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 is a real estate network that provides agents with access to an updated and comprehensive real estate database. The proprietary technology simplifies the process of collecting, cleaning, and evaluating every property on the market, ensuring that agents have access to accurate and up-to-date information.

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 designed to foster relationships among neighbors, boasting over 800,000 users across more than 6,000 neighborhoods. The platform aims to create a secure environment where individuals can connect, engage, and contribute to their communities. By promoting voluntary participation and encouraging interaction, nebenan.de addresses issues of loneliness and social division, helping to revive social contacts within local areas. Its focus on building meaningful connections enhances the neighborhood experience and strengthens the sense of community among residents.

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, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates online magazines and periodicals specifically for women. The company focuses on providing a range of content that includes business insights, lifestyle articles, job opportunities, and fashion trends. In addition to its editorial offerings, EDITION F fosters a strong community that supports women in building their careers and achieving their professional goals.

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.

Monedo

Seed Round in 2012
Monedo is a financial solutions firm focused on enhancing financial freedom for the underbanked through technological innovation. The company utilizes non-traditional data sources and machine learning to offer a range of services, including consumer loans, a digital wallet, and a personal finance manager that assists customers in managing their credit scores and budgeting. Additionally, Monedo provides a "Lending as a Service" model, allowing partners to integrate its credit products into their own platforms via an API. Through its offerings, Monedo aims to create more accessible and convenient digital banking experiences for its clients.

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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