Axel Springer Digital Ventures

Inkitt GmbH operates an online community that connects writers and readers, facilitating the sharing and promotion of stories across various genres, including horror, romance, and sci-fi. Founded in 2013 and based in Berlin, the company publishes books using crowd wisdom and data-driven insights to predict future bestsellers. Its core platform, Inkitt, allows authors to share their works in progress and receive feedback from readers, who can access these manuscripts for free for a limited time. In addition to Inkitt, the company also operates Galatea, which sells optimized stories in a chapter-by-chapter format, and GalateaTV, which adapts successful e-books into short-form television series. Inkitt's proprietary ReadRank algorithm identifies high-potential stories, enhancing the overall user experience and driving its publishing success. The company aims to leverage AI for hyper-personalization, tailoring stories to individual reader preferences across multiple media formats.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for renting furnished apartments in major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, the platform connects tenants, landlords, and businesses, facilitating a seamless rental experience. It offers a diverse range of housing options, such as family homes, business apartments, and student accommodations, making it easier for clients to find suitable living arrangements. By streamlining the rental process, Wunderflats aims to enhance the convenience of finding and renting furnished apartments in Germany.

Fyppit (www.fyppit.com) is an online marketplace where people can buy products across categories directly from their local shops, and receive them the same evening via e-cargo bikes. Fyppit is on a mission to bring power back to local, making e-commerce just as convenient, but with more balance, fair commissions and wages, and exponentially more eco-sustainable. - Asset-lite Hub 6 Spoke model - Highly experienced Founding Team with ex.Startupbootcamp, Parlamind & Ninetendo of America - Currently doing a pilot in 3 Berlin districts, with 40+ active selling shops

Goggo Network is a Berlin-based company focused on developing autonomous driverless cars and creating autonomous mobility networks. The company aims to address contemporary transportation challenges, such as heavy traffic and pollution, by providing autonomous, electric, and shared mobility solutions. Goggo Network also works on establishing the legal and engineering frameworks necessary for the European autonomous mobility industry, facilitating the integration of these technologies into existing infrastructures. Through its initiatives, Goggo Network seeks to lead the shift towards driverless transportation, fostering a more efficient and sustainable mobility ecosystem for all.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for renting furnished apartments in major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, the platform connects tenants, landlords, and businesses, facilitating a seamless rental experience. It offers a diverse range of housing options, such as family homes, business apartments, and student accommodations, making it easier for clients to find suitable living arrangements. By streamlining the rental process, Wunderflats aims to enhance the convenience of finding and renting furnished apartments in Germany.

CeleraOne GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in real-time data processing and analytics through its innovative platform. The company provides solutions primarily for paid content technology, catering to numerous publishers in Germany and Switzerland. CeleraOne focuses on managing large volumes of user data and audience development, enabling its clients to optimize their content offerings and engage effectively with their audiences. As of March 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE.

Lamudi GmbH is an online real estate platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It focuses on emerging markets, providing users with a secure and user-friendly space to search for, rent, and sell various types of properties. The platform connects buyers, sellers, landlords, and renters, allowing them to list properties and access comprehensive real estate listings across multiple countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. By facilitating communication with local agents, Lamudi enhances the property transaction process, making it more efficient and transparent for all parties involved. As of April 2019, Lamudi operates as a subsidiary of Arabian Web Publishing Group FZ-LLC.

Vermietet.de is a Berlin-based company founded by a group of entrepreneurs and investors with the aim of simplifying real estate ownership. Recognizing the complexities involved in property management, the company has developed a property management platform designed to facilitate secure and efficient management for property owners. This platform assists landlords with various administrative tasks, including document creation, property maintenance, tenant search, and communication. By enabling transparent property valuation, utility cost calculation, and efficient monthly rental payment checks, Vermietet.de seeks to enhance the experience of property ownership and management.

Caroobi GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates a network of workshops specializing in car repair services and replacement parts across Germany. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services, including transmission repair, oil changes, engine and cylinder head gasket replacement, and quality inspections. It also provides auto parts such as engine exchange parts and turbocharger replacements. Caroobi aims to enhance the automotive aftersales experience by offering a transparent and straightforward booking process for various services, allowing customers to schedule repairs at fixed prices. As of June 2020, Caroobi operates as a subsidiary of Deutsches Werkstattnetz GmbH.

Vermietet.de is a Berlin-based company founded by a group of entrepreneurs and investors with the aim of simplifying real estate ownership. Recognizing the complexities involved in property management, the company has developed a property management platform designed to facilitate secure and efficient management for property owners. This platform assists landlords with various administrative tasks, including document creation, property maintenance, tenant search, and communication. By enabling transparent property valuation, utility cost calculation, and efficient monthly rental payment checks, Vermietet.de seeks to enhance the experience of property ownership and management.

Clark is a Berlin-based insurance platform founded in June 2015 by Dr. Christopher Oster and Steffen Glomb. The company aims to simplify and enhance transparency in insurance coverage by leveraging technology and industry expertise. Through its digital platform, accessible via iOS and Android applications or a website, Clark assesses users' insurance statuses and provides tailored advice. It analyzes customers' insurance situations and identifies optimization opportunities by comparing tariffs from various insurance providers. This approach enables users to manage their insurance needs more effectively, ensuring they receive comprehensive coverage at competitive prices while promoting a customer-centric experience. Clark is supported by the FinTech incubator FinLeap and the Institute for Transparency.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for renting furnished apartments in major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, the platform connects tenants, landlords, and businesses, facilitating a seamless rental experience. It offers a diverse range of housing options, such as family homes, business apartments, and student accommodations, making it easier for clients to find suitable living arrangements. By streamlining the rental process, Wunderflats aims to enhance the convenience of finding and renting furnished apartments in Germany.

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-based company that operates an online platform for renting furnished apartments in major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014, the platform connects tenants, landlords, and businesses, facilitating a seamless rental experience. It offers a diverse range of housing options, such as family homes, business apartments, and student accommodations, making it easier for clients to find suitable living arrangements. By streamlining the rental process, Wunderflats aims to enhance the convenience of finding and renting furnished apartments in Germany.

Vicomi offers a visual platform that provides publishers with tools to measure user sentiment and thereby increase engagement. Vicomi is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York, Tel-Aviv and Berlin, Germany.

Vertical Media is a Berlin-based digital marketing agency that specializes in web design, social media, and marketing solutions. The agency focuses on helping businesses enhance their online presence and streamline their operations using modern web marketing strategies. Additionally, Vertical Media publishes online magazines aimed at digital entrepreneurs and companies, providing valuable insights and resources for the digital economy.

StepStone is a prominent recruitment platform based in Berlin, founded in 1996 by Walter de Brouwer. The company focuses on connecting job seekers with employers through its innovative AI-powered hiring platform. StepStone offers digital recruiting services that facilitate the discovery of suitable candidates for small and medium-sized businesses. Candidates can create personalized profiles detailing their preferences and qualifications, which are then shared with recruiters. In addition to connecting applicants and employers, StepStone provides recruiters with tools for job advertising, candidate searches, and recruitment campaigns, aiming to streamline the hiring process and enhance talent acquisition.

Idealo is a price comparison website that allows users to compare prices on a range of products from many shops. It attracts a unique audience of 7 million internet users each month. It has been expanding into new markets and spreading its range of services into the travel sector with new sites such as flug.idealo and hotel.idealo. Idealo’s international team consists of more than 600 employees. Idealo was launched in 2001 and is based in Berlin. In 2006, Idealo was acquired by Axel Springer SE. About 16,000 employees work with passion at Axel Springer SE: Europe’s leading digital publisher

Berliner Morgenpost is a German daily newspaper established in 1898 by Leopold Ullstein, known for its significant role in the media landscape of Berlin. The publication has a strong digital presence and operates as a digital publishing company. In 1959, Berliner Morgenpost was acquired by Axel Springer, a major European media conglomerate. The newspaper provides a range of news coverage, including local, national, and international topics, catering to a diverse readership. With its long history and adaptation to the digital age, Berliner Morgenpost continues to be a prominent source of news in Germany.