Andreas Etten

Founding Partner

Robert Wuttke

Founding Partner and Managing Director

82 past transactions

Upvest

Venture Round in 2023
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

finway

Series A in 2023
Finway is a financial technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2019. It offers a comprehensive financial operating system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform simplifies and automates financial processes, allowing finance departments to provide real-time insights that support other organizational functions. Key features include budget planning, cash flow and liquidity management, as well as comprehensive tools for managing purchase and invoice approvals. Finway also facilitates payments through bank connections and virtual or physical debit and prepaid cards, while integrating with preliminary accounting systems to streamline accounts payable processes. This approach helps SMBs operate more efficiently and enhances their financial decision-making capabilities.

Enmacc

Series B in 2023
Enmacc GmbH is a digital platform based in Munich, Germany, that facilitates the procurement and trading of standardized and non-standardized energy products. Established in 2016, Enmacc serves energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers across the energy sector and among industrial energy consumers. The platform streamlines the entire energy trading process, offering users enhanced speed, efficiency, and security. With over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc provides access to a growing network of energy suppliers, trading houses, and municipal utilities. Its three distinct trading screens—entender, enmarket, and engreen—cater to various trading needs, including requests for quotes, bilateral trading of power and gas products, and trading of Guarantees of Origin. By enabling direct trading among market participants, Enmacc increases market access and liquidity, thereby supporting the overall development of energy markets.

Quantum Systems

Venture Round in 2022
Quantum system develops manufactures and sells unmanned aerial systems, which provide aerial intelligence to commercial and governmental clients around the world.

Enmacc

Series B in 2022
Enmacc GmbH is a digital platform based in Munich, Germany, that facilitates the procurement and trading of standardized and non-standardized energy products. Established in 2016, Enmacc serves energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers across the energy sector and among industrial energy consumers. The platform streamlines the entire energy trading process, offering users enhanced speed, efficiency, and security. With over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc provides access to a growing network of energy suppliers, trading houses, and municipal utilities. Its three distinct trading screens—entender, enmarket, and engreen—cater to various trading needs, including requests for quotes, bilateral trading of power and gas products, and trading of Guarantees of Origin. By enabling direct trading among market participants, Enmacc increases market access and liquidity, thereby supporting the overall development of energy markets.

SaveIN

Seed Round in 2022
SaveIN is a social finance platform that assists individuals in managing their healthcare expenses by facilitating the discovery of nearby healthcare practices and allowing users to split their medical bills into manageable monthly installments. The platform aims to enhance user experiences in banking and daily financial transactions by organizing lending, borrowing, and money recording among trusted contacts such as family, friends, and business partners. Through its comprehensive suite of products and services, SaveIN addresses the needs of users in the retail and personal finance sectors, promoting a more accessible approach to financial management.

Upvest

Series B in 2022
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

Spect

Seed Round in 2021
Spect is a data science company focused on providing comprehensive eye disease screening solutions aimed at preventing blindness through early detection. The company develops advanced monitoring devices that identify signs of eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, while also serving as indicators for broader health issues such as stroke and Parkinson's disease. Spect's AI-enabled telemedicine platform enhances the capabilities of medical assistants by delivering diagnostic reports within minutes, thereby bridging critical gaps in healthcare access for patients and clinics. By combining innovative technology with a commitment to affordability, Spect aims to improve health outcomes and facilitate early intervention in eye and overall health conditions.

kyp.ai

Seed Round in 2021
kyp.ai specializes in process automation technology that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. The company offers a platform that delivers insights into resource utilization, automation potential, and resource monitoring, allowing clients to gain a clear understanding of their processes and their interactions with people and technology. By providing automatically generated, data-driven recommendations for improvement, kyp.ai aims to help organizations optimize their resources and achieve a quick return on investment. The focus on transparency and efficiency empowers clients to streamline operations and maximize productivity.

Fernride

Series A in 2021
FERNRIDE provides automation solutions for yard trucking that enhance productivity, sustainability, and worker safety. The company employs a human-assisted autonomy approach, allowing for remote control of trucks when necessary, which facilitates reliable operations for logistics operators. With over a decade of research and partnerships with notable clients such as Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE leverages advanced technology to tackle pressing industry issues, including driver shortages and the environmental impact of logistics. The company specializes in an autonomous, electric trucking platform that integrates teleoperations and autonomous driving technologies, enabling logistics service providers to efficiently deploy yard trucks in productive operations. Founded by Hendrik Kramer, Maximilian Fisser, and Jean-Michael Georg, FERNRIDE has grown to employ over 150 individuals.

Customs4trade (C4T)

Series C in 2021
The CAS digital platform manages more than one hundred thousand customs declarations every month for major brands such as Givaudan, Honda, Mizuno, Agristo, and many more, and delivers to customers the benefits of the increased digitisation of the customs sector as national governments across Europe move to upgrade customs systems over the course of the next couple of years.

Quantum Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Quantum system develops manufactures and sells unmanned aerial systems, which provide aerial intelligence to commercial and governmental clients around the world.

Roadsurfer

Series A in 2021
Roadsurfer is a camper rental company based in Munich, Germany, that was established in 2017. It operates a platform offering over 2,500 campervans for rent across more than 22 locations in several European countries, including Germany, France, Spain, and Portugal. The company focuses on providing a wide selection of campervans equipped with essential amenities such as beds, kitchen utensils, and outdoor gear, ensuring travelers can enjoy a comfortable and safe camping experience. In addition to its rental services, Roadsurfer assists customers in easily booking individual camping spots in picturesque outdoor settings through an online platform, allowing for greater freedom and flexibility in exploring various destinations.

finway

Seed Round in 2021
Finway is a financial technology company based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2019. It offers a comprehensive financial operating system tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The platform simplifies and automates financial processes, allowing finance departments to provide real-time insights that support other organizational functions. Key features include budget planning, cash flow and liquidity management, as well as comprehensive tools for managing purchase and invoice approvals. Finway also facilitates payments through bank connections and virtual or physical debit and prepaid cards, while integrating with preliminary accounting systems to streamline accounts payable processes. This approach helps SMBs operate more efficiently and enhances their financial decision-making capabilities.

Passion.io

Series A in 2020
Passion.io is a mobile-first platform designed to empower coaches, creators, and instructors to monetize their content effectively. Established in 2016 by Daniel Harvey and Matthias Bellmann in Berlin, Germany, the platform enables users to create and sell their content through mobile applications available on the App Store and Google Play, as well as on the web. It features a no-code, drag-and-drop tool that simplifies the app-building process, allowing users to produce and distribute their content without technical expertise. Passion.io equips clients with the necessary tools to generate passive income, enhance marketing strategies, and learn from successful peers, ultimately helping them achieve predictable and recurring revenue.

VALR

Series A in 2020
VALR is a digital asset trading platform based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that enables customers to buy, sell, store, and transfer cryptocurrencies. The platform offers a wide selection of digital assets and incorporates multiple layers of security to ensure the safety of clients' accounts and funds. VALR aims to provide a seamless and secure experience for users while promoting access to financial services at fair and transparent prices. Through its services, VALR contributes to the development of a more inclusive financial system.

Customs4trade (C4T)

Series B in 2020
The CAS digital platform manages more than one hundred thousand customs declarations every month for major brands such as Givaudan, Honda, Mizuno, Agristo, and many more, and delivers to customers the benefits of the increased digitisation of the customs sector as national governments across Europe move to upgrade customs systems over the course of the next couple of years.

LÜK

Seed Round in 2019
LÜK is a fintech-enabled B2B marketplace that serves the creative industry, which includes models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. The platform aggregates talent from various agencies, providing brands with a streamlined way to discover, book, and contact professional creative talent. By consolidating agency-represented talent into one accessible platform, LÜK simplifies the casting process, allowing brands to connect with models and other professionals from multiple premium agencies simultaneously. Additionally, LÜK enhances the payment experience by offering immediate payments through invoice factoring, significantly reducing the traditional payment timeline of 60 to 150 days that talent agencies typically face. This positions LÜK as a key facilitator of payments within the creative talent industry.

Enmacc

Series A in 2019
Enmacc GmbH is a digital platform based in Munich, Germany, that facilitates the procurement and trading of standardized and non-standardized energy products. Established in 2016, Enmacc serves energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers across the energy sector and among industrial energy consumers. The platform streamlines the entire energy trading process, offering users enhanced speed, efficiency, and security. With over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc provides access to a growing network of energy suppliers, trading houses, and municipal utilities. Its three distinct trading screens—entender, enmarket, and engreen—cater to various trading needs, including requests for quotes, bilateral trading of power and gas products, and trading of Guarantees of Origin. By enabling direct trading among market participants, Enmacc increases market access and liquidity, thereby supporting the overall development of energy markets.

Passion.io

Seed Round in 2019
Passion.io is a mobile-first platform designed to empower coaches, creators, and instructors to monetize their content effectively. Established in 2016 by Daniel Harvey and Matthias Bellmann in Berlin, Germany, the platform enables users to create and sell their content through mobile applications available on the App Store and Google Play, as well as on the web. It features a no-code, drag-and-drop tool that simplifies the app-building process, allowing users to produce and distribute their content without technical expertise. Passion.io equips clients with the necessary tools to generate passive income, enhance marketing strategies, and learn from successful peers, ultimately helping them achieve predictable and recurring revenue.

First Light Diagnostics

Series A in 2019
First Light Diagnostics Inc. specializes in the development of automated medical diagnostic products aimed at detecting microbes responsible for healthcare-associated infections. The company is known for its benchtop MultiPath analyzer, which identifies both resistant and sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus, as well as various toxins and viruses, making it suitable for hospital clinical microbiology laboratories. Its products address multiple applications, including the screening of blood, surgical, skin, and gastrointestinal infections. By offering rapid and cost-effective testing solutions, First Light Diagnostics meets the increasing demand for accurate diagnostics, which is essential for reducing hospital infection rates. The company's proprietary MultiPath detection technology combines the efficiency of advanced laboratory tests with affordability and ease of use. Founded in 2006 and based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, First Light Diagnostics was previously known as First Light Biosciences until its name change in January 2019.

Customs4trade (C4T)

Series A in 2019
The CAS digital platform manages more than one hundred thousand customs declarations every month for major brands such as Givaudan, Honda, Mizuno, Agristo, and many more, and delivers to customers the benefits of the increased digitisation of the customs sector as national governments across Europe move to upgrade customs systems over the course of the next couple of years.

LÜK

Pre Seed Round in 2018
LÜK is a fintech-enabled B2B marketplace that serves the creative industry, which includes models, photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists. The platform aggregates talent from various agencies, providing brands with a streamlined way to discover, book, and contact professional creative talent. By consolidating agency-represented talent into one accessible platform, LÜK simplifies the casting process, allowing brands to connect with models and other professionals from multiple premium agencies simultaneously. Additionally, LÜK enhances the payment experience by offering immediate payments through invoice factoring, significantly reducing the traditional payment timeline of 60 to 150 days that talent agencies typically face. This positions LÜK as a key facilitator of payments within the creative talent industry.

Luminar

Seed Round in 2018
Luminar is the first analytics and modeling provider that uniquely serves the U.S. Hispanic market, transforming Hispanic consumer data into true insights and business intelligence for unprecedented results. The Luminar team is comprised of data analytics and scientists with expertise in Hispanic marketing. Using exceptional analytical modeling, technology and data processing and execution capabilities, they propel their clients’ business growth with improved targeting and management of the entire marketing lifecycle.

Tolemi

Seed Round in 2018
Tolemi is a Boston-based company that offers a cloud-based online dashboard designed to assist local governments in managing and analyzing data effectively. Launched in 2016, its platform integrates information from various departments and agencies, transforming scattered and complex data into clear insights that help address community priorities. The user-friendly software works seamlessly with existing systems, enabling authorities to adopt a data-driven approach to urban planning and revitalization. Tolemi's services aim to empower state and local governments to make informed decisions that enhance the effectiveness of public institutions and support the communities they serve. The company is backed by notable investors, including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Y Combinator, and Fika Ventures.

Wandelbots

Seed Round in 2017
Wandelbots GmbH, based in Dresden, Germany, specializes in developing innovative solutions for programming industrial robots without the need for coding. The company offers a no-code solution called Wandelbots Teaching, which utilizes a sensor-attached wearable suit that allows users to demonstrate actions for robots to replicate. This demonstration-based teaching technology simplifies the process of robot programming, making it accessible to individuals without technical expertise and significantly speeding up automation processes—achieving results up to 20 times faster and ten times more cost-effective. Wandelbots has successfully partnered with major brands such as Universal Robots and Yaskawa, and its technology is utilized in manufacturing by companies like VW and Bayer. Since its establishment in 2017, Wandelbots has expanded rapidly, growing to over 170 employees and securing $123 million in funding from notable investors, including Microsoft. The company continues to build partnerships with system integrators across Germany, Europe, and the USA, while also exploring new market opportunities.

Lawn Love

Seed Round in 2017
Lawn Love is a new startup launching out of the Summer 2014 batch of Y Combinator that aims to add a layer of tech-enabled ease to the process of finding, booking, and paying a landscaping or lawncare provider.

CStorePro

Venture Round in 2017
CStorePro simplifies retail operations management by providing operators an easy to use Saas platform to streamline back-office tasks. It seamlessly combines operational and sales data to become the retailer's system of record and enable to optimize pricing, purchasing, inventory, HR, taxes, and regulatory compliance. The company believes every store should have simple, easy-to-use, modern tools to manage inventory, price books, vendors, and employees so, thousands of store owners and operators use the mobile and cloud product to do just this. CStorePro was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

METALSALE

Seed Round in 2017
Metalsale builds a digital trading platform that allows non-ferrous metal scrap to be traded easily, lucratively and safely. They are a team with many years of experience in recycling and technology companies and know the problems that need to be solved.

Spect

Seed Round in 2017
Spect is a data science company focused on providing comprehensive eye disease screening solutions aimed at preventing blindness through early detection. The company develops advanced monitoring devices that identify signs of eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, while also serving as indicators for broader health issues such as stroke and Parkinson's disease. Spect's AI-enabled telemedicine platform enhances the capabilities of medical assistants by delivering diagnostic reports within minutes, thereby bridging critical gaps in healthcare access for patients and clinics. By combining innovative technology with a commitment to affordability, Spect aims to improve health outcomes and facilitate early intervention in eye and overall health conditions.

Instrumentl

Seed Round in 2017
Instrumentl operates an online platform that assists scientific researchers and non-profit organizations in locating and applying for grants, primarily within the ecological and environmental sciences sectors. Based in Berkeley, California, the platform centralizes the grant discovery, research, and tracking processes, allowing users to manage all grant-related tasks efficiently. By streamlining the grant application process, Instrumentl enables grant seekers to monitor their progress and enhance their chances of securing funding. This comprehensive approach not only simplifies the search for relevant grants but also supports the overall goal of fostering positive impacts through effective funding strategies.

Upvest

Seed Round in 2017
Upvest GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, specializes in providing a blockchain application programming interface (API) that allows businesses to create tailored investment experiences for their customers. The company’s single investment API and digital infrastructure enable financial institutions to seamlessly integrate and offer customized investment products, including the ability to configure savings plans and facilitate micro-investing through roundups. Upvest supports a variety of decentralized applications, tokenized platforms, exchanges, and wallet services, connecting them with major open-source protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The modular design of their offerings ensures that businesses can easily adapt and scale their investment solutions while receiving comprehensive support for licenses and vendor management, as well as back-office operations.

Passion

Seed Round in 2017
Passion

GBatteries

Seed Round in 2017
GBatteries is focused on advancing battery technology specifically for electric vehicles. The company has developed a method that allows lithium-ion batteries to charge significantly faster, comparable to the time it takes to refuel a gasoline tank, while maintaining the longevity of the battery. This innovation does not alter the battery's chemistry or manufacturing processes, thus offering a practical solution for consumers looking to transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. By improving charge times and cycle life, GBatteries aims to enhance the overall user experience and adoption of electric vehicles.

Enmacc

Seed Round in 2017
Enmacc GmbH is a digital platform based in Munich, Germany, that facilitates the procurement and trading of standardized and non-standardized energy products. Established in 2016, Enmacc serves energy traders, portfolio managers, and procurement officers across the energy sector and among industrial energy consumers. The platform streamlines the entire energy trading process, offering users enhanced speed, efficiency, and security. With over 410 companies and 1,800 active traders, Enmacc provides access to a growing network of energy suppliers, trading houses, and municipal utilities. Its three distinct trading screens—entender, enmarket, and engreen—cater to various trading needs, including requests for quotes, bilateral trading of power and gas products, and trading of Guarantees of Origin. By enabling direct trading among market participants, Enmacc increases market access and liquidity, thereby supporting the overall development of energy markets.

Zype

Seed Round in 2017
Zype Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a cloud platform for video publishing and distribution, enabling premium content owners to deliver video content across mobile, desktop, and connected TV applications. The platform includes customizable APIs and turnkey solutions for over-the-top (OTT) applications and linear/FAST channels, allowing video creators and distributors to efficiently build, launch, and manage their video products. Zype's services encompass automated tools for publishing, live and on-demand streaming, audience management, and monetization, facilitating direct connections between content owners and their audiences. Additionally, Zype provides VidOps, a framework designed to enhance collaboration among cross-functional teams, and a Video Analytics API for business intelligence and authentication across various platforms. The company also serves a diverse clientele, including Hulu content providers, multi-channel networks, premium content networks, and YouTube channel owners.

TerrAvion

Series A in 2017
TerrAvion delivers a standard product which allows us to deliver every grower the best imagery solution for agriculture at the lowest price.TerrAvion is an image delivery service. Their core service is called OverView, which delivers subscription imagery, overnight, throughout the growing season. This allows growers to have a literal up-to-date picture of all of their fields as well as synthetic maps and analysis. Their service works by TerrAvion contracting with flight providers who need hours, flying small planes, to fly a sensor that TerrAvion designs and integrates. TerrAvion plans and monitors the routes to ensure quality delivery. Their company's technology is mostly around how to manage and process millions of acres a day, overnight, at very low cost.

Gustav

Seed Round in 2017
Gustav is a developer of a workforce management platform tailored for the staffing industry, enabling staffing firms and recruiters to conduct business online. The platform integrates various tools necessary for managing temporary staffing, including applicant tracking, onboarding, time-tracking, invoice management, and real-time budget analytics. By connecting with selected staffing suppliers, Gustav streamlines the hiring process and enhances operational efficiency for staffing agencies, allowing them to optimize their temporary hiring efforts within a single, comprehensive platform.

Luminar

Seed Round in 2016
Luminar is the first analytics and modeling provider that uniquely serves the U.S. Hispanic market, transforming Hispanic consumer data into true insights and business intelligence for unprecedented results. The Luminar team is comprised of data analytics and scientists with expertise in Hispanic marketing. Using exceptional analytical modeling, technology and data processing and execution capabilities, they propel their clients’ business growth with improved targeting and management of the entire marketing lifecycle.

Uplevel Security

Seed Round in 2016
Uplevel Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that develops an advanced incident analysis and response platform designed to enhance security operations for organizations. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company employs graph theory and machine learning to contextualize both incoming and historical security data. This innovative approach allows enterprises to better manage incidents, automate investigation workflows, and apply threat intelligence effectively. Uplevel Security's platform enables users to create and monitor customized performance metrics, optimize security controls, and integrate seamlessly with existing security infrastructures. By providing a robust system for analyzing security data, Uplevel Security helps organizations become more informed and resilient against potential cyber threats.

IDnow

Series A in 2016
IDnow is a Munich-based company that specializes in providing an Identity-as-a-Service platform, offering advanced machine-learning technology for real-time identity verification. Founded in 2014, IDnow ensures legal security and high data protection standards across Europe, facilitating secure customer identification and electronic contract signing without the need for additional hardware. Its services cater to a wide range of businesses, including banks, telecommunications companies, and fintechs, enabling them to streamline customer onboarding processes. IDnow's notable clientele includes major firms such as Commerzbank, UBS, Sixt neuwagen, Telefónica, and N26. The platform is designed to assist financial institutions in efficiently verifying identities and facilitating contract conclusions via smartphones, tablets, or webcams.

Suiteness

Seed Round in 2016
Suiteness is a luxury travel startup, with an online booking platform that lets users access an inventory of suites, penthouses, and villas from luxury hotels. It also offers rooms that connect to suites for half the price of a typical two-bedroom suite for groups of 4 or more. With access to the most luxurious suites, most of which have never been offered online before, guests experience amenities like private entrances, personal butlers, and even private pools. In addition to luxury travelers, the service is intended for families and large groups looking for accommodations with multiple bedrooms and shared space as the website carries exclusive suites with one to five attached bedrooms. Suiteness focuses on the hotel side as well by providing partners with brand protection, visibility, data transparency, and flexibility. The ultimate goal of the company is to showcase and market their hotel partners' most prized inventory, services, brand, and amenities through a unique and exciting platform. Currently, Suiteness is live in Las Vegas, New York, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, and London with access to luxury suites, half of which are being offered exclusively through Suiteness. The company intends to expand rapidly this year. They are headquartered in Oakland, CA. Suiteness was a part of Y Combinator's Summer 2016 class and in 2015, the company received investments from Structure Capital and Keystone Capital. In December 2016, Suiteness raised $5 million in a Series A round of funding, led by Bullpen Capital and Global Founders Capital and including participation from Max Levchin's HVF fund, Kima Ventures and Altair Capital.

DISTRIBUTE

Seed Round in 2016
DISTRIBUTE is a private B2B platform that offers wholesale buyers and wholesale suppliers a technology platform in which inventory decisions, sourcing, and payments happen in real time. The DISTRIBUTE platform provides a simple intuitive B2C experience on a B2B scale, resulting in a more agile, and efficient operations throughout the entire supply chain. DISTRIBUTE is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with satellite offices in Charlotte, and Chicago.

Zenysis

Seed Round in 2016
Zenysis develops data integration software designed to assist governments and international organizations in analyzing and managing their data. The company’s platform enables users to consolidate information, providing a comprehensive view that is particularly beneficial during pandemic emergencies, humanitarian crises, or natural disasters. By offering actionable insights, Zenysis enhances the delivery of essential public services and facilitates effective responses to large-scale emergencies. This software empowers clients to understand complex challenges and collaboratively explore rapid prototyping solutions, ultimately aiming to improve decision-making and operational efficiency in critical situations.

Lygos

Seed Round in 2016
Lygos is providing biotechnology solutions for today’s renewable chemical challenges. They engineer microbes to convert sugars into high-value, industrial chemicals, targeting compounds where biological production is cost-advantaged over petrochemical production. The company's throughput screening and strain construction facilitate the rapid optimization of pathways to convert cheap and renewable feedstock to high-value chemicals. Founded in 2011, Lygos is headquartered in Berkeley, California.

Eko Health

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Eko Health is a leading digital health company advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its portfolio of digital stethoscopes, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform is used by hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide, allowing them to detect earlier and with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. Eko Health is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with over $125 million in funding from Highland Capital Partners, Questa Capital, Artis Ventures, DigiTx Partners, NTTVC, Morningside Technology Ventures Limited, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health, and others. For more information visit www.ekohealth.com.

iwoca

Venture Round in 2016
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.

Arteris

Venture Round in 2016
Arteris is a prominent provider of system IP that specializes in accelerating system-on-chip (SoC) development for various electronic systems. The company focuses on network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect technology and offers automation software for SoC integration, which enhances product performance while reducing power consumption and time to market. Arteris' solutions enable customers to efficiently implement NoC IP, along with providing ongoing support, maintenance, professional services, and training. With operations spanning the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, the company derives a significant portion of its revenue from the Asia Pacific region, positioning itself as a key player in the semiconductor industry.

Tenacity

Seed Round in 2016
Tenacity provides innovative employee engagement tools aimed at enhancing the workplace experience within contact centers. By addressing fundamental issues that hinder employee well-being, Tenacity employs automated social engineering techniques to foster meaningful connections among agents. The platform reduces stress and promotes a positive work atmosphere, contributing to higher retention rates and improved performance among customer service employees. Ultimately, Tenacity focuses on creating healthier corporate environments that not only boost productivity but also enrich the overall employee experience.

HomeTiger

Pre Seed Round in 2015
HomeTiger is operating some of Europe's leading online furniture marketplaces - main markets in DE/FR/IT. Different from Wayfair, HomeTiger's marketplaces are listing full catalogs of leading industry manufacturers and retailers like IKEA, OTTO Group, Home24, XXXL, Höffner, Made.com, Wayfair - totalling some 4 million living products. HomeTiger is using A.I. driven approaches towards data sheet enrichment and displays proprietary 3D digital showrooms and mobile AR formats at scale.

iwoca

Series B in 2015
Iwoca Ltd. is a credit finance provider based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in offering financial services to small businesses. Founded in 2011, the company assists various sectors, including retailers, restaurants, and service providers, by providing unsecured business loans and short-term cash loans. Iwoca's financing solutions help businesses address short-term cash flow gaps and invest in growth opportunities such as inventory, technology, and employee expenses. The platform features a streamlined online application process, allowing clients to secure funding with flexible repayment options ranging from one day to 24 months, and there are no penalties for early repayment. Through its services, Iwoca enhances the financial capabilities of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in a competitive market.

Delivery Hero

Private Equity Round in 2015
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and several Latin American countries. With a workforce of more than 1,000 employees, around 400 of whom are based at its headquarters in Berlin, Delivery Hero has established itself as a key player in the food delivery industry. The company has attracted substantial investment, securing $523 million in 2014 from various investors, which has helped it expand its reach and capabilities in the competitive online food delivery market.

Avanoo

Seed Round in 2015
Avanoo, Inc. operates StoryApp, an online platform that provides personalized 30-day programs designed to help employees adopt behaviors and mindsets that enhance individual and team performance. Founded in 2013 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Avanoo offers assessments, micro-learning, and predictive analytics, including daily video lessons. The platform enables users to measure the impact of their learning and performance, fostering engagement and cultural transformation within organizations. By utilizing AI-driven technology, Avanoo allows employees to share their stories in a manner that promotes positive change and drives a strong organizational culture. The company was previously known as Placebo, Inc. before rebranding in June 2015.

DISTRIBUTE

Seed Round in 2015
DISTRIBUTE is a private B2B platform that offers wholesale buyers and wholesale suppliers a technology platform in which inventory decisions, sourcing, and payments happen in real time. The DISTRIBUTE platform provides a simple intuitive B2C experience on a B2B scale, resulting in a more agile, and efficient operations throughout the entire supply chain. DISTRIBUTE is headquartered in San Francisco, CA with satellite offices in Charlotte, and Chicago.

Properly

Seed Round in 2015
Properly, Inc. is a technology company that offers a platform and mobile application designed to enhance operations for vacation rental properties, including housekeeping and maintenance services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Properly aims to streamline the turnover process for property owners and managers by providing a visual checklist tool that facilitates clear communication of cleaning instructions to service providers. This approach ensures consistency in service delivery and helps professional cleaners understand client expectations, ultimately fostering recognition for their quality work. The company serves a diverse clientele, including property owners, managers, and service providers, all seeking to improve efficiency and effectiveness in property management.

Thermondo

Series B in 2015
Thermondo GmbH, established in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform that allows users to compare and purchase home heating systems while also offering installation services. The company focuses on promoting energy transition through innovative heating solutions and aims to enhance energy efficiency for consumers. Thermondo has become the largest installer of heating solutions in Germany by leveraging digital processes and quality management, ensuring a streamlined experience from lead generation to installation and after-sales support. By integrating its services, Thermondo seeks to provide superior energy products and deliver a high-quality customer experience.

Eko Health

Venture Round in 2015
Eko Health is a leading digital health company advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its portfolio of digital stethoscopes, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform is used by hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide, allowing them to detect earlier and with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. Eko Health is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with over $125 million in funding from Highland Capital Partners, Questa Capital, Artis Ventures, DigiTx Partners, NTTVC, Morningside Technology Ventures Limited, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health, and others. For more information visit www.ekohealth.com.

Bright

Seed Round in 2015
Bright is a solar-power subscription business focused on delivering renewable energy solutions to homeowners. The company specializes in the design and installation of rooftop solar panels, complemented by a monitoring service that ensures optimal performance of the solar systems. By providing these services, Bright aims to facilitate equitable access to solar energy for families, helping them transition to a more sustainable lifestyle.

CommitChange

Debt Financing in 2014
CommitChange provides nonprofits with a full suite of integrated fundraising tools, which can be managed from a single platform. This tightly integrated solution eliminates the need for data consolidation, significantly reduces labor costs, and can provide an unprecedented level of understanding about a nonprofit’s supporters. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

PHL

Venture Round in 2014
PHL is a non-active company listing.

Vice Golf

Seed Round in 2014
Vice Golf makes premium golf balls, sells them over the internet, and ships them directly to the consumer. The balls are as good as anything out there, but a lot less expensive. Vice Golf was founded in Germany in 2012 by Ingo Duellmann and Rainer Stoeckl. The company started selling the highest-quality golf balls first in Germany, expanded into other parts of Europe, and entered the U.S. market in 2015. Orders are taken over the internet and the balls are shipped, directly from the manufacturer, to the consumer’s front door. The prices are cheap, the golf balls aren’t. Vice Golf balls cost less than half as much as of comparable products from other manufacturers of premium balls. In fact, one new, top-quality Vice Golf ball costs about the same as a used ball purchased through normal channels in America.

Socotra

Seed Round in 2014
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based platform tailored for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Socotra offers a comprehensive software solution that facilitates various aspects of insurance operations, including policy administration, underwriting, claims management, and billing. Its platform is designed to support both property and casualty as well as life insurance businesses globally. By utilizing modern technologies, Socotra aims to enhance the efficiency and agility of insurers, allowing them to develop and distribute products more effectively. The platform's features include standardized public APIs and a product-agnostic data model, enabling insurance companies to manage the entire policy lifecycle while fostering innovation and improving customer experiences.

PersistIQ

Seed Round in 2014
PersistIQ is a sales outreach platform that streamlines prospecting and communication for sales teams. It automates various tasks including email outreach, follow-ups, and calls, allowing users to efficiently manage their sales processes. The software helps organizations find prospects' email addresses and personalize outreach efforts, ultimately leading to more successful meetings. By unifying sales communication and workflow, PersistIQ shortens the sales cycle and enhances the effectiveness of outbound campaigns by eliminating duplicate contacts. This functionality supports enterprises in crafting targeted and effective marketing strategies.

Leaf Mechanical

Seed Round in 2014
Leaf Mechanical

uBiome

Series A in 2014
uBiome, Inc. was a microbial genomics company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in sequencing-based clinical microbiome tests. Founded in 2012, it offered a range of products including SmartGut, a test for identifying harmful and beneficial microorganisms linked to specific infections; SmartJane, a women’s health screening for conditions like HPV and STIs; Explorer kits for researchers and citizen scientists; and SmartFlu, a clinical test for respiratory infections. The company's goal was to enhance understanding of the human microbiome and its implications for health. However, uBiome faced financial difficulties and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2019, which was later converted to Chapter 7 on October 11, 2019, marking the end of its operations.

Stockpile

Seed Round in 2014
Stockpile, Inc., founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates in the financial services sector, focusing on making investing accessible for young and first-time investors. The company provides a platform that simplifies the investment process, allowing users to open free accounts, purchase individual stocks, and set up automatic investment plans. Through features such as zero fee trading, custodial accounts, gift cards, and fractional investing, Stockpile enables individuals to invest in blue chip stocks without the high costs typically associated with these investments. The platform also includes educational resources, offering free mini-lessons to help users understand stock investing. Stockpile Investments, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA and SIPC, reflecting its commitment to regulatory compliance and investor protection. The company has garnered attention from prominent publications and maintains a high user rating on app stores.

GBatteries

Seed Round in 2014
GBatteries is focused on advancing battery technology specifically for electric vehicles. The company has developed a method that allows lithium-ion batteries to charge significantly faster, comparable to the time it takes to refuel a gasoline tank, while maintaining the longevity of the battery. This innovation does not alter the battery's chemistry or manufacturing processes, thus offering a practical solution for consumers looking to transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. By improving charge times and cycle life, GBatteries aims to enhance the overall user experience and adoption of electric vehicles.

AirHelp

Seed Round in 2014
AirHelp is an organization dedicated to enhancing passenger rights and experiences worldwide. It offers an online service that assists air travelers in obtaining compensation from airlines for flight cancellations, delays, and overbookings. The platform enables passengers to navigate the claim process efficiently, handling essential documentation and legal complexities to ensure they can assert their rights under passenger rights laws. In addition to compensation claims, AirHelp provides disruption coverage through subscriptions and parametric travel insurance products. Operating around the clock in 18 languages, AirHelp supports millions of travelers each year from its offices in cities such as Berlin, Barcelona, Gdansk, Krakow, Tarragona, and Sao Paulo. Founded in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, the company is currently led by CEO Tomasz Pawliszyn, who took on the role in January 2022.

Alpinereplay

Seed Round in 2014
AlpineReplay gives skiers and snowboarders ultimate bragging rights. We measure speed, airtime, vertical, Calories, distance and more, on any mountain in the world. Compare and compete with anyone, including yourself, with the click of a single button on your iPhone or Android. You will see a basic set of stats right on your phone or log into the AlpineReplay.com to see even more detailed stats, compare and compete between friends, push your stats to Facebook and Twitter, or virtualy compete against your friends in

Tradeshift

Series C in 2014
Tradeshift Inc. is a cloud-based platform that connects buyers and suppliers to streamline procurement and payment processes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tradeshift offers a suite of services including Tradeshift Buy, an eProcurement tool; Tradeshift Pay, which automates accounts payable and manages business documents; and Tradeshift Risk, which analyzes risk data. The platform also features Tradeshift Engage for enhancing supplier collaboration, Tradeshift Apps to expand functionalities, and Tradeshift Go for visibility into employee spending. Additionally, Tradeshift Frontiers serves as an innovation lab focused on leveraging emerging technologies to transform business networks and supply chains. With offices across various global locations, Tradeshift aims to simplify supply chain payments, reduce manual processes, and provide significant benefits to businesses of all sizes.

Vice Golf

Seed Round in 2013
Vice Golf makes premium golf balls, sells them over the internet, and ships them directly to the consumer. The balls are as good as anything out there, but a lot less expensive. Vice Golf was founded in Germany in 2012 by Ingo Duellmann and Rainer Stoeckl. The company started selling the highest-quality golf balls first in Germany, expanded into other parts of Europe, and entered the U.S. market in 2015. Orders are taken over the internet and the balls are shipped, directly from the manufacturer, to the consumer’s front door. The prices are cheap, the golf balls aren’t. Vice Golf balls cost less than half as much as of comparable products from other manufacturers of premium balls. In fact, one new, top-quality Vice Golf ball costs about the same as a used ball purchased through normal channels in America.

Tripping.com

Seed Round in 2013
Tripping.com is the world's largest metasearch platform for home rentals (think: Kayak for Vacation Rentals). With over 10 million local properties in 150,000+ destinations, Tripping.com gives travelers access to the widest selection of vacation homes and short-term rental homes worldwide. The company launched from TechCrunch Disrupt in NYC and has since raised a $1 million Seed round, an undisclosed Series A rumored by Business Insider to be within $5M-$10M, a $16M Series B, and a $35M Series C in December 2016. The company has investors in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe and Asia. To learn more, please visit https://www.tripping.com.

Thermondo

Seed Round in 2013
Thermondo GmbH, established in 2013 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates an online platform that allows users to compare and purchase home heating systems while also offering installation services. The company focuses on promoting energy transition through innovative heating solutions and aims to enhance energy efficiency for consumers. Thermondo has become the largest installer of heating solutions in Germany by leveraging digital processes and quality management, ensuring a streamlined experience from lead generation to installation and after-sales support. By integrating its services, Thermondo seeks to provide superior energy products and deliver a high-quality customer experience.

Vacatia

Seed Round in 2013
Vacatia, Inc. operates an online marketplace dedicated to vacationing families, focusing on resort rentals. The platform allows users to search for and book professionally managed timeshare properties and resort-condominium complexes, offering the convenience of home-like accommodations combined with hotel services. Vacatia provides detailed listings, including large photos and floor plans, and supports customers with real-time availability and flexible payment options. The company collaborates with over 600 select resorts, ensuring a curated selection of properties that meet high standards. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Vacatia has also expanded its role as a property manager of independent vacation resorts, aiming to enhance the family vacation experience. Recognized for its innovative approach, Vacatia has received accolades from industry associations and continues to grow as a significant player in the hospitality sector.

Saal

Seed Round in 2013
Saal is a music agency specialized in event management and booking.

Mayvenn

Seed Round in 2013
Mayvenn, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012, that empowers hair stylists by providing them with tools to sell hair extensions directly to clients. By eliminating the need for upfront costs and inventory management, Mayvenn allows stylists to focus on their craft while seamlessly integrating retail into their services. The company aims to transform the salon retail experience and has established a growing network of over 50,000 stylists and hundreds of thousands of customers across the United States. With a mission to enhance how individuals purchase hair extensions, Mayvenn has invested millions back into salons nationwide, fostering a movement that prioritizes both stylist empowerment and customer satisfaction.

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.

Climate Partner

Seed Round in 2010
Climate Partner offer companies climate protection solutions: from carbon footprints and climate protection strategies all the way to climate neutral products with the support of international carbon offset projects.

Mexad

Seed Round in 2009
MexAd is a company that was acquired by dataxu in 2012.
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