Vorwerk Ventures

Vorwerk Ventures is the venture capital and private equity division of Vorwerk & Co. KG, established in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm specializes in growth capital investments, targeting mid and late-stage venture, growth phase, and young middle-market companies. It focuses primarily on consumer technology, particularly those employing direct-to-consumer business models. Vorwerk Ventures invests between €1 million and €10 million in its portfolio companies, with a preference for minority equity stakes. The investment strategy encompasses a wide geographical range, including developed markets in Europe, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the United States. The firm emphasizes the importance of a strong founding team, existing market presence, and a well-defined exit strategy when considering investment opportunities, which often begin at the Seed and Series A stages. With assets under management exceeding €250 million, Vorwerk Ventures is committed to supporting innovative entrepreneurs in the consumer-facing digital business sector.

Sascha Guenther

Principal

Sascha Günther

Partner

Constantin Koenigsegg

Investment Manager

Constantin Koenigsegg-Aulendorf

Investor

Dirk Meurer

Managing Partner

Norbert Muschong

Managing Partner

Jörg Neermann

Venture Partner

Peter Schmetz

Principal

Dominik Steinkuehler

Partner

Dominik Steinkühler

Partner

Holger Witte

Partner

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Sunhero

Series A in 2023
Sunhero specializes in providing custom-built solar panel solutions, focusing on both rental and purchase options for photovoltaic systems. The company aims to make solar energy accessible and affordable for consumers by offering a streamlined process for installing these systems in residential properties. Customers can choose to rent solar panels for a 20-year period or purchase them outright. Sunhero's personalized service is designed to help individuals reduce their monthly electricity costs while contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Additionally, the company is committed to developing technology and infrastructure that supports the global transition to green energy.

Rex

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a veterinary clinic designed to make pets feel comfortable and provide veterinary services. The company offers mobile appointment booking, telehealth visits and regular reminders about vaccinations and check-ups and provides pet checkups, preventive care and diagnostics, enabling pet owners to take care of their pets and receive veterinary care.

Everdrop

Series B in 2022
Everdrop GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of plastic-free cleaning products aimed at promoting sustainability in household cleaning. The company's offerings include vegan natural cosmetic products, packaged cleanser tablets that can be mixed at home, reusable spray bottles, and laundry detergent powder. By providing these eco-friendly alternatives, Everdrop enables consumers to maintain their households in a straightforward and environmentally conscious manner.

Nilo Health

Seed Round in 2022
Provider of mental well-being services intended to create a space for communications regarding mental stress. The company's service offers events and communication materials, sessions, on-site seminars, workshops, webinars, and online courses, enabling employers and employees to better deal with mental challenges or stressful situations.

rebike1 GmbH

Venture Round in 2022
rebike1 GmbH, established in 2018 and located in Krailling, Germany, operates a platform for buying and selling used electric bikes (e-bikes). The company sources new e-bikes from prominent manufacturers such as Winora/Haibike, Husqvarna, Flyer, KTM, and Orbea, which are rented to businesses and consumers before being refurbished and sold with a two-year warranty. Additionally, rebike1 acquires used e-bikes from rental stations and retailers, refurbishes them, and markets them to consumers. In Oberstdorf, a popular tourist destination near Munich, rebike1 manages the largest e-bike rental station in the region. The company, which employs 18 people, is expanding its rental services under the brand ebike1verleih in collaboration with local bike shops in various tourist areas.

Avi Medical

Series B in 2022
Avi Medical GmbH develops medical consultation application for patients. It offers online appointment and video call options. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Better Dairy

Series A in 2022
The Better Dairy Co. produces dairy products. It offers chees, yoghurt, and ice cream. The company is based in London, United Kingdom.

Alpakas

Seed Round in 2022
Alpakas operates a grocery delivery platform that emphasizes sustainability and convenience. Utilizing e-cargo bikes, the company delivers a variety of products, including fresh foods, pastries, beverages, household items, and beauty care, all packaged without plastic and in reusable containers. Alpakas focuses on sourcing ingredients sustainably and promotes transparency regarding the environmental impact of its services. By offering same-day delivery and gift packs for new products, the business aims to provide a comprehensive and eco-friendly shopping experience while encouraging customers to minimize their ecological footprint.

Sharpist

Series A in 2022
Sharpist GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, has developed an online platform focused on coaching and professional development. The platform offers a range of services including video coaching, personalized exercises, micro-tasks, and evaluations. It aims to facilitate individual coaching for professional growth, enabling companies to implement executive coaching at scale across their workforce. By providing tools for goal setting and expert chat, Sharpist helps professionals engage more effectively in their career development.

Zapp

Series B in 2022
Zapp is a company that specializes in on-demand delivery services, focusing on providing essential items swiftly and conveniently. Founded in 2020 and based in Kent, United Kingdom, Zapp offers a platform that allows customers to order groceries and other everyday necessities from local stores, delivering them directly to their doors. The service operates 24/7, ensuring that users can access a wide range of products, including snacks, drinks, and groceries, all within minutes. Zapp is supported by prominent investors and boasts a team with significant experience from leading companies in the delivery and e-commerce sectors.

MedKitDoc

Seed Round in 2021
MedKitDoc offers patients talks to doctors via video conference by medical professionals who can examine patients by using certified medical devices.

FORMEL Skin

Series A in 2021
FORMEL Skin is a company that specializes in the manufacture of dermatology products, focusing on digitizing and transforming the field of dermatology. It operates as a vertically integrated e-health service, providing medical and science-based solutions to address a wide range of dermatological conditions. The company's offerings are tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals, with products customized after comprehensive evaluations by dermatologists. This approach allows patients with skin issues to receive personalized treatment plans that are designed to effectively address their unique conditions.

Ruuky

Seed Round in 2021
Ruuky is the first German Neobank for the Generation Z. We have a European ambition and are offering a social interactive banking experience with a virtual- and physical Debit- Mastercard.

Mädchenflohmarkt

Venture Round in 2021
Mädchenflohmarkt GmbH operates an online platform for sale of second hand clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories for girls. It offers a free concierge service to users wanting to sell their goods on the platform, without listing their goods themselves. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

Tickitto

Seed Round in 2021
Tickitto AI Ltd, doing business as Tickitto, develops and operates tools that connects ticketing platforms and travel distributors. It offers solutions, such as API, a solution that allows partners to access inventory, pricing, and availability through a single pipe from the supplier; Web application to buy tickets for music, sports, theatre, live entertainment, tours, and museums; and commission tracking dashboard that enables users to track in real time the commission users are earning from selling tickets through API. The company was formerly known as Sagacity Communications Ltd and changed its name to Tickitto Ai Ltd in February 2018. Tickitto AI Ltd was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Bath, United Kingdom.

Planted

Convertible Note in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Planted

Convertible Note in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

HABYT

Series B in 2021
Habyt is a developer and supplier of a comprehensive concept for temporary living. Starting with the renting and fitting of suitable objects over the search for suitable prospective customers up to an all-round care of the tenants.

Aitme

Venture Round in 2021
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

Avi Medical

Series A in 2021
Avi Medical GmbH develops medical consultation application for patients. It offers online appointment and video call options. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Boon

Seed Round in 2021
Boon is a live streaming platform that enhances the interaction between influencers and their most dedicated fans. By facilitating exclusive events, Boon allows creators to schedule live sessions with a limited number of participants, fostering a more personal and authentic communication experience. This engagement model not only deepens the connection between stars and their audiences but also provides influencers with new revenue opportunities. The platform is designed to transform casual fans into passionate supporters by rewarding their loyalty and involvement, creating a vibrant community centered around shared experiences.

rebike1 GmbH

Series B in 2021
rebike1 GmbH, established in 2018 and located in Krailling, Germany, operates a platform for buying and selling used electric bikes (e-bikes). The company sources new e-bikes from prominent manufacturers such as Winora/Haibike, Husqvarna, Flyer, KTM, and Orbea, which are rented to businesses and consumers before being refurbished and sold with a two-year warranty. Additionally, rebike1 acquires used e-bikes from rental stations and retailers, refurbishes them, and markets them to consumers. In Oberstdorf, a popular tourist destination near Munich, rebike1 manages the largest e-bike rental station in the region. The company, which employs 18 people, is expanding its rental services under the brand ebike1verleih in collaboration with local bike shops in various tourist areas.

Planted

Series A in 2021
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives, including products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken. Founded in 2019 and based in Zürich, the company utilizes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. By focusing on high-quality, natural ingredients, Planted Foods aims to deliver nutritious, high-protein products that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers.

Everdrop

Seed Round in 2021
Everdrop GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the manufacture of plastic-free cleaning products aimed at promoting sustainability in household cleaning. The company's offerings include vegan natural cosmetic products, packaged cleanser tablets that can be mixed at home, reusable spray bottles, and laundry detergent powder. By providing these eco-friendly alternatives, Everdrop enables consumers to maintain their households in a straightforward and environmentally conscious manner.

Avi Medical

Seed Round in 2021
Avi Medical GmbH develops medical consultation application for patients. It offers online appointment and video call options. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Munich, Germany.

Smartfrog

Venture Round in 2020
Smartfrog is a technology company founded in 2014 by Abbas Sadegh, Andreas Rudyk, and Norbert Stangl, specializing in home surveillance solutions. It provides a comprehensive service that includes an application for both Android and iOS, a camera, and video storage capabilities. The company's offerings are designed to monitor various environments such as homes, apartments, and holiday properties, as well as to oversee children, pets, and business locations. Smartfrog focuses on consumer IoT solutions, aiming to make modern technologies accessible, affordable, and safe for users. Its DIY smart home security subscription services are user-friendly and cater to a wide demographic, supporting individuals throughout different life stages.

FORMEL Skin

Seed Round in 2020
FORMEL Skin is a company that specializes in the manufacture of dermatology products, focusing on digitizing and transforming the field of dermatology. It operates as a vertically integrated e-health service, providing medical and science-based solutions to address a wide range of dermatological conditions. The company's offerings are tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals, with products customized after comprehensive evaluations by dermatologists. This approach allows patients with skin issues to receive personalized treatment plans that are designed to effectively address their unique conditions.

CrossEngage

Venture Round in 2020
CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution designed to enhance customer engagement and loyalty for digital marketers. Established in 2015, the company provides a platform that integrates customer data with campaign management capabilities, allowing marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. By creating comprehensive user profiles and enabling segmentation based on sociodemographic and historical purchase data, CrossEngage facilitates personalized communication, helping clients deliver consistent and relevant messages to their target audiences. The company also addresses the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, promoting a streamlined approach to cross-channel communication. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, CrossEngage operates an office in London, serving a growing market of digital marketers in Germany and beyond.

homefully

Series A in 2020
homefully GmbH specializes in providing co-living spaces and paying guest accommodations in major European cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Zurich, and Hamburg. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, the company offers fully furnished bedrooms along with a range of services including cleaning, concierge assistance, and personal check-in. homefully aims to create contemporary living environments tailored for young professionals and urban dwellers, promoting a sense of community while handling the logistical aspects of shared living.

Sharpist

Seed Round in 2020
Sharpist GmbH, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, has developed an online platform focused on coaching and professional development. The platform offers a range of services including video coaching, personalized exercises, micro-tasks, and evaluations. It aims to facilitate individual coaching for professional growth, enabling companies to implement executive coaching at scale across their workforce. By providing tools for goal setting and expert chat, Sharpist helps professionals engage more effectively in their career development.

Ottonova

Series D in 2019
Ottonova Holding AG, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing health insurance products via a digital platform. The company focuses on simplifying the insurance experience for its users, offering a range of services designed to support their health needs. Ottonova aims to be a dependable health partner, ensuring that customers have access to the necessary resources for their well-being. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its clients while addressing their long-term health insurance requirements.

rebike1 GmbH

Series A in 2019
rebike1 GmbH, established in 2018 and located in Krailling, Germany, operates a platform for buying and selling used electric bikes (e-bikes). The company sources new e-bikes from prominent manufacturers such as Winora/Haibike, Husqvarna, Flyer, KTM, and Orbea, which are rented to businesses and consumers before being refurbished and sold with a two-year warranty. Additionally, rebike1 acquires used e-bikes from rental stations and retailers, refurbishes them, and markets them to consumers. In Oberstdorf, a popular tourist destination near Munich, rebike1 manages the largest e-bike rental station in the region. The company, which employs 18 people, is expanding its rental services under the brand ebike1verleih in collaboration with local bike shops in various tourist areas.

HelloFreshGO

Series A in 2019
HelloFreshGO GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing smart vending machines designed to enhance workplace nutrition. Founded in 2003, the company operates as a subsidiary of HelloFreshGO SE. These automatic vending machines serve as micro-markets for offices, offering employees convenient access to a diverse range of meals, salads, snacks, and drinks throughout the workday. By utilizing less than 1.5 square meters of space, HelloFreshGO's solution can effectively replace traditional canteen services at a lower cost, ensuring that employees have access to healthy food options any time they need them.

Aitme

Seed Round in 2019
We developed a fully automated robotic kitchen serving a variety of 100s of different dishes - always freshly cooked and customised by the user. As a start our business model is selling / leasing the robots to corporate clients to provide a flexible lunch option for employees. We take care of the whole operations and also sell the dishes - which is our actual profit stream. As the robot is very flexible we also see big potential in ghost kitchens, high frequency locations (train stations, airports, hospitals) and restaurants.

CrossEngage

Series A in 2019
CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution designed to enhance customer engagement and loyalty for digital marketers. Established in 2015, the company provides a platform that integrates customer data with campaign management capabilities, allowing marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. By creating comprehensive user profiles and enabling segmentation based on sociodemographic and historical purchase data, CrossEngage facilitates personalized communication, helping clients deliver consistent and relevant messages to their target audiences. The company also addresses the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, promoting a streamlined approach to cross-channel communication. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, CrossEngage operates an office in London, serving a growing market of digital marketers in Germany and beyond.

Horizn Studios

Series B in 2019
Horizn Studios GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative luggage and travel bags tailored for modern travelers. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including backpacks, totes, laptop bags, weekender bags, and cabin trolleys, catering to both men and women. Additionally, Horizn Studios provides travel accessories such as smart chargers, wallets, and cosmetics cases. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the European luggage market, focusing on premium quality and competitive pricing. Their signature Smart Luggage range integrates features like GPS tracking, removable chargers, and a travel app, aiming to enhance the travel experience for digital nomads and conscious travelers. Horizn Studios sells its products through physical stores and online platforms, promoting a sustainable approach to travel.

Smartfrog

Venture Round in 2018
Smartfrog is a technology company founded in 2014 by Abbas Sadegh, Andreas Rudyk, and Norbert Stangl, specializing in home surveillance solutions. It provides a comprehensive service that includes an application for both Android and iOS, a camera, and video storage capabilities. The company's offerings are designed to monitor various environments such as homes, apartments, and holiday properties, as well as to oversee children, pets, and business locations. Smartfrog focuses on consumer IoT solutions, aiming to make modern technologies accessible, affordable, and safe for users. Its DIY smart home security subscription services are user-friendly and cater to a wide demographic, supporting individuals throughout different life stages.

Lesara

Series D in 2018
Lesara is an e-commerce platform specializing in non-branded consumer products, particularly fashion merchandise, offering competitive prices. Established in 2013, the company has expanded its operations to 24 markets across Europe, supporting seven languages and boasting a product assortment of over 100,000 SKUs. With offices in China and Germany, Lesara operates a vertically integrated supply chain that enables it to bring collections from concept to market in just two weeks. The company has experienced significant growth, recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe in 2016, and employs a team of over 300 individuals dedicated to its agile retail model.

Flaschenpost

Venture Round in 2018
Flaschenpost GmbH is a German company founded in 2016, specializing in the on-demand delivery of beverages through its online platform and mobile app. Headquartered in Münster, Flaschenpost operates 21 hubs across more than 130 cities in Germany, delivering over 60,000 crates of beverages daily. The company's product range includes water, beer, lemonade, spritzer, juice, wine, coffee, and soft drinks. With a focus on efficiency, Flaschenpost utilizes an advanced routing algorithm and optimized logistics to ensure that orders are delivered within 120 minutes directly to customers' doors, providing a service that combines speed and competitive pricing similar to local retailers.

Horizn Studios

Series A in 2018
Horizn Studios GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative luggage and travel bags tailored for modern travelers. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including backpacks, totes, laptop bags, weekender bags, and cabin trolleys, catering to both men and women. Additionally, Horizn Studios provides travel accessories such as smart chargers, wallets, and cosmetics cases. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the European luggage market, focusing on premium quality and competitive pricing. Their signature Smart Luggage range integrates features like GPS tracking, removable chargers, and a travel app, aiming to enhance the travel experience for digital nomads and conscious travelers. Horizn Studios sells its products through physical stores and online platforms, promoting a sustainable approach to travel.

Lillydoo

Series A in 2017
Lillydoo GmbH is a monthly subscription-based company specializing in baby care products, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The company focuses on providing skin-friendly and natural products, recognizing the sensitive nature of a baby's skin, particularly given that infants typically wear diapers for the first three years of life. Lillydoo's offerings include diapers and wipes that are free from harmful substances such as chlorine, perfumes, parabens, PEG emulsifiers, phthalates, and hormone-active agents. All products are 100% vegan and developed without animal testing, adhering to high safety standards that are regularly verified by independent institutions. The e-commerce platform caters specifically to urban parents seeking safe and healthy options for their children.

Thermondo

Series D in 2017
Thermondo GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2013 that operates an online platform for comparing and purchasing home heating systems. It specializes in the installation of these systems and offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance energy efficiency. By digitizing the entire process—from lead generation to installation and after-sales support—Thermondo has become the largest installer of heating solutions in Germany. The company focuses on providing innovative heat solutions that facilitate the energy transition, aiming to reduce energy costs for consumers while ensuring high-quality service and a superior customer experience.

CrossEngage

Venture Round in 2017
CrossEngage GmbH is a Berlin-based company that offers a cross-channel marketing cloud solution designed to enhance customer engagement and loyalty for digital marketers. Established in 2015, the company provides a platform that integrates customer data with campaign management capabilities, allowing marketing managers to orchestrate campaigns across various channels such as email, real-time advertising, onsite messaging, and push notifications. By creating comprehensive user profiles and enabling segmentation based on sociodemographic and historical purchase data, CrossEngage facilitates personalized communication, helping clients deliver consistent and relevant messages to their target audiences. The company also addresses the challenges of uncoordinated marketing efforts, promoting a streamlined approach to cross-channel communication. In addition to its headquarters in Berlin, CrossEngage operates an office in London, serving a growing market of digital marketers in Germany and beyond.

Lesara

Series C in 2017
Lesara is an e-commerce platform specializing in non-branded consumer products, particularly fashion merchandise, offering competitive prices. Established in 2013, the company has expanded its operations to 24 markets across Europe, supporting seven languages and boasting a product assortment of over 100,000 SKUs. With offices in China and Germany, Lesara operates a vertically integrated supply chain that enables it to bring collections from concept to market in just two weeks. The company has experienced significant growth, recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe in 2016, and employs a team of over 300 individuals dedicated to its agile retail model.

Ottonova

Series C in 2017
Ottonova Holding AG, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing health insurance products via a digital platform. The company focuses on simplifying the insurance experience for its users, offering a range of services designed to support their health needs. Ottonova aims to be a dependable health partner, ensuring that customers have access to the necessary resources for their well-being. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its clients while addressing their long-term health insurance requirements.

Ottonova

Series B in 2017
Ottonova Holding AG, founded in 2015 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in providing health insurance products via a digital platform. The company focuses on simplifying the insurance experience for its users, offering a range of services designed to support their health needs. Ottonova aims to be a dependable health partner, ensuring that customers have access to the necessary resources for their well-being. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance the everyday lives of its clients while addressing their long-term health insurance requirements.

Horizn Studios

Series A in 2016
Horizn Studios GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative luggage and travel bags tailored for modern travelers. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including backpacks, totes, laptop bags, weekender bags, and cabin trolleys, catering to both men and women. Additionally, Horizn Studios provides travel accessories such as smart chargers, wallets, and cosmetics cases. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the European luggage market, focusing on premium quality and competitive pricing. Their signature Smart Luggage range integrates features like GPS tracking, removable chargers, and a travel app, aiming to enhance the travel experience for digital nomads and conscious travelers. Horizn Studios sells its products through physical stores and online platforms, promoting a sustainable approach to travel.

JUNIQE

Series B in 2016
JUNIQE is the lifestyle brand for curated and affordable wall art, home accessories, stationery, and gifts. Their team of eCommerce professionals works to help customers make their houses their homes by bringing art into their everyday lives: Art. Everywhere. Seeking to engage and excite, JUNIQE's team searches the globe for emerging and established artists before handpicking artworks and printing these on selected merchandise. Its wide product portfolio includes premium posters, framed prints, shower curtains, cushions, personal planners and notebooks, to name a few. Guided by the vision of bringing art into every home, JUNIQE empowers and inspires its customers through exciting and affordable art.

Horizn Studios

Seed Round in 2016
Horizn Studios GmbH, based in Berlin, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative luggage and travel bags tailored for modern travelers. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse range of products, including backpacks, totes, laptop bags, weekender bags, and cabin trolleys, catering to both men and women. Additionally, Horizn Studios provides travel accessories such as smart chargers, wallets, and cosmetics cases. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the European luggage market, focusing on premium quality and competitive pricing. Their signature Smart Luggage range integrates features like GPS tracking, removable chargers, and a travel app, aiming to enhance the travel experience for digital nomads and conscious travelers. Horizn Studios sells its products through physical stores and online platforms, promoting a sustainable approach to travel.

PIPPA&JEAN

Series C in 2015
PIPPA&JEAN is a social selling community that empowers women to become independent entrepreneurs by offering a platform to showcase jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products. Through exclusive Style Parties and personalized Online Boutiques, Style Coaches can present these products while PIPPA&JEAN manages all operational aspects, including training, sourcing, storage, invoicing, and delivery. The company aims to inspire over 100,000 women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, aligning its mission with core values of initiative, quality, and a commitment to social good. By providing an accessible online shopping marketplace, PIPPA&JEAN facilitates the journey for women to start their own businesses and gain self-employment opportunities.

Lesara

Series B in 2015
Lesara is an e-commerce platform specializing in non-branded consumer products, particularly fashion merchandise, offering competitive prices. Established in 2013, the company has expanded its operations to 24 markets across Europe, supporting seven languages and boasting a product assortment of over 100,000 SKUs. With offices in China and Germany, Lesara operates a vertically integrated supply chain that enables it to bring collections from concept to market in just two weeks. The company has experienced significant growth, recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe in 2016, and employs a team of over 300 individuals dedicated to its agile retail model.

Vaniday

Series A in 2015
Vaniday is an online platform that facilitates the discovery and booking of beauty and wellness services. It connects clients with professionals offering a variety of services, including massages, haircuts, makeup, waxing, and yoga classes. The platform aims to enhance the experience for both customers and service providers by providing tools for customer relationship management, marketing, and online booking. This enables beauty and wellness professionals to manage appointments efficiently, communicate with clients through automated notifications, and ultimately increase their brand visibility and sales. By continuously expanding its inventory and enhancing its services, Vaniday seeks to create a comprehensive marketplace for beauty-conscious individuals.

gestigon

Series A in 2015
gestigon GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Lübeck, Germany, specializes in 3D image processing software for body and gesture recognition. The company develops middleware algorithms that utilize 3D depth sensors to track human poses, recognize gestures, and identify biometric features. Its solutions are predominantly applied in the automotive industry to enhance driver and passenger monitoring within vehicle cabins, as well as to improve cabin comfort and driving assistance. In addition, gestigon offers augmented reality and virtual reality interaction design services, enabling users to control electronic devices through gestures without physical contact. As of early 2017, gestigon operates as a subsidiary of Valeo SA, a leading global automotive supplier, which has facilitated the company's growth and expansion in the market.

JUNIQE

Series A in 2015
JUNIQE is the lifestyle brand for curated and affordable wall art, home accessories, stationery, and gifts. Their team of eCommerce professionals works to help customers make their houses their homes by bringing art into their everyday lives: Art. Everywhere. Seeking to engage and excite, JUNIQE's team searches the globe for emerging and established artists before handpicking artworks and printing these on selected merchandise. Its wide product portfolio includes premium posters, framed prints, shower curtains, cushions, personal planners and notebooks, to name a few. Guided by the vision of bringing art into every home, JUNIQE empowers and inspires its customers through exciting and affordable art.

Mädchenflohmarkt

Venture Round in 2014
Mädchenflohmarkt GmbH operates an online platform for sale of second hand clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories for girls. It offers a free concierge service to users wanting to sell their goods on the platform, without listing their goods themselves. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

PIPPA&JEAN

Series B in 2013
PIPPA&JEAN is a social selling community that empowers women to become independent entrepreneurs by offering a platform to showcase jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products. Through exclusive Style Parties and personalized Online Boutiques, Style Coaches can present these products while PIPPA&JEAN manages all operational aspects, including training, sourcing, storage, invoicing, and delivery. The company aims to inspire over 100,000 women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, aligning its mission with core values of initiative, quality, and a commitment to social good. By providing an accessible online shopping marketplace, PIPPA&JEAN facilitates the journey for women to start their own businesses and gain self-employment opportunities.

HelloFresh

Series C in 2013
HelloFresh SE is a meal kit subscription service that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to consumers' doorsteps, enabling them to prepare quick and healthy home-cooked meals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European nations. HelloFresh offers a diverse range of meal options, including premium meals, seasonal kits, and even snacks and wines, catering to different dietary preferences and occasions. Its business model emphasizes convenience, eliminating the need for meal planning and grocery shopping, while promoting sustainable practices through minimized food waste. By providing personalized meal solutions designed by nutritionists and chefs, HelloFresh aims to transform the way consumers shop for food and cook at home, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving online food supply chain.

HelloFresh

Series B in 2012
HelloFresh SE is a meal kit subscription service that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to consumers' doorsteps, enabling them to prepare quick and healthy home-cooked meals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the company operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and various European nations. HelloFresh offers a diverse range of meal options, including premium meals, seasonal kits, and even snacks and wines, catering to different dietary preferences and occasions. Its business model emphasizes convenience, eliminating the need for meal planning and grocery shopping, while promoting sustainable practices through minimized food waste. By providing personalized meal solutions designed by nutritionists and chefs, HelloFresh aims to transform the way consumers shop for food and cook at home, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving online food supply chain.

PIPPA&JEAN

Seed Round in 2012
PIPPA&JEAN is a social selling community that empowers women to become independent entrepreneurs by offering a platform to showcase jewelry, accessories, and lifestyle products. Through exclusive Style Parties and personalized Online Boutiques, Style Coaches can present these products while PIPPA&JEAN manages all operational aspects, including training, sourcing, storage, invoicing, and delivery. The company aims to inspire over 100,000 women to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams, aligning its mission with core values of initiative, quality, and a commitment to social good. By providing an accessible online shopping marketplace, PIPPA&JEAN facilitates the journey for women to start their own businesses and gain self-employment opportunities.

Tennis Point

Venture Round in 2012
Tennis Point is a German company that specialises in selling tennis and running equipment. It sells over 15,000 items from leading sports brands in its 8 stores and on its website which is available in 12 languages.

Neato

Series D in 2012
Neato Robotics is a venture-funded start-up based in Newark, California, developing robotic-based household appliances. The first product, a robotic vacuum cleaner with intelligent navigation was released in 2010. The company sells its products through brick-and-mortar and online retailers worldwide. Neato was acquired by Vorwerk in September 2017.

DaWanda

Venture Round in 2011
DaWanda GmbH operates an online marketplace specializing in unique and handmade products from professional artisans, artists, and designers. Founded in December 2006 and based in Berlin, Germany, the platform offers an extensive range of items, including fashion apparel, accessories, furniture, toys, homeware, and decorative materials. Customers can navigate the site using various filters such as category, price range, and recipient interests, facilitating personalized shopping experiences. In addition to its marketplace, DaWanda provides DIY tutorials and features a "gift ideas" section to assist users in selecting appropriate gifts for various occasions. The company emphasizes creativity and craftsmanship, connecting consumers with distinctive products that reflect individual styles and preferences.

PaulDirekt

Venture Round in 2011
PaulDirekt is an online shopping club that consolidates various product categories on a single platform. The company specializes in internet retail, offering a diverse range of products, including consumer electronics, fashion items, and sports products. This streamlined approach allows customers to access a wide selection of goods conveniently, enhancing their online shopping experience.

MeinAuto

Series C in 2011
MeinAuto GmbH, operating under the brand MeinAuto.de, is an online platform dedicated to facilitating the purchase of new cars in Germany. Established in 2007 and based in Cologne, the portal allows users to buy various types of vehicles, including compact cars, limousines, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, directly from dealers. In addition to vehicle purchases, MeinAuto.de offers services such as selecting workshops for maintenance and repairs, along with options for payment, leasing, or financing. The platform also serves as an information hub, providing users with news, vehicle tests, and guidance on finding authorized dealers. Users can engage with the portal to compare car prices, design custom vehicles, and seek assistance through email or phone.

stylefruits

Series C in 2011
stylefruits GmbH operates a style advice platform for fashion and home design. Its platform allows users to create individual outfits by combining a selection of fashionable clothing and accessories in the categories of women's fashion, men's fashion, and interior design from a range of online partner shops; recommend, rate, and discuss styles with other users online; and share them on the social media sites. The company’s solution is available as online platform, and as an application for smartphones and tablets. It serves customers in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Munich, Germany. As per the transaction announced on April 22, 2016, stylefruits GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Ströer SE & Co. KGaA.

MeinAuto

Series B in 2010
MeinAuto GmbH, operating under the brand MeinAuto.de, is an online platform dedicated to facilitating the purchase of new cars in Germany. Established in 2007 and based in Cologne, the portal allows users to buy various types of vehicles, including compact cars, limousines, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, directly from dealers. In addition to vehicle purchases, MeinAuto.de offers services such as selecting workshops for maintenance and repairs, along with options for payment, leasing, or financing. The platform also serves as an information hub, providing users with news, vehicle tests, and guidance on finding authorized dealers. Users can engage with the portal to compare car prices, design custom vehicles, and seek assistance through email or phone.

ENJO International GmbH

Venture Round in 2009
ENJO International develops, manufactures and distributes household cleaning products based on fiber technologies.

Stowa

Venture Round in 2009
STOWA GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of mechanical wristwatches, established in 1927 and located in Engelsbrand. The company specializes in producing a diverse range of timepieces, including sport, technical, and pilot watches, as well as offering options with leather or stainless steel straps. Additionally, STOWA provides watch repair services to its customers. The company sells its products through an online shop, catering to customers across the European Union and internationally, ensuring a broad reach for its precise and purpose-driven watches.

Dinner for Dogs

Venture Round in 2008
CenturyBiz GmbH develops and distributes high-quality natural pet food and additional selected products for dogs and cats under the brand names of Dinner for Dogs and Dinner for Cats.

Ringana

Venture Round in 2008
Ringana develops, produces and distributes high-quality nutritional supplements and fresh cosmetics on a purely natural, plant-based basis and has acquired a market-leading position in German-speaking countries in recent years.
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