Venista Ventures

Venista Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 and based in Cologne, Germany. The company specializes in pre-seed investments, primarily targeting tech-driven startups in the enterprise and consumer sectors. Venista Ventures focuses on identifying and backing exceptional teams situated in Western Europe and the Nordic countries, with an emphasis on industries such as mobile marketing, advertisement technology, and other technology-related fields. Through its strategic investments, Venista Ventures aims to support innovative companies at the early stages of their development.

Malte von Euen

Investment Manager

Christian Teichert

Co-Founder and CEO

33 past transactions

Tilta

Seed Round in 2024
Tilta provides a white-labeled infrastructure that facilitates credit-backed payment flows for business-to-business transactions on various marketplaces and platforms. By enabling these platforms to offer financial services, Tilta helps drive gross merchandise revenue (GMV) and create additional revenue streams, all while alleviating the complexities associated with becoming a financial service provider. This approach allows customers to implement seamless payment policies, enhancing the overall efficiency of their operations.

Fundably

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Instant tailored business funding. Backed by Google and Barclays.

ContractHero

Seed Round in 2023
ContractHero is a digital contract management solution that helps businesses streamline their contract processes. The software offers a user-friendly platform that organizes all contracts in one place, allowing users to easily track important deadlines and manage contract information. By automatically analyzing and digitizing uploaded contracts, ContractHero enables companies to identify unnecessary expenses and mitigate risks associated with missed deadlines. This service is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as startups, facilitating the digitization and automation of manual processes in financial and legal operations. Through its comprehensive features, ContractHero empowers businesses to maintain control over their contracts and enhance overall efficiency.

Tilta

Seed Round in 2023
Tilta provides a white-labeled infrastructure that facilitates credit-backed payment flows for business-to-business transactions on various marketplaces and platforms. By enabling these platforms to offer financial services, Tilta helps drive gross merchandise revenue (GMV) and create additional revenue streams, all while alleviating the complexities associated with becoming a financial service provider. This approach allows customers to implement seamless payment policies, enhancing the overall efficiency of their operations.

Connect Earth

Seed Round in 2023
Connect Earth, founded in 2021 and based in London, is an environmental data company focused on providing accessible sustainability information. The company has developed a carbon tracking API that enables users to understand the environmental impact of their purchases, offering detailed insights into carbon emissions and facilitating the calculation of carbon footprints. By partnering with financial institutions, Connect Earth empowers consumers to make informed, sustainable choices in their daily spending and promotes transparency regarding the climate effects of financial activities. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between environmental intent and actionable knowledge, thereby driving sustainable finance and helping both individuals and businesses reduce their carbon emissions.

AnyMove

Series A in 2023
AnyMove is a car rental platform aimed at reducing car ownership and promoting the transition to electric mobility. The service provides users with convenient, flexible, and affordable access to a variety of electric vehicles. Through its mobile app, AnyMove enables customers to reserve, book, and manage rentals, offering both short-term and long-term options. The platform facilitates rentals between private individuals, with vehicles insured during the rental period. Key exchanges occur digitally through the application, ensuring a secure process for both car owners and renters. By focusing on e-mobility, AnyMove seeks to make vehicle access more sustainable and user-friendly.

Tropee

Seed Round in 2022
Tropee is a platform that enhances the interaction between creators and their fans by offering rewards through a single, accessible link. It aims to transform the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by providing a post-mint platform that allows communities to derive greater value from their NFT ownership. Tropee facilitates the discovery, collection, and creation of NFT utilities, enabling users to explore the full potential of these digital assets. Through its innovative approach, Tropee seeks to foster engagement and growth for creators while enriching the experience of their fan base.

Tyles

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tyles is a software startup that helps users harness information more efficiently and effectively. The startup allows high-performing professionals to build up critical knowledge at the highest speed possible. It currently functions as a modular note-taking tool, making it extremely simple to save information from any app, such as browsers, PDF files, or presentations, and keep yourself organized without friction.

Superjoi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Superjoi operates a social commerce platform that connects brands, creators, and fans to enhance product visibility and brand awareness through innovative influencer marketing and direct-to-consumer sales. The platform enables creators to invite fans and brands to support their content production, offering various rewards and the opportunity to share future revenue. By facilitating partnerships and collaboration, Superjoi promotes scalable monetization for all involved, allowing creators to raise funds while providing fans with incentives tied to their contributions. This approach emphasizes the importance of short-form content in engaging audiences and driving sales.

Connect Earth

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Connect Earth, founded in 2021 and based in London, is an environmental data company focused on providing accessible sustainability information. The company has developed a carbon tracking API that enables users to understand the environmental impact of their purchases, offering detailed insights into carbon emissions and facilitating the calculation of carbon footprints. By partnering with financial institutions, Connect Earth empowers consumers to make informed, sustainable choices in their daily spending and promotes transparency regarding the climate effects of financial activities. The company's mission is to bridge the gap between environmental intent and actionable knowledge, thereby driving sustainable finance and helping both individuals and businesses reduce their carbon emissions.

Goodloans

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Goodloans is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing access to credit for underestimated businesses. The company develops a lending platform aimed at improving financial inclusion and reducing the risks associated with lending. By utilizing AI-powered financial data APIs and machine learning, Goodloans identifies reliable borrowers for phone-based loans, catering primarily to micro-entrepreneurs and small enterprises. This innovative approach allows for quicker financing solutions, thereby supporting the growth and sustainability of underserved businesses. Goodloans is backed by notable partners, including Google and Barclays, which underscores its commitment to transforming the lending landscape.

byways

Seed Round in 2021
Byways specializes in logistics and supply chain software aimed at optimizing the loading and unloading processes at logistics hubs. The company provides a comprehensive solution that includes a supplier platform, a smart dashboard, and a digital planning tool, all designed to enhance visibility and efficiency within the supply chain. Byways connects carriers, suppliers, and freight forwarders through its platform, enabling clients to streamline truck scheduling and improve goods turnaround times. Additionally, the software incorporates artificial intelligence to facilitate automatic planning, resulting in reduced transportation costs and increased efficiency for warehouses and vehicles. Through its innovative tools, Byways aims to simplify logistics management and enhance communication across the supply chain.

Circuly

Seed Round in 2021
circuly GmbH is a B2B software company based in Bielefeld, Germany, founded in 2019. It offers a platform that enables businesses to rent out products rather than sell them, thus promoting circular business models. The platform includes subscription management software designed to assist both emerging and established companies in optimizing and scaling their rental operations. By streamlining the management of renting processes, circuly not only enhances sales potential for its clients but also contributes to sustainability in e-commerce. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including individuals and companies looking to implement or improve rental models.

eyva.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Eyva is a company specializing in augmented analytics and unified market intelligence solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Köln, Germany, Eyva focuses on transforming unstructured web data into actionable insights. By leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics, the company connects various data sources, including social media and internal data, to reveal hidden information about market trends and customer sentiments. This comprehensive approach enables clients to monitor competitors' strategies, identify emerging brands, and compare their products against millions of others, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning. Eyva's services aim to accelerate digital business transformation by providing accessible and actionable intelligence in a rapidly evolving market landscape.

Maniko Nails

Seed Round in 2021
Maniko Nails is a distributor of cosmetic products, specializing in innovative nail care solutions. The company focuses on reimagining traditional nail polish through its adhesive nail polish strips, which provide a glossy finish and are designed to resist chipping. Maniko's offerings include starter kits, manicures, pedicures, accessories, and gifts, enabling customers to achieve professional-looking results conveniently at home.

Charles

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Charles is a Berlin-based company specializing in WhatsApp marketing solutions. It offers a user-friendly platform that enables brands to establish and manage a GDPR-compliant WhatsApp channel to enhance customer engagement and drive sales. Key features of the platform include Campaigns, which allow brands to send marketing messages and track consumer responses, and Journeys, which facilitate the creation of automated conversational flows, such as product finders and promotional competitions. Additionally, Charles provides analytics and proactive support to help brands optimize their messaging strategies and improve customer relationships through effective communication on messaging applications.

Kitchn.io

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kitchn.io, founded in 2019, specializes in automating social media marketing operations through its innovative platform. The company provides businesses with tools to streamline their social ad management, allowing users to efficiently review performance, adjust budgets, and pause underperforming ads without manual intervention. By centralizing ad data and updates, Kitchn.io enables organizations to focus on strategic initiatives and innovation rather than the complexities of daily ad operations.

Circuly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
circuly GmbH is a B2B software company based in Bielefeld, Germany, founded in 2019. It offers a platform that enables businesses to rent out products rather than sell them, thus promoting circular business models. The platform includes subscription management software designed to assist both emerging and established companies in optimizing and scaling their rental operations. By streamlining the management of renting processes, circuly not only enhances sales potential for its clients but also contributes to sustainability in e-commerce. The company's services cater to a diverse clientele, including individuals and companies looking to implement or improve rental models.

Pinkbus

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Pinkbus GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in passenger transportation services, offering long-distance coach trips primarily in Berlin, Munich, and Düsseldorf. The company operates a fleet of buses that provide online booking options for travelers. Pinkbus enhances the passenger experience through features such as a rack monitoring system, attention monitoring, and tire pressure monitoring, ensuring safety and comfort during journeys. Additionally, the company provides amenities like free Wi-Fi, contributing to a hassle-free travel experience.

Datapine

Convertible Note in 2017
Datapine GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing data visualization and business intelligence (BI) software as a service (SaaS). Its platform offers a range of tools for business analysis, data visualization, and reporting, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical users. This enterprise-grade solution facilitates the merging of diverse data sets without the need for extensive database restructuring, enabling users to explore and visualize data seamlessly. Datapine serves a variety of sectors, including energy, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and retail, providing not only BI tools but also consulting and coaching services. The company aims to lead the innovation in the BI market for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping organizations make informed decisions by uncovering insights and trends within their data.

Qverse

Seed Round in 2017
Qverse operates as a mobile performance media company that connects global brands with mobile consumers. The firm specializes in data-driven mobile advertising services aimed at fostering the growth of both emerging and established brands. Qverse offers comprehensive performance marketing solutions, including mobile branding and user acquisition campaigns that are developed in-house. Their services encompass all aspects of mobile advertising, from acquisition and tracking to reporting and optimization, ensuring a strategic approach to campaign planning and creative asset development. With a robust network of partners and proprietary technology, Qverse enhances media reach across various channels such as social, display, native, video, and search, ultimately delivering significant value and return on investment for their clients.

Qverse

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Qverse operates as a mobile performance media company that connects global brands with mobile consumers. The firm specializes in data-driven mobile advertising services aimed at fostering the growth of both emerging and established brands. Qverse offers comprehensive performance marketing solutions, including mobile branding and user acquisition campaigns that are developed in-house. Their services encompass all aspects of mobile advertising, from acquisition and tracking to reporting and optimization, ensuring a strategic approach to campaign planning and creative asset development. With a robust network of partners and proprietary technology, Qverse enhances media reach across various channels such as social, display, native, video, and search, ultimately delivering significant value and return on investment for their clients.

Datapine

Series A in 2015
Datapine GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing data visualization and business intelligence (BI) software as a service (SaaS). Its platform offers a range of tools for business analysis, data visualization, and reporting, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical users. This enterprise-grade solution facilitates the merging of diverse data sets without the need for extensive database restructuring, enabling users to explore and visualize data seamlessly. Datapine serves a variety of sectors, including energy, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and retail, providing not only BI tools but also consulting and coaching services. The company aims to lead the innovation in the BI market for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping organizations make informed decisions by uncovering insights and trends within their data.

Familonet

Series A in 2015
Familonet GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, develops the FAMILO smartphone application, which enables users to share their location with family and friends. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing communication within families and small groups through intelligent geolocation features. The app offers tools for emergency alerts, real-time location sharing, and the ability to send messages and photos among group members, all while ensuring user privacy through voluntary location sharing. FAMILO is designed to be user-friendly for all age groups and operates efficiently with low battery consumption. The app has gained significant traction, with over 900,000 users globally, particularly in markets such as Brazil, India, Germany, Turkey, and the USA. Familonet has received recognition for its innovation, winning awards like the MobileTech Award and the Webfuture Award, and was part of the European Space Agency's Business Incubator Centre in 2015. As of August 2019, Familonet operates as a subsidiary of FamiloApp GmbH.

Familonet

Seed Round in 2013
Familonet GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, develops the FAMILO smartphone application, which enables users to share their location with family and friends. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing communication within families and small groups through intelligent geolocation features. The app offers tools for emergency alerts, real-time location sharing, and the ability to send messages and photos among group members, all while ensuring user privacy through voluntary location sharing. FAMILO is designed to be user-friendly for all age groups and operates efficiently with low battery consumption. The app has gained significant traction, with over 900,000 users globally, particularly in markets such as Brazil, India, Germany, Turkey, and the USA. Familonet has received recognition for its innovation, winning awards like the MobileTech Award and the Webfuture Award, and was part of the European Space Agency's Business Incubator Centre in 2015. As of August 2019, Familonet operates as a subsidiary of FamiloApp GmbH.

Imprint

Angel Round in 2013
Imprint is a curated retailer and lifestyle publication for men. Each week, Imprint curates, sources, and sells a limited collection of products — including clothing, literature, furniture, artwork, coffee, and so forth — for the modern, discerning gentleman. Collections are coupled with independent journalism, editorial photography, illustrations, and film, sourced exclusively from creators around the world.

Datapine

Seed Round in 2013
Datapine GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing data visualization and business intelligence (BI) software as a service (SaaS). Its platform offers a range of tools for business analysis, data visualization, and reporting, making it accessible to both technical and non-technical users. This enterprise-grade solution facilitates the merging of diverse data sets without the need for extensive database restructuring, enabling users to explore and visualize data seamlessly. Datapine serves a variety of sectors, including energy, healthcare, financial services, logistics, and retail, providing not only BI tools but also consulting and coaching services. The company aims to lead the innovation in the BI market for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping organizations make informed decisions by uncovering insights and trends within their data.

stylemarks

Seed Round in 2013
Stylemarks is a mobile application that facilitates the buying, selling, and discovery of unique design products. The platform focuses on young, trendy, and non-mainstream fashion and design items from European designers, creating an online marketplace that emphasizes peer-to-peer commerce. By leveraging mobile technology, Stylemarks aims to transform the e-commerce experience, similar to how Tumblr revolutionized blogging. Users can explore a diverse range of labels and products, promoting a dynamic and engaging shopping experience anytime and anywhere.

Klash

Seed Round in 2013
Klash GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a mobile and web application designed to connect friends through engaging real-life activities. The platform allows users to challenge or dare their friends to participate in fun-based competitions, enhancing social interactions and creating memorable experiences. Available on iOS and as a web application, Klash facilitates easy engagement among users, enabling them to share moments and foster connections in a playful manner.

JustBook

Seed Round in 2012
JustBook is a mobile application focused on last-minute hotel bookings, providing users with information and offers on hotels in various cities. The platform enables travelers to secure same-day accommodations at discounted rates and access last-minute deals tailored to specific destinations. By simplifying the booking process, JustBook facilitates hassle-free travel, allowing users to focus on their journey without the stress of finding suitable lodging.

JustBook

Seed Round in 2012
JustBook is a mobile application focused on last-minute hotel bookings, providing users with information and offers on hotels in various cities. The platform enables travelers to secure same-day accommodations at discounted rates and access last-minute deals tailored to specific destinations. By simplifying the booking process, JustBook facilitates hassle-free travel, allowing users to focus on their journey without the stress of finding suitable lodging.

KissMyAds

Angel Round in 2011
KissMyAds Ltd. is a mobile performance marketing network that enables app developers, advertisers, and publishers to efficiently monetize mobile traffic. Established in 2008 and headquartered in London, the company provides a platform that allows users to set up advertising campaigns for app store offers without incurring financial losses. KissMyAds specializes in offering tailored technical solutions that help optimize high-performance campaigns on the mobile web. As of November 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Ströer Digital Group GmbH. Through its advanced technology and risk-free platform, KissMyAds supports its clients in maximizing their advertising efforts and achieving better returns on their investments in mobile marketing.

GTX Messaging

Seed Round in 2006
GTX Messaging is a developer of a mobile messaging application that specializes in providing global SMS services. The company focuses on delivering a unique blend of global reach, reliable technology, and cost-effectiveness, allowing businesses to send messages securely and efficiently worldwide. Their solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructures, ensuring that clients can access tailored messaging services that align with their specific needs. By leveraging extensive industry experience, GTX Messaging aims to be a trusted partner for organizations seeking competitive advantages through effective communication.
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