gaming. After participating in GameFounders, Europe's first gaming accelerator program, Bad Seed developed and launched its first game, Sheep Up! Premium, which received acclaim for its unique top-down gameplay and high-quality graphics. The game won awards, including "Mobile App of the Day" from FWA, and the studio gained recognition by winning significant Italian startup competitions, such as Wind Business Factor and Mind the Bridge. These achievements enabled Bad Seed to establish a second office in San Francisco, bringing it closer to Silicon Valley. Currently, the studio is focused on the upcoming release of Sheep Up! Freemium and is actively developing two additional game titles slated for release in 2013.
20lines
Seed Round in 2014
20lines is a website and a mobile app where users write, read and share short stories. Their goal is to connect writers and readers around the concept of free short stories. They aim at becoming the “Instagram” for short stories. On 20lines everyone can easily share their stories, from the teenagers writing their daily journal for their friends to the important authors who want to share the preview of their next book with their audience.
AppsBuilder
Venture Round in 2014
AppsBuilder is a mobile publishing and distribution platform that enables small and large enterprises to establish a strong mobile presence, engage new customers, and enhance client retention through the development of mobile applications. Its user-friendly platform offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating, managing, and distributing apps across various promotional channels, including QR codes and social media integration. Additionally, AppsBuilder provides advanced CRM tools that facilitate lasting customer relationships and geolocalized communication to maximize outreach. The platform features a range of functionalities, such as push notifications, geolocalized couponing, in-app feedback forms, and loyalty programs, aimed at improving user engagement and retention. With a cloud-based system, users can easily update content and synchronize their app with their website, ensuring a seamless and up-to-date mobile experience. Overall, AppsBuilder serves as an effective solution for businesses looking to leverage innovative mobile technologies to enhance their marketing efforts.
Musixmatch
Venture Round in 2014
Musixmatch is a music data company that operates the world's largest catalog of song lyrics. It aggregates rights and provides a platform where users can access synchronized lyrics and translations for a seamless music experience. The company's innovative use of natural language processing and machine learning algorithms allows for the creation of unique datasets that enhance user interaction with music. Musixmatch has established partnerships with over 150,000 music publishers, including major labels such as Universal Publishing, Sony ATV, and Warner Chappell, ensuring extensive rights management. Its client roster features prominent names in the music industry, such as Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music, highlighting its significant role in the digital music ecosystem. Through its offerings, Musixmatch aims to transform the way audiences engage with music and lyrics globally.
Cloud4Wi is a provider of location-based customer insights solutions that helps businesses and organizations collect, analyze, and act on customer data effectively. By leveraging real-time behavioral insights, the company enables personalized communication, fostering one-to-one relationships between brands and their customers. Cloud4Wi boasts a rapid data collection rate that enhances engagement, evidenced by significant improvements in click-through rates. The company serves a diverse clientele, including renowned global brands such as Armani, Burger King, and Prada Group, and has established connections with over 150 million mobile customers across 60,000 locations in more than 120 countries. With a monthly collection of over 20 billion data points, Cloud4Wi is headquartered in New York and maintains additional offices in cities including San Francisco, London, and São Paulo.
MoneyFarm
Venture Round in 2014
MoneyFarm is a financial services company that offers an online wealth management platform designed to help individuals manage their investments effectively and transparently. The platform provides personalized financial advisory services, allowing users to create investment portfolios tailored to their financial goals and risk tolerance. MoneyFarm focuses on enabling customers to monitor their investments and recommending adjustments to maintain balanced portfolios. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to grow and protect wealth in a cost-effective manner.
LoveTheSign
Series A in 2013
LOVEThESIGN is a prominent Italian e-commerce platform specializing in home design. It serves as a source of daily inspiration for Italian design, featuring a diverse catalog of over 7,000 products crafted by more than 270 producers, ranging from renowned brands to skilled artisans. The platform emphasizes current design trends and offers a selection of exclusive items, many of which are available at discounted prices of up to 70% for limited periods. Through its carefully curated offerings, LOVEThESIGN enables customers to easily access modern design furniture and decor that reflects both quality and style.
20lines
Seed Round in 2013
20lines is a website and a mobile app where users write, read and share short stories. Their goal is to connect writers and readers around the concept of free short stories. They aim at becoming the “Instagram” for short stories. On 20lines everyone can easily share their stories, from the teenagers writing their daily journal for their friends to the important authors who want to share the preview of their next book with their audience.
MoneyFarm
Venture Round in 2012
MoneyFarm is a financial services company that offers an online wealth management platform designed to help individuals manage their investments effectively and transparently. The platform provides personalized financial advisory services, allowing users to create investment portfolios tailored to their financial goals and risk tolerance. MoneyFarm focuses on enabling customers to monitor their investments and recommending adjustments to maintain balanced portfolios. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to grow and protect wealth in a cost-effective manner.
Halldis
Venture Round in 2012
Halldis is a company that provides tailored housing solutions for travelers, catering to both short-term and long-term needs. Through its online platform, it offers a range of fully furnished and equipped rental apartments, serving as an alternative to traditional hotel accommodations. Halldis ensures that its properties come with all necessary amenities and also provides professional assistance during the booking process and throughout the duration of the stay. In addition to facilitating rentals, the company offers apartment management services, including promotion, booking, and customer reception, thereby enhancing the overall experience for users seeking comfortable and flexible living arrangements.
Huarui Electrical Appliance Company
Series A in 2011
Huarui Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. is a manufacturing company based in Ningbo, China, specializing in the research, development, and production of commutators and precision parts for motors. Established in 1988, the company offers a diverse range of commutators, including riser type, hook type, shell type, and planar type, which are utilized across various industries such as automotive, power tools, household appliances, medical equipment, office machinery, and aerospace. In addition to commutators, Huarui also manufactures commutator processing equipment, catering to the needs of automobile and motor manufacturers both domestically and internationally.
MoneyFarm
Seed Round in 2011
MoneyFarm is a financial services company that offers an online wealth management platform designed to help individuals manage their investments effectively and transparently. The platform provides personalized financial advisory services, allowing users to create investment portfolios tailored to their financial goals and risk tolerance. MoneyFarm focuses on enabling customers to monitor their investments and recommending adjustments to maintain balanced portfolios. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to grow and protect wealth in a cost-effective manner.
AppsBuilder
Seed Round in 2011
AppsBuilder is a mobile publishing and distribution platform that enables small and large enterprises to establish a strong mobile presence, engage new customers, and enhance client retention through the development of mobile applications. Its user-friendly platform offers a comprehensive set of tools for creating, managing, and distributing apps across various promotional channels, including QR codes and social media integration. Additionally, AppsBuilder provides advanced CRM tools that facilitate lasting customer relationships and geolocalized communication to maximize outreach. The platform features a range of functionalities, such as push notifications, geolocalized couponing, in-app feedback forms, and loyalty programs, aimed at improving user engagement and retention. With a cloud-based system, users can easily update content and synchronize their app with their website, ensuring a seamless and up-to-date mobile experience. Overall, AppsBuilder serves as an effective solution for businesses looking to leverage innovative mobile technologies to enhance their marketing efforts.
PressReader
Series C in 2002
PressReader is a digital platform that provides readers with access to a vast array of newspapers and magazines from around the world, including prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Vanity Fair. Headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Dublin and Manila, the company allows users to browse, read, and download entire issues for offline access on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. Readers can choose to subscribe for unlimited access to its extensive library or enjoy the service through sponsorship from well-known brand partners, such as British Airways and Marriott. PressReader's mission is to empower individuals by granting them access to trusted and relevant content that informs and entertains, ensuring they remain updated with local, regional, and international news.