Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. It focuses on early and growth-stage technology startups, investing across software, cloud, data analytics, mobile technology, consumer services, fintech, security, healthcare, and information technologies. Accel seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies that define new categories and drive growth. Its portfolio includes notable technology companies such as Atlassian, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, Etsy, Cloudera, DJI, Braintree, and Lookout Security, among others.

Casey Aylward

Partner

Nir Blumberger

Venture Partner

Luca Bocchio

Partner

Philippe Botteri

Partner

Andrew Braccia

Partner

Andrei Brasoveanu

Partner

Katie Brown

Investor

Miles Clements

Partner

Adrian Colyer

Venture Partner

Kevin Comolli

Partner

Anand Daniel

Partner

Sonali De Rycker

Partner

Ben Dooley

CFO

Peter Doyle

Investor

Kevin Efrusy

Partner

Christine Esserman

Partner

Ben Fletcher

Partner

Sameer Gandhi

Partner

Martin Gibson

Investor

Bruce Golden

Partner

Graham Hutson

Investor

Sara Ittelson

Partner

Myrel Iturrey

Investor

Siddarth Jain

Analyst

Dinesh Katiyar Ph.D

Partner

Richard Kotite

Vice President

Amit Kumar

Partner

Gagan Kumar

General Partner

Ping Li

Partner

John Locke

Partner

Zhenya Loginov

Partner

Steve Loughlin

Partner

Arun Mathew

Partner

Jonathan Mendelson

Investor

Subrata Mitra

Partner

Gonzalo Mocorrea

Investor

Vasant Natarajan

Partner

Vas Natarajan

Partner

Harry Nelis

Partner

Nate Niparko

Partner

Maya Noeth

Partner

Brian O'Malley

Partner

Rachit Parekh

Principal

Vijaysai Patnaik

Associate

Varun Purandare

Principal and Investor

Ben Quazzo

Partner

Rafael Quintanilla

Investor

Tim Rawlinson

Investor

Matt Robinson

Partner

Sagar Sanghvi

Partner

Tracy Sedlock

Chief Operating Partner

Jess Segal

Partner, Investor Relation

Ajay Sethi Ph.D

Venture Partner

Manasi Shah

Vice President and Investment Team Member

Karan Shah

Investor

Sarthak Singh

Investor

Robert Sternberg

Investor

Barath Shankar Subramanian

Principal

Diksha Sundarka

Investor

Prayank Swaroop

Partner

Ryan Sweeney

General Partner

Charles Tananbaum

Investor

Humza Tariq

Investor

Jonathan Turner

Partner

Cecilia Wang

Vice President

Matt Weigand

Partner

Eric Wolford

Venture Partner

Rich Wong

General Partner

Ivan Zhou

Partner

Candice du Fretay

Investor

Past deals in DACH

Checkly

Series B in 2024
Checkly Inc. is a Berlin-based company that operates a monitoring and testing platform tailored for DevOps teams. Founded in 2018, Checkly provides a solution that allows users to monitor the status and performance of API endpoints and essential site transactions through a unified dashboard. The platform combines end-to-end testing and active monitoring, making it particularly suited for modern, cross-functional development environments. It emphasizes JavaScript-based open-source technology, ensuring ease of integration into existing development workflows. Checkly's features include transaction monitoring, expiry alerts, and the capability to take screenshots, enabling developers to gain immediate insights into application performance and user interactions. With an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, Checkly embraces a remote-first approach, reflecting its commitment to flexibility and innovation in tech monitoring.

Merge

Series B in 2022
Merge simplifies secure data access by offering Unified APIs across key software categories like HRIS, accounting, CRM, and file storage. It handles the entire integration lifecycle, from initial build to maintenance, enabling thousands of companies to unblock sales, reduce churn, accelerate product launch, and save engineering resources.

Charles

Series A in 2022
Charles is a prominent WhatsApp marketing platform based in Berlin, specializing in conversational commerce. The company provides an intuitive interface that allows brands to effectively manage and enhance their communication with consumers through messaging applications. Its core offerings include Campaigns, which enable brands to send targeted marketing messages and monitor customer responses, and Journeys, designed for creating automated conversational flows. This functionality includes tools such as product finders and promotional competitions, all while ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. Additionally, Charles supports brands with analytics and proactive assistance, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales growth.

Personio

Series E in 2022
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Taxdoo

Series B in 2021
Taxdoo automates international value-added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers via its API platform. It collects data from marketplaces, online shops, and ERP systems, processes it according to global VAT regulations, facilitates document submission, expert advice, threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing.

Personio

Series E in 2021
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

commercetools

Series C in 2021
Founded in Germany in 2006, commercetools operates a cloud-native platform that empowers businesses to deliver scalable and adaptable digital commerce experiences. Its composable approach enables enterprises to quickly test and integrate new trends and technologies across various touchpoints, from web and mobile to point of sale. Serving major global brands, commercetools is recognized as a market leader in enterprise commerce technology.

Checkly

Series A in 2021
Checkly Inc. is a Berlin-based company that operates a monitoring and testing platform tailored for DevOps teams. Founded in 2018, Checkly provides a solution that allows users to monitor the status and performance of API endpoints and essential site transactions through a unified dashboard. The platform combines end-to-end testing and active monitoring, making it particularly suited for modern, cross-functional development environments. It emphasizes JavaScript-based open-source technology, ensuring ease of integration into existing development workflows. Checkly's features include transaction monitoring, expiry alerts, and the capability to take screenshots, enabling developers to gain immediate insights into application performance and user interactions. With an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, Checkly embraces a remote-first approach, reflecting its commitment to flexibility and innovation in tech monitoring.

Trade Republic

Series C in 2021
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.

BRYTER

Series B in 2021
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Charles

Seed Round in 2021
Charles is a prominent WhatsApp marketing platform based in Berlin, specializing in conversational commerce. The company provides an intuitive interface that allows brands to effectively manage and enhance their communication with consumers through messaging applications. Its core offerings include Campaigns, which enable brands to send targeted marketing messages and monitor customer responses, and Journeys, designed for creating automated conversational flows. This functionality includes tools such as product finders and promotional competitions, all while ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations. Additionally, Charles supports brands with analytics and proactive assistance, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales growth.

Personio

Series D in 2021
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

Taxdoo

Series A in 2020
Taxdoo automates international value-added tax (VAT) compliance for online retailers via its API platform. It collects data from marketplaces, online shops, and ERP systems, processes it according to global VAT regulations, facilitates document submission, expert advice, threshold monitoring, and retroactive transaction processing.

BRYTER

Series A in 2020
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Checkly

Seed Round in 2020
Checkly Inc. is a Berlin-based company that operates a monitoring and testing platform tailored for DevOps teams. Founded in 2018, Checkly provides a solution that allows users to monitor the status and performance of API endpoints and essential site transactions through a unified dashboard. The platform combines end-to-end testing and active monitoring, making it particularly suited for modern, cross-functional development environments. It emphasizes JavaScript-based open-source technology, ensuring ease of integration into existing development workflows. Checkly's features include transaction monitoring, expiry alerts, and the capability to take screenshots, enabling developers to gain immediate insights into application performance and user interactions. With an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts, Checkly embraces a remote-first approach, reflecting its commitment to flexibility and innovation in tech monitoring.

ForgeRock

Series E in 2020
ForgeRock is a multinational software company that develops and markets digital identity and access management solutions. It offers a platform for Identity Management, Access Management, Identity Governance, and AI-powered Autonomous Identity, enabling organizations to securely manage customer, employee, device, and thing identities. The company helps organizations comply with privacy and consent requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA, and supports secure interactions across customers, partners, and devices. ForgeRock serves industries including financial services, retail, telecommunications, automotive, government, healthcare, and insurance, with a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its technology functions as the digital identity system of record to support privacy, consent, and identity governance in both enterprise and public sector environments.

Trade Republic

Series B in 2020
Trade Republic Bank GmbH is a mobile-only broker based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2015. The company offers a commission-free trading platform that allows users to invest in the capital market easily and intuitively through a mobile application. Its services enable traders and investors to engage with various financial instruments, including stocks, derivatives, and options, making it accessible for a new generation of investors seeking a streamlined and efficient trading experience.

Personio

Series C in 2020
Personio develops an all-in-one HR software for small to medium-sized companies with 10 to 2,000 employees. Its platform streamlines HR management, recruiting, talent management, and payroll processes.

BRYTER

Seed Round in 2019
BRYTER GmbH is a Berlin-based company that develops a no-code software platform designed to automate decision-making processes and digitize services. Founded in 2018, BRYTER operates offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and London. The platform enables professionals from consulting firms, banks, corporates, and public administration to build and manage interactive applications without requiring programming or coding skills. This allows clients to scale their services efficiently. Notable users of the software include BakerMcKenzie, HoganLovells, ING, Telefónica, and other global companies.

Freshworks

Series H in 2019
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

GoCardless

Series E in 2019
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Freshworks

Series G in 2018
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

GoCardless

Series D in 2017
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

ForgeRock

Series D in 2017
ForgeRock is a multinational software company that develops and markets digital identity and access management solutions. It offers a platform for Identity Management, Access Management, Identity Governance, and AI-powered Autonomous Identity, enabling organizations to securely manage customer, employee, device, and thing identities. The company helps organizations comply with privacy and consent requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA, and supports secure interactions across customers, partners, and devices. ForgeRock serves industries including financial services, retail, telecommunications, automotive, government, healthcare, and insurance, with a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its technology functions as the digital identity system of record to support privacy, consent, and identity governance in both enterprise and public sector environments.

Freshworks

Series F in 2016
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

CoreOS

Series B in 2016
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

DJI

Funding Round in 2015
DJI is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative drone and camera technology for both commercial and recreational use. Based in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, DJI benefits from direct access to suppliers, raw materials, and a talented workforce. Since its establishment in 2006, DJI has expanded globally with offices in multiple countries. As a privately owned company, DJI focuses on supporting creative, commercial, and nonprofit applications of their technology, aiming to redefine camera placement and motion through their flying and camera stabilization systems. Their vision is to empower users to capture images that were once considered out of reach, solidifying their position as a pioneer in the industry.

Freshworks

Series E in 2015
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

99designs

Series B in 2015
99designs is a global online platform that connects businesses and individuals with a network of freelance graphic designers. Founded in 2006, the company facilitates design projects and contests, offering a range of services including logo design, web and app design, and print materials. With offices in Australia, the U.S., and Germany, 99designs provides a streamlined process for clients to collaborate with designers and manage ongoing work. Since 2008, it has grown into a global community of talented designers, serving businesses, agencies, and individuals worldwide. As of 2020, 99designs operates as a subsidiary of VistaPrint.com, Inc.

CoreOS

Series A in 2015
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.

Lynda

Series B in 2015
Lynda.com, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides educational training courses across various fields, including business, software, technology, and creative skills. Established in 1995 by Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman, the company offers a wide range of instructional video tutorials covering topics such as 3D animation, audio and music, design, and information technology. Lynda.com caters to individual, corporate, nonprofit, government, library, higher education, and K-12 subscribers, offering both basic and premium memberships, as well as content in multiple languages, including German, French, and Spanish. Its enterprise clientele includes notable organizations such as Fortune 500 companies, U.S. colleges, state governments, and various branches of the military. The platform is accessible through mobile applications, making it convenient for users. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Lynda.com also has satellite offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Australia, and operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.

Medigo

Series A in 2014
Medigo is a Berlin-based company that operates a platform to simplify international medical travel by connecting patients with clinics. The platform functions as a clinic marketplace, allowing users to search, compare, and coordinate procedures, browse clinics by procedure or country, filter by facility type, and obtain cost and treatment information. Beyond the marketplace, Medigo provides global healthcare access through a third-party administrator model that helps organizations manage international care with an international provider network, cost containment tools, and a focus on member experience. Additional services include claims handling, medical concierge, and network access to assist insurers in delivering care abroad and achieving potential savings, all aimed at improving the patient journey across borders.

Freshworks

Series D in 2014
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

ForgeRock

Series C in 2014
ForgeRock is a multinational software company that develops and markets digital identity and access management solutions. It offers a platform for Identity Management, Access Management, Identity Governance, and AI-powered Autonomous Identity, enabling organizations to securely manage customer, employee, device, and thing identities. The company helps organizations comply with privacy and consent requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA, and supports secure interactions across customers, partners, and devices. ForgeRock serves industries including financial services, retail, telecommunications, automotive, government, healthcare, and insurance, with a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its technology functions as the digital identity system of record to support privacy, consent, and identity governance in both enterprise and public sector environments.

Flaregames

Venture Round in 2014
Flaregames, established in 2011, is a German mobile game developer and publisher headquartered in Karlsruhe, with an additional office in Frankfurt. The company specializes in creating and publishing fun, high-quality, free-to-play games for smartphones and tablets, spanning genres such as tower defense/offense, real-time strategy, RPG, and world-building. Flaregames develops its own games and collaborates with global talent to bring their titles to mobile platforms. Notable partnerships include Subatomic Studios, Superweapon, and FuzzyCube Software. Led by industry veterans, including former Gameforge CEO Klaas Kersting, Flaregames fosters a work environment free from office politics, prioritizing fun and team rewards. The company has raised $23 million in venture capital to attract top talent and become a major publisher in the global mobile gaming market.

GoCardless

Series B in 2014
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Freshworks

Series C in 2013
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

GoCardless

Series A in 2013
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

ForgeRock

Series B in 2013
ForgeRock is a multinational software company that develops and markets digital identity and access management solutions. It offers a platform for Identity Management, Access Management, Identity Governance, and AI-powered Autonomous Identity, enabling organizations to securely manage customer, employee, device, and thing identities. The company helps organizations comply with privacy and consent requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA, and supports secure interactions across customers, partners, and devices. ForgeRock serves industries including financial services, retail, telecommunications, automotive, government, healthcare, and insurance, with a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its technology functions as the digital identity system of record to support privacy, consent, and identity governance in both enterprise and public sector environments.

Hailo Network

Venture Round in 2013
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

Lynda

Series A in 2013
Lynda.com, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides educational training courses across various fields, including business, software, technology, and creative skills. Established in 1995 by Bruce Heavin and Lynda Weinman, the company offers a wide range of instructional video tutorials covering topics such as 3D animation, audio and music, design, and information technology. Lynda.com caters to individual, corporate, nonprofit, government, library, higher education, and K-12 subscribers, offering both basic and premium memberships, as well as content in multiple languages, including German, French, and Spanish. Its enterprise clientele includes notable organizations such as Fortune 500 companies, U.S. colleges, state governments, and various branches of the military. The platform is accessible through mobile applications, making it convenient for users. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, Lynda.com also has satellite offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Australia, and operates as a subsidiary of LinkedIn Corporation.

Hailo Network

Series B in 2012
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

Etsy

Series F in 2012
Etsy operates online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items through platforms including Etsy.com and Reverb.com, with a global footprint in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia. The marketplace lists roughly 66 million items and connects about 95 million buyers and 8 million sellers, offering seller services such as payment processing, advertising, and discounted shipping labels, along with tools to manage listings, orders, inventory, and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy generates revenue from listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping services. The company supports a large community of buyers and sellers and reported gross merchandise volume around $12.5 billion in 2024.

Freshworks

Series B in 2012
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

Hailo Network

Series A in 2012
Hailo Network, established in 1947, is a global manufacturer and supplier of ladder systems, steps, and waste bins, renowned for its innovative products and safety standards. The company, headquartered in Germany, operates in over 60 countries worldwide, distributing its products through a network of retailers and distributors.

ForgeRock

Series A in 2012
ForgeRock is a multinational software company that develops and markets digital identity and access management solutions. It offers a platform for Identity Management, Access Management, Identity Governance, and AI-powered Autonomous Identity, enabling organizations to securely manage customer, employee, device, and thing identities. The company helps organizations comply with privacy and consent requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA, and supports secure interactions across customers, partners, and devices. ForgeRock serves industries including financial services, retail, telecommunications, automotive, government, healthcare, and insurance, with a global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its technology functions as the digital identity system of record to support privacy, consent, and identity governance in both enterprise and public sector environments.

ResearchGate

Series B in 2012
Founded in 2008, ResearchGate operates an online professional networking platform for scientists worldwide. It facilitates the sharing of research findings, collaboration among peers, job searches within academia, and access to statistical data on citations.

GoCardless

Seed Round in 2012
GoCardless Limited, established in 2011 and headquartered in London, specializes in online payment processing services for businesses. It facilitates bank-to-bank transfers through web-based gateways and APIs, enabling merchants to collect one-off and recurring payments. The company's key products include GoCardless for simple online payments, GoCardless Pro for building recurring payment ecosystems, and Success+ for predicting and managing payment failures. GoCardless offers international payment collection, with connections to over 2,300 banks across Europe, and securely provides bank account data to enhance products and manage risk. With strategic alliances like Zuora, Inc., GoCardless serves over 75,000 businesses worldwide, operating from offices in London, Paris, Munich, Melbourne, and New York.

Flaregames

Series A in 2012
Flaregames, established in 2011, is a German mobile game developer and publisher headquartered in Karlsruhe, with an additional office in Frankfurt. The company specializes in creating and publishing fun, high-quality, free-to-play games for smartphones and tablets, spanning genres such as tower defense/offense, real-time strategy, RPG, and world-building. Flaregames develops its own games and collaborates with global talent to bring their titles to mobile platforms. Notable partnerships include Subatomic Studios, Superweapon, and FuzzyCube Software. Led by industry veterans, including former Gameforge CEO Klaas Kersting, Flaregames fosters a work environment free from office politics, prioritizing fun and team rewards. The company has raised $23 million in venture capital to attract top talent and become a major publisher in the global mobile gaming market.

Freshworks

Series A in 2011
Freshworks Inc. develops innovative software solutions designed to enhance customer engagement for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company provides a suite of software-as-a-service products that cater to various business functions. Its offerings include Freshdesk for customer support, Freshsales CRM for sales management, Freshservice for IT service management, and Freshteam for recruitment and employee management. Additionally, Freshworks provides tools like Freshchat for customer interaction, Freshmarketer for marketing automation, and Freshcaller for cloud-based telephony. The company's solutions enable organizations to acquire, engage, and retain customers while offering a comprehensive view of customer interactions. Freshworks has a global presence with offices in multiple countries, including India, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Its commitment to delivering user-friendly software ensures a quick return on investment for its clients.

99designs

Series A in 2011
99designs is a global online platform that connects businesses and individuals with a network of freelance graphic designers. Founded in 2006, the company facilitates design projects and contests, offering a range of services including logo design, web and app design, and print materials. With offices in Australia, the U.S., and Germany, 99designs provides a streamlined process for clients to collaborate with designers and manage ongoing work. Since 2008, it has grown into a global community of talented designers, serving businesses, agencies, and individuals worldwide. As of 2020, 99designs operates as a subsidiary of VistaPrint.com, Inc.

ResearchGate

Series A in 2010
Founded in 2008, ResearchGate operates an online professional networking platform for scientists worldwide. It facilitates the sharing of research findings, collaboration among peers, job searches within academia, and access to statistical data on citations.

Etsy

Series E in 2010
Etsy operates online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items through platforms including Etsy.com and Reverb.com, with a global footprint in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia. The marketplace lists roughly 66 million items and connects about 95 million buyers and 8 million sellers, offering seller services such as payment processing, advertising, and discounted shipping labels, along with tools to manage listings, orders, inventory, and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy generates revenue from listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping services. The company supports a large community of buyers and sellers and reported gross merchandise volume around $12.5 billion in 2024.

Etsy

Series D in 2008
Etsy operates online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items through platforms including Etsy.com and Reverb.com, with a global footprint in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, and Australia. The marketplace lists roughly 66 million items and connects about 95 million buyers and 8 million sellers, offering seller services such as payment processing, advertising, and discounted shipping labels, along with tools to manage listings, orders, inventory, and analytics. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy generates revenue from listing fees, commissions on sales, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping services. The company supports a large community of buyers and sellers and reported gross merchandise volume around $12.5 billion in 2024.

Gameforge

Series A in 2007
Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a German company that develops and publishes free-to-play multiplayer online games. With over 450 employees, they offer their games in more than 75 countries worldwide. Their portfolio includes popular titles like AION, TERA: Rising, Metin2, HEX: Shards of Fate, Orcs Must Die! Unchained, and Elsword, spanning client-based, browser-based, and mobile platforms.

Andale

Venture Round in 2006
Andale, Inc. is a company that specializes in auction management and research services for online sellers, particularly those utilizing platforms like eBay. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Andale offers a range of tools designed to assist online merchants, including auction automation services, pricing research, and sales analysis. Their research tools leverage Market Intelligence technology to provide valuable insights such as pricing trends, selling recommendations, and supplier information. Andale's offerings also include fixed-price storefront solutions and listing distribution tools for sellers, catering to casual and professional merchants alike in markets such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company was acquired by Vendio Services, Inc. in November 2006.

Wily Technology

Series C in 2003
Wily Technology, Inc. is a provider of enterprise application management solutions, serving a diverse array of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, government, and healthcare. The company specializes in products that help organizations monitor and manage the health and availability of their web applications and infrastructure. Its key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which identifies customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, designed for comprehensive performance management of web services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Wily Technology also has offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, it became a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Wily Technology

Venture Round in 2001
Wily Technology, Inc. is a provider of enterprise application management solutions, serving a diverse array of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, government, and healthcare. The company specializes in products that help organizations monitor and manage the health and availability of their web applications and infrastructure. Its key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which identifies customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, designed for comprehensive performance management of web services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Wily Technology also has offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, it became a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Wily Technology

Series B in 2000
Wily Technology, Inc. is a provider of enterprise application management solutions, serving a diverse array of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance, government, and healthcare. The company specializes in products that help organizations monitor and manage the health and availability of their web applications and infrastructure. Its key offerings include Introscope, a performance management tool; Customer Experience Manager, which identifies customer transaction issues; Portal Manager, an enterprise portal management solution; and Web Services Manager, designed for comprehensive performance management of web services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Brisbane, California, Wily Technology also has offices in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In 2006, it became a subsidiary of CA, Inc.

Andale

Venture Round in 2000
Andale, Inc. is a company that specializes in auction management and research services for online sellers, particularly those utilizing platforms like eBay. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with an additional office in Bangalore, India, Andale offers a range of tools designed to assist online merchants, including auction automation services, pricing research, and sales analysis. Their research tools leverage Market Intelligence technology to provide valuable insights such as pricing trends, selling recommendations, and supplier information. Andale's offerings also include fixed-price storefront solutions and listing distribution tools for sellers, catering to casual and professional merchants alike in markets such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The company was acquired by Vendio Services, Inc. in November 2006.
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