Berliner Volksbank

Berliner Volksbank eG is a banking institution based in Berlin, Germany, providing a wide range of financial services including current accounts, loans, home financing, savings, mortgages, private banking, and real estate services. The bank caters to both corporate and individual clients, offering personalized banking solutions and advisory services. In addition to traditional banking, Berliner Volksbank also has a venture capital arm, Berliner Volksbank Ventures, which focuses on early-stage investments in technology, digital businesses, and financial technology sectors, primarily targeting small and medium enterprises in Germany. Established in 2015, Berliner Volksbank Ventures seeks to support innovative companies by investing between €250,000 and €1 million, acquiring minority stakes, and promoting growth through partnership and collaboration. The institution emphasizes stability, reliability, and community in its operations.

Timo Fleig

Managing Director

Andreas Laule

CEO

Past deals in Berlin

zolar

Debt Financing in 2021
ZOLAR GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in designing, building, and providing customized residential solar and battery systems. Founded in 2016, the company offers a comprehensive online configurator that allows homeowners to tailor their photovoltaic systems to meet individual needs while receiving expert assistance. ZOLAR coordinates the installation process through a network of local partner companies, ensuring that each system is properly implemented. Employing around 200 individuals, ZOLAR aims to promote energy independence for households by facilitating the integration of energy generation, storage, and smart home solutions. The company encourages customers to produce their own green electricity, thereby reducing reliance on the mains grid and contributing to climate protection initiatives. Through its innovative approach, ZOLAR envisions a future where solar systems are installed on rooftops worldwide, empowering households to neutralize their carbon footprints.

Enpal

Venture Round in 2021
Enpal GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in providing all-in-one renewable energy solutions, including solar panels, battery systems, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems. The company focuses on making renewable energy accessible and affordable for customers in Germany and Italy through a unique leasing model that requires no upfront payment. This model covers installation, insurance, and maintenance, attracting customers who prefer to avoid high initial investments. Enpal has successfully installed over 60,000 solar photovoltaic systems, becoming the market leader in Germany. The company employs more than 1,000 staff, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service. Enpal has received numerous accolades, including awards for sustainability and customer service. In recent years, it has diversified its offerings and introduced a sales option to accommodate customers interested in purchasing their solar solutions. In 2022, Enpal reported revenues exceeding 400 million euros and has been recognized as one of Germany's fastest-growing companies.

Acatus

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Acatus GmbH is a financial services company based in Berlin, Germany, that operates a digital debt capital markets platform. Founded in 2016, the company connects originators, including banks, funds, and peer-to-peer platforms, with investors through its real-time securitization-as-a-service. Acatus facilitates refinancing options via capital markets, catering to family offices and pension funds, while also providing opportunities for investment in new debt asset classes. By offering individual asset securitizations, Acatus aims to enhance client relationships and expand market access for its users.

ROOBEO GmbH

Series A in 2019
ROOBEO GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in building materials and related products. Founded in 2017, the company provides a wide range of items including construction and craft materials, home improvement products, safety equipment, work-wear, landscaping equipment, sanitary and heating products, construction chemicals, office supplies, roofing accessories, insulation materials, interior products, operating equipment, tools, and screws. The platform caters to various sectors, including agriculture and forestry, construction, civil engineering, painting, steelworks, metal construction, and carpentry. ROOBEO aims to enhance efficiency in material procurement for craftsmen, suppliers, and manufacturers, thereby creating added value and optimizing processes within the craft and construction industry.

Remind.me

Series A in 2019
Remind.me is an online reminder service designed to help consumers manage their contracts effectively and optimize their savings. Launched in October 2017 and operated by remind me GmbH in Berlin, the platform notifies users about important termination dates for contracts, including electricity, gas, mobile communications, and internet services. By providing timely reminders, Remind.me enables users to capitalize on better deals available in the market, potentially increasing their savings by at least €1,700 per year. The service is free for users, as it is financed through agency commissions earned from partners when a contract is finalized. This approach ensures that the selection of offers is based solely on user benefit, rather than commission levels. Founders Daniel Engelbarts and Christian Lang previously established Sparwelt.de, Germany's largest bargain portal, and aim to replicate their success with Remind.me by prioritizing the best deals for consumers.

ROOBEO GmbH

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
ROOBEO GmbH is an online marketplace based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in building materials and related products. Founded in 2017, the company provides a wide range of items including construction and craft materials, home improvement products, safety equipment, work-wear, landscaping equipment, sanitary and heating products, construction chemicals, office supplies, roofing accessories, insulation materials, interior products, operating equipment, tools, and screws. The platform caters to various sectors, including agriculture and forestry, construction, civil engineering, painting, steelworks, metal construction, and carpentry. ROOBEO aims to enhance efficiency in material procurement for craftsmen, suppliers, and manufacturers, thereby creating added value and optimizing processes within the craft and construction industry.

LIQID Investments

Series C in 2018
LIQID Investments GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a digital wealth management platform that offers tailored investment portfolios and strategies. The company specializes in providing access to various asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds. By integrating investment expertise with technology, LIQID Investments delivers customized solutions that cater to the specific cost and investment needs of its clients, thus facilitating a more accessible and personalized wealth management experience.

LIQID Investments

Series A in 2017
LIQID Investments GmbH, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates a digital wealth management platform that offers tailored investment portfolios and strategies. The company specializes in providing access to various asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds. By integrating investment expertise with technology, LIQID Investments delivers customized solutions that cater to the specific cost and investment needs of its clients, thus facilitating a more accessible and personalized wealth management experience.

Flexperto

Venture Round in 2016
Flexperto is the Communication Cloud for more efficient sales. Everything that salespersons have done so far offline, is now also possible online with Flexperto. Schedule appointments, clarify questions in the video chat, view documents together, sign contracts or say hi to customers on WhatsApp. And thanks to CRM integration, the entire customer dialogue is centrally documented. Flexperto is operating a SaaS model and has experienced rapid growth in the past 3 years. It's customers are primarily large international enterprises in the insurance and financial industry. Our currently 30 employees are working mainly in the headquarter in Berlin.

Flexperto

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Flexperto is the Communication Cloud for more efficient sales. Everything that salespersons have done so far offline, is now also possible online with Flexperto. Schedule appointments, clarify questions in the video chat, view documents together, sign contracts or say hi to customers on WhatsApp. And thanks to CRM integration, the entire customer dialogue is centrally documented. Flexperto is operating a SaaS model and has experienced rapid growth in the past 3 years. It's customers are primarily large international enterprises in the insurance and financial industry. Our currently 30 employees are working mainly in the headquarter in Berlin.

Inventorum

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Inventorum GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Berlin, Germany, develops a cloud-based mobile point-of-sale application tailored for small and medium-sized retailers. The software facilitates the management of both offline and online business operations by integrating cash management, inventory management, customer support, and e-commerce capabilities into a single platform. This comprehensive solution assists retailers in streamlining daily processes and enhances overall operational efficiency. As of July 1, 2020, Inventorum operates as a subsidiary of Shore GmbH.

BERGFÜRST

Venture Round in 2013
BERGFÜRST AG is a Berlin-based crowdfunding platform that facilitates online fundraising for real estate projects. The platform allows individuals to invest in high-quality real estate assets, traditionally accessible only to institutional investors, thus enabling a wider audience to benefit from attractive interest rates regardless of their financial background. By streamlining the funding process, BERGFÜRST provides real estate companies with a faster alternative to traditional bank financing for both project developments and refinancing existing properties. Established in 2011 by Dr. Guido Sandler and Dennis Bemmann, the company has demonstrated its potential for growth, notably through a strategic partnership with Commerz Real in 2019, enhancing its position in the fintech sector.
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