YoungBrains

YoungBrains is an angel investment group based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2009 by Nils Henning and Mila Sukhareva. The organization focuses on supporting founders and their teams in launching new ventures, developing products, and securing external funding. YoungBrains primarily targets investments in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies within the information technology sector. By providing financial backing and guidance, YoungBrains aims to foster innovation and growth in emerging businesses.

Mila Sukhareva

Co-Founder and CEO and Partner

9 past transactions

CASAFARI

Seed Round in 2019
Casafari LLC is a real estate metasearch company based in Lisbon that offers property search solutions for real estate professionals and institutional investors in Germany, Spain, and Portugal. The company focuses on enhancing transparency in the real estate market by building a comprehensive database of properties. It collects and analyzes data on property prices, collaborates with various real estate agencies, and aggregates listings from multiple sources. Utilizing proprietary technology, Casafari cleans, deduplicates, and evaluates property information in real-time, enabling users to identify lucrative investment opportunities. Additionally, the platform provides predictive analytics, alerts for new listings and price changes, and status tracking to help users stay informed about market developments and optimize their property transactions.

WHOW Games

Seed Round in 2015
WHOW Games GmbH is a developer of online free-to-play social games that aims to replicate the casino lifestyle from Las Vegas. The company specializes in creating casino platforms that emphasize the social dimensions of the gaming experience, allowing users to engage with one another while playing. Players have the option to purchase additional chip packages to extend their gaming sessions, enhancing the overall enjoyment and engagement of the platform.

IDnow

Seed Round in 2015
IDnow is a Munich-based company that specializes in identity verification technologies through its Identity-as-a-Service platform. Founded in 2014, IDnow employs advanced machine-learning techniques to offer real-time identity verification and electronic signing solutions, ensuring legal security and high data protection standards across Europe. Its services are tailored for business clients, including banks, telecommunications companies, and fintech firms, facilitating online customer identification and contract conclusion without the need for additional hardware. The platform allows users to verify their identities conveniently using smartphones, tablets, or webcams. IDnow's client roster features prominent organizations such as Commerzbank, UBS, Sixt neuwagen, Telefónica, and N26, highlighting its role as a key player in the identity verification sector.

nebenan.de

Seed Round in 2015
Nebenan.de is a social networking platform focused on fostering relationships among neighbors. With over 800,000 users across more than 6,000 neighborhoods, the platform aims to create a sense of community by encouraging direct interactions and voluntary engagement among residents. It provides a secure and user-friendly environment where individuals can connect, share resources, and collaborate on community initiatives. By promoting neighborly relations, nebenan.de seeks to combat loneliness and social division, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive society.

Fitolution

Seed Round in 2015
Fitolution is a developer of health applications for the fitness and lifestyle segment.

EDITION F GmbH

Seed Round in 2015
EDITION F GmbH, established in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in publishing and operating online magazines tailored to professional women. The company's primary offerings include business and lifestyle content, job opportunities, fashion trends, and product recommendations, aiming to inspire and empower its readership.

JustBook

Seed Round in 2012
JustBook is a mobile application that specializes in last-minute hotel bookings, providing users with information and offers on accommodations in various cities. The platform enables travelers to secure same-day bookings at discounted rates, making it easier for them to find and reserve hotels on short notice. By offering last-minute deals tailored to specific destinations, JustBook aims to enhance the travel experience, allowing users to focus on their journey without the stress of accommodation concerns.

Monedo

Seed Round in 2012
Monedo, a fintech company, leverages machine learning and alternative data sources to provide credit and digital banking services to the underbanked. Its offerings include consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager to help customers manage their credit score and spending. Additionally, Monedo's "Lending as a Service" model allows partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms.

Adjust

Seed Round in 2012
Adjust is a company that specializes in app marketing measurement and fraud prevention, providing a business intelligence platform for marketers globally. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that combines attribution for advertising sources with advanced in-app analytics and store statistics. This enables businesses to gain insights into their app performance, including rankings, ratings, and reviews. Adjust serves a diverse clientele, from rapidly growing digital brands to traditional brick-and-mortar companies launching their first apps, facilitating the management of multi-channel marketing campaigns and enhancing mobile user acquisition efforts. Through its powerful analytics capabilities, Adjust helps marketers track and optimize their app performance across various platforms, including mobile and connected TV.
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