Vito Ventures

Founded in 2015, Vito Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany. It invests in breakthrough tech and business startups focusing on IoT, B2B marketplaces, enterprise software, SaaS, and energy tech. The firm backs ambitious founders addressing fundamental societal challenges such as climate change and energy security through technology. Vito Ventures leverages its industrial investor base to provide extensive resources and domain expertise to its portfolio companies.

Benedikt Herles Ph.D

Venture Partner

Markus Pfuhl

Managing Partner

24 past transactions

Wirepas

Series D in 2023
Wirepas Ltd. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Based in Tampere, Wirepas develops Pino, a unique multi-hop mesh network solution that enables reliable and scalable connectivity for IoT devices. This technology supports the creation of autonomous networks that can expand to millions of devices without the need for traditional infrastructure. Wirepas Pino offers deterministic performance, local radio adaptability, and high reliability, addressing key challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company provides extensive support throughout the design and delivery process, including pre-integrated and tested reference implementations to facilitate IoT connectivity projects across various applications.

CrateDB

Venture Round in 2021
CrateDB is an open-source, multi-model distributed database that combines SQL simplicity with NoSQL scalability. It enables real-time analytics of complex, high-volume data, including IoT and machine data.

IQM Quantum Computers

Series A in 2020
IQM Quantum Computers, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing and manufacturing hardware systems for quantum computing. The company focuses on scalable hardware solutions utilizing superconducting technology to build quantum processors for universal quantum computers. By concentrating on practical applications, IQM aims to enhance quantum computing capabilities and address challenges faced by various industries and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has achieved significant advancements in areas such as thermal management, which are crucial for improving computational speed and information accuracy. The company's innovations position it as a leader in the global pursuit of large-scale quantum computing solutions. IQM also offers access to its hardware for research laboratories and supercomputing centers, helping businesses reduce error rates that currently limit computing performance.

Micropsi Industries

Series A in 2020
Micropsi Industries GmbH is a Berlin-based robotics software company founded in 2014, specializing in machine learning solutions for robotics and process control. The company develops MIRAI, an advanced robot control system designed for complex assembly tasks. MIRAI enables robots to perform movements that adapt to subtle changes in their environment, utilizing cameras and force sensors. Unlike traditional programming methods, MIRAI's capabilities are acquired through a process of demonstration, correction, and repetition, allowing users to train robots without the need for coding or problem modeling. This innovative approach enhances productivity, ergonomics, and resilience in industrial settings, making it easier for businesses to automate tasks that were previously deemed too complex.

SimScale

Series C in 2020
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Isar Aerospace

Series A in 2019
Isar Aerospace is a space technology company focused on developing automated production methods for rockets. The company designs launch vehicles that facilitate the deployment and resupply of satellite constellations, aiming to provide low-cost and flexible access to space for small satellites. With an emphasis on sustainability, Isar Aerospace offers environmentally friendly solutions for propelling small launchers and upper-stage vehicles, thereby lowering entry barriers for clients seeking affordable and reliable space access.

IQM Quantum Computers

Seed Round in 2019
IQM Quantum Computers, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing and manufacturing hardware systems for quantum computing. The company focuses on scalable hardware solutions utilizing superconducting technology to build quantum processors for universal quantum computers. By concentrating on practical applications, IQM aims to enhance quantum computing capabilities and address challenges faced by various industries and society. As a spin-out from Aalto University and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, IQM has achieved significant advancements in areas such as thermal management, which are crucial for improving computational speed and information accuracy. The company's innovations position it as a leader in the global pursuit of large-scale quantum computing solutions. IQM also offers access to its hardware for research laboratories and supercomputing centers, helping businesses reduce error rates that currently limit computing performance.

Wirepas

Series B in 2019
Wirepas Ltd. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Based in Tampere, Wirepas develops Pino, a unique multi-hop mesh network solution that enables reliable and scalable connectivity for IoT devices. This technology supports the creation of autonomous networks that can expand to millions of devices without the need for traditional infrastructure. Wirepas Pino offers deterministic performance, local radio adaptability, and high reliability, addressing key challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company provides extensive support throughout the design and delivery process, including pre-integrated and tested reference implementations to facilitate IoT connectivity projects across various applications.

IntraNav

Series A in 2019
IntraNav is a developer of a process virtualization platform that aims to enhance efficiency in manufacturing, intralogistics, and shipment. The company specializes in the industrial Internet of Things, facilitating the transition to Industry 4.0 through its advanced INTRANAV Platform and Technology. This platform features pre-built software modules for process automation, navigation of automated guided vehicles, route optimization based on real-time location systems (RTLS), plant and yard management, fleet management, process mapping, analysis, and safety management. IntraNav offers a comprehensive RTLS platform utilizing ultra-wideband, narrowband IoT, and 5G technologies, providing all necessary components and services for smart factory applications. Clients can effortlessly create their own RTLS applications on the IntraNav.IO Platform using a user-friendly visual programming language that requires no coding skills.

Zeuz

Venture Round in 2018
Zeuz GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing gaming hosting services and infrastructure tailored for multiplayer games. The company offers a comprehensive suite of backend technologies, including hybrid cloud multiplayer infrastructure, server browser components, matchmaking customization tools, and various telemetry services. With a founding team experienced in multiplayer infrastructure spanning 15 years, Zeuz aims to simplify online game development, allowing studios to focus on content creation efficiently. The company's technology supports a significant player base, delivering optimal multiplayer experiences to over 50 million gamers in more than 50 countries. Zeuz operates as a subsidiary of Improbable Worlds Ltd.

ObjectBox

Seed Round in 2018
ObjectBox Limited is a technology company founded in 2015, headquartered in Berkhamsted, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. The company specializes in mobile databases and synchronization technology tailored for app and IoT developers. ObjectBox's high-performance on-device database facilitates efficient data management across distributed edge devices, enabling developers to access and process data reliably and quickly, even in offline environments. In 2024, ObjectBox introduced the world's first on-device vector database, allowing artificial intelligence applications to function directly on devices without internet connectivity. The company’s solutions are utilized by over 1.5 million developers globally and are particularly impactful in sectors such as Automotive and Industrial IoT, with notable implementations like its technology being used in BMW vehicles since April 2023. ObjectBox's focus on enhancing application performance while minimizing resource needs and associated costs positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of edge computing.

Wirelane

Series A in 2018
Wirelane designs and develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure and provides installation, software integration, maintenance, and operation services. It offers complete solutions for building, operating, and marketing charging networks, including cutting-edge charging technology, a digital management and billing platform, and comprehensive service modules. The company focuses on managing charging infrastructure and charging processes for electric vehicles, enabling clients to deploy extensive charging networks. Headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, Wirelane has been active since 2016.

Micropsi Industries

Series A in 2018
Micropsi Industries GmbH is a Berlin-based robotics software company founded in 2014, specializing in machine learning solutions for robotics and process control. The company develops MIRAI, an advanced robot control system designed for complex assembly tasks. MIRAI enables robots to perform movements that adapt to subtle changes in their environment, utilizing cameras and force sensors. Unlike traditional programming methods, MIRAI's capabilities are acquired through a process of demonstration, correction, and repetition, allowing users to train robots without the need for coding or problem modeling. This innovative approach enhances productivity, ergonomics, and resilience in industrial settings, making it easier for businesses to automate tasks that were previously deemed too complex.

CrateDB

Series A in 2018
CrateDB is an open-source, multi-model distributed database that combines SQL simplicity with NoSQL scalability. It enables real-time analytics of complex, high-volume data, including IoT and machine data.

Artisense

Seed Round in 2018
Artisense Corporation is a technology company specializing in computer vision and artificial intelligence, primarily for autonomous vehicles and robotics. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company develops advanced 3D vision systems that allow original equipment manufacturers to create autonomous vehicles. Artisense offers a range of cloud-based AI solutions, including its Spatial Intelligence Platform, which generates dynamic global 3D maps through crowdsourced data from various sensors. Additionally, the company provides MonarX, a retrofit 3D stereo sensor designed for autonomous driving, along with services in data analytics, predictive modeling, and dynamic 3D mapping and localization. Artisense's technology facilitates visual inertial positioning systems that enable GNSS-independent navigation, making it a scalable and cost-effective choice for enhancing spatial understanding and positioning accuracy in autonomous applications.

Soley

Series A in 2018
Soley is a software company that develops analytics and management software for engineering and product development. It offers products for domain-specific modeling, data intelligence, and automated analytics, including tools for data quality, visualization, and deploying tailored applications. The platform integrates data from development, purchasing, manufacturing, and sales to help product managers optimize portfolios, automate workflows, and manage complexity. Applications cover change management, verification and validation, test-case management, and product architecture analysis, enabling informed decision making. The company serves automotive, consumer goods, medical equipment, IT, and electronics industries, with activities in Germany and international markets.

Service Partner ONE

Series B in 2018
Service Partner ONE GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing and developing office management software tailored for building service contractors and their clients. The company offers the 'ONE' app suite, which aims to enhance operational efficiency by digitally integrating the entire value chain of building services and facility management. This suite distinguishes itself from traditional software providers by focusing on user-friendly applications that combine intuitive usability with various common IT solutions, ensuring exceptional comfort and mobile accessibility, all at competitive prices. Service Partner ONE is committed to helping its customers optimize their processes through modern technological solutions.

vr-on

Venture Round in 2017
vr-on GmbH, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Herrsching, Germany, specializes in software solutions for industrial applications within the virtual and augmented reality sectors. The company develops the Stage platform, a collaborative environment that securely connects professionals in virtual reality. vr-on's offerings include product evaluation, training, trade show setups, and production planning specifically tailored for automotive and aerospace industries. By leveraging nearly two decades of industry expertise, vr-on aims to democratize access to virtual reality technologies in enterprise settings, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration through its comprehensive cloud solutions for multi-user applications.

Micropsi Industries

Seed Round in 2017
Micropsi Industries GmbH is a Berlin-based robotics software company founded in 2014, specializing in machine learning solutions for robotics and process control. The company develops MIRAI, an advanced robot control system designed for complex assembly tasks. MIRAI enables robots to perform movements that adapt to subtle changes in their environment, utilizing cameras and force sensors. Unlike traditional programming methods, MIRAI's capabilities are acquired through a process of demonstration, correction, and repetition, allowing users to train robots without the need for coding or problem modeling. This innovative approach enhances productivity, ergonomics, and resilience in industrial settings, making it easier for businesses to automate tasks that were previously deemed too complex.

SimScale

Venture Round in 2017
SimScale GmbH is a Munich-based company that operates a cloud-based engineering simulation platform designed for engineers, designers, scientists, and students. Founded in 2012, SimScale allows users to test, validate, and optimize product designs by offering a comprehensive suite of simulation tools in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics, all accessible through a standard web browser. The platform enables users to create models, perform simulations, and analyze results efficiently. Additionally, SimScale supports users in the process of computer-aided design (CAD) by facilitating mesh creation and analysis setup. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including HVAC, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, as well as providing online support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience.

Wirepas

Venture Round in 2016
Wirepas Ltd. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Based in Tampere, Wirepas develops Pino, a unique multi-hop mesh network solution that enables reliable and scalable connectivity for IoT devices. This technology supports the creation of autonomous networks that can expand to millions of devices without the need for traditional infrastructure. Wirepas Pino offers deterministic performance, local radio adaptability, and high reliability, addressing key challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company provides extensive support throughout the design and delivery process, including pre-integrated and tested reference implementations to facilitate IoT connectivity projects across various applications.

Service Partner ONE

Series A in 2016
Service Partner ONE GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing and developing office management software tailored for building service contractors and their clients. The company offers the 'ONE' app suite, which aims to enhance operational efficiency by digitally integrating the entire value chain of building services and facility management. This suite distinguishes itself from traditional software providers by focusing on user-friendly applications that combine intuitive usability with various common IT solutions, ensuring exceptional comfort and mobile accessibility, all at competitive prices. Service Partner ONE is committed to helping its customers optimize their processes through modern technological solutions.

CrateDB

Seed Round in 2016
CrateDB is an open-source, multi-model distributed database that combines SQL simplicity with NoSQL scalability. It enables real-time analytics of complex, high-volume data, including IoT and machine data.

Wirepas

Series A in 2016
Wirepas Ltd. is a Finnish company established in 2010, specializing in wireless communication solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). Based in Tampere, Wirepas develops Pino, a unique multi-hop mesh network solution that enables reliable and scalable connectivity for IoT devices. This technology supports the creation of autonomous networks that can expand to millions of devices without the need for traditional infrastructure. Wirepas Pino offers deterministic performance, local radio adaptability, and high reliability, addressing key challenges faced by IoT platforms. The company provides extensive support throughout the design and delivery process, including pre-integrated and tested reference implementations to facilitate IoT connectivity projects across various applications.
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